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The Lamp-post Listener is a podcast where two friends travel further up and further into classic works of children’s literature - from the woods of Narnia to the mountains of Middle-earth. Each episode chronicles the narratives, themes, and truth found in these timeless tales with C.S. Lewis as a Virgil-like guide. Phil and Daniel are currently reading Lewis' essays on stories.
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A grown-up discussion of works written for children, with lesson ideas and activities to help you share great works of writing with the kids in your life
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Learning a language is hard, but Easy Stories in English makes it easy! Ariel Goodbody introduces each story, explaining difficult vocabulary and talking about their life. Thanks to their high energy and clear pronunciation, the stories are entertaining and simple to understand. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced learner, there’s something for everyone. The stories cover a wide range of genres, such as fairy tales, myths and legends, drama, comedy, romance, horror, science f ...
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A weekly show all about audiobooks recorded at the RNIB Talking Book studios. We talk to your favourite authors and narrators, along with reviews and news about new audiobooks. Presented and produced by Robert Kirkwood, you'll find a new episode here every Friday at 1pm plus bonus content such as longer uncut interviews and episodes of our occasional extra show, The Book Group. Talking Books is a free service from RNIB giving access to over 40,000 fiction and non fiction books for adults and ...
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Are you an avid reader looking for your next great read? Or maybe you're someone who wants to fall in love with books? Look no further! Our podcast is the perfect place for all kinds of readers. With a wide range of genres, from romance to thrillers, historical fiction to non-fiction, we've got you covered. Hosted by Whitney Clark, each episode goes beyond the next chapter and explores important topics such as improving literacy rates in our communities, the concept of silent book clubs, ban ...
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My name is James D. Newcomb, and welcome to my little show! Here, we dive deep into the topics that touch our lives, challenge our thoughts, and inspire our hearts. This world just seems ready explode, doesn’t it? This show is your daily respite from the chaos. So, grab a friend and settle in with your favorite drink, and let’s discuss matters that truly matter. This is Newcomb, With Love. Download a whole bunch of inspirational audiobooks for FREE at jamesdnewcomb.com.
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Now, thanks to our sponsors, we are subscription free! WINNER of the International Communicator Award for Best Storytelling Podcast and the Davey Award for best inclusive podcast! Imagination Storybooks makes illustrated children's books accessible to blind and ALL children by adding rich audio description (AD) of the pictures. Visit us at https://imaginationstorybooks.org
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What is your destiny? Why do you exist? Is there a reason, a purpose, for human life? These questions have baffled the greatest thinkers and philosophers down through the ages. Listen to this audiobook or read other Bible study aids online at ucg.org/booklets.
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We bring the magic of children's books directly into your family car, with audiobook readings that transform travel time into tale time. Every car ride should be a page-turner!
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Completely free (and hopefully funny) audiobooks for children!
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After a terrible tornado hits the Gale family’s Kansas farm, Dorothy Gale and her dog ToTo find themselves transported to the magical land of Oz. With the help of the Scarecrow, the Lion and the Tin Man, Dorothy battles the Wicked Witch of the West, finds the Wizard of Oz, and discovers there is no place like home. This Frank L. Baum children’s book served as the inspiration for the classic 1939 film.
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RPG Radio Show
Daniel Storm, Benton Olivares, Luke Hatmaker, Zack McCann, Andy Kanies, Ben Stonick, Courtney Taylor
On this show, a group of actors will shape an epic, fantasy tale. Our show is a blend of audiobook, radio drama, and improvised role-playing game. We bring the world of Sildume to life with sound effects, music, and character voices. We strive to create a show that is safe and enjoyable for the whole family. We avoid explicit language and other adult-only content. There are, however, some themes that very young children may find distressing. We recommend parental supervision for children you ...
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This is an Audiobook to help children with early reading. It is based on beginning sight words which help children to sound, recognize, write and later read the book alone. If you would like to watch the You Tube version of the book, follow this link: https://youtu.be/oqKPvfPWGso. Please like and subscribe to the Youtube channel to help the algorithm, so that it shows up to help other children. Thank you in advance. In an effort to keep this podcast free of charge and available to all, a cou ...
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Intellectual Schizophrenia - R.J. Rushdoony, Chalcedon Foundation Free Audiobook (Audiobook)
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When this brilliant and prophetic book was first published in 1961, the Christian homeschool movement was years away and even Christian day schools were hardly considered a viable educational alternative. But this book and the author's later Messianic Character of American Education were a resolute call to arms for Christians to get their children out of the pagan public schools and provide them with a genuine Christian education. Dr. Rushdoony had predicted that the humanist system, based o ...
