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Brought to you by Altrusian Grace Media and narrated by Matthew Schmitz. Sanai's book, The Enclosed Garden of the Truth, a treatise on God and the seekers journey to Him, forms one part of three highly influential early Sufi works. The others being Attar's Conference of the Birds and Rumi's Masnavi. Sanai's work is considered to be the first to use poetry to express religious, spiritual and mystical ideas. Rumi acknowledges both Sanai and Attar as having a major influence on his own poetry and stated 'Attar is the soul and Sanai the two eyes'.

Dancing With the End of the World by Dylan Goddard A raw, unfiltered audiobook about grief, survival, and the strange beauty that remains when everything else has burned down. This is not a guide. This is not self-help. This is a man walking through the wreckage of his own life and choosing, again and again, not to look away. In these pages, Dylan Goddard writes with savage honesty about the moments that break us, the memories that haunt us, and the quiet, stubborn hope that refuses to die.

This heartfelt collection of poems explores the many dimensions of love—its tender beginnings, its enduring presence, its ties through family, and the ache of its loss. With each verse, the poet captures moments of joy, vulnerability, connection, and longing. From the thrill of new love and the quiet strength of lifelong companionship, to the unbreakable bonds of family and the quiet mourning of what once was, these poems invite listeners to feel deeply and reflect on their own experiences with love in all its forms.

Los Rostros de un Hombre es un poemario que describe las diferentes facetas del ser humano. Origen, expresa cuestionamientos existenciales. Padre e Hijo, profundiza el rol que tiene un hombre en la sociedad a través de sus filiaciones y afiliaciones. Esposo y Amante es un descenso a la relación con el amor y el deseo. Por último, Escritor representa la lucha entre el hombre y la literatura.

You Used to Live Here is a moving collection of poems that explores love, loss, and the bittersweet nature of memory. With raw honesty and lyrical beauty, these poems invite listeners into the emotional spaces we carry with us—places, people, and moments that shape who we are. As each verse unfolds, we are reminded of how the past lingers long after it's gone, leaving behind a quiet ache that resonates in the heart. Perfect for fans of poetry that speaks to universal experiences.

The book is the first of its kind to introduce London through a poetic recollection. It is filled with unexpected magic and thought-provoking observations.

Written while riding the ferry across Puget Sound, Liz Kellebrew’s poems explore the liminal places between cities and forests, animals and people, the sky and the sea. This gorgeous and impactful debut gazes unflinchingly at the twin crises of climate change and human hubris, urging us to look closer at the creatures who co-exist with us in the space between wild and tame.

Hi, I am Edgardo Camacho, the author and narrator of High Energy: All in This World and Beyond. This audiobook is my 20th anniversary celebration of my 2004 publication for my old and new fans to enjoy. Thank you.

In this book, I share some genuine and unfiltered words from my heart, so that my Muslim sisters around the world can know that their struggles are acknowledged, and valid. I delve into topics such as the impact of mental health, the influence of social media, the beauty of the hijab, seeking righteous companionship, finding a suitable spouse, striving for a flourishing community, and more.

The Iliad by Homer is an epic poem central to ancient Greek literature, narrating the siege of Troy. It explores themes of heroism, the wrath of Achilles, the nature of fate, and the quest for glory. Homer, a semi-legendary figure, is credited with composing both "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey," foundational works of Western literature.

Robert Browning's poetic masterpiece of sex, lies and murder, adapted by Martyn Wade. Episode 1: Rome is rife with speculation in the aftermath of a triple stabbing. Starring Anton Lesser as Browning, with full cast. Directed by Abigail le Fleming.Episode 2: Accused of murder, Guido fights...

Did you know that construction of the bridges was historically fiercely opposed by watermen who demanded compensation for inconvenience? Or that the first London Bridge dates back to the Romans? In a one of a kind guide to secrets of London famous famous bridges, viaducts, highwalks and footbridges, written in original elegantly composed narrative verse, one finds these any more answers!

Did you know that, seen from archaeological perspective, London soil is a layer cake with evidence dating as far as Neolithic era through to Bronze and Iron ages, Roman, Medieval, Post Medieval and Contemporary period?

Nagtrabaho si Crystal bilang isang Registered Nurse sa isang syudad ng higit pa sa 30 taon, na nangangalaga ng mga homeless sa kabuoan ng kanyang career. Isinulat niya ang koleksyong ito ng mga maiiksing mga tula para maibahagi ng unit-unti, ang kasalimuotan at mga bunga ng pagiging homeless. Kanyang ipinapakita sa mga tulang ito, ang ilang mga kaalaman at pagkamadamayin para sa mga nasa sitwasyong ito. Umaasa siya na ang koleksyong ito ay magagamit ng mga simpleng tao at mga propesyonal.

Theogony & Works and Days by Hesiod are foundational texts of ancient Greek literature, offering a powerful blend of myth, morality, and early philosophical thought. In Theogony, Hesiod presents the first systematic account of Greek mythology, tracing the origins of the cosmos and the genealogy of the gods—from Chaos and Gaia to Zeus and the Olympian order.

Protectress is a hybrid poetry-prose novella offering a risky take on the legend of Medusa. With stunning economy of words and a delicate hand, Protectress provokes us to think about the feminist identity and the power of compassion. Listeners who fell deeply for Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey, Margaret Atwood’s The Penelopiad, Madeleine Miller’s Circe, Emily St. John Mandel’s Station Eleven, Maria Dahvana Headley’s translation of Beowulf, and Toby Barlow's Sharp Teeth will find themselves enamoured with Protectress.

Lovers of cats and poetry, prepare to be amazed and entertained! A Carnival of Cats features sixty-three poems and twelve watercolor paintings that explore the author’s love for and admiration of cats—their beauty, grace, and inscrutable character—and his bemused surmises as to what motivates their puzzling, distinctive, often delightful behaviors. This engaging book tells stories of cats the author has known and cherished—pets, strays, those who are a little of both, and some met only for one special moment.

One evening on Lāhaina’s Front Street, as Shaffer walked to an evening with friends, someone passing on the sidewalk commented, “The islands are even further west than I thought.” Those accidental words, like poetry, shifted his perspective once again regarding the place he lives. Even Further West is a collection of poems written of, in, and on the Hawaiian islands.

The Night Has Its Own Darkness is a chorus of women’s voices — remembered, imagined, and reborn. Across generations and continents, they rise from silence to speak their truths: of love and loss, of resistance and longing, of faith, exile, and survival. Among them are the iconic and the forgotten, women we thought we knew, now revealing who they truly were, and others whose names were never spoken aloud. Each voice burns like a candle in the dark, passing its flame to the next, forming a fragile, luminous chain of remembrance that refuses to fade.

One of a kind collection of poems devoted to the distinguished London market shopping locations. Through rich vocabulary the author recollects her impressions of the mysterious and celebrated institutions. The journey takes the listener across London and across time. It illuminates on the traditions and customs that shaped the markets through their rich history and embellished them with masterpieces by renowned architects. It presents the modern image, fuelled by globalisation and commercialisation. It accentuates the significance of the demographics in defining their future.