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In The Truth and Beauty, Andrew Klavan explored how the work of great poets helps illuminate the truth of the gospels. Now, the award-winning screenwriter and crime novelist turns his attention to the dark side of human nature to discover how we might find joy and beauty in the world while still being clear-eyed about the evil found in it. The Kingdom of Cain looks at three murders in history—including the first murder, Cain's killing of his brother, Abel—and at the art created from imaginative engagement with those horrific events by artists ranging from Fyodor Dostoevsky to Alfred Hitchcock.

Why does the Twilight saga continue to inspire both passionate fandom and heated critique? In Why We Love (and Hate) Twilight, Sarah Elizabeth Gallagher unpacks the cultural obsession with Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, and the supernatural love story that redefined YA literature and pop culture forever.

Pride and Prejudice has delighted generations of readers with its unforgettable cast of characters, carefully choreographed plot, and a hugely entertaining view of the world and its absurdities. With the arrival of eligible young men in their neighbourhood, the lives of Mr and Mrs Bennet and their five daughters are turned inside out and upside down.

Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries. Subscribe to Fresh Air Plus! You'll enjoy bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening - all while you support NPR's mission. Learn more at plus.npr.org/freshair And subscribe to our weekly newsletter, Fresh Air Weekly, to get interview highlights, staff recommendations, gems from the archive, and the week's interviews and reviews all in one ...

May's Books -Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer -Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare -The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien -The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon

My name is Dr. John Watson, once of the British Army Northumberland Fusilier Regiment, now a true crime podcaster based in Central London. I don't have much experience in criminology, so this is mostly a record of how I met possibly the most brilliant and bizarre person I have ever (and will ever) know. Join me as I document the adventures of Sherlock Holmes. This podcast is property of Goalhanger Podcasts. Copyright 2023. SHERLOCK AND CO. Based on the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Doing Well With Money Isn'T Necessarily About What You Know. It'S About How You Behave. And Behavior Is Hard To Teach, Even To Really Smart People. Money-Investing, Personal Finance, And Business Decisions-Is Typically Taught As A Math-Based Field, Where Data And Formulas Tell Us Exactly What To Do. But In The Real World People Don'T Make Financial Decisions On A Spreadsheet. They Make Them At The Dinner Table, Or In A Meeting Room, Where Personal History, Your Own Unique View Of The World, Ego, Pride, Marketing, And Odd Incentives Are Scrambled Together. In The Psychology Of Money, ...

Gothic Romance 2 (Serena's rec) Get lost on the Yorkshire moors with Rachel and Serena as they debate how much of a red flag Heathcliff and Cathy really are (spoiler alert: very), in Emily Brontë's classic gothic romance Wuthering Heights (1847), plus - why is Nelly so very annoying? (We know you were thinking it!) And actually - are there ANY redeemable characters in this book? Let's find out! The Heathcliff Cocktail: 1 shot vodka, Cava and Elderflower Cordial to taste! Enjoy!

The "Non-Fiction Book Collection" offers a diverse selection of audiobooks on a wide range of topics, including history, personal growth, and social issues. Ideal for listeners who enjoy stories that reveal real-world insights and knowledge that’s both valuable and engaging.

In Driving Lessons, Christopher B. Strain sets out on a quintessential American road trip, exploring not just the roads and byways of the country but the road trip's place in American culture. Strain dives into the well of American travel writing, illuminating fascinating aspects of the road trip, such as how race, class, and gender shape the experiences of road trippers.

W.B Yeats' "Purgatory" is a grim representation of generational guilt and spiritual entrapment, as a father confronts the ghosts of his family’s past in the ruins of a once-noble home, where memory and violence echo years afterwards.Meanwhile, in "The Cat and the Moon," two beggars—one blind, one lame—make their way to a holy well where Saint Colman resides in the hopes of curing their respective ailments. But when given the opportunity of being healed or being blessed, both beggars are forced to reassess their convictions. Will they use their newfound gifts for justice, or will they ...

In which Cam talks about her latest anime obsession, feminism, and representation. And about how pathetic Jinshi is LOLSubscribe wherever you listen, and find Cam on:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hellocameoSubstack: https://hellocameo.substack.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hellocameo

Han and Chewie hunt for an ancient treasure. Will the smugglers strike it rich, or will they be hunted down by the galaxy's most dangerous gunslinger?

While veterans are often talked about, in Fight to Live, Live to Fight Veteran Activism after War: Veteran Activism after War (SUNY Press, 2019), Dr. Benjamin Schrader flips this this perspective by focusing on veterans telling their own stories. These veterans are not "broken" or "damaged and dangerous" from their experiences in war, rather they are active agents in their own healing and demilitarization. Schrader weaves his own experiences in the US military and then as a member of activist communities with the stories of other activist veterans across the United States. He critically ...

Have you ever had a first love that you wish you could find again after 12 years? This book is for you. Have you ever did something you regret and needed a second chance? This book is for you. Talk about love, loss, and relationships as Callie and Beth dive into one of our fave Carley Fortune books!

Summary Plot Continuation from Fourth Wing – Violet awakens in Aretia under Brennan’s care and learns the truth about the revolution and the secrets the government has hidden—including the survival of Aretia itself. Trust Issues with Zaden – Violet struggles with Zaden's lies about her brother, leading to an emotional and moral debate on loyalty, honesty, and love. Her initial emotional distance and eventual reconciliation fuel much of the early tension. Return to Basgiath – The group returns to Basgiath where tensions mount. Violet and others face threats, assassination ...

Javier Cercas estuvo en Colombia presentando su más reciente libro, "El loco de Dios en el fin del mundo". Invitado por el Vaticano, Javier cercas, el escritor español, emprende un viaje siguiendo al Papa Francisco a Mongolia dispuesto a interrogarle sobre la resurrección de la carne y la vida eterna. Cabe resaltar que Javier es ateo, anticlerical. "He aquí un loco sin Dios persiguiendo al loco de Dios hasta el fin del mundo".Conversa sobre su libro y su vida con Juan David Laverde.

What lengths would you go to avoid moving back home and marrying your neighbor's grandson? Would you join a very clinical company that makes you question your own morals? Would you then start to fall in love with a client? What if instead of humans your clients were Minotaurs?Join Cecily as she takes us through the world of Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta

Scholar of the macabre Dorothy Scarborough provides us with the first comprehensive overview of supernatural fiction in literary history, a book originally written as her dissertation for her Ph.D. at Columbia University, and later so universally praised that it was published widely in print.

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