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  Tigg and the Bandicoot Bushranger

  Jackie French

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  The year is 1859 and the goldfields are filled with diggers -- and danger! 
    
  Orphaned twelve-year-old Tigg is the Bandicoot Bushranger, the youngest bushranger on the Ballarat goldfields in 1859. 
  When a robbery goes wrong, Tigg must flee in disguise as one of the tens of thousands of Chinese men and boys braving heat, thirst, starvation and murderous attacks on the long road from Robe in South Australia to the goldfields in Victoria. 
  But even further danger threatens. Who has offered a large sum of money for Tigg's capture? And is the mysterious Henry Lau a friend or enemy? 
  To be safe, Tigg must solve the greatest mystery of all. 
  Who is Tigg?AWARDSCBCA Notable Book 2025Shortlisted - Book Links Award for Children's Historical Fiction 2025Shortlisted - 2025 ACT Literary Awards  
  HarperCollins Australia Children’s 2024

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  Collision Orbit - The Invisible...

  Clyde Beck

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  Collision Orbit by Clyde Beck - The tiny asteroid with the frightened girl and the wrecked spacer with the grim young man slowly spun closer and closer ... but the real danger came after the crash! 
  There's one good thing about a blowout. You don't need a mechanic to tell you what the trouble is when it happens. This was the first blowout I ever had, but as soon as I heard that explosive pinging whistle and felt the floppy jolting and the terrifying sensation of a vehicle out of control, I knew what was wrong. I reached forward and cut the power. 
  When I leaned back in my seat I was sweating and my stomach was pushing my tonsils around, and not only on account of the sudden switch from one and a half G's to free fall. I was in a jam, and I didn't need a mechanic to tell me that, either. Spaceships don't carry spare drive tubes. 
  Not little wagons like the Aspera, anyway. If you could get a spare inside the hull you would have to leave out the air plant or the groceries or else stay home yourself, and even then there would be no room for the tools to make the change. Retubing is a dock job, and the nearest docks were a million miles away on Phobos and getting farther fast. 
  And besides, you never need a spare. Tubes don't blow in space. Diamondized graphite is tough—you caliper the throat every time you dock, and after a few thousand G-hours you find enough erosion to cut down efficiency to the point where it's a good idea to put in a new liner. 
  I knew all this, but at the same time I knew the main tube had blown. What I didn't know was what I was going to do about it. I lit a cigarette and took a deep drag, just in case the stimulating effect of the quabba smoke would give me an inspiration.

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  Babe Ruth and the Baseball Curse

  David A. Kelly

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  Before 1918, the Boston Red Sox were unstoppable. They won World Series after World Series, thanks in part to their charismatic pitcher-slugger Babe Ruth. But some people on the Red Sox felt the Babe was more trouble than he was worth, and he was traded away to one of the worst teams in baseball, the New York Yankees. From then on, the Yankees became a golden team. And the Red Sox? For more than 80 years, they just couldn’t win another World Series. Then, in 2004, along came a scruffy, scrappy Red Sox team. Could they break Babe Ruth’s curse and win it all?

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  Pendle Witches The - England...

  Christopher Allen

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  The Pendle Witches England 1600's 
  Book 2 of 7  The Tale of Anne Whittle /Old Chattox 
  The books are fictionally based on the true names and part facts of seven of the accused witches involved being sentenced to death mostly, although innocent, and is as follows: 
  Anne Whittle, known as Old Chattox, was once a beloved healer in Lancashire, her voice and herbal wisdom cherished by her village. But years of hardship turned her into a bitter outcast. When a devastating drought struck, her desperate plea to the spirits brought not salvation, but a flood—and with it, accusations of witchcraft. Betrayed by her former friend Demdike and cornered by a starving village, Chattox confessed to a devil’s pact to save her daughter, Anne Redferne, from execution. Condemned as a witch, she faced the gallows with defiance, whispering to the earth itself: "The earth remembers me." Her death did not silence her. To this day, her spirit lingers on Pendle Hill, a ghostly reminder of injustice, her voice carried by the wind—a cunning woman who refused to be forgotten.  
  This is the second book in a series of seven audiobooks and I do hope you enjoy this second instalment, and it's only $3 dollars, all subsequent will remain at that price. 
  I have worked very hard and meticulously to provide you with an enjoyable experience, the initial opening credit music which does run to approximately 2  minutes plus, called Haunting Elegy, uses flute and harp to set the scene of witches living life as they could. The closing music ends in a sad way, called Melancholy same instrumental at nearly 3 minutes as the fate that befalls these innocent people awaits them.!  
  The story itself runs to about 13 minutes, and and is narrated in my own voice.  
  Prologue  chapters and Epilogue, 
  :Prologue The Weight of memory, 1/The Healer's Daughter, 2 The Rivalry, 3/The Descent, 4/The Trial, Epilogue The Legacy

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  The First Noel

  Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo...

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  Classic Christmas carols are perfect for reflecting on the true meaning of the season. Discover how the angels proclaimed Jesus' birth to the frightened shepherds, and then follow the shepherds as they are guided by the star shining in the east to the stable where Jesus was born. “The first Noel the angel did say, was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; in fields where they lay keeping their sheep, on a cold winter's night that was so deep. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Israel.” The scripture verse from Luke 2:8-12 is featured in the audio book as well. “And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.  This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Luke 2: 8-12 NIV Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.®Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.Other audio books in the Christmas Carol series include: We Three Kings, Angels We Have Heard On High, and Away In A Manger.

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  How Food Choices Can Transform...

  Asher Vesper

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  Are you eager to enhance your well-being and contribute positively to the environment through informed dietary choices? 
  In search of a thorough resource that outlines everything you need to know to make impactful food selections that benefit both your health and our planet? Your quest ends here! 
  This guide is your essential ally for enriching your understanding, applying your newfound knowledge, and engaging in practical experiences. With this audiobook, you're poised for transformative success. 
  Deep insights into how food choices can enhance your health and benefit the environment. In-depth explanation of conscious dietary decisions and their effects. Effective strategies for implementing positive changes in your diet. 
  Our guide sets itself apart through extensive coverage, essential for your journey toward better health and environmental stewardship. Concepts are explored in detail without merely skimming the surface. 
  Please note, this guide is an independent resource created for your educational benefit and is not affiliated with any official health or environmental entity. 
  Crafted with a clear structure and straightforward language, our guide ensures smooth transitions between topics. Say goodbye to complex jargon and welcome content that is clear, precise, and technically accurate. 
  So why wait? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your guide, and embark on your journey towards a healthier lifestyle and a more sustainable planet!

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