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    The Mother Tongue

    English and How It Got That Way

    by Bill Bryson ...
    Narrated by Stephen McLaughlin ...

    Unabridged

    10 hours 45 min

    With dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Bryson—the acclaimed author of The Lost Continent—brilliantly explores the remarkable history, eccentricities, resilience and sheer fun of the English language. From the first descent of the larynx into the throat (why you can talk but your dog can't), to the fine lost art of swearing, Bryson tells the fascinating, often uproarious story of an ... Read more

    $28.99 USD

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    The Brave Learner

    Finding Everyday Magic in Homeschool, Learning, and Life

    by Julie Bogart ...
    Narrated by Julie Bogart ...

    Unabridged

    10 hours 1 min

    Publishers Weekly bestseller · A joyful and accessible homeschool guide to making learning a part of everyday lifeParents who are deeply invested in their children's education can be hard on themselves and their kids. When exhausted parents are living the day-to-day grind, it can seem impossible to muster enough energy to make learning fun or interesting. How do parents nurture a love of learning ... Read more

    $20.99 USD

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    Short Stories in Italian for Beginners

    Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn Italian the fun way!

    by Olly Richards ...
    Narrated by Matteo Ghilardi ...
    Series series Readers

    Unabridged

    4 hours 6 min

    An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Italian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Audiobook

    The Shadow Docket

    How the Supreme Court Uses Stealth Rulings to Amass Power and Undermine the Republic

    by Stephen Vladeck ...
    Narrated by Jonathan Todd Ross ...

    Unabridged

    11 hours 17 min

    An instant New York Times bestseller: An acclaimed legal scholar’s “important” (New York Times) and “fascinating” (Economist) exposé of how the Supreme Court uses unsigned and unexplained orders to change the law behind closed doors.The Supreme Court has always had the authority to issue emergency rulings in exceptional circumstances. But since 2017, the Court has dramatically expanded its use of ... Read more

    $27.99 USD

  • Audiobook

    Next Steps in Spanish with Paul Noble for Intermediate Learners – Complete Course

    Spanish Made Easy with Your 1 million-best-selling Personal Language Coach

    by Paul Noble ...
    Narrated by Paul Noble ...

    Unabridged

    7 hours 41 min

    Quick, easy and effortless.Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a unique, tried and tested language learning method that has been used by millions. You'll be speaking Spanish fluently and confidently in no time at all.This course covers both European and Latin American Spanish.Take your Spanish to the next level with Paul Noble's simple, relaxed approach to learning that has been proven to succeed ... Read more

    $25.99 USD

  • Audiobook

    The Spell of the Sensuous

    Perception and Language in a More-Than-Human World

    by David Abram ...
    Narrated by Sean Runnette ...

    Unabridged

    12 hours 4 min

    For a thousand generations, human beings viewed themselves as part of the wider community of nature, and they carried on active relationships not only with other people but with other animals, plants, and natural objects (including mountains, rivers, winds, and weather patterns) that we have only lately come to think of as "inanimate." How, then, did humans come to sever their ancient reciprocity ... Read more

    $25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross

    A Study of the Nature and Origins of Christianity Within the Fertility Cults of the Ancient Near East

    by John M. Allegro ...
    Narrated by Martyn Swain ...

    Unabridged

    10 hours 33 min

    Where did God come from? What do the bible stories really tell us? Who or what was Jesus Christ? This book challenges everything we think we know about the nature of religion: -The ancient fertility cult at the heart of Christianity. -The living power of cultic rites and symbols. -The sacred mushroom as the emblem and embodiment of divinity. -The secret meaning of biblical myths. -The language of ... Read more

    $24.99 USD

  • Audiobook

    Learn Italian Like a Native - Intermediate Level: Learning Italian in Your Car Has Never Been Easier! Have Fun with Crazy Vocabulary, Daily Used Phrases & Correct Pronunciations

    by Learn Like a Native ...
    Narrated by Andrea Locorotondo ...

    Unabridged

    5 hours 17 min

    HOW TO HAVE EFFECTIVE CONVERSATIONS WITH ITALIAN NATIVE SPEAKERS EVEN IF YOU'RE ONLY AT THE BEGINNER-LEVEL71% of people in Italy don't speak any English at all. Of the remainder, very few speak it well. What!?Your beginner's Italian isn't too bad. But it's precisely that, beginner's Italian. Not the level where you can have full exchanges.While traveling to Italy can be stressful and full of ... Read more

    $14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    French Short Stories for Beginners – 5 in 1: Over 500 Dialogues & Short Stories to Learn French in your Car. Have Fun and Grow your Vocabulary with Crazy Effective Language Learning Lessons

    by Learn Like A Native ...
    Narrated by Maya Belgnaoui, Orlena Cain ...

