Category: Audio Books

Free Download The Irish Identity: Independence, History, and Literature by Marc C. Conner, The Great Courses
English | July 22, 2016 | ISBN: B01IWJ6WX4 | 18 hours and 41 minutes | MP3 128 Kbps | 778 Mb
Many political and cultural events sent shock waves through the Irish world in the 19th and early 20th centuries as Ireland gradually shook off the shackles of British rule. Alongside a long and painful political process arose one of the greatest flourishings of literature in modern times – a spirited discourse among those who sought to shape their nation’s future, finding the significance of their bloody present intimately entwined with their legendary past. As nationalists including Charles Stewart Parnell, Patrick Pearse, and Michael Collins studied their political situation and sought a road to independence, writers such as W. B. Yeats, James Joyce, J. M. Synge, Lady Gregory, and many others examined the emerging Irish identity and captured the spirit of the nation’s ongoing history in their works.
Delve into this remarkable period with The Irish Identity: Independence, History, and Literature. After laying the groundwork of ancient Irish history and centuries of British rule – from the Norman invasion in the 12th century through the brutal Penal Laws and the Great Famine – Professor Conner brings you inside the Irish Renaissance, also called the Irish Revival. Around the turn of the 20th century, a group of writers began taking a keen interest in the uniquely Irish culture, from its language to its art to its mythology. This fascination fed into the growing demand for Irish nationhood, and the arts, culture, and politics of the time are inextricable.
The Irish Renaissance fused and elevated aesthetic and civic ambitions, fueling a cultural climate of masterful artistic creation and resolute political self-determination reminiscent of the Italian Renaissance. Over the course of 36 enthralling lectures, Professor Conner reveals the multifaceted story of the Irish Renaissance through an exploration of its complex history and remarkable literature.

Free Download The Infinite Desire for Growth by Daniel Cohen, Jane Marie Todd – translator, Liam Gerrard
English | May 21, 2019 | ISBN: B07RPQWHFR | 4 hours and 13 minutes | MP3 128 Kbps | 232 Mb
The Infinite Desire for Growth spotlights the obsession with wanting more, and the global tensions that have arisen as a result. Amid finite resources, increasing populations, environmental degradation, and political unrest, the quest for new social and individual goals has never been so critical.
Leading economist Daniel Cohen provides a whirlwind tour of the history of economic growth, from the early days of civilization to modern times, underscoring what is so unsettling today. The new digital economy is establishing a "zero-cost" production model, inexpensive software is taking over basic tasks, and years of exploiting the natural world have begun to backfire with deadly consequences. Working hard no longer guarantees social inclusion or income. Drawing on economics, anthropology, and psychology, and thinkers ranging from Rousseau to Keynes and Easterlin, Cohen examines how a future less dependent on material gain might be considered and, how, in a culture of competition, individual desires might be better attuned to the greater needs of society.
At a time when wanting what we haven’t got has become an obsession, The Infinite Desire for Growth explores the ways we might reinvent, for the 21st century, the old ideal of social progress.

Free Download The Indoctrinated Brain: How to Successfully Fend Off the Global Attack on Your Mental Freedom by Michael Nehls, Sam Wells, Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
English | December 19, 2023 | ISBN: B0CMY27G8Y | 12 hours and 55 minutes | M4B 128 Kbps | 705 Mb
Global War on the Human Brain
Throughout the world, mental capacity is declining, especially among young people, while depression rates are rising dramatically. Meanwhile, one in forty men and women suffers from Alzheimer’s, and the age of onset is falling rapidly. But the causes are not being eliminated, quite the opposite. Can this just be coincidence?
The Indoctrinated Brain introduces a largely unknown, powerful neurobiological mechanism whose externally induced dysfunction underlies these catastrophic developments.

Free Download The Incredible Life & Mysterious Death of Dorothy Kilgallen (Audiobook)
English | August 15, 2024 | ASIN: B0DD87BP44 | M4B@128 kbps | 17h 56m | 980 MB
Author: Sara Jordan-Heintz | Narrator: Frank Gerard
Dorothy Kilgallen may be best known as a panelist on the game show "What’s My Line?" but as a syndicated writer with the Hearst papers, her "Voice of Broadway" column was devoured by millions of daily readers. And as an investigative journalist, she covered some of the biggest stories and court cases of the mid-20th century, even securing a Pulitzer Prize nomination.
A pioneering television and radio personality, she was also a fashion icon, threw extravagant parties and engaged in feuds with famous men including Frank Sinatra, Jack Paar, Johnny Carson and even a prominent Catholic priest.

