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The Life and Teachings of Hermes Trismegistus

'The Life and Teachings of Hermes Trismegistus' by Manly P. Hall is a book that explores the legendary figure of Hermes Trismegistus and the wisdom attributed to him. Hermes Trismegistus is a mythical and syncretic figure often associated with ancient Egypt and Greece, believed to be a master of various esoteric and philosophical disciplines, including alchemy, astrology, and spirituality. In this book, Manly P. Hall delves into the life, philosophy, and teachings of Hermes Trismegistus. He discusses the Hermetic tradition and its influence on Western thought and spirituality. The book explores the concept of Hermeticism, which encompasses a wide range of mystical and philosophical ideas, such as the principles of correspondence ('as above, so below'), the unity of all things, and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment.

Manly P. Hall (Author), Mark Bowen (Narrator)

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The Emerald Tablets of Thoth the Atlantean

'The Emerald Tablets of Thoth the Atlantean: Illustrated' is a captivating edition that unveils the ancient wisdom and esoteric teachings attributed to Thoth, an enigmatic figure often associated with ancient Egyptian mythology. This edition presents the profound insights of Thoth, as recorded in the mystical Emerald Tablets, complemented by evocative illustrations that enhance the reader's journey into the realms of mysticism and ancient knowledge. The Emerald Tablets are said to contain the keys to understanding the mysteries of the universe, the nature of reality, and the spiritual evolution of humanity. Thoth, believed to be a wisdom keeper from the mythical Atlantis, imparts teachings that touch upon alchemy, cosmology, and the transformative power of consciousness. This illustrated edition enhances the textual richness of the tablets with visual elements that complement the arcane nature of Thoth's teachings, providing readers with a visually immersive experience as they explore the profound insights contained within the ancient text. 'The Emerald Tablets of Thoth the Atlantean: Illustrated' invites seekers of ancient wisdom, spiritual enthusiasts, and those intrigued by esoteric knowledge to delve into the timeless teachings attributed to Thoth. This edition not only preserves the enigmatic essence of the Emerald Tablets but also offers a visually enchanting journey into the depths of ancient mysticism, providing readers with an opportunity to connect with the profound wisdom of one of history's most mysterious and revered figures.

Maurice Doreal (Author), Mark Bowen (Narrator)

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[Arabic] - نجم الدين صانع العطور

رواية تاريخية تتناول حقبة فاصلة ومغيبة أدبيا من تاريخ المدينة المنورة ومنطقة الحجاز بشكل عام، وهي مرحلة انطلاق الثورة العربية الكبرى وسقوط الحكم العثماني إلى غاية تأسيس الدولة السعودية. تتقاطع في الرواية مجموعة من القصص والشخوص التي تؤثث أحداثها وتجسد واقع النسيج المجتمعي في المدينة المنورة حينها إلى جانب مغامرات وأسرار بطل الرواية نجم الدين صانع العطور.

ريم توفيق عبد الباقي حواس (Author), قصي حمود (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Escritos para desocupados

Escritos para desocupados nació en el año 2005, en forma de bitácora digital y en un blog en el que la escritora plasmaba pensamientos sobre su deserción laboral. Con el tiempo, esas entradas acumularon, y fue entonces cuando decidió reunirlas en forma de un libro de ensayos dedicados a la vida ociosa. En ellos se abordan y cuestionan temas como la productividad, la autoría, la escritura, el copyright, el consumo, el trabajo, el tiempo libre, la precarización, entre muchos otros. Su estilo transgrede las fronteras entre géneros literarios como la autobiografía, la crónica, el planfleto, los fragmentos de diario, la confesión, la autobografía y el manifiesto. Una obra en la que el arte y la vida se confunden.

Vivian Abenshushan (Author), Vivian Abenshushan (Narrator)

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[German] - Auf eine Currywurst mit Gregor Gysi (Gekürzt)

Gregor Gysi - so offen und persönlich wie noch nie Gregor Gysi, Legende der Linkspartei und alternativer Elder Statesman, wird auf seinen Lesereisen seit Jahren von Hans-Dieter Schütt begleitet. So kam es zu den Gesprächen am Imbissstand, die in diesem Buch versammelt sind: Gysi in seinem Element, schlagfertig, pointiert, lebensklug. Über Wodka, Fußball und Ostdeutschland, über die Letzte Generation und die erste deutsche Kanzlerin, über die Medien, Sinnlichkeit und Gott. Gysi on tour durchs Leben - wie es ist, wie es sein sollte und wie wir es verändern könnten.

