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  Autoportrait

  Jesse Ball

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  Jesse Ball has produced fourteen acclaimed works of deeply empathetic absurdism in poetry and fiction. Now, he offers listeners his first memoir, one that showcases his "humane curiosity" (James Wood) and invites the listener into a raw and personal account of love, grief, and memory. Inspired by the memoir Édouard Levé put to paper shortly before his death, Autoportrait is an extraordinarily frank and intimate work from one of America's most brilliant young authors. 
   
   
   
  The subtle power of Ball's voice conjures the richness of everyday life. In each chapter, half-remembered moments are woven together with the joys and triumphs—and the mistakes and humiliations, too—that somehow tell us who we are, why we are here. Held at the same height as tragic accounts of illness or death are moments of startling beauty, banality, or humor: "I wake in the morning, I sit, I walk long distances. If there is somewhere to swim, I may swim. If I have a bicycle, I will ride it, especially to meet someone. There is no more preparing for me to do, other than preparing for death, and I do that by laughing. Not laughing at death, of course. Laughing at myself." 
   
    
   
  An extraordinary memoir that reminds us what is possible, Autoportrait will leave you feeling utterly invigorated, inspired, and a little afraid.

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  The Third British Empire

  Alfred Eckhard Zimmern

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  The Third British Empire. Sir Alfred Eckhard Zimmern (1879–1957) was an English classical scholar, historian, and political scientist writing on international relations. His book, The Third British Empire, was among the first to apply the expression "British Commonwealth" to the British Empire. He is also credited with the phrase "welfare state", which was made popular a few years later by William Temple.

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  Aztec Astronomy and Astrology:...

  Editors Charles River

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  Nearly 500 years after the Spanish conquered their mighty empire, the Aztecs are often remembered today for their major capital, Tenochtitlan, as well as being fierce conquerors of the Valley of Mexico who often engaged in human sacrifice rituals. Unlike the Maya, the Aztecs are not widely viewed or remembered with nuance, in part because their own leader burned extant Aztec writings and rewrote a mythologized history explaining his empire’s dominance less than a century before the Spanish arrived. Naturally, Cortes and other Spaniards depicted the Aztecs as savages greatly in need of conversion to Catholicism. While the Maya are remembered for their astronomy, numeral system, and calendar, the Aztecs have primarily been remembered in a far narrower way, despite continuing to be a source of pride to Mexicans through the centuries. 
  	For the Aztec, astronomy was not a purely scientific pursuit but intimately linked to religious, mythological, and ideological elements that were of the highest importance. The celestial realm held a sacred nature, as did the many gods and goddesses that dwelt there, so for all Mesoamerican cultures, astronomy was a fundamental part of their daily lives. Thus, astronomy was present in their calendars, religion, and even agriculture, and in close relation to astronomy, the concept of time was also an essential part of their worldview. The Aztec recorded many of the astronomical events they observed in codices and hieroglyphic inscriptions, but the main evidence of their deep astronomical knowledge comes from their calendar system. This information was then used to plan the orientation of buildings and ceremonial centers, which were aligned to sunrises or sunsets corresponding to special dates, such as solstices or equinoxes. Observational calendars were also used to schedule agricultural activities, as well as rituals, festivals, and celebrations, on an annual cycle.

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  Socrates: A short biography - 5...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Socrates, Greek philosopher: Life and works in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  Children of Mothers with...

  Virginia Gilbert

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  Were you raised by a parent whose moods controlled the room? Did love always come with fear, confusion, or guilt? 
  You’re not imagining it — and you’re not alone. Growing up with a mother who suffers from Borderline Personality Disorder often means living in a home where emotions explode, boundaries shift daily, and your own needs are quietly erased. Even as an adult, that damage lingers — in your relationships, self-worth, and voice. 
  And yet, there is a way forward. 
  Whether your mother was diagnosed or you’re only now recognizing the patterns, this is the honest, compassionate, and empowering conversation you’ve been waiting to hear. 
  You’ll get answers. You’ll feel seen. And — most importantly — you’ll learn what to do next. 
  🎧 Inside, you'll discover how to:Recognize the most common signs of Borderline Personality Disorder — and how they affect parentingUnderstand how BPD differs from Narcissistic Personality Disorder — and why it mattersSpot the early emotional wounds of growing up with a borderline or narcissistic parentIdentify how emotional neglect shapes adult identity, anxiety, and relationshipsStop the cycle of guilt, self-blame, and toxic loyaltyLearn why people-pleasing, perfectionism, or emotional shutdown might not be your faultSet firm boundaries without drowning in guiltSay “no” without explanation — and feel good about itBuild trust, confidence, and a strong, independent sense of selfReclaim your future without abandoning your pastYou don’t have to keep shrinking yourself to fit someone else's broken lens of love. You get to define who you are — and this audiobook shows you exactly how to begin.

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  Life in Hyperspace

  Chris Solaas

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  With four year college degrees under our belts and a dab of training in Child Psychology, my wife and I thought we were ready for anything when it came to this parenting gig. We had no idea we would be outnumbered and outgunned. From diet to riot, meds to charts, we've tried it all, to train up our kids in the way they should grow. 
  From the Home School of Hard Knocks, our four ADD and ADHD kids have taught us more about coping and planning ahead than any four year college degree could have, especially when it comes to understanding what goes on in the mind of a five-year-old in a Buzz Lightyear costume flying on a treadmill, To Infinity, and Beyond.

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