Catalogue - page 1

Affiche du document An Instrument of War

An Instrument of War

Martin Hicks

11h12min00

  • Histoire
  • Youscribe plus
  • Livres audio
896 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 11h12min.
It is August 1863 and the Confederate Navy Cruiser Palmetto escapes from Charleston harbour to resume her career as a raider, hunting the shipping of the United States. The succeeding months see her range the Atlantic Ocean before facing a wild passage of Cape Horn, as her Captain Thomas Grover steers his ship for the Orient, seeking ever more victims in his mission to cripple the overseas commerce of the enemy.Martin Hicks lives in Fraserburgh in Aberdeenshire Scotland and began writing after a career in education. “An Instrument of War,” the sequel to “Palmetto,” is his tenth book, all of them set in the war of 1861-65. He is currently working on the third and final book of the “Palmetto” series.
Accès libre
Affiche du document Orphaned Heritage

Orphaned Heritage

Ben Swenson

6h24min45

  • Histoire
  • Youscribe plus
  • Livres audio
513 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 6h25min.
The spot where the most famous manhunt in United States history came to a bloody end languishes in the litter-strewn median of a four-lane highway. There are no physical traces left of the Garrett farmhouse, where John Wilkes Booth died, and few historic footprints to be found at all in this unlikely place, a common right-of-way. The Garrett place is one of scores of sites on the East Coast that society cast aside, places of historic value left to the natural world as orphans of the American landscape. Orphaned Heritage: The East Coast's Disappearing History tells the story of the Atlantic seaboard's historic castaways and explores what we can learn from the ruin.
Accès libre
Affiche du document Magnificent English Country Estates

Magnificent English Country Estates

Christopher Allen

1h18min45

  • Histoire
  • Youscribe plus
  • Livres audio
105 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h19min.
MAGNIFICENT COUNTRY ESTATES The Duchy of Cornwall Estate – Established 1337 The summary of this audiobook is as follows: The Duchy of Cornwall, established in 1337 by King Edward III, is England’s oldest duchy, created to provide financial independence for the heir to the throne. Originally comprising lands in Cornwall and beyond, it has evolved from a medieval feudal estate into a modern, sustainable enterprise under Prince William, the 25th Duke. Historical Foundations The Duchy was founded through a royal charter granting Edward, the Black Prince, extensive lands and administrative rights. Over centuries, it survived political turmoil, including the English Civil War, adapting to economic and social changes while maintaining its core purpose. Evolution & Leadership Key figures like Prince Albert (Queen Victoria’s consort) and Prince Charles (Duke from 1952–2022) modernized the estate. Charles championed organic farming, sustainable architecture (Poundbury), and environmental stewardship. Today, Prince William focuses on social impact, mental health support for farmers, and homelessness initiatives.Modern Estate & Operations The Duchy spans 135,000 acres across 20 counties, including: Dartmoor’s uplands (50% of holdings) Poundbury & Nansledan (sustainable urban developments) The Isles of Scilly (conservation and tourism) Revenue (£23.6M in 2023-24) funds royal duties, community projects, and environmental programs. The Duchy operates as a private estate with crown exemptions but voluntarily pays income tax. Sustainability & Social Impact The Duchy leads in: Regenerative agriculture (Focus Farms initiative) Net-zero goals by 2032 (renewable energy, carbon sequestration) Affordable housing and mental health support for rural communities Future Vision By its 700th anniversary (2037), the Duchy aims to balance tradition with innovation, serving as a model for sustainable land management and community development while supporting the monarchy’s future.
Accès libre
Affiche du document The Book of Unusual Wisdom

