Health & Family Audiobooks

Still Waters

Jason Roberts knows how to take a hit, and he has taken plenty: both from the boys at his high school, and from his deadbeat, drug-dealing father. But Jason has learned to give as good as he gets, and his reputation as the school tough guy has made him something of a legend. It isn't his rep that concerns him, though-all he really wants to do is get himself and his sister Janie out of this life and move to a place where his father can't hurt them anymore. So when wealthy jock Michael Springfield offers to pay Jason to hang with his popular crowd and strengthen their street cred, Jason accepts, planning to use the money to get himself and his little sister away from their dad for good. But as Jason spends more and more time with Michael and his friends, he soon learns that Michael has other plans for him-plans that could spell big trouble for everyone involved. As Jason sinks deeper into Michael's game of riches, drugs and crime, he finds it harder and harder to pull away, drawn to the promise of money-and to Michael's beautiful, enigmatic girlfriend Cyndra. Now, Jason is in way over his head, and as Michael's schemes escalate in danger and violence, they threaten to destroy everything Jason holds dear. STILL WATERS is classic film-noir meets 90210, complete with a con, a heist, a femme fatale who's also a damsel in distress, and a double-homicide. This book is sure to appeal to fans of Laurie Halse Anderson's Twisted, Judy Blundell's What I Saw And How I Lied, Jay Asher's Thirteen Reasons Why, and the classic novel The Outsiders.

Ash Parsons (Author), Nick Cordero (Narrator)

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Stillness Meditation: Mindfulness for Kids

Well conducted mindfulness interventions can improve the mental, emotional, social and physical health and wellbeing of young people who take part. It has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, reactivity and bad behaviour, improve sleep and self-esteem, and bring about greater calmness, relaxation, the ability to manage behaviour and emotions, self-­awareness and empathy. In this audio recording from the best-selling audiobook: Mindfulness for Kids, Brenda Shankey takes the listener through a full stillness meditation to still the thoughts that bring worry, anxiety, and stress. Includes: We can Dream: A beautiful, inspiring and emotionally uplifting song about looking towards the future with optimism, freedom, and a love for life featuring pure and beautiful vocals by Alaina Stacey, music and lyrics by Pink Zebra. For 7-11 year olds

Brenda Shankey (Author), Brenda Shankey (Narrator)

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Stink and the Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker

Spurred by a newfound awareness of false advertising, Stink Moody becomes the proverbial kid in a candy store as his letter-writing campaign yields him heaps of free rewards. When Stink buys a mammoth jawbreaker that doesn't break his jaw, he writes a letter of complaint to the manufacturer - and receives a ten-pound box of 21,280 jawbreakers for his trouble! This unexpected benefit of acing the art of letter-writing in school sure gets Stink thinking. Soon Stink is so preoccupied with getting free stuff sent to him that he overlooks a scribbly envelope in the mail pile - until his best friend, Webster, starts acting standoffish and looks as mad as a hornet. In this hilarious new episode from Megan McDonald and Peter H. Reynolds, Judy Moody's shorter sibling truly comes into his own. As a delightful bonus for both teachers and kids, thirty-six common idioms - from 'two heads are better than one' to 'a leopard can’t change its spots' - are sprinkled throughout the story; seven of the idioms are humorously illustrated by Stink, and all are listed at the end to inspire a search for idioms that’s more fun than a barrel of monkeys.

Megan McDonald (Author), Nancy Cartwright (Narrator)

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Stink and the Shark Sleepover

When Stink’s parents win tickets to an aquarium sleepover for the whole family, could it be science-freak Stink’s dream come true or his worst nightmare? He loves learning about sharks, but does he want to sleep in the same room with them? He’s nuts about gross stuff, but does he want go to bed thinking about the eating habits of the vampire squid? Especially Bloody Mary, the mutant, glowing Frankensquid that’s supposed to be on the prowl? Creepy, creepier, creepiest — yikes!

Megan McDonald (Author), Barbara Rosenblat, Barbara Rosenblatt (Narrator)

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Stink and the World's Worst Super-Stinky Sneakers & Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express

Stink and the World's Worst Super-Stinky Sneakers When Stink goes to the Everybody Stinks exhibit at the science museum, he discovers that his nose has amazing sniffing abilities. Before long, he's engrossed in toilet water, corpse flowers, and all things smelly, and he and Sophie of the Elves are set to go toe-to-toe in a stinky sneaker contest! Will Stink's sneakers be foul enough to win the Golden Clothespin Award? Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express When three guinea pigs from the local pet shop make a great escape, Stink Moody and his friends Webster and Sophie fly into action. The Fantastic Three round up the loose fur balls and bring them safely back to Mrs. Birdwistle's shop, where they discover - ooh-la-la! - guinea pig pandemonium! But the rescuing is far from over, so Stink and company hit the road in a crazy quest to find good homes for 101 squealing, whistling, chirping, wiggly piggies. Let the Great Guinea Pig Giveaway begin!

Megan McDonald (Author), Nancy Cartwright (Narrator)

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Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid

Every morning, Judy measures Stink, and it's always the same: 3 feet, 8 inches tall. Stink feels like even the class newt is growing faster than he is. Then one day, the ruler reads--3 feet, 7 and three-quarter inches! Can it be? Is Stink shrinking? Stink tries everything to look like he's growing, but wearing up-and-down stripes and spiking his hair don't seem to be fooling anybody into thinking he's taller. What would James Madison, Stink's hero (and the shortest person to ever serve as President of the United States) do?

