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Reading, discussing and breaking down the books of the Star Wars Legends Expanded Universe.

Why does the Twilight saga continue to inspire both passionate fandom and heated critique? In Why We Love (and Hate) Twilight, Sarah Elizabeth Gallagher unpacks the cultural obsession with Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, and the supernatural love story that redefined YA literature and pop culture forever.

In this 10-week podcast, author Jen Wilkin shares basic strategies, practical tips, and helpful encouragement for Bible study that transforms both the mind and the heart.

Embark on a magical adventure with the "Classic Children’s Stories Library," where cherished stories are brought to life with warmth and character. Perfect for introducing kids to the world of literature, this library nurtures a love for reading through delightful tales and relatable characters, making every story a journey.

The Master and Margarita is one of the most famous and best-selling Russian novels of the 20th century, despite its surreal environment of talking cats, Satan and mysterious happenings. Naxos AudioBooks presents this careful abridgement of a new translation in an imaginative reading by the charismatic Julian Rhind-Tutt. With War and Peace and Crime and Punishment among the Naxos AudioBooks best-sellers, this too promises to be a front title.

Experience the harrowing tale of survival through the eyes of a Titanic passenger. This firsthand account captures the chilling events of that fateful night, detailing both the moments leading up to the tragedy and the aftermath of the sinking. - Summary written by Allyson Hester

Just two demigods who love Percy Jackson. Join Erin and Manasa as we dive into the canon of the Percy Jackson universe, a few chapters at a time. We'll be going through not only Percy Jackson and the Olympians, but also Heroes of Olympus, Trials of Apollo, and the companion books. Get ready for lots of speculating and dorky jokes!

In this four-episode mini-series, authors of the book The Gap And The Gain, Dan Sullivan and Ben Hardy, explain how to shift your mindset to one of positivity and abundance in order to stay happy and motivated.

A collection of three medieval English poems, translated by Tolkien for the modern-day reader and containing romance, tragedy, love, sex and honour.

In The Bacchae, the god Dionysus returns to Thebes to avenge his mother’s dishonor. Disguised as a mortal, he drives the women of Thebes, including the king’s mother, Agave, into a frenzied worship. King Pentheus, who refuses to acknowledge Dionysus’s divinity, tries to imprison him. However, Dionysus lures Pentheus into the mountains, where his own mother and aunts, in a state of madness, mistake him for a wild animal and tear him apart. The play explores themes of divine power, pride, and the dangers of repression. Summary By Mentor New York

The Kama Sutra, or Aphorisms on Love, has survived at least 1400 years as a dominant text on sexual relations between men and women. Vatsyayana claimed to have written the Kama Sutra while a religious student, “in contemplation of the Deity” - but references to older works, shrewd disputations by Vatsyayana of those authors' recommendations, and careful cataloging of practices in various of the Indian states indicate much more emphasis on kama, or sensual gratification.Part of the book discusses the 64 arts of love employed by masters of coitus. Learning each of these and when and how to ...

In The Gaeilge Guide, Mollie Guidera - Ireland's leading online Irish teacher and creator of the hit platform 'Irish with Mollie' - brings her joyful, down-to-earth approach to the page in a book guaranteed to spark your connection to the Irish language and legacy. Mollie shows us how to reconnect with our ancient and endangered language - and with ourselves - by demystifying the shame and frustration many still feel around Irish, and replacing it with a fun, accessible path back to the richness of our native tongue.

With The Interpretation of Cultures, the distinguished anthropologist Clifford Geertz developed the concept of thick description, and in so doing, he virtually rewrote the rules of his field. Culture, Geertz argues, does not drive human behavior. Rather, it is a web of symbols that can help us better understand what that behavior means. A thick description explains not only the behavior, but the context in which it occurs, and to describe something thickly, Geertz argues, is the fundamental role of the anthropologist.

Speak, Memory, first published in 1951 as Conclusive Evidence and then assiduously revised in 1966, is an elegant and rich evocation of Nabokov’s life and times, even as it offers incisive insights into his major works, including Lolita, Pnin, Despair, The Gift, The Real Life of Sebastian Knight, and The Luhzin Defense.

The sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission to save both humanity and the earth, Ryland Grace is hurtled into the depths of space when he must conquer an extinction-level threat to our species.

The "Autobiography of Greats" podcast is a unique and inspiring series that delves into the lives and experiences of some of the most remarkable individuals in history. Through in-depth interviews, dramatized readings, and expert analysis, the podcast brings to life the autobiographies of legendary figures such as Nelson Mandela, Albert Einstein, and Frida Kahlo. Each episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of these extraordinary individuals, exploring their struggles, triumphs, and lessons lear

Welcome to the Free Audiobook Library — your go-to place for exploring timeless classics and hidden gems, all in the form of free audiobooks. Whether you’re commuting, relaxing at home, or on the go, we bring you engaging stories from every genre: literature, self-improvement, thrillers, fantasy, and more. Each episode makes great books accessible to everyone, with narrations you can enjoy anytime, anywhere. Tune in today and start your next adventure — no checkout required!

The first nine volumes of 'Doctor Who at the BBC' form this unique collection of behind-the-scenes interviews, set reports, lively discussions, comedy skits and drama. Presented by Elisabeth Sladen, Anthony Head, Louise Jameson, Russell Tovey and Nicholas Courtney, the collection also includes three full-cast radio plays—Regenerations, Blue Sands and Golden Veils, and Dalek I Love You—plus the Radio 2 documentaries Project Who? and Who Is The Doctor?

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