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The clever little ladybird is off on a trip to the seaside, but those two bad men, Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len, are also back and they're up to their wicked ways again. This time they're planning to steal the mermaid's long, luscious hair and sell it to a famous star...luckily, the crime-busting ladybird has another cunning plan to stop the thieves!

Those two bad men, Lanky Len and Hefty Hugh, are back! They may be in the city instead of the farm, but they haven't changed their thieving ways. In fact, they're even more ambitious. They're planning to steal a monkey from the zoo and use it to pinch the Queen's crown. It's a pity for them that a certain crime-busting ladybird is holidaying in the very same city...and she's got a good idea that will ensure the dastardly pair won't get away with it!

Do you want to improve your English conversation? This audiobook is designed to help intermediate learners understand and speak informal, colloquial English, as spoken by native speakers. The audiobook includes 50 dialogues, covering a huge variety of everyday topics.

The Simpsons has been predicting major events with scary accuracy for over three decades, from Donald Trump's presidency to Disney buying 20th Century Fox. People just can't seem to get enough and are eager to know what it's going to predict next. This book goes behind the scenes of this adored cartoon series, and the family we've grown to love. Between Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and the rest of the Simpsons family, the show has stolen our hearts, and also left us amazed at how often The Simpsons predicts the future!

Lydia Davis is one of our most original and influential writers, a storyteller celebrated for her emotional acuity, her formal inventiveness, and her ability to capture the mind in overdrive. She has been called "an American virtuoso of the short story form" ( Salon.com ) and "one of the quiet giants... of American fiction" ( Los Angeles Times Book Review ). This volume contains all her stories to date, from the acclaimed "Break It Down" (1986) to the 2007 National Book Award nominee "Varieties of Disturbance".

Uno studente di Tōkyō intraprende un viaggio solitario nella pittoresca penisola di Izu: spera di trovare sollievo ai propri tormenti. Nella bellezza del paesaggio autunnale, il protagonista vive un'esperienza che lo segnerà a fondo: conosce Kaoru, una giovane danzatrice errante, pura nella sua naturale semplicità e nel suo animo infantile. In un delicato equilibrio tra lo scenario idilliaco di Izu e le dinamiche emotive fra i due, Kawabata esplora il tema della bellezza effimera e dell'innocenza perduta, catturando con maestria la fugacità del momento.

Tempted by the promise of fame and fortune, the Singing Mermaid joins a circus. The crowds love her, but the poor mermaid is kept in a tank by the wicked circus owner Sam Sly, and she soon longs to return to the freedom of her ocean home. The Singing Mermaid is a delightful tale from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard. With brilliant rhyming verse read by Lauren Laverne, this story is loved by children and parents alike.

After a dismal upbringing on decaying, alien-infested Earth, Emmaline "Cricket" Beatty now lives a charmed life on humanity's new and improved home planet Meeus. The constant vulnerability of the before has given way to the ironclad security of the present. Everything is pretty, organized, predictable. There are no flaws in this new world. When the hospital where Cricket works hosts an intergalactic symposium, she is called upon to translate for the alien guests. She is intrigued to see that a secretive Rix nation has sent a delegate.

Have you ever wondered what trees are saying — to each other, to animals, or even to us? The Language of Trees is a calming, thought-provoking podcast that explores the secret communication of forests. From the whispering leaves to the underground networks of roots and fungi, we uncover how trees share nutrients, send warnings, and support each other like a community.Each episode brings you closer to understanding the wisdom of nature, blending science, storytelling, and ancient traditions. Whether you're a nature lover, parent, teacher, or simply curious, this podcast will help you tune ...

Both geopolitical exploration and domestic coming-of-age novel, Mobility is a propulsive and challenging story about class, power, politics, and desire told through the life of one woman—her social milieu, her romances, her unarticulated wants. Mobility deftly explores American forms of complicity and inertia, moving between the local and the global, the personal and the political, and using fiction’s power to illuminate the way a life is shaped by its context.

