Non-Fiction Audiobooks

The Grand Gypsy: Around The World With The Circus

What do Adolf Hitler, Mahatma Gandhi, and Ed Sullivan have in common? Ottavio Canestrelli crossed paths with each. He performed with the Krone Circus in Italy and Germany from 1922 to 1924 on the eve of Hitler's rise to power; he witnessed a rally for Mahatma Gandhi in India in 1931; and he appeared twice on the Ed Sullivan Show during the 1960s. In The Grand Gypsy, Canestrelli, with his grandson, Ottavio Gesmundo, tells the story of a man who witnessed historical events as he toured with his family through five continents and countless nations, including experiences fighting in World War I and the excavation of the Sphinx in Egypt. It shares memories of life in the circus, filled with daring feats and tragic mishaps. This memoir chronicles a circus dynasty from the late nineteenth-century in Europe to the new millennium in the United States. A sample of the remarkable historical photographs originally published in the paperback and ebook are available for viewing at www.thegrandgypsy.com.

Ottavio Canestrelli With Ottavio Gesmundo (Author), Ottavio Gesmundo (Narrator)

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Optimízate. Desata el poder del optimismo para transformar tu vida

Han sido numerosos los expertos que han investigado el optimismo a lo largo de la historia, pero muchos de los descubrimientos que vas a aprender en este audiolibro son bastante recientes. En efecto, los estudios demuestran que los optimistas viven más tiempo, tienen menos estrés, mejor salud física y emocional, y además alcanzan mejores logros en todo lo que se proponen en la vida. Una conclusión parece clara: el optimismo es la fuerza motriz que induce el cambio positivo en la vida de las personas. Seguro que conoces a alguien que parece tener siempre una sonrisa y un pensamiento positivo, o quizás eres tú mismo una de esas personas que está llena de optimismo. Para los optimistas las dificultades son vistas como experiencias de aprendizaje, e incluso el día más miserable de sus vidas siempre tiene para ellos la promesa de que mañana probablemente será mejor. Si siempre ves el lado positivo de las cosas, puedes sentir que experimentas más acontecimientos positivos en tu vida que otros, te encuentras menos estresado e incluso disfrutas de mejor salud. Esto no es fruto de tu imaginación, realmente tienes la capacidad de hacer que sucedan cosas buenas ahora y en el futuro, y crees en la bondad de la vida. Si no te ves para nada reflejado en esta descripción, no te preocupes, tú puedes llegar a ser esa persona. Afortunadamente para los pesimistas y los realistas, estos patrones de pensamiento pueden aprenderse. Usando una técnica psicológica llamada reestructuración cognitiva, puedes ayudarte a ti mismo y a los demás a ser más optimistas desafiando conscientemente el pensamiento negativo y autolimitado y reemplazándolo, como veremos en este libro, con patrones de pensamiento más optimistas. A esto se le llama aprender a ser más optimista, aprender a optimizarse.

Juanjo Ramos (Author), Juanjo Ramos (Narrator)

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Schizophrenia: The Five Main Things Everyone Needs to Understand

Schizophrenia is a brain disorder that’s commonly inherited from the previous generation(s). But what makes this disorder so different from other ones? And more importantly, what can we do about it? One of the things that many people overlook, is that those who have schizophrenia lack high doses of Vitamin D. Other side effects are that they are typically highly creative, that they suffer from psychosis during stressful times in their lives, and their social interactions with others can have various impacts. Read about all these positive and negative consequences, so that you, too, can have a better grasp of the disorder and cope with it more effectively.

Dwayne Winstons (Author), Ric Chetter (Narrator)

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Social Justice Advocacy 101: How to Become a Social Justice Advocate From A to Z

People have been advocating and standing up for social justice issues throughout history. From one social movement to the next, from one influential person to another, we as an American society are constantly attempting to progress towards a better tomorrow. If you’ve ever found yourself passionate or upset about any or all of the issues and causes going on in the United States, you’re not alone. People often feel the same way, but don’t know where to begin to even try to make a change. Some may even think there’s no use because they don’t know where to start. That’s where this handy book comes in! In this guide, we’ll go over everything you need to know to get started on the exciting path of social justice advocacy, including: • A brief overview of how the United States government works • How to build relationships with government officials • Different kinds of social justice events • Basic aspects of advocacy everyone should know • Glossary of important terminology • Resources for further learning • …and more! So, choose a pencil or pen and grab a notebook, or I suppose a tablet or computer nowadays. Then find a seat, get comfortable, and welcome to Social Justice Advocacy 101! About the Expert Selys Rivera is a writer with a passion for social justice. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English Writing and a Master of Social Work. She has worked and volunteered at organizations focused on a variety of causes, including helping farmworkers, the Hispanic and Latinx community, and at-risk high school students. She has also been published in magazines and blogs covering different social justice topics, including urban poverty, food and land justice, immigration, and sexual violence on college campuses and in the church. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