The Book of Unusual Wisdom

Professor Clark

26min15

  • Histoire
  • Youscribe plus
  • Livres audio
35 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 26min.
What if the most life-changing wisdom is hiding in plain sight, waiting to be noticed? In "The Book of Unusual Wisdom", cognitive scientist and bestselling thinker Professor Clark gathers renegade findings that shatter common assumptions about your brain, relationships, money, technology, health, and more—then distills them into quick, unforgettable rules you can use today.You will learn why an emotion burns out in 90 seconds unless you keep feeding it, how a 5:1 interaction ratio predicts the fate of any friendship, why delaying a creative project can double your originality, and how twelve minutes of movement can rival an hour in the gym. Clark pairs each insight with a laser-accurate tactic you can deploy in real time, so the book rewards listeners immediately instead of handing out homework.Inside you will discover- 60 counter-intuitive yet science-backed principles for thriving in a hyper-distracted age- Real case studies from neuroscience labs, elite military units, and billion-dollar companies- Fast, low-friction practices that fit inside the gaps of a normal day- A future-facing section that arms you for AIs, algorithms, and accelerating change
Accès libre
Affiche du document The Timaeus

The Timaeus

Plato

3h17min15

  • Histoire
  • Youscribe plus
  • Livres audio
263 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 3h17min.
Explore the Cosmic Blueprint of Western Philosophy.In The Timaeus, Plato offers one of the most influential philosophical visions of the ancient world—a sweeping dialogue that lays out the structure of the cosmos, the nature of the soul, and the divine intelligence behind creation.Presented as a conversation between Socrates, Timaeus the Pythagorean philosopher, Critias, and Hermocrates, this work bridges mythology and metaphysics, blending Greek thought with early scientific speculation. Timaeus explains the origins of the universe as the deliberate design of a benevolent "Demiurge" who imposes order on chaos, crafting the world with mathematical harmony and eternal forms as its template.This foundational work of natural philosophy includes:The geometric and mathematical structure of realityThe soul of the universe and how it animates all thingsThe elements—earth, air, fire, and water—and their divine ratiosThe origins of time, space, and human beingsPlato’s cosmological theory that would shape science, theology, and esotericism for centuriesWhether you are a student of philosophy, a seeker of metaphysical truths, or a lover of ancient wisdom, The Timaeus opens a door to understanding the cosmos through the lens of one of history’s greatest minds.
Accès libre
Affiche du document Timaeus and Critias

Timaeus and Critias

Plato

3h59min15

  • Histoire
  • Youscribe plus
  • Livres audio
319 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 3h59min.
Step into the mythic and metaphysical brilliance of Plato’s Timaeus and Critias, two of the most enigmatic and influential dialogues in Western philosophy.In Timaeus, Plato explores the origins of the cosmos through the voice of a Pythagorean philosopher who weaves a narrative of divine geometry, eternal forms, and the creation of the soul. It is one of the earliest and most profound attempts to marry science, theology, and philosophy into a single cosmological vision—describing how the Demiurge, a benevolent divine craftsman, shaped the universe with reason and harmony.Critias follows with a tantalizing, unfinished tale that gave birth to the legend of Atlantis. Through Solon’s recounting of ancient Egyptian knowledge, Plato sketches a majestic empire of immense power and technological advancement, which ultimately falls into moral decay and divine punishment. It's not just a myth—it’s a warning, a parable, and a mirror for the corruption of societies.These two works together form the philosophical foundation of many Renaissance and modern esoteric traditions. Whether you're drawn to their spiritual cosmology or the mystery of Atlantis, Plato’s dialogues offer a timeless journey into human origins, political virtue, and metaphysical truth.
Accès libre
Affiche du document Critias

Critias

Plato

41min15

  • Histoire
  • Youscribe plus
  • Livres audio
55 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 41min.
Plato’s Critias is the foundational source of one of the most enduring mysteries in human history: the lost civilization of Atlantis. In this unfinished dialogue, Plato unveils a majestic tale passed down through Solon from ancient Egyptian priests—of a powerful empire beyond the Pillars of Heracles, rich in technology, beauty, and ambition.But this is no mere fantasy. Critias blends myth, philosophy, and political allegory to offer a cautionary vision: the rise and fall of a mighty civilization undone by its hubris. Through detailed descriptions of Atlantis’s geography, military power, and social organization, Plato reveals not only a mythic past but a philosophical warning to the future.Why did Atlantis fall? What makes a society just or unjust? What happens when divine order is abandoned for mortal pride? Though the dialogue ends abruptly, its impact has echoed through millennia—fueling imaginations, explorations, and philosophical debates ever since.This audiobook delivers Critias in its full glory: a glimpse into Plato’s unfinished vision of a civilization that may have once been—or was meant to be a mirror of our own.
Accès libre
Affiche du document Mob Adjacent

