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Every parent wants two things for their children: One is to have a rich, imaginative life; the other is to have everything they need to be physically healthy. Well, as far as colorful lives and staying healthy are concerned, Short Stories or Kids by Kids Club is just the thing! Using the most famous children's stories—including Aesop's Fables, The Three Little Pigs, Hansel and Gretel, and many more—this book will help your child enrich their life through the magic of storytelling and provide a wonderful, gadget-free sleep routine to help them recover from long, hectic days!

Timeless Tales for Kids is an enchanting compilation of children's classic stories read by an all-star cast. Olivia Colman reads E. Nesbit's classic novel The Railway Children, a masterpiece in children's fiction wonderfully evoking a bygone age, packed with fun, excitement and adventure. Bill Nighy reads a much-loved children's classic, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, which continues to delight young and old with its enchanting tale of witches, flying monkeys and magical shoes.

In The Power of Habit, award-winning business reporter Charles Duhigg takes us to the thrilling edge of scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed. Distilling vast amounts of information into engrossing narratives that take us from the boardrooms of Procter & Gamble to the sidelines of the NFL to the front lines of the civil rights movement, Duhigg presents a whole new understanding of human nature and its potential.

First published in 1843, it tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean and unpleasant man who dislikes people generally and Christmas especially. One Christmas Eve he is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come and given a glimpse of the many homes and lives which Scrooge has touched in his wretched life to date. After their visits, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man.

yellow bird project制作、世界の童話シリーズ第150話。大人も子供も楽しめる童話オーディオブックを、多彩なキャストとBGMでお届けします。『深いイバラに包まれた森の奥にある、古い大きなお城。このお城には、ある言い伝えがありました。それは100年も昔、恐ろしい魔法使いによって死の呪いをかけられたお姫様を守るため、妖精が魔法をかけて、お城ごと、お姫様を永い眠りにつかせたというもの。偶然その話しを耳にしたとある国の王子は、その言い伝えを確かめるため、一人イバラの森に足を踏み入れました。』

The classic samurai novel about the real exploits of the most famous swordsman. Miyamoto Musashi becomes a reluctant hero to a host of people whose lives he has touched and by whom he has been touched. Inevitably, he has to pit his skill against the naked blade of his greatest rival.

Candid, short, and accessible, Winning the Loser's Game walks you through the process of developing and implementing a powerful investing strategy that generates solid profits year after year. In this eagerly awaited new edition, Charles D. Ellis applies the expertise developed over his long, illustrious career. This updated edition includes: new chapters on bond investing, how investor behavior affects returns, and how technology and big data are challenging traditional investment decision; and more.

Between his work on the 2014 Audible Audiobook of the Year, Hamlet, Prince of Denmark: A Novel, and his performance of Classic Love Poems, narrator Richard Armitage ( The Hobbit, Hannibal) has quickly become a listener favorite. Now, in this defining performance of Charles Dickens' classic David Copperfield, Armitage lends his unique voice and interpretation, truly inhabiting each character and bringing real energy to the life of one of Dickens' most famous characters.

Audible’s bold new addition to the Sherlock Holmes universe dares to ask: What if Holmes’ most villainous nemesis was actually an innocent man?

This engaging collection of seven classic children’s stories presented by Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre includes Alice In Wonderland, Alice Through the Looking Glass, Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, The Secret Garden, and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Each story is performed by a full cast of award-winning voice actors enhanced by sound effects and music. Timeless classics that are sure to entice the imagination of the very young and the young at heart!

'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times'; so the recording begins and ends with some of Dickens's best-known words, and between those lines is every Briton's view of the worst excesses of the French Revolution. Set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution, the audiobook tells the story of a French doctor who is imprisoned for 18 years in the Bastille in Paris. Upon his release, he moves to London with his daughter, Lucie, whom he had never met.

This tender collection of first poems invites young listeners into the world of poetry. Featuring twelve original poems by award-winning poet Charles Ghigna (Father Goose), this book is perfect for little ones and their families to enjoy together.

Drinking alcohol can be fun; its chemical effects on our brain are fundamentally pleasurable, and it can have social benefits. Alcohol may also help us forget the worries in our lives and temporarily overcome psychological barriers to human interaction. But there are downsides. We now know that alcohol, even in quite modest amounts, is not good for our long-term health. So why do we, as humans, consume alcohol at all, and why does our tendency to drink “too much” vary from person to person?

The Autobiography of Charles Darwin. The famous English naturalist tells his life story, in his own words. From his birth, to the famed Voyage of the Beagle, to the Origin of Species, to his marriage and family and finally to his theories of life itself.

Erohins Absorption, the final of the trilogy, is an electrifying journey that pulls listeners into a world where courage, love, and self-discovery intertwine with breathtaking intensity. Set against a backdrop of vivid landscapes and vibrant cultures, this tale follows the protagonist, Jim and Millie, who finds others at a crossroads in life—torn between duty and desire.

The Ultimate Classics Collection: Volume Four is the fourth instalment of our wide-ranging classic collections. Volume Four features 12 timeless works that largely focuses on the greats of American and British literature, with novels from Charles Dickens, Edith Wharton, Thomas Hardy, Victor Hugo, and others. Read by a cast of incredible narrators including Miranda Raison, Pearl Mackie, Adam Sims, David Rintoul, and more, this is a chance to expand your listening with some of the greatest authors of all time.

Welcome to a very exclusive corner of chaos. Dinner’s about to burn, my toddler’s shouting “The poo is running out!” like she’s leading a disaster drill, and the dog—ever the detective—is nose-deep in the action. Meanwhile, my 5-month-old, who finally nodded off, wakes up screaming. I’m Peter Weller: husband, dad of two, and circus ringmaster. After burning out, I set out to get coached by the best—and take you with me. I’m no expert. I’m in the trenches with you. This show is for those of you who don’t get coaching yet.

Canción de Navidad de Charles Dickens, no solo es un clásico de la literatura navideña, sino también una poderosa lección de autoayuda y transformación personal. La historia sigue a Ebenezer Scrooge, un hombre amargado, avaro y solitario, cuya vida cambia radicalmente tras ser visitado por cuatro espíritus: su antiguo socio Marley y los fantasmas de la Navidad pasada, presente y futura.

The Story of Manhattan by Charles Hemstreet is a compelling narrative history of New York City, tracing the island’s evolution from a pristine, wooded homeland of Native Americans to the world-renowned metropolis we know today. Written in the early 20th century, this rich and engaging account captures pivotal moments—from Henry Hudson’s arrival aboard the Half Moon in 1609 to the colonial days of New Amsterdam, and beyond.

Un Conte de deux villes, de son titre original A Tale of two Cities, est le second roman historique de Charles Dickens, rédigé en 1859. Ce livre a aussi porté le titre français de "Paris et Londres en 1793". Sur fond de Révolution, de la boutique du marchand de vin Defarge du faubourg Saint-Antoine à la prise de la Bastille, de la résidence des Manette dans le quartier londonien de Soho à la Cour criminelle d’Old Bailey, le lecteur assistera aux complots, aux vengeances, aux procès, reflets de la vie des capitales française et anglaise en ces années de trouble.