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Know what a "frunk" is? How about a "solar panel"? Suburban Dictionary is a guide to slang and a guide to the quirky behavior found in the burbs. Suburbanese: the subtle, the funny, and the snarky, with generous helpings of sarcasm. Hours of fun and (sometimes) snarky expressions. Exposes the slang of the rich, the "wannabes", and beyond. Only listen to this if you love language and if you like to laugh!

Refugees in a hostile parallel universe, Captain Jeff Bowers and his crew narrowly escape to neutral space. But Jeff is haunted by a vision that just won’t let him go, and it sends him a quest he can’t justify or explain. At the same time, he is obsessed with finding the love of his life - Jo Taylor - who is still alive on this reality string. But when he finds her, will she be different? How different?

It tells the story of mild-mannered lawyer G.J. Utterson who becomes alarmed by the odd behavior of his friend and client Dr. Henry Jekyll. After apparently befriending the mysterious and ill-tempered Edward Hyde, Dr. Jekyll's behavior becomes erratic and after a local murder is attributed to Hyde, the lawyer is forced to conclude that his friend has been caught up in a sinister extortion scheme. This thrilling story has become so intertwined with our cultural narrative that "Jekyll and Hyde" has become shorthand for those people with seemingly split personalities.

William Shakespeare, long hailed as history's greatest dramatic writer, has been lauded for his mastery of poetic expression, his insight into the human condition, and his deep exploration into the psyche and motivations of his characters.

As a world-famous American football player and considered by many to be the greatest quarterback of all time, Tom Brady is an extraordinary player with an even more extraordinary life. From his unassuming and underwhelming start fresh out of college to his 19-year run with the New England Patriots and his later success with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Brady’s story is one of relentless determination, perseverance, and triumph against the odds.

British author Kenneth Grahame, during his brief career, managed to create two of the world's most beloved children's stories: the classic tale The Wind in the Willows and the novella The Reluctant Dragon, each one a magnificent addition to any collection. Here, these two famous stories are combined into one volume, presented in their original and unabridged format. First, Grahame's sprawling saga of life in the English countryside, The Wind in the Willows. Also, a story of friendship, love, and compassion, The Reluctant Dragon.

A comprehensive and easy-to-use Fire tablet user guide. For both the long-term and the new users of the Kindle Fire wishing to get the best out of their buy, this new and updated guide will help you navigate through your Kindle Fire 7.

Conventional sleep tips were not enough to help me sleep. A heavy tranquilizer nearly destroyed my life. But I was shocked when a unique combination of foods and nutrients cured my insomnia. I’ve slept well for almost 10 years now because of them. Do you want natural, concrete, research-based recommendations to get the right stuff into your body for a good night's sleep? That's what I'll give you, in as few words as possible.

With a legendary career and world-record achievements - some of which are still standing today - Babe Ruth is regarded as one of the greatest sports heroes in American culture. From an unassuming childhood and teen years full of delinquency, nobody could have expected that Babe Ruth would rise to become one of the most famous baseball players of all time. Delving into his professional career, his most pivotal moments, and the plays which defined his legacy, this biography offers an enlightening look at the life and career of this legendary sportsman.

Discover the legacy of the greatest basketball player of all time. Renowned for his incredible achievements, countless awards, and his amazing rise to fame, Michael Jordan stands as a beloved sportsman and a role model that millions of children look up to. But there’s so much more to the story of Michael Jordan than his sports career - as the fourth richest African-American in the world, he’s also been involved in books, movies, business ventures, and countless charity projects.

Procrastination is a basic human tendency, and everyone tends to do this. We tend to keep putting things off because we don't want to do them, the task is quite annoying, or because other things need to be taken care of. Unfortunately, procrastination can lead you to major consequences. Master procrastination now and improve your life!

In this short book you will learn the necessary tools to sell on FBA.

Obsession. Pursuit. A dark game. When a vampire and a hunter break the rules, everyone is a winner. What could make you defy your nature and spare that which you are fated to kill? For Johnathan and his mysterious vampire hunter, their deepest sense of lust is rewired from blood to each other. Their elusive game of cat and mouse pulls them apart just to make their meetings even more intoxicating.

This is a SoundCraft Audiobooks production - enhanced with music and sound effects - of perhaps the most beloved Christmas book of all time, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. It tells the story of the miserly and miserable Ebenezer Scrooge, who is given one, final chance at redemption on Christmas Eve when he is visited by the ghost of his deceased business partner, Jacob Marley. Scrooge is guided by three Spirits - of Christmas Past, Present and Future - who show the old miser the error of his ways.

A.A. Milne, the beloved author of the Winnie-the-Pooh series, followed up his success to the first two Pooh books, When We Were Very Young and Winnie-the-Pooh, with Now We Are Six, a collection of poems that has become a classic in children's literature.

This is a SoundCraft Audiobooks production complete with music and sound effects to enhance the listener's enjoyment of this classic poem. Twas the Night Before Christmas was originally published anonymously in 1823 as "A Visit from St. Nicholas". Perhaps the most famous Christmas poem of all time, it relates the story of a father awoken from his sleep on Christmas Eve by Santa Claus—St. Nick in the poem—who lands with his sleigh and "eight tiny reindeer" on the roof of the house, comes down the chimney, and delivers toys to the family.

The incorrigible Inspector Lestrade takes the lead, as he likes to view it, in 4 investigations, 'helped' of course by Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson. Be there, as Lestrade shoelaces are tied up with Watson's and Lestrade actually getting it right for once, over the great Sherlock Holmes.

H.G. Wells (1866 -1946)—the master of the genre—created his "scientific romances" and set the standard for futuristic literature that teemed with both social commentary and a prescient view of the world to come. Here, we present The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds, two of the most popular and thrilling science-fiction novels ever created...together in one volume.

An Off-White Christmas features a dozen stories all set on or around Christmas, though, with little to no clear religious emphasis. Instead, these stories explore life changes and choices and chaos in times of heightened drama, when family and friends and life partners merge to form cohesive units, happy or otherwise. The stories range from a gambling spree in Las Vegas to a caravan traveling to Baraboo; from a teepee hotel in Kentucky to a retro movie theatre in Arizona; from a jolly Santa lookalike to a frustrated Dickensian actor; from students to retirees.

After an unexpected divorce, Marla Goldberg yearns to believe “someday is now” and pursue her dream of being an actress in Chicago. But how can she quit her frustrating radio station account executive job when she’s only booking work as an extra?