Sapling

Rocky: The Rockefeller Christmas Tree , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 9min

The most magical time of the year in New York City comes in November with the lighting of the Rockefeller Christmas tree. Because of the significance of the occasion, evergreens from all around the world dream of becoming the Rockefeller Christmas tree - and young Rocky is no exception. The only problem? As a small, rather unattractive sapling, Rocky can barely compete with the more robust specimens seeking to steal the spotlight he so desperately craves; however, with a little help - and a strong belief in himself - Rocky may just see his long-held dream finally come true. Rocky: The Rockefeller Christmas Tree is a heartwarming tale for listeners of all ages. Touching on such universal themes as keeping the faith, believing in oneself, and persevering through adversity makes the story particularly appealing to young listeners. By crafting Rocky as a flawed, yet determined tree - rather than an immaculate, undefeatable hero - listeners easily relate to his passionate quest to succeed, despite the obstacles standing in his way. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: William L. Sturdevant. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/074079/bk_acx0_074079_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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The Rare, Tiny Flower

The Rare, Tiny Flower illustrates a deeply touching and thoughtful poem by Kitty O'Meara that, in the form of a parable, celebrates difference, tolerance, and unity. The poem features a mysterious flower that looks different to each viewer, which leads to strife as everyone insists that their vision is "right." Leaders and even botanists are unable to agree on the nature of the flower-it takes a young girl to point out that the flower is, in fact, quite multidimensional. Remarkably, she has the ability to be heard by the squabbling masses, who then see beyond their fighting and commit to connecting with one another. O'Meara's thoughtful poem begins with these words: Once, in a forest, a bird dropped a seed. It wasn't a sapling, it wasn't a weed, but a rare, tiny flower that found light and grew. To some it looked red, to some it looked blue.

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All from a Walnut (eBook, ePUB)

A moving, multigenerational story about love, family roots, and the cycle of lifeWhen Emilia finds a walnut one morning, Grandpa tells her the story behind it: of his journey across the ocean to a new home, with only one small bag and a nut in his pocket. "I planted my little tree in good brown soil, so it would grow strong here forever." "In this house? In this yard?" "Shall we go see?" Step by step, Grandpa teaches Emilia how to cultivate her own seed. But as her little nut grows, Grandpa begins to slow down-until one sad day, Emilia has to say goodbye. Emilia's sapling looks as droopy as she feels . . . but she knows just what to do. From acclaimed author and illustrator Ammi-Joan Paquette and Felicita Sala, this tender story is a poignant reminder that the best things grow with time-and that even when they are no longer here, the ones we love are always a part of us.

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Burning Bright , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 715min

In the new novel featuring war veteran Peter Ash, "an action hero of the likes of Jack Reacher or Jason Bourne" (Lincoln Journal-Star), Ash has a woman's life in his hands - and her mystery is stranger than he could ever imagine. War veteran Peter Ash sought peace and quiet among the towering redwoods of Northern California, but the trip isn't quite the balm he'd hoped for. The dense forest and close fog cause his claustrophobia to buzz and spark, and then he stumbles upon a grizzly long thought to have vanished from this part of the country. In a fight of man against bear, Peter doesn't favor his odds, so he makes a strategic retreat up a nearby sapling. There he finds something strange: a climbing rope affixed to a distant branch above. It leads to another and another, up through the giant tree canopy, ending at a hanging platform. On the platform is a woman on the run. From below them come the sounds of men and gunshots. Just days ago investigative journalist June Cassidy escaped a kidnapping by the men who are still on her trail. She suspects they're after something belonging to her mother, a prominent software designer who recently died in an accident. June needs time to figure out what's going on and help from someone with Peter's particular set of skills. Only one step ahead of their pursuers, Peter and June must race to unravel this peculiar mystery. What they find leads them to an eccentric recluse, a shadowy pseudomilitary organization, and an extraordinary tool that may change the modern world forever. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Stephen Mendel. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/peng/003000/bk_peng_003000_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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The Barbarian's Stolen Bride (Northmen Barbarians, #1) (eBook, ePUB)

I was known as Fenrir the Destroyer, the taker of lives and castles, a brutal Viking warrior in the Kingdom of Kaldir. My kingdom.  My name traveled far and wide, and those who heard it knew their place… accepted their fear above all else.  I had riches beyond measure, my followers countless and loyal. But I was missing the most crucial part of my reign, of my ruling.  A wife. My queen. A mother to my warrior sons and princess daughters.  But there's only one female who tempted my eye and made me yearn for more. And for years I coveted her and her alone, waited until I could provide for her without fail. My Prima.  She'd once been a young sapling barely reaching my thighs, but she'd grown into a mature woman full of curves that made me ache. She was the female I knew would make my filthiest fantasies come true. Prima was so small, tiny compared to me, and every protective instinct I had rose up with a vengeance strong enough to level anything in its path. I'd always protect her without fail. She was mine, no matter what.  And when timid, inexperienced Prima was finally brought to me-my conquest after years of being alone-I was a selfish bastard and wouldn't deny myself from claiming her.  In the end, she'd surrender. Because beneath her uncertainty and innocence was a wildfire I was ready to let burn me alive. 

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