The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Nick Hornby's hilarious coming-of-age novel Slam, read by Nicholas Hoult, star of the films About a Boy and Warm Bodies, as well as Channel 4's Skins.
'There was this time when everything seemed to have come together. And so obviously it was time to go and screw it all up.'
Sam is sixteen and a skater. Just so there are no terrible misunderstandings: skating = skateboarding. There's no ice. Life is ticking along nicely for Sam; his Mum's got rid of her rubbish boyfriend, he's thinking about college and he's met someone. Alicia.
Then a little accident happens. One with big consequences for someone just finding his way in life. Sam can't run (let alone skate) away from this one. He's a boy facing a man's problems and the question is - has he got what it takes to confront them?
Slam, from the acclaimed author of About a Boy and High Fidelity is a teenage novel about a boy who has to grow up in big, big hurry. It is The Catcher in the Rye for the 21st century.
'Very funny...very real' Daily Telegraph
'Hornby gets his point across with the subtlety and skill of a born novelist who always deserves to be read' Independent
'A moving read for anyone' Elle
Nick Hornby has captivated readers and achieved widespread critical acclaim for his comic, well-observed adult novels About a Boy, A Long Way Down, Juliet, Naked, How to be Good and High Fidelity. His three works of non-fiction, 31 Songs (shortlisted for the National Book Critics Circle Award), Fever Pitch (winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award) and The Complete Polysyllabic Spree are also available from Penguin.
From the author of the mega-selling Ranger's Apprentice!
Hal and his fellow Herons have returned home to Skandia after defeating the pirate captain Zavac and reclaiming Skandia's most prized artifact, the Andomal. With their honor restored, the Herons turn to a new mission: tracking down an old rival turned bitter enemy. Tursgud - leader of the Shark Brotherband and Hal's constant opponent - has turned from a bullying youth into a pirate and slave trader. After Tursgud captures twelve Araluen villagers to sell as slaves, the Heron crew sails into action . . . with the help of one of Araluen's finest Rangers!
In this fourth book in the Brotherband Chronicles, a new battle unfolds as old rivalries are renewed, peace treaties are put to the test, and the action builds to a pulse-pounding finale. Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkiens Lord of the Rings, T.H. Whites The Sword in the Stone, Christopher Paolinis Eragon series, and George R. R. Martins Game of Thrones / A Song of Ice and Fire series.
Praise for Brotherband 4: Slaves of Socorro:'A sweeping novel of adventure, written with wit and a sure sense of storytelling.' - Booklist
Eleven-year-old Matt is struggling in school and he has to set up his own business to save his failing math grade. But what is he even good at? The only thing he truly loves is his team of dogs, and so Matt's Sled Dog School is born. Teaching dogsledding should be easy, right?
But people, just like dogs, can be unpredictable. And sometimes the bravest thing a person can do is admit they need help. Like Terry Lynn Johnson's popular Ice Dogs, Sled Dog School is about overcoming adversity, finding your strengths, and your friends, and following your passions.
A Child That Puts Themselves to Sleep and Sleeps Through The Night: Welcome to Your New Normal.In Sleep Training for Babies & Toddlers, you'll discover:
- 11 scientifically proven gentle sleep training methods, including Pick Up/Put Down, The Kissing Game, Rapid Return, and many others
- 3 most popular less gentle sleep training techniques, including The Ferber and The Weissbluth Methods
- A thorough guide for each method that covers the pros and cons, how to implement it, age restrictions, and the best time to start using it, to help you decide which method is the best match for your baby or toddler
- 14 bulletproof soothing and self-soothing techniques to help your child calm themselves on their own and release you from having to sit by their side for hours
- Practical and new sleep coaching tips, tricks, and advice you’ve never tried (or heard anywhere else) before
- Detailed newborn and toddler sleeping and feeding schedules, divided by weeks and months of age, packed with numerous helpful tips and research-based techniques
- Step-by-step guides for nap training, night weaning, and transitioning from co-sleeping to a crib, and from crib to bed
- How to break your toddler’s dependence on you to fall and stay asleep through the night, so you don’t have to wake up a zillion times
- Why it’s never too late to start sleep training: discover sleep training methods and various techniques to establish a sleep routine for toddlers (even those who have never had one)
- What you can do to get your early-riser to wake after the sun comes up, allowing you to be able to get the rest you need for the upcoming day
And much more.
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Have you had it with being tired all the time?
Would you do almost anything for a good night's sleep?
Whether you want to (1) feel more energized all day long, (2) know how to easily fall asleep, or (3) know how to get a more restful night's sleep, then this is the audiobook for you!
Destroy insomnia once and for all.
There's no reason to spend your days in a mental fog and your nights in restless wakefulness. Learn when and how to head for bed and actually go to sleep.
Reboot your mind and body every night.
