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Kew Gardens may not be unlike any beautiful garden you might visit. However, Virginia Woolf, invites us to inspect the minds of a few who visit the garden. This is a place of dreams, an oasis, a hideaway from all that is busy and frantic.

When America’s first President, George Washington, was13 years of age, he penned 110 rules of civility. Some believe he was simply transcribing something he had read, but no one seems to know exactly what that may have been.

Perhaps the second most read book of the Bible, you will no doubt listen more than once to the Book of Proverbs masterfully narrated by Glenn Hascall.

The old man had the oldest house and the oldest home furnishings. All his friends had passed on, but an unlikely friendship develops between the old man and the young boy. The houses and home furnishings speak and create a unique atmosphere when the boy visits. Perhaps the old house is a suitable euphemism for the life we give to memories.

These two books of the Bible represent hope to a Church that faces difficult times. Persecution was the primary struggle, but the Apostle Paul discussed what the end of days will be like. His words inspired hope in the hearts of the hurting--and continue to inspire a similar hope today.

Wizard of Oz creator L. Frank Baum is the brainchild behind this story, which takes a Mother Goose rhyme and develops a tale that helps the rhyme make sense. From a very short poem we are treated to the story of a short man named Jimson who paid more for a duck than he expected.

Sometimes we weary of houseguests. The goblin in this short story from classic author Hans Christian Andersen can't quite decide whether he wanted to stay with the student who loved poetry or the huckster who had porridge. Follow the imp through his unusual decision.

It is an unmistakable truth that a politician will gain enemies. Those enemies will seek to find some mistake made in the past that they can use against the politician. This is just such a case with this memorable short story from A. A. Milne, author of Winnie the Pooh. Filled with the humor you might expect from the author, the reason for political blackmail may surprise you.

Classic Grimm Brothers, this tale follows seven young goats that do their best to follow "Mama's" advice while she is away, but wolves can be so devious. The wolf apparently failed to read the script first or he might not have chosen to confront the goats.

Whenever we have a higher opinion of ourselves than we should, we can always rely on clever author Hans Christian Andersen to help us put things into perspective. This is the case with The Money Box. This story follows a piggy bank who is certain he is vastly superior to all the other toys in the play room. He certainly is richer.

This classic fable from Hans Christian Andersen finds the wind, rain, and sunshine vying for the opportunity to tell a story. It seemed that more often than not, the sunshine rose high enough to capture the attention of those in need of a story. It's up to you to determine if the story was worth the time the rain and wind had to listen. A unique fable from a beloved author.

We've all heard that if we don't like the weather just give it five minutes and it will change. This short story by humorist Mark Twain may have been the origin of the idea. Twain seems convinced that no weather is more varied than in New England. No forecast is so difficult to claim as true as New England. Then again, each region could make the claim and be proud of their prognostication.

Wizard of Oz creator L. Frank Baum created this beloved short story that follows Wolly on a most unusual adventure. Wolly had been captured. Wolly had been stuffed. Wolly could not think. But Wolly's mother wanted a future for her taxidermied son. There was only one among the Alligator People who could help - the Red-Eyed One. There was a fix, but it wouldn't be easy.

A classic poem from acclaimed author Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Grief sometimes comes at Christmas. We may believe there is no hope for happiness again on the day of Christmas bells and gifts, but in the midst of this grief there is the birth of hope. When something is lost - something new may be found. Not easy, but universally true.

While it may seem dark and grim this poem story takes us aboard the deck of a ship bound for disaster. Bravado is mixed with fear. A storm is tempered with hope. The end leaves questions and a sense of melancholy that is the pinnacle of what makes this a classic. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

The year is 1899, and author Elbert Hubbard is responding to a report that a man named Rowan ventured into war-torn Cuba and delivered a message without knowing where Garcia might be found. The dedication of Rowan urges the author to contemplate how few there might be worthy to take on the task. Listen carefully and you might hear a description of the type of individual anyone would hire. A classic story of profound integrity narrated by Glenn Hascall.

An audible biography of a great composer. Beethoven was a man who was born in poverty, never married, and raised a nephew who chose a less than happy path. As you listen you will learn who, among famous composers, helped him along as well as who saw Beethoven as a mentor. Deaf at the age of 30 this brilliant musician's life has its fair share of paradoxes. For all ages. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

One of the more noted romance poems by acclaimed author Alfred, Lord Tennyson. It carries a dark undertone and was almost universally opposed when published in 1855. It gained attention as its parts and pieces were used in other popular culture and is most often remembered today as among Tennyson’s best poems. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

Spot was a good-looking dog and everyone in the Klondike wanted the canine - except the two men that owned him. They tried selling him, they tried leaving him behind, and Spot seemed content to keep them guessing how he was always able to find them. Adventure, humor, and a good dose of owner frustration populate this story from famed writer Jack London.

Glenn Hascell narrates this Hans Christian Anderson tale of a very vain little girl more concerned with herself than those who try to help her. She is so vain she pays more attention to her shoes then the sermon in church. The old lady, her benefactor is dying, but Karen chooses to go to a dance in town. Hans Christian Anderson is famous for his morality stories, and there definitely is a moral here. Once again Glenn Hascall takes us there.