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What if Alice was a cat? Then, she would be an awesome cat! Alice is a calico cat that was once a stray and came from a feral community. She was rescued by an organization for cats at an early age, then she was spayed and neutered for her own protection because she was a very sickly kitty, and they didn't want her to pass on her sickness to her kittens.

Poems on the Spot is an audiobook that features everyday life through poetry.

The beginning was the best part of my life 'til it was not. "Everything about the middle part of my life seemed flawed, with every recovered memory becoming a nightmare, right up until the end...maybe." "I have heard it once said that being in a relationship won't heal you and being single won't kill you but I'm in a relationship of a sort with both men and it has healed me but yet I'm single to a point and it's killing me because I can't choose whom to be with, much less whom to trust. Once I do, what will happen?"

I’ll be trying to focus on the stuff with real-life consequences or aspects so I’ve written it all down and put them into this book. So this is my book that is stacked with poems and stuff.

As the struggles of being a new entrepreneur were quickly mounting, giving him with the feeling of having bit off a lot more than he could chew, Peter reached out to his old friend in the hopes of gaining some much needed insight and mental stimulation. But he had no idea what was about to transpire or the grand discoveries he would receive.

Written and narrated by an award winning trial judge passionate about judicial education with more than 40 years of courtroom experience, this book provides the listener the collective wisdom of almost 27 years on the bench in a heartfelt and entertaining way. The plain-spoken advice helps new judges, attorneys and member of the public understand the rule of law and what it means to be a judge. Paul Luvera, a member of the National Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame, believes this book should be required listening for all trial judges.

Proper Burial is the story of Ashley Stonewall, an average 32-year-old woman who doesn't look for trouble, doesn't crave adventure, and never sought out the details of her own past. However, on her 33rd birthday, the dark secret of her bloodline finally seeks her out. In the derelict mansion of her long-dead recluse father, Ashley must follow the clues left by her recently deceased mother to traverse the ancient halls of her childhood home and uncover the mystery behind the strange events and haunting disturbances that plague her on her fateful birthday.

In De Profundis, Oscar Wilde, in a lengthy letter to his former lover, reflects on suffering, forgiveness, and redemption. As a confessional text, it ranks with the Confessions of Saint Augustine as an examination of the nature of penitence, its origin and transformative effect. T. W. H. Crosland (1865-1924), a social commentator, was extremely moralistic. Among his targets was Oscar Wilde, whose contrition, as expressed in De Profundis, he believed to be an elaborate and convenient sham.

The primary character is recovering from the loss of his wife of nearly 25 years. He uses the experience of his past to rescue a stranger and then protects that person from an attempted kidnapping. The scenes of the book are set in present-day rural West Texas with events occurring in Houston and on Galveston Island. The author uses colorful descriptions of the areas, people, and actions to draw in the listener.

This quirky, futuristic romp into extreme consumer activism pits time-traveling sentient giraffes and lions against each other in a society where corporations have total control. Who says crime doesn't pay?

Four-year-old White Heron begins her journey as a master shaman when she arrives in Teotihuacan with her sister Quilla and Mama Couen. Her fledgling skills prove the only defense against a priest of the Lord of Darkness in The Mother Serpent's Daughter, a short story prequel to the historical fantasy novel, Zero Time.

Dr. Flare Haich offers the only hope for diverting a solar flare that will dwarf the 2012 Mayan Event, which killed her parents and a half-billion others. She must overcome the betrayal of one she trusted and launch Empress III to keep the Sun's fiery message from scorching the Earth as One Imix-the time of new beginnings-arrives.

Two black jaguars become the symbol of hope for a race facing extinction when they accompany a dying traveler back to her home planet. Jaguar Hope a novelette, tells of the ill-fated journey to Earth's Age of Crystal in this action-packed prequel to the award-winning historical fantasy novel, Zero Time.

The Box and the Punching Fish is an audiobook delight full of musical instruments and sound effects to enhance the narration of the adventure. It is a story involving an axolotl in a rain forest with lessons of change, adaptation, acceptance, and a strong message that if you head out in anger, you will only get hurt yourself.

Erleben Sie über 14 Stunden spannende Unterhaltung mit Geistern, Dunkelmännern, Untoten, Betrügern, Dieben, Narzissten, Hexenmeistern, zwielichtigen Zauberkünstlern und bösartigen Schurken. Alle diese Werke haben immer wieder die Phantasie und das Interesse an Schauergeschichten bei den Zuhörern neu entfacht. Um euch so richtig das Gruseln zu lehren, haben wir diese besonderen Geschichten ausgewählt und in dieser Hörbuch-Playlist versammelt.

Spending spring break in Peru with her grandmother isn't sixteen-year-old Jade's idea of fun. She'd much rather be with her friends at Lake of the Ozarks. Then she meets Felix, a museum director's son. Jade discovers only she and Felix can telepathically access messages left on engraved stones in the age of dinosaurs. Following the ancient stones' guidance, they enter the Labyrinth of Time and - with a shapeshifting dog's help - seek a red crystal called the Firestone.

Sienna thought surrendering to Donovan’s control would satisfy the hunger inside her, but her world takes an unexpected turn when her father intervenes, forcing her back home and away from the man who’s awakened her deepest desires. As Donovan wrestles with his feelings and the threat of losing her forever, Sienna must navigate her growing infatuation with Lisa—a cunning, manipulative beauty who wants to be more than a distraction. Torn between loyalty, lust, and longing, Sienna is pulled deeper into a web of passion and power struggles.

Dive into the witty world of Egregious English, a delightful 1903 satire that playfully skewers English society and its quirks. With a blend of humor and sharp insights, listeners will find themselves both entertained and challenged by Croslands astute observations. As the author, writing under the pseudonym “Angus McNeil,” he sheds light on attitudes of a bygone era that would raise eyebrows in today’s sensibilities. Join us for a journey through the mind of this British author, poet, and journalist (1865-1924) who masterfully combines comedy with social critique. (David Wales)

Journey through the rich history and vibrant customs of Ireland and its people with Wild Irishman. This podcast features the unapologetically critical perspective of Englishman Thomas Crosland, whose views reflect the prejudices of his time in the late 1800s. Published in 1905, Croslands commentary comes from an era when many American cities displayed signs reading, No Irish Need Apply. As a proud Irishman myself, I encourage listeners‚Aîespecially those of Irish descent‚Aîto approach this work with an open mind, acknowledging its historical context, whether you choose to engage with it ...

Legend tells of a sword that makes a warrior’s enemies fall to their knees in surrender. Sheni isn’t sure if he believes the drunken ramblings of old space pirates, but what he does know is that a sword like that would fetch an eye-watering price. Unfortunately, the trail leads them from ancient temples to prison planets, and retrieving the sword from its final resting place might cost the crew more than they’re willing to pay. Especially since someone on board the Silver Hart is keeping a secret with deadly implications....