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Renowned as much for her wit and satirical social commentary as for her stories of love and romance, Jane Austen remains unfailingly relevant and one of Britain’s best loved authors. In this Audible Original collection, an all-star list of narrators (Billie Piper, Claire Foy, Emma Thompson, Florence Pugh and Gugu Mbatha-Raw) capture Austen’s pin-sharp humour and tone in these dramatisations of her six beloved novels accompanied by a full cast.

Ludovico Aldisi, un ambizioso giornalista della "Nazione", conosciuto per le aperte simpatie interventiste, vede nella guerra appena dichiarata un'occasione di prestigio e ascesa sociale. È un uomo affascinante, che ha come amante Claudia, la bella moglie di un ricco avvocato, cui non esita a chiedere soldi e favori. La sua esistenza subisce una svolta quando, durante una manifestazione pacifista, rivede Dante, amico e compagno di università. In quell'occasione conosce anche Irene, una ragazza francese, figlia di un suo ex professore universitario.

Anne Elliot, daughter of the snobbish Sir Walter Elliot, is woman of quiet charm and deep feelings. Eight years before our story begins, she is happily betrothed to a naval officer, Frederick Wentworth, but she breaks off the engagement when persuaded by her friend Lady Russell that such a match is unworthy. The breakup produces in Anne a deep and long-lasting regret.

The Hidden Lamp is a collection of 100 koans and stories of Buddhist women from the time of the Buddha to the present day. This revolutionary book brings together many teaching stories that were hidden for centuries, unknown until this volume. These stories are extraordinary expressions of freedom and fearlessness, relevant for men and women of any time or place. In this audio, we meet nuns, laywomen practicing with their families, famous teachers honored by emperors, and old women selling tea on the side of the road.

In this captivating historical novella narrated by Tony Award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo, New York Times best-selling author Patti Callahan Henry celebrates the life of the mother of modern nursing and one of history's greatest heroines: Florence Nightingale. In this poignant story, a young woman has just discovered her divine purpose to become a nurse, and struggles to make that dream a reality. While traveling abroad with her close friend, Selina Bracebridge - another strong woman living an unconventional life - a rare opportunity arises for Florence to practice medicine.

A key figure in the metaphysical movement known as New Thought, Florence Scovel Shinn has influenced many modern spiritual leaders, including Dr. Wayne Dyer, Dr. Christiane Northrup, Deepak Chopra, May McCarthy, and Louise Hay. Through stories of real-life situations and biblical tenets, Shinn teaches that the empowering use of positive attitude and affirmations can create a path to wealth, good health, and loving relationships. Intuition, love, and prosperity can expand through intentional thoughts and prayer.

These outspoken writings by the founder of modern nursing record fundamentals in the needs of the sick that must be provided in all nursing. Nightingale covers such timeless topics as ventilation, noise, food, bed and bedding, light, cleanliness, and observation of the sick.

A mad priest, a vagabond playwright, a social-climbing soldier, and a deformed bell-ringer—all are captivated by a gypsy girl's beauty and charm. Two of them will betray her, but the others will remain loyal, even in the shadow of the gallows. These outlaws find sanctuary within the walls of medieval Paris' greatest monument, the grand Cathedral of Notre Dame.

Florence Scovel Shinn was a gifted teacher who shaped the fields of spiritual growth and New Thought. Her practical, straightforward style empowered countless people to trust their inner knowing and overcome their challenges. With an Introduction by self-help luminary Louise Hay, who credits Florence as one of her early inspirations, this simple yet poignant book—which contains original, previously unpublished text—can help you positively transform your life. Powerful affirmations will show you how to cultivate your intuition and release any resistance, fear, and doubt.

In the wake of the Great War, Major Rane Smith finds himself adrift in a sea of ennui, wandering through the breathtaking fjords of Norway in search of spiritual renewal. His journey takes a fateful turn when he discovers the enigmatic, almost elvish home of Karl Ingman, a maverick Ibsen scholar. There, Major Smith encounters Ingmans two captivating daughters and his otherworldly wife, Rosa, leading to deep and transformative conversations that stretch over lazy days. A rare literary treasure, The Death of Society is a striking testament to the post-War era, showcasing Romer Wilsons profound ...

