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Daughters and Sons

A Full-Cast BBC Radio Dramatisation

by Ivy Compton-Burnett ...

Narrated by Ann Mitchell, Patricia Lawrence, John Rowe, Tessa Worsley, Christopher Good, Full Cast ...

Unabridged

5 hours 28 min

A dark domestic comedy by one of English literature’s most distinctive and idiosyncratic authorsLife in the Ponsonby household is an emotional battleground, where tyrannical grandmother Sabine and her equally despotic daughter Hetta struggle to control the fate of the family. Caught in the crossfire are Sabine’s son John, a self-absorbed novelist; his five children, Clare, France, Chilton, Victor ... Read more

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A dark domestic comedy by one of English literature’s most distinctive and idiosyncratic authorsLife in the Ponsonby household is an emotional battleground, where tyrannical grandmother Sabine and her equally despotic daughter Hetta struggle to control the fate of the family. Caught in the crossfire are Sabine’s son John, a self-absorbed novelist; his five children, Clare, France, Chilton, Victor
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The Secret Life of Rosewood Avenue

A BBC Radio 4 comedy

by Stephen Sheridan ...

Narrated by James Grout, Margaret Courtenay, Jen Heywood, Christopher Good, Full Cast, Elizabeth Mansfield, Sarah Thomas ...

Unabridged

2 hours 53 min

James Grout stars as a hapless vicar who discovers that life behind suburbia's net curtains is more exciting than he'd expectedAfter being mugged by a pair of pensioners outside the Darby & Joan Club, the Reverend Timothy Carswell has had enough of his rough, tough inner-city parish. Convinced that someone so meek would be better suited somewhere quieter, the Bishop packs him off to a nice, sedate ... Read more

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James Grout stars as a hapless vicar who discovers that life behind suburbia's net curtains is more exciting than he'd expectedAfter being mugged by a pair of pensioners outside the Darby & Joan Club, the Reverend Timothy Carswell has had enough of his rough, tough inner-city parish. Convinced that someone so meek would be better suited somewhere quieter, the Bishop packs him off to a nice, sedate
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A Painful Gift: The Journey of a Soul with Autism

by Christopher Goodchild ...

This beautifully illustrated, moving and revelatory book will inspire readers to see that it is often that which gives us the deepest sorrow in life that can bring us the greatest joy.'Welcome to my world. I have autism.'But A Painful Gift is not about my autism. It is about the struggle to be truly ourselves in the world. To be fully human, to touch people and to be touched by people in return. ... Read more

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This beautifully illustrated, moving and revelatory book will inspire readers to see that it is often that which gives us the deepest sorrow in life that can bring us the greatest joy.'Welcome to my world. I have autism.'But A Painful Gift is not about my autism. It is about the struggle to be truly ourselves in the world. To be fully human, to touch people and to be touched by people in return.
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Where the Blue Begins

Enriched edition. A Whimsical Journey into Canine Society and Human Nature

by Christopher Morley, Cameron Farley ...

In "Where the Blue Begins," Christopher Morley invites readers into a whimsical exploration of imagination and the human spirit through the allegorical journey of its protagonist, Roscoe, who embarks on a unique quest for the elusive 'Blue.' This engaging narrative combines lyrical prose with elements of fantasy, reflecting the early 20th century's fascination with personal identity and ... Read more

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In "Where the Blue Begins," Christopher Morley invites readers into a whimsical exploration of imagination and the human spirit through the allegorical journey of its protagonist, Roscoe, who embarks on a unique quest for the elusive 'Blue.' This engaging narrative combines lyrical prose with elements of fantasy, reflecting the early 20th century's fascination with personal identity and
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Early Human Life on the Southeastern Coastal Plain

Edited by Albert C. Goodyear, Christopher R. Moore ...

Series series Florida Museum of Natural History: Ripley P. Bullen Series
Bringing together major archaeological research projects from Virginia to Alabama, this volume explores the rich prehistory of the Southeastern Coastal Plain. Contributors consider how the region’s warm weather, abundant water, and geography have long been optimal for the habitation of people beginning 50,000 years ago. They highlight demographic changes and cultural connections across this wide ... Read more

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Bringing together major archaeological research projects from Virginia to Alabama, this volume explores the rich prehistory of the Southeastern Coastal Plain. Contributors consider how the region’s warm weather, abundant water, and geography have long been optimal for the habitation of people beginning 50,000 years ago. They highlight demographic changes and cultural connections across this wide
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Edward II

Enriched edition. Power, Loyalty, and Betrayal in Medieval England: A Historical Drama of Ambition and Consequences

by Christopher Marlowe, Nigel Blackwood ...

Christopher Marlowe's "Edward II" is a compelling historical drama that delves into the tumultuous reign of the eponymous king, exploring themes of political power, personal passion, and social upheaval. Written in the early 1590s, the play employs a blank verse style characterized by its rhythmic beauty and emotional depth. Marlowe's mastery of character and dialogue allows the complexities of ... Read more

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Christopher Marlowe's "Edward II" is a compelling historical drama that delves into the tumultuous reign of the eponymous king, exploring themes of political power, personal passion, and social upheaval. Written in the early 1590s, the play employs a blank verse style characterized by its rhythmic beauty and emotional depth. Marlowe's mastery of character and dialogue allows the complexities of
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Skull Fragments

Expressions of My TBI LIfe

by Len Roach, Christopher Gooding ...

