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Librivox: Common Sense by Paine, ThomasJoin Now to Follow
Common Sense, Paine's pro-independence monograph published anonymously on 10 January 1776, spread quickly among literate colonists. Within three months, 120,000 copies are alleged to have been distributed throughout the colonies, which themselves totaled only four million free inhabitants, making it the best-selling work in 18th-century America. Its total sales in both America and Europe reached 500,000 copies. It convinced many colonists, including George Washington and John Adams, to seek redress in political independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain, and argued strongly against any compromise short of independence. (Wikipedia)
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Librivox: Federalist Papers, The by Hamilton, AlexanderJoin Now to Follow
The Federalist Papers (correctly known as The Federalist) are a series of 85 articles advocating the ratification of the United States Constitution. Seventy-seven of the essays were published serially in The Independent Journal and The New York Packet between October 1787 and August 1788 . A compilation of these and eight others, called The Federalist, was published in 1788 by J. and A. M’Lean. The Federalist Papers serve as a primary source for interpretation of the Constitution, as they outline the philosophy and motivation of the proposed system of government.The authors of the Federalist Papers wanted to both influence the vote in favor of ratification and shape future interpretations of the Constitution. According to historian Richard Morris, they are an "incomparable exposition of the Constitution, a classic in political science unsurpassed in both breadth and depth by the product of any later American writer." (Summary by Wikipedia)
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FaithWordsJoin Now to Follow
FaithWords was launched in September 2001 to publish books for the growing inspirational market. Based near Nashville, Tennessee, FaithWords has grown dramatically by acquiring a solid list of faith-building fiction and high-profile authors with edifying messages, including bestselling authors Joyce Meyer, Joel Osteen, Karen Kingsbury, T.D. Jakes, Creflo Dollar, Robert A. Schuller and Pat Robertson. Several FaithWords titles have appeared on national bestseller lists, most recently Beyond Belief by Josh Hamilton.
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Meet Martha StewartJoin Now to Follow
Join Martha Stewart as she discusses her new iPad apps, Martha Stewart Makes Cookies and Martha Stewart Living: Boundless Beauty.
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Librivox: Lost Princess of Oz, The by Baum, L. FrankJoin Now to Follow
Who is stealing all the magic in Oz? Dorothy and her friends set out to comb all of Oz, not only for magic stolen from Glinda and the Wizard, but also for the kidnapped princess, Ozma. Along the way, they explore regions never seen in other Oz books, meeting strange and interesting people and animals, and falling into peril more than once. It’s a desperate mission – for if the thefts are all linked, then it means that some magician unknown to them has acquired powers beyond any available to them now. How will they find him? And how will they conquer him? Not one of them knows – but with continuing faith that goodness will triumph, they march forth to try. (Summary by Mark)
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Art and Soul Radio with Lesley RileyJoin Now to Follow
Art and Soul Radio explores all aspects of the creative process. Listeners range from those who dream of becoming an artist to professional artists, crafters and everyone in between who is ready to fully step into their creative potential. Guests and topics include artists, authors, art materials and techniques, the business of art, creative blocks, AHA moments and more.
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Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (version 2), The by DOYLE, Sir Arthur ConanJoin Now to Follow
<br>A collection of twelve short stories featuring Conan Doyle's legendary detective, originally published as single stories in <i>Strand Magazine</i> and subsequently collected into a single volume.<br><br>There is not always a crime committed nor a culprit to find, and when there is, Holmes does not invariably get his man. However, his extraordinary powers of deduction generally solve the mystery, often to the discomfiture of the official police force. Holmes is a man of many facets, and I do not share the common perception of Holmes as cold and humourless: his sense of fun can be sparkling, and there are moments of rare pathos. (Summary by Ruth Golding) <br><br>
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All of Grace by SPURGEON, Charles H.Join Now to Follow
<p>HE WHO SPOKE and wrote this message will be greatly disappointed if it does not lead many to the Lord Jesus. It is sent forth in childlike dependence upon the power of God the Holy Ghost, to use it in the conversion of millions, if so He pleases. No doubt many poor men and women will take up this little volume, and the Lord will visit them with grace. To answer this end, the very plainest language has been chosen, and many homely expressions have been used. But if those of wealth and rank should glance at this book, the Holy Ghost can impress them also; since that which can be understood by the unlettered is none the less attractive to the instructed. Oh that some might read it who will become great winners of souls! <br> Who knows how many will find their way to peace by what they read here? A more important question to you, dear reader, is this – Will you be one of them? (From All of Grace)</p>
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Librivox: Scarecrow of Oz, The by Baum, L. FrankJoin Now to Follow
The Scarecrow of Oz is the ninth book set in the Land of Oz written by L. Frank Baum. Published on July 16, 1915, it was Baum's personal favorite of the Oz books and tells of Cap'n Bill and Trot journeying to Oz and, with the help of the Scarecrow, overthrowing the cruel King Krewl of Jinxland. Summary courtesy Wikipedia Narrated by Cori Samuel , Ed Good , Gesine , Kara Shallenberg , Kira Belkin , Kelly Harmon , K.O. Munley , Lucy Burgoyne , Timothy H. VanderWall , Patrick Beverley , Riccardo , and Scott Sherris . Characters performed by Abigail & Adam Flach , Robert Flach , Allyson Hester , Jamie Wilking , Kirsten Ferreri , Chip Joel , Ezwa , Claire Goget , Henry Frigon , Hugh McGuire , Stephanie König , Mark F. Smith , Kevin McAsh , Ken Crooker , Laura Brodrick , Ada Kerman , Michael Yard , Lizzie Driver , Saul , Jason Isbell , Susie G. , and Talia Fishman .
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Librivox: Glinda of Oz by Baum, L. FrankJoin Now to Follow
Glinda of Oz is the fourteenth Land of Oz book written by children's author L. Frank Baum, published on July 10, 1920. Like most of the Oz books, the plot features a journey through some of the remoter regions of Oz; though in this case the pattern is doubled: Dorothy and Ozma travel to stop a war between the Flatheads and Skeezers; then Glinda and a cohort of Dorothy's friends set out to rescue them. (Summary from Wikipedia)
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