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The Marlborough Book Festival

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The Marlborough Book Festival is an annual readers and writers festival held in July in Marlborough, New Zealand. Listen to our podcasts to hear discussions with our featured writers, as they explain the challenges and the highlights of creating their various works and their lives as writers. For more information, head to: https://www.marlboroughbookfest.co.nz/
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O, Pioneers!

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Open Book Audio is proud to present O, Pioneers! by Willa Cather. Performed by Alexis O'Donahue. Listen to the entire book, a chapter at a time through the latest Open Book Audio Classics Collection Podcast.
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Writing Break

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Writing Break is an ad-free, award-winning podcast for writers. Take a break with America’s Editor and learn her best writing tips, catch up on the latest publishing industry news, and recharge with a fellow book lover who understands the plight of the writer.
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The Book Case

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Are you stuck in a reading rut? The Book Case makes the case for books outside of your usual genre. Wander the aisles of your local bookstore with Kate and Charlie Gibson and meet fascinating characters who will open your appetite to new categories while deepening your hunger for books. This weekly series will journey cover to cover through the literary world, featuring interviews with best-selling authors, tastemakers, and independent bookstore owners. New episodes post every Thursday.
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An inebriated exploration of Frank Herbert's Dune. Join our hosts Mike and Derek each week as they open a new bottle of wine and have a bit of a buzzed book club. Never read Dune? No worries, neither has Mike. Whether you are new to Dune, or you already know how to wear your stillsuit desert style; this podcast has something to offer. Pulling from the long out of print, Dune Encyclopedia, we can tell you stories such as: Who was Holtzman? What is it like on a Guild spaceship? How did the Bar ...
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All story, no religion, add vodka and stir. Bibleish is a comedic, tipsy podcast about the best-selling book of all time: the Bible. Lily grew up Catholic. Angela has never cracked open the Good Book. Neither of them are religious experts, so get ready to enjoy these stories in a brand new way.
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Booking Back

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Do you long for those schoolyard days where you had all the time in the world to finish a good book? This podcast revisits the books that gave us happiness as children and maybe even later as adults!
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The Bookshop Podcast

Mandy Jackson-Beverly

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Mandy Jackson-Beverly is a confessed bibliophile who believes independent bookshops are the gems of communities and authors are the rock stars of the literary world. As an author and book reviewer for the New York Journal of Books, Mandy profoundly understands and appreciates what it takes to write a book and present it to readers. She is instinctively curious and enjoys connecting with her guests. Learn more at mandyjacksonbeverly.com and thebookshoppodcast.com. And remember to subscribe to ...
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Archer Mayor's Open Season is a full-cast audio drama adaptation of chapter one of the first book in the bestselling Joe Gunther murder mystery series. Open Season concerns a mysterious man in a ski mask who forces the police to reopen an old murder case by compromising all the members of the old jury. Vermont detective Joe Gunther soon realizes that his department is being used as a stalking horse to flush out the real murderer. He must discover who that person is, before the man in the ski ...
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WelcomeMy life is an open book, each chapter a new adventure into the minds of authors who have shaped cultures and whispered their stories across generations eBooks, Audiobooks, ePub, Mobi and Kindle. Powered by Firstory Hosting
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Call of the Wild is an emotional rollercoaster of a novel set during the late 19th century Klondike Gold Rush. The central character is Buck, an Alaskan sled dog who is forced to adjust to the cruel climate in order to survive. If you have even a remote love of dogs then you will fall head over heels in love with this book. In fact, take away the fact that Buck is a dog and the story is the same, a struggle against greed and to live a life of freedom. London spent a year in Yokel researching ...
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The Open Society audio podcast features recordings of panel discussions, talks, book launches, and more. Brought to you by the Open Society Foundations, working to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens.
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From The Library will follow various stories turned into audiobook-podcast creations. Each season will bring forth a different story. Season 1 - Unconscious / Subconscious (Sci-Fi / Thriller) [2018] Season 2 - Dream Realm (Sci-Fi / Mystery) [2018] Season 3 - Chastity Shawl & Other Essays (Humor / Nonfiction) [2024]
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Join Emily and the mobile recording studio as they criss-cross America, interviewing your favorite audiobook narrators and best-selling authors in the special places they call home. It’s an extravaganza of adventure, community, and a whole lot of audiobook fun!
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The Dark Is Rising