Howexpert, Selys Rivera (Author), Megan Hudgins (Narrator)

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La disposizione dell’amicizia e la possessione dell’amore

Platone ha inventato un grande rimedio per la follia: la ragione! In questo breve, denso e illuminante saggio, Umberto Galimberti muove dai Greci per giungere fino a noi e alla relazione che ci costituisce. Il Simposio, il più bel testo che mai sia stato scritto sull'amore, ci guida ancora a scoprire la mediazione che l'amore realizza tra la follia e la ragione. È attraverso l'amore che entriamo in contatto con la nostra follia: ci innamoriamo, infatti, proprio di chi è riuscito a intercettarla e a presentarla a noi stessi. A differenza dell'amicizia, l'amore crea una situazione di possessione, che non siamo capaci di governare e in cui a parlare è il corpo, non più il linguaggio della ragione. © 2020 Orthotes Editrice

Umberto Galimberti (Author), Lorenzo Loreti (Narrator)

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Il mistero della bellezza

Il tema della bellezza viene qui affrontato da Umberto Galimberti, come nel suo stile, con un ritorno alle sorgenti della nostra cultura. Se quella ebraica era una cultura della parola, quella greca era invece una cultura della visione, dominata dal senso della finitudine e della misura. Così anche la bellezza per l'uomo greco antico è ciò che rispetta delle misure, e cioè ha proporzioni calcolabili. Il cristianesimo porterà poi sulla scena un Dio che si fa corpo visibile, dando in questo modo maggior spazio all'immagine e quindi all'arte figurativa. Ma la bellezza è essenzialmente 'simbolo', cioè una dimensione in cui confluisce e si compone il sensibile – ciò che è materiale, che ha a che fare con i sensi, il proprio Io – e il sovrasensibile – un'eccedenza di significato, un'ulteriorità di senso, un rimando a qualcos'altro. © 2020 Orthotes Editrice

Umberto Galimberti (Author), Lorenzo Loreti (Narrator)

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Avventure e disavventure della verità

Nell’indagare la verità e la sua storia, Galimberti risale anzitutto alla prima fonte della nostra cultura, ai greci, che ci hanno tramandato una verità legata alla visibilità, anche se non immediatamente sensibile, com’è indicato da Platone col termine ‘idea’. Ma qui inizia anche la sciagura del corpo nel mondo occidentale e la scissione, sempre più pronunciata, tra ciò che è inteso come anima e il corpo. Nell’età della tecnica la verità cambia ancora: vero è ciò che ha successo, che produce risultati, perché a contare sono gli effetti di realtà, non la redenzione o il sapere, ma unicamente quel che funziona. Al giorno d’oggi non abbiamo però nemmeno più la capacità di prevedere gli effetti delle nostre azioni e la tecnica (che non è la tecnologia) è diventata la visione e il mondo stesso in cui l’uomo vive. Un mondo in cui il concetto di verità non è ciò che fonda l’agire ma una sua imprevedibile conseguenza. © 2020 Orthotes Editrice

Umberto Galimberti (Author), Lorenzo Loreti (Narrator)

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In missione con... Giambattista Tiepolo

L'arte del grande maestro del Settecento presentata ai più piccoli come una super emozionante avventura Chi era Giambattista Tiepolo? Chi sono gli eleganti personaggi ritratti nei suoi dipinti e affreschi? Attraverso un linguaggio adatto ai più piccoli, questa monografia vuole avvicinare i bambini alle opere del pittore del Settecento, grande protagonista della storia dell’arte: con un linguaggio adatto ai bambini, vengono narrati la sua vita, il contesto storico nel quale è vissuto e la tecnica pittorica da lui impiegata. Lo scopo principale è stimolare il bambino a guardare il mondo attraverso gli occhi dell’artista, a vivere l’esperienza didattica e ludica come avventura condivisa. Seguono cinque approfondimenti su altrettanti capolavori per accompagnare il bambino a conoscere più nel dettaglio alcune delle opere principali del Tiepolo.

