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Imaginary Conversations by Walter Savage Landor ~ Full Audiobook [philosophy] Jun 30, 2022

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Imaginary Conversations by Walter Savage Landor audiobook.

Genre: philosophy

Walter Savage Landor's Imaginary Conversations is a brilliantly inventive collection of dialogues in which the dead speak again - not as museum pieces, but as sharp-minded opponents, allies, and provocateurs. Across a wide range of imagined meetings, Landor brings together rulers, rebels, poets, philosophers, generals, and statesmen from different eras and nations, letting their clashing temperaments and convictions drive the drama. Each conversation becomes a miniature stage where character is revealed through argument: pride and humility, ambition and conscience, faith and skepticism, art and power. Rather than offering a single plot, the book offers a series of intellectual encounters, each shaped by the distinct voices of its speakers and by the moral and political questions they cannot avoid. Landor's prose moves from wit to gravity with ease, balancing historical awareness with bold speculation, and inviting listeners to consider how ideas survive their owners. The result is part literary performance, part philosophical inquiry, and part historical meditation - a work for anyone who enjoys great talk, great minds, and the enduring friction between ideals and reality.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 00

(00:38:46) Chapter 01

(00:49:47) Chapter 02

(00:59:33) Chapter 03

(01:08:35) Chapter 04

(01:17:26) Chapter 05

(01:32:59) Chapter 06

(01:48:50) Chapter 07

(02:05:39) Chapter 08

(02:16:57) Chapter 09

(02:41:07) Chapter 10

(02:52:13) Chapter 11

(03:08:04) Chapter 12

(03:17:20) Chapter 13

(03:25:08) Chapter 14

(03:39:25) Chapter 15

(03:52:37) Chapter 16

(04:04:07) Chapter 17

(04:17:51) Chapter 18

(04:39:46) Chapter 19

(04:52:50) Chapter 20

(05:32:18) Chapter 21

(05:42:09) Chapter 22

(05:52:07) Chapter 23

(06:04:27) Chapter 24

(06:09:50) Chapter 25

(06:47:37) Chapter 26

(07:32:44) Chapter 27

(08:09:41) Chapter 28

(08:28:57) Chapter 29

(08:46:47) Chapter 30

(09:14:02) Chapter 31

(09:47:45) Chapter 32

(10:52:45) Chapter 33

(11:05:08) Chapter 34

(11:53:13) Chapter 35

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The Science of Being Great by Wallace D. Wattles ~ Full Audiobook [self help] Jun 30, 2022

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The Science of Being Great by Wallace D. Wattles audiobook.

Genre: self help

In The Science of Being Great, early 20th-century writer Wallace D. Wattles lays out a practical philosophy for anyone who wants to develop personal power, leadership, and a sense of purposeful achievement. Drawing on the idea that greatness is not a matter of luck or birth but the result of specific habits of thought and action, Wattles argues that people can train themselves to think constructively, act decisively, and work with steady intention. Through short, direct chapters, he explores how to build confidence and self-control, how to replace fear and resentment with disciplined focus, and how to cultivate a clear vision that guides daily choices. Along the way, he challenges listeners to take responsibility for their inner life, to stop being driven by circumstance, and to become a deliberate creator of their character and results. Blending motivational instruction with spiritual and ethical themes, this classic of self-improvement centers on one core conflict: the struggle to overcome reactive thinking and become the kind of person capable of sustained, meaningful success. Whether you are seeking stronger leadership, better habits, or a renewed sense of direction, Wattles offers a structured mindset for growing into your highest potential.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:07:19) Chapter 02

(00:13:24) Chapter 03

(00:18:46) Chapter 04

(00:24:49) Chapter 05

(00:29:27) Chapter 06

(00:38:15) Chapter 07

(00:42:38) Chapter 08

(00:48:07) Chapter 09

(00:53:04) Chapter 10

(00:58:02) Chapter 11

(01:04:07) Chapter 12

(01:10:16) Chapter 13

(01:16:46) Chapter 14

(01:22:57) Chapter 15

(01:30:08) Chapter 16

(01:34:55) Chapter 17

(01:41:56) Chapter 18

(01:48:29) Chapter 19

(01:53:33) Chapter 20

(02:00:37) Chapter 21

(02:07:02) Chapter 22

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The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles ~ Full Audiobook [self help] Jun 30, 2022

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The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles audiobook.

