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They’re not faster than a speeding bullet or able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. But that doesn’t mean steel-cut oats, blackberries, ginger, and other foods can’t swoop in to save the day - or at least our diets. In How Superfoods Work, reevaluate the superfoods you are (or aren’t) eating and discover ways to make your life healthier - and more delicious.

Philéas Fogg, un excentrique gentleman anglais, dont le seul passe-temps est de lire les journaux et de jouer au whist, vient juste d'engager un nouveau domestique, trop heureux d'entrer au service d'un vieux garçon casanier.

Il y a cent cinquante ans, soit un siècle avant que le premier homme n'effectue un "petit pas pour un homme et un grand pour l'humanité", en 1869, Jules Verne emmène ses héros dans un nouveau voyage extraordinaire "Autour de la Lune". Tiré par un gigantesque canon, l'obus imaginé par l'ingénieur Barbicane se dirige maintenant vers la Lune, et les trois passagers qui y ont pris place vont être les témoins d'extraordinaires événements.

La vie est calme à bord du navire Le Pilgrim, parti chasser la baleine dans les mers australes. Son capitaine a accueilli à bord une passagère, Mrs Weldon, son fils Jack âgé de cinq ans, qu'il doit ramener chez eux à San Francisco, et une poignée de naufragés abandonnés sur une épave. Malheureusement, en poursuivant un redoutable cétacé, le capitaine et son équipage périssent en mer. Il ne reste plus sur la baleinière, hormis la femme et l'enfant, que quelques hommes affaiblis sans connaissances maritimes... et Dick Sand, jeune novice intrépide âgé de quinze ans.

Read by Imelda Staunton, The Gruffalo's Child is the number one bestselling, much-loved sequel to the worldwide phenomenon that is The Gruffalo. This audiobook edition also includes a song and a read along track. The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should Ever set foot in the deep dark wood. But...

"...an engaging and enlightening account from which we all can benefit."—The Wall Street Journal A better way to combat knee-jerk biases and make smarter decisions, from Julia Galef, the acclaimed expert on rational decision-making. When it comes to what we believe, humans see what they want...

How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents captures the vivid lives of the Garcia sisters, four privileged and rebellious Dominican girls adapting to their new lives in America. In the 1960s, political tension forces the Garcia family away from Santo Domingo and toward the Bronx. The sisters all hit their strides in America, adapting and thriving despite cultural differences, language barriers, and prejudice.

Henrietta Barrett non ha mai dato peso alle convenzioni della società: vive in Cornovaglia, dove si occupa con amore della tenuta del suo tutore; indossa pratici calzoni invece di abiti sontuosi e risponde all'improbabile nome di "Henry". Quando però l'anziano lord Carlyle muore, Stannage Park va in eredità a un lontano cugino, William Dunford, il più impenitente scapolo di Londra, che rimane parecchio sorpreso quando viene a sapere di avere ereditato una proprietà, un titolo...

Los viajes de Gulliver fue publicada por primera vez en 1726, y tres siglos después mantiene toda su vigencia. Esta célebre novela satírica es a la vez un relato de aventuras y una artera reflexiónfilosófica sobre la constitución de las sociedades modernas. Los encuentros del naufragante Lemuel Gulliver con los minúsculos liliputienses, los gigantes de Brobdingnag, los filosóficos houyhnhnms y los brutos yahoos harán que el protagonista, como el lector, abra los ojos a la cruda y verdadera naturaleza humana.

Beau Shanahan is my best friend's younger brother. He's also an arrogant jerk and a globe-trotting, snowboarding bad boy—in other words, everything I despise. When I'm jilted by my cheating fiancé and left homeless in the process, being Beau's roommate for the next few weeks is my only option. As a roommate, Beau's inconsiderate, perpetually half-naked, and ridiculously unreliable… except when he isn't. Because he keeps coming to my rescue—he cooks me dinner, saves my puppy's life, and shows up for me when I need him most.

Thomas e Cecilia Harcourt sono orfani e, quando lui viene ferito in battaglia nelle colonie americane, la ragazza ha solo due opzioni: trasferirsi a casa di una vecchia zia zitella o maritarsi con un avido cugino che detesta. In realtà c'è una terza possibilità, ed è quella che Cecilia sceglie: attraversare l'Atlantico per assistere il fratello. Tuttavia, dopo una settimana di ricerche, non trova Thomas ma il suo migliore amico, l'ufficiale Edward Rokesby. È in coma, e ha un disperato bisogno di aiuto.

Georgiana Bridgerton non è contraria all'idea del matrimonio in sé, soltanto che pensava di poter avere voce in capitolo. Ma quando la sua reputazione viene compromessa da un mascalzone cacciatore di dote, ha solo due possibilità: rimanere zitella a vita o maritarsi con il suddetto mascalzone. Quarto figlio di un conte, Nicholas Rokesby vive a Edimburgo, dove sta per completare gli studi di medicina, e non ha tempo, né tantomeno voglia, di cercare moglie.

Dans le fracas d’un coup de vent d’équinoxe, un ballon emporté au-dessus du Pacifique descend, lest jeté par-dessus bord, jusqu’à frôler les vagues. Naufragés de l’air, ses passagers—dont un certain Cyrus—sont précipités vers l’inconnu. Sur une île que nul atlas ne nomme, il faut tout réinventer. Ingéniosité, entraide et courage deviennent lois de survie, tandis que la nature, à la fois généreuse et menaçante, impose ses règles. Et bientôt, au cœur de ce monde neuf, les questions se multiplient: que cache cette terre, jusqu’où mèneront leurs explorations?

The 19th Century Classics Collection steps into the vibrant world of 19th century Europe, America, and Russia with this rich collection of literary masterpieces that continue to captivate listeners. From the dark allure of Dracula and the tragic romance of Anna Karenina to the moral complexities of Tess of the D'Urbervilles and the thrilling suspense of Wuthering Heights, this collection invites listeners to experience the enduring power of 19th-century storytelling.

Polly has set up a pets' holiday home for the summer and with a house full of greedy guinea pigs, pesky parrots and slithering snakes, Mum is getting more fed up by the day! Especially when Doris the snake goes missing! Can Polly find Doris before the snake finds the guinea pigs?

The Smartest Giant in Town audiobook, read by actors Imelda Staunton, Jim Carter and Steven Pacey, brings to life the friendly giant and all the little animals in this tale from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. This...

Tiddler is a little fish who tells the tallest tales in the ocean. But did he really ride a seahorse? Did he really meet a mermaid? And what about the scariest story of all - the one about the fishermen and the net! Brilliantly performed by award-winning actress Imelda Staunton, this audio download contains the complete, best-selling story with music, the Tiddler Song, and a listening game.

Toda vida tem um divisor de águas, um momento súbito, empolgante e extraordinário que muda a pessoa para sempre. Para Michael Stirling, esse instante ocorreu na primeira vez em que pôs os olhos em Francesca Bridgerton. Depois de anos colecionando conquistas amorosas sem nunca entregar seu coração, o libertino mais famoso de Londres enfim se apaixonou. Infelizmente, conheceu a mulher de seus sonhos no jantar de ensaio do casamento dela. Em 36 horas, Francesca se tornaria esposa do primo dele.

Read by Imelda Staunton, The Snail and the Whale is a delightful tale of adventure and friendship by the unparalleled partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. This audiobook edition includes a song and a read along track. "How I long to sail!" said the tiny...

Step beyond the stars and into the boundless imagination of the genre’s greatest visionaries with The Masters of Science Fiction Short Stories—a powerful collection of timeless tales from the pioneers who shaped modern science fiction.