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This story of Lord Rama — the 7th incarnation of Lord Vishnu— i s a wondrous tale of cosmic adventure that immerses the listener in a world of heroes, gods, and demons.

On her 40th birthday, Madame Wu carries out a decision she has been planning for a long time: she tells her husband that after 24 years their physical life together is now over and she wishes him to take a second wife. The House of Wu, one of the oldest and most revered in China, is thrown into an uproar by her decision, but Madame Wu will not be dissuaded and arranges for a young country girl to come take her place in bed.

The story of Tzu Hsi is the story of the last empress in China. In this audiobook, Pearl S. Buck recreates the life of one of the most intriguing rules during a time of intense turbulence. Tzu Hsi was born into one of the lowly ranks of the Imperial dynasty. According to custom, she moved to the Forbidden City at the age of 17 to become one of hundreds of concubines. But her singular beauty and powers of manipulation quickly moved her into the position of Second Consort.

Sons begins where The Good Earth ended: revolution is sweeping through China. Wang Lung is on his deathbed in the house of his fathers, and his three sons stand ready to inherit his hard-won estate. One son has taken the family's wealth for granted and become a landlord; another is a thriving merchant and moneylender; and the youngest, an ambitious general, is destined to be a leader in the country.

On the eve of a popular rebellion, the Chinese government starts to crack down in cities across the country. Fleeing the turmoil, Wang Yuan, the son of a famous general and grandson of the patriarch of The Good Earth, leaves for America to study agriculture. When he returns to China six years later, he encounters a nation still in the grip of violent uprisings. Unprepared for the social upheaval, Wang is torn by the tensions between old traditions and new ways and by his formidable family, whose struggles he hopes to solve.

Join therapist, coach and creator Buck Dodson (LCSW) for Gay Men's Life Lab, a podcast that extends the brave and bold conversations he’s been having with other gay men for over 15 years about what matters most to us, and how to follow our own paths to feel alive and aligned – mind, body, heart, and soul. Each episode, Buck and his guests dive deep into the issues facing gay men today, including relationships, self-worth, purpose, a healthy body, sex, and more. Together we take an honest look at what’s working, what’s not and what to do about it. We get real with each other, about ...

m(Just)Sayin Podcast delivers raw, unfiltered anime debates and the latest streaming news straight from two friends who first bonded over anime talks at a smoke shop. What started as chill conversations turned into heated showdowns — and now they want your opinion.These co-hosts are total opposites:One is a hardcore anime believer who refuses to lose a debate.The other is laid-back, calm, and loves to ramble… a lot.Together, they break down the newest anime releases, argue fan-favorite topics, and keep you updated on what’s coming to streaming platforms so you never miss a drop. Expect ...

Part travel journal but mostly spiritual guide, Finding Jesus in Israel takes an unvarnished look at the Holy Land with an off-the-bus peek into the people and places that make Israel such an amazing destination. We are shaped and transformed by the oceans we sail, the deserts, mountains, and valleys we wander, and the people we meet along the way. And as any traveler worth his salt knows, the real trip happens within.

Cole Mercer is a young man angry at the world...and for good reason. After the sudden loss of his father, Cole's mother moves them hundreds of miles away from all that is familiar to the sleepy town of Evergreen, North Carolina. He struggles to settle in, but navigating difficult classmates is offset by the beautiful girl next door. And he begins to understand there's something different about this small southern town and the forest that surrounds it, which seems to have more of a presence than it should. Nothing in Evergreen is quite what it seems.

Eleven spellbinding tales of transformation, survival, and grit from the creators of the New York Times bestselling original audiobook MeatEater's Campfire Stories: Close Calls. In MeatEater’s Campfire Stories: Discoveries, Revelations & Near Misses, a collection of outdoorsmen share...

Eine Kleinstadt in Jütland wird von rätselhaften Vorfällen erschüttert: Eine gestohlene Leiche, eine verschwundene Frau, ein entführtes Kind … An allen Tatorten findet die dänische Polizei seltsame Schriftzeichen, die auf einen Serientäter hindeuten. Eine junge Frau wird ertrunken im Christianshavns-Kanal aufgefunden – mitten in Kopenhagen. Kriminalkommissar Georg Guldmann kommt bald zu dem Schluss, dass es sich um Mord handelt.

To the Chinese the dragon is not an evil creature, but is a god and the friend of men who worship him. He "holds in his power prosperity and peace." Ruling the waters and the winds, he sends the good rain, is hence the symbol of fecundity. In the Hsia dynasty two dragons fought a great duel until both disappeared, leaving only a fertile foam from which were born the descendants of the Hsia. Thus, the dragons came to be looked upon as the ancestors of a race of heroes. This is the story of China at War.

Acclaimed therapist Dr. Susan Forward offers crucial help to both obsessors and targets. Using vivid case histories, drawn largely from her two decades of practice, Dr. Forward outlines the stage of obsessive love—from romance to rejection, from pursuit to revenge. In a compassionate exploration of the roots of obsessive love, targets are given practical strategies for assertive communication and self-protection.

Entrepreneur Voices on Growth Hacking shares the inspirational stories of unconventional entrepreneurs who retooled companies and industries and were rewarded handsomely for it while giving you the tools you need to do the same.

MDN Network (Modern Day Ninja Network) is a raw, unfiltered, fast-paced comedy podcast starring Jerm Life alongside co-hosts J. Love B.L Brennen and Michelle Atkins. Every episode brings high-energy jokes, unpredictable takes, and honest barbershop-level conversations about current events, culture, music, public figures, and real-life social topics. From celebrity interviews to local Carolina icons, MDN is where humor meets truth — a place where comedians, rappers, actors, influencers, and community leaders pull up, talk real, and keep it 100. Season 1 debuts exclusively on Buck TV+, with ...

Boots ’n’ Briars is a weekly roundtable where Buck, Logan, and Brent break down the week’s events, tackle listener feedback and questions, and drive strategic insight through practical discussion. Each episode anchors itself with a focused historical deep dive, blending heritage, hard truth, and forward-leaning perspective.

Jason Callahan, der muskulöse Kerl mit den schokoladenbraunen Augen, ist auf einer Rinderranch aufgewachsen, liebt Pferde, ist aber Anwalt geworden. Er ist Footballfan und überlegt, zurück aufs Land zu ziehen. Hingegen habe ich Schiss vor den großen Vierbeinern, liebe die Großstadt und den Nervenkitzel im Eishockeystadion. Doch der bedeutendste Unterschied zwischen uns ist wohl, dass ich eine arrangierte Ehe eingehen werde und er an die große Liebe glaubt. Trotz allem verbringen wir drei perfekte Tage miteinander.

Ein schauriger Fund im Kindergarten: Fassungslos starrt Kommissarin Karla Sommerfeld auf den Knochen, den die kleine Mathilda beim Spielen im Wald gefunden hat. Von einem Wildschwein, behauptet die Sechsjährige. Aber die Kommissarin ahnt: Dies ist ein menschlicher Knochen. Doch woher stammt er? Vom nahegelegenen Friedhof? Oder ist die Wahrheit grausamer, geht es hier um Mord? Und tatsächlich: Das Team der Kriminaltechnik findet ein im Waldboden verscharrtes Skelett.

This emotionally charged read tells a once-in-a-lifetime story about love: In small-town Tennessee, eighteen-year-old Charlie Ross wagers a kiss from Anna Cochran, the most beautiful girl in town, and wins. Just as their budding romance begins to blossom, Charlie is drafted to fight in the Vietnam War. Anna vows to wait for him, no matter how long it takes. But when Charlie is captured and later presumed dead, Anna is left picking up the pieces to her shattered world.