Non-fiction Audiobooks

Kay’s Incredible Inventions: A fascinating and fantastically funny guide to inventions that changed

"Brought to you by Puffin. Have you ever thought about the fact that before the fridge you'd have had maggots in your margarine? Ever thought about what you might use to wipe your bum before loo roll was a thing? And what about what everybody did before computers?! In this third hilarious book from Adam Kay and Henry Paker you'll learn about all of these and more. Full of funny findings and disgusting discoveries, you'll uncover important inventions that changed the world and saved lives like electricity and the internet, and captivating creations that absolutely did not (but are still a lot of fun) like smell o vision and trampolines. An A to Kay to Z of the best, grosest and frankly most ridiculous inventions in the world. Praise for Kay's Anatomy: 'An enjoyably gross look at the human body. Hours of gruesome fun guaranteed' i 'Like listening to a teacher who makes pupils fall about' Sunday Times 'Totally brilliant!' Jacqueline Wilson Praise for Kay's Marvellous Medicine: 'A ridiculously funny read that will delight, gross out and educate all at the same time' Independent 'Educational and entertaining. It should be on the national curriculum!' Harry Hill 'Completely marvellous and very funny' BookTrust ©2023 Adam Kay (P)2023 Penguin Audio"

Adam Kay (Author), Adam Kay, Dan Tetsell (Narrator)

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The Great Banned-Books Bake Sale

"Upon learning that the books with kids who look like her have been banned by her school district, Kanzi descends into fear and helplessness. But her classmates support her, and together—with their teacher’s help—they hatch a plan to hold a bake sale and use the proceeds to buy diverse books to donate to libraries. The event is a big success: the entire school participates, and the local TV station covers it in the evening news. Prodded by her classmates to read the poem she has written, Kanzi starts softly but finds her voice. “You have banned important books, but you can’t ban my words,” she reads. “Books are for everyone.” The crowd chants “No banned books! No banned books!,” and the next week, the ban is reversed. Aya Khalil appends a note about how The Arabic Quilt was briefly banned from the York, Pennsylvania school system, and the backmatter also includes a recipe for baklawa, the Egyptian pastry that Kanzi prepares for the bake sale."

Aya Khalil (Author), Dalia Ramahi (Narrator)

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Ultimate Football Heroes: Grealish (Wing Wizards 6): Collect them all!

"FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD! Introducing the WING WIZARDS collection. Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game. Name: Jack Peter Grealish Nationality: English Hero Rating: 86 'Super, Super Jack, Super, Super Jack, Super, Super Jack, Super Jacky Grealish!' Born and bred Brummie, Jack Grealish became captain of his boyhood club Aston Villa at just 23 years old. In this gripping story, discover how Jack battled through many ups and downs, like suffering relegation, and overcame these obstacles at each turn. Through his dribbling prowess and ability to get back up when knocked down, Jack became not only the most expensive English player ever when he signed for Man City, but England's poster boy at Euro 2020. Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share. Collect them all! Also available in the WING WIZARDS range: Ronaldo, Saka, Salah, Vinícius Júnior, Beckham, Rashford, Son Heung-Min, Mead, Sancho."

Matt Oldfield, Tom Oldfield, Ultimate Football Heroes (Author), Alex Wingfield (Narrator)

