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Best Sellers
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12 Rules for Life
- An Antidote to Chaos
- Written by: Jordan B. Peterson, Norman Doidge MD
- Narrated by: Jordan B. Peterson
- Length: 15 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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What does everyone in the modern world need to know? Renowned psychologist Jordan B. Peterson's answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths....
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Listening to this was like sitting through church.
- By William H. on 2018-05-06
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A New Earth
- Awakening Your Life's Purpose
- Written by: Eckhart Tolle
- Narrated by: Eckhart Tolle
- Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Eckhart Tolle presents listeners with an honest look at the current state of humanity....
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A great follow up
- By Travis on 2018-06-02
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How to Know a Person
- The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen
- Written by: David Brooks
- Narrated by: David Brooks
- Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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As David Brooks observes, “There is one skill that lies at the heart of any healthy person, family, school, community organization, or society: the ability to see someone else deeply and make them feel seen—to accurately know another person, to let them feel valued, heard, and understood.”....
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This book has good information, people with BPD beware.
- By Amie on 2024-04-01
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The Obstacle Is the Way
- The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
- Written by: Ryan Holiday
- Narrated by: Ryan Holiday
- Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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The Obstacle is the Way has become a cult classic, beloved by men and women around the world who apply its wisdom to become more successful at whatever they do....
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Inspiring content, narration was difficult
- By Mark on 2023-03-17
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Letting Go
- The Pathway of Surrender
- Written by: David R. Hawkins MD
- Narrated by: Peter Lownds PhD
- Length: 12 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Letting Go describes a simple and effective means by which to let go of the obstacles to enlightenment and become free of negativity....
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Loved it
- By Margarita on 2018-09-19
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Meditations
- Written by: Marcus Aurelius, George Long - translator, Duncan Steen - translator
- Narrated by: Duncan Steen
- Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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One of the most significant books ever written by a head of state, the Meditations are a collection of philosophical thoughts by the Emperor Marcus Aurelius....
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Listed dozens of times
- By Steven on 2018-08-18
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12 Rules for Life
- An Antidote to Chaos
- Written by: Jordan B. Peterson, Norman Doidge MD
- Narrated by: Jordan B. Peterson
- Length: 15 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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What does everyone in the modern world need to know? Renowned psychologist Jordan B. Peterson's answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths....
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Listening to this was like sitting through church.
- By William H. on 2018-05-06
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A New Earth
- Awakening Your Life's Purpose
- Written by: Eckhart Tolle
- Narrated by: Eckhart Tolle
- Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Eckhart Tolle presents listeners with an honest look at the current state of humanity....
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A great follow up
- By Travis on 2018-06-02
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How to Know a Person
- The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen
- Written by: David Brooks
- Narrated by: David Brooks
- Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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As David Brooks observes, “There is one skill that lies at the heart of any healthy person, family, school, community organization, or society: the ability to see someone else deeply and make them feel seen—to accurately know another person, to let them feel valued, heard, and understood.”....
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This book has good information, people with BPD beware.
- By Amie on 2024-04-01
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The Obstacle Is the Way
- The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
- Written by: Ryan Holiday
- Narrated by: Ryan Holiday
- Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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The Obstacle is the Way has become a cult classic, beloved by men and women around the world who apply its wisdom to become more successful at whatever they do....
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Inspiring content, narration was difficult
- By Mark on 2023-03-17
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Letting Go
- The Pathway of Surrender
- Written by: David R. Hawkins MD
- Narrated by: Peter Lownds PhD
- Length: 12 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Letting Go describes a simple and effective means by which to let go of the obstacles to enlightenment and become free of negativity....
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Loved it
- By Margarita on 2018-09-19
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Meditations
- Written by: Marcus Aurelius, George Long - translator, Duncan Steen - translator
- Narrated by: Duncan Steen
- Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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One of the most significant books ever written by a head of state, the Meditations are a collection of philosophical thoughts by the Emperor Marcus Aurelius....
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Listed dozens of times
- By Steven on 2018-08-18
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Determined
- A Science of Life Without Free Will
- Written by: Robert M. Sapolsky
- Narrated by: Kaleo Griffith
- Length: 14 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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One of our great behavioral scientists, the bestselling author of Behave, plumbs the depths of the science and philosophy of decision-making to mount a devastating case against free will, an argument with profound consequences....
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A Perspective Changing Book
- By Amazon Customer on 2023-10-26
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Discipline Is Destiny
- The Power of Self-Control
- Written by: Ryan Holiday
- Narrated by: Ryan Holiday
- Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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In his bestselling book Courage is Calling, author Ryan Holiday made the Stoic case for a bold and brave life. In this much-anticipated second book of his Stoic Virtue series, Holiday celebrates the awesome power of self-discipline and those who have seized it....
