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"Les Rêvries du promeneur solitaire" de Jean-Jacques Rousseau, promenades un à cinq : "L'habitude de rentrer en moi-même me fit perdre le sentiment et presque le souvenir de mes maux, j'appris ainsi par ma propre expérience que la source du vrai bonheur est en nous, et qu'il ne dépend pas des hommes de rendre vraiment misérable celui qui sait vouoir être heureux."

Juliet Jacques and Rebecca Root, author and narrator of Trans: A Memoir, join Robin Morgan in the Audible Studios to discuss the process of writing and narrating this work. Both women also candidly share their personal experiences undergoing gender reassignment services.

Seen as godless by the religious and weak by the atheists, secularism mostly has been misunderstood. In How to Be Secular, Berlinerblau argues for a return to America’s hard-won secular tradition; the best way to protect religious diversity and freedom lies in keeping an eye on the encroachment of each into the other. Berlinerblau passionately defends the virtues of secularism, reminds us what it is and what it can protect, and urges us to mobilize around its cause, which is for all Americans to continue to enjoy freedom for - and from - religion.

The femme fatale seeks vengeance for her family and takes up the mantle of "The Mantis" as she wields the dual karambits intended for her before her father was brutally murdered by members of Jakarta's dark underworld.

In the heart of Yorkshire, where power is won through blood and loyalty, a new order is rising. Old alliances fracture as rival lords vie for control, their ambitions driving them to the brink. In a world where trust is a deadly gamble, and betrayal is the price of survival, the stakes have never been higher. "The Toad Cartels"—where the battle for supremacy knows no bounds.

A VERY Short Story, the first in the Taking Back Earth series. Specially for Kindle Unlimited Customers In the jungles of a broken planet, Maia is still haunted by the people she's lost. She can't risk allowing Noah to get close to her... not the way things are. When the aliens came they destroyed everything and everyone in their path, and to defeat them, mankind had to make itself into something else... something fiercer, more violent... less human. Rebuilding the planet may require more than just hard work. It may depend on rediscovering what it is to be human. This is Maia's task.

The darkness is a malevolent, supernatural force that thrives on fear, growing stronger as it consumes the souls of those who surrender to their deepest fears. Mo is something far more terrifying, a twisted embodiment of evil that transcends even the darkness itself. In this chilling tale, survival depends on facing your worst nightmares—or being devoured by them.

Jeremy, a tech worker who fled the overcrowded Silicon Valley to Austin, found himself navigating a new life after the Great Tech Layoffs of 2023. Trading code for vinyl, he worked in a vintage record store, piecing together a quiet existence. But when the Zombie Apocalypse of 2026 erupts, Austin becomes a battleground of survival. Now, armed with only his wits, a machete, and a few supplies, Jeremy must confront the deadly hordes that have overrun the city. In a world where the undead rule the streets, survival isn't just about outlasting the apocalypse—it's about finding hope in the ruins.

In the neon-drenched streets of Neo-Edo, ancient samurai codes clash with futuristic cyber warfare. Follow Iridescent Dragon and Blue Ghost as they lead a band of cyber samurai to protect their city from a relentless enemy. Amidst breathtaking battles and high-stakes drama, the fate of Neo-Edo hangs in the balance. Dive into an epic saga of resilience, honor, and unity that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

"Trapped on a desolate highway, Daniel's road trip turns into a relentless nightmare. As reality twists and the exit seems impossible to find, he must navigate a maze where every turn could be his last. Gripping suspense and eerie tension drive this psychological thriller to the edge. Escape is not guaranteed—how far would you go to find your way home?"

In a world overrun by the ravenous undead, survival is only the beginning. Natalie and her team, battered by betrayal and haunted by the past, must navigate the unforgiving Appalachian wilderness in search of Fort Haven—a sanctuary that might not even exist. But the risen are evolving, and the real enemy may be hiding in plain sight. With danger lurking behind every shadow, this pulse-pounding journey will push them to the edge. Perfect for fans of heart-stopping suspense and relentless action, this story will keep you hooked until the very last page. Get ready for the apocalypse like ...

