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  Principles of Economics Book 4:...

  ALFRED MARSHALL

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  Principles of Economics was a leading economics textbook of Alfred Marshall (1842-1924), first published in 1890. Marshall began writing the book in 1881, and he spent much of the next decade at work on it.His plan for the work gradually extended to a two-volume compilation on the whole of economic thought; the first volume was published in 1890 to worldwide acclaim that established him as one of the leading economists of his time. It brought the ideas of supply and demand, of marginal utility and of the costs of production into a coherent whole, and became the dominant economic textbook in England for a long period. The second volume, which was to address foreign trade, money, trade fluctuations, taxation, and collectivism, was never published at all. (Summary from Wikipedia)This reading is based on the eighth edition, published in 1920.

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  A Small Boy and Others

  Henry James

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  Journey into the fascinating childhood memories of Henry James in "A Small Boy and Others." This audiobook offers a unique glimpse into the formative years of one of literature's most celebrated authors. Through James' introspective lens, you'll explore the themes of innocence, family dynamics, and the development of a writer's sensibilities. With its vivid storytelling and keen observations, the narrative provides a rich and intimate portrait of the author's early life and the influences that shaped his literary genius. As you listen, you'll be transported to a bygone era and gain insight into the creative mind of a young boy destined for literary greatness.

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  Many Things Invisible

  Carrington MacDuffie

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  This haunting collection of 15 spoken word pieces penned by a widely published poet interweaves with sound design to create evocative and richly colored works of the imagination. Surreal, with a hint of the fairy tale, crossing grittiness and darkness with sweetness and light, the stories and images seem to emerge from the dream state.  The sound design includes original music, found sound, field recordings and electronics, providing a soundscape for the poetry.This highly original, multi-layered confluence of language and sound can be experienced intimately for the depth of its content, or enjoyed lightly for its strange dreamy atmosphere.

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  Perseverance - Life and Death in...

  Stephan Kesting

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  An adventurer, firefighter, and jiu-jitsu practitioner embarks on a journey of a lifetime—a thousand–mile voyage through the Canadian subarctic—after recovering from a life-threatening illness. 
  The Canadian North is a vast and lonely land where bears roam free, fires rage unchecked, and storms blast every living thing on the tundra. When Stephan Kesting, already no stranger to pushing his own physical limits, was faced with a rare illness, he knew the only way for him to recover in both body and mind was to dig even deeper. 
  Despite the dangers inherent in the subarctic, Kesting sets out on an unimaginably difficult journey. Completely alone for six weeks in the wilderness, where a single mistake could cost his life, Kesting followed in the footsteps of the native peoples and earliest explorers. In this deepest solitude and wracked with self-doubt, he found the strength to endure. 
  Perseverance is the moving and nail-biting account of his journey from near-death to a raw embrace of adventure and life. Inspirational, vulnerable, and honest, Kesting shares the lessons he learned in the wilderness that will help us hold onto hope in our darkest moments and show how we can find the strength to overcome any obstacle.

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  The Presidential Fringe -...

  Mark Stein

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  This offbeat slice of American history places the story of our great republic beneath an unexpected lens: that of fringe candidates for president of the United States. Mark Stein explores how their quest for our nation’s highest office helped to amplify voices otherwise quashed during their day. His careening tour through elections past includes the efforts of true pioneers in the quest for social equality in our country: the first woman to run for president, Victoria Woodhull in 1872; the first African American to run for president, George E. Taylor, in 1904; and the first openly gay cross-dressing candidate for president, Joan Jett Blakk in 1992. 
  But The Presidential Fringe also takes a look at those who would jest their way into the Oval Office, from comedians such as Will Rogers and Gracie Allen to Pat Paulsen and Stephen Colbert. Along the way, Stein shows how even seemingly zany candidates, such as “Live Forever” Jones, Vegetarian Party candidate John Maxwell, Flying Saucer Party candidate Gabriel Green, or most recently, Vermin Supreme, provide extraordinary insights of clarity into who we were when they ran for president and how we became who we are today. Ultimately, Stein’s examination reveals that it was often precisely these fringe candidates who planted the seeds from which mainstream candidates later harvested genuine, positive change. 
  Written in Stein’s direct and witty style, The Presidential Fringe surveys and portrays an American landscape rife with the unlikely, unassuming, unexpected, and (in a few cases) unbalanced presidential hopefuls who, in their own way, have contributed to this nation’s founding quest to form a more perfect Union.

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  Strictly GI - The WWII Letters...

  Patricia Arnold

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  Strictly G.I.: A Woman’s War Through Letters 
  In 1942, Wanda set off on a journey unlike any other—one that would place her among the first women to serve overseas in World War II. As a member of the 149th WAAC Post Headquarters Company, she bore witness to a rapidly changing world, navigating the challenges of military life with unwavering spirit, humor, and resilience. 
  Drawn from a rare collection of letters and V-mail, Strictly G.I. offers a firsthand account of the war from a soldier who defied convention. From training at Fort Des Moines to marching before generals in North Africa, Wanda’s words paint a vivid picture of enlisted life—equal parts duty, camaraderie, and sacrifice. 
  Yet, for all her dedication, Wanda and her fellow WAACs were denied the same rights as their male counterparts: no overseas pay, no veterans’ benefits, no guarantees if they were wounded—or worse. Despite it all, Wanda rose quickly through the ranks, forging friendships, finding love, and documenting the reality of war in letters that echo with emotion and insight. 
  In one chilling reflection, she writes: 
  "We have a radio in our 'room,' and whenever we get a shortwave station from the States, it makes a person stop and think. You don’t know—you can’t possibly know what war really is—in all reality." 
  More than a historical record, Strictly G.I. is a testament to perseverance, a glimpse into the heart and mind of a woman who stood her ground in a world not yet ready for her.

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