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A short story from the British Library Crime Classic collection Final Acts. The Great Detective recounts the tale of an old case to Inspector Cockrill, which, solved too late, failed to bring about a conviction. But Cockrill draws his own conclusions on the case.

Tom Dallas has changed his way of living. All the shootings in which he was involved were justified, but there are many who want his scalp which prompts him to make a vow that he will not pack bullets in his .45 for a year. Then a situation develops that can only result in breaking his vow.

"One way only - Death." This was the message that Walt Devon intercepted by chance in the gold-crazy town of West London. A murder was being arranged and Devon intended being around when the shooting started. What Devon didn't know was that he was to play the part of the corpse...Max Brand at his best - pure Western adventure! One rancher defends his land against those who want it by any means possible.

Sir Richard's family has spent years waiting for him to die, but despite his weak heart, the old man simply refuses to cooperate. In the meantime, he makes their lives miserable by changing his will every few months, depending on which of his strange brood he favors that moment. Now he calls them together to announce his most diabolical revision yet: complete disinheritance of all the wastrels who bear his name. But he never gets a chance to sign the papers—by morning, he's dead. Scotland Yard sends Inspector Cockrill.

Marjorie Bruce, newly-crowned Princess of Scotland and daughter of feared Scottish warrior King Robert the Bruce, is about to witness the English invasion into Scottish territory. After the English military ambushes Marjorie and her stepmother, they take them to England. It is up to Archibald Douglas - one of the King’s men - to return Marjorie to her father without harm. With the help of friends along the way, Marjorie trains to become the finest warrior Scotland has ever seen. She also learns secrets about her father’s legitimacy to the crown.

Hagger is a man on the run, a thief and would-be killer. He's no good on a horse, and feels miserable and out of place in the snowbound high country. But, then, Hagger comes upon a white bull terrier, abandoned in a mountain cabin, and his whole life begins to change.

Have you been struggling with uncontrollable weight gain, mental and physical illnesses and despite your strong desire for change, you’ve never found the ultimate solution? You are about to learn how to leverage the power of Mediterranean diet to lose weight fast, become healthier, improve any chronic condition, and change your life for good!

City boy Frank Quigley was secretly sent west to try to break up the impending marriage of his wealthy boss’ daughter, Cecelia, to her ranch foreman. When he arrived, Cecelia’s prize bull, Red Thunder, escaped into the woods, sending the ranch into chaos. All hands were called in to try to capture the escaped wild and angry bull. How would they be able to capture Red Thunder, and who will tame this raging menace?

It was a fool thing to do, but Jack Trainor did it. In order to help keep his sister's husband from going to jail for robbery, Jack agrees to ride out on the getaway horse, drawing suspicions away from his brother-in-law and onto himself. But eluding the posse that follows him in hot pursuit turns out to be much harder than Jack had thought. And he was not prepared to survive the winter in the Canadian wilderness.

Sick of the same old rockstar stories? Get ready to take a wild ride with The RokDok, Rick Brand MD, the rogue rockstar-turned-psychiatrist, who rips open the curtain to reveal the gritty underbelly of two extreme worlds. This is not your daddy’s autobiography. It’s a raw, uncensored collection of startling and gripping stories straight from RokDok’s core. Brand’s experiences beating the draft during Vietnam, life-transforming LSD trips, touring the US and Canada with the biggest names in music, and his fresh and unconventional approach to psychiatry are stunning and inspirational.

Where would we be without the humble toothbrush? What about a wine glass, a pair of high heels or the toilet? Comedian Katy Brand explores the extraordinary stories behind ordinary objects to help us appreciate the little things that make life so much more liveable. Did you know the first electric toothbrush was made in 1880? Or that the fork shaped British table manners and, to this day, influences the taste of the food? Or that our beds are a reflection of our attitudes to sleep, sex and status?

King of Rats features Max Brand’s unforgettable Reata, a virtuoso of the lariat, who must steal a horse to flush out the desperado, Pop Dickerman, who wants to kill him. With some luckless partners and a gypsy girl he loves, will Reata finally deliver Pop Dickerman to justice?

Mass murders seem to happen every week now - from school shootings to bombings to people driving their cars into busy crowds. Why do they happen? Are violent video games to blame? Gun laws? The lack of affordable and accessible mental health care? In this audiobook, we will examine each of the most well-known and most interesting mass murders in American history. We will also examine what can be done to stop mass murders in the future - from changing guns laws to improving mental healthcare.

Country & Town House contributing editor Michael Hayman interviews the people behind some true Great British Brands: the entrepreneurs and innovators involved in British luxury, industry and commerce, to find out what motivates them, the future of British business and how they are adapting in ever-changing times. This podcast is a partnership between Great British Brands and Change Makers – a weekly podcast bringing listeners ideas, life lessons and amazing stories from those making a difference in extraordinary times.

Welcome to Creative Magic Club! Together, we'll discover inspirational stories of creative entrepreneurs living out their dreams, doing the work they're MOSTpassionate about and building wealth in magical, FUN ways!While building a 6-figure income as writer and coach helping other women to launch their dream businesses I connected with so many people and have seen it proven again and again you CAN thrive financially doing whatever it is you are passionate about.I'm here to share life changing strategies on mindset, making money and reaching more people with your work in a business and life ...

A satirical look into the past week of sports, society, and culture.

Jessica Langdon is finding life tough since the death of her husband. Forced to run Langdon's Ranch on her own, she becomes the target of the town bully, George Simmons. Intent on showing her that she needs a man, George is not above playing dirty tricks on Jess, including cutting her fences. In her haste to escape George, Jess literally runs into Cole Jackson in the town of Broken Spur.

A weeklong dust storm has almost destroyed Bob Lindsey’s ranch and the surrounding region. He soon learns that the storm has also put his friend Andy Barnes’ cattle at risk, and the only clean water for them is at a cost of 10 cents per head from his former friend, John Street. Why would Lindsey jeopardize his life to save someone else’s cattle and risk the rage of two former friends?

For Ellie Sheridan, becoming a mail-order bride for Sheriff Frank Patterson and travelling to a small town in Montana seems like the adventure of a lifetime. Released from her lifetime job of looking after her sick mother in New Harbor, Ellie wants to settle down and become a bride. Love can come later. She is content to be a Sheriff's wife in the town of Broken Spur. When she arrives to find Frank is a drunk and has no respect for her, Ellie writes to her sister asking for a ticket home. Her mind is set...she loves the West, she will return to Maine and try to forget her bad experience.

Will Forbes is now the Sheriff of Broken Spur. But what happens when the Sheriff needs a wife? When his Deputy places an ad for a mail order bride, Will considers doing the same thing for himself. But when he encounters the pretty new Scottish girl in town, he begins following a different path to find love. Little does he know that decision will throw obstacles in his way and test him to the limit. The path of true love never did run smooth but for Will Forbes, it places him and his Deputy in danger.