When a young nurse dies on her watch, Florence Nightingale must uncover the deep-hidden secrets someone will kill to keep buried. It is 1853. Lady of the Lamp Florence Nightingale has just accepted the position of superintendent of the Establishment for Gentlewomen during Temporary Illness in London. She has hardly had time to learn the names of the nurses in her charge when she suddenly finds one of them hanging in the establishment's library. Her name was Nurse Bellamy.

In Given's debut novel, we follow Eartha on a wild, weird and seductive modern-day exploration as she commences life as an openly bisexual woman whilst also becoming a viral sensation on Wonder Land, a social media app where people project their dream selves online. But as her online self and her offline self become more and more distanced, trauma from her past comes back to haunt and destroy her present. Eartha must make a choice: which version of herself should she kill off?

Using affirmations to focus on improving your health, wealth, and happiness has shown to be a successful strategy in living mindfully. Florence Scovel Shinn's work has been praised and referenced by self-improvement experts as diverse as Wayne Dyer, Deepak Chopra, Louise Hay, and Norman Vincent Peale. Shinn uses affirmations and success stories of her students to illustrate the power of the spoken word to attract prosperity, love, and good health.

In 1903, tensions between Britain and Germany are starting to loom over Europe, something that has not gone unnoticed by Lady Emily and her husband, Colin Hargreaves. An agent of the Crown, Colin carries the weight of the empire, but his focus is drawn to Italy by a series of burglaries at his daughter’s palazzo in Florence - burglaries that might have international ramifications. He and Emily travel to Tuscany where, soon after their arrival, a stranger is thrown to his death from the roof onto the marble palazzo floor.

The Game of Life and How to Play It by Florence Scovel Shinn is a classic self-help book that explores the power of thought and spoken word in shaping one’s reality. Originally published in 1925, it presents life as a game governed by spiritual laws, emphasizing faith, affirmation, and visualization. Shinn offers practical advice on achieving success, happiness, and prosperity by aligning thoughts and actions with divine principles. With timeless wisdom and inspiring anecdotes, this book continues to guide readers toward a more fulfilling life. Ideal for those seeking motivation, personal ...

At just twelve years old, Gloriana de Lara envisions a world where women are no longer treated as second-class citizens, where they can vote and pursue any career available to men. With a heartfelt vow made before her mother, Speranza, Gloriana is determined to turn her dream into reality, no matter the cost. Years later, she emerges as Hector D’Strange, igniting a revolution to liberate women from oppression. Written by the bold advocate for gender equality and women’s suffrage, Lady Florence Dixie, in 1890, Gloriana is filled with powerful, self-assured women ready to challenge the ...

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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Everything You Ever Wanted written by Luiza Sauma, read by Stephanie Racine. You wake up. You go to work. You don't go outside for twelve hours at a time. You have strategy meetings about how to use hashtags. After work you order expensive drink after...

Eartha befindet sich auf einer verrückten und verführerischen Erkundungstour durch das heutige London, nachdem sie ihren toxischen Boyfriend endlich verlassen hat. Sie beginnt ihr Leben als offen bisexuelle Frau und wird gleichzeitig zu einer viralen Sensation auf Wonderland, einer Social-Media-App, auf der Menschen ihr Traum-Selbst online projizieren. Nur: Die Distanz zwischen ihrem Online- und ihrem Offline-Ich wird immer größer, bis etwas passiert, das sie in die totale Selbstzerstörung führt und Eartha vor die Wahl stellt.

A gripping gothic page-turner told in a startlingly different and wonderfully captivating voice. In a remote and crumbling New England mansion, 12-year-old orphan Florence is neglected by her guardian uncle and banned from reading. Left to her own devices she devours books in secret and talks to herself in a unique language of her own invention. By night, she sleepwalks the corridors and is troubled by a recurrent dream in which a mysterious woman appears to threaten her younger brother Giles.