This recording features continuous sounds of Monsoon rain and gentle thunders. Monsoon rain comes quick, it is powerful, rich and indulging. It will serve as perfect agent to...

Once upon a time there was a village shop. The name over the window was Ginger and Pickles. The counter inside was a convenient height for rabbits. Ginger and Pickles sold red...

Subtle humour is one of the key elements in Chekhov's imaginative stories. But as an artist, Chekhov is more complicated. He paints life with all its nuances and shades of grey....

One must never judge by appearances! Look at this book: it has long ago been read. It is warped, tattered, and lies in the dust uncared for; but open it, and it will make you weep...

This traditional Christmas Carol is also known as 'The Basque Carol' or simply as 'Gabriel's Message'. It tells a story of Jesus' birth. Charles Bordes composed the tune while...

This traditional Christmas Carol was written by the Austrian priest Joseph Mohr and music composed by the Austrian teacher and organist Franz Xaver Gruber. This audio recording of...

Once upon a time there was a wood-mouse, and her name was Mrs. Tittlemouse. She lived in a bank under a hedge. Such a funny house! There were yards and yards of sandy passages,...

Once upon a time there was a miller who left no more riches to the three sons he had than his mill, his ass, and his cat. The division was soon made. Neither the lawyer nor the...

This traditional Christmas Carol was written by John Henry Hopkins, an American clergyman. He wrote the carol as part of a production he organised for his students at The General...

The tune of this traditional Christmas Carol is also known by its Latin name Adeste Fideles. John Francis Wade was one of the first to include it within his publications, but it...