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Discover the books that have already changed the lives of millions. This unabridged guide to the literature of the spirit surveys 50 of the all-time classics, giving you their key ideas, insights, and applications - everything you need to know to start benefiting from these legendary works.

Discover the books that have already changed the lives of millions. This award-winning, unabridged guide to the "literature of possibility" surveys 50 of the all-time classics, giving you their key ideas, insights, and applications, everything you need to know to start benefiting from these legendary works.

In Strategy: A History, Sir Lawrence Freedman, one of the world's leading authorities on war and international politics, captures the vast history of strategic thinking, in a consistently engaging and insightful account of how strategy came to pervade every aspect of our lives.

Now in audio - a fascinating work of popular science from a world-renowned expert on mosquitoes and a prize-winning reporter. In this lively and comprehensive portrait of the mosquito, its role in history, and its threat to mankind, Spielman and D'Antonio take a mosquito's-eye view of nature and man. They show us how mosquitoes breed, live, mate, and die and introduce us to their enemies, both natural and man-made.

A pioneering exploration of four cities where East meets West and past becomes future: St. Petersburg, Shanghai, Mumbai, and Dubai. Every month, five million people move from the past to the future. Pouring into developing-world “instant cities” like Dubai and Shenzhen, these urban newcomers confront a modern world cobbled together from fragments of a West they have never seen. Do these fantastical boomtowns, where blueprints spring to life overnight on virgin land, represent the dawning of a brave new world? Or is their vaunted newness a mirage?

The obituary page of The New York Times is a celebration of extraordinary lives. This groundbreaking package includes 300 obits in the audiobook with exclusive online access to 10,000 more of the most important and fascinating obituaries the Times has ever published. The obituary page is the section many readers first turn to not only see who died, but to read some of the most inspiring, insightful, often funny, and elegantly written stories celebrating the lives of the men and women who have influenced on our world.

Immerse yourself in a captivating collection of fairy and folk tales gathered by the renowned poet William Butler Yeats. Collected from the enchanting landscapes of Western Ireland and translated in the late 1800s, these stories echo the rich traditions and vibrant culture of the Irish peasantry. Join Michele Eaton as she brings these timeless tales to life.

A few minutes before midnight on April 14, 1912, the "unsinkable" RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage to New York, struck an iceberg. Less than three hours later she lay at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. While the world has remained fascinated by the tragedy, the most amazing drama of those fateful hours was not played out aboard the doomed liner. It took place on the decks of two other ships, one 58 miles distant from the sinking Titanic, the other barely 10 miles away.

Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/get-the-word/subscribe From the creator of The English Sessions comes Get the Word! An etymology podcast for word nerds. Join Mike as he picks apart words and phrases in English and lets you peek into his Fact Cabinet. More information and audio transcripts are available at https://www.englishsessionswithmike.com/ If you are interested in ad-free episodes as well as occasional bonus content, you can show your love by subscribing to the podcast here: https://anchor.fm/get-the-word/subscribe (only $0.99 per month!)

Josephine Elizabeth Butler was a pioneering British feminist of the Victorian era, passionately advocating for liberal reforms. Her tireless efforts led to the establishment of international organizations like the International Abolitionist Federation, dedicated to combating the regulation of prostitution and the trafficking of women and children. This powerful book captures her deep-seated opposition to slavery in all its forms and resonates profoundly with the challenges we face in todays world. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Set sail on a journey back to 1860 with Samuel Butler, as he leaves behind his life as the son of a Church of England clergyman and ventures to the South Island of New Zealand in search of fortune. Arriving at Lyttleton, the key port for the Canterbury Settlement, Butler embarks on a life-changing adventure into sheep farming. In A First Year in Canterbury Settlement, Butler vividly recounts his daring travels on horseback along the Canterbury rivers, leading him to the high country sheep run where he founded his station, Mesopotamia. He successfully returned to England in 1864, with his ...

What happens inside the boathouse? What happens when someone new wants in? Stories of conflict, hazing, winning and loss.

Experience the Civil War through the eyes of a private soldier, as he shares his daily routines, the challenges he faced, his anxieties, and the skirmishes and battles that defined his journey. This personal narrative offers a unique glimpse into a pivotal moment in history.

Stories from war, the podcast that connects you to the reality of war through people’s life stories that were forever changed. You will discover the stories of ordinary people that had to channel incredible resilience and strength to go through hard times of conflict. But in hardship, an invincible hope and a sense of community connects us all and will lead to better days. This podcast is dedicated to give a voice of people affected by war. The first season focus on the war happening rigyht now in Ukraine. ''Is the war still happening in Ukraine? Isn't it over yet? Oh, are you ...

Join Hosts Shannon Butler and Suzanne Turrisi for conversations on some of our favorite Dead People! We will be telling stories of the famous, infamous, and just plain weird.

A weekly podcast that brings you quick chats on topics related to cryptids, UFOs, and everything strange! Hosted by Justin Butler and Shane Quick.

1000 years of people behaving badly.

Dr. Nic Butler, historian at the Charleston County Public Library, explores the less familiar corners of local history with stories that invite audiences to reflect on the enduring presence of the past in the Lowcountry of South Carolina.

Time Warp is a podcast on the Canoe FM platform featuring Host Paul Vorvis and Co-Host Kate Butler from the Haliburton Highlands Museum talking about Haliburton County, Ontario, Canada history - as well as some other stories from Canada's history.

Battle: The Story of the Bulge, John Toland's first work of military history, recounts the saga of beleaguered American troops as they resisted Hitler's deadly counter offensive in World War II's Battle of the Bulge - and turned it into an Allied victory. It is a gripping work, painstakingly researched and imbued with such vivid detail that listeners will feel as though they themselves witnessed these events. This is a book not to be missed by anyone interested in this tumultuous era of our world's history.