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We live in a time of vast changes that include accelerating globalization, mounting quantities of information, the growing hegemony of science and technology, and the clash of civilizations. Those changes call for new ways of learning and thinking in school, business, and the professions. Listen as psychologist Howard Gardner defines the cognitive abilities that will command a premium in the years ahead.

As the sun dips below the horizon and the first stars begin to twinkle, the world drifts into a gentle hush. When the Sky Turns to Velvet is a magical bedtime story that carries children on a soft journey through twilight skies and moonlit dreams. Follow little Ava as she discovers the secret wonders that awaken when the sky turns to deep, velvety blue. From floating lanterns and sparkling fireflies to whispering winds and soft cloud companions, every part is filled with calming adventures, cozy moments, and the quiet magic of night.

True North shows how anyone who follows their internal compass can become an authentic leader. This leadership tour de force is based on research and first-person interviews with 125 of today's top leaders: with some surprising results. In this important audiobook, acclaimed former Medtronic CEO Bill George and coauthor Peter Sims share the wisdom of these outstanding leaders and describe how you can develop as an authentic leader.

As the stars twinkle and the moon rises high, a world of gentle wonders awakens. Sleepytime Magic is a cozy bedtime story that carries children on a soft, dreamy journey filled with sparkling starlight, whispering winds, and enchanted moments before sleep. Follow little Ellie as she discovers magical creatures, floating lanterns, and secret paths that appear only when the night is calm.

High above the sleepy town, where stars twinkle softly and the moon hums its gentle song, floats Cozy — a little cloud with the biggest heart in the sky. Cozy Cloud is a tender bedtime story about comfort, kindness, and the quiet magic that fills the night. Every evening, Cozy drifts across the sky, watching over children as they fall asleep. When a little boy named Leo can’t find his dreams, Cozy swoops down to help him discover the beauty of the night — starlit adventures, moonlit laughter, and the peaceful hush that comes before sleep.

1242. On a dark night, travelers from across France cross paths at an inn and begin to tell stories of three children: William, an oblate on a mission from his monastery; Jacob, a Jewish boy who has fled his burning village; and Jeanne, a peasant girl who hides her prophetic visions. They are accompanied by Jeanne’s loyal greyhound, Gwenforte...recently brought back from the dead. As the narrator collects their tales, the story of these three unlikely allies begins to come together.

Brought to you by Puffin. Learn all about the human body with this audio bundle of Kay's Anatomy and Kay's Marvellous Medicine from bestselling author, Adam Kay. From what's going on inside our bodies, to when and why we discovered how our insides actually work, Adam Kay has every (slimy and...

Brought to you by Penguin. Everyone has a mental health. So we asked: What does yours mean to you? THE RESULT IS EXTRAORDINARY. Over 60 people have shared their stories. Powerful, funny, moving, this book is here to tell you: It's OK. With writing and audio from a collection of collaborators...

Echo in Pajamas is a quirky, heartwarming story about finding your voice in a world that never stops talking. When Echo, a quiet dreamer who prefers pajamas to people, accidentally sends a late-night voice message that goes viral, her world flips upside down. Suddenly, everyone wants to know the mysterious girl behind the words. But fame isn’t what Echo expected — it’s noisy, messy, and full of people who think they know her story.

High above the sleepy hills, where the wind hums softly and the sky glows gold, lives a little cloud who loves to sing. Cloudsong is a tender bedtime tale about friendship, courage, and the gentle magic hidden in the sky. Follow Bree, a tiny cloud with a big heart, as she learns to find her own melody among the whispering winds and twinkling stars. With every note she sings, the night grows calmer, the stars shine brighter, and the world drifts peacefully toward sleep.

