When mystery author D. B. Ziegler is late delivering her book, Abi Schore steps in to help. Surely she can give her favorite author moral support over the holiday break and get the manuscript to her boss at Tea & Sympathy Publishing in time for the new year. When Abi shows up on Ms. Ziegler’s doorstep bearing holiday treats, she’s met by the author’s handsome grandson Dov, who reveals a startling plot twist. His grandmother isn’t able to finish the book and Dov promised he’d complete it so fans won’t be disappointed—a task that’s harder than he ever imagined.

Two little girls stand with their heads bowed in my living room. I’m told they’re my granddaughters. Daisy is nine, and Alice seven. Daisy is the spitting image of her mother. This is the first time I’ve met them since my daughter and I fell out after she married that waste of space, Vince. They’ve come to live with me because their mother — my daughter — was murdered. In her own home while they slept close by. I think Vince killed her. But the police can’t prove it. I’ve always known he was no good. He treated my daughter like dirt. I said he’d cheat on her — but she wouldn’t listen.

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.

There's no place like home for the holidays ... especially for Lesley Carver. Life in the big city just wasn't her jam and now she's back in Hickory Falls, working at the family diner and helping her mom after she took a tumble. Lesley longs to build a life here, working at the cafe, selling her handmade ornaments and ... er, apparently reviving her high school crush on her best friend’s older brother. Only one problem, her mom wants her to leave Hickory Falls far behind.

A Signature Performance: Tim Curry rescues Charles Dickens from the jaws of Disney with his one-of-a-kind performance of the treasured classic. Our listeners loved this version so much that it inspired our whole line of Signature Classics.

It’s 1984, and life has changed beyond recognition. Airstrip One, formerly known as Great Britain, is a place where Big Brother is always watching, and nobody can hide. Except, perhaps, for Winston Smith. Whilst working at the Ministry of Truth, rewriting history, he secretly dreams of freedom. And in a world where love and sex are forbidden, where it’s hard to distinguish between friend and foe, he meets Julia and O’Brien and vows to rebel.

Clark Griswold was onto something...at least with his annual holiday meltdown. And since the last three weeks of my life have been riddled with humbug—another breakup, a broken toe, an office promotion I deserved and didn’t get—I’m not at all in the mood to celebrate nor have the happ, happ, happiest Christmas EVER.

My fiancé brought me tea and scrambled eggs in bed that morning, and we snuggled together, talking about buying our rings, and about our perfect wedding next year. Then we headed into town. He held my hand and gazed at the ring I liked best, a smile spreading slowly over his face. Then a glass of bubbly to celebrate. I felt flushed, excited and ready for the rest of my life with the man I loved. We race to get on the train home. It screams to a halt and I run towards its open doors. Made it. I think he’s right behind me — but when I turn around, he’s gone.

Academy Award nominee Rachel McAdams stars in Mary Jane, a poignant and intimate drama following a single mother’s journey caring for her chronically ill young son. Set in New York City, the play unfolds in two parts—Mary Jane's small Queens apartment and a pediatric hospital. With unflinching honesty and unexpected humor, we witness Mary Jane's tireless devotion, her interactions with medical professionals, and her struggle to maintain her sense of self.

When Heather McKinley dreamed of becoming a doctor, she imagined curing sick kids and sporting pink stethoscopes. She never anticipated the sleepless nights, grueling exams, and endless labs. And she certainly never knew that her medical school earned the nickname Dead Med thanks to the tragic history of students overdosing on illegal drugs. But Heather would never consider doing anything like that. That is, until her longtime boyfriend dumps her, she finds herself failing anatomy, and her world starts to crumble.

Johnnie Rico never really intended to join up—and definitely not the infantry. But now that he’s in the thick of it, trying to get through combat training harder than anything he could have imagined, he knows everyone in his unit is one bad move away from buying the farm in the interstellar war the Terran Federation is waging against the Arachnids. Because everyone in the Mobile Infantry fights. And if the training doesn’t kill you, the Bugs are more than ready to finish the job.

London: 1968. Liz Houghton is languishing as an obituary writer at a London newspaper when a young girl’s disappearance captivates the city. If Liz can break the story, it’s her way into the newsroom. She already has a scoop: Her best friend Marisa is a police officer who is assigned to the case. Liz follows Marisa to Dorset, where they make another disturbing discovery. Over two decades earlier, three girls disappeared while evacuating from London. One was found murdered in the woods near a train line. The other two were never seen again.

The 13 chapters of The Art of War, each devoted to one aspect of warfare, were compiled by the high-ranking Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher Sun-Tzu. In spite of its battlefield specificity, The Art of War has found new life in the modern age, with leaders in fields as wide and far-reaching as world politics, human psychology, and corporate strategy finding valuable insight in its timeworn words.

After their mother passes, three estranged siblings reunite to sort out her estate. Beth, the oldest, never left home. She stayed with her mom, caring for her until the very end. Nicole, the middle child, has been kept at arm’s length due to her ongoing battle with a serious drug addiction. Michael, the youngest, lives out of state and hasn’t been back to their small Wisconsin town since their father ran out on them seven years before.

