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Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is performed by Sid Sagar. This definitive recording includes an introduction by John Brockington and Mary Brockington. Warrior-prince Rama is about to be crowned Young King, when he hears the devastating news that his father, King of Ayodhya, has...

In a world long since reshaped in the wake of 9/11, Matthew Bridger, President of the United States, Bryson Lawe, a Secret Service agent, and Karen Foley, a Christian activist, must face the atrocity the American dream has become. Life has lost its value, deception is epidemic, and in a nation of more than three million square miles, there is no room for God. As a Russian oil embargo jeopardizes American petroleum reserves, a massive terrorist strike forces the United States to withdraw its support of Israel.

The gathering might of revolutionary France prepares to engulf Europe in another bloody war. As in the past, Britain will stand or fall by the fighting power of her fleet. For Richard Bolitho, the renewal of hostilities means a fresh command.

A poet renowned for her “wit and complexity” (Poetry Foundation) explores the endless evolution and malleability of life on earth in her most curious, inventive collection to date Aren’t we all shape-shifters? Is any animal, vegetable, or mineral—even a commonplace object—what it...

In a refreshing departure from traditional third-person biographies, this captivating account unfolds in the first person as the reflections of a retired George Washington. As he looks back on his youth, he shares insights into his family history, education, and early military experiences, culminating at the age of 26 when he held the rank of colonel. While the author creatively fills in certain details, he remains largely faithful to the historical essence and spirit of Washington himself. The result is a compelling narrative that entertains while it enlightens. - Summary by Larry Wilson

Izdanie soderzhit znamenityj sbornik rasskazov "Vechnye formy" vydajushhegosja amerikanskogo pisatelja Dzheka Londona (1876-1916). Soderzhanie: Vechnye Formy. Zapisano v prijute dlja slaboumnyh. Ten' i blesk. Perezhitok tretichnoj jepohi.

Dive into a mesmerizing collection of strange and exotic tales that breathe new life into ancient folk stories and legends. This anthology features both modern adaptations and original horror narratives, all intertwined with the enigmatic secrets of the Orient. - Summary by Ben Tucker

Sven Görtz erzählt vom großen Leichsinn der Gefühle - und von Verliebten, die mit Begeisterung Dinge tun, die als unsinnig und schwachsinnig erscheinen...

The need we have for story to shape us and not simply gratify us has inspired me to help shape the perspective Christians have toward fiction through conversation linking fictional stories we read to our spiritual formation and transformation into Christlikeness. What if we thought about and read fiction differently? What if instead of using it simply as either a means of escape from reality or to gratify ourselves with a good story we let it change us from the inside out? Story can impact our spiritual journey if we let it. That’s what Fiction that Forms Us is all about. We see fiction as ...

James Allen Hall and Aaron Smith talk about their favorite poems and poets, interview amazing writers, laugh a lot, gossip, and get real about life and art.

Manfred Schradi erklärt drei Formen des Gedichts: Das Lied, das Sonett und die Ode. Er berichtet über die Herkunft der Bezeichnung und die Bedeutung. Regie: Peter Wolters. Dr. Manfred Schradi (1921-1996) war Schauspieler, Philosoph und Germanist. Weiterhin war er Vorstand des Waldorf-Schulvereins in Freiburg. Seit 1962 war Manfred Schradi als Sprecher, Regisseur und Autor bei verschiedenen Rundfunkanstalten in Deutschland und im deutschsprachigen Ausland tätig.

Poetry Pea is a poetry podcast from www.poetrypea.com. It features haiku and senryu and other Japanese short form poetry. There are lots of free writing resources, workshops from experts, readings of original poetry, haiku and senryu, as well as prompts and writing exercises. You can submit your haiku or senryu to Patricia and be featured on the podcast and in the Poetry Pea Journal. Let’s write together.

Audio Drama Meets Long Form Discussions. Hollywood and the main stream media has taken over the minds of the masses. However, many have become wise to this fact and have turned to alternative sources to seek truth to asend to greater heights of conciousness. This has left something lacking in the truth seeking movement. Trutheater Radio is stepping in the fill the void. Dramatization through audio to make us laugh, cry, uplift and inspire while discussing the deeper truths and mysteries of this realm. Join us in our assent

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