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Not for me
- By Amazon Customer on 2023-05-17
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Sapiens. Une brève histoire de l'humanité
- Written by: Yuval Noah Harari
- Narrated by: Philippe Sollier
- Length: 15 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Le cadeau idéal pour toute la famille, pour comprendre d'où nous venons, qui nous sommes et vers où va le monde...
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un livre totalement renversant. j'ai adoré !!!!
- By Anonymous User on 2018-10-10
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Courage Is Calling
- Fortune Favors the Brave
- Written by: Ryan Holiday
- Narrated by: Ryan Holiday
- Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins
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Almost every religion, spiritual practice, philosophy and person grapples with fear. The most repeated phrase in the Bible is “Be not afraid.” The ancient Greeks spoke of phobos, panic and terror. It is natural to feel fear, the Stoics believed, but it cannot rule you....
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Stay in your lane, Ryan.
- By Cherokee199X on 2023-01-23
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Meditations
- Penguin Classics
- Written by: Marcus Aurelius, Diskin Clay, Martin Hammond
- Narrated by: Richard Armitage
- Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins
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Written in Greek by an intellectual Roman emperor without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a wide range of fascinating spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the leader struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe....
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Wisdom of ages. Similar to St. Paul's writing.
- By Simon on 2020-06-21
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The Daily Stoic
- 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
- Written by: Ryan Holiday, Stephen Hanselman
- Narrated by: Brian Holsopple
- Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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The Daily Stoic offers a daily devotional of Stoic insights and exercises, featuring all-new translations from Emperor Marcus Aurelius, playwright Seneca, and many more....
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don't get the audible version
- By Xeones on 2021-01-18
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The Happiness Hypothesis
- Written by: Jonathan Haidt
- Narrated by: Ryan Vincent Anderson
- Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins
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Award-winning psychologist Jonathan Haidt, the author of The Righteous Mind, shows how a deeper understanding of the world's philosophical wisdom and its enduring maxims can enrich and even transform our lives....
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I prefer Jonathan Haidt's voice
- By Heather S. on 2019-11-10
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Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life
- Living the Wisdom of the Tao
- Written by: Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
- Narrated by: Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
- Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Five hundred years before the birth of Jesus, a God-realized being named Lao-tzu in ancient China dictated 81 verses....
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clear your mind and let go with this book
- By Kelly Fisher on 2018-07-22
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Ikigai
- The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
- Written by: Héctor García, Francesc Miralles
- Narrated by: Walter Dixon
- Length: 3 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Bring meaning and joy to all your days with this internationally best-selling guide to the Japanese concept of ikigai....
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This book has not much to do with the subject.
- By Alex Schenker on 2020-10-10
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Meditations
- A New Translation
- Written by: Marcus Aurelius, Gregory Hays - translator
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 4 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Nearly two thousand years after it was written, Meditations remains profoundly relevant for anyone seeking to lead a meaningful life....
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Many Lives, Many Masters
- The True Story of a Prominent Psychiatrist, His Young Patient, and the Past-Life Therapy That Changed Both Their Lives
- Written by: Brian L. Weiss MD
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders
- Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins
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From author and psychotherapist Dr. Brian Weiss comes the classic New York Times best seller on the true case of the past-life therapy that changed the lives of both the prominent psychiatrist and young patient involved - now featuring a new afterword by the author....
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not enjoyable read
- By Anonymous User on 2022-03-12
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The Convoluted Universe: Book One
- Written by: Dolores Cannon
- Narrated by: Randal Schaffer, Cherise Knapp
- Length: 21 hrs and 59 mins
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The Convoluted Universe: Book One is the sequel to The Custodians. This book contains some of the more complicated concepts in metaphysics that Dolores Cannon discovered through 20 years of using deep hypnosis to explore the subconscious mind....
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Amazing book
- By Philippe Boivin on 2020-03-10
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The Emerald Tablets of Thoth the Atlantean
- Written by: M. Doreal
- Narrated by: John Marino
- Length: 2 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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The history of the tablets translated in the following book is strange and beyond the belief of modern scientists. Their antiquity is stupendous, dating back some 36,000 years.
The writer is....
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Fascinating recounting of our ancient beginnings!
