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Michel de Montaigne was a contemporary of Shakespeare who, after having played his part in France's terrible wars of religion, retired to his estates and decided to write about what he knew best--himself. And so in his likes and dislikes, his reflections on history, his loves and his travels, he brought to life, not just one man, but all human experience. "What do I know?" he asked. If not himself and his own soul, then nothing else. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)

C'est le prénom le plus donné en Europe, mais aussi celui de l'IA développée par l'Union Européenne pour contrer les Etats-Unis et la Chine : Sofia. Lorsqu'Ariane, journaliste et podcasteuse, reçoit l'ambassadrice de ce projet extrêmement ambitieux à son micro, elle est loin de se douter que toute sa vie va voler en éclats. Dans sa quête de vérité, la jeune femme va être confrontée au scandale, aux pressions politiques, mais aussi à ses propres secrets. « Chat G Planté : le prix de l'IA » est un thriller d'anticipation aussi haletant qu'innovant. Appuyée sur un travail de ...

Moda 20 - Sua década na moda. Tendências, dicas e inspirações para todos os estilos!

Welcome to “The 28 Year Old Male” podcast channel, where the existential dread meets casual cynicism, hosted by none other than the former faceless ranter myself, James Kennedy. Yeah, I’m that guy—the one who spent way too much time dissecting the absurdity of modern life, the contradictions of media, and the pseudo-heroics of influencers, all while clinging to a Schooner McGavin and the quiet hope that things might one day make sense.On these podcasts, I'm joined by my mates Travis Cloke, Winnie Blues, Rich Hughes and many more to cut through the noise and dig deeper into the everyday...

Cose di oggi è il podcast di Sky Tg24 dedicato ai temi di cui ci occupiamo tutti i giorni,anche senza accorgercene. Raccontiamo alcune storie cercando di esplorare un pezzodella società attraverso le parole di chi, di quella società, è parte integrante. Le primequattro puntate sono dedicate al mondo del lavoro. Per esplorarlo ci serviremo di alcunioggetti, che saranno il tramite tra noi e le storie che racconteremo.

Camino a la Casa Blanca es un podcast original de France 24 en Español que explica todo, al menos lo más relevante, para entender las elecciones presidenciales de Estados Unidos. Cada domingo responderemos las preguntas que giran en torno a la frenética campaña electoral de la primera potencia. ¿Cómo llegamos hasta aquí?¿Qué proponen Kamala Harris y Donald Trump? ¿Cómo funciona el sistema electoral de Estados Unidos? Semana a semana nos encontraremos en este Camino a La Casa Blanca. Bienvenidas y bienvenidos.

Edward I (1239 – 1307), was King of England from 1272 to 1307. The eldest son of Henry III, Edward was involved from an early age in the political intrigues of his father's reign. Edward spent much of his reign reforming royal administration and common law. After suppressing a minor conflict in Wales in 1276–77, Edward responded to a second one in 1282–83 by conquering Wales. Edward's temperamental nature and height (6'2") made him an intimidating figure. He often instilled fear in his contemporaries, although he held the respect of his subjects for the way he embodied the medieval ideal...

In the Jungle Books, Kipling tells 9 wonderful and exciting tales about Mowgli, the human baby raised by a pack of wolves in the jungles of India. His exploits and adventures are many and varied especially his dealing with the other animals such as his wolf mother and father and brother wolves, Baloo the wise bear who teaches him the Law of the Jungle, and in his life long battle with Shere-Kahn, the lame human killing tiger. I have enjoyed these stories so much that I decided to take all 9 of them that are scattered throughout the first and second Jungle Books, as well as a few of his songs, ...

"I seen my opportunities and I took 'em.", George Washington Plunkitt of Tamminy Hall. There's good graft and bad graft according to Plunkitt. Listen to this candid discourse from a 19th century politician, and decide for yourself if things have changed.(Summary by Mike Vendetti)

This exciting historical adventure depicts the last stand of the Gordons - God's "outlaws" - fighting for their Catholic Faith in the early days of the Protestant Revolution in seventeenth-century Scotland.Written for the children but enjoyed by young and old alike, this intriguing novel is filled with courageous heroes, cowardly villains, secrets and even secret passages! (Summary by Maria Therese)Reader's Note: A new (and hopefully improved) recording of this book was uploaded in June, 2013.

