Non-Fiction Audiobooks

Kung-Fu: The Ultimate Guide to Shaolin Kung Fu Along with Its Movements and Techniques

A comprehensive guide to mastering the art of Kung Fu Are you a novice trying to learn the basic katas? Do you often struggle with advanced Kung Fu moves and forms? Is your regular Shaolin training seemingly getting you nowhere? This audiobook will solve all your martial arts dilemmas, answer all your Wushu questions, and help you become a Kung Fu master in the shortest time possible. In this audiobook, you will: - Discover new techniques and powerful moves - Learn the art of Kung Fu fighting the right way - Perfectly apply unique limb movements to your training regime - Bid your goodbyes to painful muscle spasms and piercing tissue ruptures due to incorrect practicing - Master every piece of weaponry known to the most accomplished Shaolin monks - Unlock the secrets of animal styles - Learn how to train your body and mind - Become an absolute master of martial arts self-defense, and your opponents will never gain the upper hand in a fight ever again With helpful descriptions of moves and stances, you don't have to waste time searching for walk-throughs during your training regime. It is high time you took your Kung Fu practice to the next level, and this audiobook will help you do just that. So, click the “add to cart” button and become a Shaolin master of the highest order!

Clint Sharp (Author), Ivan Busenius (Narrator)

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First Phone: A Child's Guide to Digital Responsibility, Safety, and Etiquette

A fun and informative illustrated kids' guide, adapted for audio, to safely and productively navigating the digital landscape. Cellphones have become a fact of life, with children as young as eight (yes, eight!) getting their very own "devices." Such boundless access means our kids are in nearly constant contact with technology that was designed specifically for adults. And they're doing so without any type of road map. Enter First Phone: the essential audiobook that apprehensive parents can confidently hand to their kids to listen to as they begin their journey into the digital world.   In First Phone, Catherine Pearlman-licensed clinical social worker and parenting expert-speaks directly to eight- to twelve-year-old children about digital safety in a manner that is playful, engaging, and age-appropriate. With insights and strategies supported by the latest research, First Phone offers:     •  guidance on privacy, boundaries, social media, and even sexting (yes, young children need to learn about sexting before it happens!)    •  best digital hygiene and self-care practices, including when to put the darn phone down, when to turn off notifications, and where to charge   •  how to be a kind and compassionate upstander in a digital world   An essential companion when your child receives their first phone, this audiobook provides kids the tools and information they need while giving their parents peace of mind.

Catherine Pearlman (Author), Catherine Pearlman, Dominique Franceschi, Elena Rey, Keylor Leigh, Michael Crouch, Tara Sands (Narrator)

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I am Dolly Parton

The legendary country musician, reading advocate, and philanthropist Dolly Parton is the 28th in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8, adapted for audio. This audiobook spotlights Dolly Parton, known for her beloved country songs, who has also sent over 150 million free books to children through her Imagination Library.    This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:    • A timeline of key events in the hero's history    • Childhood moments that influenced the hero    • Facts that make great conversation-starters    • A character trait that made the person heroic and that readers can aspire to  You'll want to collect each entry in this dynamic, informative series!

Brad Meltzer (Author), Alison Fraser, Angel Pean, Bailey Carr, James Fouhey, Maggie-Meg Reed, Mark Sanderlin, Oliver Wyman (Narrator)

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I am I. M. Pei

The world-renowned architect I. M. Pei is the twenty-fourth hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series, adapted for audio. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of an icon in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. This book features I. M. Pei, the award-winning Chinese American architect whose projects include the John F. Kennedy Library and the pyramid at the Louvre.

Brad Meltzer (Author), Caroline Mclaughlin, Catherine Ho, Feodor Chin, Francois Chau, Graham Halstead, James Sie, Joniece Abbott-Pratt, Rob Shapiro (Narrator)

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Black in Time: The Most Awesome Black Britons from Yesterday to Today

Brought to you by Puffin. Hiya! Alison Hammond here! I love getting to know all about different people and I'll tell you a secret . . . sometimes people we don't know much about are the most interesting of all! Which is really what this book is all about. Let me ask you a question: How many Black people can you name from our history? Mary Seacole? Ira Aldridge? George Bridgetower? Pablo Fanque? Walter Tull? Have you heard of these people? Yes? That's great! But if you haven't, don't worry, you're not alone, which is why I'm so excited to tell you all about them. Because the people in this book should be totally famous given the AMAZING things they've done! And we're not going to stop in the past, I'll introduce you to people making waves right here and now! From sportspeople to scientists, activists to musicians, politicians to writers, we're going to meet a whole bunch of AWESOME people who have helped shape the world we live in. So, are ready for you a journey Black in time?? Course you are, let's go! © Alison Hammond 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

Alison Hammond, E. L. Norry (Author), Alison Hammond, Daniel Reid-Walter, Natalie Simpson (Narrator)

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Because of You, John Lewis

Ten-year-old Tybre Faw is obsessed with history and the civil rights movement, and he devours every book he can find on the subject. When he learns of Congressman John Lewis's harrowing and heroic march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in the fight for the right to vote, Tybre is determined to meet him. Tybre's two grandmothers take him on the seven-hour drive to Selma. And as the two meet and become fast friends, Tybre joins Lewis for the annual walk across the Edmund Pettus Bridge! When John Lewis is laid to rest, Tybre is invited to read Lewis's favorite poem, ""Invictus,"" at the funeral service. Pinkney weaves this story of a boy with a dream--with the story of a true-life hero (who himself was inspired by Martin Luther King when he was a boy). Both John Lewis and Martin Luther King, Jr. have left indelible marks on future generations. Will Tybre be next to carry the mantle?