- By Avaline on 2018-09-19
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How to Think Like a Roman Emperor
- The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius
- Written by: Donald J. Robertson
- Narrated by: Donald J. Robertson
- Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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In How to Think Like a Roman Emperor, psychotherapist Donald Robertson weaves stories of the life of Marcus Aurelius from the Roman histories together with explanations of Stoicism - its philosophy and its psychology - to enlighten today’s listeners....
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outstanding! changed my life
- By marcel on 2020-06-18
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Inner Engineering
- A Yogi's Guide to Joy
- Written by: Jaggi Vasudev - Sadhguru
- Narrated by: Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev
- Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Inner Engineering is a comprehensive process to align your body, mind, emotions, and energy in order to create the life you want to live....
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Captivating
- By Rachel on 2018-09-17
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The Road to Character
- Written by: David Brooks
- Narrated by: Arthur Morey, David Brooks
- Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Looking to some of the world's greatest thinkers and inspiring leaders, Brooks explores how, through internal struggle and a sense of their own limitations, they have built a strong inner character....
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Not sure what I was expecting...
- By Amazon Customer on 2019-04-10
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Tao Te Ching
- A New English Version
- Written by: Stephen Mitchell, Lao Tzu
- Narrated by: Stephen Mitchell
- Length: 1 hr and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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In 81 brief chapters, Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching, or Book of the Way, provides advice that imparts balance and perspective, as well as a serene and generous spirit....
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Outstanding
- By Alex Timofte on 2019-03-06
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Friedrich Nietzsche Collection: Thus Spoke Zarathustra and Beyond Good and Evil
- Written by: Friedrich Nietzsche
- Narrated by: Jonathan Waters
- Length: 18 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Enjoy this Friedrich Nietzsche collection combining two of Nietzsche's most noteworthy pieces, Thus Spoke Zarathustra and Beyond Good and Evil, into one audiobook....
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AUDIBLE! Name the books and chapters.
- By jason brown on 2022-12-14
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Fierce Self-Compassion
- How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive
- Written by: Kristin Neff
- Narrated by: Jean Ann Douglass
- Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins
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The author of Self-Compassion follows up her groundbreaking book with new ideas that expand our notion of self-kindness and its capacity to transform our lives, showing women how to balance tender self-acceptance with fierce action to claim their power and change the world....
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Judgmental and biased
- By Katie Meilleur on 2023-01-25
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Memories, Dreams, Reflections
- Written by: C.G. Jung
- Narrated by: James Cameron Stewart
- Length: 16 hrs and 51 mins
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In 1957, four years before his death, Carl Gustav Jung, psychiatrist and psychologist, began writing his life story. But what started as an exercise in autobiography soon morphed into an altogether more profound undertaking.
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The Better Angels of Our Nature
- Why Violence Has Declined
- Written by: Steven Pinker
- Narrated by: Arthur Morey
- Length: 36 hrs and 39 mins
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Faced with the ceaseless stream of news about war, crime, and terrorism, one could easily think we live in the most violent age ever seen....
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Better read than listened to
- By Mike Reiter on 2018-01-02
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Starry Messenger
- Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization
- Written by: Neil deGrasse Tyson
- Narrated by: Neil deGrasse Tyson
- Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins
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Bringing his cosmic perspective to civilization on Earth, Neil deGrasse Tyson shines new light on the crucial fault lines of our time—war, politics, religion, truth, beauty, gender, and race—in a way that stimulates a deeper sense of unity for us all....
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There is really nothing deep about the book.
- By Client Kindle on 2023-11-16
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Antifragile
- Things That Gain from Disorder
- Written by: Nassim Nicholas Taleb
- Narrated by: Joe Ochman
- Length: 16 hrs and 14 mins
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From the best-selling author of The Black Swan and one of the foremost thinkers of our time, a book on how some things actually benefit from disorder. Taleb’s message is revolutionary: What is not antifragile will surely perish....
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So annoyingly biased
- By seekerHAP on 2019-05-11
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Manifest
- 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life
- Written by: Roxie Nafousi
- Narrated by: Roxie Nafousi
- Length: 4 hrs and 39 mins
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Written by self-development coach and "Queen of Manifesting" Roxie Nafousi, this book is the essential guide to anyone and everyone wanting to feel more empowered in their lives....
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Getting mindset right
- By Tracy Fong on 2023-12-16
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Unveiling the Mysteries, Vol 1
- A Journey through Science's Greatest Puzzles
- Written by: Byeong Jae Chun
- Narrated by: Sarah Bellingham
- Length: 1 hr and 32 mins
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Welcome to a journey through some of the most profound and captivating mysteries of our existence. In this narrative, we delve into three enigmatic realms that have puzzled thinkers, scientists, and dreamers for centuries: the cosmic shadows of dark matter and dark energy, the intricate enigma of consciousness, and the ancient, enduring puzzle of life's origins. This exploration is not just a scientific endeavor; it is a voyage into the essence of curiosity and wonder.