    Unabridged

    6 hours 34 min

    WANT TO LEARN FRENCH THE EASIEST AND MOST EXCITING WAY POSSIBLE?YOU CAME TO THE RIGHT PLACE!Learning a second language is a great mental exercise if you want to create new neural pathways in your brain, so you can stay quick and sharp. Plus, learning a widely spoken language – French in particular – can open up a myriad of new opportunities for you in both life and work.“French Short Stories for ... Read more

    $17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Aprender Inglés para Principiantes 2-en-1 [Learn English for Beginners]

    Aprenda Inglés Rápidamente y Mejore sus Habilidades de Comprensión con Vocabularios e Historias Cortas en Audiolibro – ESL

    by Learn Like A Native ...
    Narrated by Jose Bueso ...

    Unabridged

    14 hours 3 min

    ¿Cuánto tiempo pasarás en tu automóvil mientras viajas y haces diligencias durante los próximos meses?¿Cuánto tiempo pasarás caminando o esperando en reuniones?Podrías estar aprendiendo inglés durante ese excelente momento, ya sea que quieras tener más oportunidades de trabajo, viajar más o impresionar a tus amigos con tus nuevas habilidades en inglés.Tal vez no tengas tanto tiempo para dedicarle ... Read more

    $21.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Learn Mandarin Chinese with Paul Noble for Beginners – Complete Course

    Mandarin Chinese Made Easy with Your 1 million-best-selling Personal Language Coach

    by Paul Noble, Kai-Ti Noble ...
    Narrated by Paul Noble, Kai-Ti Noble ...

    Unabridged

    15 hours 1 min

    Practical, fun and effective.Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a unique, tried and tested language learning method that has been used by millions. You'll be speaking Mandarin Chinese fluently and confidently in no time at all.Take a simple, relaxed approach to learning a language that has been proven to succeed every time. Unlike more traditional language learning courses, Paul Noble’s unique ... Read more

    $31.99 USD

  • Audiobook

    Xiao Ming, Boy Sherlock

    Mandarin Companion Graded Readers Breakthrough Level

    by John Pasden, Jared Turner ...
    Narrated by Xiuye Zhang ...
    Series series Mandarin Companion

    Unabridged

    35 min

    Even at a young age, Xiao Ming (boy Sherlock Holmes) has a reputation among his peers for his keen powers of observation. His budding skills are put to the test when he is tasked with finding a thief at school. However mysteries always seem to find him when strange fires start out of seemingly nowhere and a classmate begins anonymously receiving flowers from a secret admirer. With the help of his ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Audiobook

    John Lewis: Walking With The Wind

    by PBS NewsHour ...
    Narrated by PBS NewsHour ...

    Unabridged

    9 min

    Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) remembers his experiences on the streets and in jail during the civil rights movement. His book is titled, Walking With the Wind: A Memoir of the Movement. ... Read more

    $0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    My Teacher is a Martian

    Mandarin Companion Graded Readers Breakthrough Level

    by Jared Turner, John Pasden ...
    Narrated by Xiuye Zhang ...
    Series series Mandarin Companion

    Unabridged

    39 min

    Two students are fascinated by outer space, but when their new teacher seems to know more about Mars than anyone could possibly know, they start to suspect that something is unusual. As they encounter inexplicable events, they become convinced their teacher is actually from Mars. How can they prove it and who will believe them? They may be the only ones who can discover the truth!Mandarin ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Audiobook

    How to Hear from God

    Learn to Know His Voice and Make Right Decisions

    by Joyce Meyer ...
    Narrated by Joyce Meyer ...

    Abridged

    5 hours 30 min

    In the hustle and bustle of today's busy world, sometimes it's hard enough to hear yourself think, much less take a minute to stop and listen for the voice of God. But learning to recognize God's voice and the many ways in which He speaks is vital for following His plan. In How to Hear from God, Joyce Meyer shows readers that God reaches out to people every day, seeking a partnership with them to ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

  • Audiobook

    French

    The Complete Language Course

    by Henry N. Raymond ...
    Narrated by Penton Overseas ...
    Series series Learn Anywhere

    Unabridged

    8 hours 50 min

    Listeners learn pronunciation, vocabulary, & grammar of a newlanguage without the need of a textbook: Level 1: Key words and phrases, basic grammar skills, emphasizes travel needs; Level 2: Expands vocabulary, new grammar concepts, more day-to-day activities; Level 3: Broadens vocabulary base, more advanced grammar skills, enriches conversational ability. ... Read more

    $49.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Pushout

    The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools

    by Monique W. Morris ...
    Narrated by Kristyl Dawn Tift ...

