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Thomas, better known as "Uncle Tom", reflects on his youth as the servant of a storekeeper. Tom's boyish spirit is confronted with a number of disappointments; however, he never loses sight of his goal to be free. The Adventures of Uncle Tom detail the nature of a young man full of wit, character and resourcefulness to out "fox" his ill-tempered master.

Here is the famous Beowulf story, retold for the young-adult listener. Like the original Anglo-Saxon manuscript, it is divided into three parts. The first section narrates Beowulf's battle against Grendel. The second section tells of the furious revenge of Grendel's mother. The third section shows the great hero in his declining years as he battles an aging dragon, who now flies slowly and awkwardly, but can still shoot down enough fire to imperil the Geats kingdom.

Struggling with work-life balance? Feeling exhausted or stuck in survival mode? This book shares real stories from frontline professionals who faced burnout—and the proven strategies that helped them reclaim balance, resilience, and purpose. Learn practical self-care tools, discover your Compassion Satisfaction, and explore an evidence-based 4-step process to build resilience and improve well-being. With reflection activities, organizational solutions like the Quadruple Aim, and a bonus Action Guide Workbook, this book shows how self-care isn't selfish—it's essential.

A podcast by Australian healthcare workers about looking after ourselves and each other during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have a well-being challenge, question or just want to say Hiya! please write to us at: CCLHD-Wellbeing@health.nsw.gov.au