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[French] - Gallant

"Toute chose projette une ombre, même notre monde... TToute petite, Olivia Prior a été déposée sur les marches de l'orphelinat où elle vit désormais. Incapable de parler, elle n'en sait pas moins se faire respecter des autres pensionnaires. De sa mère, il ne lui reste plus qu'un journal intime relié de cuir, plein de dessins étranges et marqué par la folie, dont les derniers mots sont : ' Tu seras à l'abri tant que tu ne t'approcheras pas de Gallant. ' Mais la jeune fille ne rêve que d'une chose : avoir, un jour, une famille. Alors, quand elle apprend que son oncle l'a enfin retrouvée et l'invite à venir vivre dans le domaine familial de Gallant, Olivia n'hésite pas une seule seconde. Sur place, elle ne trouve que deux domestiques et un cousin, Matthew – qui, de toute évidence, ne veut pas d'elle. Elle découvre surtout que son oncle est mort et enterré depuis plusieurs mois déjà... Elle remarque enfin que tous les habitants du manoir semblent éviter comme la peste le mur qui s'élève derrière la propriété, au milieu d'une nature luxuriante. Quel mal se dresse là, au fond de ce jardin niché au bout du monde ? Qu'est-il vraiment arrivé à la mère d'Olivia, toutes ces années plus tôt ? Après avoir scénarisé et co-produit pour Netflix la série First Kill, inspirée d'une de ses nouvelles, l'autrice prodige V. E. Schwab met sa plume fascinante et son talent inimitable de l'intrigue au service d'un conte gothique à la fois glaçant et suprêmement émouvant. Les lecteurs de Neil Gaiman se plongeront avec délices dans cet ouvrage tissé d'ombre et de mystères, le nouveau petit miracle de l'autrice de La Vie invisible d'Addie Larue."

V.E. Schwab (Author), Lionel Monier (Narrator)

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Time After Time (Best Wishes #3)

"The New York Times bestselling series! Pass the magic on! This enchanting multi-author series is like American Girl with magic. In this book, written by bestselling author Sarah Mlynowski and three-time Newbery Honor recipient Christina Soontornvat, the magic bracelet comes to a girl in Texas, who ends up in a Groundhog Day-style time loop. Lucy Usathorn of Fort Worth, Texas is super excited for her class trip to the Natural History Museum, where her dad works. Sure, Ms. Brock, the strict school librarian who happens to be dating Lucy's dad (awkward) is chaperoning, but it'll still be the best day ever, right? Wrong! Lucy has to watch in shock and humiliation as her dad proposes to Ms. Brock. Lucy is distraught. If only she could do this whole day over from scratch . . . Enter the magic bracelet. It arrives in the mail, with a long letter from Addie, a girl in Columbus, Ohio, who had the bracelet last time. The bracelet grants wishes, and Lucy knows just what to wish for: a do-over day, where she'll fix everything and most importantly, prevent her dad from proposing to Ms. Brock. The wish comes true— but not quite as Lucy expected. Her day keeps repeating over and over, and things keep getting worse in unique (and hilarious) ways. With the help of her new long-distance friends, Addie and Becca, will Lucy be able to figure her way out of this time loop . . .before it's too late?"

Christina Soontornvat, Sarah Mlynowski (Author), Sura Siu (Narrator)

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Grief Is an Elephant

"When Grief first arrives, it is an elephant—so big that there is hardly room for anything else. But over time, Grief becomes smaller and smaller—first a deer, a fox, then a mouse, and finally a flickering firefly in the darkness leading us down a path of loving remembrance. This lyrical work is an empathetic and comforting balm for anyone experiencing grief—whether the loss of a loved one or the losses in the world around us. Its heartfelt message reminds us that there is no loss without love."

Tamara Ellis Smith (Author), Christina Moore (Narrator)

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[German] - Breaking Free - Rosebery Avenue, Band 2 (Ungekürzt)

"In der traumhaften Rosebery Avenue ... ... kannst du endlich sein, wie du bist. ... findest du ein Zuhause. ... wirst du dein Herz verlieren. Frei sein und Zeit für sich haben. Peyton will nichts mehr, als endlich einen Neuanfang zu wagen. Dagegen wird Wyatts Traum bereits wahr: Er eröffnet mitten auf der Rosebery Avenue eine Bar. Als Peyton ihm beim Einrichten hilft, ist er sofort fasziniert von ihr. Doch da er noch genug Zeit für seine kleine Tochter haben will, verbietet er sich jeden Gedanken an Peyton. Aber schon bald müssen sie sich fragen: Kann es einen falschen Zeitpunkt geben, um sich in die richtige Person zu verlieben?"

