"Using the participants’ own words, Jim Weiss brings to life the ideas, battles, and adventures of the men and women who created a free nation.
Be there in the courtroom when John Adams takes an unpopular stand for justice by defending British soldiers accused of perpetrating the Boston Massacre; struggle through snowy mountains and across treacherous ice with bookseller-turned-artillerist Henry Knox to bring George Washington the cannons he desperately needs; speak out for women’s rights in a man’s world with Abigail Adams and Mercy Otis Warren, and face the bayonets of the fearsome British redcoats on the smoky slopes of Bunker Hill.
Just in time for America’s 250th birthday, Jim Weiss’s new recording reveals the lives and hearts of the people caught up in the fight for independence. You’ll hear stories of John and Abigail Adams, Paul Revere, Benjamin Franklin, Mercy Otis Warren, and more. 1776: Champions of Independence is a clever blend of storytelling and historical detail taken directly from collections of letters and journals that allow these fascinating people to tell you the story in their own words."
"A new recording from master storyteller Jim Weiss brings to life Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic story of suspense, and the battle between good and evil. Can the friends of renowned London physician Dr. Henry Jekyll save him from a mysterious, deadly fate? Who is the sinister Mr. Edward Hyde, and what power does he hold over the universally admired doctor? Find out in this vivid retelling of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde!"
"Jim Weiss's newest audio offering features Hansel & Gretel, Cinderella, and other classic tales from Andrew Lang's beloved Fairy Books. Jim Weiss brings to life an unforgettable collection of fairytales adapted from Andrew Lang's beloved Fairy Books. This newest offering from The Jim Weiss Collection features the classic stories of Hansel & Gretel and Cinderella, as well as lesser-known stories like A Clever Tailor and What Came of Picking Flowers. Jim's warm and witty storytelling brings these stories to life for a new generation of listeners."
"Master storyteller Jim Weiss takes listeners on a thrilling journey through the night sky, sharing the fascinating stories behind Orion, Taurus, and other constellations. For thousands of years, cultures around the world have told stories about the stars--tales of brave heroes, mysterious monsters, faithful friends, and epic journeys. From the Navajo to the Australian Aborigines, and from the cave paintings of Lascaux to the myths of ancient Greece, the pictures formed by the stars have helped us remember people of the past, guided us across oceans, and reminded us who we are--or who we could be. In this new recording, storyteller Jim Weiss brings the stories of the most famous constellations to a new generation.
Includes:
• Orion the Hunter
• Taurus the Bull
• Pegasus
• Hercules
• Cancer the Crab
• Virgo
and more!
Running Time: 74 minutes"
"Beloved storyteller Jim Weiss weaves an enchanting spell with four classic tales of magic, bravery, and kindness. From the Colosseum of ancient Rome to the Imperial Palace of China, from mysterious islands to blizzard-whipped mountains, young listeners will explore far-off lands, meet magical creatures, and be drawn into stories they'll want to hear again and again. Includes: The Emperor andthe Nightingale (adapted from Hans Christian Andersen's original) The Little Girl andthe Winter Whirlwinds (a story from Bulgaria) AndroclesandtheLion (a story from ancient Rome) The Little White Cat (a fairy tale from Ireland)
Running Time: 74 minutes Ages 5 and up"
"Mysteries don't come any better than the stories of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. The Hound of the Baskervilles is perhaps their most famous adventure. Now Jim Weiss transports us to their world of suspense, shocking surprises, friendship, intellect, and courage. In this iconic mystery, Holmes and Watson must unravel more than one mystery before time runs out as they confront a cunning foe who will stop at nothing to accomplish a dreadful goal. But is that foe human or the result of a centuries-old curse? Come to the foggy English moors to learn the truth about The Hound of the Baskervilles, in this audio adaptation performed by Jim Weiss."
"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. 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. Natalia Bilbao's TennisFrenemies is the story of a passionate young tennis player who forms an unlikely friendship with her rival. Pricilla Chung weaves a magical tale of children in a dreamlike land of talking animals from the Chinese zodiac in Aria's Dragon Light. Finally, 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. Approximately 80 minutes. Ages 7 & Up"
"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 worldwide struggle for liberty. Along the way, he profiles the witty Madame de Stael, the brave Toussaint Louverture, and the fierce Robespierre, as well as Napoleon himself. Ages 10 and up. Track/Chapter list: 1. Opening Credits 2. Revolution! 3. 'To the Bastille!' 4. Five Revolutionaries 5. Who Was Napoleon? 6. The Two Napoleons 7. Fall and Downfall 8. Revolution Returns to the Americas 9. A Woman of France: Madame de Stael 10.Closing Credits"
"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 it all possible, and the thrilling discovery of King Tutankhamun's treasure-laden tomb."
"Master storyteller Jim Weiss brings Ruth Gannett's Newbery Honor-winning classic to rollicking life in this unabridged audio adaptation. Young Elmer Elevator must use all his resourcefulness and cleverness (along with a little bit of chewing gum) to survive a journey to the mysterious Wild Island, where he aims to rescue an enslaved dragon. Jim Weiss's endless variety of voices depict the crocodiles, warthogs, tigers, warthogs, and other colorful creatures whom Elmer meets along the way."
"Great literature and science merge in this masterpiece of adventure, thrillingly retold by Jim Weiss. A century before Jacques Cousteau, Jules Verne took readers for a whirlwind journey beneath the sea in the submarine Nautilus. Accompany brilliant scientist, Pierre Aronnax; his faithful servant, Conseil; bold mariner, Ned Land; and mysterious Captain Nemo as they walk on the ocean floor, journey beneath polar ice, and fight for their lives against sharks, giant squid, and one another. Verne's famous gift for prophesying future events still startles us throughout this electrifying voyage, adapted and narrated by Jim Weiss. Come aboard!"
"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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