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  The Iliad - Translated by...

  Homer, Alexander Pope

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  Embark on a journey through ancient heroism and epic battles with Homer's The Iliad, one of the most celebrated works of Greek literature. This timeless masterpiece explores the deep-seated rivalry between Achilles and Agamemnon and the fateful events during the waning weeks of the Trojan War. 
  This legendary epic not only shapes the foundation of Greek culture but also offers universal themes of glory, honor, and the impact of divine intrigue in human conflicts. Its rich narrative blends the dramatic clashing of swords with the potent desires and emotions of iconic heroes such as Hector and Odysseus. 
  Homer's intricate storytelling in The Iliad captures moments of profound tragedy and poignant humanity, woven together with the whims of gods and the bravery of mortals. With its vivid portrayal of ancient warfare and exploration of timeless ethical dilemmas, this poem stands as a monumental achievement in world literature. 
  Dive into The Iliad by Homer—a compelling saga where the past breathes life into the present, teaching us about the fragility and the permanence of human nature. Whether you are a seasoned reader of classics or new to Homer’s works, The Iliad offers a profound narrative experience that resonates through the ages. Discover the allure of this epic today. 
  This audiobook was narrated and produced by RAM Studios, where humans and artificial intelligence collaborate to create an excellent listening experience. (The reading is done primarily by AI)

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  I'll Show Myself Out - Essays on...

  Jessi Klein

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  An instant New York Times bestseller, I'll Show Myself Out is the eagerly anticipated second essay collection from Jessi Klein, author of the acclaimed debut You’ll Grow Out of It. 
  Longlisted for the PEN Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay  
  “Sometimes I think about how much bad news there is to tell my kid, the endlessly long, looping CVS receipt scroll of truly terrible things that have happened, and I want to get under the bed and never come out. How do we tell them about all this? Can we just play Billy Joel’s We Didn’t Start the Fire and then brace for questions? The first of which should be, how is this a song that played on the radio?” 
  In New York Times bestselling author and Emmy Award-winning writer and producer Jessi Klein’s second collection, she hilariously explodes the cultural myths and impossible expectations around motherhood and explore the humiliations, poignancies, and possibilities of midlife.  
  In interconnected essays like “Listening to Beyoncé in the Parking Lot of Party City,” “Your Husband Will Remarry Five Minutes After You Die,” “Eulogy for My Feet,” and “An Open Love Letter to Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent,” Klein explores this stage of life in all its cruel ironies, joyous moments, and bittersweetness. 
  Written with Klein’s signature candor and humanity, I'll Show Myself Out is an incisive, moving, and often uproarious collection.

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  Reconstructed - A Survivor's Memoir

  Atta Ahmad

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  Have you ever seen your life flash before your eyes? Follow one man’s journey of positivity and resilience as he reconstructs his life after a near-fatal accident! 
   
  Atta Ahmad was determined to make his dreams come true. So unwavering, in fact, that he was willing to forgo sleep just to reach his goals. 
   
  Eventually, it caught up to him on September 5, 2015. 
   
  That fateful day, an exhilarating road trip from Boston to Michigan turned into a fight for his life when his exhaustion drove him to fall asleep at the wheel. 
   
  It all happened in an instant. 
   
  One minute, he was blasting music with the windows down, while drinking water and enjoying snacks. The next, he was flying through his truck’s windshield and catapulted into a ditch. 
   
  A promising and ambitious young man was reduced to a mangled, bloody heap of flesh and bone on the ground. Any other person would have given up and let go. But not Ahmad. 
   
  Ahmad is a survivor and “Reconstructed: A Survivor’s Memoir” is his story of determination, grit, and triumph… despite the odds stacked against him. 
   
  “Don’t let anyone put you in a box and tell you ‘this is how it should be.’ Go get your second wind and keep running toward that finish line.” — Atta Ahmad

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  Surviving the Frontier -...

  Lillian Brooks

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  The story of Aboriginal resilience in Australian history is one of survival, adaptation, and unyielding strength in the face of immense challenges. For tens of thousands of years, Aboriginal peoples thrived across the diverse landscapes of the continent, developing complex societies deeply connected to the land. However, with the arrival of European settlers, they faced an unprecedented upheaval that threatened not only their way of life but also their very existence. Despite this, Aboriginal communities endured, finding ways to resist, adapt, and preserve their cultural heritage against overwhelming odds. 
  Colonization brought profound disruptions to Aboriginal societies. Traditional lands were seized, sacred sites were desecrated, and entire communities were forcibly removed from their ancestral homes. The introduction of foreign diseases, combined with violence and systematic dispossession, led to devastating population losses. European settlers viewed the land as something to be owned and exploited, disregarding the deep spiritual and cultural relationship that Aboriginal people had maintained with it for millennia. The introduction of colonial laws and policies further marginalized Aboriginal peoples, stripping them of autonomy and attempting to erase their identities through forced assimilation. 
  Yet, even in the darkest periods of history, Aboriginal resilience remained steadfast. Many Aboriginal nations engaged in active resistance, fighting to defend their land and people. Leaders emerged to challenge European incursions, using knowledge of the terrain to their advantage in conflicts now known as the Frontier Wars. Others found ways to survive within the new colonial framework, forming alliances, working within the pastoral industry, or preserving their culture in secret despite government suppression.

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  Anna Pavlova

  Vera Krasovskaya

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  Episodes from life and work of the great ballerina Anna Pavlova.

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  Lessons From the Bench -...

  Gillian Hussey

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  When Gillian Hussey started out in Bridewell District Court in 1984, little did she realise that she would deal with some of the most notorious criminals in Ireland, including the Kinahans, the Cahills, 'The Monk' and John Gilligan.
  As one of Ireland's first female judges, Gillian was very much a woman in a man's world. Unafraid to look beyond the courtroom, she always sought to better understand the human – not just the criminal – who stood before her in the dock. Through her work, Gillian spent a lifetime learning about people, society and herself.
  This fascinating insight into the career of a trailblazing woman reveals the inner workings of Ireland's criminal courts, explores the changes in Irish society and shares some timeless truths learned from almost twenty years on the bench.

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