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  Spring

  Eileen Budd

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  The first in a series of Seasonal Folklore collections by Scottish storyteller Eileen Budd.  A collection of Scottish Spring stories to accompany nature’s reawakening.   
  These traditional tales introduce the plants, animals and spirits of the season and remind us of our roots in the natural world and the enduring connection between the land and its legends.  In the Spring collection, discover: Tales of the Cailleach, Scotland’s mother goddess, who wields the power of frost and snow; The legends of the cuckoo, whose spring return could bring good or ill for the coming year; And myths of the mysterious stones once believed to be portals between worlds; and more.  Seasonal Folklore by Eileen Budd is a collection of Scottish stories, passed down through her family, and shared with you each season, to mark the cycles of nature.

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  A Defence of Skeletons

  G.K. Chesterton

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  Why do humans have a horror of skeletons? Is this aversion justified? What does it signify? 
  Such are the animating questions of this essay by G. K. Chesterton, who acts as a witty defendant for humanity’s hidden form: 
  “Without claiming for the human skeleton a wholly conventional beauty,” he writes, “we may assert that he is certainly not uglier than a bull-dog, whose popularity never wanes, and that he has a vastly more cheerful and ingratiating expression.” 
  This essay is one in a series titled ‘The Defendant’, first published as a collection in 1901, after the individual essays were published in The Speaker. Here, a selection of these essays has been reissued by Voices of Today for a new generation.

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  Bizeban - From their pens to...

  Moritz Jokai

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  Móric Jókay de Ásva was born on the 18th February 1825 in Komárom, then in the Kingdom of Hungary but now part of Slovakia.  
  Due to his timid and delicate constitution he was educated at home until the age of 10 and then sent away to complete his studies at the Calvinist college at Pápa. 
  At 12 his father died, and he was pushed to honour him by replicating his career as a lawyer.  He studied hard and completed the curriculum at Kecskemét and Pest.  He won his first case as a newly graduated lawyer. 
  But he found a career in law to be dull and, encouraged by the positive reaction to his first play, he moved to Pest in 1845.  There he published, first in a newspaper, and then as a novel ‘Hétköznapok’ (‘Working Days’).  It was acclaimed as a masterpiece.  To add to his promise he was appointed as the editor of Életképek, the leading Hungarian journal. 
  In 1848 he married the actress, Róza Laborfalvi.  That same year Europe was awash with revolutions and Jókai, a moderate Liberal, enthusiastically supported the nationalist cause and its decision to depose the Habsburg dynasty.  The attempt failed. 
  He was now classed as a political suspect and threw himself into his literary career, writing dozens of novels, many of them masterpieces, stories, essays and the like.  In total he wrote several hundred volumes, many of them in the local Magyar language which helped arrest its declining relevance in society.  
  By 1867 the political temperature had cooled, and he entered parliament as well as becoming the editor a government journal he had founded.   His skills were much admired and helped the government navigate through several difficult matters.   
  His wife died in 1886 but although grief-stricken he continued to work and to write.  
  In 1897 the king appointed him a member of the upper house.  Two years later he caused a minor scandal by marrying the young 20-year-old actress, Bella Nagy.  At the time he was 74.

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  Farming Grace - A Memoir of Life...

  Paulo Scott

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  Sometimes your past must be plowed before your future can be planted… 
  Her great-great-grandma came to California in a covered wagon more than a hundred years ago, and her family has farmed in the Sacramento Valley ever since, but a life of farming was the last thing she wanted… until the day fate brings her back to the farm. 
  Nineteen-year-old Paula Scott leaves California when the almonds are in bloom for college in Reno, Nevada where cocaine, casinos, and her first honest-to-goodness boyfriend will break her farmgirl heart, but her story doesn’t end in the desert with a broken heart. 
  When life knocks us down, we get back up, we try again, we marry and maybe divorce, but in the midst of our down and dirty, raw and real, painfully ordinary lives, sometimes the extraordinary breaks through, and we see God. 
  Because God sees us.

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  Sofia Seeds

  Sophia Brown

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  Born in the Bronx, NY to a single mom. Then moved to Los Angeles, CA. and several cities after. Life for Sophia has been nothing short of unique adventures. Just another girl from around the way, she shares her hearts story in this beautifully written tale of love, faith, curiosity and perseverance.  
  Her vulnerability makes room to heal the broken hearted, shed light on the wisdom of faith and evocate the bravery that was poured from her ancestors. Sophia's story telling imagery will take you on her journey and inspire you to activate your own gifts and lift you to a higher understanding of self. 
  As she celebrates her roots and devotion to family, she reveals her truth that will always ignite freedom to whatever is holding her back. With unwavering determination, she nourishes the seeds given to her in life. Embracing change as she continues to grow into the strong resilient woman she is today.  
  A real testament to the strength of the human spirit. Reminding us of the importance of God, family, and self-love. A powerful call to action to open your heart and mind for generations and years to come.

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  Navigating the Adult Industry...

  Raul Cristian Săraru

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  Hello, dear listener. 
  My name is Raul Cristian Săraru, and I'm both the author and the narrator of this journey we're about to embark on together, titled 'Navigating the Adult Industry, Cannabis, Crypto, and Beyond.' 
  This book is my heart laid bare. It's a voyage across the vast seas of resilience, transformation, and reinvention. From the vibrant and challenging world of the adult industry to the pioneering edges of the cannabis market and the uncharted territories of cryptocurrency, this is my story. A tale of facing down the odds, embracing change, and discovering new horizons. 
  Through my voice, you'll walk the path I've traveled - through highs and lows, successes and setbacks. This isn't just a recounting of events; it's a reflection on the lessons learned, the battles fought, and the wisdom gained. It's about the power of believing in yourself and the magic of starting anew, no matter where you are in life. 
  So, I invite you to join me. Let's share this journey together, step by step, page by page. Allow yourself to be inspired, to think differently, and maybe, to see the world through my eyes for just a little while. This is more than a book; it's a piece of my life, an invitation into my world. 
  And now, without further ado, let's dive into 'Navigating the Adult Industry, Cannabis, Crypto, and Beyond.' 
  Welcome to my story.

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