Genre: self help

First published in 1910, The Science of Getting Rich is Wallace D. Wattles' practical and motivational guide to building wealth by aligning your thoughts, habits, and daily actions with a clear purpose. Wattles argues that financial success is not a matter of luck or ruthless competition, but a learnable process grounded in focused intention, gratitude, and what he calls the 'creative' approach to work and opportunity. Through short, direct chapters, he lays out a mental discipline for replacing doubt and scarcity thinking with steady faith in your goal, then pairing that mindset with efficient action in your present circumstances. Along the way, he emphasizes choosing a definite aim, using your time and resources constructively, and bringing value to others through your work as the pathway to increased prosperity. Blending early self-improvement ideas with a philosophy of abundance, this book invites listeners to test its principles in real life and to treat wealth-building as a deliberate practice rather than a vague wish. Whether you come for inspiration or a structured method, Wattles delivers a concise blueprint for purposeful striving and sustained momentum.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 00

(00:02:41) Chapter 01

(00:08:08) Chapter 02

(00:14:21) Chapter 03

(00:21:20) Chapter 04

(00:31:12) Chapter 05

(00:40:54) Chapter 06

(00:49:38) Chapter 07

(00:56:10) Chapter 08

(01:03:42) Chapter 09

(01:11:38) Chapter 10

(01:20:22) Chapter 11

(01:29:18) Chapter 12

(01:36:55) Chapter 13

(01:43:39) Chapter 14

(01:50:31) Chapter 15

(01:57:21) Chapter 16

(02:05:03) Chapter 17

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The Tragedy of the Korosko by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ~ Full Audiobook [adventure] Jun 30, 2022

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The Tragedy of the Korosko by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle audiobook.

Genre: adventure

Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle was a British author most noted for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, which are generally considered a major innovation in the field of crime fiction, and for the adventures of Professor Challenger. He was a prolific writer whose other works include science fiction stories, historical novels, plays and romances, poetry, and non-fiction.

Plot Summary: A group of European and American tourists is enjoying its trip in Egypt in the year 1895. They are sailing up the River Nile in a 'a turtle-bottomed, round-bowed stern-wheeler', the Korosko. They intend to travel to Abousir at the southern frontier of Egypt, after which the Dervish country starts. They are attacked and abducted by a marauding band of Dervish warriors.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:36:38) Chapter 02

(00:52:46) Chapter 03

(01:24:00) Chapter 04

(01:53:18) Chapter 05

(02:30:08) Chapter 06

(03:06:32) Chapter 07

(03:35:24) Chapter 08

(04:17:07) Chapter 09

(04:56:42) Chapter 10

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A Study in Scarlet by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ~ Full Audiobook [mystery] Jun 30, 2022

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A Study in Scarlet by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle audiobook.

Genre: mystery

A Study in Scarlet, a short novel published in 1887, was Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's first Sherlock Holmes story. At the beginning of the book, Dr. Watson meets the detective for the first time and we ride along with them to the scene of a murder. The crime baffles the Scotland Yard detectives, but of course Holmes solves it easily. In the second half of the story, the scene shifts to Utah as we learn the murderer's history. The action returns to London in the last two chapters. In his first adventure, Holmes demonstrates many of the traits for which he later became well known: meticulous study of a crime scene, brilliant deductive reasoning, aptitude for chemistry and music, and the somewhat annoying habit of withholding crucial facts from Watson (and consequently the reader) until the conclusion of the case.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:17:53) Chapter 02

(00:40:18) Chapter 03

(01:04:22) Chapter 04

(01:19:42) Chapter 05

(01:35:21) Chapter 06

(01:56:09) Chapter 07

(02:16:56) Chapter 08

(02:41:45) Chapter 09

(02:58:22) Chapter 10

(03:10:58) Chapter 11

(03:32:34) Chapter 12

(03:55:39) Chapter 13

(04:23:10) Chapter 14

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Sir Nigel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ~ Full Audiobook [adventure] Jun 30, 2022

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Sir Nigel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle audiobook.

