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Snuggle up with O. Henry’s beloved holiday classic, a heartwarming tale of a young couple who are short on cash but big on love. Their story is a timeless reminder that the most valuable gifts aren't the ones we buy, but the selfless sacrifices we make for each other.

Snuggle up for the most beloved holiday poem of all time, perfectly capturing the pure excitement of Christmas Eve. It’s the cozy classic we all know by heart, just waiting to be shared with the whole family!

A mischievous squirrel named Nutkin repeatedly taunts a wise old owl with riddles while his fellow squirrels are gathering nuts, pushing the boundaries of politeness and patience. Will his cheeky antics finally provoke the owl, or will Nutkin's riddles prove to be his undoing?

Hop along with Peter Rabbit as he squeezes under the gate and finds both treats and trouble in Mr. McGregor's garden in this classic Beatrix Potter story!

A very poor but honest shoemaker discovers that the last bit of leather he owns has been mysteriously turned into a perfect pair of shoes while he slept. As this magical help continues night after night, he and his wife decide to stay up late one evening around Christmas time to find out who their secret, hardworking visitors are.

In this touching story by Hans Christian Andersen, a poor young girl wanders barefoot through the bitter cold on New Year's Eve, desperate to sell matches but finding no customers. To keep from freezing, she huddles in an alley and begins to light the matches one by one, discovering that each brilliant flame brings a beautiful and magical vision of warmth and comfort.

This classic, fun story from L. Frank Baum (The Wizard of Oz) is about how the mean-spirited Daemons of the Caves get fed up with Santa making children happy, so they decide to kidnap him on Christmas Eve!

Fantry was just trying to recover a powerful spell, not accidentally summon Gabe Guil, a calm and capable military man from Earth, into the middle of a crisis. Now Guil’s stranded in Terrancia, where enchanted relics look suspiciously like everyday Earth junk: sunglasses, backscratchers, and other everyday items. Either magic is broken, or someone’s been shopping at a cosmic thrift store.

Through a series of recollections and bittersweet memories, Audrey Jordan recalls vivid details of her son’s life — fragments of his war experience from old letters, his childhood, his dream of sailing down the Mexican coast, and more — while sitting through his funeral service with family.

Six years ago, Tahoe took everything. Now it wants more. You swear you’ll never go back. But when the past demands your return to the place where everything unraveled, you have no choice. The house still stands. The memories still haunt. The silence is louder than ever. And someone is waiting for you. But who? Almost immediately, the unease sets in: unsettling cryptic messages, whispered threats, and nightmares that blur into waking hours. Then the bodies start to fall.

At her husband’s funeral, Addy meets Heath—a man who knows loss just as well as she does. Their whirlwind romance feels like a second chance at life, but whispers from the past refuse to stay buried. Addy has secrets she swore she’d never tell. Heath has questions she can’t afford to answer. In this house, it’s impossible to know who the victim really is.

In this Anti-Aging Reset, 57-year-old Mike Anderson shares the system that transformed his body, mind, and energy, looking and feeling decades younger. This isn’t a diet book. It’s not a fitness program. It’s a sustainable lifestyle blueprint built for people over 40 who want to take control of their health without feeling overwhelmed or obsessed. In just 30-days, you can reset your biological clock for a younger, healthier you. No fads. No gimmicks. Just proven strategies that work because they’re simple, sustainable, and designed for real life.

Eric Jansen, a movie star handsome military hero and former Mossad spy, married to his loving partner, Mark Cohn, is elected as the first openly LGBTQ prime minister of Israel. But who have they really elected? A moderate, much-loved politician who will bring progress and equality to the tempestuous Middle East, or an unhinged sociopath who controls an unstoppable killer robot army bent on exterminating entire nations with lethal laser weapons? And how long will he be able to control them before they become sentient?

In the land of Crybella, where ancient laws bind its clans to their regions and sacred Bygones, two brothers are about to embark on journeys they did not see coming – even with their special Deja ability to view glimpses of the past and future. Ashe and Hale Healstone are as different as night and day on the surface. But unforeseen circumstances force both boys to test themselves and question the rules enforced by the governing body of the Synod. Can they follow their separate calls of adventure, or will they be content with the way things have always been?

"A remarkably compelling collection." — James Gordon, veteran Canadian singer/songwriterFrom acclaimed Canadian songwriter and poet Howard Gladstone comes Timepieces: Selected Lyrics, a rich and evocative collection of his most powerful and memorable lyrics spanning eight albums released between 2002 and 2024. Narrated by Brian Pederson, this audiobook brings Gladstone’s words to life, allowing listeners to experience the artistry, emotion, and storytelling that have defined his music for more than two decades.

Determined to summit Mexico’s three highest mountains, Ryan Jordan must grapple with a sudden bout of stomach nausea while trying to appear strong for the climbs ahead despite the altitude. Complicating matters, he finds himself with a growing attraction to Colleen, another climber, while dealing with a potential rival. But hesitation has been his weakness. As the snow and ice and altitude challenge him, will Ryan recover his full strength to achieve his goals? And how will the budding romance progress?

The skills gap in the United States is a genuine and pressing problem. At no other time in our history have we found ourselves in a state of severely diminished industrial and manufacturing capacity. Our nation is currently facing a shortage of qualified workers. This has caused multiple problems, including reduced productivity and millions of unfilled jobs, as well as hindering our ability to expand technological innovation. All businesses, regardless of size, sector, or industry, struggle to produce goods and services because of a lack of a skilled workforce.

Step into a world of whimsy and imagination with Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling, beautifully narrated by Brian Pederson. This timeless collection of classic tales offers playful explanations for how animals came to be the way they are, from the whale’s narrow throat to the camel’s hump and beyond.

Paul Nelms's quiet life is thrown into turmoil when his wife, Katherine, returns home late one night shattered and barely able to speak. What she reveals will test the limits of Paul's love, his faith in justice, and his belief in what it means to be a protector. When Katherine refuses to involve the police, Paul is left to navigate a world of unanswered questions and unbearable rage. As he begins to dig deeper, his search for the truth spirals into obsession—and a dangerous confrontation that could cost him everything.

If you are tired of fad diets that do not work and want to lose up to 25 percent more body weight in 12 weeks, then this audiobook is for you! Do you feel as though you've tried every option for losing weight but every time you find yourself back at square one? There's a simple solution to this problem: make walking a habit. Regular walking can help boost weight loss by burning more calories. Just three hours of walking per week can lead to 25 percent more weight loss in 12 weeks compared to dieting alone.