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Look beyond the abstract dates and figures, kings and queens, and battles and wars that make up so many historical accounts. Over the course of 48 richly detailed lectures, Professor Garland covers the breadth and depth of human history from the perspective of the so-called ordinary people, from its earliest beginnings through the Middle Ages.

Integrated approaches to teaching Greek and Roman history are a rarity in academia. Most scholars are historians of either Greek or Roman history and perform research solely in that specific field, an approach that author and award-winning Professor Robert Garland considers questionable.In these 36 passionate lectures, he provides and impressive and rare opportunity to understand the two dominant cultures of the ancient Mediterranean world in relation to one another-a relationship that has virtually no parallel in world history.

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of The Beach by Alex Garland, read by Alfie Allen. The classic story of paradise found - and lost. Richard lands in East Asia in search of an earthly utopia. In Thailand, he is given a map promising an unknown island, a secluded...

These 24 dramatic lectures examine key events from ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome to medieval Europe and Asia. Spanning thousands of years and three continents, this course illuminates fascinating historical dramas on the individual scale.

Protecting him is my duty, but falling for him could be my undoing. I’ve spent five years burying my past, leaving behind the violence and bloodshed of my former life as a Bratva enforcer. Now, I’m just Luca—the quiet guy who keeps his head down, working security for a professional hockey team. I don’t get close to anyone, and I definitely don’t let anyone get close to me. But then I’m assigned to protect Max Ryan, the team’s star defenseman, and everything changes. He's my obsession. My crush.

The ancient Greeks, more than any other early culture, have given us the template for Western civilization, as seen in their superlative achievements in the fields of architecture, political theory, philosophy, science, and art - not the least of which are their inventions of democracy and drama. In these 24 compelling lectures, Professor Garland guides you in a richly illuminating exploration of what the ancient Greeks have given us, and why they’re still important to us today.

She escaped her ex, broke, and pregnant. Only to be abducted by his identical twin brother...

Drop-dead gorgeous. Rich as sin. With a closed-off heart of stone, Kieran O’Rourke is the head of the Irish Mob. And my new fiance. To finance my father’s war with the bratva, I’m being sold to a savage.

She’s the wrong bride but he’ll make her the perfect wife. She was my secret obsession. My best friend’s younger sister. But with our families at each other’s throats, I turned my back on the only woman I ever cared about. And I regretted the loss of her fiery spirit every day of my life. I learned to live with the pain and emptiness, vowing never to fall in love or marry another. But Lennox didn’t disappear. She was right there. Gorgeous. Successful. Ice cold. So close. But out of my reach. Years later our world is very different. With so many enemies, Irish blood must stay pure.

As heard in a 2018 episode of The Hidden Brain, the tall poppy syndrome is a human condition that has been present in every society from the beginning of time. It explains why we seek out equality and justify our actions by cutting others down. With over 600 citations, The Tall Poppy Syndrome: The Joy of Cutting Others Down is the most comprehensive audiobook on the subject. Doug Garland has been studying the phenomenon for over 10 years after he experienced it firsthand in his own career.

The irresistible novel that was adapted into a major motion picture starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The Khao San Road, Bangkok—first stop for the hordes of rootless young Westerners traveling in Southeast Asia. On Richard's first night there, in a low-budget guest house, a fellow traveler slashes...

Simple faith. Southern roots. Saints in the making.

In the rugged mountains of western Colorado, Clement has achieved what many have failed to do—unearthing riches from the earth. Yet, amid his newfound success, he feels a compelling urge to share his fortune with someone truly deserving. When fate leads him to a young woman on the brink of death, he finds himself inexplicably drawn to her. But Clement carries a heavy past, and his conscience insists that he must confront it before he can truly be worthy of her love. As he grapples with the question of whether a man of means should endeavor to cleanse his soul for a fleeting connection, the ...

When Captain Josh Raven and his team of outlaws are rescued from a dying ship, they think their luck has finally turned. But luck doesn’t last long in deep space. Betrayal, blood, and the iron rule of the SARD fleet tear everything apart—leaving Raven stranded, hunted, and out for vengeance. Haunted by the ghosts of those he couldn’t save and armed with a mysterious gauntlet that opens doors between worlds, Raven must face his past, his enemies, and the darkness between realities known only as The Half-Life.

Boldly claiming a space in which people with disabilities can be seen and heard as they are-not as others perceive them - About Us captures the voices of a community that has for too long been stereotyped and misrepresented. Speaking not only to those with disabilities, but also to their families, coworkers, and support networks, the authors in About Us offer intimate stories of how they navigate a world not built for them.

Religion is foundational to what it means to be human. Our quest for meaning is as ancient as our very existence, stretching back to a time when Neanderthal burials and Paleolithic figurines suggest our ancestors recognized a power that transcended visible reality. From ancient civilizations to the 21st century, belief in a higher power seems to be a universal human instinct. These 12 thought-provoking lectures introduce you to the world of comparative religion, giving you insights into a variety of religious expressions and human cultures.

I celebrated a little too much after I purchased a racehorse favored to win the Kentucky Derby. I let down my guard and the next thing I know, I woke up beside the daughter of the man my father hates. Married. I should divorce her immediately, only she knows everything about the horse racing world and I know, well, nothing. We also made quite a scene at the auction and everyone thinks we're in love.

Most people don’t learn investing in school—but investing is one of the most important skills for building financial independence. This audiobook was designed to give you clear definitions, practical steps, and real-life examples you can use immediately. You will learn what a stock is, what mutual funds and ETFs are, how an IRA works, and how annuities can be used to build a personal-funded pension for future guaranteed lifetime income.

Strange Historical Facts for Sleep is a calming collection of unusual true stories, forgotten events, and quietly fascinating moments from history—carefully written to relax the mind rather than excite it. Inside, you’ll discover odd but gentle historical facts, curious human behaviors, and little-known episodes from the past, all presented in a slow, soothing style ideal for bedtime listening.

Diario de una mudanza, el nuevo libro de Inés Garland, narra esa etapa de cambios en la vida de las mujeres atravesadas por mandatos atávicos. Aparece una nueva manera de leer y se revela una trama de escrituras propias y ajenas que da cuenta de los prejuicios, pudores, silencios, cegueras históricas y batallas en busca del sentido necesario para atravesar ese desafío. Este es el diario de una mudanza que arrasa con la vieja identidad y propone una vida inesperada.