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The Everyday Adventures Of Little Red Panda - Exciting Short Audio Stories For Children Aged 3-8
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Series 1 is now available via Audio Book retailers such as: NOOK Audiobooks Scribd Kobo, Walmart Google Play Chirp Apple where you'll find samples of each of these Series 1 episodes. Please visit us at www.imaginenationstories.com
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In this podiobook: Garum and Vayin are "duals," twins trapped in each other's minds and bodies, sharing one life. When a deranged wizard hunts them, whom can they turn to? Their mentor? The city guard Vayin loves? The Wizards' Guild? In a world that hates duals, anyone could be their enemy, and one misstep could get them killed."Children of Rhatlan is a unique romp through an original world that not only entertained me, but made me think as well. I can think of no higher praise for a fantasy ...
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If you're looking for a podcast, but can't find the right one, I have some good news, your search is now done. There are poems and stories and songs that are great. It's perfect for children, ages two until eight. The poems are sweet and all filled with laughter. The stories end well. Happily ever after. So be sure to subscribe and begin to explore. And please don’t forget, there’ll always be more. | Musings and other Nonsense is a children's podcast of whimsical stories, poems and songs. It ...
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The Adventures of Robert P. Rabbit, Book One: Katie, Will and the Global Detective. This audiobook is read by Wendy Parker Seaman, the mother of our book's heroine, Katie. This audiobook is free and available for everyone, however it's real intention is to keep children entertained as they undergo treatment for serious illnesses.
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Storytelling that brings video game adventures to life through audio. Ideal for kids who love gaming and listening to audiobooks. Each episode is crafted to transform the human imagination into a console, making children feel like active players as they navigate through enchanting quests and landscapes. A playful and educational experience that makes the podcast a top pick for parents searching for quality gaming stories for kids. Created and produced by Nikesh Murali, a Commonwealth Short S ...
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Boy and the Wolves of Chylgar Book 1 in the Chylgar series Written and narrated by Simon Taylor For more information about Simon Taylor, his books, audiobooks, radio broadcasts and school storytelling, go to www.simontaylorstoryteller.com Book Summary An ordinary boy who hates his name. A boy who is drawn into the world of Chylgar, by the giant talking wolves who protect the Land. Aided by two village children, they ride the wolves on a perilous journey to seek a cure for the sickness that a ...
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Set in the first half of the 19th century, the classic novel presents the story of young orphan Oliver Twist, who endures tumultuous events in a society burdened by poverty, crime and malice. After being poorly treated in a workhouse, Oliver escapes to London where instead of finding a better life he ends up tangled in a web of criminal activities. The novel opens with the introduction of Oliver, a waif who has spent his short life living in miserable conditions in a workhouse. Along with ot ...
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The purpose of The Junior Classics is to provide, in ten volumes containing about five thousand pages, a classified collection of tales, stories, and poems, both ancient and modern, suitable for boys and girls of from six to sixteen years of age.
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Full audiobook of "As A Child – God's Call To Littleness" read by the author. “A small but profound book that unpacks Jesus’ deeply challenging statements about 'becoming like little children', one word at a time.” “Beautifully written and produced…” “Packed full of thought-provoking truths…” “A welcome message for the worn-out and tired Christian…” “This book will open your eyes to remembering that beautiful state of childlike wonder…”
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One dark and stormy night, a stranger arrives in West Sussex at a village inn. He is heavily clad in an overcoat and his face is wrapped in bandages. He takes a room at the inn, but refuses to socialize with anyone. He stays cooped up in his room all day and night, working with strange chemicals and apparatus. Suddenly, strange events begin to happen in the village. Mysterious burglaries and fires break out, culminating in a destructive rampage across the peaceful countryside. The stranger i ...
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Listen. HEAR., a HarperCollins Podcast, is excited to showcase a variety of audiobooks such as inspirational memoirs, enlightening leadership and business books, thrillers, self-help, romance, charming children’s stories, and so much more, written by countless New York Times bestselling authors and many narrated by award-winning performers. This podcast features exclusive chapter listens of highly anticipated releases, insight into the narration process, author interviews, insider deals, and ...