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A Philosophy for the End of Nature
- Rethinking Humanity in the Anthropocene
- Written by: The Curious Philosopher
- Narrated by: Lara Terco
- Length: 38 mins
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In this era of unprecedented environmental crisis, it's no longer enough to simply admire nature – we must fundamentally rethink our relationship with it. "A Philosophy for the End of Nature - Rethinking Humanity in the Anthropocene" challenges the traditional Western ideas that have placed humans above the natural world, leading us down a dangerous path of exploitation. This thought-provoking book delves into the philosophical roots of the Anthropocene, the proposed geological epoch defined by humanity's profound impact on Earth's ecosystems.
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Two Fundamental Problems of the Theory of Knowledge
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In a letter of 1932, Karl Popper described Die beiden Grundprobleme der Erkenntnistheorie–The Two Fundamental Problems of the Theory of Knowledge–as ‘…a child of crises, above all of …the crisis of physics.' The two fundamental problems of knowledge that lie at the center of the book are the problem of induction, that although we are able to observe only a limited number of particular events, science nevertheless advances unrestricted universal statements; and the problem of demarcation, which asks for a separating line between empirical science and non-science.
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Have you ever wondered how a babbling baby transforms into a master of words? In this engaging and accessible exploration of language acquisition, we dive into the revolutionary ideas of Noam Chomsky. His theory of a Language Acquisition Device (LAD) and Universal Grammar suggests that humans are born with an innate blueprint for understanding language.
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Self-Reliance (Annotated)
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"Self-Reliance" is an 1841 essay written by American transcendentalist philosopher and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson. It contains the most thorough statement of one of Emerson's recurrent themes: the need for each individual to avoid conformity and false consistency, and follow his own instincts and ideas. It is the source of one of Emerson's most famous quotations: "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines.
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Layers of Truth
- Navigating the Objective from the Subjective
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You may think that a simple concept like Truth should be easy to describe and easy to understand. But like many simple concepts, it becomes so much more complicated the further you go. Author Drew Weatherhead endeavors to display the complexity of the objective Truth that we're forced to navigate from our subjective viewpoints through a variety of meta constructs. These Layers of Truth that make up the whole of our reality can help us recognize how we perceive the parts of it in which we exist.
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Unveiling the Mysteries, Vol 1
- A Journey through Science's Greatest Puzzles
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Welcome to a journey through some of the most profound and captivating mysteries of our existence. In this narrative, we delve into three enigmatic realms that have puzzled thinkers, scientists, and dreamers for centuries: the cosmic shadows of dark matter and dark energy, the intricate enigma of consciousness, and the ancient, enduring puzzle of life's origins. This exploration is not just a scientific endeavor; it is a voyage into the essence of curiosity and wonder.
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A Philosophy for the End of Nature
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In this era of unprecedented environmental crisis, it's no longer enough to simply admire nature – we must fundamentally rethink our relationship with it. "A Philosophy for the End of Nature - Rethinking Humanity in the Anthropocene" challenges the traditional Western ideas that have placed humans above the natural world, leading us down a dangerous path of exploitation. This thought-provoking book delves into the philosophical roots of the Anthropocene, the proposed geological epoch defined by humanity's profound impact on Earth's ecosystems.
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Two Fundamental Problems of the Theory of Knowledge
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In a letter of 1932, Karl Popper described Die beiden Grundprobleme der Erkenntnistheorie–The Two Fundamental Problems of the Theory of Knowledge–as ‘…a child of crises, above all of …the crisis of physics.' The two fundamental problems of knowledge that lie at the center of the book are the problem of induction, that although we are able to observe only a limited number of particular events, science nevertheless advances unrestricted universal statements; and the problem of demarcation, which asks for a separating line between empirical science and non-science.
Written by: Karl Popper
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Layers of Truth
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Stoicism for Dummies
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Stoicism for Dummies will teach you the basic principles of stoic philosophy and show you how it can help you navigate the ups and downs of life. We all face challenges and setbacks, and, if we have the right mindset, we can sail through them with ease. This book offers a comprehensive look at Stoic philosophy, uncovering its strengths and attractions and shedding light on its limitations, both in the ancient world where it was developed, and in our world today. Learn how you can apply stoic principles for personal growth and better living.