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A young boy’s time-travelling fight against ancient evil. When the Dark comes rising, who will hold it back? This dramatisation of Susan Cooper’s cult novel is a magical journey into the supernatural.
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This is a weekly podcast of funny stories for kids. There are side-splitting versions of my own fractured fairy tales. Also short stories from some of my best-selling books, featuring characters from 'The Adventures of Nanny Piggins' and 'Friday Barnes, Girl Detective'. The stories are perfect for bedtime, long car rides or even if you're just stuck waiting a really long time at the doctor's office. They're written for 7-11 year olds but these are tales the whole family can enjoy. The sillin ...
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A podcast that recaps some of the top posts on Hacker News every day. This is a third-party project, independent from HN and YC. Text and audio generated using AI, by Wondercraft.ai. Create your own news rundown podcast at app.wondercraft.ai
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Mentoring Writers Resource Box podcasts offer new and developing authors assistance as they travel their writing journey (whether self- or traditionally published). We mentor adult writers of all ages worldwide while mentoring under 18's through our sister organisation Kids4Kids.org.uk. With over thirty years’ experience as an award-winning author, speaker, writing mentor, and publishing consultant our Principle Mentor, Ann Brady, offers practical tips which will help new writers open the do ...
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Mud Between Your Toes is a memoir about my life - a gay, white boy growing up during the 1970s Rhodesian Bush War. This podcast started as an audio version of the book, but has now evolved into a series of conversations -- mostly of an African theme -- with characters and personalities with stories to tell. I hope you enjoy them.
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Project Gutenberg and Microsoft have worked together to create thousands of free and open audiobooks using new neural text-to-speech technology and Project Gutenberg's large open-access collection of e-books. This project aims to make literature more accessible to (audio)book-lovers everywhere and democratize access to high quality audiobooks. Whether you are learning to read, looking for inclusive reading technology, or about to head out on a long drive, we hope you enjoy this audiobook col ...
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Wagons West

Dennis Humphrey

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Wagons West was the cry heard through the east as America pioneers set there sights on the wide open spaces and land of the west. These are stories of brave settlers, army life, gunfighters,prairie towns and Marshall's. Let us go back to with wild west in early radio. Sponsored by oldtimeradiodvd.com
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Text of the speech given by Brewster Kahle, founder of the Internet Archive, at the launch of the Open Library in October 2005. LibriVox was invited to the launch, and produced audio recordings for "An International Episode," and "Old Christmas," two of the first books scanned into the Open Library collection. (Summary by Hugh)
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The transitioning years between girlhood and womanhood are an exciting time for a girl, as well as tumultuous and confusing. Beautiful Girlhood by Mabel Hale is a lovely guide that will help the young girl understand the changes she is going through emotionally and physically and also guide her in the proper behavior befitting a young woman.
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●Bookey: Empower Your Mind Anywhere, Anytime. Download and check out more features with the Bookey App. ●Bookey app download link: https://www.bookey.app/ ●Why Use Bookey? “So many books, so little time!” Well, no wordy books here, only 30 mins audible book summaries. Unlock the big ideas from world bestseller that cover Self Help, Biography, Leadership Development, Art, Business, Stories and more ebooks. Each title is complemented with a mind map that highlights the essence of the book, all ...
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A verified Amazon review-The Christmas House is the embodiment of the Christmas Spirit. Magical, wondrous, full of the warmth generated by the company of family and friends during good times and hard. This book hits you with a healthy dose of reality, but it also takes you on a fantastical journey filled with hope and joy, grace and forgiveness. If you don't examine it too closely, but just let the words transport you on a trip that will engage your emotions and give you cause to ponder what ...
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Books & Beyond is a new podcast that finds good reads for you from a world of fascinating stories, one at a time. The shows will take you to China and other amazing places that might open up new doors in your life. Here at Books & Beyond, we believe our lives are enriched with nourishing reads, no matter where and how old you are. Find your next favorite audio adventure with Books & Beyond, for free.
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25 Years of Ed Tech

