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  How the Whale Got His Throat

  Rudyard Kipling

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  An audiobook recorded by a native speaker is a unique opportunity not only to get acquainted directly with the work, but also to immerse yourself in the aura of the language: phonetics, intonation, tempo of speech.This audiobook includes several Rudyard Kipling fairy tales about animals, including the beloved "Elephant" by many generations.Content:How the Whale Got His ThroatHow the Camel Got His HumpHow the Rhinoceros Got His SkinThe Elephant's ChildThe Beginning of the Armadillos

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  The Abominations of Yondo - A...

  Clark Ashton Smith

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  The Abominations of Yondo is one of Clark Ashton Smith’s earliest and most haunting tales, first published in 1926. It tells the story of a man exiled into the desolate desert of Yondo, a realm of grotesque landscapes and unspeakable horrors. As he wanders through twisted forests, decaying idols, and monstrous beings, the narrator’s fear builds toward madness, revealing a world that feels ancient, alien, and indifferent to human existence. More prose poem than traditional narrative, it captures the essence of Smith’s imagination—lush, decadent, and steeped in both beauty and dread. The story laid the groundwork for his later cosmic fantasies set in realms like Zothique and Hyperborea, where decay and divinity coexist under dying suns. 
  Clark Ashton Smith (1893–1961) was an American writer, poet, and artist whose work helped define the golden age of weird fiction. Born in Auburn, California, Smith was largely self-educated, developing a vast vocabulary and a fascination with the macabre. Encouraged by H. P. Lovecraft and a contributor to Weird Tales, Smith created vividly imagined worlds filled with doomed civilizations, decadent sorcerers, and monstrous gods. His stories—such as The City of the Singing Flame and The Dark Eidolon—combined rich, lyrical language with a sense of cosmic fatalism that rivaled Lovecraft’s. Beyond fiction, he was an accomplished poet and sculptor, blending sensuality and strangeness across art forms. Though less known in his lifetime, Smith’s influence has only grown, his ornate visions continuing to inspire generations of fantasy and science fiction writers.

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  PAPA THE POPULAR PRINTER - A...

  T. Lynette Yankson

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  "PAPA THE POPULAR PRINTER" is an extraordinary nonfiction story about protagonist James Henry Forniss. He amazingly evolves from a young man as a shoe shiner, to become a successful Professional Printer. 
  Akin to today's "IT" Information Technologist. His ingenious transformation was rare for a "colored man" especially in the south during post slavery 20th Century era. 
  This true story depicts challenges "Colored" people faced to overcome racial barriers to advance in America in the early 1900"s. Children will learn about the "Power of One"! How one determined youth with strong faith, confidence and courage to "never give up" transformed his life and many others. JH became a Community Activist whose influence dramatically enhanced the development of his hometown, Uniontown, AL. 
  "A great human revolution in just a single individual will help achieve a change in the destiny of a nation and further will enable a change in the destiny of all humankind." ---- Daisaku Ikeda

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  The Grand Teton Stampede

  C.R. Fulton

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  “STAMPEDE!” Isaiah yells as the herd heads straight at his and Ethan’s tent… Twelve-year-old Isaiah Rawlings wished for only one thing this summer, a camping trip outside of Kentucky. I’m so tired of camping in my backyard, he groaned. Isaiah pleads with his parents to reconsider their usual summer trip to dusty old museums and big cities.  When his dad unexpectedly announces a trip to Grand Teton National Park, Isaiah is ecstatic! On the second night of camping, He wakes to a thunderous noise that grows louder and louder. The ground begins to tremble. Earthquake?! Isaiah scrambles from his tent…  When Isaiah, his cousin Ethan, and sister Sadie investigate the next morning, tracks lead them back to a broken fence. As they scan the surrounding area, something seems off…Why? More than one set of tracks lead into the park. Was this stampede accidental or is there more to the story? Join The Campground Kids as they work together to solve their first mystery in Grand Teton National Park.

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  The History of Simple Simon

  Anonymous Anonymous

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  "The History of Simple Simon" is a classic English nursery rhyme narrative that follows the whimsical misadventures of a simple-minded boy named Simon. With rhyming verses and comical episodes, the story portrays Simon attempting various everyday tasks, such as attempting to purchase a pie without a penny, fishing for a whale in his mother's pale, and so on, only to fail in humorous and absurd ways due to a lacking in common sense. To this day, this nursery rhyme remains as a playful and memorable piece of traditional folklore.

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  I Love My Mom (English Only) - I...

  Shelley Admont

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  Everybody loves their Mom, no matter what their age. In this bedtime story, the little bunny Jimmy and his older brothers try to find a perfect present for Mom’s birthday. They want to show how much they love her. What creative solution did they find to express their feelings? You will find out in this illustrated children’s book. This children’s book is part of a collection of short bedtime stories. This story may be ideal for reading to your kids at bedtime as it’s enjoyable for the whole family!

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