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The Australian classic Kings in Grass Castles was the saga of the first generation of the pioneering Durack family, beginning their story from 1853. But the second generation of the Durack men were not only hardy pioneers, used to droving cattle thousands of miles through the grandeur of north-west Australia - they were also educated, travelled men, at home in the worlds of commerce and politics.

This collection of classic Christmas tales is a delightful celebration of Christmas and the joyful spirit of giving. "What Christmas is as We Grow Older" is Charles Dicken's touching essay on the true meaning of charity; "Christmas Day" is a delightful story of a young boy's willingness to sacrifice skating with his friends to help an old woman; "The Little Match Girl" is the heart-wrenching classic about a poor little match girl, cold and alone on the streets on Christmas Eve; and "The Greatest of These" is an upbeat, inspiring story of a pair of farmers who bring Christmas to a poor neighbor's family.

Walking is a form of exercise that’s available to most people. You don’t need any special equipment other than some supportive walking shoes. And there’s no need for an expensive membership at a fitness center. I wrote this book to break down the myths about physical, mental, and spiritual walking, to share the successes and challenges of my lifelong walking journey, to provide strategies and tools to embrace different types of walking at every age and stage of life, and to help teach others about building physical, mental, and emotional resilience and inner strength.

Grace MacKinnon’s widowhood promises little but a life of drudgery under her father-in-law’s oppressive rule. When quiet rebellion turns to opportunity, she books passage on an Atlantic steamer only to face near disaster in Halifax harbor. Her future looks doomed from the start until, with the help of a sympathetic stranger and a chance meeting with Lucy Maud Montgomery, she changes destination and arrives on Prince Edward Island. Her newfound independence drives her to undertake a brave new adventure in a male-dominated world.

The story of Jenny Weaver's life is a testimony of God's power to set captives free. It is not a life anyone should live, but you may know and love someone caught up in the details that describe Jenny's experiences. She was trapped in just about everything our culture has to offer, but it began with her own personal issues.

Un-Cabaret assembled the entire Emmy-winning writing staff of Sex and the City, each reading their own work for this special sold-out edition of Say the Word at The Knitting Factory in New York. Meet the writers behind the hit show and hear the individual voices that came together to create a cultural landmark.

Sons and Lovers is widely considered by critics and readers alike as D.H. Lawrence’s masterpiece and a classic interpretation of the Oedipal complex. Surely one of the greatest autobiographical novels ever written, it tells the story of Paul Morel, a sensitive artist with a far stronger attachment to his mother than his working-class, alcoholic father. Searching for love and human connection, Paul is torn between two very different women, but neither of them measures up to his mother.

A brilliant collection taking an in-depth look at our world from the incredible coral reefs to the dangerous volcanoes, plus a bonus nature-themed poetry collection for the whole family to enjoy. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Introduce your children to four information books about animals around the world, touching on topics such as migration and animal welfare, plus a bonus animal-themed poetry collection.

Ten classic stories, magically retold, featuring a cast of familiar faces from Puss In Boots to Snow White. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Introduce your children to a selection of classic fairy tales written especially for children. Filled with sound effects and fun, your children will come away with a newfound love for these classic stories!

Machen Sie eine Reise an die wilde Atlantikküste im Westen Irlands, deren beeindruckende Landschaft ihresgleichen sucht. Treffen Sie die Leiterin eines Zentrums für tiergestützte Therapien und inklusives Handwerk in Schottland. Und üben Sie im Sprachteil das Vokabular zum Thema Lebenshaltungskosten. Englisch lernen mit "Spotlight Audio".

Auf die dringende Bitte ihrer Schwester besucht Trauma-Therapeutin Cassandra ihr ehemaliges College in Cambridge, um nach ihrer Nichte zu sehen, die dort studiert. Doch das Mädchen ist spurlos verschwunden - und sie ist nicht die erste Studentin, die in den letzten Wochen vom Campus verschwunden ist und als vermisst gemeldet wurde. Bei ihren Nachforschungen stößt Cassandra auf einen exzentrischen Professor, zu dessen elitärem Kreis von Lieblingsstudenten auch ihre Nichte gehört hat. Hat dieser etwas mit dem Verschwinden der Mädchen zu tun?

Little Thumbelina was born in a flower and raised by a very kind old woman. When the wee sprite finds herself captured by the mean Mr. Toad, Thumbelina embarks on a thrilling, funny, and heart-warming adventure.

Little Miss Muffet learns a very valuable lesson about minding ones manners when she leaves her country home for adventure. Finding chores at a nearby farmhouse tedious, she sits beneath a tree with her dinner and encounters a fearsome spider that sends her fleeing back to the safety of her privileged life.

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Why would I, a successful woman, bring a date to a funeral like a psychopath? Because Finch Mac, the deliciously hot, Scottish, bearded, tattooed, incredibly famous rock star, who was once the love of my life...will be there.

Karleigh Hammond had to follow her passion and stepped out on faith to open her own hair salon. After a series of unfortunate events that seemed to target her salon, Karleigh is struggling with keeping her faith. Simon Sharp had plans to expand his barber shop but runs into a hurdle when he meets the beautiful owner of the new salon next door. His genuine care to assist Karleigh to become a successful entrepreneur turns into feelings Simon had not expected. Instead of running from his feelings, he chooses to embrace them.

Mary verlässt Florida, um in New York ihren Traum von einer Musikkarriere wahr zu machen. Damit lässt sie nicht nur ihren Heimatort, sondern auch die schmerzhaften Erinnerungen an ihre Jugendliebe Tad hinter sich. Als sie in der Kultbar Jones erste Erfolge feiert, wird sie von einem Gast gehört, der sie für ein privates Konzert bucht. Der anonyme Kunde will sich nicht zu erkennen geben und stellt eine Bedingung: Sie soll mit verbundenen Augen spielen ...

The world looks up to the sky with hope as the UN flips the switch on Dr. Milford Pennychuck's atmospheric carbon reduction system, but within minutes following startup, everyone below 5,000 ft elevation is dead...something has gone terribly wrong.

Alles oder nichts... Wenn Unternehmer Landon Wolfe etwas will, gibt er alles dafür, es auch zu bekommen. Ablenkung ausgeschlossen! Zuerst war es seine Eliteeinheit, dann seine eigene Firma und schließlich Skylar Anderson. Er dachte, es würde nur eine Nacht von vielen. Doch dann konnte er sie nicht mehr vergessen. Und als sie sich Jahre später auf einer Luxusyacht wieder gegenüberstehen, weiß Landon sofort, dass er sie nicht noch einmal gehen lassen kann, auch wenn es sie beide in Schwierigkeiten bringen wird.

It's a special Un-Cabaret compilation of four deeply funny stories about the Christmas holiday. John Riggi tries desperately to create some kind of Christmas ritual with his family; Jenny Bicks wins an Emmy and discovers the limits of giving; Michael Patrick King unwraps an inspired piece about his Christmas secret; and Brent Forrester celebrates a spectacularly nightmarish New Year's Eve in Hawaii.