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A gripping and thought-provoking legal thriller that redefines the genre—by critically acclaimed writer and criminal defense attorney, Gabriel Urza, author of All That Followed. What if justice isn’t something the legal system is truly capable of? The Silver State follows Santi, a law school...

Into the Nothing: A Spiritual Autobiography is about the wild, adventurous, mystical life that led to the liberation of Gabriel Cousens, MD. The book takes us through the unique process of classical spiritual awakening and liberation in several paths, including yoga, Torah-Kabbalistic traditions, and also his experiences in the Lakota Sundance, Eagle Dance, and Spirit Dance.

A former United States Navy admiral with a distinguished and extraordinary career, Admiral William McRaven retired from the Navy in 2014 after more than 37 years of service. During the last few years of his career he was also 'Bull Frog', the longest serving Navy SEAL still on duty. Admiral McRaven has written a book which shares the most important principles he learned during his career - it's called Make Your Bed: Small things that can change your life...and maybe the world.

Legendary footballer Ian Wright joins Gabriel Fleming in the Audible Studios to discuss his autobiography, A Life in Football.

"Mi-am propus sa va vorbesc despre minciuna, ceea ce înseamna despre un lucru pur omenesc: numai omul poate minti, pentru ca numai omul are parte de un "lucru" care poate sa exprime si care, exprimând, se poate misca în doua directii total opuse: adevarul si falsul intentionat. Acest "lucru" este limba. Voi vorbi despre minciuna nu în sensul ei "privat", ci în cel "public", asadar voi vorbi despre minciuna colectiva, în care unul sau mai multi îi mint pe multi care la rândul lor sunt fie mintiti, fie mint in corpore, traind împreuna cu cei care îi mint, într-un vast scenariu al minciunii." (Gabriel Liiceanu)

In this gripping post-apocalyptic novella, the remnants of humanity grapple with the aftermath of a solar cataclysm that decimates civilization in the late 20th century. Forced to retreat underground, they strive to create a new society grounded in love, beauty, and the pursuit of the arts and intellectualism, all while contending with the absence of all life forms except for humankind. This eerily prophetic tale resonates deeply in todays world, as the sun remains dormant, making its themes feel more relevant than ever. Written by French sociologist and criminologist Tarde, this novella ...

This powerful firsthand account tells the story of a priest who chose to remain with his people in Gaza amid war, destruction, and uncertainty. In the face of danger, scarcity, and suffering, he continues to offer the sacraments, encouragement, and hope rooted in union with Christ. With moving simplicity and spiritual depth, these pages reveal the strength of faith lived under trial, the meaning of true pastoral charity, and the quiet light of hope that endures even in the darkest circumstances.

Rutger Bregman joins Gabriel Fleming in the Audible Studios to discuss his latest best-selling publication, Utopia for Realists. Rutger Bregman is one of Europe's most prominent young thinkers. At 29, he is a historian and an author with four books already under his belt, not to mention a regular spot on the revered online journalism platform The Correspondent and publications in The Washington Post and The Guardian.

The real succession story of the Murdoch empire is more shocking than the fictional TV series. When Rupert Murdoch made a fateful decision about who should inherit his media colossus, he believed that pitting his children against each other would produce the most capable heir. Twenty-five years...

Al pueblo ha llegado «la mala hora» de los campesinos, la hora de la desgracia. La comarca ha sido «pacificada» después de tanta guerra civil. Han ganado los conservadores, que se dedican a perseguir cruel y pertinazmente a sus adversarios liberales. Al alba de una mañana, mientras el padre Ángel se dispone a celebrar la misa, suena un disparo en el pueblo. Un comerciante de ganado, advertido de la infidelidad de su mujer por un pasquín pegado a la puerta de su casa, acaba de matar al presunto amante de ésta.

“This is Salt. He’s lots of fun. He likes to skip and jump and run. This is Pepper. She gets things done. She lines her dolls up one by one.” Listen and learn about a dog named Salt, and a cat named Pepper. They are quite opposite, but learn to work together in this cute audiobook that uses repetitive words and fun rhymes.

