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The Hans Christian Andersen Treasury: Bedtime Fairytales

by H.C. Andersen ...

Narrated by Joan Collins, Roger Moore, Joanna Lumley, David Walliams, Charlotte Rampling, Michael Ball, Michael Caine, Stephen Fry, Emma Samms, Paul McKenna, Ewan McGregor ...

Unabridged

1 hour 21 min

The most beloved fairy tales of Danish author, Hans Christian Andersen, narrated by the very best of British stage and screen talent. Perfect for bedtime, the long car journey or rainy afternoons at home, let Andersen delight and enchant children (and adults) of all ages with characters that stand the test of time.The Princess and the Pea and the Steadfast Tin Soldier by Sir Roger MooreThe Little ... Read more

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The most beloved fairy tales of Danish author, Hans Christian Andersen, narrated by the very best of British stage and screen talent. Perfect for bedtime, the long car journey or rainy afternoons at home, let Andersen delight and enchant children (and adults) of all ages with characters that stand the test of time.The Princess and the Pea and the Steadfast Tin Soldier by Sir Roger MooreThe Little
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The Conjuror Returns

Internet shorts, poetical reactions.

by Michael S Ball ...

This book ventures into the modern day use of inspiration by the inclusion of 'internet shorts,' requiring a limited space to reply, relating to others simply in admiration or requesting a title for inspiration. I'd write a reply or form a poem suggesting a title, not all are shown here though they're given as inspiration later to complete poems, all done from 'Internet shorts.' The subjects here ... Read more

$4.99 USD

This book ventures into the modern day use of inspiration by the inclusion of 'internet shorts,' requiring a limited space to reply, relating to others simply in admiration or requesting a title for inspiration. I'd write a reply or form a poem suggesting a title, not all are shown here though they're given as inspiration later to complete poems, all done from 'Internet shorts.' The subjects here
... Read more
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The Nightingale

by H.C. Andersen ...

Narrated by Michael Ball ...

Unabridged

7 min

A long time ago, the Emperor of China lived in a magnificent palace made of fine china and surrounded by a splendid garden that was so big that even the gardener did not know it all of it. One day, the Emperor read a book that said that the most marvellous bird was the nightingale and so he asked his court to find him one because he wanted to hear it sing that very evening. But, where could one be ... Read more

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A long time ago, the Emperor of China lived in a magnificent palace made of fine china and surrounded by a splendid garden that was so big that even the gardener did not know it all of it. One day, the Emperor read a book that said that the most marvellous bird was the nightingale and so he asked his court to find him one because he wanted to hear it sing that very evening. But, where could one be
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Private Avenues, Born of Solitude

Poetic Insights

by Michael S Ball ...

From the first I included poetic lines, from my novella ‘Stand and deliver, to my setting in the places of my childhood, my longest tale, Upon this tree. Either spoken or as a feed to a chapter. An example is the poem 'Remember me (included in full in the 'Love' section) Almost a biographical theme, I mostly write in rhythm and rhyme, a natural instance that appeals to me, though I feel it isn’t a ... Read more

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From the first I included poetic lines, from my novella ‘Stand and deliver, to my setting in the places of my childhood, my longest tale, Upon this tree. Either spoken or as a feed to a chapter. An example is the poem 'Remember me (included in full in the 'Love' section) Almost a biographical theme, I mostly write in rhythm and rhyme, a natural instance that appeals to me, though I feel it isn’t a
... Read more
A Backstage Betrayal

The new novel from the West End legend

by Michael Ball ...

