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The Quest for Community

Social Aspects of Residential Growth

by David C. Thorns ...

Series series Routledge Revivals
Originally published in 1976, The Quest for Community is a wide comparative study of residential area development which discusses the key components in community formation and persistence. The actions of inhabitants as they have affected the development of the areas are studied and contrasted with the original aims of the creators, planners and others. The range is wide: from new towns to squatter ... Read more

$83.99 USD

Originally published in 1976, The Quest for Community is a wide comparative study of residential area development which discusses the key components in community formation and persistence. The actions of inhabitants as they have affected the development of the areas are studied and contrasted with the original aims of the creators, planners and others. The range is wide: from new towns to squatter
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Fragmenting Societies?

A Comparative Analysis of Regional and Urban Development

by David C. Thorns ...

Series series International Library of Sociology
First Published in 2004. This book addresses a number of key themes in the debate about the nature of a contemporary capitalist society. It poses the question as to whether the present changes are creating a more fragmented society. Through a comparative historical analysis of Australia, New Zealand and Britain the book examines the restructuring of the workforce, the shifts towards more flexible ... Read more

$66.99 USD

First Published in 2004. This book addresses a number of key themes in the debate about the nature of a contemporary capitalist society. It poses the question as to whether the present changes are creating a more fragmented society. Through a comparative historical analysis of Australia, New Zealand and Britain the book examines the restructuring of the workforce, the shifts towards more flexible
... Read more
Stars in the Darkness

Stores of Wisdom, Justice, and Love

by Jamie Ferguson, Blaze Ward, David H. Hendrickson, T. Thorn Coyle, Leslie Claire Walker, Brenda Carre, Rebecca M. Senese, David C Stier, DeAnna Knippling, Brigid Collins, Thea Hutcheson, Travis Heermann, Louisa Swann, Liz Pierce, Ron Collins, Bonnie Koenig, Bob Sojka ...

Stars in the Darkness is a collection of stories about why being just matters, and what the ramifications are for individuals, groups, towns, countries, or even worlds if justice is not expected, encouraged, or enforced.The stories cover a wide range, from historical fiction to fantasy to alternate realities. Every tale, whether set in ancient Egypt, in a future where only the rich can afford to ... Read more

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Stars in the Darkness is a collection of stories about why being just matters, and what the ramifications are for individuals, groups, towns, countries, or even worlds if justice is not expected, encouraged, or enforced.The stories cover a wide range, from historical fiction to fantasy to alternate realities. Every tale, whether set in ancient Egypt, in a future where only the rich can afford to
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Lady Susan

by Jane Austen, Laurelle Westaway, David Thorn, David Thorn, Susan McCarthy, Melissa Leventon, Bobbie Frohman, Alcazar AudioWorks ...

Narrated by a full cast ...

Unabridged

2 hours 57 min

Jane Austen’s earliest known serious work, Lady Susan is a short, epistolary novel that portrays a woman bent on the exercise of her own powerful mind and personality to the point of social self-destruction.Lady Susan, a clever and ruthless widow, determines that her daughter is going to marry a man whom both detest. She sets her own sights on her sister-in-law’s brother, all the while keeping an ... Read more

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Jane Austen’s earliest known serious work, Lady Susan is a short, epistolary novel that portrays a woman bent on the exercise of her own powerful mind and personality to the point of social self-destruction.Lady Susan, a clever and ruthless widow, determines that her daughter is going to marry a man whom both detest. She sets her own sights on her sister-in-law’s brother, all the while keeping an
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The Internet is a Playground

Irreverent Correspondences of an Evil Online Genius

by David Thorne ...

"There is usually a fine line between genius and insanity, but in this case it has become very blurred. Some of the funniest and most clever writing I have read in years." (Terrance Fielding, WIRED magazine)"I laughed so hard and uncontrollably I could hardly breathe. Reading this on public transport is not a good idea." (Penthouse magazine)"Brilliantly funny." (Jezebel.com)From the notorious ... Read more

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"There is usually a fine line between genius and insanity, but in this case it has become very blurred. Some of the funniest and most clever writing I have read in years." (Terrance Fielding, WIRED magazine)"I laughed so hard and uncontrollably I could hardly breathe. Reading this on public transport is not a good idea." (Penthouse magazine)"Brilliantly funny." (Jezebel.com)From the notorious
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Cinderella, The Frog Prince, & Rumplestiltskin

by Alcazar AudioWorks, Alcazar AudioWorks, Alcazar AudioWorks, Charles Perrault, Charles Perrault, The Brothers Grimm ...

Narrated by David Thorn, a full cast ...

Series Audiobook 0 - The Children’s Listening Library Series
Unabridged

1 hour 6 min

Enjoy three traditional and beloved loved fairy tales known to many generations of children, presented in an entertaining and wonderfully appealing way with a full cast of characters.CinderellaPoor orphan girl Cinderella longs to go to the grand royal ball, but her cruel stepmother and stepsisters won't allow it. Can her fairy godmother help make her dreams come true?The Frog PrinceThe young ... Read more

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Enjoy three traditional and beloved loved fairy tales known to many generations of children, presented in an entertaining and wonderfully appealing way with a full cast of characters.CinderellaPoor orphan girl Cinderella longs to go to the grand royal ball, but her cruel stepmother and stepsisters won't allow it. Can her fairy godmother help make her dreams come true?The Frog PrinceThe young
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Thomas Wolsey, the Late Cardinal

His Life and Death

by George Cavendish, Alcazar AudioWorks ...

Narrated by David Thorn ...

