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Thomas Mann regarded his monumental retelling of the biblical story of Joseph as his magnum opus. He conceived of the four parts—The Stories of Jacob, Young Joseph, Joseph in Egypt, and Joseph the Provider—as a unified narrative, a "mythological novel" of Joseph's fall into slavery and his rise to be lord over Egypt. Deploying lavish, persuasive detail, Mann conjures for us the world of patriarchs and pharaohs, the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Palestine, and the universal force of human love in all its beauty, desperation, absurdity, and pain.

In the slums of 18th-century France, Jean-Baptiste Grenouille is born with one sublime gift - an absolute sense of smell. As a boy, he lives to decipher the odors of Paris and apprentices himself to a prominent perfumer who teaches him the ancient art of mixing precious oils and herbs. But Grenouille's genius is such that he is not satisfied to stop there, and he becomes obsessed with capturing the smells of objects. Then one day, he catches a hint of a scent that will drive him on an ever-more-terrifying quest to create the "ultimate perfume" - the scent of a beautiful young virgin.

If you want to stop gambling, then this audiobook can help you. After 30 years of gambling addiction, John Woods placed his last bet on January 5, 2017. Here, he tells the brutally honest story of a lifetime of gambling and the pain and misery it caused not just to John but also to those closest to him. Most importantly, he shares all he has discovered since stopping gambling and beginning recovery. It is estimated that for every problematic gambler, there are a further six to 10 people directly affected and experiencing gambling-related harm.

You can choose where you live, serve, learn, and give. What about where you invest? What if you could align your investments with God’s heart? Imagine the impact that you could have.

The inspirational story of a former Microsoft executive’s quest to build libraries around the world and share the love of books What’s happened since John Wood left Microsoft to change the world? Just ask six million kids in the poorest regions of Asia and Africa. In 1999, at the age of 35, Wood quit a lucrative career to found the nonprofit Room to Read. Described by the San Francisco Chronicle as "the Andrew Carnegie of the developing world", he strove to bring the lessons of the corporate world to the nonprofit sector - and succeeded spectacularly.

On a moonless night in the summer of 1793 a crime was committed in the back room of a New York brothel—the kind of crime that even victims usually kept secret. Instead, seventeen-year-old seamstress Lanah Sawyer did what virtually no one in US history had done before: she charged a gentleman with rape. Her accusation sparked a raw courtroom drama and a relentless struggle for vindication that threatened both Lanah’s and her assailant’s lives.

Now, in the face of the "Great Resignation" and "botsourcing," thought leaders Sanders and Wood present a more positive and promising scenario, where an enterprise recognizes human resources as an asset class that possesses skills that cannot be replaced by automation. Enlightened business leaders will look to create synergy between technology and people, enabling the organization to maximize its capabilities by elevating the basis of decision making with closer-to-perfect information and rationality.

Discover how to strike the perfect screen-time balance. Reap the benefits of technology without the negative consequences. You may find yourself worrying that your child is spending more time in front of a screen than playing outside, learning something new, or socializing with family. All you ever hear is how technology is rotting the brains of your kids, preventing them from developing social skills and exposing them to violence.

Join the legendary scientific trio of Arcot, Wade, and Morey as they embark on a thrilling intergalactic quest against the most merciless aliens in the cosmos. Racing through countless worlds, they uncover hidden secrets and transform them into powerful weapons to defend Earth and its allies. Yet, as the ferocious Thessian enemy grows stronger, colossal space battles become mere skirmishes in an all-out galactic war. Can the Earth team unleash enough energy to halt the advance of these invincible foes, or will the universe itself be consumed in one final explosive showdown?

As the Earth‚As faster-than-light spaceship drifted in the vast void between galaxies, Arcot, Wade, Morey, and Fuller gazed down at a breathtaking sight‚Aîa shimmering expanse of stars that formed their own island universe. Morey calculated rapidly with his slide rule, exclaiming, We made excellent time! Twenty-nine light years in just ten seconds! And you had it on only half power. With a determined push of the control lever to full power, the ship hummed with energy, and sparks crackled in the control room as they hurtled through the darkness of intergalactic space at unimaginable ...

Join John Campbell Jr. as he takes us on a thought-provoking journey into the future of humanity and evolution. What will mankinds ultimate form be in 100,000 years? How will we evolve, and what will our descendants look like? It was 2538 years after the Year of the Son of Man. For six centuries, mankind had been perfecting machines. The Ear-apparatus was discovered seven hundred years prior, followed by the Eye, and much later, the Brain. By the year 2500, machines had evolved to think, act, and operate autonomously. Humanity thrived on the fruits of these creations, while the machines ...

Dive into a thrilling adventure with Black Star Passes, where a daring sky pirate wields his own ingenious weaponry. Experience the tension of first contact with a formidable alien race, a perilous encounter that could jeopardize the safety of two planets. As an ominous dark sun approaches, bringing with it marauders determined to unravel civilization in our Solar System, the brilliant team of scientist-astronauts‚AîArcot, Wade, and Morey‚Aîmust rise to the occasion. This captivating tale marks the early triumphs of John W. Campbell, showcasing his extraordinary imaginative prowess in ...

In today's fast-paced and increasingly complex world, time management skills are more important than ever. With constant demands from work, family, and other obligations, it can be easy to become overwhelmed and lose track of priorities. However, by developing effective time management strategies, individuals can take control of their time and achieve greater success and satisfaction in all aspects of life. This audiobook provides practical and proven strategies for taking control of your time and achieving success.

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and the constant pressure of deadlines? Do you long for a practical roadmap to reclaim your time and achieve greater success? Look no further! This exclusive audiobook bundle is designed to equip you with the essential tools and techniques to master your time like never before.

Discover a powerful, new way to to stop overthinking. Learn about psychedelics including Ayahuasca, San Pedro, Magic Mushrooms and Iboga. Rewild your nervous system and fight-or-flight response. Annnnd hopefully laugh at some puns and bad jokes along the way.

Three years after his triumphant return from Treasure Island, Jim Hawkins learns that Long John Silver has been captured and sentenced to hang. Jim's fateful decision to help Silver propels them into a dangerous search for the greatest treasure of all time: The Pharaoh's Gold!

Whether you, an in-house team or a contractor manages your company's WordPress website, don't miss "WordPress This Week". This podcast is focused on reducing the technical and marketing aspects of WordPress into plain English. The idea is that regardless if you are a DIY WordPress manager or rely on a professional firm, you need to be up-to-date when it comes to WordPress.

Utopian AF is a podcast that examines different areas of our society to answer the question...how can we do better? From serious topics such as crime and punishment to more light-hearted topics such as pet ownership and entertainment, our goal is to leave no stone unturned. New episodes every Wednesday.

Just a group of guys sitting around debating and ranking random topics. Where the brackets are made scientifically and the arguments are all over the place. Come and embrace the debate with us.

The United States of America is at a crossroads. Do we drown in the crashing waves of never ending culture wars? Or do we bring out the best in each other by living up to the better angels of our nature? Braver Angels national ambassador John Wood Jr. brings visionary idealism to American politics through a life lived battling the forces of cynicism at the intersections of race, religion and politics. Follow John as he opens the door to the movement to unite America, challenging political and thought leaders from across the divide to see the best in each other one conversation at a time.