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There and Back Again

Restoring the Cromford Canal 1968-1988

by Simon Stoker ...

The Cromford Canal ran 14.5 miles (23 km) from Cromford to the Erewash Canal in Derbyshire, England with a branch to Pinxton. Built by William Jessop with the assistance of Benjamin Outram, its alignment included four tunnels and 14 locks. From Cromford it ran south following the 300-foot (91 m) contour line along the east side of the valley of the Derwent to Ambergate, where it turned eastwards ... Read more

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The Cromford Canal ran 14.5 miles (23 km) from Cromford to the Erewash Canal in Derbyshire, England with a branch to Pinxton. Built by William Jessop with the assistance of Benjamin Outram, its alignment included four tunnels and 14 locks. From Cromford it ran south following the 300-foot (91 m) contour line along the east side of the valley of the Derwent to Ambergate, where it turned eastwards
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Public Services

A New Reform Agenda

Edited by Henry Kippin, Simon Griffiths, Professor Gerry Stoker ...

This book is available as open access through the Bloomsbury Open Access programme and is available on www.bloomsburycollections.com.Griffiths, Kippin and Stoker bring together many of the country's leading academic and policy experts to explore the long-term challenges facing public services, and ask what the role of government, citizens and society should be in addressing them. The book sets out ... Read more

$38.09 USD

This book is available as open access through the Bloomsbury Open Access programme and is available on www.bloomsburycollections.com.Griffiths, Kippin and Stoker bring together many of the country's leading academic and policy experts to explore the long-term challenges facing public services, and ask what the role of government, citizens and society should be in addressing them. The book sets out
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Dracula

by Bram Stoker ...

Narrated by Simon Vance ...

Unabridged

14 hours 32 min

This blood-curdling tale of thirsty vampires continues to hold audiences spellbound more than a century after its publication.Summoned to assist with legal matters regarding a real estate transaction, young Englishman Jonathan Harker journeys to the dismal, dreary castle of Count Dracula in Transylvania. The fledgling solicitor is completely unprepared for what he will discover in the days to come ... Read more

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This blood-curdling tale of thirsty vampires continues to hold audiences spellbound more than a century after its publication.Summoned to assist with legal matters regarding a real estate transaction, young Englishman Jonathan Harker journeys to the dismal, dreary castle of Count Dracula in Transylvania. The fledgling solicitor is completely unprepared for what he will discover in the days to come
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Personal Reminiscences of Henry Irving

by Bram Stoker ...

Narrated by Simon Vance ...

Unabridged

18 hours

Known as an actor-manager, Sir Henry Irving (1838–1905) took complete responsibility for season after season at London’s Lyceum Theatre, establishing himself and his company as representative of English classical theater. Beginning in 1878, author Bram Stoker worked for Irving as a business manager at the Lyceum for much of Irving’s career. Stoker revered Irving, and when he began writing Dracula, ... Read more

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Known as an actor-manager, Sir Henry Irving (1838–1905) took complete responsibility for season after season at London’s Lyceum Theatre, establishing himself and his company as representative of English classical theater. Beginning in 1878, author Bram Stoker worked for Irving as a business manager at the Lyceum for much of Irving’s career. Stoker revered Irving, and when he began writing Dracula,
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Dracula

A Deluxe Hardcover Collector’s Edition of the Bestselling Vampire Classic

by Bram Stoker ...

Narrated by Simon Vance, Theo Solomon, Full Cast, Shiromi Arserio, Edoardo Ballerini, Saskia Maarleveld, Tim Campbell, Bradford Hastings, Elisabeth Rodgers, Liam Gerrard, John Lee, Bronson Pinchot ...

Unabridged

16 hours 47 min

One of the most famous pieces of English literature, and a classic for a reason, Dracula is the epitome of vampire fiction and a must-read for any horror fan. This new hardcover edition includes unique sprayed edges, foiled embellishments, and beautiful illustrations.In this beautiful new edition of a gothic classic, Jonathan Harker—a newly qualified English solicitor—visits Count Dracula at his ... Read more

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One of the most famous pieces of English literature, and a classic for a reason, Dracula is the epitome of vampire fiction and a must-read for any horror fan. This new hardcover edition includes unique sprayed edges, foiled embellishments, and beautiful illustrations.In this beautiful new edition of a gothic classic, Jonathan Harker—a newly qualified English solicitor—visits Count Dracula at his
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The Jewel of Seven Stars

by Bram Stoker ...

Narrated by Simon Vance ...

Unabridged

8 hours 8 min

"Hither the Gods come not at any summons. The Nameless One has insulted them and is forever alone. Go not nigh, lest their vengeance wither you away!" The warning was inscribed on the entrance of the hidden tomb, forgotten for millennia in the sands of mystic Egypt. Then the archaeologists and grave robbers came in search of the fabled Jewel of Seven Stars, which they found clutched in the hand of ... Read more

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"Hither the Gods come not at any summons. The Nameless One has insulted them and is forever alone. Go not nigh, lest their vengeance wither you away!" The warning was inscribed on the entrance of the hidden tomb, forgotten for millennia in the sands of mystic Egypt. Then the archaeologists and grave robbers came in search of the fabled Jewel of Seven Stars, which they found clutched in the hand of
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Adventures of the Hebe

Sailing on Britain's Canals Between the Wars

Edited by Simon Stoker ...

