Results narrated by "Arthur" in All categories

Prometheus gehört dem Göttergeschlecht der Titanen und ist er der Herrschaft des Göttervaters Zeus unterworfen. Bei einem Tieropfer greift er zu einer List, um Zeus zu täuschen: er überlässt ihm nur die wertlosen Teile des Opfertiers und behält das genießbare Fleisch für die Menschen, da sie seine Schützlinge sind. Zur Strafe dafür verweigert der erzürnte Zeus den Sterblichen den Besitz des Feuers. Darauf entwendet Prometheus den Göttern das Feuer und bringt es den Menschen. Deswegen wird er auf Befehl des Göttervaters gefesselt und im Kaukasusgebirge festgeschmiedet.

GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK A young woman wins the role of a lifetime in a film about a legendary heroine—but the real drama is behind the scenes in this sumptuous historical epic from the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic. “Whenever I want to read a book I know...

Temporal Reverie: Embracing Past and Future follows the life of Charles, a man dissatisfied with his era and longing for different times. Through a twist of fate, he is transported both to ancient Rome at the zenith of its power and to a dazzling future, year 4023, where humanity has merged with advanced technology. In these extraordinary journeys, Charles confronts the complexities and wonders of each era, ultimately leading him to a profound realization about the value of the present moment.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to The Way We Live Now and experience the zesty, compelling world of 1870s London.

In the summer of 2020, Cole Arthur Riley was desperate for a spirituality she could trust. Amidst ongoing national racial violence, the isolation of the pandemic, and a surge of anti-Black rhetoric in many Christian spaces, she began dreaming of a harbour for a more human, more liberating expression of faith. She went on to create Black Liturgies, a digital project that connects spiritual practice with Black emotion, memory, and the Black body. In this book, she deepens the work of that project.

The Legacy of the Lost Gods is a dark and somber tale of a Norwegian family, the Bergstroms, whose centuries-old tradition of hosting Norse gods takes a devastating turn. As the world descends into chaos, the family member, now a vessel for one of their gods, grapples with his own humanity and the consequences of his ambition. The story explores the price of meddling with the divine and the destructive power of unchecked ambition.

John recounts his dramatic life story and his entrepreneurial journey. The book details the eight personal and business qualities that entrepreneurs must develop in order to achieve their highest goals. John’s focus is especially on explaining the significant advantages of being a parallel entrepreneur—benefits that solo and serial entrepreneurs lose out on, limiting your potential.

Clive Anderson and guests poke fun at the past in this panel show with a yesteryear twist Originally broadcast on Radio 4 in 2003-4, We’ve Been Here Before is the topical, satirical, historical panel game that aims to show beyond all doubt that there’s nothing new in the news. Hosted by...

Welcome to Sidestepping: Mastering the Art of Overcoming Self-Imposed Roadblocks to Success - a transformative guide that explores the often overlooked concept of avoidance, and how it can cripple your progress. This book will unlock the enigma of why some tasks are effortless, while others seem impossible, and provide you with proven strategies to counteract this potentially damaging behavior.

Are you intrigued by life's big questions? Do you often find yourself pondering the nature of existence, the essence of morality, or the meaning of happiness? It's time to transform that curiosity into knowledge. How to Become a Philosopher is your comprehensive guide to navigating the world of philosophical thinking. This book isn't just a historical overview—it's a practical toolkit. Dive into various branches of philosophy, engage with interactive exercises, and learn how to apply philosophical concepts to everyday life.

Presented by the hit podcast American History Tellers, The Hidden History of the White House reveals the behind-the-scenes stories of some of the most dramatic events in American history—set right inside the house where it happened For more than two centuries, the White House in Washington, DC...

In life, Dean Robinson was a soldier. Upon his untimely death at the hands of a fallen angel with a serious superiority complex and snappy wardrobe, he became something else. Not quite divine but no longer human, Dean was unwillingly thrust into the prophetic pinnacle of a timeless battle raging in the shadows of the Earth and the Heavens. Better yet, he and his newfound gang of arcane sidekicks might be the only thing standing between mankind and an incursion of otherworldly giants. No pressure…

'the perfect book for the huge numbers of people struggling with fatigue in the 21st century' - Claudia Hammond, author of The Art of Rest 'an exciting journey through human thought and scientific discoveries, encouraging each of us to step back, reflect and discover the pace of life that...

"The way of the cross is a magnificent obsession with a heavenly pearl, beside which everything else in life has no value." Following Christ, says John White, is not cheap. The cost is substantial. There will be suffering and loss. But the benefits, rewards and joys that come with our commitment...

Room 101 is the anti-Desert Island Discs. Instead of picking the tracks, books and luxuries they love, guests are invited to banish their least favourite things to Orwell's eponymous chamber of horrors. Twenty-seven episodes of the show were broadcast on Radio 5 between 1992 and 1994, and it went on to run for 18 hit series on BBC TV before relaunching on Radio 4 in 2023. This specially curated collection contains 16 of the very best editions of the original radio series.

Nicholas Briggs, Arthur Darvill and Clare Corbett read these four original stories featuring the Eleventh Doctor, Amy and Rory. In The King's Dragon, by Una McCormack, the inhabitants of the city-state of Geath appear to be happy and rich; yet strange creatures are stirring, and an ancient civil...

Bill met Evelyn at a time when he was least expecting to find her. He was the bass player for a popular band, had a bottomless trust fund, and had just received his letter of acceptance to Harvard. Being young, handsome, rich, and living next to Hollywood had been the perfect opportunity to date some of the most glamorous and beautiful women on the planet. Yet none of them had ever affected him the way Evelyn had from the first moment he saw her. Evelyn was not searching for love, and in fact had been avoiding it as if it were a hobby.

Most of us take it for granted. We just do it--whether it's trusting that the sun will come up tomorrow, that the lunch we are about to eat is not poisoned or that our religious beliefs are not ill-founded. But why should we believe any of these things? Why should anyone believe anything at all?...

When machine 387 powers on, it's evident how much that victory cost. Its circuitry is wired together with human nerves: a biological hot-patch to cope with dwindling resources. However, the solution leaves non-robotic flaws in 387's computer. Machines shouldn't have emotions, much less memories.

Ein ungewöhnlicher Science-Fiction-Roman, realistisch und wissenschaftlich fundiert, der schon morgen Wirklichkeit werden könnte. Erzählt wird die Geschichte von Katie, einem Androiden, der ein Bewusstsein entwickelt, mit Parallelen zur biologischen Evolution. Zentrale Themen des Buches sind künstliche Intelligenz und die Ursachen und Folgen des Klimawandels sowie sinnvolle Maßnahmen gegen die negativen Folgen. Eine spannende Reise zum roten Planeten mit dem Aufbau einer Marsbasis rundet die fantastische Geschichte ab.