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Game of Thrones fans watch in delight as the epic battle of Lannister and Stark entangles the Seven Kingdoms. But only the sharpest notice how these houses echo Lancaster and York in the War of the Roses. Druids, Catholics, and even Zoroastrians wander through Westeros, reframing their religions for a new world of fantasy. But how medieval is Westeros? Did lady knights and pirates really battle across Europe? The audiobook Winter is Coming: Symbols and Hidden Meanings in A Game of Thrones explores all this and more, from the echoes of history to the symbols and omens our beloved characters.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER From international drag superstar and pop culture icon RuPaul, comes his most revealing to date—a brutally honest and deeply intimate memoir of growing up Black, poor, and queer in a broken home to discovering the power of performance and self-acceptance. A profound...

When Ed finds himself sleeping in the spare room he realises he might have to rediscover exactly what love is. But coming up with the correct definition proves harder than he first imagines. Starring Paul Ritter, Tessa Peake-Jones, Aurelie Ambland, Jonathan Forbes, Peter Polycarpou, and Jane...

Here's a step-by-step guide to get you started: 1. Choose a Tarot DeckThere are many tarot decks available, each with its own artwork and interpretation. The Rider-Waite deck is one of the most popular and is often recommended for beginners due to its clear symbolism. 2. Familiarize Yourself with the CardsThere are 78 cards in a tarot deck: - Major Arcana (22 cards): These cards represent significant life events or spiritual lessons.- Minor Arcana (56 cards): These cards represent daily life events. They are divided into four suits: Cups, Wands, Swords, and Pentacles. Spend time with each card...

In Experiencing Spirituality, Ernest Kurtz and Katherine Ketcham take listeners on a journey through storytelling as a means of self-discovery. Recounting and interpreting great wisdom stories from all ages and all cultures, as well as telling many of their own, the authors shed light on such experiences as awe, wonder, humor, confusion, and forgiveness. In story after story, seekers look to those whose lives reveal a special quality - sometimes called spirituality - and ask the masters what they must do to attain that same quality.

From the Toy Story franchise to newcomer Soul, Pixar films have impacted movie lovers across all generations. Listen in as Wisecrack breaks down the philosophy behind your favorite Pixar films like Toy Story 4, Wall-E, The Incredibles, and more in this curated collection, available for the first time in audio.

From Animaniacs to Adventure Time, Wisecrack dives into our favorite cartoons and how they impacted us from childhood into adulthood.