Named after the Greek goddess of youth, the double-sculling skiff Hebe was a most beloved and well-travelled little boat. Adored by the young Desmond Stoker, whose father had fitted her with a sail and canvas cover, she was rowed, sailed and frequently man-hauled along canals and rivers the length and breadth of the country. Holidaying on Britain's canals in the late 1920s was confined mainly to a ... Read more

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Named after the Greek goddess of youth, the double-sculling skiff Hebe was a most beloved and well-travelled little boat. Adored by the young Desmond Stoker, whose father had fitted her with a sail and canvas cover, she was rowed, sailed and frequently man-hauled along canals and rivers the length and breadth of the country. Holidaying on Britain's canals in the late 1920s was confined mainly to a
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The Hunger Games (Hunger Games, Book One)

by Suzanne Collins ...

Narrated by Tatiana Maslany ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Hunger Games
Unabridged

10 hours 35 min

This Special Edition of The Hunger Games includes the most extensive interview Suzanne Collins has given since the publication of The Hunger Games; an absorbing behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the series; and an engaging archival conversation between Suzanne Collins and YA legend Walter Dean Myers on writing about war. The Special Edition answers many questions fans have had over the ... Read more

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This Special Edition of The Hunger Games includes the most extensive interview Suzanne Collins has given since the publication of The Hunger Games; an absorbing behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the series; and an engaging archival conversation between Suzanne Collins and YA legend Walter Dean Myers on writing about war. The Special Edition answers many questions fans have had over the
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Lady of the Shroud, The

by Bram Stoker ...

Narrated by Raphael Croft ...

Unabridged

10 hours 32 min

"The Lady of the Shroud," a tale spun with Bram Stoker's signature blend of mystery and the supernatural, invites readers to the Balkans, where Rupert Saint Leger inherits a vast estate under the condition that he lives there for a year. His new life takes a turn towards the uncanny when he encounters a mysterious woman draped in a shroud, seemingly risen from the dead. As Rupert delves into the ... Read more

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"The Lady of the Shroud," a tale spun with Bram Stoker's signature blend of mystery and the supernatural, invites readers to the Balkans, where Rupert Saint Leger inherits a vast estate under the condition that he lives there for a year. His new life takes a turn towards the uncanny when he encounters a mysterious woman draped in a shroud, seemingly risen from the dead. As Rupert delves into the
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Italian, The

by Ann Radcliffe ...

Narrated by Digital Voice George E ...

Unabridged

17 hours 7 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Dark secrets, forbidden love, and the shadow of the Inquisition fill the pages of Ann Radcliffe’s Gothic masterpiece, The Italian. First published in 1797, this novel cemented Radcliffe’s reputation as one of the foremost pioneers of Gothic fiction, weaving mystery, suspense, and romance into an unforgettable tale of terror and passion.The story ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Dark secrets, forbidden love, and the shadow of the Inquisition fill the pages of Ann Radcliffe’s Gothic masterpiece, The Italian. First published in 1797, this novel cemented Radcliffe’s reputation as one of the foremost pioneers of Gothic fiction, weaving mystery, suspense, and romance into an unforgettable tale of terror and passion.The story
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The Lair of the White Worm

by Bram Stoker ...

Narrated by Matt Addis ...

Unabridged

6 hours 19 min

The Lair of the White Worm was published in 1911, shortly before Bram Stoker’s death. Set in rural England, the novel follows Adam Salton, recently returned from Australia, who encounters a mysterious series of events, all of which seem to be connected to the legend of the white worm. In the course of his investigations, Adam comes across a host of unusual characters including the newly returned ... Read more

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The Lair of the White Worm was published in 1911, shortly before Bram Stoker’s death. Set in rural England, the novel follows Adam Salton, recently returned from Australia, who encounters a mysterious series of events, all of which seem to be connected to the legend of the white worm. In the course of his investigations, Adam comes across a host of unusual characters including the newly returned
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The Birmingham Canal Navigations Through Time

by R. H. Davies ...

Series series Through Time
The Birmingham canals truly got underway following an advertisement in Birmingham's Aris's Gazette of 26 January 1767. The plan was to take a waterway from Wolverhampton to Birmingham with a branch to Lord Dudley's coal mines near Wednesbury, and this canal network continued to grow extensively until the 1860s. With the decline in the demand for coal after the Second World War, the BCN lost sixty ... Read more

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The Birmingham canals truly got underway following an advertisement in Birmingham's Aris's Gazette of 26 January 1767. The plan was to take a waterway from Wolverhampton to Birmingham with a branch to Lord Dudley's coal mines near Wednesbury, and this canal network continued to grow extensively until the 1860s. With the decline in the demand for coal after the Second World War, the BCN lost sixty
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