Martin Weller & Friends

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25 Years of Ed Tech is a serialized audio version of the book 25 Years of Ed Tech, written by Martin Weller of the Open University and published by AU Press. The audio version of the book is a collaborative project with a global community of volunteers contributing their voices to narrate a chapter of the book. Bonus episodes are a series of conversations called "Between the Chapters" to chat about these topics and more! "In this lively and approachable volume based on his popular blog serie ...
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"A good candidate for 'the most under-appreciated work by Mark Twain' would be 'The Treaty With China,' which he published in the New York Tribune in 1868. This piece, which is an early statement of Twain's opposition to imperialism and which conveys his vision of how the U.S. ought to behave on the global stage, has not been reprinted since its original publication until now." (the online, open-access "Journal of Transnational American Studies" published it in the spring, 2010).
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This work presents Rousseau’s belief in the profoundly transformational effects of the development of civilization on human nature, which Rousseau claims other political philosophers had failed to grasp. Specifically, before the onset of civilization, according to Rousseau, natural man lived a contented, solitary life, naturally good and happy. It is only with the onset of civilization, Rousseau claims, that humans become social beings, and, concomitant with their civilization, natural man b ...
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Heroine may cause a man to feel invincible. Cocaine may make a man feel like he can run past the speed of light. Ecstasy may make a man feel like every nerve in his body is coming alive. Still, no matter how potent those substances may be, it's a fact, love is the most potent drug of all. This fact is especially true when Juan awakens from a two-month coma, unsure of what his life had been. The only time he feels he is close to the truth is in the presence of women with specific characterist ...
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Man Motorcycle Road : Story sharing from the Author of the book and Host: Bob Marshall from the life of outlaw and sanctioned racing. Road stories from open road. Special guests sharing all their most personal stories of adventure in life on 2 wheels. Theme music by: MEK. Road music by: Goat Farm Studios; Riverside California. Website: americanroadrunnerthebook.com Find and follow us: Instagram: americanroadrunner Facebook: American Road Runner The Book YouTube: American Road Runner Twitter: ...
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What started as an idea for an online interactive book in early 2013, that then went into hiatus for several years before being reborn in March of 2018, as a live, video & audio podcast series. We, are a collective of humans from across the world that have come together to; share our stories, discuss the obstacles, shed light on the dark times & what we have done to move through them, but most importantly to share about what is exciting about our lives today as a way to inspire, uplift & giv ...
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Hearts Online

Deborah O. Baker

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This audio aspect of The Living Book of Love™ contains vibrational key codes within each recording to PayPeaceForward. Tracks may include Light Language, divinely inspired stories, and/or HeartSpa™ song accelerators, to expand consciousness, open hearts, and ignites fires or remembrance for MASS AWAKENING! #PayPeaceForward #AwakenSolutions #HeartListen
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At one time Race Cargill had been the best Terran Intelligence agent on the complex and mysterious planet of Wolf. He had repeatedly imperiled his life amongst the half-human and non-human creatures of the sullen world. And he had repeatedly accomplished the fantastic missions until his name was emblazoned with glory. But that had all seemingly ended. For six long years he’d sat behind a boring desk inside the fenced-in Terran Headquarters, cut off there ever since he and a rival had scarred ...
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Bengali Book Review

