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The world is big when you're a twig, but problems, surprises – and even volcanoes – are no match for Red, Ziggy, Noodle and Stump! In three adorably funny comic stories, Red Twig discovers that not all surprises are good when he accidentally ruins his friends' snail zoo, Ziggy and Stump discover a volcano (or is it?), and Noodle tries and fails to find blue paint in nature. And at the end, young listeners can learn to make their own twig friend with simple step-by-step instructions!

Among the cities within the kingdom of Taldrisa, it was every 16-year-old's dream to wake up and see a notification that they had received a link to the System. Such a thing granted access to a Calling that would allow them to utilize the Mana in the world and create magic, forever changing their lives for the better. In a world that consists of five different races, as a human, Ashryn Tolman was one such young man. Unfortunately, the path laid out before him is anything but simple.

The Hanham brothers must try and survive the trenches and not be broken by conflict while the world around them is shattered. Back in London their eldest sister, dealing with her own complicated life, attempts to hold together a family soon ravaged by war. Hanham is based on an inspiring true story. Written from the point of view of Stuart, Eric, Basil and Kathleen, Hanham is the harrowing true story of love, life, and sacrifice during the war to end them all.

Although Ashryn is busy overseeing the building of the new settlement at Ilimel, it's not long before he gets called away once more. Can Ashryn and his friends help those at Sanctuary deal with the Keroo? With unrest growing in Taldrisa, he is soon needed again to help alleviate the problem there, although he gets an unexpected visitor when he does.

Leaving behind his old life in Taldrisa, Ashryn was somewhat apprehensive about the task he'd agreed to undertake. Soon, realizing he's way out of his depth about building a new settlement, Ashryn is glad he has his closest friends there to help him. Building on a plot of land set aside for just this purpose by the Creators during the creation of the kingdoms, Ashryn and his friends make several very surprising discoveries.

Hello Twigs, Surprise!: Red is a WILD TWIG who loves giving surprises. So when he jumps out and yells ‘SURPRISE’ at his friends, he expects them to laugh – but instead they are shocked and scared. Hello Twigs, How Are You Feeling?: Stump is having a feeling. A feeling he calls ‘GREAT SADNESS’, because he used to live in the Big Tree, until a bolt of lightning struck him out. Poor Stump! He bravely tries to stick himself back onto the tree, but his twiggy friends have a different idea.

1979: Tettenhall College for Boys was a private school near Wolverhampton. Posh though it appeared, it was a school with a dark secret. Bullying and abuse were rife, and not just among the pupils. The headmaster was a sadistic Irishman who wheeled his slipper and cane with abandon. Our class of 11- and 12-year-old boys all lived in constant fear of his abuse. As a child, you are taught to trust and respect your parents, teachers, policemen, and priests. But no one ever tells you what to do when you know in your heart they can’t be trusted.

An inspirational tale of disaster, betrayal, karma, love, healing, and redemption that will keep you spellbound until the emotional conclusion.

Looks Good on Paper flips hiring on its head. Hosted by Andrew Wood and Anita Chauhan, we dive into why CVs and "perfect fits" are overrated. Through fun, insightful conversations with industry experts, we explore how skills, potential, and real experience should be the focus of hiring... not what looks good on paper. Quick, candid, and packed with actionable insights, we’re here to rewrite the rules of hiring, one episode at a time.

Maggie was born into a world that had yet to ever experience someone like her. The gift of seeing was a gift that was bestowed upon her straight from the heavens. But one day, her gift of seeing would turn her world into a living hell. That day came when she touched the wrong person, and she saw a nightmare that she was soon to live in. Being accused of a murder that she did not commit, only Maggie had the ability to know who the actual killer was. This began the fight of her life to regain her credibility, her life, and her sanity.

Andrew Wood is the Senior Executive Director of Church Engagement at Care Net. He brings almost two decades of dedicated involvement in the pro-life movement, with nine of those years focused directly on pregnancy center work. Recognized as a knowledgeable voice in these areas, Andrew’s writings have appeared in various prominent national publications, contributing significantly to the national dialogue on life issues. A lifelong Tennessean, Andrew and his wife Erin, whom he married in 2006, are raising their five children in the state they deeply love.

Let's talk about professionalism in Software Development. In this show, we will get insight on what makes a professional software developer from a range of industry players including development managers, ux designers, product owners, CTO's, recruiters and of course software developers.

A podcast that centers around self betterment, fulfillment, and purpose. We speak with experts from all backgrounds and those who are living with purpose as a way of adding value to the lives of our listeners.

If you are a fiction author wanting a structured, easy-to-follow system to get noticed online, build an army of raving fans, and create an insanely powerful bookselling brand, then this book is for you. Book Marketing for Fiction Authors offers a practical approach to building your author brand, and through it, a loyal following; actionable insights into the various tools and tricks you can adopt in order to make your readership-building easier and less time-consuming; and a 21-day plan to get your author brand.

Fueled by the rise of the Internet, there is an explosion of opportunity for entrepreneurs right now. The biggest hurdle to overcome is cracking the secret to getting yourself noticed and listened to. In Tag Velocity, you’ll learn the mind-sets, the tools, and a simple, repeatable framework and strategy to not only build your personal brand, but also to monetize your audience to create the life you want.

Ziggy Twig wants to prove she’s an awesome explorer, and there's one thing explorers are great at: finding treasure. But what happens when she leads her twiggy best friends on a big treasure hunt ... and they discover they don't actually know what treasure is?

Stump is having a feeling. A feeling he calls ‘GREAT SADNESS’, because he used to live in the Big Tree, until a bolt of lightning struck him out. Poor Stump! He bravely tries to stick himself back onto the tree, but his twiggy friends have a different idea. They’ll help you out, Stump. That’s what twigs are for!

Noodle isn’t just a twig – she’s an ARTIST too. And she knows exactly what she wants to paint. There’s just one problem – the twigs have made red paint, green paint and yellow paint for her to use – but they can’t find any BLUE. Noodle is dismayed … until she discovers that true artists can make up their own rules. Clever Noodle! She always works things out.

Red is a WILD TWIG who loves giving surprises. So when he jumps out and yells ‘SURPRISE’ at his friends, he expects them to laugh – but instead they are shocked and scared. Oh dear! Can Red stay wild AND find a better way to surprise his friends? We hope so! Go, Red, go!

After getting made redundant, watching his pension fund implode, and finding his wife has left him all in 24 hours, 48-year-old accountant Peter Stevens is broke, and depressed.