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In 1972, the young philosopher Peter Singer published "Famine, Affluence and Morality," which rapidly became one of the most widely discussed essays in applied ethics. Through this article, Singer presents his view that we have the same moral obligations to those far away as we do to those close to us. He argued that choosing not to send life-saving money to starving people on the other side of the earth is the moral equivalent of neglecting to save drowning children because we prefer not to muddy our shoes. If we can help, we must—and any excuse is hypocrisy.
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A Treatise on Cosmic Fire
- Written by: Alice A. Bailey
- Narrated by: Lucis Publishing Companies
- Length: 43 hrs and 8 mins
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Although this book was one of the first to be written by Alice Bailey in collaboration with the Tibetan, it is probably the most timeless, profound and least understood. "A Treatise on Cosmic Fire" deals with the underlying structure of occult teaching for the present era, with vast cosmic processes reproduced though all areas of life from universe to atom. It is, therefore, no book for the proof-demanding concrete mind, or for those who dabble in the spectacular and the phenomenal.
Written by: Alice A. Bailey
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Believable
- Discover the God That Saves All
- Written by: J.D. Atkinson
- Narrated by: J.D. Atkinson
- Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins
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Believable explores a wealth of evidence for the existence of a creator that designed our world, walked among us, loves all people without fail, and will never give up until he wins every last heart. Find refreshing perspectives and compelling answers to age-old questions surrounding creation, the nature of good and evil, heaven and hell, salvation, death, and the ultimate fate of humanity. With its engaging style and thought-provoking approach, Believable promises to redefine listeners' understanding of God and the true meaning of hope.
Written by: J.D. Atkinson
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The Classic of Filial Piety
- Written by: Kenneth Wolfe
- Narrated by: Kenneth B. Wolfe
- Length: 23 mins
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This is a new translation of the ancient Confucian classic, the Xiào Jīng ("Classic of Filial Piety").
Written by: Kenneth Wolfe
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Living in a Time of Dying
- Cries of Grief, Rage, Love, and Hope
- Written by: Meghan Elizabeth Tauck, William Douglas Horden
- Narrated by: Meghan Elizabeth Tauck
- Length: 5 hrs and 59 mins
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Living in a Time of Dying is a spiritual manifesto for our times. It undertakes the sobering task of inviting us to feel the full weight of not only the inevitability of death, but the impending collapse of our human civilization, as evidenced through the social, psychospiritual, and ecological crises that we face in the 21st century on this planet Earth. Written for all those struggling with grief and fear about the future of our world, it offers a deeply poignant and compassionate vision for how to live in such times with integrity, courage, and grace.
Written by: Meghan Elizabeth Tauck, and others
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The Classic Collection of Soren Kierkegaard
- Fear and Trembling, Philosophical Fragments, Sickness Unto Death
- Written by: Soren Kierkegaard
- Narrated by: Mark Bowen, Peter Coates
- Length: 15 hrs and 51 mins
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Soren Kierkegaard was a Danish theologian, philosopher, poet, social critic, and religious author who is widely considered to be the first existentialist philosopher. He wrote critical texts on organized religion, Christianity, morality, ethics, psychology, and the philosophy of religion, displaying a fondness for metaphor, irony, and parables. Much of his philosophical work deals with the issues of how one lives as a "single individual", giving priority to concrete human reality over abstract thinking and highlighting the importance of personal choice and commitment.
Written by: Soren Kierkegaard
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Life, Earth, and Politics
- Written by: Sherman Lewis
- Narrated by: Mike DelGaudio
- Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins
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Science, not speculative philosophy, is the only guide, however imperfect, to the nature of existence. Science culture uses and supports science. The social brain experiences free will and needs religious faith. Empathy is a choice based on intuition. We need a better scientific understanding of dogma and chauvinism, and this book explores these issues. It also describes the Crisis of the Anthropocene is a wakeup that needs to overcome ignorance and naïve optimism, and reach our deepest emotions.
Written by: Sherman Lewis
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The Coming Insurrection
- Written by: The Invisible Committee
- Narrated by: Jason McCoy
- Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins
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"The Coming Insurrection" is a provocative manifesto penned by the enigmatic collective known as The Invisible Committee, which surfaced in France in 2007. This radical leftist treatise diagnoses contemporary society as deeply afflicted by the malaises of capitalism, alienation, and pervasive surveillance, arguing that the fabric of modern life is leading inexorably towards societal collapse.