Abhishek Chaudhuri

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Bengali literature is vast and huge. It is scattered with beautiful literary works be it in poetry or in prose. There are absolute gems some of which are well revered and others are understated and perhaps under appreciated. Unfortunately, the number of people who are aware of these let alone have read them, are dwindling by the day, even within the Bengali community. My aim through this podcast series is to make an earnest try to spread word and have more eyes look into these treatises. The ...
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The Koran (Qur’an) is regarded by Muslims as the word of God (Allah) as revealed to the prophet Muhammad. It is divided into 114 chapters (surahs), arranged roughly by length. This version, The Meaning of the Glorious Koran, is a widely used English translation of the Koran by a Muslim Englishman. Many Muslims, however, including Pickthall, believe that true translations of the Koran from the original Arabic are impossible, and see translations into other languages only as useful interpretat ...
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Chapter 1 What's Me, Myself, And Us Book by Brian Little "Me, Myself, and Us: The Science of Personality and the Art of Well-Being" is a book written by Brian Little, a renowned psychologist and personality expert. In this book, Little explores the complexities of human personality and how it shapes our lives, relationships, and overall well-being.…
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Chapter 1 What's Range Book by David Epstein "Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World" is a book by David Epstein that explores the value of having a wide range of interests, skills, and experiences in a world that increasingly values specialization. Epstein argues that individuals with diverse backgrounds and skill sets are better eq…
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This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on April 25th, 2024. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:33): We have 4 days to contest KYC being required by internet services Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40158752&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (02:16): A useful front-end confetti animation library Original post: h…
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This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on April 24th, 2024. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:38): Biden signs TikTok bill into law, starting clock for ByteDance to divest Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40145963&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (02:06): Piet: Programming language in which programs look like …
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Get ready for an explosive and unfiltered look at life as a Black student at BYU! Sebastian takes us on a wild ride as he dishes about the viral rise of his "Black Menaces" group, a provocative movement that fearlessly called out racism within Mormon culture. From protests that sparked national headlines to tense confrontations with horrified churc…
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Chapter 1 What's The Federal Reserve And The Financial Crisis Book by Ben Bernanke "The Federal Reserve and the Financial Crisis" is a book written by Ben Bernanke, who served as the Chairman of the Federal Reserve from 2006 to 2014. In this book, Bernanke provides a comprehensive analysis of the 2008 financial crisis and the actions taken by the F…
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Chapter 1 What's The New Rules Of Marketing & Pr Book by David Meerman Scott "The New Rules of Marketing & PR: How to Use Social Media, Online Video, Mobile Applications, Blogs, News Releases, and Viral Marketing to Reach Buyers Directly" by David Meerman Scott is a comprehensive guide to modern marketing strategies in the digital age. The book dis…
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We try not to do books about politics — political discourse in this country is, currently, divisive in the extreme. However, Carlos Lozada, in his new book, The Washington Book: How to Read Politics and Politicians, gives us a survey of Washington literature that will surprise, delight and inform you. From Tocqueville to Trump, from The Muller Repo…
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This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on April 23rd, 2024. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:34): The man who killed Google Search? Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40133976&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (02:40): FTC announces rule banning noncompetes Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=401…
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Nanny Piggins tells the story of the Patron Saint of Wales, his extraordinary mother and their relationship to King/Queen Arthur of Camelot and how this all involves the vegetable - leeks. I’m very excited to announce that we now have merchandise for BEDTIME STORIES WITH R.A. SPRATT! You can order t-shirts, sweaters, hoodies, notebooks and coffee c…
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Experience the ultimate tale of the downsides of Las Vegas Season 3 of From The Library by Matt Hribar is an audiobook of readings from his book Chastity Shawl & Other Stories. Each week starting April 16, 2024 through June 25, 2024 will feature the audiobook reading of an essay from the book. Whether embellishing the embarrassing, reeling over rea…
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Chapter 1 What's The Zero Marginal Cost Society Book by Jeremy Rifkin The Zero Marginal Cost Society is a book written by economist and social theorist Jeremy Rifkin. In this book, Rifkin explores the potential impact of the digital revolution and the sharing economy on capitalism and society as a whole. He argues that advancements in technology, p…
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This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on April 22nd, 2024. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:37): Meta Horizon OS Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40115554&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (02:10): NASA's Voyager 1 Resumes Sending Engineering Updates to Earth Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?i…
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Chapter 1 What's Switch Book by Chip Heath "Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard" by Chip Heath is a book that offers insights and strategies for making successful changes, whether in personal habits, organizational culture, or societal issues. The book explores the psychology behind why change is difficult and provides practical guidan…
