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The Praise of Folly

by Desiderius Erasmus, Desiderius Erasmus ...

Narrated by Anna Simon ...

Unabridged

3 hours 34 min

In Praise of Folly, also translated as The Praise of Folly, is an essay written in Latin in 1509 by Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam and first printed in June 1511. Inspired by previous works of the Italian humanist Faustino Perisauli De Triumpho Stultitiae, it is a satirical attack on superstitions, other traditions of European society and on the Western Church. Erasmus revised and extended his ... Read more

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In Praise of Folly, also translated as The Praise of Folly, is an essay written in Latin in 1509 by Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam and first printed in June 1511. Inspired by previous works of the Italian humanist Faustino Perisauli De Triumpho Stultitiae, it is a satirical attack on superstitions, other traditions of European society and on the Western Church. Erasmus revised and extended his
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Dodo: A Detail of the Day

by E. F. Benson ...

Narrated by Anna Simon ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Dodo
Unabridged

8 hours 16 min

The narrative follows the stylishly controversial Dodo, a young woman from the British upper-middle-class. She is very confident she is about to make a most advantageous match which should position her perfectly for the social status and money she so deeply craves.This makes for a work replete with sardonic and romantic and paranormal melodrama. In an atmosphere so full of extreme snobbery that it ... Read more

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The narrative follows the stylishly controversial Dodo, a young woman from the British upper-middle-class. She is very confident she is about to make a most advantageous match which should position her perfectly for the social status and money she so deeply craves.This makes for a work replete with sardonic and romantic and paranormal melodrama. In an atmosphere so full of extreme snobbery that it
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Seasons, The: Story of Spring

Fantasy Magic Stories for Children

by Anna Garnet ...

Narrated by Simone Stivi ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Seasons
Unabridged

40 min

Spring gone missing. The family of seasons must find her to save the world from eternal winter.Meet the Season siblings, Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn and learn about their magical powers to change the world. By using a special crystal ball, they bring the season of their name to the world. When Spring goes missing, they must find her before it’s too late!This book is perfect for middle grade ... Read more

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Spring gone missing. The family of seasons must find her to save the world from eternal winter.Meet the Season siblings, Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn and learn about their magical powers to change the world. By using a special crystal ball, they bring the season of their name to the world. When Spring goes missing, they must find her before it’s too late!This book is perfect for middle grade
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The Cambridge Handbook of Foreign Judges on Domestic Courts

Edited by Anna Dziedzic, Simon N. M. Young ...

Series series Cambridge Law Handbooks
Foreign judges sit on domestic courts in over fifty jurisdictions worldwide. They serve on ordinary courts, including apex and constitutional courts, as well as specialist courts, such as international commercial courts and hybrid criminal tribunals. This Handbook presents the first global comparative study of this long-standing, diverse and evolving practice, from colonial precedents to new forms ... Read more

£25.91

Foreign judges sit on domestic courts in over fifty jurisdictions worldwide. They serve on ordinary courts, including apex and constitutional courts, as well as specialist courts, such as international commercial courts and hybrid criminal tribunals. This Handbook presents the first global comparative study of this long-standing, diverse and evolving practice, from colonial precedents to new forms
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Studies in Contemporary Journalism and Communication in Russia’s Provinces

Edited by Greg Simons, Anna Sumskaya ...

Series series Studies in Contemporary Russia
This book examines the contemporary communicational practices of journalists and media outlets and the consumption and reception patterns of audiences in Russia’s provinces with an emphasis on the intergenerational transmission of culture and memory.Investigating the interaction and issues of contemporary identity, culture, audiences and journalism in a rapidly changing and evolving Russia, this ... Read more

£42.29

This book examines the contemporary communicational practices of journalists and media outlets and the consumption and reception patterns of audiences in Russia’s provinces with an emphasis on the intergenerational transmission of culture and memory.Investigating the interaction and issues of contemporary identity, culture, audiences and journalism in a rapidly changing and evolving Russia, this
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Factfulness

Ten Reasons We're Wrong About The World - And Why Things Are Better Than You Think

by Hans Rosling, Ola Rosling, Anna Rosling Rönnlund ...

Narrated by Simon Slater ...

Unabridged

7 hours 59 min

The #1 Wall Street Journal and New York Times bestseller longlisted for the Financial Times/McKinsey Business Book of the Year.'A hopeful book about the potential for human progress when we work off facts rather than our inherent biases' BARACK OBAMAThings aren't as bad as we think. Fact.At last, a book that puts all the bad news in perspective- and brings us surprisingly positive data that show t ... Read more

£19.79

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The #1 Wall Street Journal and New York Times bestseller longlisted for the Financial Times/McKinsey Business Book of the Year.'A hopeful book about the potential for human progress when we work off facts rather than our inherent biases' BARACK OBAMAThings aren't as bad as we think. Fact.At last, a book that puts all the bad news in perspective- and brings us surprisingly positive data that show t
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Advancing Smart Cities

