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I was just a tiny baby song-sparrow, and from the moment I hatched, it was clear that something was different about me. Thus begins the heartfelt tale of Scraggles, a young sparrow who finds solace and care from a loving human family, narrated in Scraggles own voice. Parents are advised that the later chapters of Scraggles journey may be unsettling for younger audiences. A special note from the Reader To see the charming illustrations of Scraggles mentioned in the story, please visit the Project Gutenberg link for the text. (Summary by Tom Weiss)

A spectacular collection of outstanding half-hour short stories...perfect for commuters or bedtime listening. 'The Whistle' by Hugh Walpole, 'The Well' by W. W. Jacobs, 'The Scrupulous Father' by George Gissing, 'The Debt' by Edith Wharton, 'The Problem of the Five Marks' by Melville Davisson Post, 'The Purple Wig' by G. K. Chesterton, 'Pickman's Model' by H. P. Lovecraft, 'Humplebee' by Geroge Gissing.

George Wharton James was a prolific popular lecturer, photographer, and journalist, who wrote more than 40 books. Quit Your Worrying! was his most popular book. In it, he tackles each and every cause for worry and lucidly dispels the need for it. Everyone worries about something at some time in their life, and this guide to a life without fretting is an excellent listen for us all. Some of the examples used by the author have been updated for a modern audience.