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For Your Information: A "Does This Beach Make Me Look Fat?" essay by New York Times bestselling author Lisa Scottoline "Does This Beach Make Me Look Fat?" is s collection of funny stories and true confessions that every woman can relate to by Lisa Scottoline and Francesca Serritella--the...

Have you ever had a strange, indescribable experience you couldn’t explain? Or the unsettling feeling of being watched when you’re alone? If so, you’re not alone. In True Paranormal Stories, people describe their scariest and strangest supernatural encounters. Truth is stranger than fiction, and these stories will tell you why.

Parents, are you looking for fun and educational children's songs? With Kids vs. Life, you get 15 songs in one compilation! That's 15 playtime songs - including the must-have classics and songs that teach phonics - to keep your child entertained and learning! This collection is perfect for ages 2 to 12.

Have you found yourself taking drugs more than at just social functions? Has your daily life been impacted by your drug use? Taking drugs is a problem. Many people have turned to them over years for one reason or another. However, taking drugs has serious consequences for you, your health and your quality of life. There will always be stress factors in the workplace or home. There will always be deadlines to meet and telephone calls to make. There will always be someone who will nag you for one thing or another.

An inspiring collection of the personal philosophies and core values of a fascinating group of Americans with a focus on motherhood. The perfect Mother's Day gift. Based on the NPR series of the same name, this new 1-CD collection of This I Believe essays will again gather a diverse group of...

This is a unique and heartwarming audiobook. It follows Danny the dyslexic dinosaur as he goes through the ups and downs of having dyslexia. It conveys through a child's eyes what having dyslexia feels like. The story shows how young Danny navigates the world with his dyslexia. It highlights some strengths and struggles experienced by children that have dyslexia. Danny struggles with various aspects of school and home life. Danny learns a new lesson each day. He uses his dyslexic strengths to overcome his challenges.

Filled with soothing rhymes and the message of God’s great love, the Snuggle Time Audio Collection by Glenys Nellist includes seven all-time favorite titles in the series, all set for cuddling up for some bedtime listening. The Snuggle Time Audio Collection: Features poems, prayers, and...

Little Dolphin learns to speak, hunt mullet and frolic with seaweed, but can this bottlenose baby fend off a shark attack? Children can find out as this thrilling story unfolds! Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Dolphin's First Day is a fun and informative story. Appropriate for ages: 3-9.

A young walrus and his mother begin their spring migration. The walrus herd is threatened by a hungry polar bear. Can Little Walrus warn the herd in time? Children can find out as this thrilling adventure unfolds! Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Little Walrus Warning is a fun and informative story. Appropriate for ages: 3-9.

This set of pups introduces listeners to each dog breed from the tip of its wet nose to the end of its wagging tail! Each title describes what the dog looks like, includes a brief history on why and when it was bred, and covers its common personality traits and needs.

Dinosaurs are fascinating and fun to learn about! Each title in this series covers when the dinosaur lived, what it looked like, and what it ate, complete with a map of where fossils of the dinosaur have been uncovered.

Smoking is a common problem. Many people have turned to it over years for one reason or another. However, smoking has serious consequences for you, your health, and your quality of life. On top of that, society as a whole has begun to turn against smoking and many cities and states have banned smoking in the workplace and/or public places such as restaurants. Quitting smoking has become a necessary achievement if you want to live a healthy and full life in our society.

Do you for a drink all the time? Do you find yourself hung-over more often than not? Have you tried to stop drinking alcohol before but have not been successful? Then this book is for you. Heavy drinking is a common problem. In fact, drinking is a fairly normal activity for many people. On the other hand, if you find yourself unable to control yourself drinking after you feel any emotion, this is a problem. Fortunately, this is a problem that can be fixed. All it takes is a desire to stop drinking, learning about drinking and what causes it, understanding that you are the only one responsible for your drinking regardless of external influences, and an open mind to the ways to cease your drinking.

Young children process grief very differently than adults, and sometimes there are physical sensations that are uncomfortable and can cause anxiety. This book is meant to be an introduction to identifying those physical feelings, starting with “butterflies” in the tummy, being unable to sleep, and having a tight chest. It is also intended to help young children learn how to deal with those feelings.

A collection of Caldecott Medalist Maurice Sendak's critical writings devoted to authors and artists whose work he admired, including Randolph Caldecott, Beatrix Potter, and Walt Disney, along with several interviews and autobiographical pieces. Now with a new introduction by Sergio Ruzzier!...

Editora Contracorrente apresenta mais um audiolivro infantil por meio do seu selo infantil Do Contra. Trata-se do segundo volume da coleção Mulheres Insubmissas, intitulado Nise da Silveira: a jovem Minerva que queria ser médica cujo texto é assinado pela escritora Milena Pinillos e as ilustrações por Karina Werner. Descrita pelo Jornal do Recife como “a jovem Minerva”, a deusa romana da sabedoria e das artes, a alagoana Nise da Silveira foi uma médica psiquiátrica e brilhante escritora. Foi a única mulher de sua turma na Faculdade de Medicina da Bahia entre os 158 alunos.

An icy wind blows over the waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence as a tiny harp seal pup is born. When her mother swims away to join the adult seal herd, Seal Pup must quickly learn to care for herself in the harsh, wintry landscape. Appropriate for ages: 3-9.

This is a collection of the first three true stories about an unforgettable puppy named Bailey. Bailey is a kind and happy dog who has the quality of life that most pets dream about. Bailey struggles to find his place with his new family, then he trains to become a service dog, and finally learns to overcome his fear to sail on a boat with his family.

Happy Halloween! Do you think you have what it takes to listen to this entire Halloween audiobook full of spooky stories!? This is an excellent Halloween audiobook for kids who love to be spooked. Be prepared for some eerie ghost stories and spooky Halloween tales! These campfire tales are excellent for listening aloud with friends and family.

Little Whale's mother must keep her playful, curious youngster out of the harmful paths of big ships, and teach her the wondrous ways of the humpback whale. Appropriate for ages: 3-9.