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Ebenezer Scrooge is a covetous, miserable old man who lives his life apart from his fellow man and is incapable of showing love or understanding towards them. On Christmas Eve he is visited by three ghosts who show him the error of his ways. (Summary by helensears)

The miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is a cold-hearted man of business and has little time for the good humor and charity of the Christmas season. But that's about to change. A visit from his deceased business partner sets in motion a night in which Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future. Will his listen to their messages? Will he heed their warnings? Ebenezer Scrooge is about to take a Christmas journey that he won't soon forget. (Summary by Kyle Munley)

A delightful version of Alice's Adventures following that scurrying Rabbit with the watch that is shortened for the enjoyment of younger children. She meets all of the strange talking animals (and they are just as rude or silly as usual) and eats and drinks from all of the bottles and grows and shrinks alarmingly just like in the longer version. Enjoy. (Summary by the reader, Phil Chenevert)

When Lucy Honeychurch travels to Italy with her cousin, she meets George Emerson, a bohemian and an atheist who falls in love with her. Upon her return to England, she is forced to choose between free-spirited George and her more conventional fiancé, Cecil Vyse. The story is both a romance and a critique of English society at the beginning of the 20th century. (Summary from Wikipedia)

George Savile, 1st Marquess of Halifax (11 November 1633 – 5 April 1695) was an English statesman, writer, and politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1660, and in the House of Lords after he was raised to the peerage in 1668. He's noted in history for his views on Charles II among others. This compilation covers a wide range of his views which are particularly telling, coming, as they do, from a man who was singularly positioned among the powers of the time, to make them. Prepare yourself for a journey into antiquated English speech. (Summary by Wikipedia and John Greenman)

Aspects Of Love is an anthology of poetic explorations on the theme of erotic love - though one of the "poets" represented here is better known, even than as a dramatist, as the philosopher, Plato. His Symposium heads off this set of erotic explorations. In The Symposium's philosophic play, he depicts a scene of men cosing together over dinner, each describing what he finds in his experience of love. I have followed this pattern in the choice of works for this anthology - in a similar manner, each of these works deals in a radically different way with the discovery of love. Whether ...

(San Petersburgo, 1899-Montreux, 1977). Escritor estadounidense de origen ruso. Escribió en lenguas inglesa y rusa. Abandonó Rusia a los 19 años a raíz de la Revolución de Octubre, y residió en Inglaterra, Alemania y Francia; en 1940 se trasladó a...

In her autobiography, Annie Besant poignantly writes of her search for the truth of what she believed in, leaving Christianity behind to embrace Atheism, and ultimately finding her peace in Theosophy, which she became interested in after meeting Helena Blavatsky. She moved to India to better study Theosophical ideas and this is where she made her home until her death. She was a gifted orator and writer, often speaking and writing on her religious beliefs, as well as women's rights and social reform. Along with Charles Bradlaugh, she published a paper in support of birth control. It proved to ...

Eine freie Trauung bietet Paaren die Möglichkeit, ihre Hochzeit ganz individuell zu gestalten und so ihre persönliche Liebe in den Mittelpunkt der Feier zu stellen. Während der Zeremonie drehen sich alle gesprochenen und geschriebenen Texte und Rituale rund um das Hochzeitspaar.

Welcome to Made to Have It All, the podcast designed for the ambitious and devoted woman ready to step into her full feminine power and calibrate her nervous system to the energy of more. Each episode dives deep into feminine embodiment, manifestation, and personal growth, guiding you to become the energetic match to the life you want. If you’re ready to break generational cycles, attract conscious love, and expand your capacity to receive, this is your space to get inspired, activated, and empowered. It’s time to align with the life you’re destined for—because you were made to have it...