Genre: adventure

By 1348 the House of Loring has fallen on hard times. Together, the Black Death and the greedy monks of Waverley have bled away all of the Loring wealth. Even the manor house will have to go to pay their debts.

Then a chance encounter with the King of England provides Nigel, the last of the Lorings, with the chance to seek his fortune in the constant wars with France. But more importantly for Nigel it also means that he may be able to do the 'three small deeds' that will show he is worthy to ask for the hand of the Lady Mary in marriage.

Filled with chivalry, humour, and high romance, Sir Nigel is simply a rattling good yarn.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 00

(00:03:53) Chapter 01

(00:16:59) Chapter 02

(00:31:12) Chapter 03

(01:04:48) Chapter 04

(01:31:57) Chapter 05

(02:03:52) Chapter 06

(02:24:20) Chapter 07

(02:54:02) Chapter 08

(03:15:53) Chapter 09

(03:33:22) Chapter 10

(03:55:46) Chapter 11

(04:21:31) Chapter 12

(04:51:22) Chapter 13

(05:35:54) Chapter 14

(06:21:03) Chapter 15

(06:41:18) Chapter 16

(07:03:11) Chapter 17

(07:45:35) Chapter 18

(08:06:54) Chapter 19

(08:45:56) Chapter 20

(09:11:27) Chapter 21

(09:43:53) Chapter 22

(10:01:52) Chapter 23

(10:32:19) Chapter 24

(10:58:56) Chapter 25

(11:17:09) Chapter 26

(11:55:31) Chapter 27

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The Return of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ~ Full Audiobook [mystery] Jun 30, 2022

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The Return of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle audiobook.

Genre: mystery

After a long and bitter absence, London is startled by whispers that the great detective may not be gone after all. Dr. John Watson, having tried to rebuild a life without his brilliant friend, is drawn back into the shadowy streets and fogbound alleys of Victorian England when a familiar figure returns and a new danger rises to meet him. In this classic collection of short adventures, Sherlock Holmes and Watson take on baffling cases that range from coded letters and stolen treasures to sinister blackmail and crimes committed behind respectable doors. Each investigation tests Holmes' unmatched powers of observation and deduction, while Watson must balance loyalty to his friend with the risks their work invites. As enemies from the past circle and the city's underworld stirs, Holmes is forced to confront threats that cannot be solved by intellect alone. Atmospheric, witty, and relentlessly clever, The Return of Sherlock Holmes explores friendship, justice, and the unsettling truth that even the most ordinary lives can conceal extraordinary secrets.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:56:07) Chapter 02

(01:54:10) Chapter 03

(02:54:46) Chapter 04

(03:44:21) Chapter 05

(04:23:41) Chapter 06

(05:00:35) Chapter 07

(05:52:37) Chapter 08

(06:36:32) Chapter 09

(07:29:01) Chapter 10

(08:11:30) Chapter 11

(09:06:21) Chapter 12

(09:56:02) Chapter 13

(10:50:26) Chapter 14

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The Mystery of Cloomber by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ~ Full Audiobook [mystery] Jun 30, 2022

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The Mystery of Cloomber by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle audiobook.

Genre: mystery

In a quiet Scottish seaside town, the respected but reclusive General Heatherstone has built a life behind locked gates, strange precautions, and a household trained to silence. When a young newcomer, John Fothergill West, arrives with his family, curiosity about the forbidding 'Cloomber' estate quickly turns into fascination - and then unease. Why does the General keep watch for a visitor who may never come? Why do his daughter and servants behave as if a single unexpected knock could ruin them all? As rumors swirl through the village, West and an inquisitive local circle begin piecing together fragments of the General's past: a soldier's career, a catastrophic episode abroad, and a shadow that followed him home. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle blends gothic atmosphere with methodical investigation as ordinary neighbors are drawn into a puzzle of fear, conscience, and the lingering consequences of war. The closer West gets to the truth, the more dangerous the questions become - because someone at Cloomber is certain that the past is not finished with them yet.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:07:11) Chapter 02

(00:19:08) Chapter 03

(00:35:46) Chapter 04

(00:46:57) Chapter 05

(01:06:12) Chapter 06

(01:17:14) Chapter 07

(01:39:48) Chapter 08

(02:03:46) Chapter 09

(02:20:46) Chapter 10

(02:26:10) Chapter 11

(02:56:41) Chapter 12

(03:11:24) Chapter 13

(03:47:23) Chapter 14

(04:14:49) Chapter 15

(04:54:41) Chapter 16

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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ~ Full Audiobook [mystery] Jun 30, 2022

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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle audiobook.