Free Download The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting the Instincts That Make Us Overeat by Stephan J. Guyenet Ph.D., Aaron Abano, Macmillan Audio
English | February 07, 2017 | ISBN: B01MY2QWYM | 9 hours and 6 minutes | MP3 64 Kbps | 500 Mb
A ✅Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
From an obesity and neuroscience researcher with a knack for engaging, humorous storytelling, The Hungry Brain uses cutting-edge science to answer the questions: why do we overeat, and what can we do about it?
No one wants to overeat. And certainly no one wants to overeat for years, become overweight, and end up with a high risk of diabetes or heart disease-yet two thirds of Americans do precisely that. Even though we know better, we often eat too much. Why does our behavior betray our own intentions to be lean and healthy? The problem, argues obesity and neuroscience researcher Stephan J. Guyenet, is not necessarily a lack of willpower or an incorrect understanding of what to eat. Rather, our appetites and food choices are led astray by ancient, instinctive brain circuits that play by the rules of a survival game that no longer exists. And these circuits don’t care about how you look in a bathing suit next summer.

Free Download The Home Edit for Teens: How to Edit Your Space, Express Your Style, and Get Things Done! (Audiobook)
English | ASIN: B0D3VM4PJ8 | 2024 | 1 hour and 3 minutes | M4B@320 kbps | 145 MB
Author: Clea Shearer, Joanna Teplin
Narrator: Jorjeana Marie
The ultimate guide for getting it together, from lockers and backpacks to bedrooms, closets, and vanities-by the New York Times bestselling authors. The Home Edit for Teens is a playbook for owning your style, your confidence, your life. Being organized means you’ll never scramble to find your favorite sweatshirt again and forgetting assignments will be a thing of the past. But the best part of Clea and Joanna’s signature approach to organizing is that it makes space for you to have fun and enjoy the process. The conclusive guide of tips and advice for the modern teen, this book covers timeless issues. With tips and tricks for every space, The Home Edit is your guide to finding a system that works for your needs and things, including hauls of makeup, hair accessories, or a room full of crafts and books. The best part: you’ll feel calmer, more confident, and in control of your life.

Free Download The Home Edit for Teens: How to Edit Your Space, Express Your Style, and Get Things Done! (Audiobook)
English | ASIN: B0D3VM4PJ8 | 2024 | 1 hour and 3 minutes | M4B@320 kbps | 145 MB
Author: Clea Shearer, Joanna Teplin
Narrator: Jorjeana Marie
The ultimate guide for getting it together, from lockers and backpacks to bedrooms, closets, and vanities-by the New York Times bestselling authors. The Home Edit for Teens is a playbook for owning your style, your confidence, your life. Being organized means you’ll never scramble to find your favorite sweatshirt again and forgetting assignments will be a thing of the past. But the best part of Clea and Joanna’s signature approach to organizing is that it makes space for you to have fun and enjoy the process. The conclusive guide of tips and advice for the modern teen, this book covers timeless issues. With tips and tricks for every space, The Home Edit is your guide to finding a system that works for your needs and things, including hauls of makeup, hair accessories, or a room full of crafts and books. The best part: you’ll feel calmer, more confident, and in control of your life.

Free Download The Holdout: A Novel by Graham Moore, Abby Craden, Random House Audio
English | February 18, 2020 | ISBN: B082JSX96K | 10 hours and 15 minutes | PDF | 292 Mb
New York Times Best Seller
One juror changed the verdict. What if she was wrong? From the Academy Award-winning screenwriter of The Imitation Game and best-selling author of The Last Days of Night….
An ID Book Club Selection

Free Download Siobhan McHale (Author, Narrator), "The Hive Mind at Work: Harnessing the Power of Group Intelligence to Create Meaningful and Lasting Change"
English | ASIN: B0CNDFWKYL | 2024 | MP3@64 kbps | ~08:23:00 | 230 MB
Read by the author.
Learn a new model for understanding how organizations really operate and implement changes that get real results.

Free Download The History of England Volume 3: From Henry VII to Mary I (Audiobook)
English | ASIN: B0DD51BS5G | 2024 | 19 hours and 46 minutes | M4B@64 kbps | 565 MB
Author: David Hume
Narrator: Mark Elstob
The accession of Henry VII (reigned 1485-1509) to the throne of England, leading to the end of the Wars of the Roses, opened the door to Tudor rule, setting a different character to the monarchy. In Volume 3 of The History of England, Hume traces the story through turbulent and unpredictable times, the reigns of Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, the brief period of Jane Grey; and concluding with the brutal religious persecutions of Mary I. Initially, Henry VII had to establish royal control and legitimacy. With his customary clarity and natural story-telling style, Hume tells how Henry established his authority with a firm, ruthless but sure hand. He suppressed insurrections, faced French incursions into Brittany, instability in Scotland, and other fractious relationships with Spain and Flanders. Just as important was his commitment to improving the monetary state of the country after the turmoil of the Wars of the Roses. As a result, he was able to pass on a wealthier England to his successor.