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Tell Me More: About the Human Body is an engaging and comprehensive guide designed to fascinate listeners with the wonders of human anatomy. This book explores the intricate systems that keep our bodies functioning, from the skeletal and muscular systems to the circulatory and nervous systems. Each chapter breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-understand sections, enriched with real-world applications.

Dive into the enchanting world of Jātaka tales, ancient Indian folktales that are integral to Buddhist teachings. These captivating stories recount the Buddhas past lives, offering moral lessons that resonate even today. Much like Aesops fables, they not only inspire ethical conduct but also guide listeners toward profound insights. - Summary by Scotty Smith

The Art of Emotional Intelligence: Developing Awareness, Relationships, and Conflict Resolution Skills is a comprehensive guide to mastering Emotional Intelligence (EI) for personal and professional growth. This book explores the core components of EI—self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management—and provides practical strategies and exercises to enhance these skills.

Introduction to Stock Market Investing for Beginners is a comprehensive resource designed to help novice investors navigate the complex world of stock market investing. This book provides clear explanations, practical strategies, and valuable insights to build a solid foundation for successful investing.

Urban Survival Tactics: Navigating and Thriving in the Concrete Jungle is a comprehensive guide designed to help city dwellers prepare for and navigate through emergencies in urban environments. This essential handbook provides practical strategies and detailed advice to ensure safety, security, and resilience amidst the unique challenges of urban living.

Allan Quatermain, a professional big game hunter, is approached by English aristocrat Sir Henry Curtis and his friend, Captain John Good, late of the Royal Navy. They need his help finding Sir Henry's brother, who was last seen traveling north into the unexplored interior in search of the fabled King Solomon's Mines. On their perilous journey, they encounter such characters as the evil witch-woman, Gagool, and the terrifying King Twala and his mighty army. The award winning Colonial Radio Theatre on the Air brings this classic tale to life with a full cast....

Tell Me More: About Dinosaurs takes listeners on a thrilling journey through the ancient world of dinosaurs. This comprehensive guide delves into the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods, exploring the diverse types of dinosaurs that roamed the Earth. From the towering herbivores to the fierce carnivores, this book offers a detailed look at their behaviors, habitats, and the theories behind their extinction.

Three adventurous teenagers stumble upon an ancient secret in their small town of Hollow Grove. When they inadvertently awaken a ghoul bound by a dark curse, they must unravel the mystery behind its origins and find a way to stop it before it claims them as its next victims.

Dive into the captivating world beneath the waves with Tell Me More: About the Oceans. This comprehensive guide explores the vast and mysterious oceans, detailing their geography, the fascinating creatures that inhabit them, and the critical role they play in Earth's ecosystem. From the vibrant coral reefs to the deepest trenches, discover the beauty and complexity of marine life.

In the city of Naemralda, a glorious capital of untold wealth and glamor, the people of Ceremai live in exile—content but loathed, and ever dreaming of the homeland they left behind. Only a scorned arbiter and failed priest, Braddock Tuzzein, knows the truth. That the lands they seek, the lands their ancestors escaped at great cost, are home to a fallen god. A tale of grisly murders, monsters, and madness, The Father of Shadow and Death follows one man’s doomed quest to save his people—from the wrath of a vengeful god, and the traitors who hound his every step.

Manna City is a climate-controlled utopia for the elite, enclosed in a massive wall. But when an unknown female is found dead in the shantytown outside full of desperate people hoping to get in, the local Body Collector takes an interest. His usual job is to burn unclaimed dead to earn a meager wage. However, the victim bears the strange markings of the Olduvai survivalists who manage to live in the surrounding wasteland by cultivating dala, a medicinal plant with hallucinogenic properties.

Valrin and his companions narrowly escaped their deaths and flee east. By chance, they have learned of a gaseous poison in the hands of the dwarves capable of slaughtering thousands. How will the Stormborn, with the power of the ancients at his command, find a way to stop them? Now, he must trust his shadow elf friend in seeking out the mysterious daughter of the Ice Mage. With her power of elemental magic and sorcery unlike any before her, she could prove a powerful ally. But will her own dark secret hinder his own task as Stormborn?

Sviska seeks to protect that which he once called evil. Fleeing the destruction of the last refuge of magic in the land, he sails across the Glacial Seas with his new companions. Their path is unclear. The Galhedriss Arcana, the sacred book of magic, is safe from the grasp of The Order but for how long is unknown. In a world long against magic, they meet a mysterious half-elf that knows of their secrets and offers help against those that hunt them. But an old evil is awakening.

"Tension and suspense are maintained on high with L.J. Ganser's narration of this Chicago mystery...He gets inside the motley characters who carry a major part of the plot, portraying each personality distinctly." — AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award winner 30 years ago a superhero tried to...

His parents are dead. His brother is trapped. His sister is missing. If Kealin is going to help either of them, he must find Risdannia. But he is alone in a strange land with few allies. War encroaches. Kealin is torn between helping his friends and uncovering a way to save his siblings. Finding Risdannia is only a part of his journey. A powerful wizard has emerged and in his path are thousands of innocent people. With his resurrected orc hordes, he seeks to exterminate all who threaten him.

It's been five frustrating years. Kealin had begun to doubt she was still alive. But now, by chance, he has discovered rumor of a powerful seer dwelling far to the south. Someone that could actually help him reach his sister. To reach this enigmatic entity, Kealin must trace a path of blood down an entire region. Dogged by a dark curse on his own soul, he must run the gauntlet of the Grand Proetectorate's legions and their anti-elven zealotry. Kealin's only aid comes from a duo of fugitive of treasure hunters and a mysterious woman of magic unlike any he has ever met.

Some people get Green Eggs and Ham as a bedtime story, I got tales of gods and Titans, nymphs, demigods, and Oracles. My Greek grandparents not only told me stories. They were so proud of their culture and heritage, making sure I was fluent in both reading and writing the language. I thought I knew who I was, my heritage, my culture, my destiny. All of that changed when a Titan named Dione walked through the door of my divination shop. For so many years, I’d thought I’d been scamming people by reading their fortunes. Turns out I’m the real deal.

How do you know whether a real-world situation calls for a storybook hero? Is there such a thing as a knight in shining armor, or does every good deed come with unintended consequences? With chilling insight, five bestselling crime writers explore what it means to rise to the occasion—and the space between intentions and results.

Ox a douze ans quand son père quitte le foyer familial en lui disant qu'il ne vaut rien et que les gens ne le comprendront jamais. Il en a seize lorsqu'il rencontre Joe Bennett dont la famille vient d'emménager dans la maison du bout de la route. Joe, qui parle, parle, parle. Qui parle comme il ne l'avait plus fait depuis presque deux ans. La vie d'Ox change alors du jour au lendemain, car les Bennett accueillent à bras ouvert cet adolescent solitaire au sein de leur famille. De leur clan. De leur meute.

A team of CIA contractors travel to Southeast Asia to investigate a series of bombings that have taken the lives of Tier One Advance Force Operators. When the mission fails, intelligence specialist Sean Havens is sent to the jungles of Burma to determine the missing soldiers' whereabouts. On the ground, Havens learns of an unlikely axis of Russia, China, and Iran that may have plans beyond illicit trafficking. But is this a ruse to mask a global financial market manipulation to fund elections and buy alliances?