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How does a one-hit-point goblin become the Dark Lord? By accident. Bert is a tiny goblin with big dreams. He follows adventurers, and loots the copper they leave behind when they take the real loot. One day, Bert hopes, he'll have enough copper to buy a warg, and finally promote from a one-HP critter to a Warg Rider. Kit is a typical gamer hoping to enjoy a good story, but her friends are more interested in rules, loot and experience.

David Cory, renowned author of over 50 childrens books, including the beloved Little Jack Rabbit and Puss-in-Boots series, invites young readers into the whimsical world of Billy Bunny. Originally published as charming short episodes in magazines, these delightful stories are sure to captivate the imagination of children everywhere. - Summary by Larry Wilson

Grimm’s Crystal Balls and Love’s Magic presents three classic fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm, united by enchantment, devotion, and transformation. Together, these stories explore the enduring power of crystal ball enchantments and magic love, central themes in Grimm’s fairy-tale tradition, where faithfulness and perseverance triumph over fate.

A thoughtfully curated trio of Grimm fairy tales in which love, truth, and moral perseverance overcome deception and cruelty. Together, these enduring stories reflect the moral heart of the Grimm tradition, where love and integrity ultimately defeat evil.

The War in the Air: And Particularly How Mr. Bert Smallways Fared While It Lasted is a military science fiction novel written by H. G. Wells. It is (like many of Wells's works) notable for its prophetic ideas, images, and concepts - particularly the use of aircraft for the purpose of warfare - as well as conceptualizing and anticipating events related to World War I. The novel's hero and main character is Bert Smallways, who is described as "a forward-thinking young man" and a "kind of bicycle engineer of the let's-'ave-a-look-at-it and enamel-chipping variety."

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Bert Wilson revs up the action as he takes the wheel in this thrilling first adventure in a classic young adult series full of daring exploits and fast-paced fun. Discover hundreds of ad-free audiobooks, soothing sounds for sleep and meditation, and more—unwind and learn at www.adfreebooks.com!

Grimm’s Fairy Tales by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm presents two classic fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm, united by cruel acts, gentle miracles, and transformation. Two Grimm tales of innocence and cleverness. “Little One-Eye, Little Two-Eyes and Little Three-Eyes” follows three sisters with unusual eyes, while the “Little Lamb and the Little Fish” tells of a lamb and fish learning friendship, wisdom, and gentle life lessons.

Welcome to the rugged and whispering shores of Maine, where the Atlantic's breath frosts the pine-clad edges of a world both wild and serene. Here, where the horizon kisses the sea, begins the tale of Bert, a seagull whose wings were touched by the spray of adventure and whose heart beat in rhythm with the lapping tides. Bert was no ordinary bird. Born atop the craggy cliffs of Milbridge, his life was a mosaic of oceanic wonders—a living tapestry of blues and greens that stretched as far as his keen eyes could see.

"Ongezout Lekker" is een wekelijkse podcast waarin zes vrienden - Patrick, Robert, Rodney, Bert, Chris en Steve -gevarieerd in samenstelling van 4 samenkomen om informeel te praten over diverse onderwerpen, variërend van alledaagse gebeurtenissen tot opvallende observaties. Terwijl ze genieten van een lekker drankje, benaderen ze de gesprekken met een dosis humor en genegenheid voor elkaar. De podcast biedt een ontspannen en gezellige sfeer waarin luisteraars zich kunnen vermaken terwijl ze luisteren naar de ongefilterde en ongecompliceerde conversaties van deze vriendengroep.Wil in onze dm ...

Eine davon ist die vom Geist des Dombaumeisters Gerhard von Ryle, der keine Ruhe findet und auch in der Gegenwart sein Unwesen treibt. Ich wurde von dem Domkapitel beauftragt, dem Spuk ein Ende zu bereiten, und meine Ermittlungen führen mich auch auf eine Zeitreise in das Jahr 1260.