In a world ravaged by a deadly experiment gone wrong, Jeremy leads a group of survivors through the desolate wasteland in search of hope. With relentless soldiers and the undead closing in, survival is no longer enough—he must uncover the dark truth behind the outbreak before humanity’s last chance slips away. Packed with heart-pounding action and gripping suspense, "The Risen: Swarm" will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final page.

1291, Terre sainte. Un groupe de templiers, chargé d'une mission secrète, est massacré au milieu du désert. Un seul chevalier en réchappe, miraculeusement. 1943. Des ténébreux châteaux allemands aux couloirs troubles du Vatican, Tristan Marcas s'engage malgré lui dans une nouvelle quête. À la recherche d'un mystère qui le conduira jusqu'aux portes de l'enfer. Un thriller vertigineux, qui explore les arcanes oubliés de l'Histoire. Par sa lecture impeccable, François Hatt est, sans conteste, l'interprète idéal pour cette épopée sans précédent.

La tendresse c'est apprendre à conjuguer le verbe aimer seulement au présent. La tendresse est en nous, mais nous ne savons pas toujours la vivre et la partager. Avec sa sensibilité et sa poésie coutumière Jacques Salomé nous enseigne : à repérer les habitudes qui font obstacle à la tendresse, à affronter les principaux ennemis, à dépasser les rancœurs et les ressentiments.

Grâce à cette conférence l'auteur vous permet de comprendre : comment vos maladies sont des cris du silence, comment les blessures les plus profondes sont celles que nous n'avons pas pu médiatiser par la parole, la mise en mots, comment nous sommes "partie prenante" de tout ce qui nous arrive. Le corps dont la mémoire est inaltérable peut traduire des fidélités, des loyautés à tel ou tel parent pour tenter de réparer les blessures cachées de ces mêmes parents.

Ce texte de Rousseau, paru initialement dans l'"Encyclopédie", souvent délaissé, voire tout à fait méconnu au profit du "Contrat social", occupe pourtant toute sa place dans l'œuvre laissée par le philosophe. À ses yeux, l'économie a en charge la bonne administration des questions d'ordre public comme l'éducation, la propriété, l'impôt.

«Daqui a cinco horas vou ver Jesus», escreveu Jacques Fesch no seu último dia na Terra, aos 27 anos de idade. Dois meses antes da sua execução, foi na cela de prisão em Paris que começou a redigir este diário íntimo destinado à filha Véronique, de apenas seis anos de idade. Sabendo que estava condenado, deu conta nestas linhas da vida dum homem que, dia após dia, via aproximar-se o seu último dia na Terra, mas que também dia após dia se foi aproximando cada vez mais de Deus.

I wake up one morning out of my body, confused, but notice some wonderful changes in me. Then my guardian angel takes me to heaven where he and another angel take me on a walk to learn many things about heaven, including the people there, the wall and gates described in Revelation, the plants, waters, children, animals, pets, and many different magnificent buildings, including mansions. The last thing is an awesome meeting with Jesus. He tells me to go back and write about all I have seen and share it with his people so they can be ready for his very soon return. I end up back in my body ...

In a world reborn from the ashes of war, humanity faces a new menace from the depths of forgotten horrors. Jacob returns to a fragile peace, but lurking beneath the surface is a threat that could shatter their newfound hope. With shadows rising and the march of relentless machines, the fight for survival begins anew. The dawn of a new battle looms, where heroes must stand strong against the encroaching darkness.

In Democratizing Artificial Intelligence to Benefit Everyone, Dr. Jacques Ludik takes us on a holistic sense-making journey to synthesize and better our understanding of AI, its applications, its benefits, its risks, its limitations, its progress, and its likely future paths. As a founder of multiple AI companies with three decades of experience in AI and its world-wide applications, Dr. Ludik's audiobook offers specific solutions that address designing for social good, building human-compatible AI, and so many more ideas for reshaping civilization for beneficial outcomes!