Mob Adjacent

Jeffrey Gentile

11h12min45

  • Histoire
  • Youscribe plus
  • Livres audio
897 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 11h13min.
The true story of "Mob Adjacent: A Family Memoir" follows an ordinary family's extraordinary life under the protection of the infamous Chicago Outfit. Take an acid trip down memory lane with brothers Jeffrey and Michael Gentile, Jr. as they discover a parallel world hidden behind a suburban facade. For them, "The Wonder Years" collides with "The Sopranos." Hoodlums and gangsters filter in and out of their lives and home and easily as the milkman and the mailman. In their world, the guy who robs the bakery is as respected as the guy who bakes the bread. Blame it on the company they keep. Their father grew up among the next generation of post-Capone Chicago mobsters and kept them as trusted friends and honorary uncles to his children for the rest of his life. Mike Gentile, Sr. wasn’t IN the mob, but he was NEAR it – mob adjacent. "Mob Adjacent: A Family Memoir" presents a who’s who of Chicago crime bosses – Tony Accardo, Frank Nitti, Sam Giancana, Joe Lombardo, and an assortment of hoodlums, gangsters, bone breakers, loan sharks, and second-story guys, with celebrity cameo appearances by Frank Sinatra, Leo Durocher, Jackie Gleason, Art Carney, Joan Collins, Liza Minnelli, and Elizabeth Taylor. For the Gentile brothers, living mob adjacent delivers benefits and teaches lessons. Grab a front- row seat to as much real-life mob drama as a Martin Scorsese/Francis Ford Coppola movie marathon.“A fascinating book…a fascinating read. Mob Adjacent will open your eyes.” – Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune“You cannot put it down. You want a Netflix series, this is it.” -- Roe Conn, WGN Radio“These stories by the Gentile brothers deserve the full cinematic treatment. Mob Adjacent is the real deal.” – Gino Cafarelli, Filmmaker, Author, Actor
Accès libre
Affiche du document World War II - THE CALL OF DUTY

World War II - THE CALL OF DUTY

Liam Dale

40min30

  • Histoire
  • Youscribe plus
  • Livres audio
54 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 40min.
The Road to War; September – December 1939From the moment Adolf Hitler marched his troops into Poland on the 1st of September 1939, the Second World War was inevitable, and as the opening skirmishes are played out, hear for yourself, the events that shaped the escalating crisis.
Accès libre
Affiche du document Secrets of the Ancient Egyptians

Secrets of the Ancient Egyptians

World History

3h42min45

  • Histoire
  • Youscribe plus
  • Livres audio
297 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 3h43min.
For more than 200 years, Egypt's ancient monuments have fascinated researchers and curiosity seekers worldwide. From small children's mummies to colossal pyramids, every archaeological find has been scrutinised to unravel the mysteries of one of the world's oldest civilisations. Initially, investigations were conducted with digging spoons, brushes, and meticulous archaeological methods. In recent years, advanced scanning and DNA analysis have been employed. Despite diligent research, definitive answers to the enigmas left behind by the empire along the Nile, which collapsed almost 2,000 years ago, still need to be discovered. Hence, scientists continue to search for answers to how the Egyptian empire came into existence, who built the pyramids, and whether Cleopatra was murdered.World History invites you on a fascinating journey to bygone eras, allowing you to explore the greatest events in history. Take a trip back in time - to the frontlines of World War 2, to the Viking raids, and to the religious rituals of ancient Egypt. World History is for everyone who would like to know more about the exciting and dramatic events of the past.
Accès libre
Affiche du document The Arctic Convoys