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Now Watch Raa Raa stories with eye catching illustration: Raa Raa Kadhai Neram Read Aloud Stories in Tamil Subscribe: https://bit.ly/SubscribeRaaRaaKadhaiNeram Read aloud with Raa Raa - Stories for kids (English) https://bit.ly/SubscribetoReadAloudwithRaaRaa "Raa Raa Land" Welcomes U Raa Raa Kadhai Neram for Tamil stories. A fun time podcast for children where you can listen to imaginative stories,folklore, moral stories and much more all exclusive for children. You can listen to stories nar ...
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Everyone loves a good story—especially children! But what we sometimes overlook is that the Bible is more than a collection of great stories. It is the real account of God's love for the world. In this full audio recording of the best-selling The Big Picture Story Bible, join author and narrator David Helm on a journey through the whole storyline of God's Word from Genesis to Revelation. Help your child follow along and engage with the story in a deeper way by purchasing a copy of the fully ...
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Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace chronicles the lives of five Russian aristocratic families during Napoleon's invasion of Russia. Many considered this book to be the best Russian work of literature of all time and it is massive in scale. The book is divided in four volumes and the chapters don't just contain the narrative of the plot to the novel but philosophical discussions as well. This may be intimidating to average book readers but they shouldn't be discouraged to try reading War and Peace. ...
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Dorothy Dale is the daughter of an old Civil War veteran who is running a weekly newspaper in a small Eastern town. Her sunny disposition, her fun-loving ways and her trials and triumphs make clean, interesting and fascinating reading. The Dorothy Dale Series is one of the most popular series of books for girls ever published.
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Bookworm Banquet is a program that aims to Satisfy Your Literary Cravings by offering up book reviews and author interviews on all genres of books with one caveat; the books must be family friendly. Our goal is to offer wholesome reading to our listeners, whether they are fiction or biography, current releases or classics, children’s books or books for older readers, we will review and discuss them all! JD and Nicole are avid readers who love talking about literature and would love for you t ...
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20 YEARS AGO, HELIO-ANTHROPOLIGIST GEORGE PORTER STUMBLED UPON AN ANCIENT MAYAN TEXT IN SOME NEWLY DISCOVERED RUINS. AFTER YEARS OF EXHAUSTING RESEARCH, HE CAME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT THE ANCIENT TEXT PREDICTED A SUPER-MASSIVE SOLAR FLARE THAT COULD BE ORDERS OF MAGNITUDE LARGER THAN ANYTHING TO HIT THE EARTH BEFORE. IT WOULD BE CAUSE AN APOCALYPSE OF UNIMAGINABLE PROPORTIONS...NOBODY BELIEVED HIM. SO HE SET OUT TO PREPARE HIS NORTHERN CALIFORNIA RANCH TO BE AN IMPENETRABLE, SELF-SUSTAINING ...
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For the past 25 years, Karadi Tales has been one of India's leading children's publishers. Several of our titles have won awards and recognition internationally and have been translated into numerous languages around the world. Over the years, Karadi has explored many different formats - audiobooks, picture books, animated books, and even a movie! Now Karadi is on a brand new venture. Listen to some of the most prominent names in Indian children's publishing including authors, illustrators, ...
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Cell U.R. - A Sci-fi Musical Comedy Radiodrama audiobook of Vampires and Human Cellphones
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Vampires dance with Goths around campfires far from the rainy Metroplex- as the Central Computer says in Cell U.R. "Most entertainment consists of beautiful people on sexy adventures without kids, because real life is the opposite." Imagine a near future, when nanotechnology allows doctors to install speakerphones on the inside of everyone's ears, a microphone in their throat, and scanners that record through the eyes. All citizens enjoy a permanent connection to the internet. One human cell ...
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Not your common fairy tales, this collection is a mixture of morals, quirkiness, and sarcasm. In it one finds ironic derivatives (if not roots) of well known fairy tales such as “The Brave Little Taylor” and “Beauty and the Beast,” as well as some more unusual settings to impart the popular fairy tale themes of justice and happily ever after. Most stories are told with wry humor and often shocking irreverence for the expected fairy tale turn out. This is NOT a book for children, but one for ...
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The book tells the story of the quest for Captain Grant of the Britannia. After finding a bottle cast into the ocean by the captain himself after the Britannia is shipwrecked, Lord and Lady Glenarvan of Scotland decide to launch a rescue expedition. The main difficulty is that the coordinates of the wreckage are mostly erased, and only the latitude (37 degrees) is known.Lord Glenarvan makes it his quest to find Grant; together with his wife, Grant’s children and the crew of his yacht the Dun ...
