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Brought to you by Penguin. **BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK** 'A modern masterpiece' Guardian Uncovering the mystery of her mother’s disappearance as a child: Laura Cumming, prize-winning author and art critic, takes a closer look at her family story. In the autumn of 1929, a small child was...

Kahlil Gibran is the third best-selling poet of all time, behind Shakespeare and Lao-Tzu. Sand and Foam is a book of aphorisms, poems, and parables by the author of The Prophet - a philosopher at his window commenting on the scene passing below. In the Arab world, Gibran is regarded as a literary and political rebel. His romantic style was at the heart of a renaissance in modern Arabic literature, especially prose poetry, breaking away from the classical school. In modern Lebanon, he is still celebrated as a literary hero.

Winner of the 2017 Grammy for Best Spoken Word Album Comedy legend Carol Burnett tells the hilarious behind-the-scenes story of her iconic weekly variety series, The Carol Burnett Show. Who but Carol Burnett herself has the timing, talent, and wit to pull back the curtain on the Emmy-Award...

Escape to a tropical island where the sand is pink, the storms are sudden, and the love stories are…complicated. Lucy is back on Harbour Island, The Bahamas, but this summer won’t be like the others. She’s inherited her beloved Gran’s house and is determined to find the inspiration she’s lost, in her life and her art. Despite her best intentions, Lucy is faced with two major distractions —the alluring new guy Noah, and her ex and first love Jack. Noah’s energy is electric and gives Lucy a glimpse of what a different future could look like.

George Sand (the pen name of Amantine-Lucile-Aurore Dupin 1804-1876) is famous for flaunting the conventions of behavior expected of women of her standing in France at the time and for her numerous romantic liaisons including her long standing affair with Frederic Chopin. The Devil’s Pool (published in 1846 as La Mare au Diable) is one of several short pastoral novels drawn from her childhood experiences in the rural French region of Berri. It tells the story of a young widower, Germain, who, at the insistence of his father-in-law, sets out to remarry so that he will have someone to help ...

A story of two sets of lovers and the development of their relationships, set in rural France in the mid 19th century. - Summary by PeterTucker

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This is the fourth volume of Alexandre Dumas' studies of celebrated crimes and their perpetrators. This volume is concerned with the story of Karl Ludwig Sand, who stabbed August von Kotzebue to death in 1819. August von Kotzebue had been a prominent dramatist, a student of Musäus, whose royalist and conservative writings ultimately led to his assassination by a member of a revolutionary liberal Burschenschaft. - Summary by Carolin

Dive into the turbulent urban history of a Middle Eastern metropolis built from scratch on barren sand dunes. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive narrative transports you to the Mediterranean coast during a time of radical transformation. Witness how early visionaries and resilient...

Immerse yourself in a realm where the elemental forces of nature and the delicate intricacies of human emotion converge, as suggested by the evocative title "Irradiations; Sand and Spray." This podcast invites you to explore a rotating collection of audiobooks that delve into themes of perception, imagery, and the transient beauty of life, all hallmarks of the imagist movement. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering a unique exploration of how the natural world influences artistic expression and personal reflection. From the shifting sands of time to the refreshing spray of ...

A story of two sets of lovers and the development of their relationships, set in rural France in the mid 19th century. - Summary by PeterTucker

Standing not far from the centre of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, UK for 80 years, the Sand House was a mansion-sized, private dwelling whose walls were carved from solid rock. It stood within a former quarry that later became a sunken garden surrounding the house. The associated tunnels that ran through the ground near the quarry were at least as impressive. The section known as the Cloisters tunnel was decorated with many fine carvings, including one of a full-size Indian elephant.The Sand House was home to four families in all. Its creator, Henry Senior lived there with his family between ...

The Sands College of Performing Arts at Pace University presents Sands Talks - a podcast that includes original work, interviews with students, guest artists and more!

Set against the backdrop of the German North Sea coast, Riddle of the Sands is a captivating blend of adventure and espionage, inspired by Childers own sailing experiences. This early 20th-century tale follows a yachting expedition that unravels secret German plans for an invasion of the United Kingdom. Often hailed as the first modern spy novel, its influence on the genre is undeniable. The story not only entertained readers before World War I but also played a pivotal role in shaping British naval strategy, earning praise from figures like Winston Churchill for its foresight. (Summary from ...

Leah Madden has spent her career refining an Australian vision of swimwear that is both wearable and editorial, a balance of clean lines, sharp fit and a quietly subversive glamour. As founder, creative director and CEO of White Sands Swimwear, she has steered the Bondi‑born brand from a local idea to an internationally recognised name on runways in Sydney and Miami, on magazine pages, and across the feeds of models and tastemakers. White Sands launched on Bondi Beach in 2008, and its DNA has stayed true to that coastline: sun‑honest colour, confident cuts and an eye for fabric that moves ...

As with The Prophet, Sand and Foam was not only a success on initial publication but was also a must read for many of those in the counter-culture scene in the sixties. John Lennon even borrowed a couplet, with a slight alteration, for his famed song 'Julia'.

George Sand by Bertha Thomas. "Famous Women: George Sand" by Bertha Thomas is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and accomplishments of George Sand, a prominent 19th-century French writer known for her distinct literary voice and unconventional lifestyle. It aims to provide a concise overview of Sand's multifaceted life, emphasizing her literary career and personal experiences, shedding light on her as an extraordinary figure in the realm of women's history. The opening of the text sets the stage for George Sand's life, revealing her noble ...

In a captivating tale that intertwines magic and enlightenment, Caliban—the wild son of the witch Sycorax and the malevolent frog-tiger god Setebos—embarks on a quest for knowledge and civility under the guidance of the enigmatic magician Prospero and his gentle daughter, Miranda. As he navigates a world filled with extraordinary visions (including scenes from Shakespeares own plays), poetry, music, and dance, Calibans journey unfolds into a profound exploration of enlightenment amidst the seductive pull of temptation. Serving as both a thematic companion and a potential spiritual prequel ...

The Sandbox Collective Podcast is built around one question: who would you want to create with if you could just live like a big kid? We call them Sandbox Friends. Artists. Musicians. Innovators. Creatives of every kind. People who built something real from their God-given gifts and figured out how to make it matter and make it work. Every episode is proof that there is money to be made, change to be created, and real impact to be had when you are living exactly what you were put here to do. Hosted by Leilani Wells. Creative Director, Content Marketing Strategist, and founder of Leilani Media....