Lost on Venus by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a thrilling sci-fi adventure following Carson Napier’s perilous journey through the mysterious, perilous jungles of Venus. Battling monstrous creatures, hostile civilizations, and deadly landscapes, Carson fights for survival while protecting the brave Duare, a princess from the forbidden city of Vepaja. Filled with action, romance, and Burroughs’ signature world-building, this audiobook transports listeners to a strange and captivating alien world, where danger lurks at every turn and heroism is the only way forward. - Summary by Beauty_23

The Mahabharata is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. Traditionally, the authorship of the Mahabharata is attributed to Vyasa. With more than 74,000 verses, Mahabharata is said to be the longest poem. Mahabharata tells the story of the epic Kurukshetra War and the fates of the cousin brothers Kauravas and the Pandavas. But more than that the Mahabharata contains much philosophical and devotional material, such as a discussion of the four "goals of life" or 'purusharthas'. The latter are enumerated as dharma (right action), artha (purpose), kama (pleasure), and moksha (...

A story for boys who want to know of the thrills and joys of Aviation. It is written by a war flyer who was a pilot with a squadron at the front and who there learned to know how he and other young men reacted to those dangerous moments when lightning-quick decisions were necessary. - Summary by EDITOR

X Minus One was a groundbreaking 1950s radio show that adapted classic science fiction stories from writers like Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, and Philip K. Dick. The X Minus One Project by Various is an audiobook collection bringing these timeless tales to modern audiences. Each episode explores futuristic visions, alien encounters, dystopian societies, and the complexities of human nature. With immersive narration and vintage sci-fi charm, it captures the golden age of speculative fiction. Fans of classic sci-fi radio dramas will appreciate its mix of adventure, mystery, and thought-provoking ...

Three little kittens unwisely leave their mittens on the bank of the pond when they go ice-skating one day, and they return to find the mittens have vanished. What follows is the exciting tale of how the kittens finally retrieve their mittens. - Summary by Rachel Tevis

Personality Plus is an early novel by American author Edna Ferber. Originally published in 1914, Personality Plus is the second of three volumes chronicling the travels and events in the life of Emma McChesney. Ferber achieved her first successes with a series of stories centering around this character, a stylish and intelligent divorced mother who rises rapidly in business. ( Summary by Wikipedia )

Jean de La Bruyère famously characterized Versailles as "that region where joys were visible but false, and vexations hidden but real." In this witty and scholarly book, Baron Arthur-Léon Imbert de Saint-Amand explores the solar system of the Sun King with its planets, the women of the court, now orbiting in warm proximity to the monarch, now hurtling away under his glacial disfavor. Here are his neglected queen, Maria Theresa, his imperious mistress, Madame de Montespan, his illegitimate daughters, and his final consort, the pious and influential, Madame de Maintenon.(Summary by Pamela ...

William Weekley was graduate of Asbury Seminary, Wilmore, Kentucky, and a bishop in the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. From the author’s preface, “It was not my purpose, in the preparation of this little volume, to make it an autobiography, but rather a narration of incidents connected with the twenty years of humble service which I tried to render the United Brethren Church among the mountains of West Virginia. These incidents present an all-round view, in outline, of the real life and labors of the itinerant preacher, a third of a century ago, in an isolated section, where the ...

H. G. Wells is best known for his science fiction, but some of his greatest works were in other genres. The Passionate Friends is a love story. It also is a story about dreams, despair, jealousy, sex, the struggle against social convention, the future of civilization, and much much more. It is written by a father to his son, "not indeed to the child you are now, but to the man you are going to be." He writes it so that one day, perhaps when he is dead, his grown son can read it and rediscover him as a friend and equal. In the process, he tries to make sense of a lifetime's experiences and ...

Viviette is a headstrong young girl who is pursued by two brothers: Austin, a headstrong man of the world and a barrister in London, and Dick, who is much quieter and who has remained at the family home to look after the estate and his mother. This short story follows the twists and turns of the relationships of the three, leading to a surprising ending. - Summary by Simon Evers