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1) Bird Suit
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A tourist town folk tale of stifled ambition, love, loss, and the bird women who live beneath the lake.
Every summer the peaches ripen in Port Peter, and the tourists arrive to gorge themselves on fruit and sun. They don't see the bird women, who cavort on the cliffs and live in a meadow beneath the lake. But when summer ends and the visitors go back home, every pregnant Port Peter girl knows what she needs to do: deliver her child to the Birds in...
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"A wonderful book that shares rare knowledge in a clear and focused way. I love it." - Tristan Gooley
Bird Tracks: A Guide to British Species explores and enhances the ability to identify a diversity of birds using just their tracks and trails. John Rhyder and David Wege approach this subject from the perspective of both the tracker and the birdwatcher. They have examined and described 139 species, each richly illustrated with a mixture of photographs...
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A captivating audio adventure as light rain blends seamlessly with delicate forest birdsong. This symphony of nature unfolds, offering mindfulness and serenity. Immerse yourself in the soothing blend, allowing the rhythmic patter and avian chorus to transport you to a therapeutic state of relaxation and contemplation.
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This captivating audio composition weaves a delicate tapestry of forest birdsong harmonizing with light rain. A symphony of nature unfolds, inviting mindfulness and serenity. An immersive experience, where the soothing blend of rain and bird melodies creates a therapeutic sanctuary for relaxation and contemplation. Allow the rhythmic patter and avian chorus to transport you to a state of peaceful connection with nature.
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Indulge in the serene harmony of "Waves and Earth Vibrations," where the rhythmic crash of ocean waves against rugged lava cliffs intertwines with the deep resonance of earth tremors. This captivating recording offers a soothing ambiance, perfect for relaxation and meditation, as you immerse yourself in the tranquil embrace of nature's symphony.
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Immerse yourself in the captivating ambiance of Canadian wetlands with the exquisite audio recording of American Wigeon and other bird songs. Experience the tranquil beauty of these waterfowl and their melodious calls, complemented by the symphony of nature in the background. The American Wigeon, a majestic species belonging to the Anatidae family, graces the wetlands of North America with its presence. These graceful waterfowl are known for their...
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Friday Night Dinner volume 5
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It's Adam's birthday. As he arrives home, a silver Mercedes almost runs him over. Inside, is Sheila Bloom who is famously obsessed with her Mercedes, and after some catty remarks about Adam's car, she speeds off. This leads Dad to make a surprising confession before he tries to cook dinner for the first time ever.
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Friday Night Dinner volume 3
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The boys bring Grandma home for dinner but Grandma gets her hair stuck in the window of Jonny's car. When they eventually arrive, Mom shows the family the new curtains. An argument follows about whether the new curtains are actually yellow rather than cream. Meanwhile, Dad drops Mom's beef casserole all over the kitchen floor.
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Friday Night Dinner volume 4
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When Mom finds out that Dad didn't throw away his old boxes of science magazines in their clear-out, she goes mad. So Dad builds a bonfire and promises he'll burn them all. But secretly Dad is only pretending to burn them in the bonfire, instead squirrelling the boxes off to his shed in the garden.
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Friday Night Dinner volume 1
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Mom and Dad are having a clear-out, and Dad's been ordered to throw away all his old magazines. Dad has forgotten that he asked a man off eBay to come and pick up their old sofabed, and when the man turns up, Mom is livid that her meal is ruined. But this is nothing compared to the problem of getting the sofabed down the stairs.
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Friday Night Dinner volume 2
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When Adam and Jonny come home to find Dad secretly peering into his underpants with a magnifying glass, they're desperate to find out what he's looking at. Meanwhile, Adam's first ever jingle is going to be on the radio. Mom is so proud. Unfortunately, none of the radios work in the house.
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Friday Night Dinner volume 6
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Adam comes home to find the house looking immaculate, with classical music playing in the living room, Mom's posh bowls on the dinner table, Dad in a smart suit, and most mysteriously - five sets of knives and forks laid out. Something major is up. What is Mum up to?
15) Ambient Rain and Birds Singing: Mindful Birdsong and Light Rain for Meditation, Relaxation, and Yoga
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Experience tranquility with 'Ambient Rain and Birds Singing,' a harmonious blend of mindful birdsong, gentle rain, and forest ambiance. Native Apapane and Omao take center stage, accompanied by the exotic Japanese White-eye. This immersive audio recording, ideal for meditation, relaxation, and yoga, features active up-island forest birds, each raindrop enhancing the serene atmosphere. Let nature's symphony guide you into a mindful journey of peaceful...
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New Directions
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[2024]
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"Deep in a maze of musty, forgotten hallways, Mudito rummages through piles of old newspapers. The mute caretaker of a crumbling former abbey, he is hounded by a coven of ancient witches who are bent on transforming him, bit by bit, into the terrifying imbunche: a twisted monster with all of its orifices sewn up, buried alive in its own body. Once, Mudito walked upright and spoke clearly; once he was the personal assistant to one of Chile's most powerful...