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Whether the Essence is an element that can manipulate time or the Essence is the source of time itself remains uncertain. Be that as it may, its power has omnipotent potential that demands shielding it from evil a necessity. The Essence Guard is that shield, and these are the Chronicles of the Essence Guard.
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Narcissism expert Dr Supriya McKenna tackles head on the issues that occur when divorcing a narcissistic personality type. In this podcast she is often joined by veteran UK solicitor Karin Walker. In this podcast Dr Supriya offers up her years of experience working in this field, whilst interviewing a variety of allied professionals to also bring you their advice and expertise. A former family doctor, Supriya is a best selling author in the field of narcissism. Her new 2024 book, the first o ...
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Let's nerd out where writing, psychology, and business success overlap! On this show, we look at how to ethically apply psychological principles of persuasion. You'll learn compelling copy tips to improve your writing of all lengths for biz. And you'll be ready to become a #1 bestselling published author on Amazon (faster, easier, and cheaper than you thought possible) and make money with your books as you grow your exposure and business. Join host @LaptopLaura, a tall Math and Psych teacher ...
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Lord Avedon has a problem. Generations of Avedons have watched over Avedon Hill and controlled the only pass through the Lantis Mountains. Traditions are important to the Avedon family, but one tradition has tragically come to an end. Gretta Platt, Housemistress of Avedon Manor, has been murdered. A member of the Platt family has always served the Avedons as Housemistress. until now. Only a handful of people live at Avedon Hill, and most are suspects. Arames Kragen, retired Aarronic Advisor ...
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“My name is Mary Cary. I live in the Yorkburg Female Orphan Asylum. You may think nothing happens in an Orphan Asylum. It does. The orphans are sure enough children, and real much like the kind that have Mothers and Fathers; and that’s why I am going to write this story.” So begins Mary’s diary, which she fills with her various doings and misadventures at the Asylum in Virginia and her sharp observations about life and human nature. She loathes Miss Bray, the head of the Asylum, who is not a ...
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The Christian Philosophy of Education Explained - Reconstructionist Radio (Audiobook)
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The deterioration of academic standards and discipline in state schools in the last twenty-five years has finally forced the issue of education upon the consciences of many Christians who would not otherwise have considered it. There is both good and bad in this. The crisis in education has led some to reconsider the whole issue of education and the place of Christian children in a state system that promotes secular humanism and multi-culturalism as a virtue, and discourages the traditional ...
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Talking animals, wicked stepmothers, valiant tailors, cruel witches! Sixty-two stories that feature familiar figures like Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel, Rumplestiltskin, The Twelve Dancing Princesses and Snow-White and Rose Red as well as lesser-known characters like The White Snake, Sweetheart Roland and Clever Elsie are contained in this volume of Grimms' Fairy Tales by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. The original volume published in 1812 contained more than 85 tales and this number kept increasing ...
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Episode 1: #ReclaimBedtime with Tigerlily QuinnWelcome to The Little Elephant Who Wants to Fall Asleep: Reclaim Bedtime podcast. We join Fritha of TigerLily Quinn as she takes us through her experience of using the new book, The Little Elephant Who Wants to Fall Asleep, the sequel to the much-talked about The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep, which was hailed as the bedtime book for parents in 2015. Using a set of language structures and relaxation techniques, the book aims to soothe and rela ...
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Bulfinch’s Mythology, first published in 1855, is one of the most popular collections of mythology of all time. It consists of three volumes: The Age of Fable, The Age of Chivalry, and Legends of Charlemagne. This is a recording of the tenth edition of the first volume, The Age of Fable. It contains many Greek and Roman myths, including simplified versions of The Iliad and The Odyssey, as well as a selection of Norse and “eastern” myths. Thomas Bulfinch’s goal was to make the ancient myths a ...
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Before Patrick Henry became the “Voice of the Revolution” with his seven famous words, “Give me liberty or give me death,” he was much like any other boy growing up in colonial Virginia. But by God’s providence, (and help from the special animals of the Epic Order!) Patrick Henry, George Washington, Ben Franklin, and their unique generation grew to be America’s Founding Fathers, laying the groundwork for America’s Independence. The fight for liberty would be costly, with an Enemy determined ...
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Between 1865-73 the tumultuous American Revolution rages on in different battlefields. The air is thick with hatred and suspicion as the Continental and British armies clash in bloody warfare. In Westchester County, New York, an area is considered a neutral ground for both forces, Harvey Birch plies his dangerous mission. An innocuous peddler by day, he is in fact an American spy, though he does nothing to correct anyone who assumes he is a British spy. In a magnificent country mansion, The ...