Jana Schäfer (Author), Dirk Jacobs, Lara Hoffmann (Narrator)

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When I Was Twelve: A wartime childhood

"Would his father ever come home? The true story of an entire childhood lived under the shadow of war. Born in 1933, Nick Hutchins was just six years old when his father left for the Second World War. By the time the war ended, he was twelve years old and almost a man. At 90 years of age, Nick remembers his wartime childhood in vivid detail, like it was yesterday, and reflects on the impact of growing up without his father. Lieutenant Colonel CDM Hutchins, known as Tim, served in the British Army with the 51st Highland Division in France. Left behind during the evacuation of Dunkirk, he was captured and became a prisoner-of-war in Germany. Now for the first time we can hear his voice through gripping, first-hand excerpts from his POW journal. Bursting with action, adventure, fear and laughter, When I Was Twelve is a story of hanging onto hope in dark times. ‘When I Was Twelve is a truly immersive listen, told through rich voices. The tales of such challenging times bring home how resilient the human spirit can be. Simply beautiful.’ - Simon Kennedy, comedian and author of 9/11 and the Art of Happiness ‘A story of longing and hope in a time of war, rich with details to captivate a child.’ - Debra Tidball, award-winning children’s author of Anchored and The Scared Book. ‘Adults and children alike will gain so much from this moving story of a little boy called on to become the ‘man of the house’ while his father fights on the frontlines. When I Was Twelve will help those of us who’ve never seen war to develop the quality the war generations had—resilience. - Sheridan Voysey, author of Resilient and The Making of Us."

Katrina Roe (Author), Bronte Roe, Ian Aitchison, Katrina Roe, Nick Hutchins (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - El libro de las emociones para niñas y niños: Los cuentos del Hada Menta

"Los cuentos infantiles del Hada Menta están pensados para trabajar las emociones, aprender a reconocerlas y gestionarlas con inteligencia. Una colección de cuentos originales protagonizados por niños y niñas de entre 3 y 7 años. Cada uno de ellos presenta una situación de conflicto que debe ser resuelta: es así como Judith deberá enfrentarse al enfado de su hermana, Noa conocerá las consecuencias de mentir, Gabriel aprenderá a aceptar las críticas o Eric a gestionar mejor el tiempo. Para echarles una mano, aparece el hada Menta con la misión de ayudarles a descubrir por sí mismos las respuestas a sus preguntas y las soluciones a sus dilemas. El libro de la emociones para niñas y niños es un libro para los más pequeños, pero también para madres, padres y educadores en general. En él se analiza la inteligencia emocional, tanto para comprender a los demás y relacionarse con ellos, como para mirar dentro de uno mismo y aprender a conocerse."

Gemma Lienas Massot (Author), Sol De La Barreda (Narrator)

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Cut Loose!: A Companion to The Chance to Fly

"It’s the beginning of eighth grade, and Nat Beacon is nervous. Not only will she be the New Kid, but the New Kid in a Wheelchair. And the school year starts off rocky: No one seems friendly, and she can’t get to the cafeteria without help. But there are a few bright spots. Namely, her best friend, Hudson; her boyfriend (swoon!), Malik; and her very favorite thing: theater. This year, there’s a middleschool theater competition, and any production that wins their regional competition will get the chance to perform—on a real Broadway stage! Nat couldn’t be more excited. This is her chance to make it big and prove she belongs at her new school! Nat wows the director and gets cast in the school production: Footloose! But rehearsals are super stressful. Dance diva Skye wants more complex choreography, Malik keeps flaking for band practice, and Hudson gives Nat the cold shoulder, leaving Nat confused and alone. Nat starts to wonder whether she can really carry the show to Broadway and whether, without her friends, it’s worth doing theater at all. Full of heart, friendship, and so much song, Cut Loose! by Tony Award winner Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz is an uplifting story about embracing your strengths, standing out, and standing up for what you believe in."

