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The Lamps Went Out - Sir Edward Grey and the 'War to End All Wars'

de Mike Fraser ...

Sir Edward Grey was a Northumbrian who was at the centre of the events leading up to the 'war to end all wars'. Born into a privileged background, his life was blighted by misfortune. His father, a former soldier who was Equerry to the Prince of Wales, died at 39 when Edward was 12, the eldest of seven children. Both his wives pre-deceased him, two brothers were killed by animals in Africa and ... Leer más

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Sir Edward Grey was a Northumbrian who was at the centre of the events leading up to the 'war to end all wars'. Born into a privileged background, his life was blighted by misfortune. His father, a former soldier who was Equerry to the Prince of Wales, died at 39 when Edward was 12, the eldest of seven children. Both his wives pre-deceased him, two brothers were killed by animals in Africa and
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Ways of Attending

How our Divided Brain Constructs the World

de Iain McGilchrist ...

Narrado por Mike Fraser ...

Completo

1 horas

Attention is not just receptive, but actively creative of the world we inhabit. How we attend makes all the difference to the world we experience. And nowadays in the West we generally attend in a rather unusual way: governed by the narrowly focussed, target-driven left hemisphere of the brain.Forget everything you thought you knew about the difference between the hemispheres, because it will be ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

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Attention is not just receptive, but actively creative of the world we inhabit. How we attend makes all the difference to the world we experience. And nowadays in the West we generally attend in a rather unusual way: governed by the narrowly focussed, target-driven left hemisphere of the brain.Forget everything you thought you knew about the difference between the hemispheres, because it will be
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Confessions

de Augustine ...

Narrado por Mike Fraser ...

Completo

15 hora 50 minutos

Translated by F. J. SheedIntroduction by Peter BrownNotes by Michael FoleySuperbly narrated by Mike Fraser, F. J. Sheed’s remarkable translation of this classic spiritual autobiography is finally in audio format, with an introduction by noted historian of late antiquity Peter Brown. Incorporated in this edition are a wealth of notes on literary, philosophical, biblical, historical, and liturgical ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

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Translated by F. J. SheedIntroduction by Peter BrownNotes by Michael FoleySuperbly narrated by Mike Fraser, F. J. Sheed’s remarkable translation of this classic spiritual autobiography is finally in audio format, with an introduction by noted historian of late antiquity Peter Brown. Incorporated in this edition are a wealth of notes on literary, philosophical, biblical, historical, and liturgical
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In Search of the Miraculous (Harvest Book)

de P. D. Ouspensky ...

Narrado por Mike Fraser ...

Completo

20 hora 7 minutos

A new audio edition of the groundbreaking spiritual treasure, with a foreword by best-selling author Marianne Williamson.Since its original publication in 1949, P. D. Ouspensky’s In Search of the Miraculous has been hailed as the most valuable and reliable documentation of G. I. Gurdjieff's thoughts and universal view. This historic and influential work is considered by many to be a primer of ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

A new audio edition of the groundbreaking spiritual treasure, with a foreword by best-selling author Marianne Williamson.Since its original publication in 1949, P. D. Ouspensky’s In Search of the Miraculous has been hailed as the most valuable and reliable documentation of G. I. Gurdjieff's thoughts and universal view. This historic and influential work is considered by many to be a primer of
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Steps to an Ecology of Mind

Collected Essays in Anthropology, Psychiatry, Evolution, and Epistemology

de Gregory Bateson ...

Narrado por Mike Fraser ...

Completo

21 hora 7 minutos

A landmark work that broke new ground in anthropology, psychology, cybernetics, and more—and remains relevant today.Gregory Bateson was a philosopher, anthropologist, photographer, naturalist, and poet, as well as the husband and collaborator of Margaret Mead. In 1972, he published this career-spanning collection, and it has remained highly influential in multiple fields ever since. Ranging across ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

A landmark work that broke new ground in anthropology, psychology, cybernetics, and more—and remains relevant today.Gregory Bateson was a philosopher, anthropologist, photographer, naturalist, and poet, as well as the husband and collaborator of Margaret Mead. In 1972, he published this career-spanning collection, and it has remained highly influential in multiple fields ever since. Ranging across
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Affective Neuroscience

The Foundations of Human and Animal Emotions

de Jaak Panksepp ...

Narrado por Mike Fraser ...

Completo

31 hora 44 minutos

Some investigators have argued that emotions, especially animal emotions, are illusory concepts outside the realm of scientific inquiry. However, with advances in neurobiology and neuroscience, researchers are demonstrating that this position is wrong as they move closer to a lasting understanding of the biology and psychology of emotion. In Affective Neuroscience, Jaak Panksepp provides the most ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

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Some investigators have argued that emotions, especially animal emotions, are illusory concepts outside the realm of scientific inquiry. However, with advances in neurobiology and neuroscience, researchers are demonstrating that this position is wrong as they move closer to a lasting understanding of the biology and psychology of emotion. In Affective Neuroscience, Jaak Panksepp provides the most
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Myths from Mesopotamia

Creation, the Flood, Gilgamesh, and Others

de Stephanie Dalley ...

