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Darrow, a renowned lawyer and social reformer, delves into the philosophy of non-resistance to evil, advocating for...12116falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/and-even-now-max-beerbohm--74384161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74384161Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:04:41 +0000Various"And Even Now" by Max Beerbohm invites listeners into a world of sharp wit and keen observation, showcasing the author's reflections on life and society. This collection of essays captures the essence of human experience, blending humor with profound...28506falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ginger-snaps-fanny-fern--74310707https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74310707Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:04:33 +0000Various"Ginger-Snaps-Fanny Fern" is a captivating exploration of life's complexities through the lens of humor and insight. 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These addresses not only...19820falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/certain-personal-matters-h-g-wells--73732015https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73732015Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:03:31 +0000Various"Certain Personal Matters" by H. G. Wells delves into the intricacies of human experience, exploring themes of identity, relationships, and the personal dilemmas that shape our lives. This thought-provoking work invites listeners to reflect on the...23015falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/web-of-indian-life-sister-nivedita--73707737https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73707737Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:04:08 +0000Various"Web of Indian Life-Sister Nivedita" explores the profound insights and contributions of Sister Nivedita, a key figure in the Indian socio-cultural landscape. 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This collection invites listeners to engage with thought-provoking ideas and insights that...21178falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/united-kingdom-house-of-commons-speeches-collection-volume-2-various--73635137https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73635137Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:50:08 +0000VariousThe "United Kingdom House of Commons Speeches Collection, volume 2-Various" offers a compelling selection of speeches delivered in the House of Commons, showcasing the rich tapestry of political discourse in the UK. This collection highlights the...16335falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/short-nonfiction-collection-vol-028-various--73591648https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73591648Fri, 07 Aug 2026 03:18:36 +0000VariousShort Nonfiction Collection Vol. 028-Various offers a diverse array of thought-provoking essays that delve into the significance of various societal elements, including the vital role of public libraries. This collection invites listeners to reflect...16002falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christian-science-mark-twain--73555039https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73555039Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:48 +0000Various"Christian Science-Mark Twain" explores the intersection of faith and skepticism through the lens of one of America's most beloved literary figures. This thought-provoking work delves into the complexities of belief and the human experience,...28881falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rhythm-of-life-and-other-essays-alice-meynell--73518453https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73518453Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:06:25 +0000Various"Rhythm of Life and Other Essays" by Alice Meynell is a collection of thought-provoking essays that delve into the intricacies of the human experience, exploring themes of beauty, faith, and the rhythm of existence. 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The Internet Archive is a treasure trove,...3486access,archives,books,community,culture,education,freedom,information,library,literacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/030-the-rights-of-man-by-thomas-paine-response-to-burke-part-2--70050846https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70050846Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:29:11 +0000VariousThe Internet Archive, which hosts our audiobooks, is currently running its annual fundraising campaign while launching an initiative to establish a mirror site in Canada, ensuring access for all users. The Internet Archive is a treasure trove,...3380access,archives,books,community,culture,education,freedom,information,library,literacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/029-the-rights-of-man-by-thomas-paine-response-to-burke-part-1--70050845https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70050845Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:29:05 +0000VariousThe Internet Archive, which hosts our audiobooks, is currently running its annual fundraising campaign while launching an initiative to establish a mirror site in Canada, ensuring access for all users. The Internet Archive is a treasure trove,...3676access,archives,books,community,culture,education,freedom,information,library,literacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/028-on-the-supply-of-printed-books-from-the-library-to-the-reading-room-part-2-by-anthony-panizzi--70050844https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70050844Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:28:56 +0000VariousThe Internet Archive, which hosts our audiobooks, is currently running its annual fundraising campaign while launching an initiative to establish a mirror site in Canada, ensuring access for all users. The Internet Archive is a treasure