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Printemps, été, automne, hiver... P'tit Loup ouvre grand ses oreilles et va découvrir les sons qui colorent son quotidien. À la fin de chaque histoire, les petits auditeurs sont invités à jouer au grand quiz des sons avec P'tit Loup !

Tony erfährt durch einen Anruf des Mord-Magiers Frank Esslin, dass sich Mr. Silver mittlerweile in dessen Gefangenschaft befindet und durch einen neuen, mächtigen Gegner in Zeit und Raum entführt werden soll. Sollte dies passieren, ist der Ex-Dämon verloren. Tony und Metal finden eine Spur, die zu Kayba führt, und wo dieser steckt, ist Esslin nicht weit. Werden sie schneller sein als ihr neuer Gegner … Der schwarze Druide?

Dive into a captivating collection of enchanting short stories crafted by Q, the intriguing pen name of the renowned and whimsical Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch. Join Amy Gramour as she brings these tales to life, inviting you to explore the rich tapestry of human experience through the lens of masterful storytelling.

Dive into a delightful exploration of humor and character in Uncle Of An Angel. This engaging narrative unfolds the quirky dynamics between an uncle and his niece while offering a witty commentary on the intricacies of 19th-century polite society. With endless possibilities at every turn, youll be eager to discover what surprises await! - Summary by Susan Morin (solo reader)

Step into the vibrant world of Elizabethan London with The Shoemakers Holiday, a delightful play penned by Thomas Dekker and first brought to life in 1599 by the Admirals Men. This enchanting city comedy reveals the trials and tribulations of aristocrat Rowland Lacy, who finds himself smitten with the middle-class Rose Oateley. However, their love faces fierce opposition from both Roses father and Rowlands uncle due to their differing social standings and Rowlands reckless ways. In a bid to prove his worth, Rowland cleverly avoids military service by disguising himself as Hans, a Dutch ...

Join LibriVox volunteers as they present nine delightful recordings of Sally Simpkins Lament; or, John Joness Kit-Cat-Astrophe, a whimsical work by the British humorist and poet Thomas Hood. This charming piece was featured in the Fortnightly Poetry project on January 4, 2015, and showcases Hoods unique blend of wit and lyrical talent.

Rosalynde, or Euphues' Golden Legacie is the enchanting pastoral romance that inspired Shakespeare’s As You Like It. Filled with mistaken identities, witty banter, and the transformative power of love, this tale follows noble lovers who flee to the Forest of Arden, where disguises, games, and dramatic irony shape their fate. A timeless story of romance and self-discovery.

Six Degrees of Black Culture, the podcast where we explore the rich tapestry of Black history, music, culture, and trivia through an interconnected lens. Each episode, we dive into six diverse topics, uncovering how they relate to one another and how their echoes resonate in today’s world. From iconic figures and pivotal events to groundbreaking music and cultural phenomena, we’ll link them all with a mix of fun, thoughtful analysis, and a splash of humor.Tune in and see how the power of six degrees can illuminate the rich, dynamic world of Black culture!

The city of Boston isn’t prepared for the coming storm in this sequel to the “unpredictable” (VOYA) and “fast-paced” (School Library Journal) Savage from New York Times bestselling author Thomas E. Sniegoski. Sidney and her friends have survived the storm that came to the small island...

In Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea, his fourth volume to explore “the hinges of history,” Thomas Cahill escorts the reader on another entertaining—and historically unassailable—journey through the landmarks of art and bloodshed that defined Greek culture nearly three millennia ago. In the...

Thomas B. Costain's four-volume history of the Plantagenets begins with The Conquering Family and the conquest of England by William the Conqueror in 1066, closing with the reign of John in 1216. The troubled period after the Norman Conquest, when the foundations of government were hammered out...

Laura has been married to the man of her dreams for seven months. But, she now discovers, a week before the wedding Matthew made a terrible mistake … Escaping the heartache and humiliation, Laura is whisked off to Florida's Key West by her best friend Marty. A carefree holiday full of...

In the summer of 1993, Thomas Harding travelled to Germany with his grandmother to visit a house by a lake. It had been a holiday home for her family, that she had been forced to leave as the Nazis swept to power. As he began to piece together the lives of the five families who had lived, he realised that this house had witnessed violence, betrayals and murders, had withstood the trauma of a world war and the dividing of a nation.

The nearest thing to painless learning. - The Times Works like a dream. - Daily Telegraph Five minutes in and you already feel like you're winning. - Time Out Looking for a beginner refresher language course that fits into your busy lifestyle and gets you speaking a new language in a matter of...

After the untimely death of their parents, Cytheria and Owen Graye must go out into the world and fend for themselves. Cytheria's journey leads her to the dark and mysterious household of Miss Aldclyffe, a capricious and eccentric woman, who steers Cytheria into a love affair with her charismatic steward, Aeneous Manston. All is not what it seems, and Cytheria finds herself entangled in a violent web of lust, murder, deception, and blackmail.

This is Under Milk Wood as you've never heard it before. The last completely original audio-only production of Thomas' masterpiece, Under Milk Wood, was in 1954 (two months after Thomas's death). It has been reprised countless times since then for stage, TV, and in book form, but this wholly new version, headed by Iwan Rheon as First Voice, keeps Thomas' original script but brings a bold, modern soundscape and authentic Welsh voices to his vivid storytelling.

Gabriel Oak is only one of three suitors for the hand of the beautiful and spirited Bathsheba Everdene. He must compete with the dashing young soldier Sergeant Troy and the respectable, middle-aged Farmer Boldwood. And while their fates depend upon the choice Bathsheba makes, she discovers the terrible consequences of an inconstant heart.

Basic Economics has been written with the thought that learning economics should be not only a relaxed experience but also an enjoyable one.

A lively history of the 'First Fleet' which took convicts from Britain to Australia in 1787; Sydney's early years as 'an open-air prison'; and the colonisation of New South Wales. The story of modern Australia begins in 18th-century Britain, where people were hanged for petty offences but crime was rife, and the gaols were bursting. From this situation was born the Sydney experiment, with criminals perceived to be damaging British society transported to Sydney, an 'open air prison with walls 14,000 miles thick'.

Pride, Prejudice & Permutations: 12 what-if short stories inspired by the original Pride & Prejudice, with more than merely tolerable tales that give a glimpse into several of our beloved Pride and Prejudice characters. These regency romance Jane Austen variations are unique and varied: some are silly, some are serious, and some have magic and mystery!