Gregor Gysi, Hans-Dieter Schütt (Author), Gregor Gysi, Hans-Dieter Schütt (Narrator)

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[German] - Schambereich - Über Sex sprechen (ungekürzt)

Exkursion ins Sumpfgebiet unserer Seele Nach dem Erfolg von 'Dry' schreibt Christine Koschmieder über Sex und Intimität. Persönlich, mutig und lustig erkundet sie die Körpererfahrungen, die sie und andere Frauen im Lauf ihres Lebens gemacht haben. Gerade hat sie die Suchtklinik verlassen, da steht Christine Koschmieder vor einer neuen Herausforderung: Bisher hatte sie Sex meistens mit Hilfe von Alkohol. Aber wie lassen sich Intimität, Liebe und Sex ohne Betäubung erfahren? Und woher kommt ihre Angst vor Nähe eigentlich? Aus ihrer Biografie, aus unserer Kultur, oder ist sie einfach da? Mit 50 Jahren begibt sich Christine Koschmieder auf eine Exkursion ins 'Sumpfgebiet unserer Seele'. Sie besucht Freundinnen, Ex-Lover und eine Sexualtherapeutin. Sie befragt sich und andere nach Nacktheit und Erregung, Grenzsetzung, Pornographie, OnlyFans und Selbstermächtigung. Sie folgt den Spuren, die ihre Beziehungen hinterlassen haben. Am Ende weiß ihr Kopf fast alles, aber ihr Körper noch nicht. Und dann fängt das eigentliche Abenteuer der Intimität an. 'Ich hatte Sex, und ich habe drei Geburten und zwei Abtreibungen hinter mir. Ich kenne also meinen Körper. Was ich allerdings bis heute nicht gut kann: körperliche Nähe herzustellen und eine Sprache dafür zu finden. Das will ich jetzt ändern.'

Christine Koschmieder (Author), Christine Koschmieder (Narrator)

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U.F.O LIBRARY - CONTACTEE: The Charles A. Silva Story

Stimulating, Provocative, and Disturbing. All of these words describe Charles A Silva’s revelations about his life with extraterrestrials. Everything about Silva rings a different note. He was born Jewish but had a strict Roman Catholic upbringing. International private schools in Switzerland. Rome, London. Imbued him with liberal and unbiased attitude about nations and people. As an adult he divorced himself from organized religion. He studied journalism in college and became a public relations representative in the motion picture industry. He also learned to be skeptical of that which he could not see. High in the Andes of Peru, Charles Silva had his first meeting with an alien from another world. In the rarified atmosphere of the mountains he came to know Rama, an extraterrestrial. Charles journey with Rama on earth and in space. She exposed him to many of the wonders of being that few humans are ever privileged to experience. She helped him understand the hundreds of connections between biblical events and visitations from extraterrestrials. Because of Rama he has been able to learn the truth of the Fatima Message. Each of the events in Charles Silva’s life with Rama has been on of learning. What is the Significance of the number 144,000? How do you interpret the lines in Nazca Plains in the Andes? What will it be like to develop the third eye? What is sex and what is sin? The details of a space vehicle were revealed as she took him aboard for transporting. One of her most impressive talents was extra-sensory perception – she seems to know his every thought. She made one frighting prediction about his future. “You will be sentenced to prison”, she told him. And as this is written he is a penitentiary inmate. All this and much more is explained by Charles A. Silva. Silva in his own words as he talks informally and responds to all questions asked on location in front of film crew byWriter, Director, Joseph J. Randazzo.

Joseph J. Randazzo (Author), Joseph J. Randazzo (Narrator)

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U.F.O LIBRARY - CONTACTEE: The Jerry Wills Story

As with most contactees in the earth ET/UFO realm, Jerry Wills had his first meeting at an early age. Beginning before his thirteenth birthday, he had a series of learning experiences wit each contact. Wills participates in some UFO extraterrestrial seminars and conferences. However, je does not spend all his time and effort following or speaking to others about his experiences. Jerry earns his living as the owner and operator of an electronic repair business in Phoenix, Arizona. There seems to be many commonalities amount most contactees, but Jerry seems to have fewer of these traits. Physical and educational, than the majority of those who have come forward with their experiences. He was born at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Soon after, his family moved to Colorado where his father died. Still a very young boy, his mother remarried, and they moved back to Kentucky, into the hills a remote area where he grew up. Wills had few friends in school. Not because he acted differently but because of his height - by the time he reached high school he was almost six foot seven inches tall. At this time he was first visited an alien. Out in the woods nearly five miles from home, Jerry sat awaiting a friend. The two planned to scout a nearby Civil War burial ground. The friend never showed up. Instead there was Zo, a causal, friendly man, strangely dressed in matching coveralls and boots. In spite of this unknown man’s appearance in the remote place, Wills was neither surprised nor frightened. The man sat and the two talked for almost two hours before Zo left, walking over a small hill. A few minutes later Jerry saw a flying saucer rise from behind the tress and disappear into the sky.

