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Let your little ones enter the world of imagination with this collection of delightfully entertaining children’s stories. Perfect for your Bedtime routine, or that long car trip, or for that much-needed Quiet Time.

A selection of magical stories to entertain your children whilst you are waiting at the airport and are flying to your holiday.

When Frank Johnson arrived in Vietnam in 1969, he was 19, a young soldier untested in combat like thousands of others - but with two important differences: Johnson volunteered for the elite L Company Rangers of the 101st Airborne Division, a long range reconnaissance patrol (LRRP) unit, and he kept a secret diary, a practice forbidden by the military to protect the security of LRRP operations. Now, more than three decades later, those hastily written pages offer a rare look at the daily operations of one of the most courageous units that waged war in Vietnam.

A Word Is Not A Sparrow is a diverse anthology of stories set amid Russian repression through the centuries; personal narrator testimony about the impact in America of immigrant grandparents from Ukraine and elsewhere; powerful fables and allegories that deliver universal messages about displacement, migration, and human connection; and classic Cossack folk tales that are a touchstone of Ukrainian culture. Listen as we let these words fly out around the world.

British aristocrat Thomas Clayborne anticipated a grand adventure in America — but what he imagined is a far cry from the rough-and-tumble reality. When his journey West brings a bold young woman into his life, will he risk everything for true love?

"Short Stories for Kids" is a delightful collection of two enchanting tales that will captivate young listeners and spark their imaginations. This audiobook is packed with a variety of heartwarming, funny, and exciting stories, perfect for bedtime reading or anytime enjoyment. Inside, children will discover a magical world where talking animals go on unexpected adventures, brave heroes solve mysteries, and everyday moments become extraordinary. Each story is crafted to entertain and inspire young minds, imparting valuable lessons and fostering creativity.

Frank Norris and Stan Johnson have been friends since 1995. Both have had successful and lengthy careers in education. Frank was a very senior HMI with Ofsted for 11 years and was the CEO of the Coop Academies Trust for 6 years. Stan was seconded to Ofsted for a year and then returned to headship before working as a senior adviser with Lancashire LA. He has latterly led a successful education consultancy in the North West. Prior to Covid-19, the two gents would meet in Manchester for a pint or two but the pandemic put an end to that. On 1 May 2020, they recorded their first video chat as a way...

Hosted by Frank and Zach, this is a podcast all about film discussion. We talk movies, directors, actors, cinematographers, and everything in-between.

It's Easier if You Don't Struggle

This podcast is all about film discussion. Every week we review one film and discuss one film topic. We talk film, directors, actors, writers and everything in-between