検索キーワード： 著者 "Charles" すべてのカテゴリー

A Signature Performance: Tim Curry rescues Charles Dickens from the jaws of Disney with his one-of-a-kind performance of the treasured classic. Our listeners loved this version so much that it inspired our whole line of Signature Classics.

A mysterious boatman on the Thames, a drowned heir, a dustman and his wife, and a host of other Dickens characters populate this novel of relationships between the classes, money, greed, and love. The 58 characters are presented with remarkable clarity by David Timson.

Great Expectations chronicles the progress of Pip from childhood through adulthood. As he moves from the marshes of Kent to London society, he encounters a variety of extraordinary characters: from Magwitch, the escaped convict, to Miss Havisham and her ward, the arrogant and beautiful Estella. In this fascinating story, Dickens shows the dangers of being driven by a desire for wealth and social status. Pip must establish a sense of self against the plans which others seem to have for him—and somehow discover a firm set of values and priorities.

In December 1930, just before Christmas, the Gibbsville, Pennsylvania, social circuit is electrified with parties and dances. At the center of the social elite stand Julian and Caroline English. But in one rash moment born inside a highball glass, Julian breaks with polite society and begins a rapid descent toward self-destruction.

To most people in the West, particularly the youth, the mere mention of Japan immediately evokes various images. A delectable rainbow of sushi, hand-rolled temaki, and platters of crispy, golden-brown tempura. An idyllic, crystal-clear lake flanked by trees covered with delicate, cotton-candy-pink sakura blossoms.

Improve your English without any extra studying, with audiobooks by Read Stories - Learn English. We meet: a signalman who has a terrible secret working on a lonely railway line; two men who are the only guests in a hotel where strange things keep happening; a painter who meets a mysterious young woman on a train and is asked to paint her portrait; an old professor with many sad memories, who is given a choice: Does he want to forget his past?

The intensely personal David Copperfield (widely regarded to be the most autobiographical of the author’s novels) is one of Dickens’ greatest works. We follow David Copperfield from birth and miserable childhood to inevitable tragedies, until he finally finds happiness later in life. Full of some of the most memorable characters in literary history. Nicholas Boulton’s depiction of the oily Uriah Heep and David Copperfield’s sinister stepfather, Murdstone, do the novel full justice.

Before any type of unified political entity named Israel existed, the Jewish groups whose descendants would later form Israel identified themselves by their particular tribe. If asked their nationality or country of origin, they would likely identify themselves as Danites (from the tribe of Dan; Ex. 31:6) or Ephraimites (from the tribe of Ephraim; Judg. 12:5), etc.

Imagine yourself on a digital battlefield, armed only with your wits and a keyboard. The thrill of outsmarting hackers and navigating complex cybersecurity challenges fuels your adrenaline, pushing you to new heights of knowledge and skill. As you delve deeper into the world of cybersecurity, you’ll discover the immense potential for growth and mastery that awaits you. With each challenge you conquer, you unlock a new level of expertise, honing your abilities to become a formidable force in the digital realm.

Para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, Visit Lake Charles presenta su primera serie de pódcast en español, Visita Lake Charles: Las Voces de Luisiana, presentado por Candy Rodriguez. Cada episodio explora la fusión de las tradiciones latinas con la cultura cajún y criolla, resaltando la riqueza cultural de la región. Este pódcast presenta líderes locales y destaca cómo la comida, festivales y la comunidad reflejan esta integración cultural. ¡Descubre y disfruta lo mejor que esta región tiene para ofrecer! Para mas, visita: www.visitlakecharles.org.

Unleash the transformative power within and embark on an extraordinary journey of self-discovery in this captivating coming-of-age tale. "Rhythm and Resolve: Finding My Voice" takes you on a profound exploration of identity, resilience, and the remarkable impact of creative expression. Join Malik, a young protagonist grappling with self-worth and the complexities of adolescence, as he discovers the transcendental force of music to forge his path.

In this revised edition of Defeating Dark Angels, Dr. Charles H. Kraft, a retired evangelical seminary professor and experienced deliverance minister, reveals everything you need to know. With clarity and biblical insight, he explains why and how dark forces come against God's people; our authority as Christians over demons; how to resist the influence of demons; how to break their hold on the lives of others; and the need for continued healing and care after deliverance through counseling.

Manuscrito de un loco es un cuento de ficción narrado en primera persona por el protagonista de la historia quien, en este caso, es quien está por enloquecer. El relato se centra en el hombre escribiendo su biografía en todo el proceso que sufre hasta llegar a este estado de demencia.

The land of Tic-Tac-Toe is to the left of your vision it is always there yet if you blink you will miss it. Fortunately I have had a bump on the head, a prerequisite for multiple journeys to this mixed up gibberish of a place. Our hero Squelch is of good and nearly good stock, the unlikely outcome of a union between a well known stolen racehorse and that woman with all the snakes on her head.

Early in 1799, Napoleon advanced against France’s erstwhile enemy, the Ottoman Empire, invading modern Syria (then the province of Damascus) and conquering the cities of Gaza, Jaffa, Arish and Haifa. However, with the plague running rampant through his army and his lines of supply from Egypt stretched dangerously thin, Napoleon was unable to destroy the fortified city of Acre and was forced to retreat. The retreat cost him almost all of his wounded as, harassed by enemy forces, he was forced to abandon most of his casualties to the Ottomans’ mercy, or lack thereof.

Bienvenue dans L'entretien Berthois Conseils. Je suis François-Charles et dans cette série sur les métiers de la finance, nous allons décortiquer le quotidien des grandes fonctions financières pour vous aider à mieux gérer votre carrière professionnelle. Plongez avec nous au coeur de leurs défis, de leurs enjeux. Découvrez des personnalités passionnées par leur métier qui vont vous livrer en toute transparence leurs secrets et leurs astuces. Chaque épisode présente un métier différent et sera construit sur le même plan. Ainsi nous échangeons autour de 3 grandes thématiques ...

Narra la historia de Charles, un hombre impresionable que no puede quitarse de la cabeza la noticia de un brutal asesinato. Un día cree ver desde la ventana de su habitación al mismísimo asesino con su víctima... ya muerta.

Chappy unleashed! These are the raw and unfiltered thoughts of a US Army Veteran, Combat Veteran, Army and Hospice Chaplain, Ordained Minister, Husband, Father, and ornery old Gen X man. Truth seeker. History nerd. Teacher. Eternal optimist. Love me or hate me, I will never be boring.

Politics. Real talk. Stuff.

Jeremy Smyth, von Smyth Industry, liegt tot in seinem Bett. Die Zimmertüre von innen verschlossen, seine rechte Hand ruht neben seinem Kopf, den Revolver noch immer haltend. Alles deutet auf Selbstmord hin. Doch Holmes hegt so seine Zweifel. Befragungen der Angehörigen bringen zu Tage, dass Mr. Smyth ein Freund des Pferderennens war und erhebliche Summen verwettet hatte.