It’s estimated that one in three people have suffered an acquired brain injury in their lifetime. Yet so little is understood about brain health and its various injuries, especially the daily and personal effects. Author Len Roach knows these effects personally. He’s been learning to cope with them for thirty years.Skull Fragments: Expressions of My TBI Life is a memoir that began with the author ... Read more

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It’s estimated that one in three people have suffered an acquired brain injury in their lifetime. Yet so little is understood about brain health and its various injuries, especially the daily and personal effects. Author Len Roach knows these effects personally. He’s been learning to cope with them for thirty years.Skull Fragments: Expressions of My TBI Life is a memoir that began with the author
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Hero and Leander

Enriched edition. A Timeless Tale of Tragic Love and Greek Mythology in Exquisite Elizabethan Poetry

by Christopher Marlowe, Nigel Blackwood ...

In "Hero and Leander," Christopher Marlowe crafts a poignant narrative of tragic love set against the backdrop of Greek mythology. This narrative poem, primarily composed in elegant, rhythmic blank verse, explores the passionate yet doomed romance between Hero, a priestess of Venus, and Leander, a youth from Abydos. Marlowe's distinctive literary style merges classical themes with Elizabethan ... Read more

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In "Hero and Leander," Christopher Marlowe crafts a poignant narrative of tragic love set against the backdrop of Greek mythology. This narrative poem, primarily composed in elegant, rhythmic blank verse, explores the passionate yet doomed romance between Hero, a priestess of Venus, and Leander, a youth from Abydos. Marlowe's distinctive literary style merges classical themes with Elizabethan
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Beau Geste

Enriched edition. Courage, Loyalty, and Sacrifice in the Sahara: A Classic Adventure Tale

by Percival Christopher Wren, Owen Lennox ...

In "Beau Geste," Percival Christopher Wren crafts a compelling adventure novel that takes readers on a journey into the heart of the French Foreign Legion. Infused with themes of honor, bravery, and sacrifice, the narrative revolves around the valorous acts of the titular character and his brothers, who are bound by loyalty and an indomitable spirit. Wren's vivid prose and meticulous attention to ... Read more

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In "Beau Geste," Percival Christopher Wren crafts a compelling adventure novel that takes readers on a journey into the heart of the French Foreign Legion. Infused with themes of honor, bravery, and sacrifice, the narrative revolves around the valorous acts of the titular character and his brothers, who are bound by loyalty and an indomitable spirit. Wren's vivid prose and meticulous attention to
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The Fables of Phædrus

Enriched edition. Literally translated into English prose with notes

by Phaedrus, Camille Saunders ...

Translated by Christopher Smart, Henry T. Riley ...

In "The Fables of Phædrus," the Roman poet Phaedrus revisits the timeless tradition of fable writing, drawing extensively from Aesop's narratives while infusing his works with a sharp satirical edge reflective of the societal and political dynamics of ancient Rome. Phaedrus employs a concise and elegant literary style characterized by vivid imagery and moral clarity, inviting readers to confront ... Read more

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In "The Fables of Phædrus," the Roman poet Phaedrus revisits the timeless tradition of fable writing, drawing extensively from Aesop's narratives while infusing his works with a sharp satirical edge reflective of the societal and political dynamics of ancient Rome. Phaedrus employs a concise and elegant literary style characterized by vivid imagery and moral clarity, inviting readers to confront
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Avenues of Translation

The City in Iberian and Latin American Writing

by Regina Galasso, Evelyn Scaramella, Suzanne Jill Levine, Ilan Stavans, Alicia Borinsky, Christopher Maurer, Nicholas Cifuentes Goodbody, Charles Hatfield, Jennifer Duprey0, Hugh Hazelton1, Esther Allen2, Urayoán Noel3, Peter Bush4 ...

Winner of the 2020 SAMLA Studies Book Award — Edited CollectionCities both near and far communicate in a variety of ways. Travel between, through, and among urban centers initiates contact, and cities themselves are sites of ever-changing cultural and historical encounters. Predictable and surprising challenges and opportunities arise when city borders are crossed, voices meet, and artistic ... Read more

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Winner of the 2020 SAMLA Studies Book Award — Edited CollectionCities both near and far communicate in a variety of ways. Travel between, through, and among urban centers initiates contact, and cities themselves are sites of ever-changing cultural and historical encounters. Predictable and surprising challenges and opportunities arise when city borders are crossed, voices meet, and artistic
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The treatise of Lorenzo Valla on the Donation of Constantine

Enriched edition. Questioning Papal Authority: Unveiling the Secrets of a Medieval Forgery

by Lorenzo Valla, Trevor Whitaker ...

Translated by Christopher Bush Coleman ...

In "The Treatise of Lorenzo Valla on the Donation of Constantine," Valla employs incisive philological scrutiny to dismantle the legitimacy of one of the most significant documents in medieval Christendom. Written in the 15th century, the treatise exemplifies Valla's Renaissance humanism, characterized by an eloquent prose style that marries literary flair with rigorous analytical rigor. Through ... Read more

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In "The Treatise of Lorenzo Valla on the Donation of Constantine," Valla employs incisive philological scrutiny to dismantle the legitimacy of one of the most significant documents in medieval Christendom. Written in the 15th century, the treatise exemplifies Valla's Renaissance humanism, characterized by an eloquent prose style that marries literary flair with rigorous analytical rigor. Through
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