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After Edwin witnesses his parents’ death in a fire at sea, his uncle sends him to an academic boarding school. An unexpected encounter with climbing boys, Smudge and Jake, leads to an adventure beyond his wildest dreams. Informative and heart-warming, the story gives an intriguing insight into chimney sweeping in 18th-century London.

Scavenging along the muddy banks of the River Thames, our young hero, Edwin, learns about their lives and discovers an important link to Bad Bess. Could this strange woman lead him to Smudge - his new chimney sweep friend - or will Edwin’s perils continue? “Mudlarks” is an excerpt from chapter seven of the children’s historical adventure story Edwin and the Climbing Boys by Benita Cullingford.

Discover how to reconnect with nature's energy to step into better health through getting grounded. Grounding is a freely available way to tap into the Earth's always-accessible and ever-powerful natural energy to rebalance the body and restore health. In this indispensable primer on the natural health benefits of grounding, find out how to use the Earth's power to counteract the harmful nature deficiency found in our modern society. Learn what people knew in the past about grounding and its use in linking to nature and the Earth.

Jane Austen's insightful and sometimes wry Pride and Prejudice provides today's listeners with a fascinating look into the British society during the nineteenth century. This delightful novel of manners follows the Bennets, a family of five daughters and humble fortune. With her savory wit and satire, Jane Austen unveils the lives of the Bennet sisters as they endeavor to find their place in society—some taking a long road to get there. The arrival of Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy turn their pastoral lives upside down, and listeners will take in the story with rapt attention, eager to discover if Elizabeth, cured of her prejudice, and Mr. Darcy, cured of his pride, will finally fall into each other's arms. This novel is part of Brilliance Audio's extensive Classic Collection, bringing you timeless masterpieces that you and your family are sure to love.

Pippa Jones is a fortyish former literary sensation who fears she will be a one-hit wonder. After the follow-up book she was almost done writing, Podlusters, had to be tossed (it ended up sharing a plot and title with superstar author Ella Rankin’s summer blockbuster!), she couldn’t write a thing. Months of staring at a blank page made her confidence vanish like a one-night stand. When she finds out that she has only five days left to finish (or rather, start) or repay an advance she’s already spent, Pippa has a brilliantly original idea.

En 1951 una nueva guerra se desata en Corea del Sur, y las enfermeras a bordo del buque hospital "Jutlandia" harán todo lo posible por salvar al mundo. Molly Dahl es una joven enfermera que, al terminar la liberación de Dinamarca en la Segunda Guerra Mundial, quiere dejarlo atrás todo y empezar una nueva vida fuera de Dinamarca. Gracias a su amplia experiencia como enfermera de quirófanos donde atendió a moribundos y heridos durante la guerra, Molly consigue una plaza entre las 42 enfermeras que trabajarán a bordo del Jutlandia para salvar a los coreanos heridos.

Anthony Cross, CEO de CROSS COMPANY y un hombre con una sola misión: cuidar de ella y de su familia. Charlotte Sallow, editora jefe en Boundless Book Press y una mujer que crece odiando al hombre que ama. Una historia sobre amor, odio, verdades a medias y secretos que pueden destrozar hasta el amor más inaudito. ¿Puede amarse y odiarse a una persona al mismo tiempo? Un presente prometedor. Un pasado demoledor. Un futuro incierto. Dos personas que desean encontrarse entre una bruma espesa y oscura, mientras el destino hace de las suyas.

Noa lleva un mes trabajando como jardinera en la mansión de Héctor, un tipo tan insufrible como guapo y sexy, que una mañana le pide un favor de lo más extraño. Héctor necesita que Abril asuma de una vez que su relación hace tres meses que ha terminado y, de pronto, descubre que tiene la solución perfecta en su jardín. Noa. La chica a la que, ante la llegada inminente de Abril, le propone que suelte la motosierra, deje de podar y se haga pasar por su novia.

Nineteen-year-old Tristaine lived a life of bitterness. When her mother abandoned her family, and her father began drinking, Tris discovered the only thing that truly brought her happiness: the sea. It called to her like a lover and flowed through her like a life force. When her only peace is threatened to be taken away, Tris realizes there is nothing she wouldn't do to remain with the ocean.