Written by: The Invisible Committee
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Delusion and Mass Delusion
- Written by: Joost A. M. Meerloo
- Narrated by: John Riddle
- Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins
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Drawing from extensive psychiatric expertise and historical examples, Meerloo explores the vulnerabilities of the human mind to external influences, shedding light on the profound impact of social dynamics on shaping beliefs and perceptions. With profound insights into the roots of mass hysteria, indoctrination, and ideological fanaticism, "Delusion and Mass Delusion" remains a timeless exploration of the complexities of human psychology and societal behavior.
Written by: Joost A. M. Meerloo
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The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Plain English
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- Narrated by: Peter Wickham
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In simple and straightforward language, Bhante Gunaratana shares the Buddha's teachings on mindfulness and how we can use these principles to improve our daily lives, deepen our mindfulness, and move closer to our spiritual goals. Based on the classic Satipatthana Sutta, one of the most succinct yet rich explanations of meditation, Bhante's presentation is nonetheless thoroughly modern.
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The Art of War
- Written by: Sun Tzu
- Narrated by: Aidan Gillen
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The 13 chapters of The Art of War, each devoted to one aspect of warfare, were compiled by the high-ranking Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher Sun-Tzu. In spite of its battlefield specificity, The Art of War has found new life in the modern age, with leaders in fields as wide and far-reaching as world politics, human psychology, and corporate strategy finding valuable insight in its timeworn words.
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interesting
- By Anonymous User on 2018-09-20
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The Complete Book of Five Rings
- Written by: Miyamoto Musashi, Kenji Tokitsu - editor/translator
- Narrated by: Brian Nishii
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The Complete Book of Five Rings is an authoritative version of Musashi's classic The Book of Five Rings, translated and annotated by a modern martial arts master, Kenji Tokitsu. Tokitsu has spent most of his life researching the legendary samurai swordsman and his works, and in this book he illuminates this seminal text, along with several other works by Musashi.
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Exceptional
- By Brendan Kirchner on 2020-07-28
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Taoism
- An Essential Guide
- Written by: Eva Wong
- Narrated by: Emily Zeller
- Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins
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For the first time, the great depth and diversity of Taoist spirituality is introduced in a single, accessible manual. Taoism, known widely today through the teachings of the classic Tao Te Ching and the practices of t'ai chi and feng-shui, is less known for its unique traditions of meditation, physical training, magical practice, and internal alchemy. Covering all of the most important texts, figures, and events, this essential guide illuminates Taoism's extraordinarily rich history and remarkable variety of practice.
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Not what I was expecting but it was something
- By Jaelan on 2020-06-25
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The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Plain English
- Written by: Bhante Henepola Gunaratana
- Narrated by: Peter Wickham
- Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins
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In simple and straightforward language, Bhante Gunaratana shares the Buddha's teachings on mindfulness and how we can use these principles to improve our daily lives, deepen our mindfulness, and move closer to our spiritual goals. Based on the classic Satipatthana Sutta, one of the most succinct yet rich explanations of meditation, Bhante's presentation is nonetheless thoroughly modern.
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The Art of War
- Written by: Sun Tzu
- Narrated by: Aidan Gillen
- Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
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The 13 chapters of The Art of War, each devoted to one aspect of warfare, were compiled by the high-ranking Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher Sun-Tzu. In spite of its battlefield specificity, The Art of War has found new life in the modern age, with leaders in fields as wide and far-reaching as world politics, human psychology, and corporate strategy finding valuable insight in its timeworn words.
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interesting
- By Anonymous User on 2018-09-20
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The Complete Book of Five Rings
- Written by: Miyamoto Musashi, Kenji Tokitsu - editor/translator
- Narrated by: Brian Nishii
- Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins
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The Complete Book of Five Rings is an authoritative version of Musashi's classic The Book of Five Rings, translated and annotated by a modern martial arts master, Kenji Tokitsu. Tokitsu has spent most of his life researching the legendary samurai swordsman and his works, and in this book he illuminates this seminal text, along with several other works by Musashi.
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Exceptional
- By Brendan Kirchner on 2020-07-28
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Taoism
- An Essential Guide
- Written by: Eva Wong
- Narrated by: Emily Zeller
- Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins
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For the first time, the great depth and diversity of Taoist spirituality is introduced in a single, accessible manual. Taoism, known widely today through the teachings of the classic Tao Te Ching and the practices of t'ai chi and feng-shui, is less known for its unique traditions of meditation, physical training, magical practice, and internal alchemy. Covering all of the most important texts, figures, and events, this essential guide illuminates Taoism's extraordinarily rich history and remarkable variety of practice.
