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Did you know that in medieval times dogs were known to have accompanied their masters into battle wearing suits of armour? Or that cows from different regions moo in different accents? Were you aware that the courtship dance of some seahorses can last eight hours? Or that an albatross flies much further in a lifetime than the Apollo astronauts did on their moon missions? In this collection, narrators Jason Zenobia, Charles King and Lawrence Keefe talk us through over 1,000 facts about birds, cats, dogs, fish, horses, insects, lizards, sharks, snakes and spiders.

In what many refer to as one of the first and greatest science fiction thrillers, a mysterious stranger wanders into an inn, wrapped head-to-toe in bandages. What lies beneath the bandages is something even more mysterious. As Wells tackles issues of identity, deception, and the deterioration of the human mind, listeners will be drawn into the story of the mysterious man, whose own mistakes end up whisking him into a whirlwind of deceit, terror, and even murder. In the end, the question will be asked: when your sense of self and identity vanish, who will you become?

In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Charles King talks us through more than 100 amazing facts about the human body, including information about your brain, bones, vision and much more. Whether you're studying human biology or are just interested to find out what makes us tick, this is the perfect listen for you.

Close to a third of adult Americans have been diagnosed with high blood pressure and hypertension, yet over 50% of diagnosed patients don't have it under control; high blood pressure and hypertension are a serious problem. The good news is, blood pressure and hypertension are easily treatable! In this book, we will go over the proven process to successfully prevent, control and lower high blood pressure.

Timeless themes of courage and danger, leadership and honor, along with the bare-knuckle struggle between right and wrong are the hallmark of L. Ron Hubbard’s military and war adventures. Experience the action in these tales set against historical backgrounds as the characters face relentless adversaries and overwhelming odds.

Meal prepping is not a one time thing. It is both a habit and a skill that you can develop over time.

In this book, you will learn all about meal prepping. According to studies, the easiest way to organically shed excess weight is to make your own homemade dishes to make sure that you utilize fresh and whole ingredients. Doing so also lets you cut back on harmful ingredients that are the main causes of weight gain and other lifestyle diseases.

This fantastic quiz features four hundred questions split into forty sections covering all areas of geography, history, literature, music, sport, science and general knowledge. Whether you are a trivia master or a beginner on the quest to prove your knowledge, this is a perfect addition to your Audiobook catalogue.

The South beach diet is neither a low fat or low carb diet. Instead, it teaches the body to bank on the right fats and the right carbs. As an end result, you become more aware of what's good and what's not for your body. And, as you lose weight -- somewhere between 8-13 pounds in the first phase alone -- you also get healthy and learn to choose your food wisely. This book will show you how to do it complete with a list of meal plans and recipes.

How can you use a tree as a compass? What on earth makes maple trees explode? Where is the tallest tree in the world? And how can a tree own itself? Narrator Charles King talks us through the answers to all of these questions and more as we discover over 100 amazing facts about the trees in our environment. So whether you're a dedicated arborist or are just interested in this often overlooked yet wonderful area of nature, then this is the perfect audiobook for you.

Do you know which two people have been granted free food for life at Ben's Chili Bowls in Washington? Which country's capital is known as the city of a thousand minarets? Where could you have found Hairy Bottom Road? And why can you never seem to find the fourth floor in your Seoul hotel? All of these questions and more are answered in this fantastic audiobook of facts. This volume contains over one hundred facts about Berlin, Cairo, Canberra, Cape Town, London, Paris, Seoul, Tbilisi, Washington and Wellington, with the facts separated into sections for easy navigation.

Do you know which year most historians agree saw the very first tank partake in battle? Which country first used the combined might of tanks and air power? What percentage of Germany’s Afrika Korps tanks had been destroyed by the end of the campaign? And which tank was nicknamed Queen of the Desert? In this fascinating audiobook, Charles King talks us through more than 100 amazing facts about tanks, including chapters about their history, the Second World War, tank design and plenty more.

Which cheese do you think is the most expensive in the world? How large was the wheel of cheddar given to Queen Victoria as a wedding present? And what cheese did Napoleon enjoy most as his army swept through Europe? Narrator Charles King answers these questions and more as he talks us through 101 Amazing Facts About Cheese. Whether you’re an experienced cheese buff and want to discover some interesting and little-known facts or you’re simply interested to know more about the process of cheese making, this is the perfect book for you.

Are you tired of hearing your doctor talk to you about your rising blood pressure levels? Do you moan inside when health professionals hand you pamphlets regarding information about hypertension? Does it seem like no matter what you eat or do on a regular basis you cannot seem to curb those levels to a reasonable number? If some or all of these apply to you, you have reached out to the right place!

Life in the modern world seems to have become mostly about acquiring things faster than they lose their value, achieving as many milestones along the way to consider ourselves successful, and chasing after that ever-elusive concept of happiness because we believe it's just beyond the horizon.

Hypertension is one insidious disease. Compared to people with normal blood pressure, those who have this condition are up to four times more likely to develop heart diseases and seven times more likely to suffer a stroke.

It is deemed a lifestyle condition because what typically triggers it is a series of lifestyle decisions that a person makes including diet and level of physical activity. The good news is, this means that your recovery is also completely in your hands.

Want to learn the secrets of secret societies? Have you or a family member been trapped in a secret society? Are secret societies really dangerous or just a group of like-minded people trying to accomplish something important for the betterment of the world? In this book, Notorious Secret Societies, you'll everything you want and need to know!

The ability to impact people is an important skill everyone should have...Influence, on the other hand, will help you indirectly manage and control both those who work for you and those who do not. Influence is an art and it is vital in every facet of life. This audiobook is, therefore, relevant to you regardless of your vocation or career level. This audiobook will help you grow your level of influence for your personal and business life.

How much of the earth’s surface do you think is volcanic in its origin? Have you any idea of the difference between a shield volcano and a stratovolcano? And do you know which 10 eruptions were the largest in human history? Join Charles King as he talks us through all of these things and more and discover 101 amazing facts about volcanos. Whether you’re studying the subject at school or are simply interested to find out more about one of nature’s most impressive and dangerous sights, then this is the perfect book for you.

Are you looking to become more focused, disciplined, and positive? In Daily Meditations: Meditation Made Simple, we cover the principles of stoicism in an easy-to-understand manner. In this guide, you will learn how to meditate, be more self-disciplined and clear, get rid of distractions, be free from negativity, and be an effective problem solver.

Do you know the difference between a meteor and an asteroid? How old do we think the universe is? What are the fastest spinning objects of which we know? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Charles King answers all these questions and more as he talks us through over 100 amazing facts about space.