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On the school ski trip, Mouse knows certain classmates can't wait to see her fall flat on her face. Meanwhile, Jack looks forward to danger and girls but hasn't a clue about either. That's until French teen sensation Roland arrives in the resort - who Jack's a dead ringer for. When Roland persuades Jack to be his stand-in for a day, Jack, in disguise, declares his feelings for Mouse. But what happens when he's no longer a pop star? Will it be music and magic on the slopes?

Do you embrace mystery? Or do you need to see it to believe it? This series will challenge your position as you explore the unexplained. Real or not, Bigfoot and the other phenomena in these books will make a big impression on young listeners! This volume includes Alien Abductions, Area 51, Atlantis, and Bigfoot.

The must-have guide for any fan of #1 New York Times bestselling fantasy author TAMORA PIERCE! Enter the world of Tortall in this audiobook guide, brought to you by the author who Sarah J. Maas says “shaped [her] not only as a young writer but also as a young woman” and whom Leigh Bardugo...

Dive into LibriVox’s Short Story Collection 007, featuring 20 captivating short works of fiction. Each story, read by a diverse group of talented LibriVox members, invites you to explore a world of imagination and creativity, showcasing the richness of public domain literature.

This Woman's Work: Essays on Music is edited by Kim Gordon and Sinéad Gleeson and features contributors Anne Enright, Fatima Bhutto, Jenn Pelly, Rachel Kushner, Juliana Huxtable, Leslie Jamison, Liz Pelly, Maggie Nelson, Margo Jefferson, Megan Jasper, Ottessa Moshfegh, Simone White, Yiyun Li...

Listen and Play encourages the pre-school child to observe the world with theirs ears! Each audiobook contains an exciting mix of songs, nursery rhymes, sound puzzles and tongue twisters and finishes with a short story. Listen and Play offers more than just songs, more than just stories, more...

In this, the 15th Mystery and Suspense Collection, we hear more from favorites Sherlock Holmes and Boston Blackie. They are joined by stories from Edgar Allen Poe, Anna Katherine Greene and G.K. Chesterton, among others.

A growing number of people are beginning to see things in a radically different way. In other words, more and more of us are starting to “wake up” spiritually—to discover an entirely new identity beyond the usual sense of who we think we are. But what is spiritual awakening, really? How...

Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company in Chicago, delighting readers from 1897 to 1907. This enchanting magazine featured a collection of short poems and vivid descriptions of birds, animals, and the wonders of nature, beautifully illustrated with color plates. Throughout its run, it underwent several title changes, including Birds, Birds and All Nature, and Nature and Art. In a unique twist, the June 1900 issue briefly transformed into Nature and Art, only to revert to Birds and Nature by September of that year, a title that would ...

Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society. In this volume we offer up a small selection of talents from the literary landscape of 1800 to 1849 and its male authors whose time has now come again.

Dive into the rich tapestry of faith with this compelling collection of 32 diverse works from the 18th and 19th centuries. Featuring sermons, essays, letters, commentaries, poems, and reports, this volume showcases the profound contributions of notable Anglican writers like John Newton and Augustus Toplady. Experience the depth and variety of Christian thought during this pivotal era. (Summary by InTheDesert) Christianity in the 18th and 19th Century, Volume 1

Leon "Locksmith" Rolle is one-quarter of the phenomenally successful band Rudimental. In this audiobook, he shares his aspirational story. With chapters on mindset, self-belief and confidence, Leon encourages you to find balance and happiness, no matter what life throws at you.

Dive into the rich tapestry of 18th and 19th-century Christianity with this insightful volume, featuring 30 carefully curated works. Organized thematically, the discussions span materialism and anti-supernaturalism—addressing the significant critiques posed by thinkers like David Friedrich Strauss, David Hume, and Thomas Henry Huxley. Explore contrasting views on church and state from Britain, America, and the Netherlands, delve into the role of the pastor through sermons and early church evidence, and enjoy a collection of thought-provoking sermons and miscellaneous pieces that intertwine ...

Dive into the rich tapestry of Buddhist thought with this carefully curated anthology of scriptures. Perfect for those new to Buddhism or anyone seeking a deeper understanding, this collection highlights key selections primarily from the Theravada school, offering insights into its profound teachings. (Summary by Leon Mire)

The first installment of the Russian Collection for Kids series includes stories of strange creatures and fascinating journeys through unlikely places. Volume two invites its young listeners to visit with all sorts of animals and to explore different professions.

Remember frolicking outside during the long, jubilant days of summer? This vibrant collection invites listeners to breathe deeply and return to that “carefree” season. From riding bikes with friends through the neighborhood, to hopping the ferry to Boblo Island, catching catfish along the river, dancing on warm nights to Afrobeats and jazz music, and cooling off in the Swimmobile, those sun-drenched memories were often clouded by racism for the Detroiters in this evocative anthology.

The five shortlisted titles for the BBC National Short Story Award 2011 administered in partnership with Booktrust, containing: ‘Rag Love’ by M. J. Hyland, read by Mike Sengelow; ‘The Heart of Denis Noble’ by Alison MacLeod, read by Tim Pigott-Smith; ‘Wires’ by Jon McGregor, read...

Part of BBC Radio 3's 'The Essay' strand, The Book That Changed Me features writers, academics and other eminent professionals discussing the literary works that have had the greatest impact on their lives. This fascinating selection contains some of the best episodes from the series, including...

When Carrie Bradshaw in the Sex and the City movie began reading the book Love Letters of Great Men, millions of women wanted to get their hands on the book. Of course, what could be more romantic than an entire book of love letters, written by men! This edition includes love letters written by Ludwig van Beethoven, Napolean Bonaparte, Robert Browning, Lord Byron, Winston Churchill, Mark Twain, Oliver Cromwell, Pierre Curie, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Gustave Flaubert, and many more.

From crossing vast oceans to exploring outer space, we continue to push the limits of our scientific and engineering capabilities. But what happens when our pursuits don't go as planned? What are the consequences, and how can we learn from these engineering mistakes? This series explores the science behind some of history’s most catastrophic man-made disasters, from the crash of the Hindenburg to the explosion at Chernobyl.