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Not what I was expecting but it was something
- By Jaelan on 2020-06-25
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The Human Element
- Written by: Brianna Wiest
- Narrated by: Brianna Wiest
- Length: 1 hr and 49 mins
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This is the story of becoming, the process of actualization that we all go through, especially when we are most unaware that it's happening. Written with striking familiarity and uncanny understanding, this audiobook will open your heart and touch your soul by putting into words the things that are both deeply rooted and hidden in us that we miss them even when they are most transparent.
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A source of peace and inspiration
- By Ursa on 2023-02-22
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Breath By Breath
- The Liberating Practice of Insight Meditation
- Written by: Larry Rosenberg, David Guy, Jon Kabat-Zinn - foreward
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
- Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins
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Freedom from suffering is not only possible, but the means for achieving it are immediately within our grasp - literally as close to us as our own breath. This is the 2,500-year-old good news contained in the Anapanasati Sutra, the Buddha's teaching on cultivating both tranquility and deep insight through full awareness of breathing. In this book, Larry Rosenberg brings this timeless meditation method to life.
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A Guide to the Good Life
- The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy
- Written by: William B. Irvine
- Narrated by: James Patrick Cronin
- Length: 8 hrs and 3 mins
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One of the great fears many of us face is that despite all our effort and striving, we will discover at the end that we have wasted our life. In A Guide to the Good Life, William B. Irvine plumbs the wisdom of Stoic philosophy, one of the most popular and successful schools of thought in ancient Rome, and shows how its insight and advice are still remarkably applicable to modern lives. In A Guide to the Good Life, Irvine offers a refreshing presentation of Stoicism, showing how this ancient philosophy can still direct us toward a better life.
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Convinced to try stoicism
- By NewMom1520 on 2017-10-19
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Why I Am a Hindu
- Written by: Shashi Tharoor
- Narrated by: Andrew Hoffland
- Length: 13 hrs and 2 mins
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In Why I Am a Hindu, one of India’s finest public intellectuals gives us a profound book about one of the world’s oldest and greatest religions. Starting with a close examination of his own belief in Hinduism, he ranges far and wide in his study of the faith.
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Another great read/listen
- By Bijutom on 2023-07-30
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Phenomenology of Spirit
- Written by: G. W. F. Hegel, A. V. Miller - translator, J. N. Findlay
- Narrated by: David DeVries
- Length: 29 hrs and 38 mins
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Perhaps one of the most revolutionary works of philosophy ever presented, The Phenomenology of Spirit is Hegel's 1807 work that is in numerous ways extraordinary. A myriad of topics are discussed, and explained in such a harmoniously complex way that the method has been termed Hegelian dialectic. Ultimately, the work as a whole is a remarkable study of the mind's growth from its direct awareness to scientific philosophy, proving to be a difficult yet highly influential and enduring work.
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The Healing Power of Mind
- Simple Meditation Exercises for Health, Well-Being, and Enlightenment (Buddhayana Series, VII)
- Written by: Tulku Thondup, Daniel Goleman - foreword
- Narrated by: Elijah Alexander
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This book is an invitation to awaken the healing power of mind through inspiring images and sounds, mindful movements, positive perceptions, soothing feelings, trusting confidence, and the realization of openness. The healing principle on which these exercises are based is the universal nature and omnipresent power envisioned in Mahayana Buddhism. Yet for healing, we don't have to be believers in any particular faith.
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amazing
- By Kimberly J. on 2024-03-22
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Culture and Imperialism
- Written by: Edward Said
- Narrated by: Peter Ganim
- Length: 19 hrs and 59 mins
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A landmark work from the intellectually auspicious author of Orientalism, this book explores the long-overlooked connections between the Western imperial endeavor and the culture that both reflected and reinforced it. This classic study, the direct successor to Said's main work, is read by Peter Ganim ( Orientalism).
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Training the Samurai Mind
- A Bushido Sourcebook
- Written by: Thomas Cleary - translator/editor
- Narrated by: Brian Nishii
- Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins
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Training the Samurai Mind gives an insider's view of the samurai world: the moral and psychological development of the warrior, the ethical standards they were meant to uphold, their training in both martial arts and strategy, and the enormous role that the traditions of Shintoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism had in influencing samurai ideals.
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great narration and great book!!!
- By Amazon Customer on 2022-08-28
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Hagakure
- The Book of the Samurai
- Written by: Yamamoto Tsunetomo, William Scott Wilson - translator
- Narrated by: Brian Nishii
- Length: 5 hrs and 4 mins
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Living and dying with bravery and honor is at the heart of Hagakure, a series of texts written by an 18th-century samurai, Yamamoto Tsunetomo. It is a window into the samurai mind, illuminating the concept of bushido (the Way of the Warrior), which dictated how samurai were expected to behave, conduct themselves, live, and die.
