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A master storyteller at his best - the O. Henry Prize winner Stephen King delivers a generous collection of stories, several of them brand-new, featuring revelatory autobiographical comments on when, why, and how he came to write (or rewrite) each story. Magnificent, eerie, utterly compelling, these stories comprise one of King's finest gifts to his constant fan. "I made them especially for you," says King. "Feel free to examine them, but please be careful. The best of them have teeth."

The first collection of stories Stephen King has published since Nightmares & Dreamscapes nine years ago, Everything's Eventual includes one O. Henry Prize winner, two other award winners, four stories published by The New Yorker, and "Riding the Bullet", King's original e-book, which attracted over half a million online readers and became the most famous short story of the decade. Intense, eerie, and instantly compelling, they announce the stunningly fertile imagination of perhaps the greatest storyteller of our time.

For the majority of people, the ability to visualize images - such as a sunrise - seems straightforward and can be accomplished "on demand". But, for potentially some two percent of the population, conjuring up an image in one’s mind’s eye is not possible; attempts to visualize images just bring up darkness. Although identified back in the 19th century, aphantasia remained under the radar for more than a century, and it was not until recently that it has been rediscovered and reexamined.

A dangerous snake attacks Prince Tamino in the forest but three noble ladies protect him. Together with the bird catcher Papageno, Tamino is supposed to free Princess Pamina because the dreaded Sarastro has imprisoned her in his castle. Tamino and Papageno receive a magic flute and a glockenspiel from Pamina's mother, the Queen of the Night. The brave rescuers must overcome difficult tests, but the daring rescue plan succeeds. In the end, Tamino and Pamina, Papageno and his new girlfriend Papagena are happily in each other's arms.

"The Nutkracker" - a full cast audio play featuring famous melodies and beautiful music. On Christmas Eve, Clara receives a nutcracker from her godfather Drosselmeyer. During the night she has a strange dream: the nutcracker is fighting with his toy soldiers against the army of the Mouse King. Clara helps him, whereupon the nutcracker turns into a prince. Together they travel to the realm of sweets, where they get caught in a snowstorm and eventually land in Zuckerburg Castle. There the Sugar Plum Fairy celebrates a fantastical festival of sweets. It's a shame that this was all just a dream - or was it?

Part supernatural spy adventure, part historical romp, The League of Set is the beginning of a new fast-paced GraphicAudio Original series in the ancient world. Samuel ben Yohanan is a secret agent for the Judean Court in Exile in Babylon. A master of magical relics and ancient gadgetry, he’ll do anything to get his people home (and perhaps to advance his personal ambitions as well). But after he goes rogue to help Cyrus the Great conquer Babylon, the Persians send the reluctant Samuel on a covert mission to Egypt in anticipation of their next invasion.

The final five volumes from the landmark BBC radio series This Sceptred Isle. Christopher Lee's epic history tells the story of Britain from the Romans to the death of Victoria. This collection includes the original volumes 6-10. 1702-1760: the First British Empire; the reign of George I; Britain's first Prime Minister, Robert Walpole; and the first rendition of Rule Britannia. 1760-1792: the Age of Revolution; the Industrial Revolution begins....

The Life Leverage philosophy is a way of living your life to get more done in less time, outsource everything and create your ideal mobile lifestyle. It is a way of thinking, feeling, deciding, doing, and then getting the results and feedback accordingly to build momentum and get closer to your vision and legacy.

What if living a happy, fulfilling life were a skill you could master—one practical, science-backed step at a time? We spend years studying history, maths, and science, but when did anyone teach us how to be truly happy? Most adults find themselves overwhelmed by endless advice, self-help books, and quick-fix solutions that never quite hit the mark. Who has time to sift through it all? That’s where IMPROVE YOUR LIFE WITH SCIENCE comes in.

What happens when we find out our dreams never quite came true? Can we ever repair the relationships we have willfully destroyed, in our search for meaning in life? These (and many others) could be the questions in need of answering, by many who went out on a limb, looking for that which was reachable in their thinking, only to find paper moons that were never really there. An insightful approach to the story of the prodigal son, every listener will gain principles that serve as guiding lights for all who have stepped out in search of that which was not there.

What separates this book from the thousands of other self-improvement books? The answer: author Randall Chesnutt's piercing insight into simplifying complex ideas and philosophies. In short, this book provides a road map to increasing awareness of how fear, doubt, and worry can control every aspect of our life. It offers simple tips on how to take control of your emotions and live a more enriched life. Author Randall Chesnutt is an accomplished speaker and business owner. His writing style is both informative and encouraging.

We have all heard about men and women who achieved the uncommon in our time and in the bible days, you might think to yourself that they are super humans, but I am just an ordinary human being. This book will inform you that God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things, and will enlighten you that heroes are built from zeros.

Every one of us regardless of our background will experience some form of brokenness in our lives. We may pass through this phase of life either at the early stages, middle stages, or the later part of our lives. Brokenness is a subject everyone can relate to in his life time, it is part of life.

Peter Baker, an experienced broadcaster and audio producer, narrates this practical “how-to” guide for all authors whether they wish to narrate and record themselves or hire in a narrator/producer to take care of the entire audiobook production process. Many details are covered, and there are plenty of insider tips, including adapting the manuscript effectively for the audio medium; selecting the right choices offered by KDP and ACX; finding the right people to help you if you need them; drafting contracts and agreements; and more.

Have you ever realised that your voice could make you money? Working as a voiceover artist can give you a good, solid income, doing a fun and rewarding job, mostly working from your own recording studio at home! You may find yourself a natural at documentary or corporate narrations, TV and radio commercial scripts, or longer projects such as audiobooks or eLearning. The world of media production is ever expanding, and there are opportunities for English-speaking voice artists of all ages and types of voices.

Written and narrated by broadcaster Peter Baker, the audiobook is the culmination of intense research into his own sleep problems when filming on location, with virtually every night in a different bed. It’s packed with scientific and medical facts and information about why we all need to sleep, and the best ways for achieving this astonishing and almost magical nightly “reset” of our bodies that helps to repair both physical but also mental damage.

This comprehensive audiobook, narrated by the author, details how to set up your own voiceover business in your own home studio. With sections on voice training, creating powerful showreels, setting up your website, and getting your first jobs in, the highly experienced voice artist Peter Baker will take your hand from complete beginner to pro as you work through the chapters. It really is possible to earn a yearly six-figure income from recording a variety of scripts in your home studio, and you don't even need an exclusive LA agent to represent you!

There’s a massive problem in the way we run our largest and most powerful organisations. Short-termism and herd mentality is endemic. It’s reinforced by investors, LTIP models, and group think. As we grapple with the economic consequences of Brexit and design a bounce-back from the Covid-19 pandemic, we need to embrace a bolder, more ambitious model for leadership.

In this audiobook narrated by the author, Peter Baker explains everything you need to know about creating, recording, editing, and uploading your own podcasts, recorded at your home or office. In weeks from now, your podcasts could be subscribed to by thousands all over the world via Apple podcasts, Spotify, Google podcasts, and all the other directories!

No one in the sleepy little town of South Dedham seemed to like Andy Bogan much. Then, he was gunned down. This was no ordinary murder. Someone was sending a message.