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When We Were Very Young is a book of poetry for children by the legendary British author A.A. Milne and marks the first appearance of the "silly old bear" who would soon become a worldwide sensation: Winnie-the-Pooh.

This second collection of poems from A. A. Milne includes works such as Furry Bear, Sneezles, and Buttercup Days as well as an appearance by the beloved children's character Winnie-the-Pooh. With gentle humor and whimsical lines, Now We Are Six is perfect for anyone—whether you're six or sixty-six.

At a lonely seaside bar, suicidal car valet Geoff Osmah gets rolled by ex-Radio 2 raconteur and celebrity graphologist, Fraser Davis; a crime which sets in motion the endgame for aging dj Pete Moran, whose health, art and wealth are crushed beneath a weight of circumstance he does not understand.

Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society. In this volume we offer up a small selection of talents from the literary landscape of the North American male author whose time has now come again.

Are you the kind of kid who would eat 32 dim sims for a dare, or let your teeth get so dirty they grew mould? Then STEP AWAY, because this audiobook is NOT for you. It's for GOOD boys and girls only!

Winnie-the-Pooh es un libro infantil del autor inglés A. A. Milne y del ilustrador inglés E. H. Shepard. Publicado en 1926, es una colección de cuentos sobre un oso de peluche antropomórfico, Winnie-the-Pooh, y sus amigos Christopher Robin, Piglet, Eeyore, Owl, Rabbit, Kanga y Roo. Es la primera de las dos colecciones de historias de Milne sobre Winnie-the-Pooh, la segunda es The House at Pooh Corner (1928).

Luke Oldham's warm and engaging narration brings these charming characters to life, making this audiobook a delightful experience for listeners of all ages. Whether you're revisiting the story from your own childhood or sharing it with a new generation, Winnie-the-Pooh is a must-have addition to any audiobook collection.

Pooh and all of his friends are here: Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, Owl, Kanga, Roo, and Christopher Robin. In this volume, a new character is introduced as the bouncy, lovable Tigger finds his way into the Hundred Acre Wood, where he quickly joins up with Pooh and his friends!

Karen Cumming and Patricia Milne are sisters who embarked on a daunting journey...one that many of us may go on at some point in our lives. They guided their 98 year old mother, Verna, through Ontario's long-term care system. Unfortunately, few people on the inside of that system seemed to be guiding them. This audiobook is the survival guide they never had. Packed with indispensable resources, tips and insights, it will help you and your family to be proactive and prepared for the decisions that lie ahead. You are not alone.

Originally published in 1928, the second and final Winnie-the-Pooh volume by A.A. Milne follows Pooh Bear and the rest of his friends living in the Hundred Acre Wood—including the newest addition to the cast, Tigger.

From his much publicized childhood on Cotchford Farm to his war experiences, his marriage, and his proprietorship of a successful bookshop in a small English town, the life of the famous author’s son was one of much joy and some pain. It was also one of deep introspection. This book illuminates the shy, quiet man who was a thoughtful observer of the natural world and a gentle commentator on humankind’s relationship to it.

A Gallery of Children is A. A. Milne's first published book of prose. It was released after his poetry collection, When We Were Very Young, and prior to Winnie the Pooh. With his characteristic blend of nonsense, wit and warmth, Milne offers 12 short stories of childish endeavour and mishap. They will delight and amuse listeners both young and not-so-young.

Kim Philby, the so-called Third Man in the Cambridge spy ring, was the Cold War's most infamous traitor, a Soviet spy at the heart of British intelligence. Philby joined Britain's secret service MI6 during the war and went on to head the section tasked with rooting out Russian spies before becoming the service's chief liaison officer with the CIA. He betrayed hundreds of British and US agents to the Russians and compromised numerous operations inside the Soviet Union.

Celebrating 100 years of one of the most beloved icons of children's literature, Winnie-the-Pooh! A delightful new collection of Winnie-the-Pooh stories, told in the style of A. A. Milne, that explores life before the Hundred Acre Wood. How did Christopher Robin meet his beloved bear? Did Pooh...

The first complete collection of A. A. Milne’s short fiction for grown-ups, including several newly discovered stories. He paints memorable scenes – from a children’s birthday party, to an accidental encounter with murder, and a case of blackmail – often with an unexpected twist. But he also deals in poignancy, from the girl who pulls the wool over her boyfriend’s eyes, to a first dance and first disappointment or family reunion and domestic dissonance.

This is the story of Chum, a dog of incredible mischief and personality. Trying to find a new home for Chum is the prime objective of this tale. Is the storyteller the gardener, a son, or perhaps a neighbor? While we may never know it would seem he had more in common with the hapless dog, Chum, than we may suspect at first. A delightful short story from Winnie the Pooh author, A. A. Milne.

Would you ever swallow a goldfish, or throw cat's wee at someone, or make your teacher go mad? Of course not. Because you are a GOOD kid, unlike the naughty children in these repulsive stories.

Dive into the thrilling second installment of Ralph Milne Farleys fantastical series, where interplanetary adventure awaits! Picking up where An Earthman On Venus left off, we follow Myles Cabot, an Earth-born electrical engineer who found himself on the alien world of Poros. After escaping from the clutches of giant intelligent ants known as the Formians, who have enslaved the human-like Cupians for centuries, Cabots journey led him to rescue the captivating Cupian princess, Lilla. But now, a new threat looms as a vengeful Prince Yuri, a renegade Cupian, rallies the Formian empire against ...

Imagine this could you craft your very own radio set from scratch? Before you rush to answer, consider this carefully. We‚Are not asking if you can assemble a set from pre-made parts; were challenging you to create every single component yourself‚Aîfrom the ground up. This means fabricating vacuum tubes, generating the acid for batteries, and even weaving the wires and insulation. Now, envision yourself as the protagonist in a gripping tale‚Aîstranded among intelligent savages in a primitive world. With only your scientific knowledge to guide you, and no tools other than those you ...

An Earthman On Venus first captivated readers in 1924 as a serialized tale titled The Radio Man. This enthralling science fiction adventure, reminiscent of the works of Edgar Rice Burroughs, follows Myles Cabot, an unsuspecting Earthman who finds himself mysteriously transported to the planet Venus. Stripped of clothing and weapons, he navigates a perilous world teeming with man-eating plants and colossal insects. As he grapples with his strange new reality, Myles discovers that the planet is dominated by towering ant-men, who have enslaved the Cupians, a more humanoid race. Captured almost ...