This comprehensive audiobook covers everything you need to know about sleep so that you can restore and refresh your body every night! You will learn how much sleep your own body needs for optimum functioning. Then, I will walk you through easy-to-follow instructions for getting a great night's sleep on a regular basis!
Use a waking routine to improve your sleep.
Life is about doing what you love; good sleep ensures that you never miss out on the great things in life, because you will have the energy and enthusiasm to live life to the fullest. Follow a few simple steps to help your mind and body prepare for active wakefulness and then be ready for sleep when the time comes.
Ramp down before sleep.
Just as you cool down your body after a period of physical exercise, so it is important to gradually dial back the various stimuli that trigger wakefulness. I have provided an easy-to-follow timeline, showing what to do as you approach bedtime.
Sleep soundly and wake rested and energized.
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David can eat an entire sixteen-inch pepperoni pizza in four minutes and thirty-six seconds. Not bad. But he knows he can do better. In fact, he'll have to do better. He's going to compete in the Super Pigorino Bowl pizza-eating contest, and he has to win it because he borrowed his mom's credit card and accidentally put two thousand dollars on it. So he really needs that prize money. Like, yesterday.
And as if training to be a competitive eater weren't enough, he's also got to keep an eye on his little brother, Mal (who, if the family believed in labels, would be labeled autistic, but they don't, so they just label him "Mal"). Not to mention the new weirdness going on between his two best friends, Cyn and HeyMan.
Master talent Pete Hautman has cooked up a rich narrative shot through with equal parts humor and tenderness, and the result is a middle-grade novel too delicious to put down.
Kip St. Germaine suffers from some nerve and muscle amae in his legs, he now plays most sports in special kinds of equipment that helps him to stay mobile.
While Slipper is a small little cat, new to the world, she is not afraid of exploring! Still, this new house feels big and lonely, and Slipper feels a bit scared. She needs to muster up the courage to go outside and speak to someone, and befriend someone as well. How will Slipper get over her fear of this new place and make friends?
"Slipper has a New Home" is the first in a series of Slipper and Friends books by Tess Rixen, a thirteen-year-old author who devotes most of her time to writing and spreading valuable lessons through her books. Here, Slipper tells of the hard transition of moving from an old home into a new one.
As she transfers to not only a new home, but a new owner, Slipper is connected to human feelings of this situation in real life. Most young kids will feel sad, confused and/or scared in this kind of scenario. Leaving old friends, meeting new people around the neighborhood, adjusting to a new place and creating new friendships is not an easy task.
Parents, if you're looking for a book to help your child cope with moving, this cute, beautifully illustrated little book will do just that.
Short story chapter book
Perfect for a bedtime story for kids
Excellent for early and beginner readers
♥ For all those who don’t quite fit in...You were born to stand out! You are one of a kind with special talents and abilities. Let them shine.♥
That’s the message of this sweet book, which focuses on self-compassion and loving who you are.
Sloan the Sloth isn’t good at sports like some of the other animals. He’s too slow. But Sloan knows that’s okay.
Instead of being discouraged, he focuses on what he is good at. Sloan puts it best when he says…
“I am slow, but that’s okay.
I really like myself this way.
I am grateful to be me.
I love myself. That is the key!”
Remember, you are one of a kind, and that’s pretty great.
Includes self-esteem boosting discussion material for children in the back of the book using positive self-talk and affirmations such as:
I am loved
I am important
I am strong
A self-acceptance story for children aged 3 to 8. If this slow sloth can learn to love himself just the way he is, your cuddly cub can too!
Parent and teacher discussion materials on improving self-worth are included in the back of the book.
Recognizing the good in ourselves and others is an important skill. Can Sloan help the other animals see that being different is a wonderful thing?
Listen to Sloan the Sloth Loves Being Different today to see just how amazing our unique traits can be.
Punk and Friends Learn Social Skills series:
Punk the Skunk Learns to Say Sorry,
Can Quilliam Learn to Control His Temper?,
Brave the Beaver Has the Worry Warts,
Sloan the Sloth Loves Being Different,
Grunt the Grizzly Learns to Be Grateful,
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When it comes to being messy, Sloppy Joe is a pro! He slurps, spills, slouches, talks with his mouth full, and never, ever tucks in his shirt. But being messy has its challenges. So Sloppy Joe sets out to become Neat Joe, only to learn that being messy is a part of who he is-and his family loves him for it!
It's 2-books-in-1! Start with a humorous, factual fiction story about a sloth who decides to leave home and explore the world beyond the rainforest. Then, hear fun facts about nature's slowest mammal!
To celebrate everyday blessings; is the greatest lesson we can teach our children.
Follow sloth Slone through his slow journey, where your child will learn the magical powers in the two words—Thank You!
From being thankful for having a friend, to appreciating the beauty of nature – readers are inspired to celebrate all the little things they can give thanks for.
This book shows that no act of thankfulness is ever wasted.
