Best Selling Books by Jim Weiss

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of his much-loved audiobook, Tales from the Old Testament, Jim Weiss has created an all-new edition, includingimproved audio quality throughoutall new artworkexpanded and updated biographies of Abraham and Solomontwo new stories: "Hannah''s Prayer" and "Samuel and Saul"These new and expanded episodes from the Bible combine with classic favorites like "Noah''s Ark", "The Story of Ruth", and "David and Goliath" to present non-denominational portrayals of biblical characters as caring, understandable human beings facing extraordinary situations.

Ride across Texas on a mountain lion with Pecos Bill; work up a giant appetite with the mighty lumberjack Paul Bunyan; spread happiness with Johnny Appleseed; and confront the Fastest Draw in the West. Read and listen to these wild tales-and then act them out yourself!

Acclaimed storyteller Jim Weiss is joined by three talented new voices (Dale Madison, Natalia Bilbao, and Pricilla Chung) for a spellbinding new audio collection featuring stories of friendship, adventure, magic, and the challenges of growing up. Jim Weiss''s audio stories have thrilled generations of children. Now he is joined by a diverse group of new talents for a brand-new anthology of audio stories: In Jim''s fresh retelling of Hans Christian Andersen''s "The Wild Swans," fifteen-year-old Elise must rescue her brothers from the curse of an evil witch. In Dale Madison''s "The Wedding Challenge," an African princess declares that she''ll only marry the man who can convince her to climb down from a tree. In Natalia Bilbao''s "Tennis Frenemies," a passionate tennis player forms an unlikely friendship with her rival. Finally, Pricilla Chung completes the collection as she weaves a magical tale of children in a dreamlike land of talking animals from the Chinese zodiac. Ages 6-9

A thrilling journey around the world…an illustrated classic tale for a new generation of readers. Lost at sea, three friends find themselves on a fantastic underwater ship, the Nautilus. You will dive deep into adventure as our heroes battle giant squid, navigate dangerous oceans, and discover new creatures and fabulous treasures. But who is the mysterious Captain Nemo? Why is he being hunted by every navy on earth? And will he ever let the three castaways return home? This beautifully illustrated Companion Reader is an exact transcript of Jim Weiss’s award-winning storytelling performance of Jules Verne’s Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. The Reader can be enjoyed on its own, or used along with the recorded performance to build strong language skills. Listen to the Jim Weiss story, read along to improve fluency, vocabulary, and grammar, and then speak great words and sentences out loud by practicing and performing the short, accessible dramatic version of Jim’s performance. A complete script, stage direction, and acting tips are included.

"An inspiring audio collection of true stories of 20th-century Americans whose gifts transformed the world"--Container

In this audiobook, master storyteller Jim Weiss introduces young listeners to some of the most fascinating people and events of the Middle Ages.

Includes poems by Robert Frost, Tennyson, Emily Dickinson, and many more! Also contains a brief, child-friendly introduction to each poet. Favorites such as "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" and "Casey at the Bat" are here, as well as overlooked gems like "The Pobble Who Has No Toes" and A.A. Milne''s "The King''s Breakfast." Even struggling readers can experience the beauty of classic language by following along in the text and enjoying the gorgeous color paintings of central scenes as Jim Weiss reads. This illustrated book and Jim Weiss''s audio version make the perfect combination: kids learn language and vocabulary when they follow along with the text and illustrations while listening to the audio performance. Jim''s entertaining and literate audio tales make long car rides and rainy days a joy rather than a trial, and introduce children to the great stories and sophisticated language of the world''s classics.

You are invited to a world of bravery, magic, and adventure! In a time of fear and danger, will Merlin''s magic, Lancelot''s bravery, and Arthur''s wisdom be enough to unite the kingdom and bring peace? Beloved storyteller Jim Weiss brings tales of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table to life with action, wonder, and humor. Gorgeous paintings and whimsical medieval-style illuminated illustrations by Rebecca Sorge will fascinate and delight young readers. This beautifully illustrated Companion Reader is an exact transcript of the award-winning storytelling performance, available on MP3 and audio CD from Well-Trained Mind Press. The Reader can be enjoyed on its own, or used along with the recorded performance to build strong language skills. Listen to the Jim Weiss stories on the CD, read along in the book to improve fluency, vocabulary, and grammar, and then speak great words and sentences out loud by practicing and performing the short, accessible dramatic versions of Jim’s performances.

The best of Jim Weiss''s stories and biographies from Medieval History. Bundled with Story of the World, vol. 2, or on its own, this collection is sure to delight and educate young and old. Young listeners will discover new worlds with Galileo and Maimonides, bring stone to life with Michelangelo, defy the swords and cannons of a mighty empire with Queen Elizabeth, and more. Includes nearly five hours of listening enjoyment across four CDs: Galileo and the Stargazers Masters of the Renaissance The Queen’s Pirate Swordsmen, Saints, and Scholars Ages 7 and up.

Dragon stories from around the world and throughout the centuries--spellbindingly told by Jim Weiss. From misty Scottish lochs to the sea-caves of Japan, and from the steppes of Russia to the Gold Coast of Africa, these seven stories span four thousand years of human fascination with dragons. Master storyteller Jim Weiss adapts folk tales and myths of clever dragons, ferocious dragons, greedy dragons, and helpful dragons--and the men and women who encounter them.

Illustrations and captions depicting the classical characters from the Greathall Audio line

Internal Software is the software developed by a company and used by its internal employees to run the business. It''s often an afterthought of the product team that is more focused on external, consumer-facing software or it''s developed by the employees themselves out of necessity. Employees are frequently left to struggle with performing their jobs with poorly developed or inadequate software tools.This book is unique in focusing on the distinctive challenges and opportunities in improving internal software development. There are plenty of product development books focused on external software (B2C) or enterprise software (B2B) but we have been unable to find any that focus specifically on internal software.Whether you''re a business leader looking for ways to increase productivity and employee satisfaction, a seasoned product manager suddenly in charge of internal software, or a non-technical employee looking for a way to create your own technical solutions, this book will get you set on the right path for improving your business operations.