Ali Stroker, Stacy Davidowitz (Author), Ali Stroker (Narrator)

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[German] - Psychologie der Gewohnheit - Wie Gewohnheiten funktionieren und wie Sie Ihr Leben dauerha

"Ändern Sie Ihre Lebensgewohnheiten ganz einfach und dauerhaft! Mit dem Hörbuch 'Psychologie der Gewohnheit' von Christian Tannenberger tauchen Sie ein in die faszinierende Welt der Gewohnheitsbildung. Ein Großteil unseres Verhaltens läuft automatisch in Form von Gewohnheiten ab. Viele davon würden wir gerne ablegen: Manche Menschen rauchen zu viel, andere essen zu viel ungesundes Junk-Food, wieder andere lassen sich immer wieder auf toxische Partner oder Partnerinnen ein. Die gute Nachricht: Schlechte Gewohnheiten lassen sich ändern! Und genau das erfahren Sie in diesem Hörbuch. Entdecken Sie, wie unser automatisches Verhalten entsteht und wie es gesteuert wird. Lernen Sie praktische Methoden kennen, mit denen Sie Ihre Gewohnheiten ohne großen Aufwand ändern können. Hier einige spannende Einblicke aus dem Hörbuch: - Was im Gehirn passiert, wenn eine Gewohnheit entsteht - Warum schlechte Gewohnheiten attraktiver erscheinen als gesunde - Wie man Gewohnheiten ohne Willensanstrengung ändern kann - Warum viele Gewohnheiten ansteckend sind und wie man sich gegen negative Verhaltensweisen immunisieren kann - Wie man mit den größten Hindernissen bei der Entwicklung neuer Gewohnheiten umgeht. Das Hörbuch enthält viele praktische Tipps und Tricks, mit denen Sie Ihr automatisches Verhalten nachhaltig verbessern können. Lassen Sie sich von inspirierenden Fallstudien und Praxisbeispielen motivieren. Hören Sie die 'Psychologie der Gewohnheit' und machen Sie noch heute einen kleinen Schritt in ein neues Leben mit großen Veränderungen!"

Christian Tannenberger (Author), Alexander Bolte (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Entrenamiento De Baño: Cómo enseñar a tu hijo(a) a ir al baño de una forma positiva y al

"- ¿Piensa iniciar el entrenamiento de baño y te sientes estancado?- ¿Siente incertidumbre al confiar acerca de algunos recursos como amigos, Internet, tías o abuelas? - ¿Preocupado acerca de cómo limpiar desastre tras desastre? - ¿Sientes temor de que el entrenamiento de baño sea muy difícil para tu niño(a)? - ¿No tiene un plan de acción para que su hijo aprenda a ir al baño adecuadamente? - ¿Está cansado de no saber cómo enseñarle a su hijo a ir al baño? ¡No busque más! Este libro lo guiará a través del verdadero y probado proceso PASO A PASO del entrenamiento para ir al baño, e incluye el contenido exacto que necesita para ayudarlo a que su experiencia de entrenamiento para ir al baño sea muy fácil. Esta guía está destinada a ayudarlo a superar esa sensación de estar atrapado en el barro que muchos padres experimentan cuando comienza el aprendizaje para ir al baño. Estos son los trucos y métodos que comparto con todos mis clientes, quienes acuden a mí en los primeros días del entrenamiento para ir al baño y se encuentran con algo de resistencia, no tienen éxito y no pueden seguir adelante. Quise crear una guía paso a paso que hiciera fácil, rápido y asequible hacer llegar esta información a todos ustedes. ¿No sabe por dónde empezar a enseñar a su hijo a ir al baño? Tengo los secretos para aprender a ir al baño que necesita. Ahorrándole tiempo y frustración. Con este libro tiene un procedimiento probado paso a paso a seguir. Este libro es adecuado para usted si... Ha estado en casa con su hijo ya sin pantalones y no puede alcanzar el éxito. Si es la primera semana de entrenamiento para ir al baño y la presión y las frustraciones parecen estar aumentando. O si ve que su hijo se resiste y no se sienta en el orinalito."

Dra Adelina Duarte (Author), Mel Gordillo (Narrator)

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