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  A Rare Recording of Poet John...

  John Ciardi

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  John Anthony Ciardi (June 24, 1916 - March 30, 1986) was an American poet, translator, and etymologist. While primarily known as a poet, Ciardi pursued etymology, contributed to the Saturday Review as a columnist and long-time poetry editor, directed the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference in Vermont, and recorded commentaries for National Public Radio. In 1959, Ciardi published a book on how to read, write, and teach poetry, How Does a Poem Mean?, which has proven to be among the most-used books of its kind. In the following recordings, Ciardi reads "And They Lived Happily Ever After For Awhile," “To Judith, I,” “Happiness,” and “The Lamb.”

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  Morals of the Market The: Book...

  Briefly Summaries

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The Morals of the Market, by Jessica Whyte.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jessica Whyte.
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  In The Morals of the Market, explore the intersection of neoliberalism and human rights, uncovering how economic ideologies have reshaped global discourses on morality and justice. This thought-provoking book reveals the historical and ideological roots of neoliberalism, showing how its advocates integrated free market principles with human rights frameworks to advance their agendas. Challenging conventional narratives, it exposes the tensions between individual freedoms and collective responsibilities in an era of market dominance. Essential for anyone interested in understanding the moral dimensions of economic policies and their implications for social justice.

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  History of Poland: A Captivating...

  Captivating History

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  If you want to discover the captivating history of Poland, then keep listening… 
  Poland, a modern state in the very center of Europe, used to be a battlefield of many nations. Throughout its history, Poland had to fight for its independence—for its very existence. This Captivating Guide to Polish History will get you acquainted with the country that is probably most overlooked in historical studies. Sure, everyone knows the Second World War started with the Nazi occupation of Poland, but the country is old and very rich in events, great kings, ruling nobles, and defining culture. 
  In the History of Poland, you will find answers to questions such as: 
  -         When did the Slavs first settle in central Europe? 
  -         Who united the Slavic tribes and founded the medieval Polish kingdom? 
  -         How did Poland develop during the Piast period? 
  -         How was the kingdom divided among brothers? 
  -         How did distinguished individuals try to reunite Poland, and how did they fail? 
  -         Who was Władysław I Łokietek, and why did he succeed in reuniting the kingdom? 
  -         What was the rule of Casimir III the Great like? 
  -         Why was a Lithuanian grand duke chosen to rule Poland? 
  There are so many interesting facts and pieces of information in this Captivating Guide to Polish History. 
  So pick up this audio book now by clicking the “add to cart” button and learn more about what lies in the very heart of Europe.

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  Planting Gardens on the Moon

  Aliyah Jackson

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  Planting Gardens on the Moon is the first full length poetry collection by Aliyah Jackson. It centers around themes of depression, isolation, and the uncertainties behind the refuge in religion, spirituality and interpersonal relationships.

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  Great Escapes during the World...

  Editors Charles River

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  War has always led to prisoners. In ancient times, many were turned into slaves by the victorious armies, while in medieval Europe, they were often returned to their families in return for a ransom, leading to fortune or poverty depending upon which side one was on. By the Napoleonic era, as armies grew in size and professionalism, many were kept in camps for the duration of the fighting, their captors not wanting to restore their enemies' manpower while the fate of nations hung in the balance. 
  Prisoners were taken across the world, and prisoners of war were typically comprised of two classes: officers and other ranks. Officers were often treated well, as there was still a sort of aristocratic courtesy among officers, particularly among the Germans, British, French, and somewhat less so for the Russians, Italians, and Turks. Concepts such as honor still held considerable currency, and bravery was greatly admired. Enemy officers as a class often had more in common with each other than with the millions of draftees in their armies, so enlisted men as POWs generally were not as well treated. 
  	Regardless of rank though, throughout the war, many of these men did not sit idle. Many spent their time preparing elaborate escape plans in the hopes of returning to their home nations and back to the fight.  
  The Second World War was full of escape stories, some bold, some tragic, and most filled with courage and ingenuity. The greatest number of successful escapes was made by Allied troops in Europe, including soldiers left behind after the fall of France and airmen shot down in bombing raids, but escapes happened across the world, from Canadian trains to German castles, and from the mountains of Italy to the wilds of Australia. Axis as well as Allied troops made their bids for freedom, keeping both sides on their toes. Everybody was looking to make the next great escape.

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  This is Europe - The Way We Live...

  Ben Judah

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  A Times, Financial Times and Telegraph Book of the Year 2023'Illuminates some of the great trends of our time' - Gideon Rachman, Financial Times'Vivid, urgent and unsettling' - Tom Holland, author of Dominion_____What does it now mean to call yourself European? Who makes up this population of some 750 million, sprawled from Ireland to Ukraine, from Sweden to Turkey? Who has always called it home, and who has newly arrived from elsewhere? Who are the people who drive our long-distance lorries, steward our criss-crossing planes, lovingly craft our legacy wines, fish our depleted waters, and risk life itself in search of safety and a new start?In a series of vivid but always empathetic portraits of other people’s lives, journalist Ben Judah invites us to meet them. Drawn from hours of painstaking interviews, these vital stories reveal a vibrant continent which has been transformed by diversity, migration, the internet, climate change, Covid, war and the quest for freedom.Laid dramatically bare, it may not always be a Europe we recognize – but this is Europe._____'An astonishing achievement' - Evening Standard'Brilliantly told . . . highly readable' - The Times

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