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Lionel Casson paints a vivid portrait of life in ancient Rome - for slaves and emperors, soldiers and commanders alike - during the empire's greatest period, the first and second centuries AD.

Journey to the heart of ancient wisdom with this enlightening guide packed full of timeless teachings, profound meditations, and practical applications of Stoic philosophy. Unravel the Stoics' approach to leading a balanced, fulfilled life, distilled into 100 rich, accessible lessons. Derived from the profound thoughts of prominent Stoic philosophers, this book offers practical wisdom for navigating the vicissitudes of modern life with serenity and resilience.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that there is an almost universal ambivalence towards truth these days. Many even reject the idea that universal truths have any valid place at all in our ‘post-truth’ society. As Christians, we cannot afford to let our society’s loose relationship with truth influence our thinking, living and speaking. In Truth be Told, Lionel Windsor goes back to the Bible to show how the gospel provides a foundation for both understanding truth and interacting truthfully with our culture.

It all hinges on one kiss. Whether Irina McGovern does or does not lean in to a specific pair of lips in London will determine whether she stays with her disciplined, intellectual partner Lawrence or runs off with Ramsey, a hard-living snooker player. Using a parallel universe structure, we follow Irina's life as it unfolds under the influence of two drastically different men.

Here you'll find weekly motivation from some of the most successful and high achieving people in the world to help encourage you through your journey in life. Join Video Editor/Producer Ben Lionel Scott as he shares motivating messages from the most brilliant minds and high-performing people. — Become a Member for ad-free listening, exclusive content and more here: https://benlionelscott.com/subscribe

In 1870, Dr. W. H. Schuessler discovered that cell salts are essential to maintaining health, and developed the use of 12 cell salt remedies. Homeopathic Cell Salt Remedies is a simple, but comprehensive guide to healing with these mineral compounds. Part one describes each cell salt, explaining how it works, and detailing its use. Part two offers an A-to-Z listing of common disorders, and the remedies that can treat them. Here is a much-needed introduction to the effective use of cell salts, that you can listen to today!

Novelist, cultural observer and social satirist Lionel Shriver is among the sharpest talents of our age. A writer who embraces ‘under-expressed, unpopular or downright dangerous’ points of view, she regularly deplores the conformity of thought and attitude that has overtaken society. Bringing together thirty-five works curated from her many columns, features, essays and op-eds for the likes of the Spectator and Guardian, speeches and reviews, and some unpublished pieces, Abominations reveals Shriver at her most iconoclastic and personal.

'Love me, love my game,' says professional tennis player Willy Novinsky at 23. Tennis has been Willy's one love - until she meets the uncannily confident Eric Oberdorf. Low-ranked but untested, Eric, too, aims to make his mark on the international tennis circuit. They marry. But their life together soon grows poisoned by full-tilt competition over which spouse can rise to the top first. Willy discovers that her perfect partner may also prove her most devastating opponent.

Struggling with relationship conflicts? Ready to transform your communication and rebuild trust with your partner? "Conflict-Free Conversations for Couples" is your comprehensive guide to mastering the art of healthy communication in just 30 days. This engaging audiobook reveals proven strategies for ending misunderstandings and reigniting emotional intimacy.

Chaque année, des personnes disparaissent en zone urbaine dans des circonstances étranges. Elles se volatilisent parfois en plein jour, au milieu de la foule. Et les téléphones portables, caméras de surveillance et GPS n'y changent rien. La plupart du temps, on ne les retrouve jamais et la police est perplexe. Où sont passés tous ces gens ? Que leur est-il arrivé ? Un étudiant qui rentre dans un bar et qu'on ne voit jamais ressortir... Une famille en voiture qui s'évapore sur la route un soir de Noël.

The orc warlord Hrul Bonebreaker has violated the peace treaty that first brought the elven prince Taegan and his half-orc husband Zorvut together, and orc armies march upon the elves once more. Zorvut must learn to harness his latent magical ability, but Aefraya isn’t safe anymore. So with the elven king’s blessing, they flee Aefraya in the night and travel toward human lands, following a rumor hoping to find the man who is Zorvut’s true father: Tomlin Whitmore, a retired bard.

World-famous anthropologist Gray Kaiser has almost everything. She is brilliance, self-sufficient, and beautiful. But at 59, one thing is still missing from her life. She has never been in love. Her assistant Errol McEchern has loved her for many years, but she doesn't know.

Are you a woman struggling with ADHD, feeling overwhelmed by daily chaos, and wondering why traditional productivity advice never sticks? You're not alone—and more importantly, you're not broken.

Richard Moore, Lionel Birnie and Daniel Friebe share their diaries from three incident-filled Grand Tours, the Giro d’Italia, Tour de France and Vuelta a España. These take listeners behind the scenes and explore the culture and landscape as well as the racing while the ‘Lionel of Flanders’, complete with beer recommendations, does the same for the Classics in Belgium.

Majoritaire sur la surface de notre planète, la mer exerce une fascination sur l'homme depuis la nuit des temps. Source de vie et de beauté, elle inspire également la crainte. À juste titre. Combien de navires, parfois massifs, se sont volatilisés avec leurs équipages entiers, sans laisser la moindre trace ? Les disparitions maritimes comptent parmi les plus mystérieuses qui soient.

Are you tired of awkward silences? Struggling to create genuine connections with women? Ready to transform your dating life through authentic communication?

"Buenos Días, Buenas Tardes, Buenas Noches", así decidimos llamar a este experimento de podcast de cuentos infantiles. No pretende ser algo profesional ni demasiado producido. Si bien el audio es claro y hay una pequeña edición que agrega música de fondo, no existen segundas tomas, ni filtros de voz, ni nada sofisticado. La esencia de este proyecto es compartir nuestras lecturas diarias de forma natural y genuina, tal como ocurre en cualquier casa. Esperamos que disfruten de este pedacito de nuestro mundo. Publicamos nuevos episodios los Martes y Viernes a las 10a.m (hora Uruguay / GMT -3...

"Buenos Días, Buenas Tardes, Buenas Noches", así decidimos llamar a este experimento de podcast.No pretende ser algo profesional ni demasiado producido. Si bien el audio es claro y hay una pequeña edición que agrega música de fondo, no existen segundas tomas, ni filtros de voz, ni nada sofisticado.La esencia de este proyecto es compartir nuestras lecturas diarias de forma natural y genuina, tal como ocurre en cualquier casa. Nos ilusiona la idea de que este contenido pueda alcanzar a quienes no tienen la posibilidad de leer, ya sea por falta de acceso o por alguna condición física. ...

Eleanor Merritt, a do-gooding American family-planning worker, was drawn to Kenya to improve the lot of the poor. Unnervingly, she finds herself falling in love with the beguiling Calvin Piper despite, or perhaps because of, his misanthropic theories about population control and the future of the human race. Surely, Calvin whispers seductively in Eleanor's ear, if the poor are a responsibility they are also an imposition.

When Weston Babansky receives an extravagant engagement present from his best friend (and old flame), Jillian Frisk, he doesn't quite know what to make of it - or how to get it past his fiancée. Especially as it's a massive, handmade, intensely personal sculpture that they'd have to live with forever. As the argument rages about whether Jillian's gift was an act of pure platonic generosity or something more insidious, battle lines are drawn....