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Escaping New York City and the espionage case that made her question everything, recently widowed FBI Agent Lina Connerly returns home to sell the house she has inherited in Greenfield, California. With her teenage son, Rory, Lina hopes to reassemble her life, reevaluate her career, and find a clear way forward. Adrift and battling insomnia, she discovers that her father’s sleepy hometown has been transformed into a Silicon Valley suburb on steroids, obsessed with an annual exam called the Wonder Test.

It all came down to me. The one who followed the rules, never went looking for trouble - I kept to myself. I just wanted to take care of my family. To not constantly look over my shoulder, worried about the things that went bump in the night. I just wanted to survive. But that wasn't meant to be. As luck - or fate, or something - would have it, the trouble found me. I followed a rabbit through the wreckage of a half-ruined world to get back what was mine, and wound up at the end of it. In Wonderland. But there's nothing magical about it.

Awakening Wonder is your heartfelt and practical guide to rediscovering your innate capacity for presence, joy, and deep connection by nurturing your "childlike heart." This isn't about becoming immature; it's about reclaiming powerful qualities like openness, curiosity, sensory richness, and profound appreciation for the here and now.

When Cadet Mia Thompson joins the Academy, she’s bursting with questions. Why do rockets glow? How does gravity work? Before anyone can launch, Mia and her friends must solve the Gravity Puzzle—a mysterious challenge that teaches them the power of curiosity, teamwork, and discovery.

Michelle will never get tired of the view from her office window. Jagged mountains—and the wintry streets of Reykjavik, Iceland. It's a perk of her new job at Kimia Pharmaceuticals. Her old life—a dreary 9-to-5 and a cheating ex back in London—already feels a million miles away. Still, there's something strange about Michelle's new colleagues. They're all young, beautiful . . . and aloof. But then Michelle meets Lars, a jittery researcher from the restricted upper floors. She thinks she's alone in the elevator, until he squeezes between the doors. Just in time.

This is Wonder, a five-minute audio experience designed to transport you far away from the chaos of life. With each weekly episode, you’ll discover a new element of the natural world, from extraordinary creatures to otherworldly places and phenomena. You’ll discover something about yourself, too, through five minutes of mindfulness and escape from the everyday. So put your headphones on, close your eyes, and let us lead you through a rich, serene soundscape, giving you a chance to breathe – and wonder. Wonder is a Brazen production. For more from Brazen, check out our podcast channel ...

This is a show about the many adventures of Maia Buljeta, Hypothius Picturehouse's CEO. She tries AI, she makes movies, she tries and doesn't give up, and, most of all, she is gluten intolerant.

YWONDER, brought to you by YW Calgary, is a bi-weekly show that delves into the critical topics of mental health, wellness, and inclusivity. Join our host Lana Bentley as she delves into thought-provoking discussions with experts, activists, and everyday people about their experiences, challenges, and insights on building healthy relationships, fostering mental wellness, and creating more inclusive communities. Our goal is to provide a safe and empowering space where listeners can learn, grow, and take action toward building happier, healthier, and more inclusive communities. Join us as we ...

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Step into a world of magic, wonder, and self-discovery in The Girl with the Bright Eyes and the Magical Wonders by Donald Hust. Meet Lily, a young girl with extraordinary bright eyes that allow her to see the unseen—magical creatures, ethereal beings, and hidden realms that exist just beyond the ordinary world. As she embarks on an unexpected journey through enchanted forests, mystical lands, and encounters with fantastical creatures, she learns that her special ability is not just a gift, but a key to unlocking the mysteries of the world around her.

We have a guy that is made special by a supernatural force, but is caught in the middle of universal contest where the most powerful force in the universe - the power of goodness - is being challenged by a fallen angel or the force of darkness. Unsuspecting but empowered, Quinn Wilkins gets to find out some very interesting things. As he goes through his life, this force that would need him to accomplish its dark agenda just continues to haunt and plague young Quinn's life.

Wonder World: Part 3, The Adventure Continues is the third book in Robert W. Williams' series for tweens and young adults. This series is about a group of five teens who travel through a wormhole to the other side of the Sun. Having found themselves stranded on a humanless world full of strange creatures and incredible plants, the team of five explore this new world with the help of their alien walking stick friends, their air balloon backpacks, and the mysterious wheel controlled by the sound beings from another dimension.

This close look at Wonder Woman's history portrays a complicated heroine who is more than just a female Superman with a golden lasso and bullet-deflecting bracelets. The original Wonder Woman was ahead of her time, advocating female superiority and the benefits of matriarchy in the 1940s. At the same time, her creator filled the comics with titillating bondage imagery, and Wonder Woman was tied up as often as she saved the world.

Insightful conversations with thought-provoking doctors, specialists, authors, and researchers at the forefront of integrative health and wellness. Hear about the ideas and research that are changing medicine and explore age-old wisdom backed by modern science. Hosted by Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Victoria Maizes.

Discover a captivating collection of 150 nature myths and enchanting short stories from around the globe. These delightful tales are perfect for children, featuring magical transformations—from maidens becoming trees and fountains, to youths blossoming into flowers, and men soaring as birds. Themes of blossoms, fragrance, and joy intertwine throughout these narratives, with a mix of tender, poignant, and humorous moments that will inspire and entertain. (Summary by Frances Jenkins Olcott)

The continued adventures of the teenager team from Earth as they explore their new home in outer space.

This exciting series follows a group of teens to a planet on the other side of the Sun and takes you along for the ride! Book four begins with the conclusion of their encounter with the red slime-shrooms in the alien city of Cappamotia and brings the listener to the skyscraper-tall jungle where the 10 inch, photosynthetic primates known as the Greeple live.

The continued adventures of the team's adventures on Wonder World.

Mainstay author Fr. Paul O'Sullivan offers in The Wonders of the Mass an astounding guide to the meaning and reality of the sacred liturgy, quoting the saints and our Lord (via revelations to mystics). There is no capacity in which Fr. O'Sullivan fails to extol the Mass—for truly, because it is Jesus himself present in the Sacrament, we may offer the same praise to the Mass as to God.