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Innumerable stories, from the Homeric epics to the New Testament, and from Oedipus Rex to Hamlet, explore the realization or failure of second chances—outcomes that depend on accident, acts of will, or fate. Such stories let us repeatedly rehearse the experience of loss and recovery: to know the joy that comes with a renewal of love and pleasure and to face the pain that comes with realizing that some damage can never be undone. Through a series of illuminating readings, the authors show how Shakespeare was the supreme virtuoso of the second chance and Freud was its supreme interpreter.

Monsters, spirits, fantastic beings, and supernatural creatures haunt the folklore and popular culture of Japan. Broadly labeled yōkai, they appear in many forms, from tengu mountain goblins and kappa water sprites, to shape-shifting kitsune foxes and long-tongued ceiling-lickers. Popular today in anime, manga, film, and video games, many yōkai originated in local legends, folktales, and regional ghost stories. The Book of Yōkai invites listeners to examine how people create, transmit, and collect folklore, and how they make sense of the mysteries in the world around them.

How to enrich your life and destroy doubt in five seconds.Checkout the book and Amazon : https://amzn.to/46fmlSvThroughout your life, you've had parents, coaches, teachers, friends, and mentors who have pushed you to be better than your excuses and bigger than your fears. What if the secret to having the confidence and courage to enrich your life and work is simply knowing how to push yourself?Using the science of habits, riveting stories, and surprising facts from some of the most famous moments in history, art, and business, Mel Robbins will explain the power of a "push moment". Then, she'll...

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In Second Mrs. Tanqueray, Aubrey Tanqueray embarks on a bold journey of love as he marries a woman with a complicated past—one he believes society will overlook. He confronts his friend Cayley with unwavering conviction, declaring, I know what Im doing, and I do it deliberately, defiantly. Aubreys desire to treat Mrs. Jarman with kindness stands in stark contrast to her previous experiences, as he vows to build a life of happiness and respect on a foundation that most would deem unworthy. Can love truly transcend past misfortunes?

Welcome to Second Chance Foundation against all odds, the podcast where we dive deep into the raw, honest, and transformative journey of healing from addiction. This isn't just a show about sobriety — it's about reclaiming your life, rediscovering your worth, and rewriting your story.Each week, we'll explore the many layers of recovery: the science behind addiction, the emotional toll it takes, the stigma that surrounds it, and the powerful resilience of those who choose to fight back. You'll hear from people who've walked through the fire — survivors, clinicians, loved ones, and advocates...

Haley and Hannah give books they've read before (or were supposed to have read) a second chance...and a second opinion.

Hosted by one cool sibling and one learned scholar, this podcast travels across fictional worlds and through the library of history, mythology and more to discuss world building. Across television, literature, film and franchises, join our hosts as they nerd out and bring you to whole new worlds.

This work is based on the material which Alphonsus Rodriguez (a Spanish Jesuit priest) collected from his spiritual exhortations to his brethren, and published at the request of his superiors. Although intended for use by his religious brethren, he modified it so it would also profit laypersons. It is a book of practical instructions on all the virtues which perfect the Christian life, whether lived in a monastery or in the world. It became popular at once, and more than 25 editions of the original Spanish have been issued, 60 editions in French, 20 in Italian, 10 in German, and 8 in Latin. ...

Dive into the intrigue of high-society parties, audacious jewelry heists, enigmatic clairvoyance, and captivating romance in this riveting mystery set against the backdrop of early 20th century England and the United States.

First published in Space Science Fiction May 1953. "The claws were bad enough in the first place—nasty, crawling little death-robots. But when they began to imitate their creators, it was time for the human race to make peace—if it could!" When future war becomes so horrific that humans turn to machines and computers to design ways to kill each other strange things may happen. And DO in this classic Philip K. Dick story! (summary from the story blurb and Phil Chenevert)

Step into the future with The Mummy! Or a Tale of the Twenty-Second Century, where a wise Egyptian mummy is reanimated in a world shaped by the remarkable advancements of the era. This captivating story offers a unique perspective on civilizations evolution and stands as one of the earliest science fiction works by a female novelist. Prepare for a strange and entertaining journey through time! (Summary by A. Gramour)

Second Sunday Readings is a live reading series dedicated to providing poets with a platform and poetry lovers with a place to hear what they crave.

Mowgli returns in this deeper dive into jungle lore. Kipling’s sequel explores the wilds of India and even journeys to Canada, blending animal adventures with human insight and myth.

The Second Rail Podcast starts big conversations on important issues.

In the near future, America is grappling with a dual internal conflict: recovering from a devastating Civil War and confronting the severe impacts of climate change. The main character, Oliver Howard, a war veteran, along with his young partner Ruth Freeman, is part of a new bureaucracy tasked with rescuing endangered citizens from what they have been told are hostile communities affected by climate change and historical racial tensions. However, while conducting their official duties, unbeknownst to them, a greater spiritual purpose underlies their assignments, with invisible forces both ...

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Josh Cybulski’s debut novel explores a generation who were told they could do anything. Some did, and without a doubt still are, and some became disillusioned at the first signs of adversity. Meet Sarge, Messy, Hecky and R-Luv, four media school grads who head towards the booming film industry in Vancouver. Art is a distant memory as they pursue North Hollywood lights and their spoils of sex, drugs, and, let’s face it, more drugs. But, good luck turns bad in Second Story Work as these young men scramble to sustain whetted appetites that they could never satisfy. Cybulski’s gritty tale is...

upcoming novel/scripted series "The Second Coming" (2026) by author franklet is read in first draft, chapter by chapter with discussion of content after with partner TT.

A great song is most often the result not of instantaneous inspiration, but of a long obedience to the call of the song. This podcast explores artists' and producers' confrontations with the "Second Muse," the muse of effort rather than of inspiration, and takes a good hard look at how they’ve chosen to contend with her.