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If you've always wanted to play the piano but thought it was too hard, too late, or too expensive—this audiobook is for you. Inside is a practical, no-fluff method that shows you exactly what to do each day for 30 days to start playing with confidence.

Sue Divin's Runaway Road is a riveting and moving story of family and belonging set in contemporary Northern Ireland, perfect for readers of Margaret McDonald's Glasgow Boys. 'An absolutely gripping read, the sort of book it's impossible to put down.' - Jan Carson 'Moving, funny, cinematic...

The Time Machine: A brilliant Victorian scientist travels to the astonishing year 802,701 AD. What initially appears to be a paradise inhabited by the peaceful and beautiful Eloi soon reveals a terrifying reality. Following the mysterious theft of his invention, the Traveler discovers the Morlocks, monstrous subterranean creatures who breed the surface-dwellers as livestock. Trapped in this divided future, he must fight tenaciously for his survival and recover his only means of escape before witnessing the freezing twilight of Earth.

Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Wall Street lawyer needs extra help in his office and hires Bartleby, a reserved and highly efficient copyist. At first, this enigmatic employee works from dawn to dusk without uttering a single complaint. However, everything changes the day when, faced with a completely routine request, Bartleby responds with a phrase that will baffle everyone: “I would prefer not to.” From that moment on, his polite but unwavering refusal becomes an unbearable mystery. This adaptation of Melville's classic is a fascinating portrait of isolation and the absurdity of modern life.

In the dark, labyrinthine streets of London, the respected lawyer Mr. Utterson uncovers a terrifying mystery surrounding his long-time friend. The brilliant but deeply troubled Dr. Henry Jekyll has forged a dark, inexplicable alliance with the sinister and brutal Mr. Edward Hyde.

Sense and Sensibility: Following their father's death, the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, face a drastic reduction in their fortune and must move to a modest cottage in Devonshire. Elinor, representing reason and prudence, hides her heartbreak after being separated from the young Edward Ferrars. In contrast, the passionate Marianne gives herself entirely to a romance with the charming but fickle John Willoughby.

What mysteries hide on the other side of the looking-glass? In this charming modern adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic, we follow Alice into an inverted world where logic is defied and chess pieces come to life. After stepping through the glass, Alice explores a giant chessboard inhabited by talking flowers, eccentric queens, and unforgettable characters like Humpty Dumpty and the twins Tweedledum and Tweedledee. To be crowned queen, she must overcome amusing riddles and absurd situations. A timeless adventure about imagination and dreams, perfect for letting your mind soar.

CANDIDE: Candide is a central work of the Enlightenment, written as a coming-of-age novel that follows an optimist convinced the world is a paradise, even as reality insists otherwise. With this satire, Voltaire transforms three years marked by historical disasters —the Lisbon earthquake and the Seven Years’ War —into sharp literary critique, targeting Leibniz’s doctrine that we live in “the best of all possible worlds.”

We follow Nick Carraway as he delves into the dazzling and superficial world of Long Island in the Roaring Twenties. His neighbor, the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby, throws extravagant parties with a single, desperate purpose: to win back his former love, the unattainable Daisy Buchanan. As Nick is drawn into a whirlwind of obsession, wealth, and dark secrets, he uncovers the painful cracks in the American Dream. This thrilling adaptation revitalizes F. Scott Fitzgerald's timeless classic, offering an unforgettable listen about tragic love and illusion.

The War of the Worlds: In the late 19th century, humanity lived complacently, unaware that cold, superior intelligences were watching them from Mars. Soon, massive metallic cylinders crash into England, unleashing a relentless invasion. Armed with giant tripods, devastating Heat-Rays, and suffocating Black Smoke, the invaders quickly crush human resistance. Amidst the chaos, one man embarks on a harrowing journey through a ruined London to reunite with his wife. Just when human extinction seems imminent, the Martians succumb to the most unexpected ally: Earth's bacteria.

Pride and Prejudice: In Pride and Prejudice, the arrival of the wealthy bachelor Charles Bingley and his haughty friend, Fitzwilliam Darcy, revolutionizes the quiet life of the Bennet family. While the desperate Mrs. Bennet yearns to marry off her five daughters, the intelligent and independent Elizabeth immediately clashes with the proud Mr. Darcy. Surrounded by misunderstandings, gossip, and family scandals, both must overcome their own pride and deep-rooted prejudices to discover that true love defies first impressions.

There's magic around every corner in this spellbinding short story collection from Enid Blyton, the world's best-loved storyteller! Discover the goblin who cast a wicked spell, the magic stone that finds lost things and the boots that walk away on their own. From wizards and witches to pixies...

In the hidden passages beneath the Paris Opera House lives a mysterious man who conceals his disfigured face. From the shadows, he watches the dressing rooms and follows Christine, a young singer with extraordinary talent for whom he feels an obsessive love. Through Erik—tormented by his deformity and passion for beauty—and through the labyrinth of the Opera House itself, Leroux takes us to the world behind the curtain. A story where the fantastic is told with journalistic precision, enriched with many real elements that inspired the author.

An exciting new collection of tales and whiskers from the world's best-loved storyteller. From the dog who found a lost teddy to the missing basket filled with kittens, this collection of Enid Blyton tales has all your favourite pets, whether they have fur, scales, feathers or shells. Would you...

AI doesn't need to be overwhelming, technical, or full of hype. You don't need to learn coding. You don't need to chase every new tool. And you definitely don't need another book filled with buzzwords and theory.

Ever tried learning Python, only to get lost in tutorials that feel too technical, too fast, or just plain confusing? You're not alone. This friendly, step-by-step beginner's guide makes Python simple, practical, and surprisingly fun even if you've never written a single line of code. With 35+ hands-on exercises and 6 real world projects, you'll go from complete beginner to confident Python programmer. No tech background required. Just 10 minutes a day.

Discover simple strategies for budgeting, saving, and building your wealth…without getting overwhelmed by financial lingo. In the journey of life, your wallet is more than just a toolkit–it’s one of the star players that can boost your performance and allow you to level up.

Drawing from my extensive experience as the lead HR trainer for a Fortune 1000 company and two multinational corporations, I've identified key strategies that significantly enhance success rates for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exam candidates. Beyond rote memorization of study materials, it's crucial to contextualize information within real-life scenarios, facilitating deeper understanding and retention.

This book is all about learning how to be the best version of yourself. It will guide you through steps on how to switch on your abundance and keep pressing to be a better version of yourself no matter what life may throw at you.

Feeling overwhelmed by personal finance? You’re not alone. Many young adults find navigating the financial world intimidating. This book is your financial GPS, transforming stress into success with simple, actionable steps.