The Arctic Convoys

World History

3h53min15

  • Histoire
  • Youscribe plus
  • Livres audio
311 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 3h53min.
As World War II raged across the Russian steppes, in Africa and especially in the skies over Europe, elite German and Soviet forces fought a bitter battle in an isolated northern corner of Europe. Here, the battle was for control of the ice-free port of Murmansk, where the Soviet Union received convoy after convoy loaded with British and American tanks, guns, fuel, small arms, food and aircraft. Supplies from the Allied convoys kept the Soviet Union alive at a critical time during the early stages of the war, and Hitler therefore tried every means to stop the convoys. At the beginning of the campaign against the Soviet Union, he hoped to capture Murmansk and thus weaken his archenemy. Later, when he realised that fighting in the barren, mountainous terrain of the north was unwinnable, he set his sights on destroying the convoys. The Luftwaffe and U-boats attacked the Allied sailors throughout the perpetual daylight of polar summer while crushing ice and raging storms threatened during the dark winter months. The men aboard the Arctic convoys dreaded the voyages, and it was with good reason that the crews dubbed them “suicide convoys”. If they fell overboard in a storm, a quick death awaited them in the icy sea, and if the ships’ holds, filled with fuel and ammunition, were hit by a torpedo or a bomb, everything exploded in a sea of flames.The Arctic convoy trips and the fighting on the Northern Front challenged some of the war’s toughest men. Read their stories here.World History invites you on a fascinating journey to bygone eras, allowing you to explore the greatest events in history. Take a trip back in time - to the frontlines of World War 2, to the Viking raids, and to the religious rituals of ancient Egypt. World History is for everyone who would like to know more about the exciting and dramatic events of the past.
Accès libre
Affiche du document Rugged Mercy

Rugged Mercy

Robert Wright

7h19min30

  • Histoire
  • Youscribe plus
  • Livres audio
586 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 7h19min.
In the dead of night in 1894, a trembling, wide-eyed 13-year-old boy assisted with his first surgery--an experience that changed his life. Robert H. Wright attended medical school, then returned home to Hailey, Idaho, to marry Cynthia Beamer, his childhood sweetheart, and to practice in the frontier west--a choice that required both rugged courage and devoted compassion. Called to risk his own life on multiple occasions, he remained composed during a crisis, and his gentle confidence calmed traumatized victims. At times, he performed operations by lantern light and traveled by buggy, dog sled, or Studebaker to reach remote patients. In 1917, he led the rescue effort at the North Star mine avalanche disaster.Eventually, the doctor welcomed a grandson, also named Robert Wright, who eagerly absorbed thrilling tales of a pioneer past. Yet despite their close relationship, the younger Wright sensed mysterious secrets and unspoken heartbreak, and he began to probe for the untold stories. In Rugged Mercy, he unravels and celebrates the lives of his beloved grandparents. Alternating between accounts of the doctor’s decades of medicine and his own memories of growing up in Hailey, the author provides an intimate glimpse of challenges faced by rural physicians in the first half of the 1900s, of significant events in the history and evolution of the Wood River Valley and Sun Valley resort, and of family life in a small Idaho community.
Accès libre
Affiche du document This Bloody Deed

This Bloody Deed

Ladd Hamilton

10h02min15

  • Histoire
  • Youscribe plus
  • Livres audio
803 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 10h02min.
The story of the infamous murder and robbery of Lewiston merchant Lloyd Magruder and his companions during the 1860s gold rush is legendary in Montana, Idaho, and Washington. Ladd Hamilton constructs a compelling account of the destruction of Magruder's pack train while traveling on the Southern Nez Perce Trail in the Bitterroot Mountains, and the subsequent quest by Magruder's friend Hill Beachey to track his killers to San Francisco, escort them back to Lewiston, and then protect them from lynching until they could be tried in Idaho Territory.By appraising written evidence and community lore, Hamilton has created an intriguing account based on fact and documentation. But he also blends in historical fiction when required to complement the narrative in those places where events are known to have occurred but the historical sources are sparse or virtually nonexistent. Underlying Hamilton's work is his exact and familiar knowledge of early Idaho Territory, which in 1863 stretched hundreds of miles from Lewiston at the Snake-Clearwater confluence to the gold camps of Virginia City, Bannack, and beyond in what is now Montana.Hamilton's imaginative characterizations of Magruder, Beachey, outlaw sheriff Henry Plummer, and the large cast of other historical figures in Idaho, Montana, and California is based on his years of knowing many and varied peoples of the West.
Accès libre
Affiche du document The Art of War

