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Jim Weiss guides listeners on a journey to encounter the fascinating people, high ideals, and bloody battles of the French Revolution and Napoleon's empire. Enter the whirlwind of the French Revolution and follow Napoleon's relentless march of conquest. From the burning desert sands of Egypt and the frozen plains of Russia to the lush jungles of Haiti and the sweeping prairies of North America, Jim Weiss guides listeners through the story of a tumultuous...
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The three astonishing stories on this recording form the basis for three Jewish holidays: Chanukah, Purim, and Passover. In Jim Weiss's telling, heroes and villains spring to life with understandable motives. People of all faiths will love this fascinating recording...perfect family entertainment!
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Acclaimed storyteller Jim Weiss takes listeners from palace plots to treasure chambers, from the inner rooms of a mysterious temple to the middle of a thundering chariot charge. From roaring battles to whispered court intrigue, from desert wastelands to luxurious palaces, Jim Weiss leads you through a civilization fifty centuries old, spinning vivid stories of remarkable rulers (Hatshepsut, Akhenaten, Ramesses II and more), the Nile River that made...
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These timeless stories of many lands, delightfully adapted and narrated by Jim Weiss, show that people from all around the world have much in common. These six lesser-known folktales will be enjoyed by the whole family. In this recording from storyteller Jim Weiss, children will hear wisdom from China and Japan, an African romance, and wildly funny Native American, Arabian, and Spanish tales.
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Character shapes a nation as Jim Weiss presents the action-filled, moving story of George Washington, a man of remarkable physical strenth and equally powerful emotions. Amid bullets and ballots, as commander-in-chief and constitutionalist, political leader and peaceful farmer, family man and father of a nation, here's a very "human" man who won a war and refused a crown; who saw with amazing clarity the future achievements and challenges of a new...
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The laughter, tragedy and astonishing triumphs in this storytelling biography of Abraham Lincoln will entertain and inspire listeners as they experience touching personal moments, Lincoln's famous wit, great ethical issues, military battles, and the complete Gettysburg address. Jim Weiss' spirited narration will remind children and adults alike why Lincoln holds a special place in American history and in our hearts.
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With humor and heart, storyteller Jim Weiss brings ancient stories to a new generation of listeners. Master storyteller Jim Weiss brings these classic stories to a new generation of listeners! From the greedy dog to the hardworking ants, from a contest between Sun and Wind to the boy who cried "Wolf!", each tale will entertain the whole family while also teaching a gentle lesson about how to live a kind, wise life.
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In this audiobook, master storyteller Jim Weiss introduces young listeners to some of the most fascinating people and events of the Middle Ages.
Attila the Hun makes an empire shake with fear. Sir William Marshall outfights every opponent–yet shows mercy even to his enemies. Hildegard of Bingen writes beautiful music–and writes advice letters to kings and queens! Muhammad changes the map of the world, and inspires a faith that guides millions...
30) Sweet Dreams
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Drift to sleep with remarkably restful visualizations that carry young listeners through peaceful scenes. Listeners of all ages can drift into Sweet Dreams with these remarkably restful visualizations written and narrated by master storyteller Jim Weiss. Experience a toy shop after hours, a colorful cavern behind a waterfall, and four other settings of safety and wonder. Gentle music follows each scene.
31) Greek Myths
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This introduction to Greek mythology makes Hercules, King Midas, Perseus and Medusa understandable to children.
Jim Weiss' fascinating retellings retain the action and adventure of the originals, while emphasizing character over violence.
32) Animal Tales
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Renowned voice actor Jim Weiss brings young listeners delightful tellings of Aesop's Fables, plus lively tales from Grimm, Chaucer, and others. Also features Jim's famous performance of "The Tortoise and the Hare." Perfect for children who are ready to move beyond music to recordings of the spoken word.
33) Good Night
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This acclaimed bedtime recording from storyteller Jim Weiss features six vignettes that take the listeners into scenes which evoke feelings of safety and love. A minute of soothing music follows each vignette.
34) Giants!
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Jim Weiss brings you a big recording full of surprises; with original songs and the very best folktales for listeners of all sizes. Expect giant grins all around. Includes "Jack and the Beanstalk," "The Selfish Giant," and other favorites, all from beloved storyteller Jim Weiss.
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Renowned storyteller Jim Weiss brings you lively versions of classic American tall tales, from stories of giant lumberjacks to legends of fearless cowboys. You will laugh out loud as you meet Paul Bunyan, taller than the trees and mightier than the rivers; Johnny Appleseed, whose gentle generosity makes him a beloved legend; Pecos Bill, whose outrageous Texas-sized exploits make him the greatest of all cowboys; and Jim's original tale of the Wild...
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Adventurer, conqueror, political genius, classical author - Julius Caesar lived one of history's most amazing lives. Yet it was the story of his death that William Shakespeare turned into a dramatic masterpiece. In this spirited retelling, Jim Weiss brings us Shakespeare's cast of immortal characters.
With excerpts from the original dialogue (Mark Antony's funeral speech, etc.) told in a way that young listeners can grasp, Jim Weiss's JULIUS CAESAR...
37) She and He
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Upbeat and exciting, yet deeply moving, this unique collection of myths, retold by Jim Weiss, addresses the equality of the sexes and the value of love and honor. Echo and Narcissus, Psyche and Cupid, and other timeless characters bring interesting ideas about equality, love, and honor to life in this collection of myths adapted and performed by storyteller Jim Weiss.
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Experience Jim Weiss's hilarious tellings of "The Gingerbread Man," "The Three Little Pigs", and others, each with a multitude of character voices. A lush bouquet of stories for young listeners! You and your children will be enthralled by Jim Weiss's tellings of "The Gingerbread Man," "The Three Little Pigs", and the African folk tale, "Why Flies Buzz," each with unique character voices; touching versions of Hans Christian Andersen's beloved "Thumbelina"...
39) Gone West
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America's founders dreamed of a day when the United States would reach from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Follow their dream into reality, as Jim Weiss thrillingly tells these stories of explorers, Native Americans, and pioneers. Follow the saga of American exploration, from Jefferson and Monroe securing the Louisiana Purchase through the bold explorations of Lewis & Clark and Sacagawea. Experience the dawning of a new age aboard Robert Fulton's steamboat,...
40) Famously Funny!
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Laugh out loud! Jim Weiss mixes together some of the funniest stories and poems from the world's wittiest authors for a recording that delights the entire family. Children and adults will love Jim Weiss's renditions of "The Emperor's New Clothes," "Anansi the Mighty," "The Princess and the Pea," and more.