The Prince is one of the most influential and important early works of modern philosophy and political theory, essential listening for anyone who wants to understand the politics of power, with applicable lessons and cautionary tales for life, government, business, international and foreign affairs, and management.

First published more than 50 years ago, this award-winning classic brings Rachel Carson's unique vision to a new generation of listeners. The Sense of Wonder is Carson's intimate account of adventures with her young nephew, Roger, as they enjoy walks along the rocky coast of Maine and through dense forests and open fields, observing wildlife, strange plants, moonlight, and storm clouds, and listening to the "living music" of insects in the underbrush.

This audiobook is about luck, or more precisely, how we perceive and deal with luck in life and business. It is already a landmark work, and its title has entered our vocabulary. In its second edition, Fooled by Randomness is now a cornerstone for anyone interested in random outcomes.

Spanning world civilizations, synthesizing dozens of political, philosophical, and religious texts and thousands of years of violent conflict, The 33 Strategies of War is a comprehensive guide to the subtle social games of everyday life, informed by the most ingenious and effective military principles in war. Structured in Greene's trademark style, The 33 Strategies of War is the I Ching of conflict, the contemporary companion to Sun Tzu's The Art of War.

The Republic poses questions that endure: What is justice? What form of community fosters the best possible life for human beings? What is the nature and destiny of the soul? What form of education provides the best leaders for a good republic? What are the various forms of poetry and the other arts, and which ones should be fostered and which ones should be discouraged? How does knowing differ from believing?

Snuggle under warm blankets as you listen to the sound of coniferous tree branches creaking in the wind, while the crackle of frozen wet snow creates a humming winter nightscape. Unlike canned nature sounds created in a studio, renowned acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton gives you the real deal. He travels the world recording remarkable locations that capture the essence of the place itself.

琵琶法師の語りによって全国に広まった物語を今、朗読であらためて語り継ぐ――

This audiobook is the most affordable version of Meditations by Marcus Aurelius that also has high quality, masterfully engineered audio. We modify audio for your pleasure. We use a computer-assisted dynamic-leveling process to ensure audio stays within an optimal listening range. Noise-gate technology is used in all books to eliminate all background and room noise disturbances for your enjoyment of the book. We are dedicated to providing you with the best possible audio experience at the best possible price. Enjoy this classic to the fullest!

This is a collection of the best leadership speeches, gave by the most outstanding leaders of our generation.

聖書は多くの人の手によって書かれた、神と人間との歴史における出会いの物語です。今から3000年ほど前の紀元前10世紀頃にその最も古い部分が書かれ、紀元後2世紀に最後の書が書かれました。

First published in 1843, it tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean and unpleasant man who dislikes people generally and Christmas especially. One Christmas Eve he is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come and given a glimpse of the many homes and lives which Scrooge has touched in his wretched life to date. After their visits, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man.

Dostoevsky's last and greatest novel, The Brothers Karamazov (1880) is both a brilliantly told crime story and a passionate philosophical debate. The dissolute landowner Fyodor Pavlovich Karamazov is murdered; his sons—the atheist intellectual Ivan, the hot-blooded Dmitry, and the saintly novice Alyosha—are all at some level involved. Bound up with this intense family drama is Dostoevsky's exploration of many deeply felt ideas about the existence of God, the question of human freedom, the collective nature of guilt, the disastrous consequences of rationalism.

■動くほど「幸運」がやってくる！ きっとあなたは、 あれこれ考えてしまって前に進めなくなっていたり、 やりたいことがあるのに、 足を踏み出せないでいたりするのではないでしょうか？ 大丈夫。安心してください。 この本を読めば、あなたは行動したくてたまらなくなるはずです。 なぜなら、エネルギーは伝染するからです。 「君に社長になってほしい」 そう言ってくださったのは、なんとソニーの元CEO、出井伸之氏でした。 まさか、私が？　大企業に務めた経験もなければ、 まだ34歳。ひよっこです。 出井氏は世界的に評価されている経営者で、 雲の上のような存在。 出会ってまだ1年足らずのことでした。 「即答」を信条にしている私ですが、 このときは即答できませんでした。 考えて考えて考えて、お話を受けさせていただくことにしました。 なぜなら、いつも、「お願いや提案にはYES!」で、 道を切り拓いてきたからです。 キャリアも実績もないから、 そうでしかやってこれなかったのです。 だから、私は、YES...

In Million Dollar Habits, Tracy teaches listeners how to develop the habits of successful men and women so they too can think more effectively, make better decisions, and ultimately double or triple their income. Listeners will learn how to organize their finances, increase health and vitality, sustain loving relationships, build financial independence, and take a leadership role to turn visions into reality.

※ご購入いただいた全てのお客様に、特典音声をプレゼント。入手方法などの詳細は、商品本編冒頭にてご案内しております。あなたの意志の力を解放する、歴史的自己啓発書が初邦訳で音声化。まず、みなさんの念頭に置いておいて頂きたい言葉があります。努力をすれば必ず成功するわけではない。しかし成功者は一人残らず努力している。成功や幸福を望むときに必須の要素は努力の仕方、すなわち「ひとつのことにフォーカスを定め、継続して取り組む」ことです。 そして、その行為をコントロールする唯一にして絶対の力の源が「あなたの意志の力」です。決意こそが、人生という道を前へ進むための推進力となります。あなたは未来を望みどおりに導くことができます。 どんな障害もあなたを止めることはできません。固い決意を持って歩みを進めたとき、成功はあなたの手のうちにあります。本書では、歴史の中に輝かしく名を残したものから、人から人へ語り継がれる類のものまで、意志の力を正しく使ったことで幸せや成功をつかみとった人々のさまざまな実話が語られています。・イギリスの苦学生からフィラデルフィア市長になった少年の話・7歳で学校を退学したの農家の子が、オハイオ大学動物学教授になった話・世界で最も偉大な人物として挙げられるリンカーン大統領が成功した秘訣・ベネチアの貧民街から新イタリア王国建国の父にまで上り詰めた政治家の話...