One soul coursing through two hearts. Three tokens to save them all. Myths and magic collide as Violet risk's losing herself to wake The Lady of The Lake. With the war for the Magical world just beginning, Violet must learn to trust her enemies if she's to save the people she loves. As Violet sets out on her quest for The Pieces of Three, she and Robert learn there's more to magic than they ever dreamed possible. But learning to work together and control their magic will prove to be far more difficult now that Robert's returned with the woman who tried to kill her.

Das erste Hörbuch der Bachmann-Preisträgerin Sharon Dodua Otoo: "Adas Raum" verwebt die Lebensgeschichten vieler Frauen zu einer Reise durch die Jahrhunderte und über Kontinente. Ein überraschender Roman, der davon erzählt, was es bedeutet, Frau zu sein. Ada erlebt die Ankunft der Portugiesen an der Goldküste des Landes, das einmal Ghana werden wird. Jahrhunderte später wird sie für sich und ihr Baby eine Wohnung in Berlin suchen. In einem Ausstellungskatalog fällt ihr Blick auf ein goldenes Armband, das sie durch die Zeiten und Wandlungen begleitet hat.

Elspeth, Meggy y Xavier están encerrados en un piso. No saben dónde están, ni por qué están allí. Solo saben que un hombre los ha capturado y no piensa dejarlos ir. Desesperados por escapar, los tres deben encontrar una salida del infierno que están viviendo, aunque eso signifique destapar una verdad muy oscura.

She was born into uncertainty—but destined for purpose. In "She Found It in the Clouds," Sharon Mae Jones shares a deeply personal journey that begins in the safety of her mother’s womb, quickly evolving into a story of separation, identity, and longing. Raised in Jamaica by her grandmother and aunt, then adopted and moved across continents, Sharon’s life unfolds as a tapestry of adventure, hidden pain, and relentless search for truth. Beneath her bright spirit was a secret too painful to speak—a violation that shattered her trust and sense of self.

The Postmaster’s Daughter is a 1930s murder mystery set in Appalachia. When a marriage proposal brings together two families in East Tennessee, the wealthy and powerful Cantrells and the hardworking and respected Putnams, everyone is shocked by a sudden murder that halts the union.

Three dramas by Barry Hines and an abridged reading of his classic Kes (A Kestrel for a Knave) Yorkshire-born author Barry Hines is renowned for his 1968 novel A Kestrel for a Knave (later turned into Ken Loach’s award-winning film Kes) and for scripting the BAFTA-winning BBC TV film Threads...

Regain control of your body and your confidence one simple step at a time. If you or a loved one is feeling unsteady, afraid of falling, or limited by age-related balance issues, you're not alone. In just 10 minutes a day, you can build better balance, improve coordination, and live with more confidence and independence.

Álex no cree en el amor. Ari empieza una nueva vida cargada de heridas sin cerrar. Madrid. Un piso compartido. Una primera impresión para olvidar. ¿Y si, para alcanzar la felicidad, solo tuviéramos que ser valientes?

When Lassie spectacularly rescues a herd of escaped zebras, a circus director is so impressed by her performance that he insists that Lassie join his troupe. Naturally, he comes up against Zoe's refusal: Lassie is not a circus animal; she is a member of the family. When her beloved Lassie disappears, Zoe is convinced that the circus director is behind the disappearance.

Eran solo unos niños cuando Bruce McCain la humilló delante de todo su clan y la rechazó como prometida. Ahora, después de muchos años, su hermana gemela sería la que tendría que ocupar su lugar casándose con él. Hannah, creció odiándolo, guardando ese resentimiento muy adentro, y no consentiría que la dulce Sophie se atara a un monstruo. Estaba decidida a hacer lo que fuera para impedirlo, aunque le costara sacrificar su propia libertad.

This book of L.O.V.E. is full of poems reflecting loves everchanging impacts on us. Delve into the depths of L.O.V.E. within each poem. There’s an experience for all of us to relate to within L.O.V.E.’s realm.