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Discover captivating stories brought to life through Audio.You will have the opportunity to enrich your life with the magic of words and explore new horizons of learning.With engaging episodes and the flexibility to listen wherever and whenever you want, you can gain valuable knowledge and skills.You can listen and download our Audio Books Summaries for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelter

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17:12

Selected Poems

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2025/10/16

Features well-known pieces such as "The Scholar-Gypsy," the "Tristram and Iseult" cycle, and "Sohrab and Rustum," along with other lyrical and reflective poems. Additionally, the source includes explanatory notes offering context for specific poems and allusions within Arnold's work. Finally, a concluding section presents bibliographic information from "Crowell's Red Line Poets," listing various literary collections and other published works, alongside details about the Project Gutenberg Literary

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29:26

Planetary Spells & Rituals: Practicing Dark & Light...

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2025/10/15

A practical guide to magickal and esoteric rituals, emphasizing their role as extensions of one's spiritual journey rather than mere spellcasting. Digitalis outlines planetary influences (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto) and their astrological correspondences as key elements in spellcraft, alongside the importance of intention, focus, and altered consciousness. The excerpts detail various spells and rituals, ranging from personal healing and self-acceptance to

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17:26

Pinball

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2025/10/14

Introduces a narrator with a peculiar fondness for hearing stories from strangers about their hometowns, collecting them like a "bear getting ready for hibernation." The narrative also follows the Rat, a character grappling with loneliness and the passage of time. Both individuals encounter various unusual situations and characters, including twin girls who mysteriously appear in the narrator's apartment and a Spanish lecturer with an obsessive knowledge of obscure pinball machines. The story

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18:30

Pilgrims Way: By the winner of the Nobel Prize in...

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2025/10/13

Centers on Daud, an immigrant navigating the complexities of life in England while wrestling with his past in Africa. The narrative explores themes of racial prejudice and cultural displacement, as Daud encounters both overt hostility and subtle condescension. His relationships, particularly with Catherine and his friend Karta, illuminate the challenges of connection and identity in a foreign land. Furthermore, the text touches upon post-colonial experiences and the lingering impact of empire,

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30:37

The Procrastination Equation: How to Stop Putting...

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2025/10/12

Explores the phenomenon of procrastination, defining it as an irrational delay of tasks despite knowing it's against one's best interest. It introduces the "Procrastination Equation," a formula based on expectancy, value, and time (impulsiveness), to explain why people put things off. The author, a researcher in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, synthesizes findings from over eight hundred studies across various disciplines to understand the causes and consequences of procrastination in

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23:36

Physics II For Dummies

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2025/10/11

A comprehensive guide to advanced physics concepts, picking up where a foundational Physics I course concludes. It simplifies complex topics like electricity, magnetism, various types of waves (sound and light), and modern physics principles such as special relativity and atomic structure. The text explains fundamental phenomena, including electromagnetic waves, light refraction and reflection through lenses and mirrors, and the wave-particle duality of matter, all while relating these ideas to

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24:48

Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction

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2025/10/10

Aims to provide accessible yet stimulating overviews of diverse subjects, written by experts and translated into numerous languages. The provided text offers a glimpse into the book's contents, introducing core philosophical concepts through discussions of Plato's Crito, Hume's Of Miracles, and various "isms" like materialism and idealism. It further explores prominent philosophers such as Mill, Nietzsche, Descartes, and Hegel, examining their contributions to ethical theories, political philosophy,

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18:30

The Serpent Grail: The Truth Behind the Holy Grail,...

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2025/10/09

Presents an extensive exploration of the Holy Grail and its ancient origins, proposing a "Grail Triad" consisting of three levels: a practical elixir, allegorical myths and legends, and the experience of enlightenment. The authors argue that the serpent is a central, recurring symbol across these levels and diverse cultures, representing both a literal source for a healing substance and a metaphor for wisdom and spiritual transformation. The text frequently references historical, mythological, and

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28:38

The Ark, The Shroud, and Mary: The Untold Truths...

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2025/10/08

Explores the esoteric and symbolic meanings behind biblical relics and narratives, arguing that many religious stories are retellings of older mystical traditions rather than literal historical events. The author, Philip Gardiner, examines connections between the Ark of the Covenant, the Shroud of Turin, and the figure of Mary, suggesting they represent universal concepts of divine connection, inner wisdom, and the feminine divine. Gardiner traces these themes through various ancient cultures,

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18:57

Gnosis: The Secrets of Solomon's Temple Revealed

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2025/10/07

Explore the concept of "gnosis" as a direct, mystical experience of the divine within oneself, distinguishing it from intellectual dogma. Gardiner, whose work is praised for its clarity and depth, challenges conventional historical and religious narratives, particularly regarding the literal existence of Solomon's Temple, instead positing it as a symbolic representation of inner enlightenment. The text extensively connects serpent symbolism, ancient myths, and various spiritual traditions (including

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18:15

Perfect English Grammar: The Indispensable Guide to...

