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  The Journals of Dorothy...

  Mr Punch

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  Experience the enchantment of 18th-century English countryside through the mesmerizing voice of Jenny Agutter in "The Journals of Dorothy Wordsworth." Jenny Agutter skilfully breathes life into Dorothy's words and will transport you to a bygone era 
   
  “The English countryside at the end of the 18th century is brought almost photographically before us and Jenny Agutter brings her splendidly to life.”  Good Book Guide 
   
  Dorothy Wordsworth, born in 1771, shares an inseparable bond with her brother, William. After a period of separation following their mother's passing in 1778, they reunite in the Lake District in 1794, embarking on two idyllic months of exploration near Keswick before making Grasmere their home in 1799. 
   
  Dorothy's journals are windows to a world of vivid observations, capturing both the beauty of nature and the trials of local life. Her brother, William, credited her with shaping his poetry, saying she gifted him eyes and ears to perceive the profound beauty of the world around him. 
   
  Join us on a journey through the Wordsworths' life, from their quaint Dove Cottage dwelling to their later years at Rydal Mount. Don't miss this immersive audiobook – a delightful voyage through history and the heart of the Lake District. 
   
  Also available as part of the CLASSIC LETTERS & JOURNALS BOX SET, a sixteen hour, seven-volume edition featuring the letters and journals of Lord Nelson, Charlotte Brontë, Scott of the Antarctic, Queen Victoria, Lord Byron, Jane Austen and Dorothy Wordsworth. Performed by Charles Dance, Imogen Stubbs, Edward Fox, Virginia McKenna, Robert Powell, Fiona Shaw and Jenny Agutter. 
   
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  Letters From Hawaii

  Mark Twain

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  Letters from Hawaii contains a collection of letters Mark Twain wrote for a newspaper publication. From a long, turbulent journey to the island, to his encounters with the islanders and the myriad Englishmen who have taken up residence on the island. These letters are sure to be an entertaining and well written account of the humours encounters and scenic adventures that Twain experienced on his journey to Hawaii.

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  The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius

  Marcus Aurelius

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  Marcus Aurelius ruled the Roman empire from AD 161-180. He wrote the 12 books of the Meditations as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. It is possible that large portions of the work were written at Sirmium, where he spent much time planning military campaigns from 170 to 180. Some of it was written while he was positioned at Aquincum on campaign in Pannonia, because internal notes tell us that the first book was written when he was campaigning against the Quadi on the river Granova and the second book was written at Carnuntum.It is unlikely that Marcus Aurelius ever intended the writings to be published and the work has no official title, so "Meditations" is one of several titles commonly assigned to the collection. These writings take the form of quotations varying in length from one sentence to long paragraphs.George Long Translation

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  A Hard Place to Leave - Stories...

  Marcia DeSanctis

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  “Intrepid and empathetic, gifted with the dispassionate gaze of a born observer…a harmonious collage of worldview and character, a wunderkammer of experiences in a life fully lived.” —Melissa Febos, The New York Times  
  “DeSanctis encounters spies and love interests, but it’s her lushly polished writing that makes this book a joy to read.” —The Washington Post 
  Restless to leave, eager to return: this memoir in essays captures the unrelenting pull between the past and the present, between traveling the world and staying home. 
  Starting in a dreary Moscow hotel room in 1983, weaving back and forth to rural New England, and ending on a West Texas trail in 2020, Marcia DeSanctis tells stories that span the globe and half a lifetime. With intimacy and depth, over quicksand in France, insomnia in Cambodia, up a volcano in Rwanda, spinning through the eye of a snowstorm in Bismarck, and atop a dumpster in her own backyard, this New York Times bestselling author, award-winning essayist and journalist for Vogue and Travel + Leisure immerses us in places waiting to be experienced and some that may be more than we’re up for. She encounters spies, angels, leopards, shoes, the odd rattlesnake, a random head of state, and many times over, the ghosts of her past. Each subsequent voyage leads to revelations about her search for solitude, a capacity for adventure, and always, a longing for home.

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  Martin Luther King Jr

  Derek Barnes

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  Martin Luther King Jr.: A Life Dedicated to Justice and EqualityMartin Luther King Jr. was one of the most important figures in American history, a man whose life and work have left an indelible mark on our society. A Baptist minister, activist, and leader in the Civil Rights Movement, King devoted himself to the fight for equality and justice for African Americans, advocating for nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience as the means to achieve these goals. His unwavering commitment to the principles of love, equality, and justice inspired a generation and galvanized a movement that would transform American society.Join us on a journey through the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. From his early years in Atlanta to his leadership in the Civil Rights Movement, this audiobook offers a comprehensive look at one of the most influential figures of the 20th century.This audiobook will cover the following topics:- Early Life and Family Background- Education and Early Career- Civil Rights Movement- Montgomery Bus Boycott- Nonviolent Resistance and Civil Disobedience- Birmingham Campaign- March on Washington- Voting Rights Act of 1965- Nobel Peace Prize- Chicago Campaign- Poor People's Campaign- Assassination and Legacy- Influence on Civil Rights Movement and Society Today- And many more!Whether you're a longtime admirer or new to his story, this audiobook is a must-listen for anyone who believes in the power of change. Scroll up and click “add to cart” to download your copy today!

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  Hero Dogs - How a Pack of...

  Wilma Melville, Paul Lobo

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  Lola was a buckshot-riddled stray, lost on a Memphis highway. Cody was rejected from seven different homes. Ace had been sprayed with mace and left for dead on a train track. They were deemed unadoptable. Untrainable. Unsalvageable. These would become the same dogs America relied on when its worst disasters hit. 
  In 1995, Wilma Melville volunteered as a canine search-and-rescue (SAR) handler with her Black Labrador Murphy in the aftermath of the Oklahoma City bombing. At the time, there were only fifteen FEMA certified SAR dogs in the United States. Believing in the value of these remarkable animals to help save lives, Wilma knew many more were needed in the event of future major disasters. She made a vow to help 168 dogs receive search-and-rescue training in her lifetime—one for every Oklahoma City victim. 
  Wilma singlehandedly established the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SDF) to meet this challenge. The first canine candidates—Ana, Dusty, and Harley—were a trio of golden retrievers with behavioral problems so severe the dogs were considered irredeemable and unadoptable. But with patience, discipline, and love applied during training, they proved to have the ability, agility, and stamina to graduate as SARs. Paired with a trio of firefighters, they were among the first responders searching the ruins of the World Trade Center following 9/11—setting the standard for the more than 168 of the SDF's search-and-rescue dogs that followed.Beautiful and heart-wrenching, Hero Dogs is the story of one woman's dream brought to fruition by dedicated volunteers and firefighters-and the bonds they forged with the incredible rescued-turned-rescuer dogs to create one of America's most vital resources in disaster response.

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