Narrado por Mike Fraser ...

Series series Oxford World's Classics
Completo

8 hora 37 minutos

The ancient civilization of Mesopotamia thrived between the rivers Tigris and Euphrates over 4,000 years ago. The myths collected here, originally written in cuneiform on clay tablets, include parallels with the biblical stories of the Creation and the Flood, and the famous Epic of Gilgamesh, the tale of a man of great strength, whose heroic quest for immortality is dashed through one moment of ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

The ancient civilization of Mesopotamia thrived between the rivers Tigris and Euphrates over 4,000 years ago. The myths collected here, originally written in cuneiform on clay tablets, include parallels with the biblical stories of the Creation and the Flood, and the famous Epic of Gilgamesh, the tale of a man of great strength, whose heroic quest for immortality is dashed through one moment of
... Leer más
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Exit, Voice, and Loyalty

Responses to Decline in Firms, Organizations, and States

de Albert O. Hirschman ...

Narrado por Mike Fraser ...

Completo

5 hora 34 minutos

An innovator in contemporary thought on economic and political development looks here at decline rather than growth. Albert O. Hirschman makes a basic distinction between alternative ways of reacting to deterioration in business firms and, in general, to dissatisfaction with organizations: one, “exit,” is for the member to quit the organization or for the customer to switch to the competing ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

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An innovator in contemporary thought on economic and political development looks here at decline rather than growth. Albert O. Hirschman makes a basic distinction between alternative ways of reacting to deterioration in business firms and, in general, to dissatisfaction with organizations: one, “exit,” is for the member to quit the organization or for the customer to switch to the competing
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Philosophy as a Way of Life

Spiritual Exercises from Socrates to Foucault

de Pierre Hadot ...

Narrado por Mike Fraser ...

Completo

13 hora 56 minutos

This book presents a history of spiritual exercises from Socrates to early Christianity, an account of their decline in modern philosophy, and a discussion of the different conceptions of philosophy that have accompanied the trajectory and fate of the theory and practice of spiritual exercises. Hadot's book demonstrates the extent to which philosophy has been, and still is, above all else a way of ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

This book presents a history of spiritual exercises from Socrates to early Christianity, an account of their decline in modern philosophy, and a discussion of the different conceptions of philosophy that have accompanied the trajectory and fate of the theory and practice of spiritual exercises. Hadot's book demonstrates the extent to which philosophy has been, and still is, above all else a way of
... Leer más
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Positive Training for Aggressive and Reactive Dogs

Proven Techniques to Help Your Dog Overcome Fear and Anxiety

de Annie Phenix ...

Narrado por Mike Fraser ...

Completo

9 hora 59 minutos

Do you have an aggressive or reactive dog? Learn how to turn your dog’s behavior around!Complete step-by-step guide to proven methods that help dog owners manage and rehabilitate a reactive or aggressive dog, whether a rescue or purebredBehavior program models formed by canine professionals, including Dog L.E.G.S. ® (Learning, Environment, Genetics, and Self), Fear Free, Slow Thinking is Life ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

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Do you have an aggressive or reactive dog? Learn how to turn your dog’s behavior around!Complete step-by-step guide to proven methods that help dog owners manage and rehabilitate a reactive or aggressive dog, whether a rescue or purebredBehavior program models formed by canine professionals, including Dog L.E.G.S. ® (Learning, Environment, Genetics, and Self), Fear Free, Slow Thinking is Life
... Leer más

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Lives of the Saints

An Introduction to Famous Orthodox Christian Saints

de Alexander Egger ...

Narrado por Mike Fraser ...

Series series Lives of the Saints
Completo

5 hora 55 minutos

Lives of the Saints Immerse Yourself in the Inspiring Lives of Orthodox Saints! Step into the world of venerated Saints, where you'll uncover profound lessons in morality, courage, and unwavering faith. From martyrs to theologians, explore the diverse paths of these extraordinary individuals who shaped Orthodoxy. "A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds." - Saint Basil the Great Connect ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

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Lives of the Saints Immerse Yourself in the Inspiring Lives of Orthodox Saints! Step into the world of venerated Saints, where you'll uncover profound lessons in morality, courage, and unwavering faith. From martyrs to theologians, explore the diverse paths of these extraordinary individuals who shaped Orthodoxy. "A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds." - Saint Basil the Great Connect
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Six Thinking Hats

de Edward de Bono ...

Narrado por Mike Fraser ...

Completo

4 hora 15 minutos

Used successfully by thousands of business managers, educators, and government leaders around the world, Six Thinking Hats offers a practical and uniquely positive approach to making decisions and exploring new ideas.Your success depends on how you think. "The main difficulty of thinking is confusion," writes Edward de Bono, long recognized as an international authority on conceptual thinking and ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

Used successfully by thousands of business managers, educators, and government leaders around the world, Six Thinking Hats offers a practical and uniquely positive approach to making decisions and exploring new ideas.Your success depends on how you think. "The main difficulty of thinking is confusion," writes Edward de Bono, long recognized as an international authority on conceptual thinking and
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