This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Embark on a journey around the world and explore the diverse ways in which different cultures celebrate the arrival of the new year. From the vibrant fireworks displays in cities like Sydney and Hong Kong, to the colorful parades and festivals in countries like Brazil and Spain, this book showcases the unique traditions and customs that make each New Year celebration special. Learn about the significance of rituals such as the burning o...

From the widow and collaborator of Alex Haley, award-winning author of Roots, comes a new American epic from the Civil War. The Treason of Mary Louvestre is based on the true story of a seamstress slave from the Confederate town of Norfolk, Virginia. When her owner gets involved with modifications to the ironclad CSS Virginia, Mary copies the plans and sets out to commit treason against the South. Facing certain death as a spy if caught, she treks two hundred mil...