When Leila Johnston discovers the bleak reality of her family's life from a young age, everything comes crashing down for her. She watches her family fall apart, she loses those she treasures the most, and through it all, she's forced to be alone and fend for herself because society is no help. Leila is determined to come out stronger. She's seeking refuge and figuring out who she is and her purpose. She tries to pick up the pieces of what's left of her and turn them into something new. At the end of it all, she comes out stronger, winning the battle and emerging as a fierce survivor.

A monthly show highlighting Lewiston, Maine, a historic city that blends a rich industrial past with a dynamic and evolving present. Tune in for an in-depth look at the day-to-day operations and vision for Maine's second largest city featuring Lewiston City Administrator Bryan Kaenrath, host Mark Turcotte, and Lydia Media's Pam Ashby.

Jane Choi is a typical Nebraskan teen—a corn-fed lover of Husker football. But lately, she feels like she’s missing something. Her non-Korean classmates—that’s everyone—are immersed in K-pop, K-dramas, K-beauty . . . basically, K-everything. But for Jane, kimchi? Not a fan. Bibimbap? What is that? Her mom even named her after the very not-Korean Jane Eyre. Everyone seems to know more about Korean culture than Jane. And she isn’t sure whether she’s more annoyed at them, or herself.

Dive into the annals of history with us as we explore the significant roles women have played, particularly those of queens who have carved their names into the pages of time with their heroic deeds and grand endeavors. This book doesnt cover all famous female sovereigns, but the ones weve selected embody some of the most pivotal moments in world history. Inspired by the classic work of Lydia Hoyt Farmer, we hope to enlighten and inspire.

Dive into riveting tales of world-renowned monarchs in this podcast. The Boys Book of Famous Rulers offers a succinct yet comprehensive account of significant events in the lives of illustrious rulers. Listen in to learn about the fascinating epochs they lived in, the diverse nations they ruled, and the unique customs and manners of their subjects.

Hosted by Lydia Butler, Cutting Room Floor is a podcast about books, movies, music, games, sports and more! A podcast where nothing is off-topic or too niche.

Lydia Fenet, senior vice president of Christie’s and seasoned auctioneer, shares the secrets of success and the strategies behind her revolutionary sales approach to show you how to embrace and channel your own power in any room.

Cœur à Cœur, c’est le podcast des parents qui veulent tenir ensemble la bienveillance ET la fermeté, tout en restant profondément connectés à leurs enfants et à eux-mêmes. Ici, pas de recette magique. Pas de méthode rigide. Juste des réflexions vraies, des outils concrets, et des conversations qui bousculent un peu, pour nous aider à grandir en même temps qu’on élève nos enfants. Tu trouveras ici des épisodes où je te parle seule, en mode coaching. Des moments enregistrés avec mon mari, parce qu’on apprend encore à faire équipe. Des conversations avec mes enfants, ...

Step into a world of soulful conversations and profound self-discovery with the Moon Collective Sanctuary, hosted by Lydia Luna, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and founder of The Moon Collective Sanctuary wellness company. With each conversation, Lydia guides you to a space where time-honored wisdom and modern science converge, helping you gain clarity, insight, and balance amidst the demands of everyday life.From unravelling the mysteries of the psyche to exploring powerful healing modalities, this podcast serves as your sanctuary for personal growth and inner awakening. Whether you're seeking ...

Lovett Tamerlane is a silkwitch. Like all girls of her kind, she holds a rare magic-a magic that can be harnessed only through marriage to a Weaver. But finding a Weaver husband requires status, refinement, and money, all of which Lovett sadly lacks. Her one secret ability, to open any door, is her saving grace. Hidden in plain sight, Lovett spends her days using her gift to steal from wealthy families and her nights avoiding the fate imposed on all unwed silkwitches: a life confined to the cloisters.