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This book is designed for a fun and enjoyable experience for listeners of all ages. Perfect for car rides or family night with interesting , random facts about the animals in the ocean, you are sure to remember something fun that you can use to stand out in any conversation.

>The Screwtape Letters, now in its 70th anniversary year, is an iconic classic on spiritual warfare and the power of the devil. This profound and striking narrative takes the form of a series of letters from Screwtape, a devil high in the Infernal Civil Service, to his nephew Wormwood, a junior colleague engaged in his first mission on Earth trying to secure the damnation of a young man who has just become a Christian. Although the young man initially looks to be a willing victim, he changes his ways and is ‘lost’ to the young devil.

Joshua Gladstin wanted nothing more than to be single, all while keeping Beehives Bookstore running in the background. Having promised himself to never fall into darkness over a woman again, he would be satisfied keeping the books while his sage friend, Ms. Debbie, ran the sales desk. But no matter how hard he tries, Joshua finds keeping promises more difficult than they appear. When Ms. Debbie becomes ill, Joshua is left to man the store alone and face the basic bookworm he has been avoiding.

¿Recuerdas cuando podías imaginar cualquier cosa? Tan vívido. Así como lo hace ahora tu hijo que es aún pequeño. Tantos sueños infantiles en adultos desconectados de ellos mismos. Quizá estés viviendo tu sueño, quizá estés viviendo tu propósito de vida, quizá no. ¿Dónde dio inicio todo? En tu infancia. Ahí fue cuando tus padres alentaron tus talentos o frustraron tus habilidades. Enrique Martínez, en este libro a través de anécdotas maravillosas, te hará volver a vivir tu infancia. Volverás a sentir cómo siente un niño.

The Owl’s Nest Couturier Shoppe is a huge success! Business is booming, and Alexa Owl’s love life is heating up. Yet much to the seamstress’s dismay, Detective Bobby Starr is suddenly back again! Bobby isn’t your everyday gumshoe. Rather, he’s an angel who’s trying to earn a place in Saint Peter’s Guardian Angel Squad. He’s required to solve murders he had left unsettled from when he walked the Earth in order to be accepted into this prestigious group.

Meet Alexa Owl. She's returned home to Pittsburgh after a divorce to start a new life and a new business, The Owl’s Nest Couturier Shoppe. Much to her surprise, she's getting more than she ever bargained for: Detective Bobby Starr, and he's no ordinary sleuth. Bobby is an angel who's returned to Earth in hopes of earning his way into the Guardian Angel Squad. He's been sent by none other than Saint Pete to acquire Alexa’s help to solve three cold case murders he left behind.

Life hasn’t been good to Francis Murphy. He’s survived 21 years of homelessness by hooking and taking handouts where he can find them. When the local shelter is vandalized, he’s forced to seek food at the Grace and Light Church, where he runs into the pastor’s son, Randy. Randy Wright believes the best in others. He’s immediately drawn to Francis, even though Francis is hardened and wary. When Francis is attacked by one of his johns, Randy and his family take him in and offer him temporary work.

"How to see her?" is a question that runs throughout this suite of anecdotal poems about Georgia O'Keeffe. Carol Merrill, her cook, librarian, reader, nurse, and companion from 1973 to 1979, offers a unique portrait of O'Keeffe, the elder.

Mason Church, a decorated US soldier, returns home plagued by the emotional scars of war and the fragmented memories of his father. Loveless, broke, and jaded, he's recruited by National Clandestine Service to assassinate Mexico's biggest drug kingpin. Sixteen-year-old Valentina Vargas witnesses the massacre of her family by the ruthless drug lord. Suddenly orphaned, she must make a decision to remain a peasant or retaliate against the sadistic murderers. In order to succeed in Mexico, Mason must partner with Valentina.

