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England, 1486. King Henry VII has recently snatched the English Crown and now sits on the throne, while young Prince Edward, who has a truer claim, has apparently disappeared. Meanwhile, a penniless kitchen boy named Lambert Simnel is slaving away at a tavern in Oxford - until a mysterious friar, Brother Simonds, buys Lambert from the tavern keeper and whisks him away in the dead of night. But this is nothing compared to the secret that the friar reveals: You, Lambert, are actually Prince Edward, the true King of England!

The Old City lay dark and cold … It is night. And Edmund is alone. His mother is gone. His aunt, who went in search of her, is dead. His sister has disappeared. Edmund has no one. Except for a stranger of the night.

After his father is killed fighting for the Union, 13-year-old Tom Carroll takes a job at a Brooklyn ironworks to support his family. He quickly learns that they are building an iron-clad, "unsinkable" ship to be called the Monitor to finally sink the Confederates' "unsinkable" ship, the Merrimac.

When Philip Malloy starts humming along to his school's daily playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner", his insistence on continuing to do so even after his teacher, Miss Margaret Narwin, asks him to stop sets in motion a chain of events that will soon ripple out beyond anything Phil or Miss Narwin could have imagined. Phil's friends, his teachers, and the school administration are soon swept up in the controversy...and that's just the beginning!

Guided by premonitions and a fateful car ride, a burned-out retail worker stumbles into the grand exit from womanhood. Meanwhile, in a galaxy not so far away, an alien prince goes rogue with his sentient spaceship, seeking purpose in the great glimmering void. As the two of them come together in a fusion of body and mind, they must reckon with their assigned identities.

Hiding from a cadaverous stalker in 1046 England, Thorston races to unleash the magical charms from the diabolical Book Without Words. Suddenly, with success almost in his grasp, he slumps to the floor, muttering cryptic words. Newbery Award-winning author Avi adds this jewel to his many literary gems.

Early Whitcomb's family needs a miracle. Their Iowa farm has been in the family for generations, but a long drought has withered their savings and left them in debt - and in danger of foreclosure. Early's uncle, Jesse, thinks he has the solution: to head West and dig for gold. Fueled by reports of prospectors striking it rich in the Rocky Mountains, Jesse can't think about anything but gold. Early is wild to go with him, as much for the adventure as for the gold. But the journey costs money - more than the boys can afford....

Avi Steinberg is stumped. After defecting from yeshiva to Harvard, he has only a senior thesis essay on Bugs Bunny to show for his effort. While his friends and classmates advance in the world, he remains stuck at a crossroads, unable to meet the lofty expectations of his Orthodox Jewish...

Welcome to The Youth Mind, a podcast made for thinkers, dreamers, and doers. For now, we’re diving deep into the world of books—because the right book at the right time can change everything. Expect powerful summaries, timeless lessons, and honest reflections from the books that shape mindsets and transform lives. 📚 You’ll hear about: Life-changing ideas from bestselling and underrated books Lessons on mindset, emotions, purpose, relationships, and more. 📚 Books that can change your mindset: Everything is Fuc*ed-https://amzn.to/4cu00UY Sapiens-https://amzn.to/47shQEi I'd highly ...

Fifteen-year-old Fanny retreats into silence, shadow, and karate after a violent attack on her family. She trains in secret, keeps a low profile, and avoids everyone. But when she stops a brutal bullying incident, she’s pulled into a dangerous criminal underworld—where justice is risky, truth is slippery, and survival isn’t guaranteed.

In the year 2549, humanity's reach extends to the icy moon of Europa, where mining robber-barons exploit their low-class subjects and tensions with the Galactic Council of Elders simmer. Space pirates add to the chaos, terrorizing the region. Mora, a dreamer from Earth's slums, stows away on a transport ship bound for Europa, hoping for wealth and power.

Welcome to the Chechen Free Dispatch, the first and only English-language podcast about Chechnya. Starting with a three part series "Chechnya Burns | The Forge of Modern Russia" we will uncover the history of the Chechen wars of the late 1990s and their profound effects on modern Russia. Through a partnership with the Chechen Government in Exile, we can now broadcast the truth about Chechnya - its people, history, current situation, and future. Stay tuned for expert anaclasis, exclusive interviews, and a perspective you can't get anywhere else. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/chechenfreedispatch

In the year 2147, on the moon colony of Artemis, a group of elite military operatives known as The Spartans takes center stage. Led by the fearless Commander Alara Steele, this highly trained team of twelve individuals faces an immense challenge. The Dominion, an authoritarian religious regime, threatens to impose its will on the entire planet, leaving Libertia, a freedom-loving society, in peril.

Next tells the story of 13 inspiring innovators around the world who are already tackling these challenges and transforming our species. Call it Humanity 2.0. Every individual and venture featured in Next is having an outsized impact on human history. Their stories show what the future might look like. But most of all, they will give listeners hope.

In the year 2294, the solar system is a vastly different place from centuries past. Mankind has spread its reach beyond Earth, and the stars above hold new opportunities and dangers. Mars, once a colony, has declared independence from Earth's rule, becoming a fascist and warlike republic. Tensions escalate when a valuable solarium deposit is discovered beneath the Martian surface, coveted by Earth's resource-hungry corporations. Dr. Elias Thorne, a geologist, makes this discovery and decides to keep it a secret, sparking the Martian resistance against Terran oppression.

In the tumultuous journey of adolescence, anxiety and stress can often feel like insurmountable obstacles. But there is hope, and there is help. "Combating Anxiety for Teens 101: A Parent's Guide - Overcoming Social and Personal Anxiety and Stress" is a compassionate and comprehensive guidebook designed to illuminate the path toward mental well-being for teenagers and their families.

In a futuristic city where virtual gaming has evolved into real-world consequences, Jake, an elite gamer, stumbles upon secrets that blur the lines between the digital and the real. Teaming up with unexpected allies, including his enigmatic neighbor Ms. Lawrence, he delves deeper into a world where not everything is as it seems. "Risus Androids" weaves a tale of mystery, alliances, and the age-old battle for truth in a world veiled by illusions.

In the bustling heart of New York City, Josh Sanders, a man ensnared in the monotonous rhythm of his uneventful life, stumbles upon a luminescent alien ship in Central Park. This chance encounter thrusts him into a perplexing cosmic trial designed to challenge human morality, through a lens vastly different from our own.

In a future where the line between the digital and the tangible blurs, Code of the Immortal invites listeners into a mesmerizing world of high-stakes duels and hidden agendas. Aiden, a celebrated virtual gunslinger known for his unparalleled prowess, yearns for something beyond the confines of the digital realm. Little does he know that Evelyn, a brilliant hacker from the depths of the underground, holds the key to a game-changing secret.

In the darkest corners of the cosmos, a cursed ship, known as the Ghost Ship, sails through the endless void. Its spectral crew, damned souls seeking vengeance, hunts malevolent beings in a ceaseless cycle of darkness and retribution. Led by the enigmatic Captain Eldrith, they pursue their haunting mission across the cosmos, leaving behind a trail of eerie legends and whispered tales.