Andrea Davis Pinkney (Author), Ron Butler (Narrator)

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She Persisted: Marian Anderson

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series, adapted for audio, about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Marian Anderson! When renowned classical singer Marian Anderson wasn't allowed to sing at a theater in Washington, DC, because she was Black, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt invited her to sing at the Lincoln Memorial, at a concert attended by thousands of people. Marian went on to sing around the world on behalf of the UN and the US State Department, and as a part of the Civil Rights Movement, she also performed at the March on Washington. She went on to win many awards, including the first ever Presidential Medal of Freedom and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award--and she inspired countless people along the way. In this audiobook biography by award-winning author Katheryn Russell-Brown, listeners learn about the amazing life of Marian Anderson--and how she persisted.    Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton and a list of ways that readers can follow in Marian Anderson's footsteps and make a difference!   And don't miss out on the rest of the entries in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Coretta Scott King, Harriet Tubman, Ruby Bridges, and more!

Chelsea Clinton, Katheryn Russell-Brown (Author), Chelsea Clinton, Gina Daniels (Narrator)

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Who Was Ponce de León?

Learn the story of Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de León and how he shaped the history of both Florida and Puerto Rico during the Age of Exploration in this new book from the #1 New York Times bestselling series. In the early 1500s, Ponce de Leon was one of the most important Spanish military figures in the Caribbean. He made his first voyage across the Atlantic with Christopher Columbus and then, after years of battle with the native Taino, became the first governor of Puerto Rico. Although the story of his search for the Fountain of Youth is entirely fictional, his noteworthy expedition to - and naming of - Florida is one of his greatest legacies.

Meg Belviso, Pam Pollack (Author), Anthony Rey Perez (Narrator)

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Wieso? Weshalb? Warum? Erstleser. Fußball

Fußball begeistert nicht nur im Fernsehen, sondern auch in der Freizeit - egal ob im Verein oder auf der Wiese. Welche Schusstechnik ist die beste? Wie werde ich zum Fußballstar? Welche ist die beste Mannschaft der Welt? Es gibt viel zu entdecken über den Laien- und Profisport.Dank der abwechslungsreichen Themenaspekte können Kinder viel Neues erfahren und sich zu wahren Fußball-Expert*innen entwickeln. Das Hörbuch Wieso? Weshalb? Warum? Erstleser. Fußball wird für Kinder ab sieben Jahren empfohlen. Liegt zudem das Buch vor, können die Erstlesetexte mithilfe der unterschiedlichen Vorlesegeschwindigkeiten kinderleicht mitgelesen werden.

Sandra Noa (Author), Various Artists (Narrator)

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Tripulante de Cabina: TCP

Bienvenidos a una nueva entrega de la Biblioteca Aeronáutica mas exitosa de habla hispana. Una obra dedicada a los profesionales aeronáuticos que llevan sus labores en la cabina de pasajeros de los aviones comerciales, pero también una obra dedicada a toda aquella persona que desee dar sus primeros pasos en el fascinante mundo de un tripulante de cabina. Un material completo para quienes inician el curso reglamentario para la licencia. Un material complementario para aquellos tripulantes en ejercicio de sus funciones o para aquellos tripulantes recibidos y en busca de una oportunidad laboral. Poco se conoce sobre el verdadero trabajo de un tripulante de cabina de pasajeros. Son muchas las funciones y responsabilidades que recaen sobre el cargo. Este manual dotará al lector de todas las herramientas para enfrentar a los desafíos de uno de los trabajos mas buscados en el mundo aeronáutico. Una completa guía educativa que abarca los conceptos de todas las asignaturas estudiadas durante el curso. Todo ello basado en una de las aeronaves mas voladas del mundo, un Airbus A320. Cada ejemplo, cada explicación y cada gráfico estará basado en esta fabulosa aeronave que se ha convertido en la mas elegida por las líneas aéreas mas importantes de la industria. Un manual único en su genero, escrito por pilotos de líneas aéreas y tripulantes de cabina en función. Una obra ejemplar.

Facundo Conforti (Author), Amelia (Narrator)

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Weltgeschichte in Geschichten - Streifzüge von den Anfängen bis zur Gegenwart

In diesem spannenden Hörbuch begeben wir uns auf eine einmalige Reise durch die Weltgeschichte.Wusstest du, dass Deutschland vor nicht allzu langer Zeit durch eine Mauer getrennt war? Oder dass es Wissenschaftlern in den 90er Jahren des letzten Jahrhunderts gelungen ist, ein Schaf zu klonen? Alle Hintergründe dazu, welche Auswirkungen die Pest hatte oder wer eigentlich Kolumbus war sowie viele weitere weltgeschichtlichen Ereignisse werden dir in diesem Hörbuch nähergebracht.-

Andreas Venzke, Arnulf Zitelmann, Charlotte Kerner, Dirk Lornsen, Frederik Hetmann, Günther Bentele, Harald Parigger, Ingeborg Bayer, Maria Regina Kaiser, Rainer M. Schröder, Renate Ries, Tanja Kinkel, Volker Ebersbach (Author), Christian Baumann (Narrator)

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Aliens Stole My L-Wedge

'Aliens Stole My L-Wedge' is a compilation of stories from a very old municipal golf course in Montgomery County just outside of Philadelphia. Unfortunately, the old course is a park now, but the memories live on through these stories and the people that took part in them. The narrator (Will Reilly the PGA Professional at the Golf Course) reminisces about the stories of his golf family, that ran the course for almost 40 years. The stories about his adventures in golf and most times humoroues and sometimes with a message. I hope you enjoy these stories with your friends and family. Will

William Reilly (Author), William Reilly (Narrator)

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