“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 the Marshall Islands takes readers on a fascinating journey through the rich and complex history of this Pacific island nation. From its early Micronesian settlers and seafaring traditions to European contact, colonial rule, World War II battles, and nuclear testing, this book provides a concise yet comprehensive look at the Marshall Islands’ evolution.Explore the legacy of German and Japanese...

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 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 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 BerlinUncover the fascinating history of Germany’s capital city in A Brief History of Berlin. From its early beginnings as a small medieval town to becoming a world-renowned cultural and political center, this book takes you through the key moments that shaped Berlin. Explore its rise during the Prussian Empire, its role in the turmoil of the 20th century, and its transformation after the fall of the ...

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 the International Space StationBorn from the ashes of Cold War rivalry and forged through unprecedented international cooperation, the International Space Station represents humanity's greatest achievement in space exploration. This compelling narrative chronicles the ISS from its conceptual origins in the 1980s through the complex political negotiations that brought together former enemies—the United States, ...

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 Modernist Architecture chronicles the 20th century's most radical design revolution, when architects declared war on Victorian clutter and reimagined buildings as sleek machines for living. From Louis Sullivan's early skyscrapers to the Bauhaus school's glass-box manifestos, this book traces how a handful of visionary architects—Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, Frank Lloyd Wright—convinced the world that ornament was ...