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I love this book! Thank you Brian!
- By Anonymous User on 2020-03-18
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Wanderlust
- A History of Walking
- Written by: Rebecca Solnit
- Narrated by: Liisa Ivary
- Length: 13 hrs and 58 mins
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Drawing together many histories - of anatomical evolution and city design, of treadmills and labyrinths, of walking clubs and sexual mores - Rebecca Solnit creates a fascinating portrait of the range of possibilities presented by walking. Arguing that the history of walking includes walking for pleasure as well as for political, aesthetic, and social meaning, Solnit focuses on the walkers whose everyday and extreme acts have shaped our culture, from philosophers to poets to mountaineers.
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At the Existentialist Café
- Freedom, Being, and Apricot Cocktails
- Written by: Sarah Bakewell
- Narrated by: Antonia Beamish
- Length: 14 hrs and 39 mins
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Paris, near the turn of 1933. Three young friends meet over apricot cocktails at the Bec-de-Gaz bar on the rue Montparnasse. They are Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir and their friend Raymond Aron, who opens their eyes to a radical new way of thinking. Pointing to his drink, he says, 'You can make philosophy out of this cocktail!'
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Engaging and Insightful Overview of Existentialism
- By Kindle Customer on 2021-11-28
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The Philosopher and the Wolf
- Lessons from the Wild on Love, Death and Happines
- Written by: Mark Rowlands
- Narrated by: Gareth Armstrong
- Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins
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This fascinating book charts the relationship between Mark Rowlands, a rootless philosopher, and Brenin, his extraordinarily well-travelled wolf. More than just an exotic pet, Brenin exerted an immense influence on Rowlands as both a person and, strangely enough, as a philosopher, leading him to reevaluate his attitude toward love, happiness, nature, and death.
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Le bonheur avec Spinoza
- L'Ethique reformulée pour notre temps
- Written by: Bruno Giuliani
- Narrated by: Florent Cheippe
- Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins
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Spinoza est peut-être le plus grand philosophe de l'Occident, mais il est si difficile à lire que très peu arrivent à le comprendre. Voici son "Éthique" rendue enfin accessible à tous dans une version simplifiée et modernisée enrichie de précieuses explications et de nombreux exemples. Reformulant l'Éthique dans le sens des sagesses non-duelles, Bruno Giuliani met en lumière l'intuition la plus révolutionnaire de l'œuvre, souvent incomprise de ses lecteurs, à savoir que le véritable sens de Dieu - c'est-à-dire la nature - est en réalité la Vie.
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Un chef-d’oeuvre
- By Joubert Andre on 2023-01-25
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A Secular Age
- Written by: Charles Taylor
- Narrated by: Dennis Holland
- Length: 42 hrs and 7 mins
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What does it mean to say that we live in a secular age? Almost everyone would agree that we - in the West, at least - largely do. And clearly the place of religion in our societies has changed profoundly in the last few centuries. In what will be a defining book for our time, Charles Taylor takes up the question of what these changes mean - of what, precisely, happens when a society in which it is virtually impossible not to believe in God becomes one in which faith, even for the staunchest believer, is only one human possibility among others.
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The best historical account on secularization
- By Amazon Customer on 2019-10-17
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The Antidote
- Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking
- Written by: Oliver Burkeman
- Narrated by: Oliver Burkeman
- Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins
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The Antidote is a series of journeys among people who share a single, surprising way of thinking about life. What they have in common is a hunch about human psychology: that it’s our constant effort to eliminate the negative that causes us to feel so anxious, insecure, and unhappy. And that there is an alternative "negative path" to happiness and success that involves embracing the things we spend our lives trying to avoid.
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A limited perspective on positivity
- By Ryan C. on 2020-09-24
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The Prophet
- Written by: Kahlil Gibran
- Narrated by: Riz Ahmed
- Length: 1 hr and 25 mins
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On the face of it, a simple book of 26 poem fables sharing one man’s wisdom. But The Prophet is so much more than that. It has inspired people from John F Kennedy to The Beatles and became the '60s Bible of counterculture – all because of the timeless truths it shared. Each poem takes a different theme – pleasure, beauty, freedom, joy and sorrow – as the fictional Al Mustapha shares his thoughts and experiences as he prepares to travel back to his island home.
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The narration is superb!!!!
- By T Woodward on 2023-07-29