At the Universal Advertising Agency in London a murder is being planned. Three men have been discovered taking bribes and face the grim prospect of the dole queue, unless they can get rid of the person who caught them. Their ringleader, thick-set and vicious Mr. Morris, soon discovers that killing is far easier than he thought - and that he even has a talent for it.

ナルニアでの冒険から一年。再び不思議な力で異世界へと引きずりこまれたピーター、スーザン、エドマンド、ルーシーは、やがてそこが廃墟と化したケア・パラヴェル城だと気づく。そして偶然に助け出したドワーフから、四人がナルニアに呼び戻された驚くべき事情を聞いたのだった！　現在ナルニアを支配している人間たちと古くからのナルニアの住人たちの争いを描く。

大混乱のロンドンから、悪の女王ジェイディスをなんとか異世界へと連れ出したディゴリーとポリーは、アンドリュー伯父や辻馬車の馬や御者までも一緒に連れてきてしまった。おまけに、そこは女王のいた廃都とは違う、漆黒の闇に包まれた〈無〉の世界。だが束の間、どこからか歌声が聞こえてきたかと思うと、新しい太陽が昇り、世界に光が差し始める。歌っていたのは一頭のライオンだった。一行は、ライオンが世界に生命を与え、新たな国を創造する瞬間を目撃する……
　感動的なアスランによるナルニア創世、そして新たな試練と冒険の始まりを描く『魔術師のおい』後編。
（本作品はシリーズ全７巻のうちの第１巻、その後半を収録したものです）

The Book of Exodus is the key beginning to the foundations of Israelite and later Jewish Faith. It’s contents and particular plot are designed to narrate (1) not just the origins of this people's faith, but (2) the way it is to be lived by readers and believers in ages to come. First Talk - We will explore the plot and the literary artistry of the Book as a single message for the reader and how the ancient "story" becomes a model for the community of faith.

A collection of the funny, curious verse written during the 19th and 20th centuries, read by some of Britain's most renowned actors. Humorous and whimsical verse are collated together in these timeless readings of poetry from our funniest writers. Performed by Sir John Gielgud; Imogen Stubbs; Tim Pigott-Smith; Peter Orr; Wendy Hillier.

Listen to a collection of 13 mystical tales, from some of the most exciting independent writers on the scene today. What happens when you can have your every desire come true? What price must be paid for this gift? G Is for Genies contains a variety of stories, from the innocent wishes of youth, to the horrors of a brutal serial killer, and everything in between.

The Organic Actor is a unique book, combining the technical with the psychological aspects of auditioning for film and television. This book deals with concerns that affect every actor who auditions. It is a must listen if you intend to pursue acting as your career or even if you'd just like to dabble in it.

The cookies are baked. The tree is trimmed. The shopping? Well, it's almost done, and Fiona's parents have finally returned home for a holiday visit - along with some unexpected unruly friends. Yep, Fiona's perfectly planned Christmas is coming together, but how could've she planned for her favorite uncle's murder? Who could possibly kill a sweet old man who's played Santa at the local mall every year without fail?

Fiona's plans get squelched when her mother volunteers her to edit a manuscript for famous romance author Wyla Parkes. Spending six weeks in an adorable cottage on a private beach doesn't really seem all that bad until people start turning up dead - beginning with the author! Fiona's summer of sun and sand is instantly transformed into a murder investigation. Can Fiona and Nathan crack the case or will the murderer getaway on a wave of deceit?

George the pony is turning green. A new pony has moved onto Pap-Pap's farm and she is having a strange effect on George. Suddenly, George is turning green! What is George going to do? It is up to Maxine the cow to teach George a lesson about jealousy.

Written for the Jewish community at a time of great persecution and distress, Daniel attempts to provide a measure of comfort to a suffering people. As such, it has much to say to all ages about the rewards accessible for those who are faithful throughout their times of stress. Therefore, because the prophecies and promises contained in Daniel are universal, the Christian community of this age has much to benefit from a comprehensive reading and understanding of this powerful audiobook.