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2025/10/06

Offers practical advice and rules for improving writing and speaking skills. It covers a broad spectrum of English language topics, including parts of speech, spelling and formatting, sentence structure, verbs, nouns, abbreviations, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, interjections, and punctuation. The author, a seasoned lexicographer, emphasizes that effective communication is key, often prioritizing clarity and understanding over rigid adherence to antiquated rules. The

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22:56

Penpal

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2025/10/05

Recounts the fragmented and often unreliable memories of a narrator's childhood, particularly focusing on his friendship with Josh and a mysterious event involving a penpal letter. The narrative explores themes of memory's fallibility, the innocence of childhood adventures, and the unsettling realization of a deeper, darker reality lurking beneath seemingly ordinary experiences. It details the narrator's early life in a transitional, rural neighborhood, his close bond with his best friend Josh, and

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25:14

Peace, Love and Healing: Bodymind Communication & the...

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2025/10/04

Explore the profound connection between a patient's mindset and their physical well-being. Siegel, a retired surgeon and founder of ECaP (Exceptional Cancer Patients), argues that self-healing is an innate human ability often overlooked by conventional medicine. He advocates for an integrated approach that combines modern medical science with an individual's will to live, emotional expression, and spiritual peace. The text emphasizes the power of positive attitudes, love, forgiveness, and hope in

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16:46

Eleven Minutes

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2025/10/03

Follows the journey of Maria, a young Brazilian woman, from her innocent childhood dreams of love to her experiences as a prostitute in Switzerland. The narrative explores themes of sexuality, loneliness, the search for happiness, and self-discovery, contrasting Maria's professional life with her personal quest for meaning. Interspersed within Maria's story are philosophical reflections on love, pain, and human nature, along with a Hymn to Isis and an Afterword by Paulo Coelho discussing the

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40:03

The Last Three Minutes: Conjecture About The Ultimate...

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2025/10/02

Explores the ultimate fate of the universe, drawing on contemporary cosmological theories. It investigates various scenarios for the universe's end, from a "heat death" of perpetual expansion and cooling, to a "big crunch" of eventual collapse. Davies discusses the big-bang theory as the universe's origin and how initial conditions influence its demise. The text also examines threats to humanity and Earth, like cometary impacts and solar expansion, and speculates on the potential for technological

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15:39

Paranoid

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2025/10/01

Centers on a deeply rooted past tragedy—the death of Luke Hollander twenty years prior—and its unfolding consequences in the present. The narrative primarily follows Rachel, Luke's sister, who has been haunted by the belief she caused his death, and Cade Ryder, a detective and Rachel's ex-husband, as they both become entangled in a new wave of murders connected to the original incident. As old friendships are revisited and long-held secrets are brought to light, including the true circumstances of

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16:50

Merchant of Death: Money, Guns, Planes, and the Man...

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2025/09/30

Provides a comprehensive overview of Viktor Bout's extensive and controversial air transportation network, highlighting his alleged involvement in global arms trafficking, particularly in conflict zones across Africa and Afghanistan. The text explores Bout's cunning business practices, his ability to exploit loopholes in international law, and his close ties to various warlords, rebel groups, and even some governments. It also details the struggles of international bodies like the UN and various

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24:55

Metaphors of Mind: An Eighteenth-Century Dictionary

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2025/09/30

Explores the pervasive use of metaphors related to the mind, soul, and human experience in eighteenth-century literature and thought. The author details their methodology for compiling a dictionary of these metaphors, emphasizing the use of digital humanities tools and a "desultory reading" approach to sift through vast amounts of text. Key thematic entries discussed include animals, coinage, empire, legal judgment, interiority (rooms), impressions, and writing, each illustrating how figurative

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21:31

Mental Health Issues and the University Student

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2025/09/29

Explores the diverse mental health challenges faced by university students, distinguishing college experiences from those of non-attending peers. It examines various conditions like anxiety, depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, and psychosis, along with their impact on academic performance and social life. The source also addresses the unique difficulties of specific student populations, including international students, LGBTQ+ individuals, those with disabilities, and non-traditional

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18:49

Mennonites, Amish, and the American Civil War

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2025/09/29

Offers an in-depth examination of the diverse experiences of Mennonite and Amish communities during the American Civil War, highlighting their varied responses to political pressures and conscription based on their geographic location—Virginia, Pennsylvania, and the Midwest. It explores how their religious convictions of nonresistance intersected with the intensely nationalistic fervor of the era, revealing instances of unionist sympathies, Confederate leanings, and efforts to secure conscientious

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