    Unabridged

    8 hours 54 min

    Fifteen-year-old Diamond stopped going to school the day she was expelled for lashing out at peers who constantly harassed and teased her for something everyone on the staff had missed: she was being trafficked for sex. After months on the run, she was arrested and sent to a detention center for violating a court order to attend school.Just sixteen percent of female students, black girls make up ... Read more

    $20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Chokepoint Capitalism

    How Big Tech and Big Content Captured Creative Labor Markets and How We'll Win Them Back

    by Rebecca Giblin, Cory Doctorow ...

    Unabridged

    11 hours 56 min

    A call to action for the creative class and labor movement to rally against the power of Big Tech and Big MediaCorporate concentration has breached the stratosphere, as have corporate profits. An ever-expanding constellation of industries are now monopolies (where sellers have excessive power over buyers) or monopsonies (where buyers hold the whip hand over sellers)—or both.In Chokepoint ... Read more

    $20.00 USD

  • Audiobook

    The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers

    The Secret to Loving Teens Effectively

    by Gary Chapman ...
    Narrated by Chris Fabry ...

    Unabridged

    8 hours 25 min

    Struggling to connect with your teen?Never before has raising teens been so perplexing. If you are wondering what on earth you’re doing wrong, you’re not alone. But there is hope. By learning to meaningfully express love amid your teen’s many changes, you can stay connected, maintain influence, and help them grow into a healthy adult.Dr. Gary Chapman will help you:• Understand today’s teenagers• ... Read more

    $35.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Dialogue

    The Art of Verbal Action for Page, Stage, and Screen

    by Robert McKee ...
    Narrated by Robert McKee ...

    Unabridged

    11 hours 10 min

    **The long-awaited follow-up to the perennially bestselling writers' guide Story, from the most sought-after expert in the art of storytelling."Dialogue is a masterwork. There's nothing harder to teach. Now this book exists. McKee has written an essential book akin to The Elements of Style for all writers." —Margaret Nagle, winner of the Writer's Guild Award, Emmy, NAACP, Golden Globe, and Pen* ... Read more

    $27.99 USD

  • Audiobook

    The Self-Driven Child

    The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives

    by Ned Johnson, William Stixrud PhD ...
    Narrated by Kaleo Griffith ...

    Unabridged

    11 hours 35 min

    **“Instead of trusting kids with choices . . . many parents insist on micromanaging everything from homework to friendships. For these parents, Stixrud and Johnson have a simple message: Stop.” —NPR“This humane, thoughtful book turns the latest brain science into valuable practical advice for parents.” —Paul Tough, New York Times bestselling author of How Children Succeed**A few years ago, Bill ... Read more

    $22.99 USD

  • Audiobook

    Free to Learn

    Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life

    by Peter Gray ...
    Narrated by Dan Woren ...

    Unabridged

    9 hours 57 min

    "A lightning bolt of a book" makes the case for why self-directed learning — "unschooling" — is the best way to get kids to learn (Lenore Skenazy)In Free to Learn, developmental psychologist Peter Gray argues that in order to foster children who will thrive in today’s constantly changing world, we must entrust them to steer their own learning and development. Drawing on evidence from anthropology, ... Read more

    $27.99 USD

  • Audiobook

    Proust and the Squid

    The Story and Science of the Reading Brain

    by Maryanne Wolf ...
    Narrated by Kirsten Potter ...

    Unabridged

    8 hours 21 min

    Reading is a miracle, because the brain was never wired for written language. This eloquent, accessible look at reading explores how it has transformed our brains, our lives, and the world.It took 2,000 years for written language to develop, and it takes 2,000 days for a child's brain to learn to read. During that time, the brain must literally rearrange itself in order to understand written ... Read more

    Was $23.99 USD Now $20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Italian Short Stories for Beginners – 5 in 1: Over 500 Dialogues & Short Stories to Learn Italian in your Car. Have Fun and Grow your Vocabulary with Crazy Effective Language Learning Lessons

    by Learn Like A Native ...
    Narrated by Andrea Locorotondo, Orlena Cain ...

    Unabridged

    5 hours 54 min

    WANT TO LEARN ITALIAN THE EASIEST AND MOST EXCITING WAY POSSIBLE?YOU CAME TO THE RIGHT PLACE!Learning a second language is a great mental exercise if you want to create new neural pathways in your brain, so you can stay quick and sharp. Plus, learning a widely spoken language – Italian in particular – can open up a myriad of new opportunities for you in both life and work.“Italian Short Stories ... Read more

    $17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus