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Superbly narrated by Mike Fraser, F. J. Sheed’s remarkable translation of this classic spiritual autobiography is finally in audio format, with an introduction by noted historian of late antiquity Peter Brown. Incorporated in this edition are a wealth of notes on literary, philosophical, biblical, historical, and liturgical topics by Michael P. Foley, an Editor’s Preface, and a timeline.

He worked to bring to the world the freedom of flight, freedom from the limitation of Bondage. Her work and her assistance was monumental and her love made all the difference—for 37 years. He made the first flight and both brothers were in love with her. The definitive story of how they fought the government for decades—and won. A brief history of aviation for the first part of the 19th century.

As one of the few pediatric palliative care doctors in the United States, Bob Macauley was used to people saying, “I’m so glad I don’t have your job.” To which he would explain that palliative care is more about living than dying, then offer to share some of the inspiring stories he witnessed on a daily basis. He might mention that also being an Episcopal priest helped him console people in the hardest situations. But he never revealed the true reason for his career choice: he didn’t want anyone else to hurt the way he had when he was a kid.

Free Creations of the Human Mind: The Worlds of Albert Einstein presents a concise and nuanced account of Einstein's life and work embedded in his intellectual and social contexts. His life is interconnected with so many of the important political and intellectual movements of his era—Zionism, pacifism, Nazism, nuclear weapons, philosophy, civil rights, McCarthyism, the League of Nations, and substantial discoveries in epochal theories of special relativity and quantum theory.

Este audiolibro es una investigación periodística y un recuento sobre una situación que ha llevado a familias mexicanas enteras a abandonar sus hogares: las muy diversas consecuencias de la crisis climática y de la devastación de territorios que convierten a poblaciones enteras en migrantes climáticos. Los pobladores de El Bosque son los primeros desplazados por el cambio climático y de reubicación comunitaria por causas climáticas por el Estado, y una alerta del futuro para tantas poblaciones en el mundo.

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Following the tumultuous and unexpected life of Zenaida Katzen, Simmonds’ biography weaves disparate threads from Russia, China, Chile, France, and St. Kitts-Nevis into a vibrant tapestry revealing a surprising and exceptional woman. Stepping outside of the spinster-teacher archetype, Katzen’s story is one of a complicated, fiercely independent woman whose decades of unwavering dedication and commitment to the education of children across the globe belie an intriguing, unpredictable and, at times, inexplicable personal life.

本シリーズは21世紀の世界的著名人の素顔に迫る 脚色なしの発言集《生声》をデジタルボイスによってオーディオブック化したものです。

To her thousands of fans, Wisdom & Wellness founder, Speaker and Influencer Mpoomy Ledwaba is a symbol of strength and women empowerment. But going from university dropout to Forbes magazine’s list of 30 Under 30 wasn’t always easy–it took a lot of guts and a commitment to personal growth. How did we get here? is her coming-of-age story. Looking back on her upbringing, major milestones and the challenges she’s faced, Mpoomy takes us on her journey of self-discovery. Behind the Instagram likes and thousands of YouTube subscribers is a bright girl who sometimes bit off more than she could chew.

Pluto destroys and transforms. The first book in the Pluto Returns series, Hex the Patriarchy, follows Lilith through an extreme, multi-year case of medical gaslighting. Over the course of the COVID 19 pandemic and into summer 2023, Lilith is dismissed as crazy by her doctors, her family, and her closest friends. They insist she can’t be sick, and that she can’t know the things she claims to know. Lilith is told to call a psychiatrist while her illness nearly kills her. She begs friends and family for help, only to see her social supports disintegrate around her.

Contrary to what you might have heard, you don’t need a degree from a prestigious university. The market and economy don’t control your bottom line. And taking a few hits doesn’t mean you can’t find success. Phillip Cantrell knows this firsthand. With a 4-4-2 win-loss-tie record, he has founded and/or led ten separate businesses that span the spectrum of success. He understands growth is directly related to your willingness to cultivate the right mindset and put in the effort.

Von Sokrates und Platon, Aristoteles und Epikur über Kant, Hegel, Schopenhauer, Descartes, Rousseau und Nietzsche bis Karl Marx und Thomas Morus: 15 große Philosophen, deren Ideen die Welt bis heute prägen. Gedanken, die bewegen – kompakt und verständlich hörenswert.

Inhalt des vorliegenden Hörbuchs sind die Aufzeichnungen von Ricarda Huch über ihre Kinderjahre und die ersten Jahrzehnte ihres Lebens. Diese Aufzeichnungen wurden in ihrem Nachlass entdeckt. In folgenden acht Kapiteln wird über die Entwicklung der hochbegabten Autorin mit ihrem eigenwilligen Charme erzählt: Das Haus, Die Menschen, Die Tiere, Abschiede, Braunschweig in meiner Kinderzeit, Karussell Schwabing, Kurt Eisners Todestag und Tag in Jena 1945.

Ora immagina di costruire, mattone dopo mattone, un business immobiliare partendo da zero. Di passare dalle aste giudiziarie di piccoli monolocali in provincia a gestire interi condomini in località turistiche. Di trasformare ogni ostacolo in un'opportunità, ogni rifiuto in una lezione, ogni errore in un gradino verso l'alto.

Alcune storie sono troppo assurde per non essere raccontate, come l'epico scontro Alessandro Volta VS Luigi Galvani, tra rane morte ed energia elettrica che ha ispirato la nascita del mostro di Frankenstein. O ancora Stephen Hawking e quella sua fissa per i buchi neri, Margherita Hack che pedalava verso l'osservatorio tra le bombe della seconda guerra mondiale, Richard Feynman che scassinava casseforti durante il progetto Manhattan, Lord Kelvin il barone della morte termica dell'Universo, Enrico Fermi che ha scisso l'atomo e dato il via all'era nucleare.

Even if you’re an inveterate landlubber, you’ll appreciate his water-borne humility as he absorbs lessons about what not to do before embarking on his own entrepreneurial adventure. Part memoir, part business primer, part hero’s journey, Boat Boy will have you alternately shaking your head, laughing, and taking notes.

In Cow Hug Therapy, Ellie Laks recounts the extraordinary journey that started with her first teacher, Buddha—not the religious figure, but a rescued miniature Hereford cow. One evening Buddha wrapped her neck around an exhausted and upset Ellie and transferred a singular form of healing and comfort with an incredible impact. Understanding that this was something to be shared with others, Ellie developed Cow Hug Therapy, a groundbreaking approach to emotional healing that has proved effective for trauma, illness, disabilities, addiction, grief, and stress.

Unravel the enigmatic depths of Albert Einstein's mind in "Ideas and Opinions." This captivating collection, compiled by the master himself, unveils his diverse perspectives on science, philosophy, social issues, and even religion. Delve into the workings of relativity, ponder his nuanced views on faith, and journey with him as he advocates for peace, justice, and societal transformation.

Available exclusively in audio, Losing and Finding My Virginity is both of Sir Richard Branson’s multi-million-copy bestselling autobiographies in one combined edition, fully revised and updated, and read for you by the author in full for the first time. From living on a houseboat to a paradise island home, growing a small business into the global Virgin brand, turning a childhood dream of flying to space into a reality, and building a better world through business, this is an account of almost six decades of entrepreneurship, overcoming the odds and reaching for the stars.

In this glorious celebration of the night, New York Times bestselling nature writer Leigh Ann Henion invites us to leave our well-lit homes, step outside, and embrace the dark as a profoundly beautiful part of the world we inhabit. Because no matter where we live, we are surrounded by animals that rise with the moon, and blooms that reveal themselves as light fades. Henion explores her home region of Appalachia, where she attends a synchronous firefly event in Tennessee, a bat outing in Alabama, and a moth festival in Ohio.