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The Dangerous Life and Ideas of Diogenes The Cynic

by Jean-Manuel Roubineau ...

Narrated by James Cameron Stewart ...

Unabridged

4 hours 30 min

The ancient philosopher Diogenes—nicknamed "The Dog" and decried by Plato as a "Socrates gone mad"—was widely praised and idealized as much as he was mocked and vilified. A favorite subject of sculptors and painters since the Renaissance, his notoriety is equally due to his eccentric behavior, scorn of conventions, and biting aphorisms, and to the role he played in the creation of the Cynic school ... Read more

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The ancient philosopher Diogenes—nicknamed "The Dog" and decried by Plato as a "Socrates gone mad"—was widely praised and idealized as much as he was mocked and vilified. A favorite subject of sculptors and painters since the Renaissance, his notoriety is equally due to his eccentric behavior, scorn of conventions, and biting aphorisms, and to the role he played in the creation of the Cynic school
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Mastering The Cockney Accent

An Interactive Guide To Developing A Cockney Accent For The Stage or Screen

by Stephanie Lam ...

Narrated by Brandon Mier, Brian Furlong, Malcolm Cameron, Olivia Mornet ...

Unabridged

40 min

This is the ideal way to quickly master the Cockney (British) accent using a combination of approaches from pronunciation and oral posture techniques to dialect development (Cockney rhyming slang) and practice exercises. The course also contains guidance on developing a basic British accent to underpin a Cockney accent if desired dependent on your native accent. This course can help you prepare ... Read more

$22.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This is the ideal way to quickly master the Cockney (British) accent using a combination of approaches from pronunciation and oral posture techniques to dialect development (Cockney rhyming slang) and practice exercises. The course also contains guidance on developing a basic British accent to underpin a Cockney accent if desired dependent on your native accent. This course can help you prepare
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On Liberty By John Stuart Mill

by John Stuart Mill ...

Narrated by Malcolm Cameron, Brenden Holland, Silas Harper, Luigi Simmons ...

Unabridged

5 hours 21 min

On Liberty Audiobook is a philosophical work by English philosopher John Stuart Mill, originally intended as a short essay. The work, published in 1859, applies Mill's ethical system of utilitarianism to society and the state. Mill attempts to establish standards for the relationship between authority and liberty. He emphasizes the importance of individuality which he conceived as a prerequisite ... Read more

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On Liberty Audiobook is a philosophical work by English philosopher John Stuart Mill, originally intended as a short essay. The work, published in 1859, applies Mill's ethical system of utilitarianism to society and the state. Mill attempts to establish standards for the relationship between authority and liberty. He emphasizes the importance of individuality which he conceived as a prerequisite
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Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw

by George Bernard Shaw ...

Narrated by Talia Morton, Soraya Barton, May Lane, Mustapha Mann, Simona Holt, Malcolm Cameron, Sofie Connor, Kingsley Sanders ...

Unabridged

2 hours 50 min

Pygmalion is a play by George Bernard Shaw, named after a Greek mythological character. It was first presented on stage to the public in 1912. Professor of phonetics Henry Higgins makes a bet that he can train a bedraggled Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, to pass for a duchess at an ambassador's garden party by teaching her to assume a veneer of gentility, the most important element of which, ... Read more

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Pygmalion is a play by George Bernard Shaw, named after a Greek mythological character. It was first presented on stage to the public in 1912. Professor of phonetics Henry Higgins makes a bet that he can train a bedraggled Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, to pass for a duchess at an ambassador's garden party by teaching her to assume a veneer of gentility, the most important element of which,
... Read more
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The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

by Dante Alighieri ...

Narrated by Suzanne Fowler, Dennis Wells, Rina Riley Anis Marsh, Talia Morton, Malcolm Cameron, Mollie Sanders, Kris Welch, June Sherman ...

Unabridged

12 hours 16 min

The Divine Comedy describes Dante's descent into Hell with Virgil as a guide; his ascent of Mount Purgatory and encounter with his dead love, Beatrice; and finally, his arrival in Heaven. Examining questions of faith, desire and enlightenment, the poem is a brilliantly nuanced and moving allegory of human redemption.Dante Alighieri was born in Florence in 1265 and belonged to a noble but ... Read more

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The Divine Comedy describes Dante's descent into Hell with Virgil as a guide; his ascent of Mount Purgatory and encounter with his dead love, Beatrice; and finally, his arrival in Heaven. Examining questions of faith, desire and enlightenment, the poem is a brilliantly nuanced and moving allegory of human redemption.Dante Alighieri was born in Florence in 1265 and belonged to a noble but
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Lone Star Linguistics

An Actor's Guide to Speaking with a Texan Accent

by Stephanie Lam ...

Narrated by Morgan Donovan ...

