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Don Freeman, the creator of Corduroy, was one of the most beloved and popular author/illustrators of picture books for children. After Freeman’s death in 1978, colleagues and his wife decided to use his never before published artwork and make a commemorative book using his wonderful...

An unabridged audio collection spotlighting the "best of the best" science fiction stories published in 2016 by current and emerging masters of the genre, edited by Allan Kaster, as narrated by top voice talents.

Restless and ready for a change, Grace Stratton gladly accepts the opportunity to leave her remote parsonage home to serve as a wealthy spinster’s companion in the idyllic country town of Lindenfell. Its warm atmosphere and friendly inhabitants sooth Grace’s lonely heart. But when a mysterious stranger arrives, she soon discovers things aren’t always what they seem.

Ora, a passionate starfish, lives unhappily in the deep blue sea. She has a big dream that keeps her thinking day and night. She wants to be the brightest star in the sky, like Sirius. One day she bravely decides to go in search of her dream. Everyone around her thinks it’s impossible. Can challenges stop her? Can she make it happen? Come and join her adventure to find out.

This book is presenting you the practical guidelines of how to manifest complete health with spiritual techniques, inspired by the greatest spiritual teachers of our time like Louise Hay, Maya Angelou, Eckhart Tolle, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer and Esther & Jerry Hicks with their "Teachings of Abraham". Each chapter includes a poem that connects with the topic and speaks to your soul. Dr.

A heartwarming tale of a young girl named Anna who, with the help of a magical mouse named Mimi, embarks on an extraordinary journey through time and space. Along the way, she meets iconic women from history, each imparting wisdom and lessons about dreaming big, believing in oneself, and breaking barriers. This storybook aims to inspire young listeners to believe in their dreams and understand that whoever they are, wherever they come from, they are never too small or too young to make a difference.

These are the observations of war, seen through the eyes of the Observer, a gentle toy, a mascot, who has accompanied determined men and women, old and young, through the bewildering, realistic experiences of war.

There’s vast power in the choices we make. We all experience pain, but it’s how we choose to deal with it that makes the real impact in our lives and on those around us. If you continually avoid that deep-seated pain, it will eventually emerge when you least expect it.

London, 1944: As bombs start raining from the sky, two women rush out of a restaurant, leaving their possessions behind. Their chance meeting amid the chaos and destruction will have long-lasting consequences. Both beset by desperate problems, they take advantage of the wartime chaos to escape their humdrum lives and start again.

Once upon a magical time is a compilation of 8 short fictional stories that follow a magical theme. These bedtime stories include the following titles: Once upon a magical garden, once upon a farmhouse mansion, once upon a covid chameleon, once upon a winter wonderland, once upon a unicorn's wish, once upon a spaceship, once upon a summer camp and once upon a girl's day. This children’s book has been written to make youngsters laugh and spark the imagination of children all around the world.

Sixteen-year-old Kate Mansfield and her blind brother Neil live in a manor on the edge of the Brent Prior moors. It is a dreary place populated by the dispirited and the disillusioned, where the young nurture desperate dreams of escape. And Kate is no different. But her plans to run away to the city are crushed one very ordinary morning when the quiet in Brent Prior is shattered by an inexplicable act of violence. In the wake of the tragedy, Kate's beloved father is stricken by a strange illness, and she and her brother fall under the care of the manor's caretaker and maid.

“The Soldier with the Golden Buttons—Adapt For Youth” presents a child’s view of the Holocaust. It is the story of Jewish children wrenched from a carefree childhood to be overwhelmed by the brutal savagery of war. A few days are enough to turn them into adults forced to content with hunger and thirst, fear of death, and with the horror of being taken away from their mothers. Closed in a wagon, children are helping each other.

"The story of becoming sober signifies a great deal more than simply not 'picking up' or 'using'. This is a story not only of recovery, but also of what it means to live in sobriety." Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy, 1st District, Rhode Island.

Come along as four young adventurers go exploring in a magical meadow, only to find out that there is more mischief afoot in this Fairy Wood than they might have expected. Hilarious mayhem abounds in this introduction to Shakespeare's classic comedy.

Reconstructed from actual letters and diaries, this is the story of four young people living in Philadelphia whose lives become intertwined when the American Civil War begins in 1861. Jan is a German immigrant who begins his studies at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Gettysburg. Emma is a Quaker who has learned survival skills growing up in a thick forest. Gabrielle, is a Southerner, was raised by her governess and wealthy Virginian father. Maura travels alone to America from Ireland to escape the potato famine and eventually enters the convent as a Sister of Mercy.

1979. Leading businesswoman Rebecca is struggling to build healthy relationships. Her on off partner is a philandering police officer, part of the team chasing the Yorkshire Ripper who’s striking terror across the county. Then Rebecca meets Larry, the charming American, with a troubled past. And then of course there’s Mervyn, the creepy journalist who’s desperate for a girlfriend and willing to do anything to keep her in his life. With three very different men craving her attention, and a serial killer on the loose, Rebecca finds herself in a twisted game of cat and mouse.

Embark on Sue’s exciting journey, from the happy victory of starting a lawnmower to the thrill of building a fishpond with her siblings. Feel the exhilaration as Sue races to turn on the tap, watching the water flow into the pond. Sit with Sue as she watches her pet fish play, and experience the heart-stopping moment when something unexpected happens. Can Sue save the day? This engaging tale unfolds into a symbol of family love and tradition, making it a must for those who cherish the joy of shared moments and the wonders of growing up.

Charlotte, Branwell, Emily, and Anne. The Brontë siblings find escape from their constrained lives via their rich imaginations. The glittering world of Verdopolis and the romantic and melancholy world of Gondal literally come to life under their pens, offering the sort of romance and intrigue missing from their isolated parsonage home. But at what price?

Autumn’s choices left her misunderstood and isolated. She walked with oblivion. She found herself talking to only herself. The burden of knowing and seeing too much at a young age defined her stillness. As I wander my way through the years. Sometimes searching to avoid my mind. Sometimes lost from promises and lies. Sometimes waiting to save me from myself.

I am talking to you. Specifically, I am talking to your mind. Do you agree or disagree with all my philosophical, psychological, and logical thoughts? Some of my thoughts might probably be nonsense and illogical. Sometimes when I think profoundly about a matter, I often come to the conclusion that there is no universal definition for sense or logic and that they vary from one person to another. My thoughts are unsettling for most people and adequate for fewer people.