The Art of War

Sun Tzu

1h30min00

  • Histoire
  • Youscribe plus
  • Livres audio
120 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h30min.
The Art of War dates to the fifth century B.C and is arguably the most famous military treatise ever written.Throughout its history, The Art of War has been highly influential. Figures as diverse as Japanese daimyō Takeda Shingen, Chinese communist Mao Tse-Tung, and Finnish field marshal Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim have cited the book as inspirational.During the Vietnam War the book served as an inspiration and guide for the Vietcong, which brought the book to the attention of the American military.The focus of this reworking is to preserve the original intent of Sun Tzu as closely as possible.
Accès libre
Affiche du document The Complete Friedrich Nietzsche Philosophy Collection

The Complete Friedrich Nietzsche Philosophy Collection

Friedrich Nietzsche

4h11min24

  • Histoire
  • Youscribe plus
  • Livres audio
8408 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 4h11min.
What if everything you believed was just a cage—and Nietzsche held the key?The Complete Friedrich Nietzsche Philosophy Collection brings the philosopher’s most influential and provocative writings to life—fully modernized and narrated for today’s listener. With his fierce intellect, poetic voice, and fearless honesty, Nietzsche tears down illusions and invites you to rise above mediocrity.Perfect for deep thinkers, creatives, leaders, and seekers of truth, this audiobook will challenge your assumptions and empower your inner revolution.This audiobook includes:- Thus Spoke Zarathustra – A philosophical novel on transcendence and personal evolution- Beyond Good and Evil – A fierce rejection of moral absolutes and herd thinking- The Antichrist – A blazing attack on religious morality- Ecce Homo – Nietzsche’s brilliant, ironic autobiography- The Gay Science – Lyrical meditations on joy, art, truth, and death- Twilight of the Idols – Bold aphorisms that shatter tradition- On the Genealogy of Morality – A study of guilt, punishment, and power- Selected Aphorisms and Letters – Unfiltered thoughts and reflectionsAnd many more works...Every text is narrated in sharp, modern English and includes an introduction to its themes and context.Listen today—and begin your journey beyond good and evil.
Accès libre
Affiche du document The Complete James Allen Collection

The Complete James Allen Collection

James Allen

1h59min24

  • Histoire
  • Youscribe plus
  • Livres audio
3108 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h59min.
Change your thoughts. Change your world.The Complete James Allen Collection delivers the powerful teachings of one of the most respected pioneers of self-development—now brought to life in modern, accessible language for today’s listener.With over a dozen works included, this audiobook is a masterclass in mental discipline, spiritual clarity, and personal growth. Allen’s message is simple yet profound: your outer life is a direct reflection of your inner thoughts. When you change your mind—you change everything.This audiobook includes:- As a Man Thinketh – Thought as the seed of character and destiny- From Poverty to Power – Self-discipline as the path to success- Eight Pillars of Prosperity – Building life on truth, integrity, and purpose- The Path of Prosperity & The Way of Peace – Spiritual insight into success and calm- The Mastery of Destiny – Cause and effect, willpower, and responsibility- Morning and Evening Thoughts – Daily meditations for direction and focus- Byways to Blessedness, Above Life’s Turmoil, Light on Life’s DifficultiesAnd many more...Each work is narrated in gentle, inspiring tone with contextual intros, helping you internalize the transformative message of Allen’s philosophy.Listen today—and begin cultivating the mindset that builds a beautiful life.
Accès libre
Affiche du document La Sombra De La Conquista