Unabridged

1 hour 2 min

This audiocourse offers a focused and comprehensive guide for actors and stage performers to authentically learn and adopt the Texan accent. It presents a thorough exploration of the accent's nuances, helping learners understand and replicate its distinctive sounds and rhythms for their performances.The course begins by introducing the fundamental characteristics of the Texan dialect, emphasizing ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiocourse offers a focused and comprehensive guide for actors and stage performers to authentically learn and adopt the Texan accent. It presents a thorough exploration of the accent's nuances, helping learners understand and replicate its distinctive sounds and rhythms for their performances.The course begins by introducing the fundamental characteristics of the Texan dialect, emphasizing
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A Guide to the Canadian Accent for the Stage

by Stephanie Lam ...

Narrated by Ernest Lester ...

Unabridged

59 min

This audio course enables you to refine your Canadian accent for your next role or audition. The course uses a variety of techniques for accent development including development of oral posture, rhythm of speech, listening to accent examples, identifying common phrases and listen and repeat exercises. These techniques enable you to refine your accent and provide a toolkit for you to get the ... Read more

$17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audio course enables you to refine your Canadian accent for your next role or audition. The course uses a variety of techniques for accent development including development of oral posture, rhythm of speech, listening to accent examples, identifying common phrases and listen and repeat exercises. These techniques enable you to refine your accent and provide a toolkit for you to get the
... Read more
Fists of Glory

The Ancient Origins of Boxing

by Jean-Manuel Roubineau, Malcolm DeBevoise ...

Fists of Glory provides a fascinating and intimate look at boxing from its origins in archaic Greece to its demise in late antiquity. Jean-Manuel Roubineau takes readers on a full sensory journey, replete with sights, smells, and percussive sounds, as he discusses all aspects of the sport, including rules and regulations, gear, weight classes, training regimens, cheating strategies, and boxing's ... Read more

$20.89 USD

Fists of Glory provides a fascinating and intimate look at boxing from its origins in archaic Greece to its demise in late antiquity. Jean-Manuel Roubineau takes readers on a full sensory journey, replete with sights, smells, and percussive sounds, as he discusses all aspects of the sport, including rules and regulations, gear, weight classes, training regimens, cheating strategies, and boxing's
... Read more
The Mysterious Affair at Castaway House

The stunning debut for fans of Agatha Christie

by Stephanie Lam ...

This stunning debut novel is a gripping read laced with mystery, secrets and love - perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Tracy Chevalier and Sarah Waters.There are secrets hiding between the walls at Castaway House . . .__________1924Robert Carver escapes to the glamorous Castaway House to spend a summer in the company of his much wealthier cousin, Alec Bray.But appearances can be dece... ... Read more

$12.59 USD

This stunning debut novel is a gripping read laced with mystery, secrets and love - perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Tracy Chevalier and Sarah Waters.There are secrets hiding between the walls at Castaway House . . .__________1924Robert Carver escapes to the glamorous Castaway House to spend a summer in the company of his much wealthier cousin, Alec Bray.But appearances can be dece...
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How to Think Like Socrates

Ancient Philosophy as a Way of Life in the Modern World

by Donald J. Robertson ...

How can we apply the teachings of the greatest ancient philosopher to modern life?Socrates is the quintessential Athenian philosopher, the source of the entire Western philosophical tradition, and Godfather to the Stoics. He spent his life teaching practical philosophy to ordinary people in the streets of Athens, yet few people today are familiar with the wisdom he has to offer us.How to Think ... Read more

$15.99 USD

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How can we apply the teachings of the greatest ancient philosopher to modern life?Socrates is the quintessential Athenian philosopher, the source of the entire Western philosophical tradition, and Godfather to the Stoics. He spent his life teaching practical philosophy to ordinary people in the streets of Athens, yet few people today are familiar with the wisdom he has to offer us.How to Think
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Mastering The Scottish Accent

A Guide To The Accent Of Scotland For Stage and Screen

by Stephanie Lam ...

Narrated by David McComb ...

Unabridged

51 min

This comprehensive guide is designed to facilitate your journey towards mastering a Scottish accent, providing you with a step-by-step approach to grasping the unique oral posture and phonetic nuances that characterize the accent. With a focus on the mechanics of speech, including the positioning of the mouth, lips, and tongue necessary for articulating Scottish vowels, consonants, and the ... Read more

$29.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This comprehensive guide is designed to facilitate your journey towards mastering a Scottish accent, providing you with a step-by-step approach to grasping the unique oral posture and phonetic nuances that characterize the accent. With a focus on the mechanics of speech, including the positioning of the mouth, lips, and tongue necessary for articulating Scottish vowels, consonants, and the
... Read more
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Perfecting the New England American Accent

by Stephanie Lam ...

Narrated by Robert Davis ...

Unabridged

57 min

Embark on a journey to master the distinct New England American accent with our specialized audio course, tailored for actors seeking authenticity in their performances. This course offers an in-depth exploration of the unique phonetic characteristics, intonation patterns, and other nuances that define this iconic American dialect.The course includes practical exercises, focusing on vowel shifts ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Embark on a journey to master the distinct New England American accent with our specialized audio course, tailored for actors seeking authenticity in their performances. This course offers an in-depth exploration of the unique phonetic characteristics, intonation patterns, and other nuances that define this iconic American dialect.The course includes practical exercises, focusing on vowel shifts
... Read more