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Spanning a period of nearly 1500 years, this monumental work of history tracks the orbit of one of the greatest Empires of all time. The sheer scale and sweep of the narrative is breathtaking in its ambitious scope and brings to vivid life the collapse of a magnificent military, political and administrative structure. Proceeding at a brisk pace, the original fourteen volumes describe debauched emperors, corrupt practices, usurpers and murderers, bloody battles, plunder and loot, barbarian ho ...
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Considered to mark the emergence of a new literary form, the unvarnished autobiography, Confessions by Jean-Jacques Rousseau was first published in 1782, four years after his death. The philosopher and educationist whose political philosophy is credited with having inspired the French Revolution, Rousseau was a man of immense wit, talent and depth of thinking. His skill in art, music, literature and cooking along with his magnificent body of work in philosophy, politics, education and sociol ...
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380: Kirsty Logan, Xinran, Nigel Toon and Vivian French - Boswell Book Festival
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Recorded on location at the Boswell Book Festival, this week Kirsty Logan tells us about 'The Unfamiliar: A Queer Motherhood Memoir', journalist and author Xinran Xue uncovers 'The Book of Secrets: A Personal History of Betrayal in Red China', Nigel Toon tells us 'How AI thinks' and we end with Vivian French with 'Bibi and the Box of Fairy Tales!' …
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Daniel and Phil dive into Lewis' first draft of The Magician's Nephew. Your Lamp-post Links: Purchase Past Watchful Dragons You can mail us at P.O. Box 25854, Richmond, Virginia, 23232, message us at hello@lamppostlistener.com, or call us at (406)646-6733. You can also support the show on Patreon. LampostListener.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Yo…
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Rapunzel, Rapunzel, Cut Off Your Hair (Pre-Intermediate)
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Book a class with me! If you book a package of 10 classes, you can get 33% off: EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Classes An old couple wish for a son and instead have a daughter with long, magical hair. They don't see the value in it, and sell her off to an old man who keeps her in a tower. Every day, he massages the oil from her hair and sells it. But the…
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Kate Quinn on her new book "The Briar Club"
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Author Kate Quinn is out with her new book "The Briar Club." If you like historical fiction, you will love this book! "The Briar Club" is set in a boardinghouse in Washington D.C. during the McCarthy era. There's an element of murder mystery and it's told from the perspective of multiple women, all facing different challenges of the time. Our host,…
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Verbally Assaulted, but I Brought It On Myself
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This morning I had an interesting experience while walking my dog. I was verbally assaulted by someone, and thinking about the experience throughout the day made me realize I indirectly brought it upon myself. Leads to an informal dialogue about the Greatest Commandment that the Lord expounded on in the Gospels! The devil doesn't want you to listen…
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379: Patrick Grant, John Niven and Christian Lewis - Boswell Book Festival
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Three authors today who all recorded the audio versions of their books, Great British Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant champions quality over consumption in his book 'Less', John Niven talks about his heart-breaking and sometimes hilarious memoir 'Oh, Brother' and Christian Lewis takes us around the UK coastline in 'Finding Hildasay'. Plus we find so…
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This was supposed to be a short video about a good use of localization in children’s books and then I found out that Where’s Wally has far deeper lore than you would expect. And then my wacky imagination ran with it. Lots of localization is annoying, because it’s done by publishers who don’t have confidence that children can understand foreign word…
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It's the 4th of July, but it's not necessarily "happy". My wife Sana and I discussed this topic, and as usual the conversation got deep. Enjoy! The devil doesn't want you to listen to this! Napoleon Hill's Outwitting the Devil is now available in audiobook format, narrated by Yours Truly. Visit my website, jamesdnewcomb.com to get instant access to…
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The devil doesn't want you to listen to this! Napoleon Hill's Outwitting the Devil is now available in audiobook format, narrated by Yours Truly. Visit my website, jamesdnewcomb.com to get instant access to the audios! The other day when Sana and I went out for lunch after church, I happened to sit next to someone I knew of, but didn't know that we…
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Unparenting 101: Why You Should Think Twice Before Either Praising or Disciplining Your Children feat. Judy Arnall
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If you're praising your children, you're doing it wrong, says our guest on today's episode. Perhaps I've misinterpreted the message of our guest, Judy Arnall, who we recently heard on the show discussing her philosophy on unschooling. But while we were discussing unschooling, I learned that Judy has written not THE book on parenting, but she's writ…
