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In the Middle Ages, east of the Caspian Sea is a place that the Persians call Turan (TWO-ran). A wealthy sultan rules the land and lives in a palace. The roofs of the Sultan’s well-guarded palace are covered in pure gold. Someone known as Amit, the Great Thief of Turan, wants to steal that gold.

Dad's love to tell terribly good jokes! You know the ones that make you cringe, then laugh because they’re told by your dad - and you only get one dad, right? Well if you love cheesy one-liner jokes, you will love this audiobook! Great for anyone that loves bad jokes!

An intruder has broken into Pendywick Place, attempting to steal back Victoria’s torn page. This spurs Basil and Victoria to strike up an alliance with Lord Fred Brody and his siblings - and it sweeps them to the bustling city of Bath in pursuit of the menacing Professor Winchester. But while they attempt to navigate the treacherous social waters, the tenuous bond between Basil and Victoria may be strained to breaking. And the looming confrontation with the increasingly-volatile Winchester if approached without heed, could prove to be fatal.

Christmas is forbidden at Pendywick Place. A tragic shadow from Basil Collingwood’s past looms over the season. Nevertheless, he plans to take Victoria to the Hampton Court Christmas Ball, to confront his former mentor - and her attempted murderer - Professor Winchester. If they can steal back Victoria’s unbreakable code from him, they may save England itself. If they cannot, it will put all of Europe in grave danger.

London, November 3, 1881. A young woman slips through the curtains of fog down Pendy Corner to the 26th house in the row. She vacillates at the gate. For, past that sullen door, she must seek the help of the distinctively eccentric and impatient young language expert named Basil Collingwood. The fate of Europe, and indeed, the free peoples of the world may depend upon getting him to understand her. The only trouble? She cannot speak a word.

This book is not just a biography of a young man on the path to sainthood; it is an invitation to walk with Carlo Acutis, to understand his love for God, and to be inspired by his life of faith, charity, and devotion. Whether you are a long-time devotee of Carlo or newly acquainted with his story, this comprehensive guide offers a unique opportunity to deepen your faith and discover the power of living a life rooted in love and service.

In the midst of life's storms, finding a beacon of hope can feel like a daunting journey. "When Life Falls Apart: Discovering Rays of Hope Amidst Shadows," authored by William Gomes, offers a guiding light through these times of uncertainty and pain. This thirty-day spiritual journey is rooted in the wisdom of Scripture and the rich traditions of Catholic mysticism, designed to be a source of comfort and inspiration for anyone navigating the turbulent waters of hardship and seeking solace in the presence of God.

Are you seeking hope and clarity amidst life's storms? William Gomes's "In Mary's Footsteps: A 30-Day Path of Prayer and Reflection in Uncertain Times" beckons you into a transformative journey alongside Mary, the Mother of Jesus. This devotional guide is a beacon of light for anyone yearning for solace, spiritual connection, and deeper faith through Marian devotion.

Step into a world of enchantment and wonder with "Tedd with a Broken Button and Other Stories." This captivating collection weaves together three heartwarming tales that will ignite the imaginations of young listeners and transport them to magical realms filled with adventure, friendship, and bravery.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Daytona. Greater than a Tourist—Daytona Beach, Florida USA by author Heather Griffin offers firsthand and personal insight into the best ways to visit the world’s most famous beach. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater than a Tourist series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

In No More Scary Nights: A Tale of Hope and Resilience, young listeners are invited to join the journey of three children who are unexpectedly taken away from their families. As they navigate the confusing and frightening experience of being separated from their loved ones, they discover the power of their own inner strength and the importance of never losing hope.

It is too late to retrieve the code. Victoria and Basil must instead recreate it and get it to the queen as fast as possible. To do that, they must travel to the remote Yorkshire seaside, along with Basil’s sister and her husband, and their friend Fred Brody, to a vast, empty house of Professor Winchester’s where Victoria’s reference books reside. But a ghostly presence begins to interfere, drawing closer and closer every day. Will Victoria, who has already lost so much and achieved so much, be able to stop her old mentor’s wicked plans once and for all?

Meet the pirates: Tom, Meg, Rex and Sal, and their pirate birds! Come along as they find a map, dig for gold, and fight the Big Bad Pirate Pig.

The Christmas season was well in gear. Grandma M was smiling from ear to ear. To Grandma, the Christmas season is a very special time of year. With Christmas just three days away, Grandma was in her usual place, in the kitchen, baking pies with her grandchildren, Matthew, and Michaelle. This band of bakers had been singing Christmas songs all day long. Songs about Jesus, his birth, and this special day coming their way.

The sun set. The fall moon announced Halloween was about to arrive. As the natural satellite lifted in the sky, LD heard off in the distance someone yelling, “G-g-g-ghost! Ghost! Run, run!” The group of young roosters and hens took flight toward the safety of the hen house. They moved as if they ran fast enough, they just might be able to fly.

Young Squanto was a son of the Wassouk Native American Indian tribe and was proud to be so. His father, Yiska, was the chief storyteller of the clan. A very prestigious position to hold in almost any group. Yiska had a blessed gift poured down on him from above for telling stories and the like.

Gizmo and Trina sang simple swamp songs as they skipped through the murky swampland, which they daily called home. Many claimed that it was a stinky swamp, but these two had gotten used to the scent. It had gotten to the point where, to them, it simply smelled like home. I know what you are probably saying to yourself, “How does a swamp song sound?” We will get to that, my young friend; just wait and see. The two had become very skilled at taking charge at conquering the challenges of life that were so much a part of Dismal Swamp.

With Sherlock out of the city on a case, it is up to Dr. John Watson and his new patient to help Victoria with the investigation—which may build to a fatal confrontation on a foggy Halloween night.

Peter Lorre, Michael B. Druxman’s one-person stage play, finds the famous actor in poor health near the end of his life. He contemplates his third divorce and ponders how he will provide for his young daughter, while remembering the greener years that he spent with the likes of Humphrey Bogart, John Huston, and Sydney Greenstreet. One simple set.

Dad's love to tell terribly good jokes! You know the ones that make you cringe, then laugh because they’re told by your dad - and you only get one dad, right? Well if you love cheesy one-liner jokes, you will love this audiobook! Great for anyone that loves bad jokes!