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This delightful collection of children's stories is perfect listening for the whole family. Featured are four beloved stories to entice your imagination, including A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, The Bell by Hans Christian Andersen, and Snow White by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. Each story is performed by a full cast of voice actors with sound effects and music.

Few perspectives epitomize the sheer drama and sacrifice of combat more perfectly than those of the fighter pilots of World War II. As romanticized as any soldier in history, the World War II fighter pilot was viewed as larger than life: a dashing soul waging war amongst the clouds. In the 65-plus years since the Allied victory, stories of these pilots' heroics have never been in short supply. But what about their adversaries - the highly skilled German aviators who pushed the Allies to the very brink of defeat?

Empire of the Air tells the story of three American visionaries - Lee de Forest, Edwin Howard Armstrong, and David Sarnoff - whose imagination and dreams turned a hobbyist's toy into radio, launching the modern communications age. Tom Lewis weaves the story of these men and their achievements into a richly detailed and moving narrative that spans the first half of the 20th century, a time when the American romance with science and technology was at its peak.

La novela nos presenta a un monje español, llamado Ambrosio, un religioso profundamente virtuoso que es tentado por el demonio bajo la apariencia de la doncella Matilde.

This collection of 24 essays is a perfect introduction to the world of Lewis Thomas. Topics ranging from the riddle of smelling to nuclear proliferation carry the gentle, unassuming persuasiveness that characterizes the author’s work. Here we are also introduced to the concerns that have distinguished Thomas’ literary career: the natural altruism of organisms; the inter-relatedness of all creatures; the fragility of the human species; the uneasiness of life on a threatened planet.

Immerse yourself in the fantastical world of Narnia in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe audiobook, narrated by renowned actor Michael York. Don’t miss one of America’s top 100 most-loved novels, selected by PBS’s The Great American Read. Open the door and enter a whole new world of...

Polly trouve parfois que la vie à Londres n’est guère passionnante... jusqu'au jour où elle rencontre son nouveau voisin, Digory. Il vit avec sa mère malade et un vieil oncle original. Celui-ci force les deux enfants à essayer des bagues magiques qui les transportent dans un monde inconnu. Commence alors la plus extraordinaire des aventures.

Narnia... Un royaume merveilleux condamné à un hiver éternel, un pays qui attend d'être libéré d'une emprise maléfique. L'arrivée extraordinaire de quatre enfants fait renaître l'espoir. S'ils trouvent Aslan, le grand Lion, les pouvoirs de la Sorcière Blanche pourraient enfin être anéantis... Enregistré avec le soutien du CNL.

As our society becomes more socially fragmented, many Christians feel disconnected and struggle to grow spiritually. Common models of spiritual transformation are proving inadequate to address "the sanctification gap." In recent decades, however, a new paradigm of human and spiritual development has been emerging from multiple fields. It's supported by a critical mass of evidence, all pointing to what

Moneyball is a quest for something as elusive as the Holy Grail, something that money apparently can't buy: the secret of success in baseball. The logical places to look would be the giant offices of major league teams and the dugouts. But the real jackpot is a cache of numbers collected over...

The Monk is a violent tale of ambition, murder, and incest. The great struggle between maintaining monastic vows and fulfilling personal ambitions leads the monk Ambrosio, into temptation and the breaking of his vows, then to sexual obsession and rape, and finally to murder in order to conceal his guilt. Written when Matthew Lewis was only 19, The Monk was criticised when first published in 1796 for its lewdness and impiety, but this criticism only added to its popularity.

This wonderful collection, ideal for cat lovers and feline fanatics, brings together the best and worst of catty behaviour. Ranging from the very funny to the profound, this collection has something to please everyone - without running the risk of developing an allergy!

Zwei Meisterwerke des großen russischen Realisten. In Der Schneesturm nimmt Tolstoi die Leserinnen und Leser mit auf eine Irrfahrt durch eine lebensfeindliche Umwelt: Eine Gruppe von Männern versucht, mit Pferdeschlitten durch einen Schneesturm hindurch an ihr Ziel zu gelangen und verliert dabei die Orientierung. Wie mit einem Brennglas entwirft Tolstoi Psychogramme der handelnden Figuren und beschreibt - nicht ohne eine Prise Humor – ihr Verhalten im Angesicht latenter Lebensgefahr durch die übermächtige Natur.

Ein wohlsituierter New Yorker Geschäftsmann stürzt urplötzlich in eine mentale Krise. Um zu gesunden, so spürt er, muss er seinen von grauem Erfolg geprägten Alltag hinter sich lassen, und kurzerhand tritt er eine Schiffsreise an. Kaum auf See, stellt sich die erhoffte Erleichterung tatsächlich ein, doch dann... macht er einen einzigen falschen Schritt und landet mitten im Pazifik, während sein Schiff sich immer weiter von ihm entfernt.

Michael Jordan defied gravity, transcended the world’s expectations, and exceeded the limits of age, soaring to fame as the world’s greatest basketball player of all time. While his talent was breathtaking to behold—those flying dunks and record-breaking sixty-point games have inspired generations—the unseen forces behind his success are the kind we can all harness for our own. M. J. and his accomplishments were founded on discipline, hard work, and knowing how to channel the deep competitive drive within.

Step back into a whimsical world with Through the Looking-Glass, the enchanting sequel to Alice in Wonderland. Join Alice as she ventures through a mirror into a fantastical dream realm where she encounters a delightful array of chess pieces and other eccentric characters. Experience this magical journey narrated by David Goldfarb, featuring a talented cast that brings Lewis Carrolls beloved story to life.

Join us for a powerful dramatic reading of the timeless epic Ben Hur. Journey alongside the three wise men as they traverse the wilderness, and witness the life of Judah ben Hur, who, thirty years later, inadvertently strikes the Roman governor and faces a life sentence in the galleys. His escape ignites a burning desire for revenge against his betrayer, Messala, and a quest for the Messiah who is to come. As Judah delves deeper into his search, he discovers that the true kingdom he seeks may be beyond his sight, and the vengeance he craves might not unfold as he imagines. Enjoy a captivating ...

Coming soon: Turning philosophy into applied academic research. The Phenomenology Collective explores how phenomenology moves from philosophy to practice. Each episode unpacks key concepts, hosts thoughtful conversations with researchers and practitioners, and reflects on how lived experience can reshape how we see the world. Whether you're new to phenomenology or deep in the field, this is where friends — and philosophy — meet research.

Under The Hood is a podcast about what actually makes people tick.Dan sits down with thinkers, builders, creatives, and everyday high performers to explore the beliefs, habits, decisions, and inner frameworks that shape their lives. Some episodes are deep, honest solo reflections. Others are long-form conversations that go beneath the surface to uncover how people think, act, and evolve.Just real conversations, practical insight, and unfiltered lessons you can apply to your own life.If you’re interested in personal growth, mental models, self-mastery, and understanding the human operating ...

Faith Through the Fire is a bold, unfiltered Christian podcast and devotional where Buddy Lewis dives straight into what it really means to follow Jesus through seasons of testing, refining, and spiritual warfare. This isn’t soft Christianity — this is the walk God calls us to when He leads us through the fire, not around it.Each episode features powerful testimonies from guests who’ve overcome real battles — addiction, identity struggles, sin cycles, and spiritual attacks, and are now walking in transformation through the hand of God. Buddy brings raw conversations, biblical truth, ...