Think about the last time you tried to talk with someone about political, social, or environmental issues who didn't already agree with you. How well did it go? These conversations are vital, but too often they get stuck, or we avoid them entirely. We retreat to our camps, frustrated that we can't move our cause forward. What if, in these difficult conversations, we could stay true to ourselves while enriching relationships and creating powerful pathways forward?

Two women in a room. One is bleeding to death. The other just sits back and watches. For both, there is everything to lose. Surgeons are meant to save lives, but Nancy is a special kind of surgeon. Doctors are meant to be good at reporting the truth, but Nancy's is an untellable story. A mistake made in the operating theatre changes all of this. Summoned to explain herself to a tribunal appointed by the General Medical Council, Nancy is forced to consider what it means to be a doctor who has killed as well as cured.

O carte cu doua personaje: un cunoscut si un necunoscut, care se întâlnesc si se înfrunta. Cunoscutul e Gabriel Liiceanu, în ipostaza lui de persoana publica. Necunoscutul e Gabriel Liiceanu, în ipostaza lui de om pur si simplu. El e personajul principal al cartii: omul cu tainele si spaimele lui, acela pe care orice scriitor adevarat cauta sa-l descopere odata cu fiecare noua pagina. Cine sunt eu?

What stands between you and living an authentic Spirit-filled life? Do you want to experience the Holy Spirit more but are afraid of what that truly means? In Simply Spirit-Filled, internationally acclaimed theologian Andrew Gabriel says if you want to experience all the Holy Spirit has to offer...

À la fin du XIXe siècle, dans une petite ville des Caraïbes, un jeune télégraphiste pauvre et une ravissante écolière jurent de se marier et se promettent un amour éternel. Durant trois ans ils vivent l’un pour l’autre, mais Fermina épouse Juvenal Urbino, un brillant médecin. Alors Florentino, l’amoureux trahi, se mue en séducteur impénitent et s’efforce de se faire un nom et une fortune pour mériter celle qu’il ne cessera d’aimer, en secret, cinquante années durant.

"Scriind paginile acestui jurnal de idei, nu m-am putut desprinde de imaginea "spiritului universal" ca activitate a unui uriaș creier al omenirii traversat fără încetare de ideile celor care, de-a lungul câtorva mii de ani, au gândit în beneficiul speciei noastre. Ramificațiile ideilor exprimate de fiecare dată altfel, adăpostite de acest mega-creier, reprezintă cultura lumii.

"Cred ca în mai toate familiile exista câte un om deosebit, unul al carui spirit trebuie onorat prin evocarea lui perio­dica. Si pentru ca fiecare dintre noi are nevoie de repere vii, acest om, atunci când exista, nu trebuie pierdut niciodata din memoria urmasilor. Lucrul nici macar nu e foarte greu de facut. Adevarul e ca, de la o vârsta încolo, începem sa ne tragem îndarat; scurtându-se, timpul vietilor noastre cere sa fie îmbo­gatit cu viata celor care ne-au precedat."

Dante Gabriel Rossetti was born on May 12th, 1828 in London, England. Together with William Holman Hunt and John Everett Millais, they developed and founded the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. It’s mission: to reform English art and return to the detail, intense colours and complex compositions of Quattrocento Italian and Flemish art. The brotherhood's magazine, The Germ, was first published in 1850, with Rossetti contributing a poem, 'The Blessed Damozel', and a story about a fictional Italian artist inspired by a vision of a woman.

Cuando el periodista Gabriel Santoro publicó su primer libro, no pensó que la crítica más destructiva fuera a ser escrita por su propio padre. El tema de su libro parecía inofensivo: la vida de una mujer alemana que llegó a Colombia poco antes de la Segunda Guerra. Pero el padre de Santoro se sintió traicionado. ¿Por qué? En el libro hay algo que Santoro no había previsto. Entre las frases se esconde un secreto.