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Luckily for humanity, scientist Marie Curie applied her brilliant mind and indomitable spirit to expanding the frontiers of science, but what if she had instead drifted toward the darkness? At the cusp of between child- and adulthood, at the crossroads between science and superstition, a teen Marie Curie faces the factual and the fantastic in this fabulous collection of stories that inspire, delight, and ask the question: What if she had used her talents for diabolical purposes?

From haunting ghost stories to classic fairy tales, Going Public ...In Shorts! is a collection of 40 classic and lesser-known works by history's greatest writers. Among the stories: "The Death of a Government Clerk", Anton Chekhov's defining vignette; "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County", Mark Twain's comedic story that earned him national fame; "The Gift of the Magi", O. Henry's Christmastime tale about love and sacrifice; and "The Story of an Hour", Kate Chopin's enduring feminist work about a frail woman and her dead husband.

The First Book of John is the first of the Johannine epistles of the New Testament, and the fourth of the catholic epistles. There is no scholarly consensus as to the authorship of the Johannine works. The author of the First Epistle is termed John the Evangelist, who most scholars believe is not the same as John the Apostle. Most scholars believe the three Johannine epistles have the same author, but there is no consensus if this was also the author of the Gospel of John.

Science Fiction Stories 7 by Various Authors is a captivating anthology of science fiction short stories that transport readers to extraordinary realms, exploring dystopian futures, post-apocalyptic landscapes, and thrilling adventures in space. Discover the Unknown In "Cosmic Passage," follow Sanders as he navigates a spaceship mystery that challenges his leadership and sanity. Experience the psychological tension in "Journey," where Chilton Babin encounters a mystical child and embarks on an extraordinary adventure. Delve into "Bow Your Head!" and witness a world where societal norms are ...

Disfruta una colección de varios cuentos en audio, desde el clásico cuento inglés de Winnie-the-Pooh hasta el popular cuento de fantasmas de México, La Llorona. Sigue a una zorra inteligente y a un gato mientras engañan a un grupo de animales feroces en La zorra y el gato, un cuento tradicional de Ucrania. Únete El elefante amable en su búsqueda de amistad y aceptación en Afganistán. Escucha cómo Gigi supera su pánico escénico con el apoyo de su tío en Gigi encuentra su voz. Estos y más cuentos te transportarán a diferentes lugares e inspirarán tu imaginación.

The first installment of the Russian Collection for Kids series includes stories of strange creatures and fascinating journeys through unlikely places. Volume two invites its young listeners to visit with all sorts of animals and to explore different professions.

The fourth installment of Russian Collection for Kids features stories that begin in everyday life and end in magic. Their main characters are children - boys and girls thrown into tough circumstances and having to test the limits of their courage and ingenuity to solve problems without grown-up help.

A collection of short stories for kids from around the world. This collection includes “Winnie-the-Pooh and the Bees” by A. A. Milne, “Gigi Finds Her Voice” by Lorena Romero, “Calypso in the Kitchen” by Lauren Kratz Prushko, “The Kind Elephant” by Molly Milazzo, and “The Thankful Tree” by Lorena Romero.

An eccentric artist is murdered in the proverbially locked room on a strange island in San Francisco harbor. Howard Duff, Lurene Tuttle.

"Enemy to those who make him an enemy! Friend to those who have no friends!" Broadway favorite Richard Kollmar stars as Boston Blackie, the former safecracker with a heart of gold who became a tough-guy private investigator. He is aided and abetted by Lesley Woods as girlfriend Mary, and Maurice "The Mysterious Traveler" Tarplin as Inspector Faraday. Blackie's cunning (and his underworld contacts) help him through 16 exciting cases of robberies and kidnappings, mix-ups and murders, bad luck and quality goods.

Once Upon a Timeless Tale Collection is a contemporary retelling of the most well-known and best-loved fairy tales of all time. Traditional stories from Hans Christian Anderson and Charles Perrault are brought alive for a fresh generation of listeners, giving these timeless classics a new lease on life. Once Upon a Timeless Tale Collection belongs in every child's audiobook collection.

In volume three, we look beyond the borders of Russia. This collection includes 15 folk tales - one from each of the former Soviet Republics, each with its own unique traditions and storytelling style.

Do you do everything in your power to avoid having hard or awkward conversations? First off, you’re not alone. I’m sure most of us have turned to walk the other way when we spot someone with whom we need to have a tough chat! However, we’re here to tell you there is a better way. Awkward Moments is a compilation of audio programs designed to help you navigate situations that used to make you cringe.

This second volume of The Long List Anthology is designed to recognize the short works that were nominated for the 2016 Hugo Awards but did not make it into the top five short list for the final ballot. Thus, voted into the Hugo Award's long list of works - the top 15 works nominated for each category - were these short stories and novelettes, now made available to a wider audience by award-winning narrators.

A kaleidoscope of genres, themes, topics, and motifs await the listener here. From comedy and mystery, to horror and children’s stories, Season Four abounds in fairy tales adventures, challenges to the listener’s imagination, and joyrides through the unknown realms of the psyche. One of the most famous short stories in horror fiction, "The Call of Cthulhu" sits next to the funny characters of "Right Ho, Jeeves" by Wodehouse, while the eponymous sleepyhead from "Rip Van Winkle" is very much awake, facing H. G. Wells’ "The Door in the Wall".

Hosea, son of Beeri, was an 8th-century BC prophet in Israel and the nominal primary author of the Book of Hosea. He is the first of the Twelve Minor Prophets, whose collective writings were aggregated and organized into a single book in the Jewish Tanakh by the Second Temple period, forming the last book of the Nevi'im; but which writings are distinguished as individual books in Christianity. Hosea is often seen as a "prophet of doom", but underneath his message of destruction is a promise of restoration.

Characters that are passed down through history are larger than life, and Paul Bunyan is a fabled figure whose stories have been passed between generations and grown to epic proportions throughout time. The legendary giant lumberjack accompanied by trusty Babe the Blue Ox is a classic character whose legends have lived for over a hundred years. This collection of stories includes classics like: "Babe the Blue Ox", "The Birth of Paul Bunyan", "Paul Bunyan Tames the Whistle River", "Paul Bunyan and the Frozen Flames", and "Paul Bunyan and the Log Jam".

The Book of Habakkuk is the eighth book of the 12 minor prophets of the Bible. It is attributed to the prophet Habakkuk, and was probably composed in the late 7th century BC. Of the three chapters in the book, the first two are a dialogue between Yahweh and the prophet. The message that "the just shall live by his faith" plays an important role in Christian thought. It is used in the Epistle to the Romans, Epistle to the Galatians, and the Epistle to the Hebrews as the starting point of the concept of faith.

Do you ever struggle with feelings of insecurity or doubt? That’s a trick question - we ALL deal with issues of self-esteem at one point or another. However, there is a better way! In this program, you’ll learn from the experts and transform your fears and anxiety into rock-solid confidence and success.

Language experts agree that the best way to learn a new language is by surrounding yourself with native speakers. The Passport to Spanish audio learning system takes advantage of one of the most widely used methods in professional language learning to help you learn fast. Build a bilingual base with essential vocabulary and key phrases, and use these proven immersive language techniques to become fluent in Spanish.