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Originally published in 1873, The Gilded Age A Tale of Today stands as Mark Twains only co-authored novel, crafted alongside his close friend C.D. Warner. This collaboration ignited from a playful challenge posed by their wives. The title The Gilded Age has since become a powerful symbol of graft, materialism, and corruption in public life, themes that resonate profoundly in todays society. Twains keen observations and character-driven narratives draw from real-life events and relatives, a connection he later revealed in his 2011 Autobiography. Join us as we explore this timeless reflection of...

Ranked Top 10 "Best Lit Mags of 2023" by Chill Subs Delight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! After Dinner Conversation is a monthly literary magazine publishing short fiction. Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contribute fascinating philosophical insights on controversial topics like marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rights, and defining your "purpose." It's time to go deep in search of truth! If you love reading imaginative short stories on hot topics that ...

C Is for Cannibals, the third book in an epic series of 26 horror anthologies. In this audiobook, you will find a collection of 13 gut-wrenching stories from some of the finest independent writers on the scene today. From those with a taste for human flesh to people merely trying to survive, C Is for Cannibals contains a range of twisted stories not for the weak of stomach.

Descubre con tus hijos los cuentos clásicos de siempre... ¡como nunca! Estos mágicos audiocuentos están locutados por reconocidos actores de doblaje en Latinoamérica, acompañados de una impresionante banda sonora y ¡con efectos binaurales! Son perfectos tanto para escuchar en casa antes de dormir como en el coche.

Narrator Nigel Hawthorne's exceptional talents as an actor bring comedy to the fore in this collection, extracting every nuance of humour from these seven great stories. Featuring "Brugglesmith" by Rudyard Kipling, "The Cricket Match" (from England, Their England) by A.G. Macdonell, "Reginald on House Parties" by Saki, "Winglebury Duel" by Charles Dickens, and more.

Even if the act of travel has been transformed beyond recognition in a mere decade or two, how much has actually changed in our favorite destinations in the past two hundred years? Listeners are invited to compare their impressions with those of veteran travelers and literary legends: Charles Dickens on Rome; Mark Twain on Paris and Versailles; and Washington Irving on Stratford On Avon. Added to this mix is elegiac verse by Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Christina Rossetti.

The chapters in this anthology present an encompassing perspective of how some Chinese martial art styles—and most significantly taijiquan—developed and evolved along with deep rooted traditions of spirituality and the quest for health and longevity. Much in this volume deals with Daoist theories and practices, particularly its influences ranging from human energetics (qigong) and other physical exercises (daoyin), to practical combative arts.

The Gilded Age A Tale of Today, co-authored by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner in 1873, offers a sharp satire of the greed and political corruption that permeated post-Civil War America. The term Gilded Age, which has become synonymous with this era, derives from the title of this novel, inspired by Shakespeares King John (1595) To gild refined gold, to paint the lily... is wasteful and ridiculous excess. This phrase highlights the absurdity of embellishing something already beautiful, a fitting metaphor for the excesses of the time. The title also suggests a stark contrast between an ...

Six classic ghost stories from six classic authors, narrated by Phillip J Mather: "A Haunted House" by Virginia Woolf"; "The Image of the Lost Soul" by H H Munro [Saki]; "A Ghost" by Guy de Maupassant; "The Oval Portrait" by Edgar Allan Poe; "A Ghost Story" by Mark Twain; "The Trial for Murder" by Charles Dickens.

Welcome to Berlin Awakening Beauties podcast, the leading podcast for event organisers. Each week we invite industry guests from Berlin on to the show to discuss a range of topics from venues and meetings to events and destination management. Our host is Mark Felstead, your man in Berlin. Subscribe so that you never miss an episode. This show is made by A Podcast Company

Alcohol Across America, hosted by Dr. Brad Krevor, examines trends and issues on the impact of beverage alcohol on economy, health, safety, and American culture. Each week, AAA focuses on one issue. Alcohol and community: Kathie Durbin, Montgomery County Liquor Control explores how communities balance a vibrant hospitality industry with public health and safety. Maj. Mark Willingham, Alcohol Solutions, explores how alcohol liability litigation impacts over-service and over-consumption. College drinking: William DeJong, Boston University, explores trends in student alcohol use and abuse with ...

What are some of the things you wish you would have known when you were coming into adulthood? Join host Chucky and his guests and learn what they know now that they wish they would have known back then.

Many know of the legends concerning the Shaolin Temple as the font of Asian martial arts. However, this was not the only temple with deep associations with combatives. This anthology dives deep into the historic significance of the relationship between temples, monks, and martial arts. As a transporter of culture, it seems logical that the Indian monk Bodhidharma brought more than just Buddhist texts to the Shaolin Temple. India has a wonderful tradition of martial and healing arts that he would have shared at the temple. His rich story throws light on how and why monks throughout Asia have...

This podcast is a clinical exploration into the untold truth of military mental healthcare from two insiders. Join Navy Veteran and psychologist, Mark Russell and Marine Veteran and psychologist, Charles Figley as they explore evidence of preventable generational wartime mental health crises, the "dark side" of the military's long-standing strategies to deal with its mental health dilemma, and what is required to truly transform behavioral health both within and outside of military populations. Psychiatric Casualties is a podcast of the Coming Home Well Network.

Interviews and discussions about emerging topics relevant to small business owners. Highlighting local businesses as well as people of interest who serve our community. I am looking to discover and share valuable insider information from various industries and trades in a light-hearted entertaining manner, all the while striving to grow a community where support and inspiration is given to each other encouraging us to get out of our comfort zones in an effort to grow personally and professionally