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It is said that a monument now stands before the high church of Caerleon: an anvil pierced through with a sword. It is said that the sword can only be taken by the Britons' rightful king... From Sunday Times bestseller Amy Jeffs', Arthur: A New Life mines the deep, elusive seams of a story we...

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Storyland and Wild, comes a sweeping new legendary of miracles, magic, human frailty and heroic strength. Illustrated with over thirty original paper cutouts by the author. 'Jeffs writes beautifully, erring just on the right side of florid, and her...

'Jeffs narrates these interconnected tales with warmth, intimacy and a subtle undercurrent of menace' Guardian (Audiobook of the Week) Enriched for audio with specially commissioned music based on traditional melodies, Old Songs fuses short stories, histories, lyrics and music in an enthralling...

In Wild, Amy Jeffs journeys—on foot and through medieval texts—from landscapes of desolation to hope, offering the listener an insight into a world at once distant and profoundly close to home. The seven chapters, entitled Earth, Ocean, Forest, Beast, Fen, Catastrophe, Paradise, open with fiction and close with reflection. They blend reflections of travels through fen, forest and cave, with retelling of medieval texts that offer rich depictions of the natural world.

Soaked in mist and old magic, Storyland tells a history of Britain and the politics of its people through medieval eyes. Grounded in research, related as fiction, it begins before the Great Flood, with a troop of African giants quarrying stones. Later, the first migrants enter the Atlantic...

You will have heard of Thor, Medusa and Hercules. But what about the myths of the British landscape? The Trojan heroes who wrestled giants. The Syrian sisters who found refuge on our lands. The dragons who slept in hollow hills. And the kings who communed with the dead... In this vivid mythology of Britain, children will discover enchanting tales of magic and adventure, giants and demons, princesses and prophecies.

Globally recognized expert on learning and leadership, Jeff Wetzler offers a hands-on, surprisingly effective way to find out what others really think, know, and feel. Ask leads to smarter decisions, more creative solutions, and deeper relationships. Too often, we don’t find out what’s truly...

An inspirational book to help you through hard times from the former CEO of General Electric: perfect for fans of Diary of a CEO and Leaders Eat Last 'Jeff Immelt has always been one of my leadership role models. He leads with head and heart. This book shows how leadership is a full contact...

A fascinating and candid memoir about successful leadership from the former CEO of General Electric, named one of the “World’s Best CEOs” three times by Barron’s, and the hard-won lessons he learned from his experience leading GE immediately after 9/11, through the devastating 2008–09...

Sharing the Magic podcast leads you down secret paths, uncovering tales of daring heroes, legendary places, and whimsical wonders that make Disney unique. Be enchanted, delighted, and transported to places where dreams dance and magic is real through amazing guests.

Looking for life-improvement tips and random info.? Jeff and Amy McLennan chat about simple ways you can build a better life, covering a wide variety of topics so there's sure to be something for just about everyone. InfoQuench is proudly hosted out of Saint John, New Brunswick – Canada. Credits - Intro/Outro Music... Episodes released since Apr 2021: 'The Joker' - Hip Hop - Royalty Free Music https://youtu.be/Iz2XCAr0rc0 Vodovoz Music Productions - Germany http://vodovoz.de Episodes released 2019 - Apr 2021: 'Get Your Groove On' by Ron Gelinas Chillout Lounge https://soundcloud.com/...

And Almost Starring is a comedic podcast in which husband and wife duo Jeff Ronan and Amy Jo Jackson discuss who almost starred in some of your favorite movies. Each week they’ll pick a different film and break down who almost got cast and whether it would have been for the better or for the much, much worse.