Two BBC Radio full-cast dramas from the master of classic crimeAnthony Berkeley was a journalist, novelist, and founding member of the Detection Club - whose members included Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers - and was one of crime fiction's greatest innovators, developing the idea of the psychological crime novel in the 1920s and 30s. One of his recurring and most-beloved characters was Roger Sheringham, a novelist and amateur detective.

Four stunning full cast dramatisation of WWII flying ace, David Beaty’s most exciting novelsListen now to this thrilling collection of four dramas from the master of the genre, David Beaty. These vintage dramatisations will have you on the edge of your seat and transport you to a bygone era when aviation was a new, thrilling and sometimes deadly world. If you are a fan of Jack Higgins or R.D. Wingfield, then you will love these adventures from a master of suspense....

This anthology presents a selection of the best espionage novels from renowned authors, each contributing a distinctive voice to a genre that explores the shadows of international intrigue and undercover operations: 'The Secret Agent' - Joseph Conrad's exploration of anarchism and espionage in London sets a grim tone for spy literature, echoing the political tensions of the time. 'The 39 Steps' by John Buchan - In this adventure espionage classic Richard Hannay is buttonholed by an America...

Il manuale introduce lo studente sia ai concetti e ai saperi delle scienze antropologiche sia ai metodi e alle tecniche di ricerca. La nuova edizione, sulla base dell'esperienza del suo impiego didattico, si arricchisce di un approfondito lavoro di aggiornamento e adattamento alla realtà italiana, messo a punto con la collaborazione di un gruppo di studiosi e docenti della disciplina, per renderlo sempre più adeguato alla struttura dei corsi e alle esigenze di docenti e studenti. Il volume...

There's an irresistible thrill to the world of spies—secrets whispered in shadowy alleys, coded messages hidden in plain sight, and daring agents who risk everything to unravel conspiracies. Spy novels captivate us because they plunge us into a world of deception and high-stakes intrigue, where nothing is ever as it seems. Whether set against the backdrop of war, international espionage, or political betrayal, these stories explore the fine line between loyalty and treachery, duty and pers...

In an age of cowardice and compromise, the church is asking one question:"Where are the men?"The Redeemed Man prepares you to answer Christ's call to become a man in His image—the kind of man the world needs.Featuring the contributions of trusted pastors, fathers, and husbands, this book answers the questions you're asking as you strive to glorify God in your relationships, work, and spiritual life. Each author gives a uniq...

The Art of Deception: 10 Masterful Spy Novels presents a rich tapestry of intrigue, suspense, and covert operations, showcasing the evolution of the spy novel genre. The anthology spans a range of literary styles, from the early espionage tales to the sophisticated psychological thrillers, all unified by their exploration of deception as both an art and a survival tool. This collection brings together a significant array of works that delve into the human psyche against the backdrop of int...

'Behind Enemy Lines: 40 Spy Thrillers' captures the exhilarating and treacherous world of espionage through a diverse array of narratives and literary styles. This anthology presents a mosaic of suspenseful tales, each meticulously curated to showcase the genre's rich tradition and evolution. From the gripping plots and unexpected twists to the complex character studies, the collection immerses readers in a myriad of thrilling scenarios. Each story not only stands as a solitary pillar of i...

A six-part radio spy thriller about an ex-SAS agent framed for murder and on the runTerry Prince is an ex-SAS professional occasionally hired by the Secret Services to do special 'jobs'. His latest mission seems straightforward enough: find and retrieve a top secret file, belonging to the Department of Internal Security, that has been leaked to a left-wing magazine.Arriving at the offices of Socialist Attack, he discovers the editor dead - and he h...

**Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best novels of all time • Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American ReadIntroduction by Caryl PhillipsCommentary by H. L. Mencken, E. M. Forster, Virginia Woolf, Ernest Hemingway, Bertrand Russell, Lionel Trilling, Chinua Achebe, and Philip Gourevitch**Originally published in 1902, Heart of Darkness remains one of this century’s most enduring works of fiction. Writt...

From 1965 until 1980, there was a virtual moratorium on executions for capital offenses in the United States. This was due primarily to protracted legal proceedings challenging the death penalty on constitutional grounds. After much Sturm und Drang, the Supreme Court of the United States, by a divided vote, finally decided that "the death penalty does not invariably violate the Cruel and Unusual Punishment Clause of the Eighth Amendment." The Court's decisions, however, do not moot the con...

This unique crime and mystery collection includes the great masterpieces of the mystery every fan of the genre should experience: Edgar Allan Poe: The Murders in the Rue Morgue The Masque of the Red Death The Fall of the House of Usher The Tell-Tale Heart The Cask of Amontillado The Purloined Letter Arthur Conan Doyle: A Study in Scarlet The Sign of Four The Valley of Fear The Hound of the Baskervilles and other Sherlock Holmes Cases Josephine Tey: The Man in the Queue A Shilling for Candl...