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What would your life look like if you could distill the wisdom of the ages and make it your own? Now you can! Far from being "lost classics", this collection of audiobooks offers timeless jewels from some of the greatest names in personal development. Every success fundamental is explored in detail to bring you keen insights to savor - and use! These rare classics are sure to transform your perspective and your life.

The London Classics Collection: Stories of the City allows you to step into the heart of London with a curated selection of iconic literary works that explore the soul of one of the world's most fascinating cities. From the smoky alleys of Victorian London to the political upheavals of the 20th century, this collection brings together stories that capture the city's rich history, diverse characters, and unflinching reflections on society.

Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society. In this volume we offer up a small selection of talents whose time has now come again.

The Ultimate Modern Classics Collection: Volume One is the first instalment in our classics collection focusing on the most important and iconic novels, stories, and poems of the 20th century. Featuring 18 essential modern classics from Orwell, Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Woolf, and many more, and read by a cast of incredible narrators including Iwan Rheon, Ben Allen, Karen Cass, Nathan Osgood, amongst others, this is an essential addition to your library.

From old Easter traditions, to close calls in planes, caribou and moonshine: Enjoy seniors and storytellers share about life in Labrador back in 'Them Days...

The Ultimate Essays Collection is a wide-ranging collection of 30 classic essays analysing everything from war to love, journalism to race, travel to nature, and much more, read by an award-winning cast of narrators. Included here are essays by some of the greatest writers of all time, including George Orwell; Thomas Paine; Fyodor Dostoyevsky; Henry David Thoreau; Virigina Woolf; Sigmund Freud; Zorea Neale Huston; Langston Hughes; Jack London, and more.

This anthology brings together 20 texts which were vital in forging the United States and its constitution as we know it.

Dive into the captivating history of Britain from the reign of King James I to the death of Queen Anne in this insightful work by Oxford University lecturer, George Henry Wakeling. Set against the backdrop of the Protestant Reformation, England finds itself eager to challenge Catholic Spain but hindered by a monarch who struggles to meet the nation’s aspirations. Wakeling masterfully captures the fierce battles for influence among various Protestant sects and the escalating power struggle between the British Crown and the burgeoning authority of Parliament. Join narrator Pamela Nagami as she...

Discover the insights of G. H. Lewes, a passionate philosopher and literary critic, in this engaging 1859 essay that championed the brilliance of Jane Austens novels. At a time when her works had yet to gain widespread acclaim, Lewes eloquently defended Austens unique voice and narrative style, paving the way for her eventual recognition as one of literatures greats. As the life partner of the renowned novelist George Eliot, Lewes brought a unique perspective to his analysis. Join us as we explore the significance of Austens storytelling through Lewess enthusiastic lens. - Summary by barbara2

In this thought-provoking exploration, the author emphasizes that the Irish land question transcends local boundaries; it is, in fact, a universal dilemma. It touches on the crucial issue of wealth distribution—a challenge that demands our collective attention. This matter cannot be resolved through local measures alone; it requires solutions that can be applied universally, just as effectively in Ireland as anywhere else. (Summary by Henry George)

The Novella Masterworks Collection gathers seventeen classic short novels and novellas from world literature.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Persian poetry and reflections on life, love, and the cosmos with "Second Rubaiyat Miscellany." This podcast showcases a rotating collection of audiobooks that celebrate the timeless themes and philosophical musings found in the quatrains of Omar Khayyam and his literary descendants. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, guiding listeners through a rich tapestry of interpretations, translations, and poetic forms that echo the spirit of Khayyam's work. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that delve into the beauty ...

The Nature Writing Essentials Collection gathers fourteen works of wilderness reflection, natural history, travel, memoir, and literary observation.

Old Broadbrim, the famous Quaker detective listened as one of the richest men in New York continued "......I want you to guard my person for one year, and if at the end of that time I am still in the land of the living, why, your work ceases." - Summary by Annise

This beautifully curated anthology draws on major historical figures including Emerson, Thoreau, Carlyle, Oliver Goldsmith, Dr. Samuel Johnson, Francis Bacon, Montaigne, and Aristotle. The pieces range across themes such as the sentiment of friendship, its pleasures, and the art of choosing...

Progress and Poverty by Henry George explores the paradox of increasing inequality in periods of economic growth. George proposes that land speculation is the root cause of wealth disparities, advocating for a single tax on land value to promote fairness and reduce poverty. This influential work is critical for understanding economic and social theories regarding land reform and taxation.

The 5th volume of Great Sci-Fi Stories includes stories by Lester Del Ray, Robert Silverberg, Harry Harrison, and others.

Two priests from the Church of England discussing the Church year and how it's journey and themes can help us to explore more deeply questions of faith and life.

The Silver Fox patrol find themselves on a boat, quietly travelling on the Rhine from Mainz. Bumpus' mother is sick in Antwerp, and they are trying to visit her. Of course, an adventure awaits them in Germany, with the advent of the Great War fast approaching, which is happening much faster than the boys could know! Herbert Carter is one of many pseudonyms used by St George Rathborne.

If you enjoy your horror dipped in buckets of blood and sprinkled with generous amounts of blasphemy, then you've come to the right place!