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Poetry of Love, The - Speaking From the Heart

by John Keats, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, William Shakespeare ...

Narrated by Richard Mitchley, Ghizela Rowe ...

Unabridged

35 min

Love whether fleeting or of the ages, expressed with a look, a touch, or a thought is wanted by us all.Across genders and generations love is both the glue and the accelerant of our lives.Yet once gained we sometimes let it go without recognition of its value or fail to nourish it spiritually. Love needs feeding, needs tending. Love needs love.In today’s easy, ‘always on’ society we wail, whine ... Read more

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Love whether fleeting or of the ages, expressed with a look, a touch, or a thought is wanted by us all.Across genders and generations love is both the glue and the accelerant of our lives.Yet once gained we sometimes let it go without recognition of its value or fail to nourish it spiritually. Love needs feeding, needs tending. Love needs love.In today’s easy, ‘always on’ society we wail, whine
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Rome Is Burning

Nero and the Fire That Ended a Dynasty

by Anthony A. Barrett ...

Narrated by John Telfer ...

Series series Turning Points in Ancient History
Unabridged

10 hours 49 min

This gripping audiobook narrated by John Telfer provides an authoritative history of Rome's Great Fire and the lasting harm it inflicted on the Roman EmpireAccording to legend, the Roman emperor Nero set fire to his majestic imperial capital on the night of July 19, 64 AD and fiddled while the city burned. It's a story that has been told for more than two millennia—and it's likely that almost none ... Read more

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This gripping audiobook narrated by John Telfer provides an authoritative history of Rome's Great Fire and the lasting harm it inflicted on the Roman EmpireAccording to legend, the Roman emperor Nero set fire to his majestic imperial capital on the night of July 19, 64 AD and fiddled while the city burned. It's a story that has been told for more than two millennia—and it's likely that almost none
... Read more

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Archaeology and its Discontents

Why Archaeology Matters

by John C. Barrett ...

Series series Themes in Archaeology Series
Archaeology and its Discontents examines the state of archaeology today and its development throughout the twentieth century, making a powerful case for new approaches.Surveying the themes of twentieth-century archaeological theory, Barrett looks at their successes, limitations, and failures. Seeing more failures and limitations than successes, he argues that archaeology has over-focused on ... Read more

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Archaeology and its Discontents examines the state of archaeology today and its development throughout the twentieth century, making a powerful case for new approaches.Surveying the themes of twentieth-century archaeological theory, Barrett looks at their successes, limitations, and failures. Seeing more failures and limitations than successes, he argues that archaeology has over-focused on
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The Moon To The Sun (Unabridged)

by Alice Meynell ...

Narrated by John Barrett, Michelle Weigel, Joanne Marinaccio ...

Unabridged

18 min

In the ethereal realm where poetry and prose intertwine, "The Moon to the Sun" by Alice Meynell emerges as a celestial tapestry of words. This unabridged collection invites readers on a journey through the cosmos, where the moon's gentle glow illuminates the depths of human emotion and the sun's radiant brilliance casts a warm embrace upon the soul. Meynell's lyrical prose and evocative imagery ... Read more

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In the ethereal realm where poetry and prose intertwine, "The Moon to the Sun" by Alice Meynell emerges as a celestial tapestry of words. This unabridged collection invites readers on a journey through the cosmos, where the moon's gentle glow illuminates the depths of human emotion and the sun's radiant brilliance casts a warm embrace upon the soul. Meynell's lyrical prose and evocative imagery
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Postgate

How the Washington Post Betrayed Deep Throat, Covered Up Watergate, and Began Today’s Partisan Advocacy Journalism

by John O'Connor ...

Narrated by Joe Barrett ...

Unabridged

9 hours 11 min

Deep Throat’s lawyer discovers the Washington Post betrayed his client—while covering up the real truth about the Watergate scandal.The conventional wisdom of Watergate is turned on its head by Postgate, revealing that the Post did not uncover Watergate as much as it covered it up. The Nixon Administration, itself involved in a cover-up, was the victim of a journalistic smoke-screen that prevented ... Read more

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Deep Throat’s lawyer discovers the Washington Post betrayed his client—while covering up the real truth about the Watergate scandal.The conventional wisdom of Watergate is turned on its head by Postgate, revealing that the Post did not uncover Watergate as much as it covered it up. The Nixon Administration, itself involved in a cover-up, was the victim of a journalistic smoke-screen that prevented
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The Emperor Nero

A Guide to the Ancient Sources

Edited by Elaine Fantham, Anthony A. Barrett, John C. Yardley ...