When the world grows quiet and the moon casts its gentle glow, a tiny adventure begins under the soft silver light. Moonlit Mice follows a family of playful little mice as they explore the night, discovering hidden nooks, sparkling dew drops, and secret paths in the moonlit garden. With tender storytelling, this bedtime tale celebrates curiosity, friendship, and the magic that comes alive when the stars twinkle above. Every word invites children to snuggle up, imagine, and drift peacefully into dreamland.

The Darker Side of Paradise is a thrilling book that follows Tom, a man who thought he was leaving his troubles behind when he boarded a plane to the picturesque Greek island of Corfu. But fate had other plans in store for him. After a chance encounter with his ex-boyfriend, Alec, Tom finds himself forced to share a cabin with him due to a booking error. As if that wasn't enough, the morning after their arrival, one of the three girls Tom had seen on the plane is found dead in the resort's pool.

On the moon, Ronin Hayashi trains to protect the colonies from the inevitable invasion of the machines. While he prepares to stand his ground, Sergeant Tadhg Walsh is planning an escape mission to deliver a weapon to the resistance on Earth. At Neptune Station, Captain Akira Hayashi and Shadow Squad have returned from a deadly journey into enemy territory where they learn the machines are building an army at an astonishing rate. After continued attempts to contact the Lunar Defense Corps for help, Shadow Squad accepts the hard truth—the LDC isn’t coming.

In Nebula Award-winning author Sam J. Miller’s devastating debut short-fiction collection—featuring an introduction by Amal El-Mohtar—queer infatuation, inevitable heartbreak, and brutal revenge seamlessly intertwine. Whether innocent, guilty, or not even human, the boys, beasts, and men roaming through Miller’s gorgeously crafted worlds can destroy listeners, yet leave them wanting more.

The Misfits are back and now they are international. Trigga, Diamond, and the crew are in London. Dame has been handled and everything should be perfect. But when a plan works too perfectly, there is bound to be some unfinished business. Secrets are exposed. Diamond has learned the game and now she must continue to embrace a life she was not meant to live while understanding the truths of her own past.

What Seems to Be the Problem with Adam Kay and Mark Watson reveals the intriguing and hilarious ways the body can go wrong - and the amazing stories that unfold when the medical world tries to help.... In conversation with his (very health-anxious) friend, the comedian Mark Watson, best-selling doctor-turned-writer Adam Kay takes a scalpel to the bizarre past, often-surprising present and fantastical future of medicine.

Lacking health insurance when he was diagnosed with cancer, Shawn Speakman asked friends in the science fiction and fantasy writing community to donate short stories he could use to counter mounting medical debt. The result was Unfettered, an anthology offering tales from some of the best authors working today. Now, in Unfettered III, Speakman continues to pay forward the aid he received, raising money to combat medical debt for SF&F artists and authors.

In 1899, railroad magnate Edward H. Harriman organized a most unusual summer voyage to the wilds of Alaska: He converted a steamship into a luxury "floating university", populated by some of America's best and brightest scientists and writers, including the anti-capitalist eco-prophet, John Muir. Armed with Dramamine and an industrial-strength mosquito net, Mark Adams sets out to retrace the 1899 expedition. Using the state's intricate public ferry system, the Alaska Marine Highway System, Adams travels 3,000 miles.

Fifteen American naval officers unexpectedly seize control of a USS-Ohio class nuclear submarine. In possession of the most formidable war machine ever created, the mutineers form a new terrorist organization that threatens to attack militant extremists and their supporters around the world. In a race against time, the FBI and the US military try to stop the deciphered missile launch codes from reaching the nuclear submarine and unravel a conspiracy that permeates the very foundations of the US government.

Did you know that many of America's Founding Fathers - who fought for liberty and justice for all - were slave owners? Through the powerful stories of five enslaved people who were "owned" by four of our greatest presidents, this book helps set the record straight about the role slavery played in the founding of America. From Billy Lee, valet to George Washington, to Alfred Jackson, faithful servant of Andrew Jackson, these dramatic narratives explore our country's great tragedy - that a nation "conceived in liberty" was also born in shackles.