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Today we are excited to announce the launch of an exciting new book: No Nonsense Spirituality: All the Tools, No Faith Required, by Britt Hartley. Please join us to discuss the book, and to ask your questions about nihilism and spirituality after religion. No Nonsense Spirituality Episode Show Notes YouTube Link Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous D…
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In this episode, I chat with Shelf Life Books owners Chris and Berkley McDaniel about the switch from corporate life to purchasing an indie bookshop, things to do and see in Richmond, Virginia, cats, and books! Formerly known as Chop Suey Books, Shelf Life Books is the largest independent bookstore in Richmond, VA, and has served the Richmond commu…
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Chapter 1 What's Memory Book by Jonathan K. Foster "Memory Book" by Jonathan K. Foster is a self-help book that provides techniques and strategies for improving memory, concentration, and overall cognitive function. The book offers practical tips for enhancing memory retention, learning new information, and maintaining mental sharpness as we age. F…
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This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on April 21st, 2024. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:31): Programming Is Mostly Thinking (2014) Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40103407&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (02:31): I should have loved biology (2020) Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=401…
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Chapter 1 What's The Sacred Mushroom And The Cross Book by John Marco Allegro The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross is a controversial book by British author John Marco Allegro, published in 1970. In the book, Allegro argues that early Christianity and its beliefs were heavily influenced by the ritual use of psychedelic mushrooms. Allegro proposes that…
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This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on April 20th, 2024. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:32): Why you should not apply to YC Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40099585&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (02:11): U-M finds students with alphabetically lower-ranked names receive lower grades Original post: htt…
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Gavin Lang's book Seeking the Light is about climbing the country’s highest mountains that rise above 3000m, but it's about the importance of getting outdoors to improve health and wellbeing. Inspiring and exhilarating, each story captures the tension and drama of mountaineering in Aotearoa, and is vividly brought to life with Gavin’s outstanding p…
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This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on April 18th, 2024. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:33): Meta Llama 3 Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40077533&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (02:33): Daniel Dennett has died Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40088106&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (04:…
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This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on April 19th, 2024. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:34): Daniel Dennett has died Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40088106&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (02:07): Tesla Recalls All Cybertrucks for Faulty Accelerator Pedals Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/…
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Chapter 1 What's Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters Book by Meg Meeker "Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know" is a book by Dr. Meg Meeker that explores the important role fathers play in their daughters' lives and provides guidance on how fathers can build strong, loving relationships with their daughters. The book of…
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Chapter 1 What's Living Sober Book by Anonymous "Living Sober" is a book written by "Anonymous" and published by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. It is a guidebook for individuals who are struggling with alcohol addiction and are seeking practical advice and insights on how to live a sober and fulfilling life. The book covers various topic…
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Together with Hidden True Crime, we will analyze Chad Daybell's LDS Faith based defense on his criminal trial. Episode Show Notes YouTube Link Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platfo…
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Kao Kalia Yang is a Hmong writer who has written her family and country’s history through deeply personal prisms. She told the story of her family’s beginnings via her grandmother’s story in The Latehomecomer, shared the life of her father in The Song Poet and now writes her mother’s journey in Where Rivers Part. Told in the first person, Where Riv…
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This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on April 17th, 2024. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:40): The NSA is just days away from taking over the internet Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40062271&utm_source=wondercraft_ai (02:04): Embeddings are a good starting point for the AI curious app developer Or…
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Chapter 1 What's Drawing On The Right Side Of The Brain Book by Betty Edwards "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain" is a popular instructional book on drawing, written by Betty Edwards. The book emphasizes the use of the right hemisphere of the brain to develop drawing skills, rather than relying solely on the left hemisphere which governs logic…
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Chapter 1 What's Nodding Off Book by Alice Gregory "Nodding Off" by Alice Gregory is a novel that explores the complexities of sleep and dreams through the interconnected stories of various characters. The book delves into the mysteries of the mind and the ways in which our dreams can both haunt and enlighten us. It is a thought-provoking and beaut…
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Just when you thought Summur's faith transition couldn't get any more intense, buckle up for a mind-blowing ride in part 2. From uncovering disturbing details in the Gospel Topics Essays that left her questioning everything she knew, to grappling with the church's dishonesty about its history and finances, to watching her oldest daughter develop sc…
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