La Sombra De La Conquista

Santiago Machain

1h45min45

  • Histoire
  • Youscribe plus
  • Livres audio
141 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h46min.
En las profundidades de la selva amazónica, donde la ambición y la locura se entrelazan como raíces venenosas, Lope de Aguirre se alza no como un simple demente, sino como el reflejo más brutal de la conquista española. Este libro, una inmersión en la psique de un hombre que desafió imperios y sucumbió a sus propios demonios, revela cómo la violencia colonial forjó monstruos. Desde su alzamiento hasta su caída, desde sus víctimas hasta los mitos que dejó atrás, esta obra desentierra la verdad incómoda: Aguirre no fue una anomalía, sino el producto lógico de un sistema construido sobre el oro, la sangre y la traición.
Accès libre
Affiche du document La Sombra De La Peste Negra

La Sombra De La Peste Negra

Santiago Machain

2h16min30

  • Histoire
  • Youscribe plus
  • Livres audio
182 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 2h16min.
Este libro ofrece un análisis minucioso del recorrido de la Peste Negra por la Europa, Asia y África medievales. Si bien describe con rigor el sufrimiento humano y el colapso de las estructuras sociales provocados por la pandemia, también pone de relieve la extraordinaria capacidad de resistencia de los supervivientes. La obra examina cómo la peste impulsó avances en el ámbito de la salud pública, inspiró obras maestras del arte y la literatura, y transformó profundamente las estructuras sociales, allanando el camino hacia el renacimiento cultural del Renacimiento.
Accès libre
Affiche du document The Complete Ethiopian Bible, 70 Book Apocrypha, Books of Enoch, Dead Sea Scrolls & Nag Hammadi Scriptures

The Complete Ethiopian Bible, 70 Book Apocrypha, Books of Enoch, Dead Sea Scrolls & Nag Hammadi Scriptures

Ancient Hebrew

2h32min51

  • Histoire
  • Youscribe plus
  • Livres audio
4755 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 2h33min.
What if the Bible you know is only part of the story?This monumental collection brings together the complete apocryphal and extra-biblical writings found in the Ethiopian Bible—the oldest and most complete Christian canon—alongside the Dead Sea Scrolls, Books of Enoch, and the mystical Nag Hammadi scriptures. All texts are modernized for clarity while preserving their original spiritual power and context.This Collection Includes:- The 70-Book Ethiopian Apocrypha – Including Jubilees, 1 & 2 Esdras, Tobit, Judith, Susanna, Baruch, Wisdom of Solomon, and more- The Books of Enoch (1, 2 & 3) – Mysterious writings on angels, watchers, judgment, and heaven- The Book of Jubilees – A chronological retelling of Genesis with celestial insight- The Book of Jasher – A legendary history of Israel’s early patriarchs and battles- The Dead Sea Scrolls – Apocalyptic and Messianic prophecies of the Qumran community- The Nag Hammadi Scriptures – Gnostic texts including the Gospel of Thomas, Gospel of Mary, The Sophia of Jesus, The Apocalypse of Adam, and moreEvery text is introduced with background context and translated for readability. Perfect for students of religion, spiritual explorers, biblical scholars, or those seeking deeper spiritual knowledge outside the traditional canon
Accès libre
Affiche du document El Dorado. La Vigencia Del Mito

El Dorado. La Vigencia Del Mito

Santiago Machain

1h39min00

  • Histoire
  • Youscribe plus
  • Livres audio
132 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h39min.
El Dorado, La Vigencia del Mito desentierra la historia oculta detrás del mito más persistente de América: la ciudad perdida de oro que nunca existió, pero que cambió el destino de un continente. Desde las primeras expediciones de conquistadores enloquecidos hasta las obsesiones modernas por riquezas efímeras, este libro revela cómo una leyenda alimentó cinco siglos de codicia, violencia y destrucción.A través de crónicas olvidadas, testimonios indígenas y análisis históricos y psicológicos, la obra explora no solo el pasado, sino el presente: ¿Por qué seguimos repitiendo los mismos errores? ¿Qué dice El Dorado sobre nuestra incapacidad para valorar lo real frente a lo ilusorio? Un viaje desde las selvas del Amazonas hasta las junglas de concreto del capitalismo moderno, donde el oro ya no brilla en ciudades perdidas, sino en pantallas de bolsa y minas ilegales.
Accès libre

...

x Cacher la playlist

> x
     

Aucune piste en cours de lecture

 

 

--|--
--|--