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The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Nick Hornby's hilarious coming-of-age novel Slam, read by Nicholas Hoult, star of the films About a Boy and Warm Bodies, as well as Channel 4's Skins. 'There was this time when everything seemed to have come together. And so obviously it was time to go and screw it all up.' Sam is sixteen and a skater. Just so there are no terrible misunderstandings: skating = skateboarding.

Slam is a bright and acerbic depiction of the slacker culture of Texas and a testament to a lost and found generation. Dave stepped out of Bastrop Federal Prison after a six-month stretch for tax evasion and into the home of one Margueritte Johnson, a.k.a. the Old Lady. The Old Lady passed on, leaving her house and her fortune to her twenty-three cats. But the cats need a caretaker - or so he thinks.

Jalen DeLuca's unique ability to predict pitches helped him save the career of Yankees star Second Baseman James “JY” Yager, but with JY sidelined with an injury, Jalen’s focusing on his own on-field efforts. However, the media is still interested in the “Calamari Kid”, and Jalen begins to get a little full of himself. Now, Daniel and Cat are starting to feel left out and kind of angry. Maybe all this baseball genius stuff isn’t as great as it’s cracked up to be.

Slam Poem KidsSlam Poem is an educational podcast that explores the power of poetry and its ability to inspire, challenge, and transform. Each episode of Slam Poem features a captivating performance of an original piece of slam poetry by the host, titled "Friends 'till We Die". Through this powerful poem, the host delves into the complexities of human relationships, examining the bonds that tie us together and the struggles that threaten to tear us apart. Along the way, Slam Poem invites listeners to engage with poetry on a deeper level, exploring its themes, imagery, and language in a way ...

Découvre les coulisses de la vie de Molière ! Inès est Youtubeuse, slameuse et surtout... archi-fan de Molière ! Depuis qu'elle a fait connaissance avec ce boss des mots et avec ses textes, elle s'est découvert une vraie passion pour lui et a décidé de la partager sur Internet. Vous ne voyez pas ce qu'un vieil auteur classique à perruque pourrait avoir à nous apprendre aujourd'hui ? Heureusement qu'Inès est là pour vous montrer à quel point Molière est toujours d'actualité !