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Arguably the greatest literary masterpiece, War and Peace is an amazing blend of philosophy, history, spirituality, and love told through two families, the Rostovs and the Bolkonskys. The Rostovs personify the Russian spirit. Count Rostov, a generous, kind spendthrift, can deny his family nothing. His countess is a warm, loving, overindulged woman. These characteristics are reflected in their children, while the austere Bolkonskys are duty-bound.

Anna Karenina is a novel by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy, first published in book form in 1878. Widely considered to be one of the greatest works of literature ever written, Tolstoy himself called it his first true novel. A complex novel in eight parts, with more than a dozen major characters, Anna Karenina is often published in more than 800 pages.

Its light enchants the eye. Its touch corrupts flesh and soul. It seeks to spread the same fell unity that brought down the Fallen civilization. And every power on the Albeder sea conspires to claim this Fallen heirloom. Only Tristan and his Bound know the truth of the Fallen. Only they have the will to confront the source and destroy it.

For five years, Abby has gone to sleep wondering about the family she never knew and waiting for her eighteenth birthday. But when her birthday finally comes, she hesitates. What if her birth parents want nothing to do with her?But just one month after her birthday, Abby and her adoptive parents have a disagreement that sends her searching for the birth parents she never knew.

The brilliance of this story is in how a normal bureaucrat, a judge in this case, has a small accident that winds up gradually taking his life. As he deals with this incident, with hope at first and then despair, he comes to terms with his family, his life, and the mediocrities that we all suffer with, except for the exceptional few. This story rings a particularly poignant note for those in early middle age facing the next part of their lives. This story is considered Tolstoy's best.

Vladimir Nabokov called Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina "one of the greatest love stories in world literature." Set in imperial Russia, Anna Karenina is a rich and complex meditation on passionate love and disastrous infidelity. Married to a powerful government minister, Anna Karenina is a beautiful woman who falls deeply in love with a wealthy army officer, the elegant Count Vronsky.

A selection of stories to entertain for when you have a spare 10 minutes, including "After the Race", by James Joyce; "Three Questions", by Leo Tolstoy; "The Child's Story", by Charles Dickens; and "A Transgression", by Anton Chekhov, read by Sir Michael Redgrave.

Anna Karenina has been described as the perfect Russian novel. Trapped in a loveless marriage, Anna Karenina is defenseless against the power of her passions once they are unleashed by the adoration of Count Vronsky. Having defied the rules of 19th century Russian society, Anna is forced to pay a heavy price. Human nature, with all its failings, is the fabric of which this great and passionate work is composed.

Krieg und Frieden - Viertes Buch. 1812. Moskau brennt, doch Natascha und ihre Familie sind in Sicherheit. Andrej, von Natascha gepflegt, erliegt nach Wochen seinen Verletzungen. Mit dem Rückzug der Franzosen kommt Pierre frei. Die Kriegsgefangenschaft hat ihn, der stets auf der Suche war, verändert. Er hat seinen Glauben an Gott und seinen Platz im Leben gefunden.

With Liam's fate no longer in the balance, Rory and Houston are poised on the precipice of a life-altering decision. When Rory's father arrives in California to comfort Rory and make amends, Houston finds the decision becomes much easier to make. When Houston suggests they take a break Rory thinks he must be joking. But he's not. And his timing couldn't be worse.

"Rescate Emocional: Tu guía para la transformación personal.¿Sientes que tus emociones te controlan? ¿Buscas herramientas prácticas para mejorar tu bienestar mental y vivir una vida más plena? Rescate Emocional es el podcast que necesitas.En cada episodio, te acompañaremos en un viaje hacia el autodescubrimiento, proporcionándote estrategias efectivas para manejar el estrés, cultivar la resiliencia y fomentar la autocompasión. Aprenderás a construir una mentalidad positiva, mejorar tus relaciones y vivir en armonía contigo mismo y con los demás.Únete a nuestra comunidad y ...

Jack and I had everything. Then, in one brutal instant, the universe tilted on its side. Now we’re only ever fighting or f--king. I write Jack a goodbye letter and head for the coast, where I quickly meet someone at work who helps me find a place to stay. My new host - hot, tattooed ex-soldier Isaac Evans - is complicated. Nevertheless, we bond over our mutual desire to create something beautiful from the wreckage of our lives. But Jack and I are still trying to make things work - fighting and f--king dirtier than ever. And he doesn’t appreciate my new friendship with Isaac.

In this prize-winning essay for the 2021 Bigelow Institute for Consciousness Studies essay contest, Dr. Ruickbie examines the evidence for the survival of consciousness after death (“life after death”). Initially skeptical, he found that there was sufficient evidence from a wide variety of sources, including apparitions, reincarnation, near-death experiences, after-death communication, and premonitions, that met the contest’s criteria of being “beyond reasonable doubt.”

Bienvenue sur ferme juste les yeux, le podcast qui parle de solution pour ton business, ta vie perso et tes relations avec l’aide de la bible.L’idée c’est juste donner des idées pour être serein quelque soit ce qu’on vit et des idées pour réussir dans sa vie pro, perso et dans ses relations avec l’aide du bon Dieu.Et que tu crois en Dieu ou pas, que tu sois chrétien, juif, musulman, bouddhiste, athée ou ce que tu veux, à chaque épisode tu ressors soit avec une solution, ou un peu plus en paix ou au pire t’aura bien rigolé.Avec un nouvel épisode tous les 2 jours minimum ...

Join me for a Weekly Spill session every Friday, where we talk about the most random thoughts in our heads, including our favorites and NOT favorites of the week, memorable moments that have altered the way you think about everyday things, the word of the day, and so much more. This podcast is full of random talks, but if you're in the mood for a good time, join me, and let's Spill Those Thoughts.

Zen Habits  Blog Narrated is an audio version of the blog written by Leo Babauta about implementing zen habits in daily life. It offers suggestions for how to live and also includes frequent references to how Leo Babauta has implemented these habits. He covers topics such as simplifying, living frugally, parenting, happiness, motivation, eliminating debt, saving, eating healthily and successfully implementing good habits.The Zen Habits Podcast is produced by Omar M. an avid reader of Leo's blog. Breathe.

What was supposed to be a holiday patrol to the hot springs on the Diamantina plains turns into a nightmare for the commando, and only heroic sacrifices can save them. A startling development with the secret Pine Gap facility may prove to be a boon or a curse for their group, and for Sundown himself.

While on holiday in beautiful Western Australia, U.S. Ranger and Staff Sergeant Ben "Obi-Wan" Kennedy leads his group of special ops through a series of dangerous adventures on their return to home base, Pine Gap Secret Intelligence Facility. The dedicated and self-sacrificing team joins a team of Western Australian Police who have arrested two Revelationist spies, but the terrorists want them back – dead or alive.

In post-apocalyptic Australian desert, a small band of survivors wages a desperate battle against ruthless Revelationist terrorists. The city survivors set out to join Sundown's commandos on the edge of the Simpson Desert, but Sergeant Nulla and his motley group soon find out that the trek to sanctuary is not as safe as they'd hoped. Forced to defend their friends against a brutal assault and confronted with certain death, they react with ferocious brutality of their own.

Sundown sends the silent kangaroo shooter, Roo, to explore the possibility of resettling their community in the safety of the Flinders Ranges. But when they arrive, they encounter a foe even more dangerous than the Revelationist terrorists. Meanwhile in Adelaide, the "house rats" have found the only way to survive: Forage by night and hide by day. Sergeant Nulla and his band of survivors accidentally set up camp right under the noses of the terrorists.