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  Electoral Apocalypses: The...

  Jim Weiss

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  How America Survived Three Divisive Elections:  These three memorable audio episodes, written and narrated by Jim Weiss, make ideal listening for voters (and voters-to-be), lovers of history, and all concerned citizens.  This three-part audio series sheds light on the stormy present by exploring the turbulent past. Through the surprising tales of three divisive presidential elections, master storyteller Jim Weiss explores the flexibility of America's democratic system, and the resilience of its people.   These memorable episodes make ideal listening for voters (and voters-to-be), lovers of history, and all concerned citizens.   Included:  Electoral Apocalypses, Episode 1: Poison Pens and Pistols at Dawn: Jefferson, Hamilton, Burr, and the Election of 1800  A brand-new nation faces its greatest crisis yet: as the beloved George Washington leaves the White House, rival factions try to set the course for America's future. Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, and Aaron Burr get down and dirty, in an election that features one shocking moment after another. Will the American Revolution devour itself? Or will the young republic find a way through?  Electoral Apocalypses, Episode 2: A House Divided: The Election of 1860 and the Coming of the Civil War  Tumultuous political conventions, delegates who refuse to support official nominees, terrorist attacks, and confrontations in the streets as a nation searches its soul. It may sound all too contemporary, but this was the election of 1860. Storyteller Jim Weiss puts you right into the action as the United States, its political parties, and its ordinary citizens wrestle with the issue of slavery, using words, ballots, and finally bullets to settle their differences. Even listeners who think they know all about this era may learn some surprising information. Episode 3: The Whole World is Watching: Riots, Radicals, and the Election of 1968  Peaceful demonstrations and cities on fire from riots; noble words cut short

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  Fairytale Twists Bind-Up...

  Crabtree Tadpoles

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  Twelve classic fairytales, told with a twist!
  What will happen when the Pied Piper plays his magic pipe, and the rats don't leave? What happens when Sleeping Beauty really does sleep for a hundred years - and wakes up to a very different place? Thumbelina dreams of being a model on the catwalk. Then a local fashion show comes to town. Could this be her big chance?
  Short, fun re-imaginings of children's favorite tales that transport beloved timeless characters to the modern world.

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  Tales From the Tank: Season 1...

  Porsche Ray

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  Telling Melinda he could talk, was his choice. Melinda telling her father that he could talk, wasn't. Trapped in a cup, Teensie has to speak up for himself and demand respect from the people who care for him. 
  A message from Teensie: 
  Being in a tank has its advantages. Primarily, people forget that I’m there. I mean, let’s be realistic for a moment, even when they do remember I’m around, they don’t see me as a threat. 
  I’m just a harmless goldfish. 
  But that’s not my full story. See, I’m more than just a goldfish. I can talk - and the people I talk to can understand me. 
  I live with an amazing family, Melinda and her father, who are doing everything they can do to keep me safe and give me the life I dream about. 
  Melinda has her books, and I have mine. This is my side of the story. In Tales From the Tank you’ll hear about what actually goes on in the Longers' home, and out in the community! 
  Come with me, and let me take you underwater to experience the adventure my way! 
  From Porsche Ray: 
  This short story is Season 1: Episode 1 of Tales From the Tank - short stories that take place within the full-size novels. Season 1 matches up with Book 1 of the MELINDA series, “Melinda and Her Father Go Scuba Diving". 
  These stories contain bonus content NOT included in the novels, but the storyline does run parallel to what you will see in the larger books. 
  Like all books in the MELINDA series, the content is safe, fun, and absolutely age-appropriate.

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  The Willow-Wren and The Bear

  Brothers Grimm

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  A wolf and a bear walk together in the woods, discussing the beautiful singing of the willow-wren. After the bear offends some baby birds, there is a war called between the creatures of the air and the creatures of the land. The birds send in a gnat to spy on the creatures of the land and learn their battle secrets.

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  Face to Face with Witch Hazel -...

  T.J. Gram

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  🎃✨ Get ready for a magical and laugh-out-loud adventure in this enchanting children’s audiobook! 
  In Face to Face with Witch Hazel: A T.J. Gram Interview, author T.J. Gram invites listeners into a fun and imaginative interview with the delightful and eccentric Ms. Witch Hazel—a 123-year-old witch with a big heart, a house full of magical creatures, and a hilarious outlook on life. 
  Narrated with charm and character by Michelle Ochitwa and Claire Glover, this unique story is brought to life with vivid storytelling, whimsical energy, and just the right sprinkle of magic. 
  Set in a mysterious forest, Witch Hazel shares her quirky life stories with reporter T.J. Gram, revealing:Her spell school adventures and magical mishaps (including accidentally turning her uncle into a pair of shoes!)Life with 13 cats, two bats named Ben & Jerry, and a toad named HarveyHer broom-flying blunders and wand-shopping at Bartholomew’s Wand EmporiumWhy Halloween is her favorite holidayAnd how being different is something to be celebrated 
  🎧 Why kids and families love this audiobook:Delightfully funny and full of magical surprisesPositive themes about embracing who you areFun Halloween vibes without the scareBonus: A special recipe for Grammy’s Cauldron Cookies at the end!Produced by Audiobook Publishing Services with high-quality sound and engaging narration 
  Whether you're looking for a non-scary Halloween audiobook, a bedtime laugh, or a feel-good fantasy story with empowering messages, Face to Face with Witch Hazel is a charming listen that the whole family will enjoy. 
  Press play and fly into a world where magic is real, laughter is loud, and witches bake cookies!

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  The Plagiarist From Rigel IV

  Evan Hunter

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  The Plagiarist From Rigel IV by Evan Hunter - Writing stories was hard work—unless Fred had a typewriter like "Reggie" that could write by itself! Nonsense? Fred agreed until he met— THE PLAGIARIST FROM RIGEL IV 
  I bought the typewriter in a pawn shop on Third Avenue. 
  The pawn shop proprietor was a balding old man with a walrus mustache. 
  "How much?" I asked him. 
  "Five dollars," he said casually. 
  I glanced at him skeptically. The machine was a Remington Noiseless, with italics, probably worth a little over a hundred new, and it couldn't have been more than a year or two old. 
  "How much?" I asked. 
  "Five dollars, is what I said. Five." He held up the fingers of his widespread hand. "Five. One-two-three...." 
  "What's wrong with it?" I asked suspiciously. 
  The old man shrugged. "Something has to be wrong with it? Listen, young man, don't look a gift horse in the mouth." 
  "How come it's so cheap?" 
  The old man sighed deeply. "You try to do a favor, you get all kinds of questions. Would you feel happier if I charged you fifty-five dollars?" 
  "I wouldn't pay fifty-five dollars. I haven't got that much money." 
  "Have you got five dollars? Can you pay that much?" 
  "Yes. But...." 
  "All right, take the machine. A case goes with it. Believe me, young man, this is a bargain." 
  "Five dollars?" I asked again. 
  "Five dollars. You want it? Yes or no? I got other things to do." 
  "I'll take it." 
  The old man smiled. "Good, you'll never regret it." 
  He slid the machine off the counter and put it into its case. He snapped the case shut then, locked it, and handed me the two keys.

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