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Langt oppe i det skotske højland, skjult bag tåge og gamle stenmure, ligger Sorrowsong University – en skole for børn af verdens mest magtfulde familier. Ophelia hører ikke til der. Men et stipendium giver hende en chance for at komme helt tæt på dem, der måske bærer skylden for hendes forældres død. En ulykke, sagde de. Hun ved bedre. Men nogen holder øje med Ophelia, og da truslerne begynder, er det Alex Corbeau-Green, søn af hendes hovedmistænkte, der uventet træder til som hendes beskytter.

Ayn Rand's classic dystopian novel Anthem is about a dark future in which the concept of individuality has been banned in favor of collectivism. People can only refer to themselves as "we," and the concept of "I" is banned. The protagonist of the story is named "Equality 7-2521." Equality is deeply ashamed of having thoughts that are considered heretic in the context of this dystopian society.

I et smuldrende rige, hvor magi kun er tilladt, hvis den kanaliseres gennem sjældne, fortryllede Kort, bærer Elspeth Benved på en farlig hemmelighed: Et monster – et mareridt – gemmer sig i hendes sind, hvisker i hendes øre og låner hende kræfter, hun aldrig har bedt om.

While at times you may dance with others and other times alone, the movements you make as you forge your life's path also represent a dance. Although the steps may vary, the finish line remains constant, so it's time to recognize life for what it truly is, a dance, one that you must learn to master in order to transcend towards ultimate freedom.

Senator George Hearst has hired former Major Neville Stryker to collect on a bet. Hearst won the San Francisco Examiner in a poker game and wants to give the paper to his son, William, but the owner is reluctant to settle the debt. Hearst enlists Stryker’s unique, persuasive skills. Letters have worn off the stamped name on the saddle skirt of the ex-officer, and what remains best fits the man. Evil Stryker.

The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast explores pressing cultural issues from the perspective of Rand’s philosophy, Objectivism.

Howard Roark es un arquitecto joven y osado. Es individualista, inconforme, y está dispuesto a enfrentarse al establishment de la vieja profesión, los arquitectos que prefieren la resignación a la integridad, que rechazan las innovaciones y cuya única ambición es rendirse al gusto de las...

In a dystopian world where individuality is forbidden and conformity reigns supreme, Anthem by Ayn Rand explores the power of free will, the pursuit of knowledge, and the defiance of oppressive control. This gripping novella follows Equality 7-2521, a man who dares to challenge the collective by discovering the forbidden truths of science and self. Through his journey, Rand presents a timeless celebration of human potential and the triumph of individual thought over societal oppression.

I should be dead—many times over. Dr. Rand Floyd seemed to have it all: a distinguished career as a neuroradiologist, a family, and the confidence that comes from a life built by rules and achievement. Then COVID arrived, and with it an anxiety that quietly dismantled the life he’d...

Technological advancement is now carefully planned, and the concept of individuality has been eliminated. A young man known as Equality 7-2521 rebels by doing secret scientific research. When his activity is discovered, he flees into the wilderness with the girl he loves. Together, they plan to establish a new society based on rediscovered individualism.

Le plus célèbre roman d'Ayn Rand, l'auteur du livre "La source vive" ! Le best-seller mondial ! Plus de 10 millions d'exemplaires vendus ! Ce grand roman fait partie des livres les plus influents aux Etats-Unis après la Bible. Soixante-trois ans après sa publication, en 1957, il figure encore en tête des best-sellers d'Amazon.

What makes a family? Is it sharing favorite foods, cuddling up for snuggle time, loving each other no matter what you look like in the morning? For Steve Greig’s oddly wonderful, real-life family of senior dogs, chickens, rabbits, and a pig named Bikini, family is all those things and then some! And this lovable bunch is now starring in their very first children's story that showcases the importance of family. 

Den kvikke forretningskvinde Tilly Logan og sportsadvokaten Santino Rossi plejede at have en aftale – sådan en uden forpligtelser. Partypigen og playeren: Det burde have været ukompliceret. Ingen af dem forudså den katastrofe, som tvang Tilly til at forlade London og vende hjem til Skotland.Fem år senere er Tilly tilbage i byen. Hun har fået sit liv tilbage på sporet og vil holde sig langt væk fra Santino. Men da de to pludselig står ansigt til ansigt igen, er en ting sikker: Tiltrækningen mellem dem er stadig eksplosiv.

Francis Morely is a fierce but fey private eye who uses insider insights to crack a series of gay murders that have baffled Bay City police. Tiger Olsen is a straight, downwardly-mobile former football payer who takes a job as Morely's sidekick. Seems there's a camera behind a trick mirror in a notorious bathhouse run by the sinister Joe Cannelli, and a few members of high society who think they're too powerful to be blackmailed.

Long before women across the globe were given a welcomed voice to speak, they were busy. Consistently giving, creating, and nurturing from the bedroom to the boardroom. Now more than ever, today’s busy woman is in need of solid instructions on how to balance the nuances of each day without losing her personal identity in the midst of it. Volume one of The Busy Woman’s Guide to Holistic Health & Wellness will highlight simple yet efficient steps on how you can make changes to your surroundings to ignite your power as a valued woman equipped to care for self.

In a world where individuality is suppressed and collectivism reigns, the tension between personal freedom and societal control is palpable. This podcast invites listeners to explore themes of identity, rebellion, and self-discovery through a rotating collection of full-length audiobooks. Each week, a new book is featured, offering diverse perspectives from various time periods and styles. This is not a continuous narrative but a series of thought-provoking tales that challenge the status quo and encourage listeners to question the norms. Whether you're seeking insight, a fresh perspective, or...

Ayn Rand (1905-1982) was a Russian-American novelist, philosopher, and screenwriter. She is best known for her two influential novels, The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, and for developing a philosophical system she called objectivism. In this public lecture, Rand criticizes altruism and mysticism as incompatible with business.

Eis que Rand se nos apresenta como força emblemática do intelecto humano, de suas máximas potencialidades. Difícil mesmo ficar indiferente ao seu pensamento, seja para concordarmos com ele, seja para termos nele objeto de discordância. Contudo, que reste claro: a concordância ou a discordância pressupõem – ou devem pressupor – o conhecimento justo, calibrado, o mais possível correto dos conceitos postos em jogo pela autora.

This little milkmaid has a bucket of milk on her head and some big plans on her mind. That is not, she finds, a good combination. "The Milkmaid and Her Pail," is one of Aesop's best known fables. In this retelling, master storyteller Rand Whipple creates a loveable young dreamer who can't manage to find the right word for 'milk' much less the way to make it safely to market with her goods.

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