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Explore the intriguing concepts of identity and perception through the lens of invisibility, a theme that raises questions about power and isolation. This podcast offers a rotating collection of complete audiobooks, each week presenting a different story that examines these dynamic ideas from various angles. Listeners will encounter a variety of perspectives, time periods, and styles, ensuring a fresh experience with every episode. It's an opportunity for those seeking insight, curiosity, or a brief escape from the ordinary. New books are added weekly, providing endless opportunities for ...

Terrifically popular science fiction novel by renowned writer HG Wells, about a scientist discovering how to achieve invisibility. But, in his case, being out of sight evidently does NOT mean out of mind. (Summary by Cathy Barratt)

A mysterious, bandaged stranger arrives in the small English village of Iping - and chaos follows close behind. H.G. Wells' classic story of obsession, murder, and science run amok. (Summary by Andrew Gaunce)

Selma Lagerlöf, born in 1858 in Värmland, Sweden, was a luminary of literature, earning the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1909. She passed away in her beloved Värmland in 1940. Invisible Links (Osynliga länkar) is a captivating collection of short stories that explores the unseen connections influencing human actions and destinies. First published in 1894, with its English translation following in 1895, these tales are often rooted in Lagerlöfs Värmland, yet they weave in the rich tapestry of Swedish legends and history, along with echoes of her other works. This collection serves as a ...

The Invisible Man, performed by professional narrator and actress Anna Butterworth, brings H.G. Wells’s chilling science-fiction classic vividly to life with gripping, atmospheric storytelling. This tale follows the brilliant yet dangerously obsessed scientist Griffin, whose discovery of invisibility unleashes isolation, paranoia, and a terrifying descent into moral collapse. As suspense builds, Wells explores profound questions about power, responsibility, and the fragile boundaries of humanity. The Invisible Man remains a timeless and unsettling classic — that continues to resonate with ...

The Invisible Man by H. G. Wells. The Invisible Man (1897) is one of the most famous science fiction novels of all time. Written by H.G. Wells (1866-1946), it tells the story of a scientist who discovers the secret of invisibility and uses it on himself. The story begins as the Invisible Man, with a bandaged face and a heavy coat and gloves, takes a train to lodge in a country inn whilst he tries to discover the antidote and make himself visible again. The book inspired several films and is notable for its vivid descriptions of the invisible man--no mean feat, given that you can't see him!

Here are first hand accounts, published in 1692, of the infamous "Salem Witch Trials". In addition to Mather's interpretation of the Book of Revelations (which he calls "God's last letter to the people of earth"), included are explanations of what motivates Devils, their military organization, how witches may be identified, captured, tried, and executed, and expostulating on the Devil's many devious methods for tricking otherwise intelligent people into questioning the Bible and undermining Christian authority in the new world. The sub-title of the book reads: BEING AN ACCOUNT OF THE TRYALS OF...

A mediados de la década de los sesenta, tres jóvenes sacerdotes españoles, inconformes con el régimen franquista, sintieron que en España «no había nada que hacer». Optaron por unirse a los movimientos revolucionarios en América Latina. Trabajaron en parroquias de Bogotá y Cartagena...

An emotional journey in search of the Brazilian Amazon, its inhabitants and the dangers our forest faces. The Amazon, the largest tropical forest in the world, is burning. It is estimated that 1.8 million hectares have already burned (about the entire territory of Kuwait, for example). The...

In the quaint English village of Iping, a mysterious stranger wrapped in bandages arrives, bringing with him a wave of chaos and intrigue. H.G. Wells timeless tale explores themes of obsession, murder, and the perils of scientific ambition. (Summary by Andrew Gaunce)

The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells recounts the tale of Griffin, a splendid yet unsteady researcher who finds the key to becoming imperceptible. Driven by his fixation on power, Griffin involves this recently discovered capacity for childish purposes, becoming progressively disengaged and savage. Subsequent to perpetrating different wrongdoings, he takes shelter in a little English town, where his whimsical conduct draws doubt. As Griffin's activities become more frantic and risky, he is in the long run pursued by the residents. The story investigates subjects of personality, distance, and the ...

H. G. Wells' classic story of what can happen when scientific achievement, having fallen in the wrong hands, becomes a danger rather than an asset to society. In his quest for power and money the protagonist uses his knowledge to attain invisibility and begin a path of crime that culminates in tragedy.

When a poet addresses a living person - whether friend or enemy, lover or sister - we recognize the expression of intimacy. But what impels poets to leap across time and space to speak to invisible listeners, seeking an ideal intimacy - George Herbert with God, Walt Whitman with a reader in the future, John Ashbery with the Renaissance painter Francesco Parmigianino?

Explore the enigmatic realm of "The Invisible Man," where the themes of isolation, identity, and the ethical implications of scientific discovery take center stage. This podcast invites listeners to delve into a rotating collection of audiobooks that examine the profound effects of invisibility, both literal and metaphorical, on the human experience. Each episode presents a new complete audiobook, offering a diverse range of narratives that challenge our perceptions of visibility and the unseen forces that shape our lives. Through these unique explorations, listeners will confront the darker ...

Is there a book living in your head that you have always wanted to put to paper but never started? Or do you have a draft of a never-finished book that you set aside and haven't picked back up? If you are a business owner, entrepreneur, or speaker burning to tell your story and share your expertise with the world, then this podcast is for you. Writing a book can be a slow, arduous process. It can be a struggle to know where you should even start, to figure out what impact you want to have on your readers and what your ultimate purpose is in writing this book. It can be hard to overcome ...

Your Invisible Power by Genevieve Behrend is a guide to harnessing the power of visualization to achieve one's desires. Behrend emphasizes the importance of focused thought, belief, and the law of attraction in manifesting goals. By consistently visualizing what you want, aligning your thoughts with your desires, and maintaining a positive mindset, you can attract the outcomes you seek. The book encourages readers to use their inner creative power to shape their reality.

L’esfera invisible és un llibre de cavalleries que explica els secrets de l’orde del Temple i com es va produir la seva condemna i extermini per part de la Santa Mare Església. Tres personatges principals, amb les seves pròpies trames, ens desvetllen tres histories que van entrecreuant-se fins a concloure en un punt concret; Santa Maria de Bell lloc.Guillem de Queralt i Anglesola, baró de Queralt i cavaller Templer, el metge i alquimista Arnau de Vilanova, i un jove picapedrer que es deia Joan Roca, es veuran embolicats en una història que els portarà a relacionar-se amb la ...

Le prix de la passion jeunesse c'est un Prix littéraire original créé par @juliemarang, du groupe d'hôtels parisiens @paristoryhotels, un jury de sept enfants de 9 à 12 ans invités à délibérer comme des grands! Un véritable engagement pour la lecture dans les univers ou les enfants sont attirés par les écrans, et ou les parents cherchent à les en préserver! Le premier prix a été décerné à Bertrand Santini pour son livre L'écrivain pour enfants qui détestait les enfants en novembre 2024. Nous vous en dévoilons les irrésistibles coulisses et les meilleurs moments dans un...

Spooky stories and books, read by your narrator, The Invisible Historian. Grab your blanket, grab your beverage, and follow us into the dark.