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Strange Tales from Japan

99 Chilling Stories of Yokai, Ghosts, Demons and the Supernatural

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11 hours 8 min

99 chilling Japanese ghost stories—told aloud just as they've been passed down for generations.Strange Tales from Japan brings you face to face with Japan's most haunting legends, yokai, and ghostly encounters. This audio edition immerses listeners in a rich tapestry of supernatural folklore, with each short tale crafted to stir the imagination and send a shiver down the spine.Hear about:Oiwa... ... Read more

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99 chilling Japanese ghost stories—told aloud just as they've been passed down for generations.Strange Tales from Japan brings you face to face with Japan's most haunting legends, yokai, and ghostly encounters. This audio edition immerses listeners in a rich tapestry of supernatural folklore, with each short tale crafted to stir the imagination and send a shiver down the spine.Hear about:Oiwa...
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Targeted Bible Study

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This book is especially timely based on two recent events. First, a 2012 Pew report revealed those declaring themselves Protestants dropped below fifty percent for the first time in history. In the same report, one in five declared themselves to be "religiously unaffiliated" with little or no interest in church and a pronounced secular perspective. Second, in the recent American election , ... Read more

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This book is especially timely based on two recent events. First, a 2012 Pew report revealed those declaring themselves Protestants dropped below fifty percent for the first time in history. In the same report, one in five declared themselves to be "religiously unaffiliated" with little or no interest in church and a pronounced secular perspective. Second, in the recent American election ,
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The Truly Disadvantaged

The Inner City, the Underclass, and Public Policy

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An assessment of the relationship between race and poverty in the United States, and potential solutions for the issue.Renowned American sociologist William Julius Wilson takes a look at the social transformation of inner-city ghettos, offering a sharp evaluation of the convergence of race and poverty. Rejecting both conservative and liberal interpretations of life in the inner city, Wilson offers ... Read more

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An assessment of the relationship between race and poverty in the United States, and potential solutions for the issue.Renowned American sociologist William Julius Wilson takes a look at the social transformation of inner-city ghettos, offering a sharp evaluation of the convergence of race and poverty. Rejecting both conservative and liberal interpretations of life in the inner city, Wilson offers
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Beginner's Guide to Japanese Haiku

Major Works by Japan's Best-Loved Poets - From Basho and Issa to Ryokan and Santoka, with Works by Six Women Poets (Free Online Audio)

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An old pond;a frog jumps in:the sound of water— BashoThis comprehensive introduction to Japan's best-loved haiku poets is the perfect book for anyone wanting to learn about haiku. Compiled and with commentary by renowned author and translator William Scott Wilson, the book features 26 poets and 550 haiku, exquisitely translated. Wilson takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the works of ... Read more

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An old pond;a frog jumps in:the sound of water— BashoThis comprehensive introduction to Japan's best-loved haiku poets is the perfect book for anyone wanting to learn about haiku. Compiled and with commentary by renowned author and translator William Scott Wilson, the book features 26 poets and 550 haiku, exquisitely translated. Wilson takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the works of
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Famous Poems (Unabridged)

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Embark on a journey through enchanting realms with "Famous Poems," a captivating collection narrated for your listening pleasure. This audiobook unveils the brilliance of Edmund Spenser, the mastermind behind the epic "Faerie Queene," alongside other luminaries of the English Renaissance. Prepare to be swept away by tales of chivalry, unwavering love, and the captivating beauty of the natural ... Read more

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Embark on a journey through enchanting realms with "Famous Poems," a captivating collection narrated for your listening pleasure. This audiobook unveils the brilliance of Edmund Spenser, the mastermind behind the epic "Faerie Queene," alongside other luminaries of the English Renaissance. Prepare to be swept away by tales of chivalry, unwavering love, and the captivating beauty of the natural
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More than Just Race

Being Black and Poor in the Inner City

by William Julius Wilson ...

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A preeminent sociologist of race explains a groundbreaking new framework for understanding racial inequality, challenging both conservative and liberal dogma.In this timely and provocative contribution to the American discourse on race, William Julius Wilson applies an exciting new analytic framework to three politically fraught social problems: the persistence of the inner-city ghetto, the plight ... Read more

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A preeminent sociologist of race explains a groundbreaking new framework for understanding racial inequality, challenging both conservative and liberal dogma.In this timely and provocative contribution to the American discourse on race, William Julius Wilson applies an exciting new analytic framework to three politically fraught social problems: the persistence of the inner-city ghetto, the plight
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The Declining Significance of Race

Blacks and Changing American Institutions

by William Julius Wilson ...

