Ilan Stavans
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God
- By: Ilan Stavans
- Narrator: Ilan Stavans
- Length: 4 hours 33 minutes
- Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
- Publish date: September 26, 2014
- Language: English
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In this sweeping history, Ilan Stavans, one of today’s preeminent essayists, cultural critics, and translators, explores the way humans have evolved in their conception of the divine, from an animistic view defined by spirituality to Greek... Read more
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The Novel that Invented Modernity
- By: Ilan Stavans
- Narrator: Ilan Stavans
- Length: 4 hours 43 minutes
- Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
- Publish date: April 18, 2014
- Language: English
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Distinguished man of letters Ilan Stavans believes Miguel de Cervantes Don Quixote de la Mancha invented modern consciousness. In these lectures, Stavans explores the works impact within Renaissance Spain and discusses Cervantes career as a soldier,... Read more
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Dorothy Day: The World Will Be Saved By Beauty
Dorothy Day (1897-1980) was a prominent Catholic, writer, social activist, and cofounder of a movement dedicated to serving the poorest of the poor. Her life has been revealed through her own writings as well as the work of historians, theologians, and academics. What has been missing until now is a more personal account from the point of view of someone who knew her well. Dorothy Day: The World ...
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Hitting the Books
When a stack of library materials is found at the scene of a hit and run, library director Lindsey Norris finds herself dragged into the investigation as the police try to link the driver of the stolen car to the person who borrowed the books. Before Lindsey can delve into the library’s records, the victim of the hit and run, Theresa Houston, suffers another accident, and the investigation ...
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Rest If You Must, But Don’t You Quit
There are times in life when quitting makes sense. Maybe you need to abandon a bad investment, or ditch an old garden because you’re going to move to the city. Maybe you need to rest up a bit at the end of a tough day’s work so you aren’t too sore tomorrow.But when it comes to the deepest dreams of your heart’s desire -no, it doesn’t make sense.Don’t quit.There is only one true human ...
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Number the Stars
Ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen and her best friend Ellen Rosen often think of life before the war. It’s now 1943 and their life in Copenhagen is filled with school, food shortages, and the Nazi soldiers marching through town. When the Jews of Denmark are “relocated,” Ellen moves in with the Johansens and pretends to be one of the family. Soon Annemarie is asked to go on a dangerous mission ...
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Maya’s Notebook
Maya’s Notebook is a startling novel of suspense from New York Times bestselling author Isabel Allende.
This contemporary coming-of-age story centers upon Maya Vidal, a remarkable teenager abandoned by her parents. Maya grew up in a rambling old house in Berkeley with her grandmother Nini, whose formidable strength helped her build a new life after emigrating from Chile in 1973 with a young ...
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Without Fail
Jack Reacher takes aim at the White House in the sixth novel in Lee Child’s #1 New York Times bestselling series.
DON’T MISS REACHER ON PRIME VIDEO! Skilled, cautious, and anonymous, Jack Reacher is perfect for the job: to assassinate the vice president of the United States. Theoretically, of course. A female Secret Service agent wants Reacher to find the holes in her system, and ...
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Stone Cold Magic
Demon patrol officer Ella Grey was pronounced dead after an accident on the job, but eighteen minutes later she woke up on a gurney bound for the morgue. With no explanation for her mysterious resurrection, she just wants to get back to life as usual. But she didn’t return to the living alone. The soul of a reaper followed her back from the grave, and it’s not just along for the ride. It’s ...
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Soft Thorns: The Audiobook Collection
A spoken word poetry collection for dreamers who crave to explore the unknown, through one young woman’s exploration of her darkest times and her path towards healing. Bridgett Devoue’s poetry takes the listener on a journey into the world of love, lust, heartbreak, abuse, and the lessons learned along the way. This collection combines the author’s original poetry as well as her own ...
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Your Grief, Your Way
Comforting words and practical ideas for living with loss.Everyone experiences grief differently after the loss of a loved one. Some people find solace in comforting quotes and warm words, while others feel a need to take action—to do something to memorialize their loss. And some benefit from both approaches. Here’s a path forward for you, no matter how you process your grief.Your Grief, Your ...
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La Santa Muerte
This is the first book written by a practitioner that presents the history, culture, and practical magic of La Santa Muerte to the English-speaking world. As the patron saint of lost causes, the LGBT community, addicts, and anyone who has been marginalized by society, La Santa Muerte has a following of millions-and she’s only becoming more popular. Join author Tomás Prower as he gives ...
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