Sustainable Practices, Digital Transformation, and IoT Innovations

Edited by Simon Elias Bibri, Anna Visvizi, Orlando Troisi ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents a comprehensive exploration of the transformative journey toward smart cities and the implementation of cutting-edge technologies in urban development. Divided into four distinct parts, it covers a broad range of topics that contribute to sustainable, efficient, and innovative urban living. Encompassing diverse research from IEREK's Future Smart Cities (FSC) conference, it ... Read more

£167.93

This book presents a comprehensive exploration of the transformative journey toward smart cities and the implementation of cutting-edge technologies in urban development. Divided into four distinct parts, it covers a broad range of topics that contribute to sustainable, efficient, and innovative urban living. Encompassing diverse research from IEREK's Future Smart Cities (FSC) conference, it
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5-Minute Mystery Stories in Dutch for Beginners

Slow, Simple Stories for Language Learning

by Simon Armstrong ...

Narrated by Teri Scott, Anna Moon ...

Unabridged

3 hours 39 min

This audiobook features a collection of short mystery stories in Dutch, carefully designed for English-speaking beginners. Each story is narrated at a slower pace using simple vocabulary and clear sentence structures, making it easier to follow and understand. The story-based learning approach allows listeners to absorb language naturally through context, improving comprehension and retention ... Read more

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This audiobook features a collection of short mystery stories in Dutch, carefully designed for English-speaking beginners. Each story is narrated at a slower pace using simple vocabulary and clear sentence structures, making it easier to follow and understand. The story-based learning approach allows listeners to absorb language naturally through context, improving comprehension and retention
... Read more
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Smiley's People

by John le Carré ...

Narrated by Alex Jennings, Anna Chancellor, Full Cast, Simon Russell Beale ...

Unabridged

2 hours 49 min

George Smiley is one of the most brilliantly realised characters in British fiction. Bespectacled, tubby, eternally middle-aged and deceptively ordinary, he has a mind like a steel trap and is said to possess ‘the cunning of Satan and the conscience of a virgin’. When a Russian émigré is found murdered on Hampstead Heath, Smiley is called out of retirement to exorcise some Cold War ghosts from his ... Read more

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George Smiley is one of the most brilliantly realised characters in British fiction. Bespectacled, tubby, eternally middle-aged and deceptively ordinary, he has a mind like a steel trap and is said to possess ‘the cunning of Satan and the conscience of a virgin’. When a Russian émigré is found murdered on Hampstead Heath, Smiley is called out of retirement to exorcise some Cold War ghosts from his
... Read more

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The Complete Mediterranean Diet Cookbook: The 14-Day Meal plan & Flavorful Recipes For Eating Well and Healthy Lifestyle

by Dr. Cox Brandon Simone, Dr. Anna Mike Marla ...

Narrated by Michael Borge ...

Unabridged

2 hours 28 min

Are you ready to make the big decision to take control of your health, and join the Healthy Eating Lifestyle Movement?If Yes, Congratulations! You have just made one of the best decisions of your life!Imagine you could reduce Your risk of serious mental and physical health, manage type 2 diabetes, improve weight loss, prevent heart disease and stroke, reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease or ... Read more

£14.48 or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you ready to make the big decision to take control of your health, and join the Healthy Eating Lifestyle Movement?If Yes, Congratulations! You have just made one of the best decisions of your life!Imagine you could reduce Your risk of serious mental and physical health, manage type 2 diabetes, improve weight loss, prevent heart disease and stroke, reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease or
... Read more
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The Secret Pilgrim

by John le Carré ...

Narrated by Anna Chancellor, Full Cast, Patrick Malahide, Simon Russell Beale ...

Unabridged

2 hours 49 min

George Smiley is one of the most brilliantly realised characters in British fiction. Bespectacled, tubby, eternally middle-aged and deceptively ordinary, he has a mind like a steel trap and is said to possess ‘the cunning of Satan and the conscience of a virgin’. The Berlin Wall is down, the Cold War is over, but the world’s second oldest profession is very much alive. Smiley accepts an invitation ... Read more

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George Smiley is one of the most brilliantly realised characters in British fiction. Bespectacled, tubby, eternally middle-aged and deceptively ordinary, he has a mind like a steel trap and is said to possess ‘the cunning of Satan and the conscience of a virgin’. The Berlin Wall is down, the Cold War is over, but the world’s second oldest profession is very much alive. Smiley accepts an invitation
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Bioneers Series 1-01: Working with Nature to Heal Nature

by Kenny Ausubel, Nina Simons, Amory Lovins, Anna Edey, John Todd ...

Narrated by Michael Toms ...

Unabridged

29 min

"The Bioneers: Revolution From the Heart of Nature" introduces us to the past half-century's most visionary designers, practitioners and pioneers of sustainable living. Inspired by the philosophies of the Deep Ecology movement, the Bioneers are heroic examples of people living as if nature mattered. ... Read more

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"The Bioneers: Revolution From the Heart of Nature" introduces us to the past half-century's most visionary designers, practitioners and pioneers of sustainable living. Inspired by the philosophies of the Deep Ecology movement, the Bioneers are heroic examples of people living as if nature mattered.
... Read more