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  Enuma Elish - The Epic of Creation

  L. W. King

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  Dive deep into the primordial mists of time, where the ancient gods of Mesopotamia danced and battled, giving shape to the world as we know it. "Enuma Elish: The Epic of Creation," brilliantly translated by L.W. King, takes you on a mesmerizing journey to the very origins of civilization and its mythic tales of creation. 
  Experience the power of this epic as never before, with the masterful narration of Dennis Logan. His riveting voice brings to life the tumultuous events and divine characters of the Enuma Elish. Let the soundscape envelop you, transporting you to the banks of the Euphrates and the majestic ziggurats, where these tales were once shared. 
  Why listen to this audiobook?Discover the roots of many contemporary myths and religious stories, and trace the ancient lineage of creation tales.Relish in the rich, evocative translation by L.W. King, who painstakingly brings forth the nuances and beauty of the original text.Immerse yourself in the unparalleled delivery of Dennis Logan, whose voice paints vivid imagery, making the gods, battles, and primal elements almost tangible.Engage in the intellectual delight of understanding ancient civilizations, their beliefs, and their views on existence and creation. 
  "Enuma Elish: The Epic of Creation" is more than just a tale. It’s a testament to humanity's age-old quest to understand its place in the cosmos. Whether you're a lover of history, mythology, or captivating storytelling, this audiobook promises a profound experience. 
  Join the annals of time, witness the divine saga, and let the origins of creation resonate in your very soul.

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  Magical Thinking - True Stories

  Augusten Burroughs

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  This book was written in an era before trigger warnings. Sensitive readers please proceed with caution. —Love, Augusten.From the #1 bestselling author of Running with Scissors and Dry—a contagiously funny, heartwarming, shocking, twisted, and absolutely magical collection. True stories that give voice to the thoughts we all have but dare not mention. It begins with a Tang Instant Breakfast Drink television commercial when Augusten was seven. Then there is the contest of wills with the deranged cleaning lady. The execution of a rodent carried out with military precision and utter horror. Telemarketing revenge. Dating an undertaker. And much more. A collection of true stories that are universal in their appeal, yet unabashedly intimate and very funny.A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press.

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  Martin van Buren - The...

  Kelly Mass

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  Martin Van Buren was an American attorney and statesman who acted as the United States' 8th president between 1837 to 1841. He was the ninth ruler of New York, the tenth US Secretary of State, and the 8th Vice President of the United States. 
  He was a creator of the Democratic Party. With the support of well-known leaving President Andrew Jackson and the Democratic Party's organizational strength, he won the 1836 governmental election. 
  He was the 3rd and last incumbent vice president to be chosen president till 1988. Because of the bad financial conditions surrounding the Panic of 1837, he lost his reelection quote in the year 1840 to the Whig candidate, William Henry Harrison. Van Buren rose to prominence as a senior statesman and anti-slavery activist later in life, leading the Free Soil Party ticket in the 1848 governmental election. 
  Let’s learn more about this president of the United States, who was of Dutch origin.

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  Dr Heidigger's experiment - From...

  Nathaniel Hawthorne

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  Nathaniel Hawthorne was born on 4th July 1804 in Salem, Massachusetts, a town synonymous with the earlier Salem Witch Trials. It was instrumental in Hawthorne’s later use of American Gothic and dark romanticism in his writing. 
  He was a mere four years old when his father died and his mother took him and his two sisters to live with her family and then on to their own home in Raymond, Maine. The young Hawthorne had a passion for fiction and poetry and voraciously read the works of Ann Radcliffe, Henry Fielding and Lord Byron.  
  He was sent to college at his maternal uncle’s insistence. During these years he met and befriended Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and future U S president Franklin Pierce. These friendships were lifelong and to have a crucial impact on his writings and career.  
  At college Hawthorne had made attempts at writing short stories and essays but without opportunities to publish. It was only in 1828 that he finally published his novel ‘Franshawe’ to little success and so he began work as editor for the American Magazine of Useful and Entertaining Knowledge.  
  Hawthorne’s short stories were first published in magazines but in 1837 were collected and published as ‘Twice-Told Tales’. A steady literary career still did not come his way and so he worked in a good position at Salem’s port and married the love of his life Sophia Peabody. They moved to live in ‘The Old Manse’ at Concord, Massachusetts.   
  Finally. in 1850 came spectacular literary and commercial success with ‘The Scarlet Letter’ followed by ‘The House of the Seven Gables’ the following year.  
  In 1852, Hawthorne published a biography of presidential candidate Franklin Pierce. After Pierce’s victory he was appointed consul in Liverpool, a position that offered prestige, money and fame. At the end of this appointment he returned several times to Europe before settling in Massachusetts and resuming writing and publication. 
  During the early 1860’s his health declined and on 19th May 1864 during a trip to Plymouth, New Hampshire. He was 59 and was buried in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Concord, Massachusetts.

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  William Wilberforce - Take up...

  Janet Benge, Geoff Benge

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  For two hundred years, British slave ships plied in the Middle Passage, taking African men, women, and children to their doom. Ending slavery in the mighty British Empire seemed like an impossible dream, but once William Wilberforce resolved to represent the abolitionists in Parliament, he would fight to the bitter end - for nearly half a century - to achieve that goal. Together with a community of dynamic reformers, Wilberforce struggled to rid his nation of evil and to give dignity and freedom to all people - slave and slave trader, poor and powerful. His example continues to inspire others to use their gifts and influence to do good against the odds.

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  Life as a Casketeer - *Stars of...

  Francis Tipene, Kaiora Tipene

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  *Stars of the hit television series The Casketeers, as seen on Netflix* 
    
  Francis and Kaiora Tipene aren't your typical funeral directors. With their famous humour and big-hearted personalities, the TVNZ and Netflix reality TV stars are changing the way we think about death and grief. 
  Life as a Casketeer reveals how Francis and Kaiora grew up in families that had few possessions but were rich with love and tikanga, and how they came to work in their often misunderstood profession. It's also a book about the Maori world view and traditional funeral customs. The Tipenes make death feel less mysterious and life feel more precious. 
  But most of all, Life as a Casketeer is a love story - for whanau, for culture and for each other. It is full of joy and sorrow, tears and laughter.  
  HarperCollins Australia 2022

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