When first published in 1980, The Declining Significance of Race immediately sparked controversy with its contentious thesis that race was becoming less of a deciding factor in the life chances of black Americans than class. This new edition of the seminal book includes a new afterword in which William Julius Wilson not only reflects on the debate surrounding the book, but also presents a ... Read more

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When first published in 1980, The Declining Significance of Race immediately sparked controversy with its contentious thesis that race was becoming less of a deciding factor in the life chances of black Americans than class. This new edition of the seminal book includes a new afterword in which William Julius Wilson not only reflects on the debate surrounding the book, but also presents a
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When Work Disappears

The World of the New Urban Poor

by William Julius Wilson ...

Wilson, one of our foremost authorities on race and poverty, challenges decades of liberal and conservative pieties to look squarely at the devastating effects that joblessness has had on our urban ghettos. Marshaling a vast array of data and the personal stories of hundreds of men and women, Wilson persuasively argues that problems endemic to America's inner cities--from fatherless households to ... Read more

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Wilson, one of our foremost authorities on race and poverty, challenges decades of liberal and conservative pieties to look squarely at the devastating effects that joblessness has had on our urban ghettos. Marshaling a vast array of data and the personal stories of hundreds of men and women, Wilson persuasively argues that problems endemic to America's inner cities--from fatherless households to
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''Little Way'' of Spiritual Childhood, The

According to the Life and Writings of Saint Thérèse de l’Enfant Jésus

by Fr. Gabriel Martin ...

Narrated by William Wilson ...

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St. Thérèse’s Way of Trust and Love"Here, then, is a way which, without giving to everyone assurance of reaching the heights to which God has led Thérèse, is not only possible but easy for all. As St Augustine remarks, not everyone can preach and perform great works, but who is there that cannot pray, humble himself, and love?" — Pope Pius XI.Written in 1923, just twenty-six years after St. ... Read more

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St. Thérèse’s Way of Trust and Love"Here, then, is a way which, without giving to everyone assurance of reaching the heights to which God has led Thérèse, is not only possible but easy for all. As St Augustine remarks, not everyone can preach and perform great works, but who is there that cannot pray, humble himself, and love?" — Pope Pius XI.Written in 1923, just twenty-six years after St.
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The One Taste of Truth

Zen and the Art of Drinking Tea

by William Scott Wilson ...

This heartfelt ode to the meditative practice of drinking tea examines the origins of traditional tea culture in the East, revealing how a good cuppa can elevate both the mind and spiritTraditionally in China and Japan, drinking a cup of tea was an opportunity for contemplation, meditation, and an elevation of mind and spirit. Here, renowned translator William Scott Wilson distills what is ... Read more

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This heartfelt ode to the meditative practice of drinking tea examines the origins of traditional tea culture in the East, revealing how a good cuppa can elevate both the mind and spiritTraditionally in China and Japan, drinking a cup of tea was an opportunity for contemplation, meditation, and an elevation of mind and spirit. Here, renowned translator William Scott Wilson distills what is
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IDEALS OF THE SAMURAI

Writings of Japanese Warriors

by William Scott Wilson ...

Blockbuster movies and top-selling novels, such as ShŌgun and Musashi, may try to give us a picture of the Japanese warrior and the principles that guided him through life. But those portrayals are, essentially, outsiders’ views, and although perhaps valid in their own right, do not come from the source. For a more accurate study of the Japanese samurai, we must understand how the warrior saw ... Read more

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Blockbuster movies and top-selling novels, such as ShŌgun and Musashi, may try to give us a picture of the Japanese warrior and the principles that guided him through life. But those portrayals are, essentially, outsiders’ views, and although perhaps valid in their own right, do not come from the source. For a more accurate study of the Japanese samurai, we must understand how the warrior saw
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BUDOSHOSHINSHU

The Warrior’s Primer of Daidoji Yuzan

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What does it mean to be a samurai in Japan when there are no battles to be fought? During the 17th century, Daidoji Yuzan set about to address the paradox of the existence of a warrior class during peacetime. His text, written for the education and guidance of Japanese warriors, set down rules intended to delineate their obligations, ethics, morality and daily duties.Now, these samurai guidelines ... Read more

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What does it mean to be a samurai in Japan when there are no battles to be fought? During the 17th century, Daidoji Yuzan set about to address the paradox of the existence of a warrior class during peacetime. His text, written for the education and guidance of Japanese warriors, set down rules intended to delineate their obligations, ethics, morality and daily duties.Now, these samurai guidelines
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