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Hollywood vs. The Author is a collection of non-fiction anecdotes by authors who’ve had the pleasure of experiencing the development room firsthand - some who have successfully managed to straddle the two worlds, seeing their works morph into the kinds of feature films and TV shows that make them proud, and others who stepped blindsided into that room after selling their first or second novels. All the stories in this collection illustrate the great divide between the world of literature and the big or small screen.

Introducing our carefully curated collection designed just for you and your family. If you answered yes to any of the questions above, this collection is precisely what you've been searching for. Recognizing the pivotal role of restorative sleep in a child's overall health and happiness, we incorporate proven mindfulness meditation techniques into engaging bedtime stories. Our goal is to seamlessly blend fictional storytelling with fundamental mindfulness activities, making the bedtime routine not only enjoyable but also beneficial for your child's well-being.

How couples with kids can transform 13 common relationship fights into closer connection, from popular Instagram counselors Erin and Stephen Mitchell (@couples.counseling.for.parents). Parenting changes a couple’s relationship in fundamental ways, but most parents are too exhausted from the...

Hot on the heels of the 500 Words: Black Lives Matter competition hosted by Virgin Radio this month, Bonnier Books UK is publishing a collection of 100 inspiring, moving and poignant short stories submitted by children from across the country. Almost 6,000 children, aged between 5 and 13, submitted stories expressing their personal experiences, tales of empathy, learning and respect, building on the international conversation around Black Lives Matter.

Tom's life changed quite a bit since he inherited a Ghost Train full of living dead creatures. As the fairground is struck by mysterious earthquakes, even Mimi the ghost-girl seems to pale. Vlarad the Vampire has reason to believe that a restless poltergeist haunts the old town square. So, Tom and his undead friends have to go ghost-hunting - without anyone noticing, of course.

Clara and Henrik are married and living in a beautiful inherited villa in Oslo. She is a single-mindedly ambitious child-rights activist at the Ministry of Justice. Having grown up in rural Western Norway, she is also an Oslo outsider. Henrik is a doctor from a well-to-do Oslo family. Though their marriage is under serious strain, they share a devotion to their twin sons and their work. Then a Pakistani Norwegian child is admitted to Henrik’s hospital and dies in his care. The boy had clearly been the victim of child abuse. Soon after, a related murder rocks the city.

Fourteen-year-old Tom Röschenberg has inherited a ghost train and its members of the undead are very lively! And it's a suspenseful time for our young Ghostsitter: Vlarad the vampire has consumed too much hamster blood and has now turned into one, and Wombie the Zombie's hundredth deathday is coming right up. But the ritual for celebrating Wombie's deathday is no easy task: It requires a voodoo dagger, a magic ring, and an enchanted cauldron, and if Tom and his undead friends don't perform the ritual in time, Wombie will turn to dust.

A well written story for things that go bump in the night in your nightmares.

A horrified Mr Enfield recalls his encounter with Jekyll. Utterson becomes paranoid and decides to send Hastie and Mr Enfield to Hyde’s for answers.

The villainous Mr. Hyde plans to tear down the pillars of society, but first he must devise a way to get rid of his consciousness.

Utterson has sent Mr. Enfield to find out what Hyde was doing at the lab, Meanwhile Mr. Poole and Mr. Guest find that they have been robbed and receive a strange thank-you letter addressed to a man named Mr. Jekyll.

The three young friends Justin, Toby, and Mable help to solve crimes in their community. "The midnight thieves strike again. This night at Mable's and Toby's new house, who's family just moved in. Will the two young siblings with the help of their new neighbor friend Justin find the thieves and help the city rid themselves of the crime duo?" Come along on their adventures.

Akashic Books continues its award-winning series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. This anthology includes brand-new stories by: Tommy Moore, Jessica Breheny, Naomi Hirahara, Calvin McMillin, Liza Monroy, Elizabeth McKenzie, Jill Wolfson, Ariel Gore, Jon Bailiff, Maceo Montoya, Micah Perks, Seana Graham, Vinnie Hansen, Peggy Townsend, Margaret Elysia Garcia, Lou Mathews, Lee Quarnstrom, Dillon Kaiser, Beth Lisick, and Wallace Baine.

Jimmy LaRose's passion for people who give has inspired philanthropists around the world to change the way they invest in nonprofits. His belief that donors are uniquely positioned to give charities what they truly need, leadership more than money, is the basis for his work with individuals, governments, corporations and foundations, in the US, Europe, Asia, and Middle East. Jimmy, in his role as author, speaker, corporate CEO, and nonprofit CEO champions all of civil society's vital causes by facilitating acts of benevolence that bring healing to humanity.

Precious Is My Child is a compilation written by students of all ages, parents, victims of bullying, and members of the community who have joined together through the written word to proclaim that bullying must stop! We all have a responsibility to choose peace over hate, love over war, and most of all to follow God's first and greatest commandment.

Dealing with many ups and downs in today's ever increasing changing world and the heartache's that come with relationships. The knowledge of love found and lost. An audiobook filled with emotions and deep soul searching. Feelings that many can associate with and reaches deep into the inner soul.

When there really did seem to be more stars in Hollywood than in heaven, Hollywood Stage had them performing films as radio plays - on the sponsor's dime, of course. Classic films now become audiobooks, with many featuring the original stars from way back when. Here's Winchester '73 starring James Stewart and Stephen McNally.

Nick Kaplan and Aidan Blake are experienced secret agents, stars of MI-5...or they were until they moved in together and became lovers all in one fell swoop. Now, before they have a chance to work out what's happening between them, they face their hardest test yet: keeping their hands off each other when they go undercover as strangers. Someone is selling deadly secrets to Great Britain's enemies, and a terrible chemical weapon is about to fall into the wrong hands.

Discover the visionary ideas of one of the most influential figures in the realm of self-help and personal development with "James Allen: Pioneer of Positive Thinking." This illuminating volume celebrates the life and legacy of James Allen, whose groundbreaking insights into the power of thought have inspired generations to unlock their potential and lead more meaningful lives.