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Hans Christian Andersen was the profoundly imaginative writer and storyteller who revolutionized literature for children. He gave us the now standard versions of some traditional fairy tales—with an anarchic twist—but many of his most famous tales sprang directly from his imagination. The 30 stories here range from exuberant early works such as "The Tinderbox" and "The Emperor's New Clothes" through poignant masterpieces such as "The Little Mermaid" and "The Ugly Duckling", to more subversive later tales such as "The Ice Maiden" and "The Wood Nymph".

Constantly moving, from South Africa to the Persian Gulf, to Rhodesia, to England, and ultimately to suburban New Jersey, the Laments are a quirky and lovable family who live by the motto "anywhere but here." The main character, Will Lament, whom the Laments take home from the hospital as a result of a bizarre mix-up, grows up feeling that he doesn't belong.

"The Books of Enoch Deluxe Collection: Mysteries of the Ancients Unveiled" is a comprehensive audiobook compilation of the ancient texts attributed to Enoch, the great-grandfather of Noah. This collection includes the 1 Enoch (also known as the Ethiopian Enoch), 2 Enoch (the Slavonic Book of the Secrets of Enoch), and 3 Enoch (the Hebrew Book of Enoch). These texts delve into the mysteries of the angels, the heavens, and the workings of the universe, offering insights and visions from one of the most intriguing figures in biblical lore.