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The Holy Bible, Old Testament, is the sacred scripture of the Abrahamic religions, including Judaism and Christianity. It is a compilation of ancient texts that encompass a rich tapestry of religious, historical, and moral teachings. The Old Testament, also known as the Hebrew Bible, consists of various books that trace the origins of the universe, the history of the Israelites, and the divine covenant between God and humanity. From the creation narrative...
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This audio was created to support compulsive gamblers, as well as their families and friends affected by their gambling.
The most compelling endorsement for the program is that "it works."
Our aim is to emphasize that gambling can be an illness for certain individuals, known as "compulsive gambling." Gamblers Anonymous promotes the message that there is an alternative to the destructive cycle of compulsive gambling, and that alternative is the Gamblers...
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The old man who made trees blossom is a Japanese folktale. An old man is always patient and kind to everyone. He is rewarded with luck and fortune. His neighbour is jealous and wants to trick him. The moral of the story is: live your life in a good way and you will get good things in return. Recommended for age 8+.
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In the icy embrace of Greenland, a saga unfolds that has captivated generations. The Saga of the Greenlanders, a timeless tale of adventure, survival, and the indomitable spirit of a people, transports readers to a world of glaciers, fjords, and ancient Norse settlements.
Follow the intrepid Erik the Red as he braves treacherous seas to establish a colony on the unforgiving shores of Greenland. Witness the struggles and triumphs of his descendants...
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Genevieve of Brabant is a popular medieval legend. Genevieve and her husband are betrayed by the new count and she is exiled into the forest. She lives a simple life with her baby son and is helped by the animals. The moral of the story is: be kind to animals and nature. Recommended for age 8+.
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This is a recording of a booklet given to new naturalized American citizens, it contains an explanation of fundamental documents, symbols and anthems of the United States. "Today you are a citizen of the United States of America- becoming "a peer of kings" as President Calvin Coolidge once said. This occasion is a defining moment that should not soon be forgotten, for it marks the beginning of a new era in your lifetime as a U.S. citizen. Naturalized...
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Prayer, although an essential ingredient of the Christian experience, remains mysterious and foreign to many Christians. Realizing this, a well-known (but anonymous) Christian wrote this volume to teach Christians about the power available to them through prayer. According to “The Kneeling Christian”, all real growth in the spiritual life-all victory over temptation, all confidence and peace in the presence of difficulties and dangers, all repose...
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In the icy grip of the North Atlantic, a saga unfolds that will forever etch the name of Erik the Red into the annals of history. Driven by an unyielding spirit and a thirst for adventure, Erik embarks on a perilous journey to uncharted lands, where he will forge a new destiny for his people.
From the treacherous seas to the unforgiving wilderness, Erik's saga is a testament to the indomitable human spirit. As he navigates treacherous waters, encounters...
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The Bible (from Greek 'the books') is a collection of religious texts or scriptures, some, all, or a variant of which are held to be sacred in Christianity, Judaism, Samaritanism, Islam, the Baha'i Faith, and other Abrahamic religions. The Bible is an anthology (a compilation of texts of a variety of forms) originally written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Koine Greek. These texts include instructions, stories, poetry, and prophecies, among other genres....
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"It is not out of compliment that lovers keep on telling one another how beautiful they are; the delight is incomplete till it is expressed…"
C.S Lewis
The Book of Psalms is at the heart of the Christian Bible.Throughout voice of the Psalmist cries out to God with a voice, at times of despair or supplication, at times in frustration and penitence and, of course ultimately, in Praise.
Half of the Psalms were likely written by the Shepherd-King, King...
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Sinbad the Sailor is a fairy tale from 1001 Arabian Nights. Sinbad the sailor has a great fortune. He tells his friend how he got it. He worked hard, never gave up and was always friendly. The moral of the story is: good things come to those who work hard and are kind. Recommended for age 7+.
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The Christmas Princess is fairy tale loosely inspired by the well known tale The Snow Queen by Andersen. The snow fairy bewitches the newborn princess. She gives her a heart of ice and the only way it will turn back to normal is when she sheds a tear. The moral of the story is: Family will always be there for you. Recommended for age 7+.
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The Flying Dutchman is the famous legend of a ghost ship that is doomed to sail the seas for ever. A captain decided to head out to sea in a big storm. Everybody tries to talk him out of it, but as he's the captain, he decides. Once they set out, strange things begin to happen... The moral of the story is: don't be cocky and don't push your luck. Recommended for age 9+.
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The Russian scholar, Nicolai Notovich, was the first to suggest that Christ may have gone to India. In 1887, Notovich, a Russian scholar and Orientalist, arrived in Kashmir during one of several journeys to the Orient. At the Zoji-la pass Notovitch was a guest in a Buddhist monastery, where a monk told him of the bhodisattva saint called "Issa". Notovitch was stunned by the remarkable parallels of Issa's teachings and martyrdom with that of Christ's...
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My Lord Bag of Rice is a Japanese folktale. One day Hidesato decides to go on an adventure. On his way he meets a dragon and isn't afraid. The dragon finds this remarkable and courageous and asks Hidesato for help. The moral of the story is: be brave and courageous and you will be rewarded. Recommended for age 7+.
17) Father Frost
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Father Frost is a Russian folktale. Natasha lives with her evil stepmother and sisters. They treat her very badly and send her into the ice cold wood. They expect her to never return. But because of her kindness Father Frost saves the girl. The moral of the story is: be kind and you well rewarded. Recommended for age 6+.
18) BuchstabenBande, Advent, Advent, die Tanne brennt - Schräge Geschichten für die schönste Zeit des
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Hier steigt das Stimmungsbarometer zu Weihnachten bis in die Tannenspitzen. Mit schrägen Geschichten wird die Zeit bis Heiligabend unterhaltsam verkürzt.
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"The Causes of the Rebellion in Ireland Disclosed" is a pamphlet written anonymously that analyzes the causes and motivations behind the 1798 Irish Rebellion against British rule.
The pamphlet argues that the rebellion was not a spontaneous uprising, but rather the result of a combination of factors that had been building up over time. These factors included economic hardship, religious tensions, and a growing sense of Irish nationalism and desire...