As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, Halloween approaches. Come, brave listener, pull up a chair, and spend some time with master storyteller Stephen Fry as he tells us some of his favourite ghost stories of all time, in truly terrifying spatial audio. From the headless horseman of Sleepy Hollow to the tortured spirits of M.R. James, from Edgar Allan Poe’s terrifying tale of a doppelganger to Charlotte Riddell’s Open Door that should definitely stay shut, join Stephen as he tells you some truly terrifying tales.

As aventuras emocionantes de um gato corajoso que embarca em uma jornada pelo vasto mundo para encontrar riquezas e mudar o destino de seu mestre pobre. Mas será que suas travessuras e astúcia serão suficientes para tornar seu mestre verdadeiramente rico?

“Kurtarılmak için prens mi beklemeli? Bu bekleyişe bir son vermeli! Benim aklıma çok güzel bir fikir geldi. Madem Pamuk Prenses’in yediği elma zehirli, bu zehri boğazından çıkarmak gerekli. Şimdi hep beraber düşünmeli, bir çözüm üretmeli. Vakit, birlik olma vakti.” Nardaniye Hanım’ın Pamuk Prenses’e, Mercimek Çocuk’un Parmak Çocuk’a ya da Tulpar’ın Pegasus’a benzediğini biliyor muydunuz? Yoksa bu benzetilen kahramanları hiç duymadınız mı? Karışık Kuruşuk Masallar, zamanında anlatılan ancak zamanla unutulan kahramanlarla tanıştırıyor sizi.

Geniet van dit gezellig, interactieve audio drama van Abel Studios. Kies hoe jij wil dat Rudy de hond de kerst doorbrengt. Zal jouw einde een hondenfeest, zoete wraak of toch een familiefeest zijn? Rudy de hond vindt Kerstmis de leukste tijd van het jaar, maar er is één ding... hij komt altijd in de problemen en dan moet hij de dag doorbrengen in het hondenhok. Hij brengt het veel liever door met zijn familie, met veel eten en plezier. Daarom gaat hij dit jaar iets doen om ervoor te zorgen dat hij niet meer buitengesloten wordt. En hij heeft jouw hulp nodig om een plan te bedenken!

В уединенной деревушке Сонная Лощина, месте, овеянном легендами и мифами, местные жители обожали рассказы про всякое потустороннее. Особой любовью пользовалась история про всадника без головы. Увлекательная повесть Вашингтона Ирвинга перенесет вас в это завораживающе атмосферное место, где грань между реальностью и вымыслом размыта, а сверхъестественное всегда рядом.

Türk çocuk edebiyatının sevilen kalemlerinden Ayla Çınaroğlu ve Vaghar Aghaei, ortak çalışmaları Tuz Masalı ile önemli birkaç sorunun cevabını arıyorlar: Her istediğimize, her zaman sahip olabilir miyiz? Herkesin mutluluğu için bazen sahip olduklarımızla da yetinemez miyiz? Güvenmek bu kadar zor mudur? Kaplumbağa ailesi, gittikleri pikniğe tuz götürmeyi unutunca acaba hangi hayat dersiyle eve dönüyor? Dede kaplumbağa: ‘’Bu aslında hepimiz için iyi bir deneyim oldu,‘’ dedi, Tuzsuz yumurta da hiç kötü olmuyormuş meğerse.

Little Toot hears of the monster at Loch Ness and goes off to see for himself. The riverboats make fun of him, the search boats on the loch order him away, the fishing boat won't talk to him. But Little Toot perseveres, and finally meets the soft-spoken Nessie.

Out of This World by Neville Goddard explores the transformative power of imagination and consciousness. Goddard posits that imagination is the true creative force, capable of manifesting desires into reality. He delves into concepts of parallel realities and emphasizes unwavering faith in one's imagined outcomes. Through practical techniques like visualization and affirmations, Goddard provides readers with tools to navigate and create their desired realities.

Çocuk yazınının en önemli yazarlarından olan Mavisel Yener'den 49 yaş aralığındaki miniklere yönelik rengârenk, cıvıl cıvıl, bilgi dolu kitaplardan biri; Köpek Okulu.

Welcome to Listen Up! My name is Anıl Albağlar. 2010 yılından beri ODTÜ’de öğretim görevlisiyim. İngilizce öğretmeniyim yani. Aynı zamanda Türkçe ve İngilizce seslendirme yapıyorum. “Anlıyorum ama konuşamıyorum, sunum yaparken çok heyecanlanıyorum, çok yuvarlıyorlar anlamıyorum” gibi dertleriniz varsa, don’t worry! I’ve got your back! Kısacası İngilizcenize İngilizce katmak için buradayım.

Enjoy the cozy & fun winter holiday and Christmas family listening time with this special interactive audio drama from Abel Studios. Choose how you would like to see Rudy the dog spend the Christmas. Will your ending include a party, revenge, or a family celebration? Christmas is Rudy the dog's favourite time of year except for one thing... he always gets in trouble and then he has to spend the day in the doghouse. He'd much rather spend it with his family, eating and having fun though. That's why, this year, he's going to do something to make sure he doesn't get left out again.