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Mary Prince's 1831 book is one of the earliest narratives that revealed the ugly facts about slavery in the West Indies. The book begins with a brief description of her childhood, before recounting her adult experiences as a slave. Her strong spirit enabled her to survive and to take up the abolitionist cause.

Sixteen-year-old Amber Oak wanted nothing more than to stay in her own world of music and solitude. But the inhabitants of Galaseya, a Utopian planet rooted in the past, had other ideas in mind. According to them, only she wielded the power to stop the dark forces threatening their home. At first, Amber sympathized with the planet but saw no reason to involve herself in the affairs of something outside her world. But the stakes have risen when she discovers Galaseya is not only the world that has been invading her dreams, but also the place from where her estranged family originated.

Japanese noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu wrote The Tale of Genji in the 11th century to entertain the other women in the court. It follows the romantic exploits of the title character, an emperor’s son, as he navigates life within aristocratic society and eventually outside of it. Praised for its psychological insight into the characters’ motivations, the book greatly influenced Japanese culture and is widely considered the world’s first novel. In 1882, Suematsu Kencho translated a condensed version of the text into English, allowing this classic tale to reach a wider audience.

If you dare to dream, you can go anywhere! If you dare to believe, you can be anything! Close your eyes, and make a wish and call on your magic unicorn! The Magic Unicorn is a colorful, whimsical children's book that brings out the imagination in you and your child. The rhyming words, bring fun and excitement. This is a book for toddlers and preschool-aged children.

Sammy Shark can't eat his favorite foods, and his teeth hurt, too. When he and his friends Stacy and Stanley can't figure out why, the trio visits the nurse shark to find out what's really bothering Sammy.

Greater Than a Tourist: Tagaytay City, Philippines by Jen Padernal offers the inside scope on Tagaytay City, Cavite, Philippines. As part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you tips and a bunch of ideas from someone who lives at your next travel destination. In this audiobook, you'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your stay. Greater Than a Tourist is a series of travel books written by locals.

Poetry for the Soul will stimulate a deep desire for self-discovery, motivate you to reach goals while under pressure, destroy negative self-constructs, incorporate self-love and self-nurturing with the use of affirmations, and increase self-awareness. This easy listen will challenge your thinking and propel you on the road to self-discovery!