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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 Duthoit's Vision - From their...

  Arthur Machen

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  Arthur Llewelyn Jones was born in Caerleon, Monmouthshire on the 3rd March 1863. 
  Machen came from a long line of clergymen, and when he was two, his father became vicar of a small parish about five miles north of Caerleon, and Machen was brought up at the rectory there. 
  In his early years he received an excellent classical education, but family poverty ruled out university, and he was sent to London to sit exams to attend medical school but failed the exams.  He did show literary promise with the publication of the poem ‘Eleusinia’ in 1821.  But life in London was difficult and it was only in 1884 that he published again and was taken on to translate several French works which thereafter became the standard editions for many years. 
  In 1887, his father died.  That same year he married Amelia Hogg, a maverick music teacher with a passion for the theatre.  He also began to receive legacies from Scottish relatives which allowed him to devote more time to writing. 
  After publishing in literary magazines in 1894 he published his first book ‘The Great God Pan’.  Its sexual and horrific content very much helped sales. 
  Over the next decade or so he wrote some of his best work but was unable to find a publisher mainly due to the collapse of the decadent market over Oscar Wilde’s scandalous trial. 
  In 1899, his wife died and during his long recovery he took up acting and travelled around the country as part of a travelling company.  Three years later he was publishing again and had remarried. 
  Re-publishing of earlier works helped anchor both his reputation and his income.  By the time the Great War opened Europe’s wounds he returned to the public eye with ‘The Bowmen’ helped by the publicity around the ‘Angel of Mons’ episode. 
  However, by the late 20’s new works had dried up and his back catalogue was no longer a source of regular income. 
  In 1932 he received a Civil List pension of ₤100 per annum but other work was not forthcoming.  His finances finally stabilised with a literary appeal in 1943 for his eightieth birthday and allowed him to live his remaining years in relative comfort. 
  Arthur Machen died on 15th December 1947 in Beaconsfield. He was 84.

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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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