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From prehistoric Mexico to modern Istanbul, Mary Beard looks beyond the familiar canon of Western imagery to explore the history of art, religion, and humanity. Conceived as an accompaniment to How Do We Look and The Eye of Faith, the famed Civilizations shows on PBS, renowned classicist Mary Beard has created this elegant volume on how we have looked at art.

David was just a normal person living a normal life until he encountered Helen, an advanced sentient spaceship with technologies millions of years ahead of humanity. Helen selects David to become her human companion to help her learn more about the human race. But when David accepts, he becomes enthralled by the limitless power now available to him through Helen, and begins to change the world in ways unimaginable.

Situated in the rural back country of Edwardian England is an old, mysterious house whose unique owner earns his living as a Spirit-Breaker, a hunter of ghosts. A former military veteran, Sgt. Roman Janus has devoted his life to aid those haunted, both emotionally and physically by obsessive wraiths whose spirits are still anchored to our world.

Jim Beard's original occult investigator, Sgt. Roman Janus, returns in a second all-new collection of suspenseful adventures. Or does he? At the end of the first book, Sgt. Janus: Spirit Breaker, our intrepid hero mysteriously vanished into another realm never to be seen again. Now, almost a full year later, a dark-haired beauty, with no memory of her own identity, suddenly appears and begins assuming Janus' role in seeking out troublesome poltergeist and laying them to rest.

In the early 20th century, German count Ferdinand von Zeppelin pioneered the creation of rigid, lighter-than-air craft capable of long-distance flights. During World War I, they were adapted for military use as long-range bombers wreaking havoc upon Great Britain from their lofty positions high above the clouds, where fixed-winged fighters could not reach them. After the war zeppelins became pleasure ships utilized in luxury trans-Atlantic flights and were highly popular.

While on assignment in Japan, Captain Action is haunted by the woman he loved and lost years ago in the underground kingdom beneath Siberia. When she mysteriously begins reappearing during his clandestine mission to witness a newly discovered power source, agent Miles Drake begins to question his own sanity.

Each show we take a look at one of the '100 Games to play before you die', as well as discussing the latest releases, consoles, successes and scandals in the gaming world. From Defender to Daytona, Mario to Metroid and Sonic to Street Fighter, if it's in the 100 the BLG team will play it... eventually!

The Bucket List Board Gamers Podcast dives into the analogue side of gaming, discussing everything from tabletop classics to the latest exciting Kickstarters. Often joined by up-and-coming game designers to get their take, the BLG Team find out what it's like to take a game from concept to completion.

Run your own consulting business? This is the podcast for consultants, freelancers and contractors to ensure that you are getting the most out of your business, and to help you avoid expensive mistakes. Hosted by Accountant; Alan Broome, Business Lawyer; Mark Maclean and Financial Adviser; Chris Thompson we talk about everything under the sun related to running your business smoothly.

Detective Trent Williams comes home to find his daughter taking a nap...but he can't find his wife Molly. She would never leave her family and friends, yet the whispers say she did before. For the second time, his reputation and career are on the line. He can’t lose Molly again. Trent launches the most important investigation of his life. The hours add up but the clues don’t. Did her amnesia come back or did someone take her?

Ahmed and Hadi get together every week to talk about things like video games, movies, and the like. Stick around and enjoy, you might like it here. And yes we both have beards.

“Beards & Bottles” Podcast Is Real life interactions cultivated with great conversations over even better drinks 🍺

GIFT CONNECT is a global initiative dedicated to alleviating poverty by building alliances with leaders and mission-driven organizations to enhance education of early childhood development and mindfulness, expand public funding support, and empower a more conscious, connected, and creative world.

Welcome to the Stuck in 16 podcast where our hearts are forever stuck in November 3rd 2016. One stop shop for news hot takes and laughs.

Podlediad sgyrsiol, arobryn // Award-winning, light entertainment podcast. British Podcast Award winner 2023

Welcome to PUI. It's not drunk driving, it's drunk podcasting. Created by Jello, Dick, and the Beard. A Dick and The Beard entertainment project. If you enjoy what you hear follow on insta: @podcasting_under_the_influence and Twitter: @P_under_the_I for more content.

A podcast that makes history more fun and accessible - we love all things gory, gross, mysterious, and weird!

Football, baseball, fantasy and everything sports.

Let us be your virtual drinking partner as we collect our Foggy Thoughts.

Join the Beard & Bun on their wild adventures, stories, and life as they travel into the great unknown world of nothingness. Prepare to be entertained by off the wall facts, sports talk, and much more.