Count Dracula takes center stage in this classic novel that chronicles his dark journey from Transylvania to England in search of fresh blood to spread his undead curse. The narrative pits Dracula against a determined band of heroes led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing. While Bram Stoker did not invent the vampire myth, his portrayal redefined modern vampire lore and established the template for the genre. This gothic horror masterpiece has inspired numerous adaptations in theater, film, and television, cementing its influence on vampire literature.- Summary by Audiobook haven

A Christmas Carol (full title: A Christmas Carol in Prose, Being a Ghost Story of Christmas) is A Christmas Carol is a Victorian morality tale of an old and bitter miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, who undergoes a profound experience of redemption over the course of one evening. (Wikipedia)

Er liebt dich. Aber er hat vergessen, dass heute euer Hochzeitstag ist. Wieder. Du lebst mit einem liebevollen, herzensguten, aber chronisch zerstreuten Mann zusammen? Einem, der sich dein Netflix-Passwort merken kann, aber nicht, wann die Müllabfuhr kommt? Der dir Blumen kauft – aber nur, weil er vergessen hat, dass er eigentlich die Butter holen sollte? Willkommen im Club! Dieses Buch ist dein Rettungsring im ganz normalen Beziehungsozean, wenn du manchmal das Gefühl hast, eher Projektleiterin als Partnerin zu sein – mit Zusatzfunktion „Gedächtnis für zwei“.

𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐈𝐓 Politik, Gesellschaft, Feminismus und die Queer- Community gehören heutzutage zum Alltag. Dies dachten sich auch Lina und Anastasia und starteten diesen Podcast. Regelmäßig wird in den verschiedenen Folgen über verschiedene Themen, Geschichten und weiteres aufgeklärt. Sie hatten sich zur Aufgabe gemacht der neuen Generation ein Safe Space zu bieten, wo man sich für nichts schämen muss, egal was für eine Person man ist, welcher Religion man angehört oder welche Sexualität man hat.

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a psychological novel exploring morality, guilt, and redemption. It follows Raskolnikov, a poverty-stricken student in St. Petersburg, who murders a pawnbroker, believing he can justify the act for a greater good. Haunted by guilt, he spirals into mental torment and paranoia. Through interactions with characters like Sonia and Porfiry, Raskolnikov confronts his conscience and seeks redemption. This classic novel delves into existential themes and the human psyche, making it a profound study of crime, punishment, and the path to spiritual awakening. ...

Exklusive Auszüge und Sinnabschnitte gelesen von der Autorin. In ihrem berührenden Erzählband "Stapfenstreich" umkreist die Oldenburger Autorin Lina-Sophie Jacobs den frühen Tod ihres Vaters. Dafür verdichtet sie Erinnertes, Empfundenes und Erfundenes auf neuartige Weise und führt vor Augen, was uns der eigene Körper über Verluste erzählt - und was er uns verschweigt.

The Hunterdon Collective is a community podcast about the people, places, and stories that shape Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Each episode highlights the people behind our towns — honoring the past while exploring the future of our growing local community.

Zwei Formate. Ein Ziel: Dich zurück zu dir zu bringen. 🎙️ Deeptalk auf Balkonien – mit Romy & Lina Gespräche wie unter Freundinnen. Roh. Tief. Herzlich. 🌀 Gedanken aus dem YOU.verse mit Lina – Impulse, Erkenntnisse, Perspektivwechsel. Klar. Direkt. Ohne Schnörkel. YOU.verse ist dein Raum für Selbstverbindung – irgendwo zwischen Alltag & Seele, Lachen & Tränen, Licht & Schatten. Kein Filter. Kein Hochglanz. Nur du, wir – und das Leben.

Welcome to Coffee Talk with Lina Midla—your perfect pairing with coffee (or tea, we don’t judge). Each week, Lina hosts inspiring guests from wellness, wisdom, and spirituality or shares solo episodes packed with tools like breathwork, meditations, and inspiration. It's your go-to for solid info, actionable steps, and just enough woo to keep it fun. So, grab a cozy cup (and maybe a notebook) and let's unleash YOUR LIMITLESS POTENIAL!

Wir, Lina und Daniel, mitte dreißig und aus dem schönen Dresden, interessieren uns für ungefähr so viele Dinge, wie es Sterne gibt. Kommt mit uns in unsere Welt, gern teilen wir euch unsere Gedanken mit und freuen uns dabei auf eure. Bei uns geht es um alles, was uns bewegt, also immer aktuelle Themen. Politik, Reisen, Urlaub, Familie, modernes Denken, Hausbau, Reflexion, Psychologie, Gaming, Podcasts, Sport, Religion, Hobbys