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Step into the world of Robert G. Ingersoll, a dynamic lecturer, gifted lawyer, and one of the most celebrated orators of the mid to late 1800s. Known for his bold critiques of biblical absurdities and the harsh doctrines of Christianity, particularly the chilling concept of eternal damnation, Ingersoll championed the arts, education, science, womens rights, abolition, and the principles of home, family, children, and human liberty. As a prominent figure in the Freethought movement, he famously declared Happiness is the only good, Reason the only torch, Justice the only worship, Humanity the ...

Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his reflections on history, his loves and his travels, he brought to life, not just one man, but all human experience. "What do I know?" he asked. If not himself and his own soul, then nothing else.

The cast of characters in this compilation is a menagerie of animals: cats, dogs, birds, even a dragon - and their owners. These stories look at the myriad of experiences, and adventures, that pet ownership can bring. Join a medieval scholar who discovers that not all mythical creatures are extinct, stalk the night with the Cat of Frankenstein, kick that caffeine habit with a class of kindergartners, dance along with a divorcée and her dog, and more!

One of the most important and controversial figures in the history of race relations in America and the world at large, Marcus Garvey was the first great black orator of the 20th century. The Jamaican-born African American rights advocated dismayed his enemies as much as he dazzled his admirers. Essential listening for students of African American history, this volume will also serve as a useful reference for anyone interested in the history of the civil rights movement.

Selected Wisdom is the audio version of Clint Watts' blog, which seeks to do what his original blog sought out to do in its launch in 2010 – provide selected bits of wisdom and insights from those with unique experiences and specific insights into different issues and life in general. Selected Wisdom illuminates that no one person has all the answers, but every person has the answers to some questions and can offer lessons learned from a lifetime of experiences. Guests from all different backgrounds will join host Clint Watts for conversations sharing bits of their selected wisdom for ...

Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects you to the world with a rich diversity of voices from literature, film, theater, and comedy. New episodes every Thursday, from Symphony Space.

Richard Wagamese, one of Canada’s most celebrated Indigenous authors and storytellers, was a writer of breathtaking honesty and inspiration. Always striving to be a better, stronger person, Wagamese shared his journey through writing, encouraging others to do the same. Following the success of Embers, this new collection of Wagamese’s nonfiction works, curated by editor Drew Hayden Taylor, brings together more of the prolific author’s short writings - many for the first time in print - and celebrates his ability to inspire.

Will Rogers - pithy, political, and plainspoken - was one of the finest entertainers of his generation. As a great American humorist, it was considered an honor to be made fun of by him. By the time of his death in 1935, he had traveled the globe three times, written some four thousand articles, and was one of America's highest-paid film stars. He began his act in Vaudeville by saying, "All I know is what I read in the papers," while idly swinging a lasso he used for rope tricks.

Randomly Selected is a Podcast Channel produced by acclaimed Chicago retail store, The Silver Room. Our channel will include expanded conversations featuring newsmakers, notables and underdogs, and a deeper dive with those who create and consume. Hosted by Mario Smith, our bi-weekly series is intended to entice, encourage, and introduce all the voices inside and around our amazing community. Visit www.thesilverroom.com for more!

As America's foremost public intellectual, Norman Mailer was a ubiquitous presence in our national life - on the airwaves and in print - for more than sixty years. With his supple mind and pugnacious persona, he engaged society more than any other writer of his generation. The trademark Mailer swagger is much in evidence in these pages as he holds forth on culture, ideology, politics, sex, gender, and celebrity, among other topics.

A repository of special shiurim, mini-series, and classes given by Rabbi Aryeh Shulman of Kollel Ateres Ami. Ranging from Gemara Fundamentals to Torah and Science, these shiurim are sure to stimulate thought and engage you on a deep level.

Dive into Nietzsches critique of Wagners music, characterized as degenerate, crude, and unintelligent. Nietzsche connects this depiction to the declining German culture and society. The translator presents a comprehensive introduction to these compelling thoughts.

This work presents twelve eclectic, far-ranging, and brilliant essays exploring myth in all its dimensions: its history; its influence on art, literature, and culture; and its role in everyday life. This second volume of Campbell’s essays (following The Flight of the Wild Gander) brings together his uncollected writings from 1959 to 1987. Written at the height of Campbell’s career - and showcasing the lively intelligence that made him the twentieth century’s premier writer on mythology - these essays investigate links between myth, the individual, and societies ancient and contemporary.

"Twitter Will Offer Selected Tweets to Keep Users Coming Back
" is from the Technology section of The New York Times. It was written by Mike Isaac and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Body Cameras for Police Selected, Finally; Now Questions Over Their Quality" is from the October 12, 2016 United States section of The New York Times. It was written by Ashley Southall and narrated by Caroline Miller.