Derek Jacobi
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"These rediscovered tales were written by Terry Pratchett under a pseudonym for British newspapers during the 1970s and 1980s. The stories have never been attributed to him until now, and might never have been found-were it not for the efforts of a few dedicated fans. As Neil Gaiman writes in his introduction, "through all of these stories we watch Terry Pratchett becoming Terry Pratchett." Though none of the short works are set in the Discworld,...
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Based on the Dalai Lama's talks in London this ebook addresses the current difficulties facing humanity including: racial hatred, gender and environmental protection. Modern life is so full of confusion and suffering that people need the courage to face their anger and hatred, in order to transform their lives and relationships. This ebook describes in a clear and simple style how to live and die well and how to bring wisdom and compassion into our...
5) The Riddle
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A brutal string of murders spurs reporter Mike Sullivan (Vinnie Jones, Snatch, X-Men: The Last Stand) to search for the cunning killer in this supernatural mystery. But to stop the killings, he first must solve a century-old murder hidden inside the pages of a newly discovered Charles Dickens manuscript. Co-starring Derek Jacobi (Gladiator, Underworld: Evolution) and Vanessa Redgrave (Atonement), this intriguing thriller takes an unusual twist guaranteed...
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Part two of the fascinating story of Dicken's Little Dorrit in which she finally cements her love for a handsome young man, and helps him overcome the hatred and deceit of his adopted mother so he can finally make his own way in the world. The conclusion of a classic tale of the strength of the human spirit in a world of impossible odds.
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Charles Dickens' famous tale of a frail but determined girl who fights her way out of the squalid conditions of a debtors' prison and into society. Part one follows her early life, her education, and her strength as those around her grab for quick riches instead of lasting love.