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Two must-have classics together in one volume, On Writing Well and How to Write a Memoir, from acclaimed writer, editor, and scholar William Zinsser "On Writing Well is a bible for a generation of writers looking for clues to clean, compelling prose." –New York Times On Writing Well, which...

The Hindu on Books is a weekly podcast from India's national newspaper on the latest and the best from the world of literature.

This is the 11th in the original series of books about the Bobbseys -- two sets of twins in one family, solving mysteries and having adventures. Bert and Nan are 12, Flossie and Freddie are six. There is a father who works, a mother who stays home, a cook, a handyman, and an assortment of animals. - Summary by Nan Dodge Laura Lee Hope is a pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate for the Bobbsey Twins and several other series of children's novels.

Bull Coxine has an diabolical three-step plan. Step one, become the first criminal in history to escape from the Prison Asteroid. Step two, squash the Solar Guard. If Tom, Roger and Astro - along with Captain Strong - can't stop him, Coxine will become the tyrannical overlord of the entire Solar System. That's step three. The third book in the Tom Corbett, Space Cadet series. - Summary by Rich Brown Cast List: Narration: KevinS Cadet Tom Corbett, Captain Steve Strong: quartertone Cadet Roger Manning: ToddHW Cadet Astro: Doug42 Bull Coxine: jennlea PA Voice, Solar Guard Medic, Scar-faced Pete, ...

On the Same Page with KCPL is dedicated to bringing together a community of readers in Kanawha County and beyond. If you're looking to explore a new genre or author, get book reviews and reading recommendations, and hear directly from readers, and library staff in the community, this podcast would offer that. We will also promote KCPL resources and events, especially ones involving reading or reading challenges. In short: we want to encourage community engagement with literature, promote library resources, and nurture a reading culture through an accessible platform.

This is the second book in the series of the Motor Girls. Join Cora and her friends in this mystery and adventure of The Motor Girls. Also the search for a missing table and promise book belonging to a cripple girl called Wren. Why is Clip so mysterious? What is she up to? Is Sid Wilcox up to his old tricks with his chum Rob Roland? (Summary by Lucy Burgoyne) Margaret Penrose was a house pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate.

The house had been vacant and was supposed to be haunted. Mr. Hardy started to investigate - and disappeared! (From an old ad) This the second book in the original "Hardy Boys" mystery series.

In this early Hardy Boys book (the second to be published), the boys journey to a haunted house where a murder took place, and upon entering, hear a spine tingling shriek. At first they tuck their tails and go back outside, but then being the adventurous sleuths they are, they go back into the house to investigate. Why does everyone believe the house is haunted, and where did the scream come from? - Summary by Harley James

When teenage detectives Frank and Joe Hardy resolve to discover the secret of a seemingly haunted house atop a cliff, they find quite a bit more than they bargained for! In this second adventure of the series, the Hardy Boys and their friends rescue a mystery man from the ocean, discover what it is that haunts the house, and become far more helpful in their father's latest case than they ever hoped! - Summary by redrun Cast List: Frank Hardy: Ben Tucker Joe Hardy: MajorToast Jerry Gilroy: Bill Mosley Chet Morton: Mozartjr Chet Morton (Chapter 11): Elijah Fisher Biff Hooper: Christian Wordell ...

Jack Benson and Hal Hastings arrive in Dunhaven, looking for adventure. But in a sleepy, little town, they might not find much. When they find out that there is a submarine in the shipyard, they decide that this is what they have been looking for. - Summary by Ann Boulais

This installment in the Rover Boys' Series follows the adventures of the three Rover brothers—Dick, Tom, and Sam—as they embark on a journey down the Mississippi River and into the plains. The story centers around their exploration, thrilling escapades, and encounters with both old foes and new characters, hinting at a mystery to unravel at the Red Rock Ranch. At the start of the tale, the Rover boys are enjoying a leisurely trip on a houseboat, engaging in light-hearted banter and excitement as they navigate the river. Their adventures take a turn when they encounter a lumber raft that ...

Seeking adventure after the end of the war, Grace Harlowe and friends take a journey through The Old Apache Trail. Along the way they are come up against local bandits. Disclaimer: This novel includes language and opinions that would be deemed racist in todays society. It is Librivox policy to not censor any text. This is a reflection of the time at which the novel was written and not a reflection of the opinions of Librivox or the narrator of this audiobook. (ashleighjane )

Many of us think of the arts as entertainment - a luxury of some kind. In Your Brain on Art, authors Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross show how activities from painting and dancing to expressive writing, architecture and more are essential to our lives. We're on the verge of a cultural shift in which the arts can deliver potent, accessible and proven solutions for the well-being of everyone.

'Hustvedt is that rare artist, a writer of high intelligence, profound sensuality and a less easily definable capacity for which the only word I can find is wisdom' Salman Rushdie 'A great mind that is constantly exploring, searching, "becoming" . . . an impressive collection' Elif Shafak...

Joe Strong was a favorite hero and could ride any horse, juggle most anything, and climb buildings, all with a steel reserve. He was the child of unique parents: a mother that rode trick horses and a magician for his father. However, in Horatio Alger fashion, by age five, he was without either parent. So he grew up in a circus and Joe Strong on the Trapeze relates the time in his life when he joins the circus! Summary by Gerald A Moe Vance Barnum is a pseudonym of the Stratemeyer Syndicate, which mass-produced popular children's books throughout the 1900s.

A fiction writer and recovering academic seeks craft lessons in classic literature. All works are in the public domain and available on https://www.gutenberg.org. The talks are 5-10 minutes, perfect for today's on-the-go author. Earlier and even more pedantic versions of these talks are available on my blog, swerveandvanish.blogspot.com.The podcast is currently on hiatus, but please enjoy the archived episodes!

Brought to you by Penguin. Using musical examples from Bach to the Beatles, Levitin reveals the role of music in human evolution, shows how our musical preferences begin to form even before we are born and explains why music can offer such an emotional experience. Music is an obsession at the...

A brand new Books podcast from broadcaster Phil Williams profiling the Books you'll find on every sunlounger across the Globe. We celebrate the big commercial fiction, non-fiction and children's books by profiling one author each episode. All fully visualised in 4kUHD as well as in audio.

How to Make It in the New Music Business, since its first publication in 2016, has become the go-to resource for musicians eager to make a living in a turbulent industry. Widely adopted by ambitious individuals and music schools across the world and considered "the best how-to book of its kind" (Music Connection), this essential work has inspired tens of thousands of aspiring artists to stop waiting around for that "big break" and take matters into their own hands.

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