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Perfect for fans of A Man called Ove by Fredrik Backman. Funny, moving, clever, mysterious and challenging, with a fabulous central character who always remains one strong-willed and whimsical man standing against the world. Dominic likes anonymity, his local Drumcondra park, his neighbour’s cat, Boris, and Mrs Hand who passes his front door always carrying two bags of groceries. But all is not as it seems. The Politician next door claims to be his wife, the Auld One his mother, the Young Woman his daughter and the Brat his grandson - the "Onslaught".

From author Harry James Fox and coauthor Lucia Mudgway comes an epic Christian fantasy, third in the Stonegate saga. In this gripping finale, Donald of Fisher and Rachel of Westerly, as well as Carla and other favorite characters, return to face another attempt by the evil False Prophet to overwhelm the free towns of the East. However, this tale centers around Donald and Rachel’s son Robby, as he confronts all of his demons - his forbidden love for Ari, his cousin, and his conflicts with his father Donald.

Wild Monsters Dance About is a collection of 21 short stories that will take into author M.J. Sewall’s unruly mind. These finely tuned tales jump through genres, concepts and characters, predicaments, adventures, and conundrums. Whether about everyday-science going terribly wrong in "Unintended Science" to animal evolution suddenly speeding up in "It Finally happened" or the prickly family politics of road trips in "Sibling Warfare", these stories will thrill, delight, and discombobulate your imagination.

Hollywood is indelibly printed in our minds as the ‘go-to’ place for entertainment and has been for decades. When there really did seem to be more stars in Hollywood than in heaven, Hollywood Stage had them performing films as radio plays - on the sponsor's dime, of course. Classic films now become audiobooks, with many featuring the original stars from way back when. Here's This Land is Mine starring Charles Laughton and Maureen O'Sullivan.

At their first riding lesson Sesame and Maddy are watching Silver being re-shod, when they're whisked back to Karisma to hunt for another magical charm. But they're up against Zorgan the sorcerer and his wicked pixie puppets, Nix and Dina. Treacherous Zorgan has raised the spirit of the dragon Agapogo who guards the fabled silver pool. Now the pool has dried up, there's no more silver and the Silversmith and Queen Charm are in despair.

The Elephant Tales: Eliza Visits the Park is a rhyming audiobook about elephants that highlights the bonding between father and daughter, as well as economical values, jokes and animal facts. It is an audiobook for all ages.

Jean Kennedy is a gentle, perceptive girl growing up in a very strange world: suburban Dublin in the 1970s and '80s. In the company of her mother, her Aunty Ida, and her little brother Baby John F., Jean experiences love and joy. But home is not a safe place, and Jean is unequal and unprotected. When she speaks just one small part of the truth, she must quickly learn to navigate the dangers and possibilities of a world she scarcely understands.

In Sweden, refugee children fall asleep for months and years at a time. In Upstate New York, high school students develop contagious seizures. In the US embassy in Cuba, employees complain of headaches and memory loss after hearing strange noises in the night. These disparate cases are some of the most remarkable diagnostic mysteries of the 21st century, as both doctors and scientists have struggled to explain them within the boundaries of medical science and—more crucially—to treat them.

Something is stirring beneath Dubh Linn. When an ancient and forbidden power is unleashed, Izzy, who is still coming to terms with her newfound powers, must prevent a war from engulfing Dublin and the fae realm of Dubh Linn. But by refusing to sacrifice Jinx – fae warrior and her ‘not-really-ex’ – Izzy sets in motion a chain of events which will see them hunted across the city and into the hills where she'll face the greatest challenge of all.

Kate is the ultimate planner. She has her happily-ever-after all plotted out, starting with her dream wedding to successful dental surgeon, Norman, and an iconic Las Vegas hen party with her three best girlfriends. Even running into her DJ ex, Trevor Rush, the man who broke her heart nine years ago, won’t ruin Kate’s vision for the perfect girls’ trip. But when an alcohol-fuelled night out leaves Kate and Trevor accidentally hitched, her plans are officially out the window. To make matters worse, Trevor has decided he wants Kate back.

Ms. M's Cold Pointy Nose. Do you want to be a teacher when you grow up? Ms. M just happened to be one. With a nose long and pointy, she stared down her students with a cold gaze. Whether you want to be an astronaut, doctor, or even Superman, your heart needs to be in the right place. This little book holds a secret ingredient to happiness. One that will inspire little explorers, while they lighten up others' life's journey.

Ethan Obi-Wan was a bright, brave boy, named after the legendary Jedi by his Star Wars-loving father. Together, they shared a deep love for each other and the world around them. Though both confined to wheelchairs, their spirits were unstoppable, and whenever faced with a challenge, they'd rally together: "It's Obi and Dad versus the world!”

When Garda officer Detective Sergeant Roisin MacKenna is called to the scene of a murder not far from the border between the North and South of Ireland she soon finds that boundaries, both geographical and moral, become blurred.

When orphaned Laura Marlin moves from a children's home to live with her uncle in Cornwall, she longs for a life of excitement just like the characters in her favourite detective novels. A real life adventure is on hand as she is deposited at her uncle's spooky house... Why does her uncle, Calvin Redfern, forbid her to go to Dead Man's Cove? What's thetruth about Tariq, the silent Indian boy who lives with the flamboyant Mukthars? Who is J? Who has left the message in a bottle for Laura to discover?

Donald, Rachel, Philip, and the others return in this gripping sequel to the award-winning novel The Stonegate Sword. Faced with a mighty army marching east, Donald must rally the scattered defenders to resist the False Prophet and his plan to enslave the last outposts of freedom. To do so, he must overcome his own struggles of faith, demons of self-doubt, bands of assassins, and a traitor within his own camp. Can he succeed, against all odds, and still win the hand of the woman that he loves?

Alle zwei Wochen beantworten Donnie, Herm und Nilz die brennendsten Fragen ihrer Zuhörer. Denn die schönsten Klugscheißer Deutschlands wissen auf alles eine Antwort. Und wenn sie keine wissen, dann war es keine Frage.

Am Rande des Highways haben wir uns in einem gemütlichen Truckerstübchen zwischen Münzschieber und Pommes zusammengefunden, um über unser Leben on the road zu erzählen. Wie ist es eigentlich, wenn Gästeiste Geisterbahn unterwegs ist? Eine Stunde voller Antworten auf Fragen, die niemand gestellt hat.

Meet the Railway Rabbits! Join this irrepressible rabbit family as they get in and out of scrapes, meet new friends, perform daring rescues, and explore the ancient castle on the hill... But watch out for the wily buzzard, always on the lookout for naughty rabbits who stray too far from home.Heartwarming, hilarious, and charmingly illustrated, this is a brilliant new animal adventure series from a best selling children's author.

Meet the Railway Rabbits! Join this irrepressible rabbit family as they get in and out of scrapes, meet new friends, perform daring rescues, and explore the ancient castle on the hill... But watch out for the wily buzzard, always on the lookout for naughty rabbits who stray too far from home.Heartwarming, hilarious, and charmingly illustrated, this is a brilliant new animal adventure series from a best-selling children's author.

In her inspirational memoir, Emmillia shares her unique personal story of strength and survival in the face of a multitude of serious medical diagnosis. Powerful, honest and unflinchingly raw, this must-listen book has been written for those who have had their world turned on its head by a health concern and need a dose of inspiration from someone who has lived through a range of life-threatening health challenges and has come out stronger on the other side.