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Book a class with me! If you book a package of 10 classes, you can get 33% off: EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Classes A cat and a mouse live together as friends, and what strange friends that makes! One day, the cat suggests they store some food for the winter, so they buy a pot of fat and hide it in a church. But while the mouse happily cleans the hous…
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Ruth Ware on her book "One Perfect Couple"
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On this week's episode, our host Whitney Clark chats with Ruth Ware. She's known for her psychological thrillers and is a No. 1 New York Times bestselling author. Her new book "One Perfect Couple" is out now. Whitney talks to Ruth about what inspires her work, what kind of research went into this book and how it compares to reality shows.…
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The Living Room Becomes the Classroom: Exploring Unschooling with Judy Arnall
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In today's episode, we discuss the concept of "unschooling", a learner-directed educational approach popularized by John Holt, contrasting it with traditional schooling. Traditional? Actually what we know as "unschooling" was considered pretty normal until the Industrial Revolution introduced the concept of the 8-hour work day, parents working far …
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378: Donna Ashworth, Jackie Kay, Catherine Coldstream and Joseph Coelho - Boswell Book Festival
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More authors from the Boswell Book Festival this week including Catherine Coldstream on her book Cloistered: My Years As a Nun and two great but very different poetry collections with Jackie Kay's Mayday and Donna Ashworth's Wild Hope. Plus, away from the festival, we get the books of your life from Yoto Carnegie Medal Winner Joseph Coelho and find…
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Setbacks are an inevitable part of life, but they are not a step back. They are moments that shape us, teach us, and ultimately guide us towards the success we are meant to achieve. Embrace setbacks with a positive outlook, understanding that they are part of the journey. Every disappointment can open doors to new opportunities, and every setback c…
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Phil and Daniel reflect on the The Chronicles of Narnia with Matt Bush. Your Lamp-post Links: Pints with Jack You can mail us at P.O. Box 25854, Richmond, Virginia, 23232, message us at hello@lamppostlistener.com, or call us at (406)646-6733. You can also support the show on Patreon. LampostListener.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | RSS Fe…
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Redefining Liberty: Laura Davidson on Free Will and Society
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In this episode, I discuss the book 'The Logic of Freedom' with author Laura Davidson. Laura shares her background in earth sciences and social sciences, particularly focusing on economics, philosophy, and the Austrian school of thought. The conversation covers various topics including the principles of libertarianism, free will, consciousness, and…
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Ashley Poston on Her New Book "A Novel Love Story"
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In this episode of "Beyond the Next Chapter," our host Whitney Clark chats with author Ashley Poston about her new book. "A Novel Love Story" is out today! Ashley is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of "The Dead Romantics" and "The Seven Year Slip." Ashley talks to Whitney about her favorite romance novels, how friendships grow an…
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How to Be Your Own Bank and Escape the Overlord’s Rat Race with Sarry Ibrahim
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Recorded in November 2022, James Newcomb interviews Sarry Ibrahim, founder of thinkinglikabank.com, a website dedicated to educating the principles of sound money and living a life free from the overlords in the banking system. Sarry shares his background and journey into financial literacy, starting from a consumer economics class in high school t…
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I saw Hamlet performed by The Lord Chamberlain’s Men at Bradgate Park in Leicestershire on June 22, 2024. This theater company performs Shakespeare plays the way they were done back in the Bard’s day: no microphones, minimal sets, props, and costumes, and an all male cast. It was a fascinating experience to see Hamlet performed in a way that Shakes…
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377: Billy Kay, Len Pennie and Sir Alexander McCall Smith - Boswell Book Festival
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A show chiefly in the Scottish dialect this week as we head to the Boswell Book Festival to talk to writer, broadcaster and language activist Billy Kay about his book Born in Kyle; poet, Scots language and mental-health advocate Len Pennie reads us some Poyums and we hear from the prolific author and now Knight of the Realm, Sir Alexander McCall Sm…
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From Podcasting Roots to Business Success: A Conversation with John Lee Dumas
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In this episode, I'm joined by the great John Lee Dumas, host of the longstanding and uber successful podcast Entrepreneurs on Fire. We did a deep dive into our long-standing relationship in the podcasting sphere, and discussed things such as: Strategies for achieving significant financial milestones The importance of surrounding oneself with the r…