Series series The Empire
'Another fabulous and entertaining read. I devoured it!' Santa MontefioreESCAPE TO THE EMPIRE THEATRE WITH THE BRAND-NEW NOVEL FROM MUSICAL THEATRE LEGEND, MICHAEL BALL.Running a theatre may appear to be all about the showbiz, but times are hard at The Empire. Following a turbulent period Jack Treadwell, erstwhile proprietor, his mother Lillian, and his playwright wife Grace, know they ne... ... Read more

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'Another fabulous and entertaining read. I devoured it!' Santa MontefioreESCAPE TO THE EMPIRE THEATRE WITH THE BRAND-NEW NOVEL FROM MUSICAL THEATRE LEGEND, MICHAEL BALL.Running a theatre may appear to be all about the showbiz, but times are hard at The Empire. Following a turbulent period Jack Treadwell, erstwhile proprietor, his mother Lillian, and his playwright wife Grace, know they ne...
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Death and Relaxation [Dramatized Adaptation]

Ordinary Magic 1

by Devon Monk ...

Narrated by A Full Cast, Colleen Delany, Henry Kramer, Amanda Forstrom, Karen Novack, Nick DePinto, Matthew Bassett, Terence Aselford, Richard Rohan, Jason B. McIntosh, Holly Vagley, Lolita Horne, Michael Glenn, Chris Genebach, Jessica Lauren Ball, Faith Potts, David Jourdan, Kimberly Gilbert, Michael John Casey, Joy Jones, Scott McCormick, Tony Nam, Eleanor Todd, Jonathon Church, Ken Jackson, Lise Bruneau, Zeke Alton, Chris Stinson, Elizabeth Jernigan, Bradley Smith ...

Series series Ordinary Magic
Unabridged

6 hours 45 min

Monsters, gods, and mayhem...Police Chief Delaney Reed can handle the Valkyries, werewolves, gill-men and other paranormal creatures who call the small beach town of Ordinary, Oregon their home. It's the vacationing gods who keep her up at night.With the famous rhubarb festival right around the corner, small-town tensions, tempers, and godly tantrums are at an all-time high. The last thing Delaney ... Read more

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Monsters, gods, and mayhem...Police Chief Delaney Reed can handle the Valkyries, werewolves, gill-men and other paranormal creatures who call the small beach town of Ordinary, Oregon their home. It's the vacationing gods who keep her up at night.With the famous rhubarb festival right around the corner, small-town tensions, tempers, and godly tantrums are at an all-time high. The last thing Delaney
... Read more
Stand and Deliver

by Michael Ball ...

Set in the times of the industrial revolution, east of Glasgow, in the border town of Coatbridge, we follow the trials of Isabel Wishaw, from childish adventures to a traumatized desperate young women. The central character in the story and daughter of Peter Wishaw, an ailing miner: Alice her home proud mother, and Jamie her brother who had recently joined his father to be discontented in the mine ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Set in the times of the industrial revolution, east of Glasgow, in the border town of Coatbridge, we follow the trials of Isabel Wishaw, from childish adventures to a traumatized desperate young women. The central character in the story and daughter of Peter Wishaw, an ailing miner: Alice her home proud mother, and Jamie her brother who had recently joined his father to be discontented in the mine
... Read more
The Empire

'Wonderful. A lifelong love letter to the theatre' Reverend Richard Coles

by Michael Ball ...

Series Book 1 - The Empire
PRE-ORDER MICHAEL BALL'S NEXT EMPIRE THEATRE NOVEL, A BACKSTAGE BETRAYAL, NOW.Welcome to The Empire Theatre1922. When Jack Treadwell arrives at The Empire, in the middle of a rehearsal, he is instantly mesmerised. But amid the glitz and glamour, he soon learns that the true magic of the theatre lies in its cast of characters - both on stage and behind the scenes.There's stunning starlet Stella ... Read more

$3.99 USD

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PRE-ORDER MICHAEL BALL'S NEXT EMPIRE THEATRE NOVEL, A BACKSTAGE BETRAYAL, NOW.Welcome to The Empire Theatre1922. When Jack Treadwell arrives at The Empire, in the middle of a rehearsal, he is instantly mesmerised. But amid the glitz and glamour, he soon learns that the true magic of the theatre lies in its cast of characters - both on stage and behind the scenes.There's stunning starlet Stella
... Read more

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You're Too Smart for This

Beating the 100 Big Lies about Your First Job

by Michael Ball ...

