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Arimnestos is a farm boy when war breaks out between the citizens of his native Plataea and their overbearing neighbours, Thebes. Standing in the battle line for the first time, alongside his father and brother, he shares in a famous and unlikely victory. But after being knocked unconscious in the melee, he awakes not a hero but a slave. Betrayed by his jealous and cowardly cousin, the freedom he fought for has now vanished, and he becomes the property of a rich citizen. 

Brought to you by Penguin. Intrigue, high-stakes machinations and adrenaline-fuelled track action – Growing Wings is the never-before-told inside story of how the grid’s most fascinating, swagger-rich and win-at-all-costs team competed their way to total domination and disrupted Formula...

Meet the greatest Greek general you've never heard of: Philopoemen. In his day, a leader as skilled and as dangerous as Hannibal: a ferocious fighter, a superb general, and credited as the inventor of modern 'special operations'. More importantly, he was a brilliant political leader. He commanded Greek forces at the turn of the third century BC, when mighty Rome, fresh from the destruction of Carthage, and Imperial Macedon, the greatest power of the day, chose Greece as their battlefield. 

Realising he and she are the very worst kind of people, a middle-aged man embarks on a dubious road trip through Switzerland with his eighty-year-old mother, recently discharged from a mental institution. Traversing the country in a hired cab, they attempt to give away the wealth she has amassed from investing in the arms industry, but a fortune of such immensity is surprisingly hard to squander. Haunted in different ways by the figure of her father, an ardent supporter of Nazism, mother and son can no longer avoid delving into the darkest truths about their past.

Based on original research, The Liberation Line thrillingly reveals how the railwaymen overcame enemy attacks, sabotage, and booby traps to repair many hundreds of miles of destroyed railway tracks and dozens of bridges and tunnels in order to deliver victory. Packed with tales of individual heroism, this is one of the last great untold stories of the war.

Blood, Iron, and Gold reveals the huge impact of the railways as they spread rapidly across the world, linking cities that had hitherto been isolated, stimulating both economic growth and social change on an unprecedented scale. From Panama to the Punjab, Christian Wolmar describes the vision and determination of the pioneers who developed railways that would one day span continents, as well as the labour of the navvies who built this global network.

An audio podcast channel in honour and memory of Fr Seraphim Rose (1934-1982), bringing you a weekly recording from his archive. Fr Seraphim Rose was a hieromonk, author and speaker, who dedicated his life to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and calling modern man to repentance, faith and true life in Christ. From his remote monastic cabin in the mountains of Northern California, he produced writings that have reached millions throughout the earth. Today he is one of the most beloved teachers in America, Russia and Europe. Find the archive and additional content at HOMILIES OF FR SERAPHIM ROSE.

From the award-winning broadcaster, and author of No One Listens to your Dad’s Show, comes a radical self-development book that strips away the scripts that keep us disconnected and shows how to reclaim our real, authentic selves. Christian O'Connell is the only broadcaster in history to...

When surgeon Martin Roeykens crosses paths with anthropologist Nadine, he's drawn into a world as secretive as it is deadly. Nadine has uncovered shocking evidence from Kenya's remote Turkana province — findings so explosive that the CIA will do anything to keep them buried. When she suddenly disappears and is accused of crimes she didn't commit, Martin is thrust into a race against time and against forces far more powerful than he ever imagined. From the deserts of northern Kenya to the streets of Paris and Brussels, he must risk everything to uncover the truth — before it's too late.

The first book to look at the unstoppable rise of Formula One As one of the world's most popular sports, and with races in far corners of the globe, Formula One is big business. Its drivers are among the world's most highly paid athletes, and it costs more than a billion pounds to keep its ten...

International relations affects everyone's lives: their security, economic well-being, rights and freedoms, and the environment they share. Recently we have seen the transformation from a world of empires to today's world of sovereign states, which are enmeshed in a complex array of international institutions, all exercising degrees of political authority. The new global organization of political authority has far-reaching consequences. This audiobook untangles this complex world, providing an accessible framework for understanding the contours of global political change. 

The Children's Book Of Christmas Stories is a wonderful assortment of 35 Christmas-themed tales that have been chosen by editor Asa Dickinson. Authors include Charles Dickens, Hans Christian Andersen, Susan Coolidge, and Elizabeth Harrison. Whether it is for children, or for family gatherings, everyone is sure to be captivated and enthralled!

Would you like to be completely financially independent? Tune in each week to the WealthBuilders podcast hosted by Kevin Whelan & Christian Rodwell. WealthBuilders provides a proven step by step process to help our members create, build and protect their wealth by focusing on growing their assets through education, support and connections. Join our community for free at www.wealthbuilders.co.uk/membership

In this highly intoxicating original series, researchers Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths, authors of the best-selling smash hit, Algorithms to Live By, tackle some of the biggest ideas in computer science today - and, in the process, illuminate cutting-edge ways of understanding how we live, work and play.

In our distracted, divisive world, the transformative power of true listening has never been more essential. Radical Listening is a revolutionary guide to mastering this vital skill from renowned experts Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Robert Biswas-Diener. Moving beyond simply hearing words, their groundbreaking framework teaches you to actively cocreate meaning and connection. 

Today's "machine-learning" systems, trained by data, are so effective that we've invited them to see and hear for us - and to make decisions on our behalf. But alarm bells are ringing. Systems cull résumés until, years later, we discover that they have inherent gender biases. Algorithms decide bail and parole - and appear to assess black and white defendants differently. We can no longer assume that our mortgage application, or even our medical tests, will be seen by human eyes. And autonomous vehicles on our streets can injure or kill.

Examines how ayahuasca affects the brain from a neuroscientific perspective and how its effects on consciousness relate to ancient esoteric texts Shares interviews with people who have experienced ayahuasca’s powerful “spirit doctor” effects and the author’s own ayahuasca journey...

Have you tried what feels like every diet out there and just can’t find one you can stick with? Does it feel like nothing you’ve tried is working, or that your own body is working against you? Do you need support from someone who has walked through their own food and weight struggles and found freedom? Are you afraid to try again, because you feel like you’ve already failed at weight loss SO MANY times before? In this podcast, you will find sustainable and natural weight loss solutions to help you get to a healthy weight, have more energy, get more active with your family, and ...

One man’s 165-pound weight loss journey becomes a powerful exploration of identity, reinvention, and what it truly means to take your life back. In this deeply honest and sharply funny memoir, Christian Wityk shares the raw, real, and often comical truth behind a transformation that reshaped not just his body—but his entire world. At 340 pounds, Christian didn’t just feel stuck in his body—he felt stuck in his story.

The truth is that when it comes to women, most men struggle. And if you’ve ever felt rejected, intimidated, or anxious about dating, it’s important to realize that it’s not your fault! But what you’re about to learn will completely revolutionize the way you approach dating. So, whether you want a relationship, a casual fling, or your dream woman, you’ll find this audiobook incredibly empowering.