Nero's reign (AD 54–68) witnessed some of the most memorable events in Roman history, such as the rebellion of Boudica and the first persecution of the Christians—not to mention Nero's murder of his mother, his tyranny and extravagance, and his suicide, which plunged the empire into civil war. The Emperor Nero gathers into a single collection the major sources for Nero's life and rule, providing ... Read more

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Nero's reign (AD 54–68) witnessed some of the most memorable events in Roman history, such as the rebellion of Boudica and the first persecution of the Christians—not to mention Nero's murder of his mother, his tyranny and extravagance, and his suicide, which plunged the empire into civil war. The Emperor Nero gathers into a single collection the major sources for Nero's life and rule, providing
... Read more
Yankee Rebel

The Civil War Journal of Edmund DeWitt Patterson

Edited by John G. Barrett ...

This volume makes available a fascinating narrative and a document of singular importance to the study of the Civil War. It provides a clear and realistic account of the author’s reaction to combat and prison life on Johnson’s Island in Lake Erie.Originally published 1966.A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books ... Read more

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This volume makes available a fascinating narrative and a document of singular importance to the study of the Civil War. It provides a clear and realistic account of the author’s reaction to combat and prison life on Johnson’s Island in Lake Erie.Originally published 1966.A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books
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Knowledge, Curriculum and Equity

Social Realist Perspectives

Edited by Brian Barrett, Ursula Hoadley, John Morgan ...

In 2008 the first in a series of symposia established a ‘social realist’ case for ‘knowledge’ as an alternative to the relativist tendencies of the constructivist, post-structuralist and postmodernist approaches dominant in the sociology of education. The second symposium focused on curriculum, and the development of a theoretical language grounded in social realism to talk about issues of ... Read more

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In 2008 the first in a series of symposia established a ‘social realist’ case for ‘knowledge’ as an alternative to the relativist tendencies of the constructivist, post-structuralist and postmodernist approaches dominant in the sociology of education. The second symposium focused on curriculum, and the development of a theoretical language grounded in social realism to talk about issues of
... Read more
A New Century of Biology

Edited by John W. Kress, Gary W. Barrett ...

In the twentieth century, scientists in the relatively new field of biology played an important role in exposing the threats of environmental degradation, loss of species diversity, habitat fragmentation, scarce energy resources, and human population growth. In the essays found in A New Century of Biology, some of the world's most notable biologists consider how their discipline must evolve to ... Read more

$26.99 USD

In the twentieth century, scientists in the relatively new field of biology played an important role in exposing the threats of environmental degradation, loss of species diversity, habitat fragmentation, scarce energy resources, and human population growth. In the essays found in A New Century of Biology, some of the world's most notable biologists consider how their discipline must evolve to
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North Carolina Civil War Documentary

Edited by John G. Barrett, W. Buck Yearns Jr. ...

This collection of primary source material chronicles the Civil War experiences of North Carolinians from the secession crisis to the Confederate surrender at Bennett Place. In contrast to other works on the Civil War, this book focuses not on military events but on the larger issue of the societal costs of such conflicts. Through selections from diaries, newspapers, letters, official records, and ... Read more

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This collection of primary source material chronicles the Civil War experiences of North Carolinians from the secession crisis to the Confederate surrender at Bennett Place. In contrast to other works on the Civil War, this book focuses not on military events but on the larger issue of the societal costs of such conflicts. Through selections from diaries, newspapers, letters, official records, and
... Read more
The Schools of Utopia + Schools of To-morrow (Illustrated Edition)

Enriched edition.

by John Dewey, Shawn Barrett ...

In 'The Schools of Utopia + Schools of To-morrow (Illustrated Edition),' John Dewey explores the ideal educational systems of utopian societies and envisions the future of education. The book discusses innovative teaching methods, the importance of experiential learning, and the integration of art and technology in the curriculum. Dewey's writing style is scholarly and insightful, blending ... Read more

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In 'The Schools of Utopia + Schools of To-morrow (Illustrated Edition),' John Dewey explores the ideal educational systems of utopian societies and envisions the future of education. The book discusses innovative teaching methods, the importance of experiential learning, and the integration of art and technology in the curriculum. Dewey's writing style is scholarly and insightful, blending
... Read more
Evangelism and Politics

A Christian Perspective on the Church and the State

by John C. Barrett ...

In a fallen world, politics will be a brutal, at times violent, sport. Grandstanding, demonizing, misleading, and lying are the native language of political debate. Violence is historically how political conflicts are ultimately resolved. This fact raises important questions about our faith. Should Christians participate in politics and government? If so, how should we participate? Evangelism & ... Read more

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In a fallen world, politics will be a brutal, at times violent, sport. Grandstanding, demonizing, misleading, and lying are the native language of political debate. Violence is historically how political conflicts are ultimately resolved. This fact raises important questions about our faith. Should Christians participate in politics and government? If so, how should we participate? Evangelism &
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