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How can you use a tree as a compass? What on earth makes maple trees explode? Where is the tallest tree in the world? And how can a tree own itself? Narrator Charles King talks us through the answers to all of these questions and more as we discover over 100 amazing facts about the trees in our environment. So whether you're a dedicated arborist or are just interested in this often overlooked yet wonderful area of nature, then this is the perfect audiobook for you.

Life in the modern world seems to have become mostly about acquiring things faster than they lose their value, achieving as many milestones along the way to consider ourselves successful, and chasing after that ever-elusive concept of happiness because we believe it's just beyond the horizon.

Do you know which year most historians agree saw the very first tank partake in battle? Which country first used the combined might of tanks and air power? What percentage of Germany’s Afrika Korps tanks had been destroyed by the end of the campaign? And which tank was nicknamed Queen of the Desert? In this fascinating audiobook, Charles King talks us through more than 100 amazing facts about tanks, including chapters about their history, the Second World War, tank design and plenty more.

In this tale, two brothers give presents to their king. The poor brother chooses to offer the largest turnip grown on his land, whereas the rich one can afford to give far more. The response the latter receives from the king, however, is not exactly what he is expecting....

Acorn Classics brings you the unadulterated, original tales as written down over a century ago by the Brothers Grimm themselves. In this tale - 'The Frog Prince', in fact the first fairy tale featured in the Brothers’ famous collection - a princess befriends a frog who is kind enough to retrieve a golden ball she drops into a pond. But what is the frog’s secret, and how can the princess help him?

That "thing" that happens in our head that we call self-talk doesn't automatically think of words of wisdom or encouragement. We typically must seek them out. With all the negative and disempowering content being aimed at us every minute, we need a way to reset the negative with positive and humorous content. That is the purpose of Keep Believing!, to empower the listener with daily heartening and uplifting inspiration. Written for all ages, Keep Believing! is filled with words to enrich and boost the daily lives of listeners.

It’s not what you know that counts; it’s what you need to know. Today analytics rule, and that approach may be just fine for some businesses; but as seemingly rational as number crunching may appear, it only tells you part of the story, and that can be misleading. Statistical analysis can tell you what people did, but it can’t tell you why; and it doesn’t tell you what they would have done if presented with an alternative. Even A-B testing won’t provide the answer to why people did what they did.

How much do you know about Australia? Whether you have lived there all your life or have simply thought about visiting one day, you’ll be fascinated to learn all about the land where Christmas means baking-hot sun and a barbeque on the beach! In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Charles King takes us on a journey ‘Down Under’, revealing over 100 amazing facts about Australia, from interesting information about the country’s history, landmarks and wildlife to its best-known citizens and much more.

How many works in total do you think Mozart composed? What award was bestowed on him by the Pope? How many languages could he speak? And what rather unsavoury subject was he seemingly obsessed with? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Charles King answers all these questions and more as he visits the intriguing world of one of the world's greatest ever composers, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

A book that actually teaches you how to make the connections you need to succeed? Yes - You really can learn the art of in-person and social networking! In Networking: Learn How to Influence Others and Boost Your Social Skills, Career Growth, Jobs, Social Skills, & Approach, you'll be taken through a step-by-step process on how to get down to basics and create a thriving personal network. This book walks you through the steps you need to get the ball rolling and master the delicate art of conversation. It guides you through the follow-up stage and helps you plan and execute a second meeting. Let Networking: Learn How to Influence Others and Boost Your Social Skills, Career Growth, Jobs, Social Skills, & Approach take you by the hand and show you how to use social media and blogging to get the most out of your interactions!

Train your brain and become a mental master! What is memory? How can you improve it? With Memory: Become a Genius and Learn More About Your Brain, you'll learn everything you need to know about your mind. This book explains the differences between short- and long-term memory, the foods you should eat and how meditation improves your mental power!

Inspirational. Motivational. Insightful. Truthful. Spanning from friendship, love, wisdom, life, and death, these quotes present a mind-expanding collection of ideas that will inspire and can change your life. There is space for the listener to write notes or doodle their responses to each quote. Perfect for teachers, leaders, managers, coaches, philosophers, intellectuals, free-thinkers, and everyone in between!

The South beach diet is neither a low fat or low carb diet. Instead, it teaches the body to bank on the right fats and the right carbs. As an end result, you become more aware of what's good and what's not for your body. And, as you lose weight -- somewhere between 8-13 pounds in the first phase alone -- you also get healthy and learn to choose your food wisely. This book will show you how to do it complete with a list of meal plans and recipes.

The spiralizer is an ideal kitchen appliance that can make different kinds of vegetable noodles, more commonly known as zoodles, in just a few short minutes. You can use this kitchen tool to create delectable dishes and snacks. There are 60 spiralizer recipes in this book that will teach you how to make nutrient-dense dishes! This book also contains the basics about the spiralizing process, such as a step-by-step on using a spiralizer, the benefits of having one in the kitchen, and the different kinds of spiralizer-friendly recipes to prepare for your loved ones.

Be empowered! Learn the steps to make happiness and success a life habit that you can practice everyday. Learn how to improve the quality of your relationships. Say "No" and mean it! Claim time for yourself. Get control of an out of control life. Learn how to make changes today that will lead you to success and happiness. The power is in your hands. Make your dreams a reality. You can do it!

You're about to discover how to perform yoga in your backyard. The book deals with different aspects of yoga and is an absolute essential for all those individuals who want to attain a healthy mind and body through yoga. The book discusses each subject related to yoga in detail. The writer has tried to use a very simple language hence even a person who does not possess any knowledge of yoga can understand it very easily. The book is very thought provoking and takes the listener into an entirely different world.

If you want to experience lasting success in life and business, a personal philosophy is essential. More than an action statement, your philosophy expresses the values that drive your actions. Author and entrepreneur Charles King eloquently illustrates this in his contemporary business parable, which tells the fictional story of 35-year-old CEO Jim Lincoln.

Are you interested in finding out more about the wonderful country of Germany? Perhaps you live there and want to learn some interesting facts about your home? Or, maybe you are planning a trip to Germany and are considering which attractions and festivals to visit? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Charles King talks us through more than 100 amazing facts about Germany.

Would you like to know how to recover emotionally and physically after giving birth? Unlike other books, this guide shares the easy-to-follow steps to help you restore body vitality and shape through foods and simple exercises.

Have you been attending several job interviews without success and are wondering what is wrong? Unlike other guides, this audiobook shares the strategies to ace an interview to get your dream job with ease.