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Mit dem Code easystories erhältst du das 12-Monatsabo von Babbel zumPreis von nur 6 Monaten. Das Angebot gilt bis zum 31. Oktober 2024. Einfach auf https://www.babbel.com/audio einlösen und loslegen. Hector is a snail, so of course he's very slow. But he dreams of becoming fast. He decides to find a wizard and ask the wizard to swap his body with a…
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Breaking News! Newcomb Starts a New Podcast
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Host James D. Newcomb gives a brief personal and professional history, and how it all ties into the name of the show!By James D. Newcomb
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Jane Austen didn’t wait to become an adult to start writing. As a kid she was telling stories to her family, and in her early work you can see her wicked sense of humor and her ability to step inside the mind of another person — even if that person held views completely different from Jane’s. The History of England was written in 1791, when Jane wa…
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376: Nathanael Lessore and Sophie Cameron - Yoto Carnegie Medal Shortlist
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Our final two Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing Shortlisted authors join us this week, Nathanael Lessore with Steady For This and Sophie Cameron with Away with Words. Plus we discover some new books entering the Talking Books library.By RNIB Connect Radio
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Phil and Daniel discuss Lewis' introduction to On the Incarnation. Your Lamp-post Links: Beginner Recommendations The Bible Homer, The Essential Iliad & The Essential Odyssey (8th century) Sophocles, Antigone (441 BC) Plato, Five Dialogues: Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Meno, Phaedo (399 BC) Virgil, The Essential Aeneid (19 BC) Shakespeare, Macbeth (1…
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The Light at the Bottom of the Sea (Pre-Intermediate)
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Mit dem Code easystories erhältst du das 12-Monatsabo von Babbel zumPreis von nur 6 Monaten. Das Angebot gilt bis zum 31. Oktober 2024. Einfach auf https://www.babbel.com/audio einlösen und loslegen. Żgugina lives on the coast of Malta with her son. When pirates attack, she rushes to the church to pray to St Demetrius. 'St Demetrius,' she says, 'if…
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The most highly anticipated books of the summer
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If you're going on a trip this summer and you're looking for a good book, we've got you covered! In this episode of "Beyond the Next Chapter," our host Whitney Clark talks to the folks at the Phoenix Library about the most highly anticipated books of the summer. She's joined by Anna Chenoweth, the library collections manager, and Maria Lopez, the c…
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375: Zillah Bethell, Tia Fisher and Nicola Davies - Yoto Carnegie Medal Shortlist
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More Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing shortlisted authors on the show this week. Zillah Bethell on The Song Walker, Tia Fisher on Crossing the Line and Nicola Davies talks about Choose Love. Plus some new books in the RNIB library.By RNIB Connect Radio
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To commemorate D-Day we’ve taken a journey into the RNIB Library to listen to some great history books about the Normandy landings and beyond.By RNIB Connect Radio
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Mit dem Code easystories erhältst du das 12-Monatsabo von Babbel zumPreis von nur 6 Monaten. Das Angebot gilt bis zum 31. Oktober 2024. Einfach auf https://www.babbel.com/audio einlösen und loslegen. The wind carries a pea to a crack by a window. Inside the house, a boy is sick and dying. The pea wants to help the boy, and slowly it grows into a pl…
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In this episode of Beyond the Next Chapter, our host Whitney Clark talks to an author and psychologist about overcoming trauma associated with work. Gretchen Schmelzer is a longtime psychologist and author. She's writing a book about the topic now. She also has a book called "Journey Through Trauma" which was released in 2018. After the COVID-19 pa…
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139 – Audiobook: The History of England by Jane Austen
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This is a recording of “The History of England, from the Reign of Henry the 4th to the Death of Charles the 1st” by Jane Austen, written when the author was only 16 years old. It was illustrated by Jane’s sister Cassandra and completed in 1791.By T.Q. Townsend
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374: Hiba Noor Khan and Joseph Coelho - Yoto Carnegie Medal Shortlist
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In today's show we feature two authors on the shortlist for the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing. Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho tells us how Greek myth inspired his book 'The Boy Lost in the Maze', and Hiba Noor Khan tells us the lesser known story of how the Great Mosque in Paris helped the Jewish community in World War Two in 'Safiyyah's War'…
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Sometimes Fairy Stories May Say Best What’s to Be Said
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A discussion on "Sometimes Fairy Stories May Say Best What's to Be Said." Your Lamp-post Links: You can mail us at P.O. Box 25854, Richmond, Virginia, 23232, message us at hello@lamppostlistener.com, or call us at (406)646-6733. You can also support the show on Patreon. LampostListener.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | RSS Feed All Extract…
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138 – Can Peter Jackson Recapture the Magic?
