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Here you will find the complete novels and novellas of Leo Tolstoy in the chronological order of their original publication. - Childhood - Boyhood - Youth - Family Happiness - The Cossacks - War and Peace - Anna Karenina - The Death of Ivan Ilyich - The Kreutzer Sonata - Resurrection - The Forged Coupon - Hadji Murad
Priceless Wisdom from a Modern Tao Te Ching Odyssey“...this book will completely absorb your attention from the beginning...” —Emanuele Pettener, PhD, assistant professor of Italian and writer in residence at Florida Atlantic University#1 New Release in Chinese Poetry, Asian Poetry, and Tao Te ChingA literary memoir like no other, Monk of Park Avenue recounts novelist and martial master Monk Yon Rou’s spiritual journey of self-discovery. Learn from Yon Rou as he tackles tragedy and redemption on an unforgettable soul-searching odyssey.A spiritual journey with extraordinary encounters. Yon Rou’s memoir is a kaleidoscopic ride through the upper echelons of New York Society and the nature-worshipping, sword-wielding world of East Asian religious and martial arts. Monk of Park Avenue divulges a privileged childhood in Manhattan, followed by the bitter rigors of kung fu in China and meditations in Daoist temples. Join Yon Rou’s adventure as he encounters kings, Nobel laureates, and the Mob. Witness this martial master’s incarceration in a high-mountain Ecuadorian hellhole and fight for survival in Paraguay’s brutal thorn jungle. Meet celebrities along the way. A story of love, loss, persistence, triumph, and mastery, The Monk of Park Avenue is peopled with the likes of Milos Forman, Richard Holbrooke, Paul McCartney, Warren Beatty and now-infamous opioid purveyors, the Sackler Family. Yun Rou’s memoir is no mere celebrity tell-all, but a novelist and martial master’s path to self-discovery.The Monk of Park Avenue offers you:Paths for personal and spiritual growthAnecdotal stories of self-discovery and insights into how to liveAn eloquent, candid exploration of spiritual transformationIf you loved Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, To Shake the Sleeping Self, or Lao Tzu by Ursula K. Le Guin, you’ll love The Monk of Park Avenue. Also, be sure to read Monk Yon Rou’s Mad Monk Manifesto, winner of both the Gold & Silver 2018 Nautilus Book Award.Ver livro
"In the hopes of reaching the moon men fail to see the flowers that BLOSSOM at their feet." Albert Schweitzer, Theologian. Aklima Bibi's story is no ordinary story. It reveals a cycle of violence from her forced marriage, the domestic abuse she endured, the failure and subsequent corruption of the police she desperately wanted to help her and even an attempted contract killing. Her sin?; she was an educated British Bangladeshi woman, an intelligent professional who was used and abused in the name of money, property and most significantly, for her UK passport. "We're seeing a generational strategy to emigrate to the UK." Alan Morrison, the British Consul in Bangladesh, BBC – My Forced Unwanted Wedding, 2011. Londoni Bride is the alarming true story of how Aklima found herself a modern-day slave in Britain in the name of honour and izzat. Her experiences are timely and devastating, as they expose the growing trend of trading young women for their extended family's betterment. She was expected to support not only her own family, but her abusive husband's family too. Aklima Bibi has fought valiantly against the odds for her rights as a Muslim woman, for her right to an education, a career and for her children's future. Her story shines a light on a grievous injustice being suffered by countless young British Muslim women today.Ver livro
Few empires in history have matched the power and influence of the Mongol Empire. Under the leadership of Genghis Khan, the Mongols conquered lands stretching from China to Europe, reshaping civilizations and trade forever. This audiobook takes you deep into the story of how a nomadic warrior built the largest contiguous empire in history. Discover: ✅ How Genghis Khan rose from exile to absolute power ✅ The brilliant military strategies that made the Mongols unstoppable ✅ How the empire transformed trade, governance, and cultural exchange ✅ The true legacy of Genghis Khan, beyond myth and legend The Great Mongol Empire of Genghis Khan is a must-listen for history lovers, military enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the rise and fall of great civilizations.Ver livro
This is no ordinary parish, and no ordinary priest - a true story of poverty, haunting, exorcism, birth, death and murderSeth was a priest. He served for 10 years and 163 days. Then he decided to die.“Have you ever questioned whether you are doing the right thing?”Beginning with his bungled suicide attempt, Faithless charts the incidents within Seth's ministry that led him to that point. From dealing with a cult leader to performing exorcisms in haunted houses, Seth has seen the unimaginable. He has escaped from the clutches of a man who showed signs of being possessed and helped rebuild families after unthinkable tragedy.These incidents in his life have one common thread. A young man struggling to find the right thing to do in some of the most desperate situations. All the time, his once boundless faith was dwindling. Will Seth be forced to take a different path?Ver livro
A memoir to entertain and inspire anyone who is wondering if there can be a more fulfilling way to work, wishing for a better business life, dreaming of the possibilities that could come from working remotely. Frustrated with her corporate job writing for the top music industry magazine, Susan leaps into the unknown during the worldwide economic meltdown of 2008-2009. Despite having little money, she quickly forms her micro-mini-media company-of-one to create a dreamy life. Join Susan as she builds a unique business lifestyle that soon takes her from America, across Europe and eventually to Brazil -- and results in thousands of music business executives viewing Susan as one of the most influential music business commentators in the world. Share her experiences with mice and men, working remotely while cycling along the Danube River in Austria, creating a parallel life in southwestern France and even figuring out ways to exercise inside the Ritz Paris Club without becoming a hotel guest. Feel what Susan feels as she lives through some of the most embarrassing and the most heart-rending moments that shape her most important decisions, learning not only who she is but who she could become, ultimately realizing a dream she never quite imagined. And still today continuing to build her unique business lifestyle. Every thought, every conversation, every experience, every story ... is true.Ver livro
What if the power to persuade was more dangerous than a sword? In a verbal battlefield where charisma and cunning meet truth and integrity, Socrates challenges famed rhetoricians Gorgias, Polus, and Callicles. Through riveting argument and fearless logic, Plato explores: • The Seduction of Rhetoric – Can a man skilled in words bend justice to his will? • Moral Strength vs. Political Might – Who truly has power: the tyrant or the virtuous? • The Soul at Stake – A daring argument that how we speak reveals who we are. • A Timeless Lesson – In an age of influencers and image, Plato reminds us that character still matters most. Perfect for listeners hungry for wisdom in a noisy world, this audiobook delivers an unforgettable intellectual duel that remains shockingly modern.Ver livro
