An extract from the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of the The Lost Hero, book one in the Heroes of Olympus spin-off series from Percy Jackson creator, Rick Riordan. Read by the actor Joshua Swanson.

OLD ENEMIES AWAKEN AS CAMP HALF-BLOOD'S NEW ARRIVALS PREPARE FOR WAR 
When Jason, Piper and Leo crash land at Camp Half-Blood, they have no idea what to expect. Apparently this is the only safe place for children of the Greek Gods - despite the monsters roaming the woods and demigods practising archery with flaming arrows and explosives. But rumours of a terrible curse - and a missing hero - are flying around camp. It seems Jason, Piper and Leo are the chosen ones to embark on a terrifying new quest, which they must complete by the winter solstice. In just four days time. Can the trio succeed on this deadly mission - and what must they sacrifice in order to survive?

Rick Riordan: The Lost Hero - Heroes of Olympus (Audiobook extract) Read by Joshua Swanson

Storms - Piano And Rain

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of Cinderella and the Magic Box: A Time Lord Fairy Tale read by Ingrid Oliver.

Cinderella has lost all hope of attending the royal ball with her stepmother and sisters, when a strange man in a blue box arrives and begins to grant her every wish. But at the palace, Cinderella soon discovers not all the guests are as noble as they seem . . .

A captivating fairy tale, read by Doctor Who star Ingrid Oliver and written by Justin Richards.

Cinderella and the Magic Box: A Time Lord Fairy Tale read by Ingrid Oliver

Listen to the preface of How Not To Die, written and read by Dr. Michael Greger.

From the physician behind the wildly popular website NutritionFacts.org, How Not to Die reveals the groundbreaking scientific evidence behind the only diet that can prevent and reverse many of the causes of disease-related death.

The vast majority of premature deaths can be prevented through simple changes in diet and lifestyle. In How Not to Die, Dr. Michael Greger, the internationally-renowned nutrition expert, physician, and founder of NutritionFacts.org, examines the fifteen top causes of premature death in America — heart disease, various cancers, diabetes, Parkinson's, high blood pressure, and more — and explains how nutritional and lifestyle interventions can sometimes trump prescription pills and other pharmaceutical and surgical approaches, freeing us to live healthier lives.

The simple truth is that most doctors are good at treating acute illnesses but bad at preventing chronic disease. The fifteen leading causes of death claim the lives of 1.6 million Americans annually. This doesn't have to be the case. By following Dr. Greger's advice, all of it backed up by strong scientific evidence, you will learn which foods to eat and which lifestyle changes to make to live longer.

History of prostate cancer in your family? Put down that glass of milk and add flaxseed to your diet whenever you can. Have high blood pressure? Hibiscus tea can work better than a leading hypertensive drug-and without  the side effects. Fighting off liver disease? Drinking coffee can reduce liver inflammation. Battling breast cancer? Consuming soy is associated with prolonged survival. Worried about heart disease (the number 1 killer in the United States)? Switch to a whole-food, plant-based diet, which has been repeatedly shown not just to prevent the disease but often stop it in its tracks.

In addition to showing what to eat to help treat the top fifteen causes of death, How Not to Die includes Dr. Greger's Daily Dozen — a checklist of the twelve foods we should consume every day. Full of practical, actionable advice and surprising, cutting edge nutritional science, these doctor's orders are just what we need to live longer, healthier lives.


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How Not To Die by Michael Greger, MD - Preface

Roald Dahl's wickedly funny novels have turned him into the world's number 1 storyteller. In this collection five splendiferous stories are brought to life by the author himself.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Abridged)
Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory is opening at last!

James and the Giant Peach (Abridged) 
A little magic can take you a long way

Fantastic Mr. Fox (Unabridged) 
Nobody outfoxes Fantastic Mr. Fox!

The Enormous Crocodile (Unabridged) 
This greedy crocodile loves to guzzle up little boys and girls

The Magic Finger (Unabridged) 
Horrible neighbors learn their lesson from a little girl with powerful magic!

The Enormous Crocodile by Roald Dahl, read by Roald Dahl (audiobook extract)

Temporale: Il Temporale e la Pioggia con Suoni della Natura, Onde del Mare, Musica Rilassante e Musica Classica New Age

White Noise Rain and Piano, Natural White Noise and Thunderstorm 3d Sound Effect for Deep rest, Sleep and Massage Relaxation

Deep Zen Meditation – New Age, Stress Relief, Soft Nature Sound, Peaceful Music Meditation, Calm Music for Ralaxation

Sad Eyes (Stress Relief)

Create and dance Nutcracker: Spanish Dance

So I love "The Big Bang Theory" series and particularely appreciate the "soft kitty warm kitty little ball of furr" lullaby. So one night I was feeling sick so I posted a Facebook status update that said "I need someone to sing to me soft kitty warm kitty lil ball of furr". So having no one to sing it for me (as i live alone) i had the idea that I should sing. So I wrote a little lullaby with that part as the chorus :D Now if any of you needs someone to sing that lullaby, or need a lullaby to sing to your kids, just feel free to play mine ! 

Lyrics : 

Here I am little angel, fear no more
With all the love for you, that I will pour
All the monsters under your bed are now gone
Hold my hand and you will not be alone
There is no strom that will tear us apart
And you were never alone from the start

Just Close your eyes
And Your pannick dies
Just sleep tight
Everything's alright
Cause You're my

     Soft kitty, warm kitty
     Little ball of fur.
     Happy kitty, sleepy kitty,     
     Purr, purr, purr.

     Soft kitty, warm kitty
     Little ball of fur.
     Little kitty, nice kitty,
     Purr, purr, purr

###########################  F R A N C A I S ########################
Me voici petit ange, n'aie plus peur
Avec tout l'amour que j'ai pour toi et que je vais te verser
Tous les monstres sous ton lit son maintenant partis
Tiens ma main et tu ne sera pas seul
Il n'existe aucune tempête qui va nous séparer
Et tu n'as jamais été seul depuis le départ

Ferme juste tes yeux
Tes craintes vont mourrir
Dors bien 
Tout va pour le mieux
Car tu es mon

     Doux chaton, chaleureux chaton
     Petite boule de poils
     Heureux chaton, chaton somnolent
     Ronronne, ronronne, ronronne

     Doux chaton, chaleureux chaton
     Petite boule de poils
     Petit chaton, Gentil chaton
     Ronronne, ronronne, ronronne



Kitty's Lullaby (Soft kitty Warm kitty Little ball of furr) - Sam Rakoto (Original Song)

Harriet Walter and Beryl Reid star in this full-cast adaptation of the much-loved children's classic. When spoilt young orphan Mary Lennox is brought back from India to live in her uncle’s house on the Yorkshire Moors, she finds the blunt ways of the staff at Misselthwaite Manor an unpleasant shock. Bored and miserable, it seems as though life in England will be awful. But Misselthwaite has hidden delights and, when Mary begins to discover them, nothing is the same again. First, there is the secret garden – and with it comes a boy who knows all the wonders of the country. He can even talk to the birds! Then, as the old house gives up its biggest secret, Mary forms a magical friendship. Frances Hodgson Burnett's charming story is played out with all the freshness and warmth of the original novel in this BBC Radio full-cast dramatization.

The Secret Garden

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