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A Modest Proposal is a satirical essay by Jonathan Swift written in 1729. It's a social commentary on British society's treatment of the poor. Saying more than this would be a spoiler! Please enjoy this unabridged and crisply narrated rendition of Swift's greatest work.

It is Brighton, 1959, and the theatre at the end of the pier is having its best summer season in years. Ronnie, a brilliant young magician, and Evie, his dazzling assistant, are top of the bill, drawing audiences each night. Meanwhile, Jack – Jack Robinson, as in ‘before you can say’ – is everyone’s favourite compère, a born entertainer, holding the whole show together. As the summer progresses, the off-stage drama between the three begins to overshadow their theatrical success, and events unfold which will have lasting consequences for all their futures.

Four men once close to Jack Dodds, a London butcher, meet to carry out his peculiar last wish: to have his ashes scattered into the sea at Margate. For reasons best known to herself, Jack’s widow, Amy, declines to join them. On the surface a simple tale of an increasingly bizarre day’s outing, this Booker Prize-winning, internationally acclaimed novel is a resonant and classic exploration of the complexity and courage of ordinary lives.

Marc's family is devastated by his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis. After three challenging years, Marc sees new doors open for healing that until now he had not believed were possible. Despite fierce opposition and a ruthless foe, a wondrous journey unfolds before them as the Holy Spirit leads the way to liberation. From Alzheimer's with Love is the true-life story of a six-month journey from deterioration to restoration from this devastating disease.

In one of the most well-known works of satire, Jonathan Swift puts forth a “modest proposal”. Swift begins by outlining the suffering that the starving beggars in Ireland experience daily. He paints a grim picture of the plight these people face to help the listener relate to the situation before turning the tables and suggesting that to alleviate the economic troubles of the poor, their children could be sold as food to the upper class. The shock from this sudden change is expounded by Swift’s continued explanation of the proposal.

A brilliant blend of Shop Class as Soulcraft and The Orchid Thief, Earl Swift’s wise, funny, and captivating Auto Biography follows an outlaw-genius auto mechanic as he painstakingly attempts to restores a classic 1957 Chevy to its former glory - all while the FBI and local law enforcement close in.

TAYBzCast: O podcast que explora a jornada musical Taylor Swift, desde seus dias como artista country até sua ascensão como ícone pop global. Acompanhe-nos enquanto discutimos suas letras, evolução como compositora e momentos significativos de sua vida. Seja você um fã dedicado ou alguém se apaixonando pela magia de Taylor Swift, este podcast promete emoção, inspiração e diversão enquanto desvendamos os segredos por trás de sua música.

With sensitivity and a teenager’s ability to find humor even in disaster, Jan Blixen tells of his life growing up gay in the Midwest. An escaped mental patient living in a refrigerator box gives Jan a priceless gift. A university professor accused of a terrible crime is Jan’s best friend. Jan’s father, a drunk and a brawler, loathes his gay son as God’s practical joke. Jan’s stories are a concentration of emotional power, often heartwarming and heartbreaking in the span of a few minutes.

This podcast is about giving true information to the youth and every one that's open to change.

Join host Margaret Swift Thompson a Hazelden Betty Ford counselor for over 20 years in the field of chemical dependency. Along with her guests they will explore the stories, experiences, struggles and victories of people who loves someone with the disease of addiction. The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast was born out of the passion Margaret feels about giving a voice to the family experience, which is rarely heard, and sadly under served. If you love someone who is addicted, grab a cup of coffee and listen to our conversations. You will hear your story and strategies to stop being held hostage...

Reviewing everything from Wrestling to Rock, Steve Swift’s Rambling Reviews will almost make you think ’I can do better than that...’

From hints and tips on what tools to use, to informative instruction on how to build your first model, and many of the techniques needed to make it look more realistic, this book is aimed to help the beginner scale modeller to help them develop their skill. If you're just starting out on scale modelling, this book is ideal for you! All the hints and tips you need to start in scale modelling, with note paper at the ends to help you with your builds!

Gulliver, bir kasaba doktoru olarak kendi hâlinde yaşayan bir adamdır. Ancak geçim şartlarının kötüye gitmesi, onu gemilerde çalışmaya zorlar. Gulliver denizaşırı seferler yapan gemilerde doktorluk yaparak dünyayı dolaşır. Günün birinde korkunç bir fırtına gemisini batırır; Gulliver de kendini, her şeyin minicik olduğu Lilliput adlı tuhaf bir ülkede bulur. Bu ülkenin yerlileri bir dev olduğunu düşünerek onu esir alırlar. Bir şekilde yolunu bulup bu ülkeden canını zor kurtarır. Gulliver’in ikinci gezisi ise bu defa daha tuhaf bir yere, devler ülkesine olacaktır.

Join Swift on an inspiring journey through the ups and downs of the creative life the Boss Heavy podcast. From dealing with the challenges of the first of the month to finding your unique voice, Swift dives deep into the mindset and strategies needed to thrive as a creative entrepreneur. Discover how to turn obstacles into opportunities, create valuable content, and build a successful business around your passion. This episode is packed with insights, personal stories, and practical advice to help you navigate your creative journey and do it the Boss Heavy way.

Author Emmy Ellison is a sucker for a page-turning happy ending, but she’s no longer counting on one for herself. If she stays focused on her career goals instead of her love life, she just might find success. And now that her latest novel is about to become a movie, she’s determined to become the latest social media sensation. Enter her plan for her secret celebrity crush, the real-life inspiration for her romantic hero

A series of short "bite size" podcasts of hints and tips for the older Pilgrim, to help them prepare for and ease some of the worries as they walk their first "Camino de Santiago"; although the information may also prove useful to any first time pilgrim.

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Shipwrecked on an unknown island, Lemuel Gulliver finds himself not merely a fish out of water, but a very big fish in a small pond. He awakens to find himself tied to the ground by the natives of Lilliput—tiny people small enough to fit in his pocket and play hide and seek in his hair!

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Frankie the sausage dog puppy can't wait to spend his first Christmas with his new family, even grumpy old cat Holly. But he can't believe it when Holly tells him that Santa doesn't bring presents to animals. Frankie decides to take things into his own paws. He'll be a Sausage Dog Santa and make all his animal friends' Christmas wishes come true!