trove,...1683access,archives,books,community,culture,education,freedom,information,library,literacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/027-on-the-supply-of-printed-books-from-the-library-to-the-reading-room-part-1-by-anthony-panizzi--70050843https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70050843Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:28:50 +0000VariousThe Internet Archive, which hosts our audiobooks, is currently running its annual fundraising campaign while launching an initiative to establish a mirror site in Canada, ensuring access for all users. The Internet Archive is a treasure trove,...2006access,archives,books,community,culture,education,freedom,information,library,literacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/026-the-immigrant-in-the-library-by-mary-antin--70050819https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70050819Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:28:42 +0000VariousThe Internet Archive, which hosts our audiobooks, is currently running its annual fundraising campaign while launching an initiative to establish a mirror site in Canada, ensuring access for all users. 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The Internet Archive is a treasure trove,...633access,archives,books,community,culture,education,freedom,information,library,literacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/019-the-dead-are-silent-by-arthur-schnitzler--70050715https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70050715Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:28:19 +0000VariousThe Internet Archive, which hosts our audiobooks, is currently running its annual fundraising campaign while launching an initiative to establish a mirror site in Canada, ensuring access for all users. 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The Internet Archive is a treasure trove,...1098access,archives,books,community,culture,education,freedom,information,library,literacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/017-the-analects-by-confucius-section-i--70050697https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70050697Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:28:12 +0000VariousThe Internet Archive, which hosts our audiobooks, is currently running its annual fundraising campaign while launching an initiative to establish a mirror site in Canada, ensuring access for all users. The Internet Archive is a treasure trove,...345access,archives,books,community,culture,education,freedom,information,library,literacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/016-zoonomia-section-xiv-of-the-production-of-ideas-by-erasmus-darwin--70050691https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70050691Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:28:10 +0000VariousThe Internet Archive, which hosts our audiobooks, is currently running its annual fundraising campaign while launching an initiative to establish a mirror site in Canada, ensuring access for all users. The Internet Archive is a treasure trove,...2771access,archives,books,community,culture,education,freedom,information,library,literacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/015-idea-of-a-transcendental-logic-i-of-logic-in-general-by-immanuel-kant--70050682https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70050682Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:28:05 +0000VariousThe Internet Archive, which hosts our audiobooks, is currently running its annual fundraising campaign while launching an initiative to establish a mirror site in Canada, ensuring access for all users. The Internet Archive is a treasure trove,...538access,archives,books,community,culture,education,freedom,information,library,literacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/014-an-essay-concerning-human-understanding-of-ideas-in-general-ch-1-by-john-locke--70050681https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70050681Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:28:04 +0000VariousThe Internet Archive, which hosts our audiobooks, is currently running its annual fundraising campaign while launching an initiative to establish a mirror site in Canada, ensuring access for all users. The Internet Archive is a treasure trove,...2664access,archives,books,community,culture,education,freedom,information,library,literacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/013-alice-s-adventures-in-wonderland-by-lewis-carroll-ch-11--70050677https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70050677Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:27:58 +0000VariousThe Internet Archive, which hosts our audiobooks, is currently running its annual fundraising campaign while launching an initiative to establish a mirror site in Canada, ensuring access for all users. The Internet Archive is a treasure trove,...742access,archives,books,community,culture,education,freedom,information,library,literacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/012-the-negro-vote-in-the-states-whose-constitutions-have-not-been-specifically-revised-by-john-hope--70050675https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70050675Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:27:57 +0000VariousThe Internet Archive, which hosts our audiobooks, is currently running its annual fundraising campaign while launching an initiative to establish a mirror site in Canada, ensuring access for all users. The Internet Archive is a treasure trove,...2015access,archives,books,community,culture,education,freedom,information,library,literacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/011-madame-bovary-by-gustave-flaubert-ch-1-french--70050672https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70050672Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:27:51 +0000VariousThe Internet Archive, which hosts our audiobooks, is currently running its annual fundraising campaign while launching an initiative to establish a mirror site in Canada, ensuring access for