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Peter Jackson is getting the band back together to make movies about . . . finding Gollum?? For real? Will these films be any good? Will this be another case of a filmmaker trying and failing to recapture the magic? Find out what I think about the prospects for these new films. Check out the video version to witness a perfect reenactment of what ha…
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On today's show we listen to the brand new thriller The Deadly Spark from debut novelist Roxie Key, plus following on from last week's climate chat we turn to non-fiction and Mark Lynas' book Our Final Warning. All that plus four brand new audiobooks available from the RNIB Library.By RNIB Connect Radio
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In this episode Dr Supriya describes a lesser known outward presentation of narcissism – that of the Communal (or 'altruistic') Narcissist. More resources for you: Listen to the audiobook sample of Narcissists in Divorce: From Love-Locked to Leaving here Read a sample of Narcissists in Divorce: From Love-Locked to Leaving on Amazon here and of The …
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Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Problems for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! In this episode of Easy Stories in English, host Ariel Goodbody discusses the concept of 'normal people problems' as opposed to more serious issues, drawing on his own exper…
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Steven Rowley on his new book “The Guncle Abroad”
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In a bonus episode of “Beyond the Next Chapter,” our host Whitney Clark talks to author Steven Rowley about his newest book “The Guncle Abroad.” It’s the sequel to his hit novel “The Guncle” which was released in 2021. The sequel follows Patrick and his niece and nephew as their father gets married in Italy. Whitney talks to Stephen about how he mi…
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Co-hosts T.Q. Townsend and Chloë Townsend recently went to the Curve Theatre in Leicester to see Peter Pan Goes Wrong, a hilarious comedy interpretation of J.M. Barrie’s classic children’s play and novel about Peter Pan, the Darling Children, the Lost Boys, and of course, Captain Hook. The play was put on by Mischief Theatre, a company that special…
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372: Greg Mosse - The Coming Darkness & The Coming Storm
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Today we take a deep dive into climate fiction with Greg Mosse and his books The Coming Darkness and The Coming Storm plus we find some brand new audio books that are also available from RNIB.By RNIB Connect Radio
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On Three Ways of Writing for Children
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"Sometimes Fairy Stories May Say Best What’s to Be Said" "On the Reading of Old Books" The LeFay Fragment "On Fairy-Stories"
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A Visitor from Chilly Bottom (Intermediate)
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Today's story I wrote with Alastair Budge from the English Learning for Curious Minds podcast. In last week's episode, we brainstormed the story together, and today we present to you A Visitor from Chilly Bottom. A man who has lived in Antarctica all his life visits the UK for the first time. Technically, he is a British citizen, as he grew up on B…
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Abby Jimenez on her new book "Just for the Summer"
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Summer is just around the corner, and on this episode of "Beyond the Next Chapter" host Whitney Clark talks to the author of "Just for the Summer." Abby Jimenez is known for her quick dialogue and romance novels that have depth and cover issues like trauma and toxic parents. Her latest book came out in April and was an instant #1 New York Times bes…
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I’ve just seen the documentary Butterfly in the Sky, which is about the public TV show Reading Rainbow. This show, which was hosted by LeVar Burton, helped millions of kids, including me, to understand just how magical it was to take a look in a book. Watch me try not to get choked up as I tell you about my favorite moments in this documentary. Als…
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371: Elizabeth Acevedo, Tanya Landman, Geraldine McCaughrean and Ruta Sepetys
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As we start gearing up for this year's Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing, we listen back to four previous winners with four very different books ... Elizabeth Acevedo, Tanya Landman, Geraldine McCaughrean and Ruta Sepetys.By RNIB Connect Radio
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Let's Write a Story Together! with Alastair Budge (Advanced)
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In this episode, I brainstorm a story with Alastair Budge. We start with the concept of someone from Antarctica moving to London and experiencing culture shock and peculiarities of life in the UK. We come up with cultural references and humorous situations involving misunderstandings about British culture. After this episode, Alastair went off and …
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Emily Hanford is back with Episode 10 of Sold a Story. I wanted to take some time to listen to this one several times and think about it before responding, because it addresses some very serious challenges in the literacy wars. Some people who were confronted by the failings of Balanced Literacy — the highly profitable but thoroughly unscientific s…
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