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Some books don't just tell a story — they change the way you see the world. In A Great Book with Barack Obama, a new Audible Original podcast from Audible and Higher Ground, President Obama is joined by some of the most compelling thinkers, writers, and artists of our time to revisit six timeless books that shaped his life and perspective on the world.

THIS EDITION of The Great Gatsby not only preserves the charm and elegance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic tale but also carefully adapts the language for today’s readers. By modernizing vocabulary and clarifying cultural references, this version remains faithful to the original story while making it accessible and engaging for a new generation. Perfect for casual reading, book clubs, educational use, or family discussions, this adaptation offers a fresh take on a timeless masterpiece. Step into the opulent world of Jay Gatsby and the Jazz Age, where ambition, love, and the American ...

Nine essential works by C. S. Lewis in one deluxe audio edition: Mere Christianity The Screwtape Letters The Great Divorce Miracles The Problem of Pain A Grief Observed The Abolition of Man The Weight of Glory George MacDonald...

Please help me, because I honestly don’t know what to do anymore. I’m in love with Dante, and he doesn't feel the same way, and he never will. I know the right thing is to keep that truth to myself. What would happen if that secret got out, though? What's the worst that could happen? Oh, that's right. I could destroy his life. I love him too much to do that. Book 6 of the I’m Not Dante’s Series

Built To Last, the defining management study of the nineties, showed how great companies triumph over time and how long-term sustained performance can be engineered into the DNA of an enterprise from the very beginning. But what about companies that are not born with great DNA? How can good...

In the glow of the stage lights, Erica’s boyfriend is an idol. In the quiet of their apartment, he’s a man who refuses to commit; to say ‘I love you’. Erica knows he’s fighting his feelings, and maybe, he just needs time to realize them. But as the world starts to claim his time and his heart, she’s left feeling cast aside and neglected. How long do you hold on to a person who is already halfway out the door? How can you be sure... they are the one?

Education can be enriching and transformative. It can also be downright excruciating—even demoralizing. When it comes to learning, why are some of us lovers and some of us haters? Welcome to the world of educational psychology, which uses science to explore what causes people to engage and learn, and what we can do to make learning opportunities more enjoyable and impactful. Spoiler alert: Teachers can only do so much. Students, too, must take control of their learning. Unfortunately, many of us never, ahem, learned the skills to do just that.

The work of archaeology uncovers fascinating vestiges of humanity’s past, greatly enriching our knowledge of our ancestors and ourselves. Over the last century, archaeologists have increasingly ventured underwater, making spellbinding finds and opening an incredible new frontier for archaeological discovery. In the 12 delightful and eye-opening lectures of Underwater Archaeology: Mysteries of the Deep, Professor Lemke, an expert underwater archaeologist working in the field, invites you to discover astonishing treasures of history that lie beneath the waves.

This audiobook examines three things that are of utmost importance in this fight of faith. The first is our armory, which is the inspired Word of God. The second is our army, the church of the living God, which we must lead under our Lord’s command. The third is our strength, by which we wear the armor and use the sword. The message in this audiobook, when originally presented by Charles Spurgeon in his final address to his own Pastor's College, was received rapturously and enthusiastically.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “It is one of the best narrative histories I’ve read.” —The Wall Street Journal A New York Times Notable Book of 2025 One of Barack Obama's Favorite Books of 2025 Named a BEST BOOK OF 2025 by The Washington Post, TIME, The Economist, Air Mail...

BOOK 3 of the WORK WIFE SERIES. Two people can love each other fiercely in one moment, in what feels like a lifetime, and then skirt an edge of madness that feels disturbingly close to hatred. Is yearning something that lasts forever? How much effort does fidelity require when closeness becomes a battleground? And how does one know whether the fire burning inside them is love, lust, or something far more dangerous? Lincoln and Gabrielle must confront what side of that line they’re standing on.

The 10 enlightening (and often humorous) lectures of Medieval Myths and Mysteries will show you how far from the “dark” times of legend these centuries were. Uncover the facts about the Knights Templar. Reveal the truth behind the tales of legendary creatures like the Questing Beast and the unicorn. Trace the events of the Black Death and the ways it altered the world in its wake, and much more. With Professor Armstrong, you will dig deep into the ways that later generations reshaped the narrative of the medieval years and perpetuated the myths.

Pip is an orphan, brought up in a village on the Essex marshes by his disagreeable sister and her husband Joe Gargery, the kind-hearted village blacksmith. Life is harsh and Pip has few prospects until he receives from an anonymous benefactor the chance of escaping the forge for a more promising life in London. But his expectations are fraught with difficulties as he is haunted by figures from his past such as the escaped convict Magwitch, the eccentric Miss Havisham, and her proud, beautiful ward, Estella.

Look down as you buzz across America, and Oklahoma looks like another “flyover state.” A closer inspection, however, reveals one of the most tragic, fascinating, and unpredictable places in the United States In this book, Russell Cobb tells the story of a state rich in natural resources and artistic talent, yet near the bottom in education and social welfare. Raised in Tulsa, Cobb engages Oklahomans across the boundaries of race and class to hear their troubles, anxieties, and aspirations and delves deep to understand their contradictory and often stridently independent attitudes.

BOOK 1 - LESS THAN HUMAN Naya and her friends have survived together since they were children on the only home they’ve ever known. But when they make a shocking discovery, it changes everything they believed about their little world. Naya’s peaceful life is about to take an unexpected turn she never saw coming.

One moment, a certain salaryman is on cloud nine, that promotion finally within his grasp, and the next, he’s keeled over pain, and that was all she wrote. Luckily for him, fate had a bit more to say. A world of magic, monsters, and other such life-shortening entities await his newly...

Imposter syndrome—the irrational self-doubt we feel despite obvious success—can strike at any time, at work or at home. Such crippling anxiety and worry, common to so many people, can even undermine your ability to lead a confident and authentic life. In Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, licensed clinical psychologist Kelly Vincent teaches you how to navigate these complicated feelings and how to guide yourself toward lasting change.

What happens when your best friend in the entire world is ALSO the man you're in love with? What if he means more to you than anything else in the whole wide world... but telling him how you feel would ruin the amazing friendship you already have? So you keep quiet. You smile through it. You learn to live with the ache while he moves on with other people... and you just try to survive it, all while your heart breaks more and more. No matter how much the pain continues to grow, it would be nothing compared to not having him in your life at all. Book 1 of the I’m Not Dante’s Series

When the world falls apart, so do the rules that held it together. The cities are gone. The laws that once governed society have crumbled to dust. In a world where survival comes first, the lines between right and wrong blur, and the only thing left to hold onto is the people who matter most. Jennifer and Hunter have made it this far by relying on each other. Through hunger, violence, and the constant threat of losing everything, their bond has only grown stronger. But as the world continues to unravel, so do the boundaries that once seemed unbreakable. Book One in a gripping post-...

The stuff of conspiracy theories makes for great, entertaining stories in movies, books, and television. And there is no shortage of subjects: from who really killed JFK to the truth behind 9/11. And then, there are subjects from alien invasions to the Moon landing was simulated - theories that are truly out of this world, which according to some, is flat. Many of these crazy concepts have jumped off the pages or screens to become so pervasive in our culture that thousands - even millions - subscribe to them as reality.