Joseph J. Randazzo (Author), Joseph J. Randazzo (Narrator)

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The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2023

Award-winning writer, columnist, and journalists Carl Zimmer selects twenty science and nature essays that represent the best examples of the form published in 2022. “What's most compelling about a scientific story is the way it challenges us to think about the concepts we take for granted,” writes guest editor Carl Zimmer in his introduction. The essays in this year’s Best American Science and Nature Writing probe at the ordinary and urge us to think more deeply about our place in the world around us. From a hopeful portrait of a future for people with Alzheimer’s disease, to a fascinating exploration of the rise of nearsightedness in children, to the heroic story of a herd of cows that evaded a hurricane, these selections reveal how science and nature shape our everyday lives. With tremendous intelligence, clarity, and insight, this anthology offers an expansive look at where we are and where we are headed. The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2023 includes JESSICA CAMILLE AGUIRRE • VANESSA GREGORY • SABRINA IMBLER FERRIS JABR • MARION RENAULT • ELIZABETH SVOBODA NATALIE WOLCHOVER • SARAH ZHANG and others

Carl Zimmer, Jaime Green (Author), Em Grosland, Jeena Yi, Johnny Rey Diaz, Katharine Chin, Nikki Massoud, Shahjehan Khan (Narrator)

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Enuma Elish: The Epic of Creation

Dive deep into the primordial mists of time, where the ancient gods of Mesopotamia danced and battled, giving shape to the world as we know it. 'Enuma Elish: The Epic of Creation,' brilliantly translated by L.W. King, takes you on a mesmerizing journey to the very origins of civilization and its mythic tales of creation. Experience the power of this epic as never before, with the masterful narration of Dennis Logan. His riveting voice brings to life the tumultuous events and divine characters of the Enuma Elish. Let the soundscape envelop you, transporting you to the banks of the Euphrates and the majestic ziggurats, where these tales were once shared. Why listen to this audiobook? - Discover the roots of many contemporary myths and religious stories, and trace the ancient lineage of creation tales. - Relish in the rich, evocative translation by L.W. King, who painstakingly brings forth the nuances and beauty of the original text. - Immerse yourself in the unparalleled delivery of Dennis Logan, whose voice paints vivid imagery, making the gods, battles, and primal elements almost tangible. - Engage in the intellectual delight of understanding ancient civilizations, their beliefs, and their views on existence and creation. 'Enuma Elish: The Epic of Creation' is more than just a tale. It’s a testament to humanity's age-old quest to understand its place in the cosmos. Whether you're a lover of history, mythology, or captivating storytelling, this audiobook promises a profound experience. Join the annals of time, witness the divine saga, and let the origins of creation resonate in your very soul.

L.W. King (Author), Dennis Logan (Narrator)

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[German] - Chinesisches Roulette: Ein Ex-Mitglied der roten Milliardärskaste packt aus

Der SPIEGEL-Bestseller, von dem die chinesische Regierung nicht will, dass wir ihn hören: Money, Macht und Willkür in China Wann ist man wirklich mächtig? Wenn auf dem Konto eine Milliarde liegt? Wenn die Ehefrau mit der Frau des Premiers beim Shoppen große Geschäfte macht?Desmond Shum wächst in Shanghai und Hongkong auf. Nach dem Studium in den USA stürzt er sich ins Beijinger Businessleben mit dem Blickwinkel eines Outsiders und den richtigen Connections. Er scheffelt mit Immobilientransaktionen Geld. Ehefrau Whitney pflegt Beziehungen zu Ehefrauen wichtiger politischer Akteure. Und doch sind Desmond Shum die Hände gebunden, als Whitney, Multimilliardärin wie er, spurlos verschwindet. Wem aber konnte Whitney Duan gefährlich werden? Was wusste sie über Staatspräsident Xi Jinping - oder was außer Ärger mit der Staatsführung könnte hinter ihrem plötzlichen Verschwinden sonst stecken?Ein brisanter Augenzeugenbericht aus der neureichen Wirtschaftselite Chinas: Die Hintergründe der 'Explosion' des chinesischen Kapitalismus in den 2000er Jahren, erzählt von einem, der mit verstrickt war und mitverdient hat.Selten hat es jemand gewagt, so offen über das zu schreiben, was in China Macht bedeutet. Ein aufsehenerregender Blick auf die chinesische Elite, exzessive Bereicherung und den Widerstreit von Kapitalismus und kommunistischer Partei.-

Desmond Shum (Author), Johannes Steck (Narrator)

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[German] - Unter Wahnsinnigen: Warum wir das Böse brauchen

UM UNS HERUM TOBT DER WAHNSiNN. ›Unter Wahnsinnigen‹ ist eine Zustandsbeschreibung unserer Zeit. Wie gerne würden wir leicht in Freund und Feind trennen, liken oder bashen. Aber so einfach ist der Mensch nicht. Schroeder folgt seinem Drang und seiner Neugier, das Böse zu verstehen. Auf dem Pfad des Bösen trifft er einen Holocaust-Leugner im Gefängnis, begegnet einem Sexualstraftäter auf seinem Weg nach draußen, erlebt einen Mann, der ein Doppelleben geführt hat, ist mit der Letzten Generation unterwegs und besucht NATO-Soldaten in Litauen, die sich auf den Krieg vorbereiten. Seine Recherchen führen ihn zu Psychologen und Kriminologen, zu den Tätern und Opfern, zu Philosophen und Aktivisten – und immer wieder zu sich selbst und seiner eigenen Geschichte. Er trifft einen Teil von jener Kraft, die nur das Gute will und so das Böse schafft. Florian Schroeder besucht die Abgründe dieser Welt und zeigt, dass sie nur unser Spiegel sind, in dem wir uns selbst erkennen können – wenn wir es wollen. Die Wahnsinnigen sind wir alle.

Florian Schroeder (Author), Florian Schroeder (Narrator)

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