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Since 2015 the Pin Drop Short Story Award has discovered new and exciting talent from around the world and showcased new works from more familiar names. This anthology collects the 2017 final short-list, including the winning entry, ‘Morelia Spilota’ by Cherise Saywell - an absorbing tale of a priest, a hitchhiker and a snake together and alone in the Australian countryside; which of them should be most wary of being bitten, and by whom?

Listen to some great jokes from some really funny, up-and-coming comedians.

This holiday bundle features six entertaining and delightful audio stories for the whole family to enjoy year-round. Perfect for the audiobook lovers on your list! Each story is performed by a full cast of voice actors with sound effects and music. Includes Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, The Bell by Hans Christian Andersen, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Cinderella by Charles Perrault, Snow White by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.

This volume of poetry brings together poems throughout history with very special women. The relationship with our Mother is one of the most powerful many of us will ever feel. It rivals those with our children and partners in a way that both permeates and challenges how and on what terms we live our lives. A woman giving birth is not only bringing life into the World, she is doing so, usually, at great pain to herself.

A Soul Warrior continues on their mission, regardless of the circumstances, or challenges set before them. They overcome countless trials, initiations, and deep soul lessons, always moving towards wholeness, and elevation of personal and collective consciousness. In Accessing Realms Beyond the Veil, the energetic, spiritual, and subconscious are utilized to facilitate deeper connection, healing, and purpose.

The ninth month of the Gregorian calendar strides onto stage with the autumn equinox and the first glimpses of a new season. Nature may adorn the coming days with a blaze of Indian summer, or the early showers and storms of autumn may begin their symphony. Regardless of Nature’s elemental whims the landscape is a riot of colours, hues and swathes, the harvest of crops continues, the orchards heave with bounty.

Silence is rare in Nature. When we really listen, Nature is conducting symphonies of sound as her world goes about the day and night. Her invisible heartbeat is everywhere, for everyone. Our eyes are constantly bathed in the wonder of her ways, the soft drizzle of rain from soft grey clouds, the bleached harsh desert sand of a noon day, a wave caressing the shore, to the ravenous colours of a departing sunset. Indeed, whenever we look and listen to the vastness of our world Nature’s beauty is always there for us. In these 60 minutes Nature takes us through her world of wonder.

Silence is rare in Nature. When we really listen, Nature is conducting symphonies of sound as her world goes about the day and night. Her invisible heartbeat is everywhere, for everyone. Our eyes are constantly bathed in the wonder of her ways, the soft drizzle of rain from soft grey clouds, the bleached harsh desert sand of a noon day, a wave caressing the shore, to the ravenous colours of a departing sunset. Indeed, whenever we look and listen to the vastness of our world Nature’s beauty is always there for us..

Christmas may come but once a year but human emotions, the driving force of our characters, are with us every day. Yet, somehow these same emotions when they happen at Christmas seem amplified; we seem more tender to their touch, their words. In this volume we take the verse and poems of our classic poets and put them alongside our short story masters to reveal a Christmas that everyone remembers and that everyone wants to be part of.

A moving and insightful anthology of personal essays by Irish autistic adults. Wired Our Own Way: An Anthology of Irish Autistic Voices is the first collection of personal essays written by autistic Irish adults.

A baker‘s dozen of futuristic and space travel tales await you in this audiobook of short stories, originally published in the science fiction magazine, IF (1960-61). These stories are both a sign of their times and a testament to the imaginative powers of writers in the era between Sputnik and Neil Armstrong’s steps on the moon. Death and Taxes are inevitable, of course, but you’ll also find a (Mind)snake, and maybe even a Garden of Eden within.

Kathleen Hey spent the war years helping her sister and brother-in-law run a grocery shop in the Yorkshire town of Dewsbury. From July 1941 to July 1946, she kept a diary for the Mass Observation Project, recording the thoughts and concerns of the people who used the shop. Among the chorus of voices she brings us, Kathleen herself shines through as a strong and engaging woman who refuses to give in to doubts or misery and who maintains her keen sense of humour, even under the most trying conditions.

Emily loves living on Funfair Moon - especially when she gets to help Jinks & O'Hare, the extraordinary repair team. But when chaos strikes during a crucial funfair inspection, Emily has to act fast. Can she deal with a violent fudgesplosion, a gravity inversion and a marauding candyfloss creature? Or does this spell doom for Funfair Moon?

Cinta: suka sekali; sayang benar; kasih sekali; terpikat. Ada bahagia dan kepedihan dalam cinta. Cinta yang terpendam menimbulkan resah, pengkhianatan pun tak lepas dari cinta, atau bahkan cinta berlebihan sehingga menyesakkan. Galau dan rindu pun dituturkan dalam ribuan kata di buku ini...

Dive into Volume 1 of a delightful ten-volume collection showcasing the sharp wit and humor of Americas literary giants. This captivating anthology features a selection of humorous tales, insightful observations, and charming anecdotes from beloved authors such as Mark Twain, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Benjamin Franklin, and Washington Irving. Join narrator Lynne Thompson as she brings these timeless gems to life.

Film Reel Rewind: Movie Trailers from the 1980s, Volume 1 includes trailers for the following movies: Airplane, (1980), The Blue Lagoon (1980), Private Lessons (1981), Cutter's Way (1981), Grease 2 (1982), Zapped (1982), Tron (1982), Annie (1982), They're Playing With Fire (1984), Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984), The Name of the Rose (1984), Back to the Future (1985), Meatballs III (1986), Revenge Of The Nerds II (1987).

Film Reel Rewind: Movie Trailers from the 1970s, Volume 2 includes trailers for the following movies: Avalanche (1978), Cleopatra Jones, Casino Of Gold (1975), Coming Home (1978), Doc Savage (1975), Escape From Alcatraz (1979), F.I.S.T. (1978), One On One (1977), Psycho Sisters (1974), Race With The Devil (1975), Sinner (1972), Sudden Fury (1975), Terminal Man (1974), Watership Down (1978).

Film Reel Rewind: Movie Trailers from the 1970s, Volume 1 includes trailers for the following movies: Animal House (1978), A Touch Of Class (1973), Bees (1978), Confessions Of A Driving Instructor (1976), Apocalypse Now (1979), Emmanuelle II (1975), Lord Of The Rings (1978), To The Devil A Daughter (1976), Jaws (1975), Midnight Express (1978), Tess (1979), Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975).

Dive into the enchanting world of St. Nicholas, a beloved magazine that captivated young readers from the late 19th to early 20th century. This collection features a selection of well-crafted articles published in 1920, penned by authors who would go on to achieve great fame. While aimed at a youthful audience, these timeless tales are sure to delight readers of all ages. - Summary by David Wales

Step into a world of wonder with Through Fairy Halls of My Bookhouse, the enchanting third volume of the beloved My Bookhouse series for young readers. Originally published in the 1920s as part of a six-volume collection, this book, expertly curated by Olive Beaupre Miller, features a delightful selection of fairy tales, charming poems, and captivating stories. Each piece is thoughtfully arranged to progress in difficulty, making it the perfect companion for little ones as they embark on their literary journey. (Summary by Maria Therese)