Unabridged

9 hours

This extraordinary “eye-witness” account of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey’s rise and fall from power was written between 1554 and 1558 by his gentleman-usher, George Cavendish, who was privy to so much of the Cardinal’s ambitious endeavors. However, Cavendish prudently waited a long time before chronicling his observations for fear of his life, as there were those who may have take his memoirs the wrong ... Read more

$19.95 USD

This extraordinary “eye-witness” account of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey’s rise and fall from power was written between 1554 and 1558 by his gentleman-usher, George Cavendish, who was privy to so much of the Cardinal’s ambitious endeavors. However, Cavendish prudently waited a long time before chronicling his observations for fear of his life, as there were those who may have take his memoirs the wrong
... Read more
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The Little Duke

by Charlotte Mary Yonge ...

Narrated by David Thorn ...

Unabridged

4 hours 20 min

A classic work of historical fiction for children, which tells the true tale of a tenth-century nine year-old boy who becomes Duke of Normandy after his father is cruelly assassinated.This is the childhood history of Richard the Fearless, the great grandfather of William the Conqueror. When he was just nine years old, Richard's father, the Duke of Normandy was assassinated. The boy was then ... Read more

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A classic work of historical fiction for children, which tells the true tale of a tenth-century nine year-old boy who becomes Duke of Normandy after his father is cruelly assassinated.This is the childhood history of Richard the Fearless, the great grandfather of William the Conqueror. When he was just nine years old, Richard's father, the Duke of Normandy was assassinated. The boy was then
... Read more

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Dog Tails

by David Thorn, Jack London, Albert Payson Terhune ...

Narrated by David Thorn, Bobbie Frohman ...

Unabridged

4 hours 32 min

A collection of three heartwarming stories about man's best friendDollypogsThe gentle story of a Labrador puppy, Dollypogs, and her two pals, big old Jetset and little Snuggles, both adopted by Dollypog's loving master, David Thorn. A very sweet and touching story about how they all came together and their adventures as a loving family.Brown WolfJack London was one of the first fiction writers to ... Read more

$7.99 USD

A collection of three heartwarming stories about man's best friendDollypogsThe gentle story of a Labrador puppy, Dollypogs, and her two pals, big old Jetset and little Snuggles, both adopted by Dollypog's loving master, David Thorn. A very sweet and touching story about how they all came together and their adventures as a loving family.Brown WolfJack London was one of the first fiction writers to
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The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg and Other Stories

by Mark Twain, Alcazar AudioWorks, Alcazar AudioWorks, David Thorn0 ...

Narrated by a full cast, Al Bedrosian, James Aylward, Laurelle Westaway, Linda Montgomery, Bob Wilk, Bruce Blau, David Thorn1, Susan McCarthy2, Lou Spiegel3, Lee Frohman4, Bobbie Frohman5 ...

Unabridged

7 hours 43 min

This delightful collection of lesser-known gems by Mark Twain begins with the story of a town called Hadleyburg, which prides itself on the honesty of its citizens. One day a citizen of Hadleyburg offends a stranger passing through, who vows to take his revenge by revealing just how corruptible the sanctimonious town really is. Twain is at his best here, poking fun at common hypocrisy as the self ... Read more

$16.95 USD

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This delightful collection of lesser-known gems by Mark Twain begins with the story of a town called Hadleyburg, which prides itself on the honesty of its citizens. One day a citizen of Hadleyburg offends a stranger passing through, who vows to take his revenge by revealing just how corruptible the sanctimonious town really is. Twain is at his best here, poking fun at common hypocrisy as the self
... Read more

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The Patchwork Girl of Oz

by L. Frank Baum, Alcazar AudioWorks, Laurelle Westaway, Al Bedrosian, Bruce Blau, Jim Johanson, Linda Montgomery, Pam DeWeerd, Susan McCarthy, Rob Rubin0, Lou Spiegel1, Debra Ting2, Bobbie Frohman3, Paul Coyle4, David Thorn5, David Thorn6, Johnnie Anderson7, Cherielyn Ferguson8, Gene Gore9, John Lavette0, Tony Hughes1, Richard Martinsen2, Rachel Rubin3, Glenna Mills4, Chris Thomas5, Katherine Turner6, Roger Vosburg7, Larry Smith8 ...

Narrated by various narrators ...

Series Audiobook 7 - The Oz Novels
Unabridged

6 hours 7 min

This dazzling tale once again demonstrates L. Frank Baum's creative genius and his power to delight audiences young and old.Join Dorothy, the Tin Woodsman, and a host of new characters as they embark on a series of enchanting adventures in the magical land of Oz.After a doll made out of a patchwork quilts and cotton stuffing is brought to life by a magician, she must find a way to break a spell ... Read more

$16.95 USD

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This dazzling tale once again demonstrates L. Frank Baum's creative genius and his power to delight audiences young and old.Join Dorothy, the Tin Woodsman, and a host of new characters as they embark on a series of enchanting adventures in the magical land of Oz.After a doll made out of a patchwork quilts and cotton stuffing is brought to life by a magician, she must find a way to break a spell
... Read more

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Tanglewood Tales

by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Alcazar AudioWorks, David Thorn ...

Narrated by a full cast ...

Unabridged

7 hours 15 min

Nathaniel Hawthorne masterfully grabs the imagination of children with these timeless tales of adventure based on the incomparable Greek mythological heroes’ escapades. Children will enter a world of magic and intrigue as they face ferocious beasts, clever enchantresses, and tricky gods, alongside the greatest heroes of all time. Will Theseus escape from the maze that is guarded by the awful ... Read more

$16.95 USD

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Nathaniel Hawthorne masterfully grabs the imagination of children with these timeless tales of adventure based on the incomparable Greek mythological heroes’ escapades. Children will enter a world of magic and intrigue as they face ferocious beasts, clever enchantresses, and tricky gods, alongside the greatest heroes of all time. Will Theseus escape from the maze that is guarded by the awful
... Read more

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