“Incompetent angels and a vociferous shade cannot stop Rory Valentine regaining the life stolen from him... providing a temporary reincarnation doesn’t get him killed first.”The path of true love is rarely smooth, especially after Federal Immigration officer, Amina Byrnes, literally runs into her future love interest, Kendo exponent, Rory Valentine. For Amina: a call concerning an illegal immigrant racket leads to her witnessing a murder, committing a hit-and-run,...

‘How do I begin?’ Lacey thought. ‘I want to ask you all sorts of personal questions, Mrs Fotheringay—oh yes, I know you were once married because I saw you and your husband in a photo in an old book…except the photo was taken a hundred years ago, so it can’t be you—can it?’Following the death of her mother, fifteen-year-old Lacey Campbell, her father Alex and her younger brother Kieran, move to Denborough—a small country town in regional Australia. There, Lacey meets Mrs E...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.From Native Roots to Global SportStep into the rich and dynamic world of lacrosse with The Story of Lacrosse, an engaging journey that traces the evolution of North America’s oldest team sport. From its origins as a sacred game played by Native American tribes to its rise as an internationally respected sport, this book explores how lacrosse evolved into the fast-paced, competitive game known and loved today.In The Stor...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of Phenomenology traces the development of one of the 20th century's most influential philosophical movements, which revolutionized how we understand consciousness, experience, and the fundamental structures of human awareness. From its founding by Edmund Husserl, who sought to establish philosophy as a rigorous science by studying consciousness as it presents itself to direct experience, this book examines how phenomeno...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of Panama takes readers on a captivating journey through the rich and dynamic history of this Central American nation. From its early indigenous cultures and Spanish colonization to its strategic role in global trade, independence movements, and the construction of the world-famous Panama Canal, this book provides a concise yet comprehensive look at Panama’s evolution.Explore the impact of coloni...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of Lebanon takes readers on a fascinating journey through the rich and diverse history of this Mediterranean nation. From the seafaring Phoenicians and the influence of ancient empires to Ottoman rule, French colonialism, independence, and modern challenges, this book provides a concise yet comprehensive look at Lebanon’s evolution.Explore the legacies of Beirut as a cultural hub, the impact of r...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of Timor-Leste takes readers on an inspiring journey through the rich and resilient history of Southeast Asia’s youngest nation. From its ancient Austronesian roots and the rise of early Timorese kingdoms to centuries of Portuguese colonial rule, this book provides a concise yet comprehensive look at Timor-Leste’s evolution.Explore the impact of colonialism, the brief period of Indonesian occupat...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of the Ancient Minoans invites readers to explore Europe’s first great civilization, which flourished on the island of Crete over 4,000 years ago. Known for their vibrant art, advanced architecture, and peaceful maritime culture, the Minoans created a society rich in trade, mythology, and innovation. This concise guide delves into the grandeur of palaces like Knossos, the mysteries of their undeciphered script (Linear A)...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of Impressionism chronicles the revolutionary 19th-century art movement that transformed the way we see and depict the world. Originating in France, Impressionism broke from academic tradition by capturing fleeting moments, light, and atmosphere with quick brushstrokes and vibrant colors. Featuring pioneering artists like Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Edgar Degas, this book traces how these painters challenged...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of Victorian Architecture chronicles the most exuberantly ornate period in building history, when rapid industrialization, imperial wealth, and moral earnestness combined to create an architectural revolution that ranged from Augustus Pugin's Gothic Revival cathedrals to Joseph Paxton's revolutionary Crystal Palace. Spanning Queen Victoria's 64-year reign (1837-1901), this book traces how architects like George Gilbert S...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of Photorealism explores the striking art movement that emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s, dedicated to creating paintings so precise they could be mistaken for photographs. As a response to Abstract Expressionism and Minimalism, Photorealism brought meticulous detail and technical mastery back to the forefront of visual art. This book highlights leading figures such as Chuck Close, Richard Estes, and Audrey Flac...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of Renaissance Architecture chronicles the revolutionary period when European architects rediscovered classical antiquity and transformed building design through mathematical harmony, human proportion, and rational order. Beginning with Filippo Brunelleschi's groundbreaking dome for Florence Cathedral and Leon Battista Alberti's theoretical treatises, this book traces how Renaissance architects rejected Gothic verticalit...