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A collection of excerpts from C.S. Lewis's letters offering guidance and encouragement to correspondents struggling with intellectual questions, personal conflicts, or ethical dilemmas. C.S. Lewis's writings have inspired spiritual formation, helped people explore joy, facilitated redemption...

"The Go-Go Years is not to be read in the usual manner of Wall Street classics. You do not read this book to see our present situation reenacted in the past, with only the names changed. You read it because it is a wonderful description of the way things were in a different time and place."...

Galardonado por los Premios SEPA (Asociación de Editoriales Evangélicas) como el libro más vendido en la categoría Libro Ficción y como el libro más vendido en la categoría Libro Jóvenes. Disfruta de los siete libros de la clásica serie de fantasía de C. S. Lewis, Las Crónicas de...

Somehow, his hapless sister had begun a rumor that he was romantically attached to the penniless young woman, from an unheard-of and vulgar family, with whom duty and good sense forbade him from ever considering an alliance…but whose extraordinary wit and captivating eyes he had been entirely unable to banish from his thoughts.

Set sail for adventure to the fantastical world of Narnia in The Voyage of the Dawn Treader audiobook, narrated by acclaimed actor Derek Jacobi. Board the magnificent ship, the Dawn Treader, in the land of Narnia, where fantastical creatures are met and the limits of courage tested! The Voyage...

After being bombed and shipwrecked repeatedly while serving for several wild and war-torn years as a mascot of the World War II Royal Navy Yangtze river gunboats the Gnat and the Grasshopper, Judy ended up in Japanese prisoner of war camps in North Sumatra. Along with locals as slave labor, the American, Australian, and British POWs were forced to build a 1,200-mile single-track railroad through the most horrifying jungles and treacherous mountain passes.

Could anything be worse than to be trapped in a confined space with the woman you love?Fitzwilliam Darcy knows his duty, and it does not involve succumbing to his fascination for a dark-eyed beauty from an unheard of family in Hertfordshire. He has run away from her once already. Yet fate has a wicked sense of humour and deals him a blow that not only throws him back into her path but quite literally puts him at Elizabeth Bennet’s mercy.

"Two best buddies. One new guy. And a whole lot of questions about love, identity, and what it means to be different." Best friends since kindergarten, Tay and Third have always shared everything. But as their Junior year begins, they start questioning their identities. Tay discovers his attraction to boys, while Third knows he’s not straight - but the rest of his feelings are still a mystery. When Toby, a charismatic new guy, joins their school, Tay develops a crush, adding even more complexity to their already evolving friendship. Best friends since kindergarten navigate changing ...

When six-year-old Reginald Lewis overheard his grandparents discussing employment discrimination against African Americans, he asked, “Why should white guys have all the fun?" This self-assured child would grow up to become the CEO of Beatrice International and one of the most successful entrepreneurs ever. At the time of his death in 1993, his personal fortune was estimated in excess of $400 million and his vast commercial empire spanned four continents.

Join Alice on an exciting adventure in Wonderland! When she falls down the rabbit hole, Alice finds herself in a world full of fantastic creatures. Meet the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts as she searches for her way home.

The classic Weight of Glory by C.S. Lewis, the most important Christian writer of the 20th century, contains nine sermons delivered by Lewis during World War Two. The nine addresses in Weight of Glory offer guidance, inspiration, and a compassionate apologetic for the Christian faith during a...

Mirabella Owens grew up with legends of wolves that traveled to her midwestern town to protect humans from vampires. Of a werewolf that fell in love with one of the undead, unraveling a blood-soaked history. But Mira stopped believing in those fairy tales years ago. She stopped believing in a lot of things after her mom left without a trace when she was only thirteen. As Mira begins her freshman year at Lakeland University, she’s ready to leave the past behind her. Only the past isn’t finished with her yet.

Elizabeth Bennet dreads encountering Mr. Darcy when she visits Pemberley, for surely, after she spurned his offer of marriage, he must despise her. Yet they do meet, and to her astonishment, he holds no resentment towards her. Regrettably, someone else does. Unbeknownst to Elizabeth, her reintroduction to the master of Pemberley is far from universally welcomed. There are others for whom prejudice is stirred up by the familiarity between Miss Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy.

On the eve of Katie's wedding to widower Bishop John, startling news staggers out of her anguished parents, and nothing prepares Katie for the devastation their confession brings. Feeling betrayed, Katie watches as the only life she has ever known begins to unravel, leaving in its wake a furrow of pain and a future of hope.

Dive into an insightful exploration of intelligence measurement with this comprehensive guide to the Stanford revision and the Simon Binford intelligence test. This episode provides a clear and engaging summary, making complex concepts accessible to everyone. Join our soloist as they break down the intricacies of these renowned tests, shedding light on their significance and applications. Whether youre a student, educator, or simply curious about the science of intelligence, this episode offers valuable insights that will enhance your understanding of this fascinating topic.

Quite Frankly cuts through the noise to bring you clear-eyed conversations with the most informed and interesting voices about politics, economics and culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Long Run explores what it really takes to lead well in a world that’s moving faster than ever. Hosted by leadership and wellbeing coach Martin Lewis, this podcast offers grounded tools, insights, and stories that help you navigate the miles of modern leadership without burning out. Drawing from ultrarunning, nursing leadership, coaching psychology, and human performance, Martin shares practical ways to build resilience, create meaning in your career, and lead with clarity, purpose, and sustainability. This is a podcast about going the distance in work and life.

Immerse yourself in the fantastical world of Narnia in The Last Battle audiobook, the epic conclusion to The Chronicles of Narnia, narrated by acclaimed actor Patrick Stewart. Return to Narnia for the final, greatest battle, where loyalty is tested, darkness rises, and a glorious new world...

Lewis Black has some things to get off his chest! With his weekly podcast "Lewis Black’s Rantcast," the Grammy-winning comedian does just that. Channeling his anger in ways only a man who’s devoted his entire life to ranting can do. The tirades are sometimes big, other times small, yet they are always fun-spirited and truly hilarious. No topic is safe from Black’s trademark style of comedic yelling and animated finger-pointing. Skewering anything and anyone that gets under his skin. On the "Rantcast," Black isn’t the only person getting things off his chest, each week Lewis allows fans...

Doremus Jessup, a newspaper editor, is dismayed to find that many of the people he knows support presidential candidate Berzelius Windrip. The suspiciously fascist Windrip is offering to save the nation from sex, crime, welfare cheats, and a liberal press. But after Windrip wins the election, dissent soon becomes dangerous for Jessup. Windrip forcibly gains control of Congress and the Supreme Court and, with the aid of his personal paramilitary storm troopers, turns the United States into a totalitarian state.