Genre: mystery

In gaslit London at the height of the Victorian era, Dr. John Watson shares the riveting case notes of his brilliant friend and flatmate, consulting detective Sherlock Holmes. From their rooms at 221B Baker Street, Holmes applies icy logic, keen observation, and an uncanny talent for reading human behavior to puzzles the police cannot untangle. A stolen gem, a suspicious fiance, a veiled visitor with a dangerous secret, and a string of baffling clues draw Holmes and Watson into drawing rooms and alleyways alike, where respectable appearances often conceal greed, jealousy, and fear. As Watson narrates, listeners see both the spectacle of Holmes at work and the cost of living by intellect alone, with friendship and loyalty tested by the demands of the chase. Each adventure offers a self-contained mystery, yet together they build a portrait of a city alive with rumor and intrigue and a partnership defined by trust, wit, and moral resolve. Clever, atmospheric, and briskly told, these classic stories invite you to match wits with the worlds most famous detective - one clue at a time.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:47:07) Chapter 02

(01:34:21) Chapter 03

(02:09:57) Chapter 04

(03:03:09) Chapter 05

(03:44:48) Chapter 06

(04:38:48) Chapter 07

(05:24:24) Chapter 08

(06:17:50) Chapter 09

(07:01:16) Chapter 10

(07:50:02) Chapter 11

(08:45:50) Chapter 12

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Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson ~ Full Audiobook [adventure] Jun 30, 2022

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Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson audiobook.

Genre: adventure

Young Jim Hawkins leads an ordinary life at his family's seaside inn until a mysterious old sailor arrives with a battered sea chest and a warning to beware a one-legged man. After violence erupts and a hidden map comes to light, Jim is swept into a daring voyage to a distant island said to hold a long-lost pirate fortune. A crew is assembled under the respectable Dr. Livesey and the prudent Squire Trelawney, and they hire the experienced seaman Captain Smollett to command the ship Hispaniola. But the sea is full of secrets, and the expedition draws the attention of dangerous men who have their own claim to the treasure. As the ship closes in on the island, Jim finds himself caught between loyalties, forced to grow up fast amid storms, shifting alliances, and the constant threat of betrayal. At the heart of the story is the unforgettable Long John Silver, charming, terrifying, and impossible to fully trust. Treasure Island is a classic tale of adventure and moral testing, where courage and judgment matter as much as cutlasses and cannon.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 00

(00:01:30) Chapter 01

(00:14:41) Chapter 02

(00:27:27) Chapter 03

(00:39:20) Chapter 04

(00:51:03) Chapter 05

(01:01:51) Chapter 06

(01:13:45) Chapter 07

(01:24:50) Chapter 08

(01:34:42) Chapter 09

(01:44:58) Chapter 10

(01:55:06) Chapter 11

(02:07:16) Chapter 12

(02:17:39) Chapter 13

(02:27:11) Chapter 14

(02:37:34) Chapter 15

(02:49:55) Chapter 16

(02:59:24) Chapter 17

(03:07:54) Chapter 18

(03:17:25) Chapter 19

(03:27:55) Chapter 20

(03:39:36) Chapter 21

(03:50:50) Chapter 22

(04:00:54) Chapter 23

(04:08:49) Chapter 24

(04:18:49) Chapter 25

(04:28:18) Chapter 26

(04:44:07) Chapter 27

(04:54:45) Chapter 28

(05:09:59) Chapter 29

(05:22:44) Chapter 30

(05:36:03) Chapter 31

(05:48:48) Chapter 32

(06:00:13) Chapter 33

(06:10:54) Chapter 34

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