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This plain-English version of King Lear clocks in at just under 20 minutes, ensuring the subject matter is appropriate for a younger audience. King Lear is one of Shakespeare's best-known tragedies from the 1600s and tells the story of a king's relationships with his three daughters. It is widely regarded as one of Shakespeare's most accomplished plays.

This collection combines the Shakespeare classics of As You Like It, Shakespeare's classic pastoral comedy with hidden identities and, Hamlet, the epic Shakespearean tragedy of palace intrigue. Both are told in an age-appropriate manner that preserves the story, but makes it accessible and free from adult themes.

Edward III, sometimes called The Raigne of King Edward the Third, was published anonymously (as were several other Shakespeare plays) and is believed to have been written, at least in part, by William Shakespeare. The play focuses on a dispute between England and France that escalates to war. This edition is abridged and adapted into plain English and includes opening and closing commentary on the play itself.

Part of the Christian Bedtime Stories series, the stories in this book adapt the works of the Bible to make them appropriate for younger children so that the books can be listen by them for themselves. This book includes the stories: "Elisha the Prophet", The Story of Angels" and "Elijah the Tishbite".

In this classic Shakespeare tale as adapted for a younger audience by Elaina Garcia, Coriolanus makes his name as a general defending Rome. However, he does not win support of the people as a Roman consul, so he must make other plans. This version is adapted for a younger audience, told in plain English and downplaying some of the more adult themes of the play while remaining true to Shakespeare's plot and intent.

This book tells four important stories from the Bible, presented in a bedtime story format that is age-appropriate and easy for younger children to understand and read for themselves as they get older.

This is a soothing collection of audio tales designed to help children peacefully drift into sleep while learning timeless lessons from the Bible. Each story brings a beloved parable from the New Testament to life, complete with calming sound effects and gentle narration. Perfect for Christian families, these bedtime stories introduce young listeners to Jesus' teachings in a comforting and engaging way.

This is a plain English production of the Shakespeare's classic play Much Ado About Nothing. Set in Italy, it tells the story of a romance between Claudio and Hero that is interrupted by a devious plot. This is a full-cast production of the work adapted by Charlie Creed to plain English and condensed to a 25 minute theatrical production with music and sound effects. This makes it suitable for a younger audience, though the themes of love, trickery and heartbreak, though softened and made age-appropriate are more suitable for older children aged eight years and over.

This abridged version of the Shakespeare classic Henry V is adapted and condensed to just over 20 minutes across five acts. It tells the story of the mature King Henry V and his defeat of the French at Agincourt despite being heavily outnumbered. Henry succeeds militarily in a country where he doesn't even speak the language. Henry also achieves success, but it has stark implications for his past friendships. This version is abridged and adapted, offering a condensed and simplified, yet full cast theatrical production version of the play.

This is a collection of the speeches of President Lyndon B. Johnson (1963-1969). This extensive collection of 25 speeches spans domestic and foreign policy. Including numerous addresses and speeches on civil rights issues and the topic of Vietnam and foreign policy. Johnson's inaugural address and State of the Union speeches are also included.

This guide provides introductory and closing commentary for works from many famous classical composers, and includes time-stamped commentary to explain the technical aspects of what is being heard in the piece and the composer's intent in real time. This innovative audiobook enables you to hear both the music and the commentary in parallel.

Shakespeare for Kids adapts and abridges Shakespeare's classic plays, presenting them in shorter versions in plain English. This conversion from Shakespearian language to today’s English, makes it easier to grasp the narrative structure of the play and appreciate Shakespeare's incredible gift for storytelling. This can be helpful for a younger audience, for those who are newer to the Shakespeare canon, and for those who simply looking for a fresh approach to the great works of Shakespeare.

This adaptation of Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale is in plain English, adapted for a younger audience, and designed as an audio play. The Winter's Tale has at times been classified as a comedy, a late romance, and a problem play. It is part of Shakespeare's First Folio and is believed to have been first performed in 1753. The adaptation by Elaina Garcia is in plain English, performed by a full cast including music and sound effects.

This play has been adapted into plain English and is performed as a theatrical full-cast production. At just over 20 minutes long, it is an abridged and adapted version of one of the relatively underperformed works in Shakespeare's canon. The plan opens with a threat from the French. Negotiations, conflict, and palace intrigue follow, as King John works his way through many issues of war and diplomacy in classic Shakespearean fashion.

Armed with magic he continually hones, Antiochticus is on a quest no mortal has ever undertaken: He hopes to resurrect a soul that was consumed by the Abyss. On his journey, he crosses paths with a gigantic bi-pedal ram named Selma. At first, their encounter seems trivial, but unbeknownst to them, destiny is pulling strings behind cosmic curtains. The bargain is simple: Kill the devilish king that exiled Selma, and she will help him get to the afterlife. The only problem is that the Myer Ram King is the most powerful beast that walks the earth—and using magic is not an option.

In the aftermath of a deadly and mysterious plague that causes the female sex to temporarily lapse into violent, near-indestructible monsters, small bands of survivors inhabit the skeleton of a ruined civilization. Uriah, a young man haunted by addiction and the weight of the post-apocalyptic world, clings to his one source of sanity – his girlfriend Evynn. But every second spent with her puts him in grave danger. Unable to control her monstrous frenzies – and the zombie-like state it puts her in afterwards – she’s terrified by the thought that she’ll harm the man she loves.

Everyone believes he’s the chosen one. They’ve made a horrible mistake. When a madman claiming to be a wizard mistakenly identifies the cynical farmhand Nathelion as a hero foretold in prophecy, he eagerly plays along for a free and adventurous journey. But he would have stayed home if he’d known the flattering title came with such deadly baggage. Joined by a ragtag band of followers with more lofty ideals than common sense, Nathelion marches toward a noble destiny he borrowed for personal gain.

This production is abridged and in plain English. Timon of Athens (The Life of Tymon of Athens) is perhaps Shakespeare's sharpest satire on wealth, greed, and betrayal. Scholars generally classify Timon either as a tragedy or a problem play.

This book educates children about the crucial relationships between people and animals in the history of ancient Egypt. Told from the perspective of two children (Akila and Bastian), children learn the value of animals in Egyptian daily lives.

This is an adapted version of William Shakespeare's Cymbeline. It is abridged and in plain English rather than full Shakespearean language. Most position Cymbeline as a tragedy, though others consider it a romance or possibly a comedy. It is believed to have been written in the early 1600s. The romance features the king's daughter, while the Queen plots, and the king's sons were believed lost decades ago as infants. This version is adapted by Hazel Jeffs, offering an engaging retelling of this classic tale.