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Prepare to be transported into the thunderous sweep of Persian history. This section of Shahnameh (Chapters 16-27 in Shahnameh: The Epic of the Persian Kings) moves from myth to history, chronicling the dramatic rise of the Sassanian dynasty and its eventual fall. Through masterful storytelling, the epic brings to life royal ambition, political intrigue, heroic resistance, and cultural transformation—culminating in the Arab conquest of Iran in the seventh century. Performed by award-winning voice actor Marc Thompson, this performative audiobook places you at the heart of the action.

Raccolta di poesie interpretate dalla voce di Giulia Segreti e Marco Cognigni: Dedica queste bellissime poesie recitate al tuo amore. Per lei e per lui.

An English poet and soldier, Owen depicted more graphically and effectively than any poet before him the horrors and realities of fighting in the trenches. His poignant verse has made him one of the greatest voices to emerge from World War I.

This poem is a mixture, based around the fictional video game series and the real assassins founded by Hassan-e Sabbāh in 1090 and other embellishments.

A British female Amazon, has just completed the incredible run around the British coastline. 5,240 solid miles. Not run on nice flat tarmacked roads, but on gravelly paths, wet sloping hills, sand and slippery grasslands, wind and hail, and even on ice.

"The Greatest Story Ever ToldDispute over land and kingdom may lie at the heart of this story of war between cousins-the Pandavas and the Kouravas-but the Mahabharata is about conflicts of dharma. These conflicts are immense and various, singular and commonplace. Throughout the epic, characters...

In this book, I share some genuine and unfiltered words from my heart, so that my Muslim sisters around the world can know that their struggles are acknowledged, and valid. I delve into topics such as the impact of mental health, the influence of social media, the beauty of the hijab, seeking righteous companionship, finding a suitable spouse, striving for a flourishing community, and more.

A homage collection of poems about Muhammad Ali, Bob Barker, John Belushi, Peter Boyle. Brandon Lee, Bruce Lee, Christopher Lee, Rodney Dangerfield, Phil Hartman, Sam Kinison, Richard Lewis, Walter Matthau, Matthew Perry, Leslie Nielsen, Vincent Price, Harold Ramis, Ivan Reitman, John Ritter, Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid), Rowdy Roddy Piper, Paul Ruebens (Pee-Wee Herman), George Segal, Sid Haig, Ray Stevenson, Jim Varney, Carl Weathers, David Bowie, Ray Bradbury, Kurt Cobain, Coolio, Terry Goodkind, Steve Harwell, Jason Matthew Thirsk, Johnny Ramone, Lemmy Kilmister, and more.

This heartfelt collection of poems explores the many dimensions of love—its tender beginnings, its enduring presence, its ties through family, and the ache of its loss. With each verse, the poet captures moments of joy, vulnerability, connection, and longing. From the thrill of new love and the quiet strength of lifelong companionship, to the unbreakable bonds of family and the quiet mourning of what once was, these poems invite listeners to feel deeply and reflect on their own experiences with love in all its forms.

Four more delightful tales from one of the most entertaining storytellers of all time. Though writing in the thirteenth century, Chaucer’s wit and observation comes down undiminished through the ages, especially in this accessible modern verse translation. The stories vary considerably from the uproarious Wife of Bath’s Tale, promoting the power of women to the sober account of patient Griselda in the Clerk’s Tale.

Purgatory is the second part of Dante's Divine Comedy, following the Inferno, and preceding the Paradiso. The poem was written in the early 14th century. It is an allegory telling of the climb of Dante up the Mount of Purgatory, guided by the Roman poet Virgil, except for the last four cantos at which point Beatrice takes over as Dante's guide.

Enjoy a deep woodland walk with these poets as your guide. Each poem has been carefully selected for its direct access to the heart of nature accompanied by the music of Beethoven, Debussy, and Grieg. This is the second book in this series.

Silence is rare in Nature. When we really listen, Nature is conducting symphonies of sound as her world goes about the day and night. Her invisible heartbeat is everywhere, for everyone. Our eyes are constantly bathed in the wonder of her ways, the soft drizzle of rain from soft grey clouds, the bleached harsh desert sand of a noon day, a wave caressing the shore, to the ravenous colours of a departing sunset. Indeed, whenever we look and listen to the vastness of our world Nature’s beauty is always there for us. In these 60 minutes Nature takes us through her world of wonder.

A love letter to the healing power of collaboration and feeling seen, The People's Purge: Words of a Goat Princess Vol II is a must-read for anyone looking to rid themselves of the guilt of existing and get lost in the razor sharp mind of Jessie Reyez. Born from a popular long-running series on...

Do you feel like Hugging a Tree! Well you will after listening to this Poem 'To Climb Trees'. Just like Capuchin Monkeys, roaming through the upper Canopy.

"The Greatest Story Ever ToldDispute over land and kingdom may lie at the heart of this story of war between cousins-the Pandavas and the Kouravas-but the Mahabharata is about conflicts of dharma. These conflicts are immense and various, singular and commonplace. Throughout the epic, characters...

Travelling into my final years on this wonderful planet of ours, that question can arise more than twice a day. Observing England, Wales, Scotland and again Mallorca during my newfound freedom reveals the mores, habits, contradictions and petty annoyances of the 2020s. This essentially human interaction, combined with a deep love of people, places and the written word, drives a poetic response that continues to tumble out. Each day can trigger an enlivening of deep-seated memories, many re-emerging that had been locked away during our busy working lives.

Conjure, Volume 2 is a haunting exploration of the soul’s deepest wounds where death and spirituality intertwine. Each poem delves into the complex nature of healing and spirituality. This second book in the Conjure series illuminates the possibility of rebirth through ancestral connection and urges listeners to grasp onto the spark of healing found within.

Dans ce long poème, en écoutant Alain Carré on voit la scène, on assiste aux derniers instants de ce grand homme, on voit défiler à son chevet tout ce que l'Espagne comptait de grand et de faux. Un poème sur la vérité de l'homme et sur le pouvoir.