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This is the audio program to play at home over Christmas or during the car journey to see relatives. Dylan Thomas, "The Little Match Girl," and "The Nutcracker" are read by Jenny Agutter with accompanying Tchaikovsky's music - this is a must for Christmas. It contains new recordings as well as some of the finest tracks from the Naxos AudioBooks catalogue.

Simon Cliffe reads some of the greatest Christmas poems for the 12 days of Christmas. Day 1 - Merry Christmas by Louise May Alcott. Day 2 - Christ's Nativity by Henry Vaughan. Day 3 - Ceremonies for Christmas by Robert Herrick. Day 4 - New Prince, New Pomp by Robert Southwell. Day 5 - Christmas Cheer by Thomas Tusser. Day 6 - Ring Out, Wild Bells by Lor Alfred Tennyson. Day 7 - The Oxen by Thomas Hardy. Day 8 - Nativity by John Donne. Day 9 - A Christmas Carol by G.K. Chesterton.

Dive into Extraordinary Nature The Worlds Strangest Wonders, where youll discover a captivating collection of bizarre and awe-inspiring phenomena found in nature. From the insect born pregnant to the perilous poison arrow frog, this book showcases over 170 extraordinary examples that will intrigue and amaze. If you have a penchant for peculiar facts and unusual flora and fauna, you’re in for a treat. Each short piece offers a delightful glimpse into the wonders of our world, written by one of the foremost science writers of our time. This unique compilation is a testament to a lifetime spent...

Societally sanctioned competition for money, power, and fame promotes selfishness, personal alienation, and widespread inequality, especially in market-oriented economies. Yet many of those engaging in this competitive individualism—the competition for rewards and limited resources—yearn to act directly to promote a more civil, equitable, and sustainable society. Enlightened Self-Interest offers evidence-based insights into the societal and individual consequences of this cultural practice and an actionable alternative to it.

Henry Thomas Hamblin was born at Walworth, London in 1873. Born into a poor family, he was determined to emerge from the rut which everyone was destined to fall into without being able to afford proper school and training. After a difficult start working in various jobs and being in debt he decided to become an Optician. Despite lack of money and poor prospects, his determination won him through and he qualified. Known then as the famous Optician, Theodore Hamblin was founder of the well-known shop in Wigmore Street. He was first and foremost a successful business man.

"After Dinner Conversation" Magazine - December 2022 Mrs. Robinson: Set in Elizabethan England, a young woman marries a too-good-to-be-true heir to an estate, only to find out he has a secret. Male Privilege: The narrator is picked by the retiring Mayor to be his successor, but his questionable past catches up to him before election day. The Bargain: Alien real estate developers visit earth to let us know our planet is in a prime development location and set to add 40 billion inhabitants. The Kill Registry: In a world where everyone in society gets "one free kill," the narrator finds out ...

Poetry can capture the imagination in a few short lines but narrative verse or poetry takes the form of telling a story, whether it be simple or complex in a longer form. Among the most ancient forms of poetry, it has widespread roots through almost every culture. In Volume 3 we bring you the classics 'Goblin Market' by Christina Rosseti; 'The Wreck of the Hesperus' by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow; 'The Raven' by Edgar Allan Poe; 'Morte D'Arthur' by Alfred Lord Tennyson; and from 'Horatius' by Thomas Babington Maculay.

There is a power lying hidden in mankind. With it, any person can rise to higher and better things in life. Within You Is the Power is a tool to help people harness their inner powers of mind and spirit wisely so that they may build up character. There is no way to avoid troubled times; everyone must face life’s difficulties. But when conflict rears its head, there is no need to feel overwhelmed. Once you have learned the secret of your identity with the Universal Life and Power, you can weather any storm that comes your way. To wish for an easy life would be to wish for disaster. For it is through the hard times that we become the people we are meant to be.

You are the architect of your own life: it is yours to make or to mar. By the power of thoughts, you are building; are you building aright? The power of thought, as Emerson says, is a spiritual power. It is the greatest power that man has at his disposal. The world today is in its present state simply as a result of mankind's collective thinking; each nation is in its present state of either peace and prosperity, or poverty, murder and anarchy, simply as a result of its thinking as a nation.

A podcast about the amazing stories, heroes and gods of the ancient greek, egyptian, norse, and Roman myths!

"Sie sind der Gestalter Ihres eigenen Lebens. Es liegt an Ihnen selbst, ob Sie ihr Leben gestalten oder verunstalten. Über die Macht der Gedanken erbauen Sie es. Ist Ihr Bauplan gut durchdacht?" Die Macht der Gedanken, sagte Emerson, ist eine spirituelle Macht. Sie ist die größte Macht, welche dem Menschen zur Verfügung steht.

Among New Thought authors, Henry Thomas Hamblin particularly emphasized in his writings the power and necessity of dynamic and judicious thought. Since his death in 1958, his work has been continued by The Hamblin Trust, whose mission is described as "enriching people's lives through Right Thinking".

April - the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar heralds spring in earnest and, of course, April showers and perhaps other unsettled weather. For our poets, including Owen, Stevenson, Van Dyke, Hardy, and Shelley, the month provides a rich source for them to muse upon.

Wine Country, California: Pomo Tribal Nation reporter Ishi Darkhorse is outraged that local history is about to repeat itself. To establish an American flagship vineyard, the multinational House of Champagne, De Boulette, is scheming to clear-cut the valley’s ancient redwood forest where, 150 years ago, Gold Rush settlers slaughtered a village of Ishi’s ancestors. His vow to save the trees and his tribe’s legacy will need luck and an act of grace... because he’s a Native in a white world, a small voice in a media backwater, where wine is gold.

Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of Thomas Huxley, the man often dubbed “Darwin’s Bulldog” for his passionate defense of Darwinism. In this compelling speech delivered to the Metaphysical Society in 1870, Huxley presents one of his most notable works, bridging the gap between vivisection and metaphysics. This timeless text continues to resonate with philosophy students today, showcasing Huxleys brilliance and influence in the realm of Victorian biology. (Summary by CarlManchester)

De medische podcast van Nederland voor medische professionals, studenten en iedereen die geïnteresseerd is in klinisch redeneren, medische casussen oplossen en onderzoek.In elke aflevering met vooraanstaande experts en specialisten gaan we diep in op een medische casus of onderwerp.Instagram: medisch_kompasWebsite: MedischKompas.nl

Il metodo che ha cambiato la vita a milioni di persone. Il pensiero è il più grande potere dell'uomo. Solo visualizzando una vita di livello superiore, la più alta che si possa concepire, e affermando che è la propria la si può ottenere. Solo seguendo ideali elevati può essere raggiunto il vero successo. Ogni circostanza, ricchezza, gioia è il risultato di ciò che pensiamo. Grazie a questo prezioso testo ognuno potrà imparare a usare al meglio il proprio potere e creare una vita migliore per sé e l'intera umanità.

America. The "land of the free," the "home of the brave." We're all quite familiar with the words of Francis Scott Key's song, The Star Spangled Banner. But what is freedom anyway? What is the real meaning behind the word Liberty? Do we really know, or is it just a feel-good byword in our day; denoting freedom is something whatever one believes is appropriate for them. The truest meaning, the one America's Founding Fathers understood and conceived of for this great Republic, has now been relegated to the past I fear, lost in the shuffle of a progressive, perplexing, and troubled world which ...

Comedians Thomas Henry and David Whitney take a funny look at the week's rugby and NFL action.

Every week comedians Thomas Henry, Jack Hester, Adam Coumas and Dave Anthony sit down to have the craic! Expect hot takes and outright silliness from four of London's top comedians. Join the hang, subscribe today.