Martina Fuga, Stefano Zuffi (Author), Dario Sansalone (Narrator)

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In Mission with… Giambattista Tiepolo

On a mission with…Tiepolo is an adventurous journey through the life and art of Giambattista Tiepolo, a journey you can go on by listening to the audiobook. With him by your side, you will chart the most important stages of his life and work, get to grips with techniques and themes, and become fast friends.

Martina Fuga, Stefano Zuffi (Author), Jacopo Calatroni (Narrator)

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Wrestling Price Guide Mixed Martial Arts Edition Volume 1

You get an actual Audiobook about the history of mixed martial arts and MMA figures as well as a mixed martial arts figures price guide combined in one book. MMA, or mixed martial arts, is the hybrid contact sport that combines the best set of techniques from Muay Thai, karate, jujitsu, judo, wrestling, and boxing - just to name a few of the disciplines. Initially, MMA was considered to be a brutal blood sport because of its critics, but it slowly transitioned into a no-holds-barred competition, and it has maintained this persona to date. Nowadays, it has managed to move past 'the fastest-growing spectator sport' title into an internationally recognized and prosperous source of entertainment. You'll find MMA events being sanctioned in so many countries all over the world, along with all 50 states of the US. Action figures aren't only for kids now. Popular shows like The Toys that Made Us illustrated the effect these collectibles have on cultures and people in recent times. This is why it is difficult to deny the fact that adults may drool over MMA action figures just as children would. Now, we aren't saying every MMA toy has achieved the status of a collector's item. We're trying to tell you that the ultimate collector's items are those that have managed to become somewhat of a modern cult phenomenon. So much so that there are already multiple fan groups across a wide array of international markets for these collectibles. What some people may see as lumps of plastic are actually sources of joy and nostalgia for the millions of UFC fans out there. All of these people would agree that each of these items qualifies as a great trade-off for all the memories that were made on the mats and the octagon. ©2019, 2020 Wrestling Price Guides (P)2020 Wrestling Price Guides

Martin Burris (Author), Derek Denton (Narrator)

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An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding

An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding is a book by David Hume, a philosopher from the 18th century. Hume is known for being an empiricist philosopher, meaning he believed that sensory experiences and solid evidence are all that matters when it comes to knowledge. Empiricism posits that rationalism and empirical evidence are required to truly be able to “know” anything, that no knowledge is inherent to humans and every person is a blank slate until they gain experiences. This treatise is split into two sections, one which explains the basis of his philosophy and one that applies the epistemology to matters of life, government, academia, and nature. This in-depth and logic-driven presentation makes the empiricist philosophy more understandable even centuries after its publication.

David Hume (Author), Seth Thompson (Narrator)

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Knowledge Blaster! Guide to Food and Drink

So, really? You don't know: - the difference between wine, brandy, and liqueur? - which is better for you—saturated or unsaturated fat? - what are you eating if you bite into a Cranshaw or a Persian? No problem! We'll have you up and running, foodwise, in no time. So, how do we know all this stuff? Well, we were helping a friend study for the contestant quiz of the Jeopardy! Game show when we realized we had accumulated enough material to help out almost anyone. A student, game show contestant, or the wannabe foodie who lives in all of us. KNOWLEDGE BLASTER! Guide to Food and Drink provides a cornucopia of cooking advice, food safety tips, mixed drink trivia, and nutrition knowledge. You'll find the answers to your food and drink questions in these pages. - Why is a baker's dozen different from a regular dozen? - What spice is made from the ground outer coating of nutmeg? - How can you make scrambled eggs light and fluffy? - What is the best district in the world for red wine? - What fluffy dish takes its name from the French for 'breath?' Did you answer all the questions correctly? No? Well, then... The KNOWLEDGE BLASTER! Series compresses a great mountain of available information into easily digestible morsels. You'll find the books are patterned in an efficient question-and-answer mode, stressing simplicity, brevity, and clarity. You can use this reference work as a launch pad to propel yourself into more in-depth studies. However, if you find this little study guide provides all the information you need, then consider your knowledge... Blasted! We wish you the best of luck in your quest for knowledge in this fascinating subject. 'Bye now. And, oh yes, buy now!

Yucca Road Productions (Author), Jerry Moss (Narrator)

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