Megan McDonald (Author), Nancy Cartwright (Narrator)

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Stoicism: Stoic Way of Life, Stoicism Philo-sophy & Wisdom. Create Life Long Habits of Mental Toughn

Are you constantly feeling bad for your actions when you get upset or angry, but you can’t seem to control the emotions that take over you at times? If these all sound like things that happen to you, then Stoicism may be the right choice. Stoicism is a way to take more control over your life. It ensures that you are going to be the one who controls your emotions. You still feel emotions, but you learn how to take a step back from those emotions and evaluate them. Sometimes, those emotions are warranted and you can let them out. But many times, those emotions aren’t worth the effortor aren’t merited for that situation, and you let them pass.  This guidebook is going to take some time to talk more about Stoicism, how it can benefit your life, and different ways that you can implement it. Some of the things that we will discuss in this guidebook include:   - What is Stoicism? - The history of Stoicism and how it has changed throughout the years.  - How to become an unbiased thinker - The importance of fortitude and self-control - How to use Stoicism to become free from negative emotions like anger, greed, and jealousy.  - How to overcome some of the most destructive emotions that we feel.  - How to use Stoicism to take on the negativity that creeps into your life.  - How to recognize Stoicism in our modern world and in your own life.  - The reasons that you should implement Stoicism in your own life.  - Is it possible to become too stoic in your life? - How to use Stoicism for the long term and how to plan your future as a Stoic to get the best results. 

Luke Caldwell (Author), Tim Edwards (Narrator)

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Stolen Identity

Your personal identity describes who you are, who you aspire to be, or who people perceive you to be. The majority of us have been told in our lives at one time or another that we can be whoever or whatever we want to be, but what happens when someone else makes that decision for you without your honest consent? Typically in our society when someone's identity is stolen, there are a series of laws and agencies in place to remedy that issue; however, when it is the lawmaker that is the thief of your identity what recourse do you have? Who do you tell? Who can help you? Who will believe you? Stolen Identity is a story about a young man's battle with a dysfunctional family, a faulty criminal justice system, and oppressive society to distinguish who he really is from who they have labeled him as and virtually created him to be.

Roshawn C. Evans (Author), Gregory D. Anderson Jr. (Narrator)

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Stolen Magic

The Newbery Honor author of Ella Enchanted, Gail Carson Levine, weaves a thrilling tale of mystery in this companion to A Tale of Two Castles. Elodie, the dragon detective Meenore, and the kindly ogre Count Jonty Um are all on their way to Elodie's home island of Lahnt. Elodie has barely set foot on land before she learns that the Replica, a statue that keeps her island's deadly volcano from erupting, has been stolen! If the Replica isn't found in three days, a mountain will be destroyed. And when Elodie ends up alone with a cast of characters each of whom may be guilty, she has to use her wits to try to unravel a tangled web of lies. New York Times bestselling author Gail Carson Levine has written an imaginative, fast-paced mystery that will be enjoyed by fans of A Tale of Two Castles as well as those meeting Elodie, Meenore, and Count Jonty Um for the first time.

Gail Carson Levine, Gail Levine (Author), Sarah Comes (Narrator)

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Stone River Crossing

Martha Tom knows better than to cross the Bok Chitto River to pick blackberries. The Bok Chitto is the only border between her town in the Choctaw Nation and the slave-owning plantation in Mississippi territory. The slave owners could catch her, too. What was she thinking? But crossing the river brings a surprise friendship with Lil Mo, a boy who is enslaved on the other side. When Lil Mo discovers that his mother is about to be sold and the rest of his family left behind. But Martha Tom has the answer: cross the Bok Chitto and become free. Crossing to freedom with his family seems impossible with slave catchers roaming, but then there is a miracle?a magical night where things become unseen and souls walk on water. By morning, Lil Mo discovers he has entered a completely new world of tradition, community, and . . . a little magic. But as Lil Mo's family adjusts to their new life, danger waits just around the corner. In an expansion of his award-winning picture book Crossing Bok Chitto, acclaimed Choctaw storyteller Tim Tingle offers a story that reminds readers that the strongest bridge between cultures is friendship.

Tim Tingle (Author), Corey Allen (Narrator)

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Stone Skipping: Science Reveals the Secrets of Champions

Sam helps Dad wash his pickup truck.

Jack Myers, Ph.D. (Author), Highlights For Children (Narrator)

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Stonebird

When 10-year-old Liam's family moves to be near his grandmother who is suffering from dementia, he's left to navigate his new neighborhood, school and grandmother's illness all by himself; His mom regularly looses herself in a bottle of wine, and his sister sneaks out to who knows where shortly after "wine o'clock"-as they've come to call it-strikes. Life it isn't easy. The one place he seems to find solace is a rundown church where he finds an over-sized gargoyle that keeps drawing him in. After learning that they were created to protect people from demons and evil spirits, he can't seem to shake the image of the old stone bird and its presence weaves itself into the stories Liam tells himself and others, so much so that Liam starts to believe that it might be alive. Shy Liam's only means of confidence during shared story time is to tell tales of the gargoyle. His classmate mock him at first but are soon are captivated by his storytelling, and his teacher's slight nods of encouragement fuel Liam's belief in the bird and lead him to think that she knows a thing or two about the old bird herself. As his home life gets harder and the bullies more relentless the gargoyle seemingly brings Liam's stories to life-swooping in to protect and defend him in the most unexpected ways. But is the old stone bird really alive, or is it just Liam's imagination finding ways to help him through a difficult time?

Mike Revell (Author), Joe Jameson (Narrator)

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