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Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is performed by accomplished voice actor Ben Arogundade who is known for his voice work in Doctor Who and Horizons. This definitive recording includes an Introduction by William Bynum and the cover design is by Damien Hirst. The Origin of Species...

A leading conservative intellectual argues that to renew America we must recommit to our institutions Americans are living through a social crisis. Our politics is polarized and bitterly divided. Culture wars rage on campus, in the media, social media, and other arenas of our common life. And...

In Big Men, Broken Dreams, Bob Connolly and Robin Anderson relive the vicious tribal struggle that took place in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea through the 1980s while they were there to film documentaries. Connolly and Anderson recount to presenter Tim Bowden the devastating effects that blind ambition, welfare, destruction, and grief have on human beings - and how they managed to record 60 hours of footage while living in a grass hut with their 2-year-old daughter, Catherine.

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o es estudiante en una prestigiosa escuela de Nairobi cuando la guerrilla Mau Mau reclama la independencia de Kenia. La etapa de más represión del gobierno británico coincide con su entrada al instituto, donde se siente protegido. Así, cuando Ngũgĩ visita su pueblo lo encuentra devastado y trasladado cerca de la vigilancia de las autoridades en un conjunto de pueblos a modo de campo de concentración.

"Rural Reality Meets Bangalore Dreams: Young Women Fill Factories and Find Independence, Too" is from the September 25, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Ellen Barry and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Noah Living a Dream in Playing for the Knicks" is from the October 16, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Scott Cacciola and narrated by Kristi Burns.

The true story of Maggie Comer, an illiterate Southern Black woman who moves North to escape poverty and sexual and physical abuse. Unable to get the educuation she desperately desires, Maggie vows that her children will be educated. Working as a domestic, she raises five children who end up...

Reaching out to listeners of all religious backgrounds, Desmond Tutu shows us how to transform suffering into joy both in our lives and in our world. He tells us that God dreams of a world where laughter, love, and peace reign, and where we realize that we are all members of one family, God's family. In this extremely personal and liberating message, Father Tutu helps us "see with the eyes of the heart" and cultivate the qualities of forgiveness, humility, generosity, and courage.

"Hidden Side of the College Dream: Mediocre Graduation Rates" is from the June 01, 2016 The Upshot section of The New York Times. It was written by Quoctrung Bui and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"A Salzburg Festival Rich with Dreams and Power" is from the August 02, 2016 Entertainment section of The New York Times. It was written by Anthony Tommasini and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Where Republican Dreams Die?" is from the May 17, 2016 Opinion section of The New York Times. It was written by Frank Bruni and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Oprah Dreams of a Broadway Debut" is from the May 11, 2016 Arts section of The New York Times. It was written by Michael Paulson and narrated by Kristi Burns.

October marks the beginning of the tourist season in Andaman, making it an ideal time to explore this tropical paradise. As the monsoon retreats, the islands are bathed in fresh greenery, and the weather is perfect for outdoor activities. If you’re planning a visit, here’s why Andaman in October should be at the top of your list.

"A New Vision for Dreams of the Dying" is from the Science section of The New York Times. It was written by Jan Hoffman and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Rare Visitor to Taiwan Is a Bird-Watcher's Dream" is from the June 02, 2016, World section of The New York Times. It was written by Austin Ramzy and narrated by Corey M. Snow.

"Comcast Is Said to Be in Talks to Acquire DreamWorks Animation" is from the April 27, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Brooks Barnes and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"A Silicon Valley Dream Collapses in Allegations of Fraud" is from the August 31, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Katie Benner and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Somalis Living an American Dream in Kansas Glimpse a Nightmare" is from the October 26, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Jack Healy and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"How a Trip to Cuba Emerged From an MLB Dream" is from the Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by David Waldstein and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Youth Wave Sees Possible British Exit from EU as a Threat to Dreams" is from the May 15, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Kimiko De Freytas Tamura and narrated by Caroline Miller.