Your first job isn't all it's cracked up to be . . . You just spent $100,000 on a college degree to make photocopies. And your manager probably isn't even happy with them.Life at the entry level isn't about what school you graduated from, or even who you know. It's actually about paying dues and brownnosing and keeping your foot out of your mouth during meetings.You're Too Smart For This explains ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Your first job isn't all it's cracked up to be . . . You just spent $100,000 on a college degree to make photocopies. And your manager probably isn't even happy with them.Life at the entry level isn't about what school you graduated from, or even who you know. It's actually about paying dues and brownnosing and keeping your foot out of your mouth during meetings.You're Too Smart For This explains
... Read more
Different Aspects

The magical memoir from the West End legend

by Michael Ball ...

UNLOCK THE MAGIC OF THEATRE THIS CHRISTMAS - GO BEHIND THE CURTAIN WITH WEST END LEGEND, MICHAEL BALL IN HIS FIRST MEMOIR'Love, laughter and tears abound in this warm, entertaining read' Woman and Home'Glittering' Daily Mail'Wonderful' The SunIn 1989, a young Michael Ball landed the lead role in the musical Aspects of Love. It was a moment... ... Read more

$17.99 USD

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UNLOCK THE MAGIC OF THEATRE THIS CHRISTMAS - GO BEHIND THE CURTAIN WITH WEST END LEGEND, MICHAEL BALL IN HIS FIRST MEMOIR'Love, laughter and tears abound in this warm, entertaining read' Woman and Home'Glittering' Daily Mail'Wonderful' The SunIn 1989, a young Michael Ball landed the lead role in the musical Aspects of Love. It was a moment...
... Read more

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A Backstage Betrayal

The new novel from the West End legend

by Michael Ball ...

Narrated by Michael Ball ...

Series series The Empire
Unabridged

12 hours 22 min

THE THEATRE MAY SEEM GLAMOROUS, BUT SECRETS WAIT BEHIND THE CURTAINRunning a theatre may appear to be all about the showbiz, but times are hard at The Empire. Following a turbulent period Jack Treadwell, erstwhile proprietor, his mother Lillian, and his playwright wife Grace, know they need to get things back on track - and how better than with the annual pantomime, a new venture, and an all ... Read more

$71.99 USD

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THE THEATRE MAY SEEM GLAMOROUS, BUT SECRETS WAIT BEHIND THE CURTAINRunning a theatre may appear to be all about the showbiz, but times are hard at The Empire. Following a turbulent period Jack Treadwell, erstwhile proprietor, his mother Lillian, and his playwright wife Grace, know they need to get things back on track - and how better than with the annual pantomime, a new venture, and an all
... Read more

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The Empire

'Wonderful. A lifelong love letter to the theatre' Reverend Richard Coles

by Michael Ball ...

Narrated by Michael Ball ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Empire
Unabridged

11 hours 14 min

Welcome to The Empire theatre1922. When Jack Treadwell arrives at The Empire, in the middle of a rehearsal, he is instantly mesmerised. But amid the glitz and glamour, he soon learns that the true magic of the theatre lies in its cast of characters - both on stage and behind the scenes.There's stunning starlet Stella Stanmore and Hollywood heartthrob Lancelot Drake; and Ruby Rowntree, who keeps ... Read more

$71.99 USD

Also available as: eBook

Welcome to The Empire theatre1922. When Jack Treadwell arrives at The Empire, in the middle of a rehearsal, he is instantly mesmerised. But amid the glitz and glamour, he soon learns that the true magic of the theatre lies in its cast of characters - both on stage and behind the scenes.There's stunning starlet Stella Stanmore and Hollywood heartthrob Lancelot Drake; and Ruby Rowntree, who keeps
... Read more

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