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  Moon Frog in the Stove Pipe The...

  Rüdiger Paulsen, Pixi Gute Nacht...

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  A fantastic story in the bakery with frogs and angels - not only for Christmas!
  Pixi bedtime stories for children: listen and fall asleep.
  This is an auto-narrated audiobook.

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  Walkout

  Tina Shepardson

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  Inspired by a true story, Walkout shows democracy in action as  
     
  Maddie organizes a safe school’s anti-violence walkout. Other kids  
     
  throughout the States are walking out. But Maddie’s principal has  
     
  announced that only older grades can participate. At the same  
     
  time, Maddie’s best friend Stella is too scared to help. Can Stella  
     
  find her courage and join Maddie in walking out?

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  Forever - The Bureaucracy of...

  Robert Sheckley

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  Charles Dennison has spent years in quiet research, following a clue that leads him to the greatest breakthrough in human history: a functioning immortality serum. But when he heads for Washington to patent his discovery, he finds himself hunted through the city by men who seem to know exactly what he carries—and who will stop at nothing to take it. What begins as a desperate flight becomes a descent into secrecy, manipulation, and a disturbing revelation about who truly controls the world. 
  Captured by an underground organization disguised as ordinary citizens, Dennison learns that immortality isn’t new at all. A hidden elite has been quietly hoarding world-changing inventions for decades, guiding humanity from the shadows. Confronted with their vision of “benevolent leadership,” Dennison must choose between submission, destruction, or joining a group of imprisoned scientists who dare to dream of breaking out and giving their discoveries to the world. 
  Robert Sheckley (1928–2005) was one of the most innovative voices of 20th-century science fiction, celebrated for his sharp wit, high-concept ideas, and uncanny ability to twist expectations. Known for stories that blend satire, suspense, and social commentary, Sheckley became a regular in Galaxy, Fantasy & Science Fiction, IF, and other legendary magazines. 
  His work explored the absurdity of institutions, the quirks of human behavior, and the surprising cost of progress. With hundreds of stories, dozens of novels, and a legacy of influencing writers from Douglas Adams to Philip K. Dick, Sheckley’s fiction remains as fresh, daring, and thought-provoking today as when it first appeared.

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  Rieden Reece and the Virtual...

  Matt Guzman

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  The adults in his town are frozen in time. Can this ordinary thirteen-year-old lead friends and foes to defeat the powers behind the madness? 
    
  Rieden Reece is anxious and angry. With all the grown-ups out of commission, the worried teen is working with his best pal to control the mobs of upset children. And after an electric girl shows up out of nowhere, he, his buddies, and three of the worst bullies ever follow her cryptic clues into a bizarre alien tavern full of danger. 
    
  Shocked to learn they’re being targeted by a killer virus, Rieden tries to leverage his charisma and unite the oddball group of kids. But when a mini-universe opens and challenges them to a play-or-die game simulation, his new leadership role means he’s responsible for everyone’s lives. 
    
  As loyalties split, can he stop the squad from splintering and dooming their planet to disaster? 
    
  Rieden Reece and the Virtual Girl is the action-packed fifth book in the Rieden Reece middle grade science fiction series. If you like whimsical humor, LitRPG worlds, and relatable characters, then you’ll love Matt Guzman’s madcap adventure. 
    
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  Human 20 - A Celebration of...

  Patrick Kane

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  Imagine being able to hear for the first time, or see in full-colour, or take your first steps on Earth. This incredible audiobook celebrates the remarkable achievements made in medical engineering, and offers a glimpse of what the future might hold for humanity.Pioneering technological breakthroughs have truly changed lives. For some people, particularly those with disabilities, recent  advances have crossed the realms of the purely imaginable, and reached a place of possibility. People with paraplegia can walk again, those who are hearing impaired can listen to even the faintest sounds, and some people with missing limbs can create beautiful works of art.This phenomenal book is a celebration of all that has been achieved so far, and a look at what might be possible in the near future. Is it inevitable that technology will surpass biology?From cochlear implants and pacemakers, to bionic arms and legs, this empowering book also features spotlights on pioneers including Paralympians Richard Whitehead and Blake Leeper, and the world's first 'cyborg' Neil Harbisson.This edition includes a 'Read-along' track version at the end of the audiobook.

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  The Sand Garden by the Sea -...

  Debra J Cohen

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  Once, in a place called Gaza, Jewish families lived among gardens, vineyards, and the peaceful sound of the sea. It was a land filled with beauty and hope. The Jewish people who lived there loved their homes, their schools, and their neighborhoods. 
  In a spirit of peace, the Jews gave this land to their Palestinian neighbors, hoping it would be the beginning of friendship. But sadly, instead of peace, the leaders called Hamas destroyed the gardens and vineyards. They built only concrete walls and hidden tunnels meant to bring harm, not kindness. 
  Since then, the people of Israel have not found the peace they offered. On October 7, 2023, a terrible attack brought much sorrow and fear. Since that day, the Jewish people have faced more pain and danger, even though their deepest wish is to live safely and peacefully in their homeland. 
  This book was written so children and families around the world will know the story: that the Jewish people long for peace, but their neighbors chose hatred instead of friendship. The author hopes that by remembering the past and telling the truth with gentle hearts, we can all dream of a future where peace and kindness will finally grow again-like gardens by the sea. This book reflects a true story that happened in Gaza when the Jews were forced off of their land as part of a peace deal with the Palestinians. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent.

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