all users. The Internet Archive is a treasure trove,...1014access,archives,books,community,culture,education,freedom,information,library,literacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/010-libraries-in-the-medieval-and-renaissance-periods-by-john-willis-clark--70050670https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70050670Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:27:49 +0000VariousThe Internet Archive, which hosts our audiobooks, is currently running its annual fundraising campaign while launching an initiative to establish a mirror site in Canada, ensuring access for all users. The Internet Archive is a treasure trove,...3337access,archives,books,community,culture,education,freedom,information,library,literacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/009-the-reformed-librarie-keeper-by-john-dury--70050666https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70050666Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:27:43 +0000VariousThe Internet Archive, which hosts our audiobooks, is currently running its annual fundraising campaign while launching an initiative to establish a mirror site in Canada, ensuring access for all users. The Internet Archive is a treasure trove,...1320access,archives,books,community,culture,education,freedom,information,library,literacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/008-cooperation-between-library-and-community-by-m-anna-tarbell--70050663https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70050663Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:27:40 +0000VariousThe Internet Archive, which hosts our audiobooks, is currently running its annual fundraising campaign while launching an initiative to establish a mirror site in Canada, ensuring access for all users. The Internet Archive is a treasure trove,...1018access,archives,books,community,culture,education,freedom,information,library,literacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/007-relation-of-the-state-to-the-public-library-by-melvil-dewey--70050660https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70050660Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:27:38 +0000VariousThe Internet Archive, which hosts our audiobooks, is currently running its annual fundraising campaign while launching an initiative to establish a mirror site in Canada, ensuring access for all users. The Internet Archive is a treasure trove,...1118access,archives,books,community,culture,education,freedom,information,library,literacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/006-the-two-fundamentals-by-mary-salome-cutler--70050659https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70050659Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:27:36 +0000VariousThe Internet Archive, which hosts our audiobooks, is currently running its annual fundraising campaign while launching an initiative to establish a mirror site in Canada, ensuring access for all users. The Internet Archive is a treasure trove,...1036access,archives,books,community,culture,education,freedom,information,library,literacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/005-the-companionship-of-books-by-arthur-bostwick--70050656https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70050656Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:27:33 +0000VariousThe Internet Archive, which hosts our audiobooks, is currently running its annual fundraising campaign while launching an initiative to establish a mirror site in Canada, ensuring access for all users. The Internet Archive is a treasure trove,...2928access,archives,books,community,culture,education,freedom,information,library,literacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/004-the-world-of-books-and-the-world-s-work-by-henry-e-legler--70050653https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70050653Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:27:28 +0000VariousThe Internet Archive, which hosts our audiobooks, is currently running its annual fundraising campaign while launching an initiative to establish a mirror site in Canada, ensuring access for all users. The Internet Archive is a treasure trove,...2340access,archives,books,community,culture,education,freedom,information,library,literacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-why-do-we-need-a-public-library-part-3--70050649https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70050649Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:27:24 +0000VariousThe Internet Archive, which hosts our audiobooks, is currently running its annual fundraising campaign while launching an initiative to establish a mirror site in Canada, ensuring access for all users. The Internet Archive is a treasure trove,...2127access,archives,books,community,culture,education,freedom,information,library,literacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-why-do-we-need-a-public-library-part-2--70050645https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70050645Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:27:20 +0000VariousThe Internet Archive, which hosts our audiobooks, is currently running its annual fundraising campaign while launching an initiative to establish a mirror site in Canada, ensuring access for all users. The Internet Archive is a treasure trove,...2082access,archives,books,community,culture,education,freedom,information,library,literacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-why-do-we-need-a-public-library-part-1--70050643https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70050643Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:27:16 +0000VariousThe Internet Archive, which hosts our audiobooks, is currently running its annual fundraising campaign while launching an initiative to establish a mirror site in Canada, ensuring access for all users. The Internet Archive is a treasure trove,...2090access,archives,books,community,culture,education,freedom,information,library,literacyfalsefull