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  The Postman Always Rings Twice

  James Cain

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  An amoral young tramp. A beautiful, sullen woman with an inconvenient husband. A problem that has only one, grisly solution -- a solution that only creates other problems that no one can ever solve. 
  First published in 1934 and banned in Boston for its explosive mixture of violence and eroticism, The Postman Always Rings Twice is a classic of the roman noir. It established James M. Cain as a major novelist with an unsparing vision of America's bleak underside, and was acknowledged by Albert Camus as the model for The Stranger. 
  Performed by Stanley Tucci

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  On the Duty of Civil Disobedience

  Henry David Thoreau

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  On the Duty of Civil Disobedience, called Civil Disobedience for short, is an essay by American transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau that was first published in 1849. In it, Thoreau argues that individuals should not permit governments to overrule or atrophy their consciences, and that they have a duty to avoid allowing such acquiescence to enable the government to make them the agents of injustice. Thoreau was motivated in part by his disgust with slavery and the Mexican–American War (1846–1848).
  Famous essay of the author Henry David Thoreau: "The Service", "A Walk to Wachusett", "Paradise (to be) Regained", "Sir Walter Raleigh", "Herald of Freedom", "Wendell Phillips Before the Concord Lyceum", "Reform and the Reformers", Thomas Carlyle and His Works, Resistance to Civil Government (Civil Disobedience), "Slavery in Massachusetts", A Plea for Captain John Brown, The Last Days of John Brown, "Walking", "Life Without Principle", Excursions anthology.

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  Australian Christmas Yarns -...

  Mary Grant Bruce

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  This collection follows on from Australian Christmas Yarns Volume I and consists of ten stories by notable Australian author Mary Grant Bruce (1878-1958). These stories sketch challenges of landscape, relationship, loss and hope. This collection includes:A Coastwise ChristmasSanta Claus, HelperSanta Claus, JuniorSanta Claus, MediatorThe Christmas Cook In Great WatersThe HammockA New Year's Dawn 1A New Year's Dawn 2A New Year's Dawn 3Mary Grant Bruce (1878-1958) was an Australian author, many of whose writings focused on iconic Australian life. As well as publishing 37 books, Mary Grant Bruce wrote regularly for Australian newspapers, often for children. Her most well known works are the books in the Billabong series. Visit marygrantbruce.com.au to find out more.Mary Grant Bruce Family Trust (P)2021 Voices of Today

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  Perceval - The Story of the Grail

  Chrétien de Troyes

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  Chrétien de Troyes' Perceval is the single most important Arthurian romance. It contains the very first mention of the mysterious grail, later to become the Holy Grail and the focal point of the spiritual quest of the knights of Arthur's court. 
   
  Chrétien left the poem unfinished, but the extraordinary and intriguing theme of the Grail was too good to leave, and other poets continued and eventually completed it. This is the only English translation to include selections from the three continuations and from the work of Gerbert de Montreuil, making the romance a coherent whole, and following through Chrétien's essential theme of the making of a knight, in both worldly and spiritual terms. 
   
  It is not hard to see why Chrétien's unfinished story of the Grail proved such a compelling story, for its fundamental theme could hardly have been bolder, clearer or move movingly simple - or more important to its medieval audience. It is about the making of a knight in the most complete sense. 
   
  It is not by chance that the story begins with a boy who had been brought up in a remote forest with no knowledge whatever of the world of knighthood and with only the haziest understanding of matters religious - he does not even know what a church is, let alone a knight's hauberk, shield or lance. 
   
  Chrétien's plan is so forthright and sweeping that he sets out to depict a knight's development from a point of total innocence and ignorance. The importance of the spiritual alongside the martial in the development of a knight, symbolised so powerfully by the Broken Sword, is a constantly recurring theme. 
   
  Gerbert de Montreuil, whose poem is by far the most inspired and methodical continuation of Chrétien's themes, shows by his handling of the broken sword motif that he was acutely aware of how much remained to be done before Perceval was fully worthy to know the secrets of the grail and the lance. 
   
  Nigel Bryant's fluent and engaging translation, with his useful opening introduction to the subject and texts, makes this an absorbing account of the essential Arthurian romance, the origin of the Grail legend. Read with warmth and engagement by Mike Rogers.

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  The House of Silence - and other...

  E. Nesbit

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  E. Nesbit is rightly best known for her children's books but she also wrote works for adults including short stories in the genres of the uncanny, macabre and supernatural. There are five of these in this collection. They are: “The House of Silence”“The Power of Darkness”“The Ebony Frame”“The Pavilion”“The Detective”

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  Fall Asleep to Through the...

  Lewis Carroll

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  Immerse yourself in the enchanting narrative of Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There, the beloved sequel to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, brought to life by the gentle and engaging voice of Elizabeth Grace from Slumber Studios. 
  Are restless nights keeping you awake? Whether it's insomnia or the day's worries that disturb your sleep, our specially-tailored audiobooks are a proven remedy for soothing your mind into restfulness. At Slumber Studios, we focus on creating audio experiences that promote a deep and restful sleep. 
  Allow Elizabeth's calming narration to escort you back through the looking glass with Alice, as she encounters a realm brimming with whimsical oddities. From the nonsensical Tweedledee and Tweedledum to the riddle-loving Humpty Dumpty, join Alice on a journey that defies logic and size, all set against the backdrop of a dreamlike world. 
  Our audiobooks are meticulously crafted with your relaxation in mind, featuring slower narration and calming music designed to lull you into a serene sleep. 
  If you're seeking a peaceful escape at the end of your day, let this audiobook be your gateway to a night of dreams. Just press play, settle comfortably into bed, and drift off as you explore Lewis Carroll's fantastical world. Awake refreshed and rejuvenated after a night of restful sleep.

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