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Free talks about recovery from food addiction. More information at: https://www.foodaddicts.org.

Connu sous le nom de « Gros Livre », le texte de base des Alcooliques anonymes a aidé des millions de personnes dans le monde entier à devenir et à rester abstinents depuis la parution de la première édition en 1939. Les premiers chapitres expliquent le programme de rétablissement de l’alcoolisme des AA - les Douze Étapes d’origine - et raconte les histoires personnelles des cofondateurs des AA, Bill W. et le Dr. Bob.

Who Will Tell My Story? presents an ordinary existence interrupted by unfathomably seismic and unjust events. On the ground during the first months of the assault on Gaza following the events of 7 October, the author of this diary - first published in The Guardian - maps out the physical and psychological terrain of a life under siege.

Written by members of the Chronic Pain Anonymous 12-step fellowship, Stories of Hope presents the tools and principles of the 12 steps as catalysts for emotional, mental, and spiritual transformation. Each of the courageous men and women who contributed to this collection shares their journey from despair to hope.

Beowulf, a masterpiece of ancient literature, reminds us of a world prior to the scientific revolution, where things were dark and monsters roamed in swamps and dragons hoarded gold in mountains. Beowulf is a character to be admired yet not without caution. Timeless, this oft-translated piece of old English literature will be sure to delight and teach you something.

Recovered OA speakers

Dive into the captivating narratives of The Book of Jasher, an ancient text that expands upon biblical stories with rich details and unique perspectives. Explore the lives of iconic figures and discover hidden wisdom that has intrigued readers for centuries.

A delightful children's tale of a tame robin, "supposed to be written by himself" about his domestic life with humans. - Summary by TR Love

One of sport’s leading physiotherapists details the sexual shenanigans, affairs and misbehaviour behind the scenes at training camps and major sports events that she had in her imagination as she was tending to the bodies of the world's most famous sportsmen.

Conocido como el “Libro Grande”, el texto básico de Alcohólicos Anónimos ha ayudado a millones de personas de todas partes del mundo a lograr y mantener su sobriedad desde que apareció la primera edición en 1939. Los primeros capítulos exponen el programa de A.A. de recuperación del alcoholismo --los Doce Pasos originales-- y cuentan las historias personales de los cofundadores de A.A., Bill W. y el Dr. Bob.

Beowulf is an Old English epic story consisting of 3,182 alliterative lines. It may be the oldest surviving long story in Old English and is commonly cited as one of the most important works of Old English literature. The story is set in Scandinavia. Beowulf, a hero of the Geats, comes to the aid of Hrothgar, the king of the Danes, whose mead hall in Heorot has been under attack by a monster known as Grendel.

Along with "Rumpelstiltskin", included in this collection are the stories "Tattercoats" and "Beauty and the Beast".

Come Join the host of Barely Legal Album Reviews and Rotten To The Core as he talks about everything The Muppets. From Individual characters to the movies TV shows and everything between as well as some personal stories and memories

Step into a captivating tale from Iceland, set 800 years ago, where dreams intertwine with quarrels and fate. The story unfolds with the birth of the fair Helga, as ambitious souls venture across the northern seas in pursuit of glory. A wounded pride, born from a deep-seated slight, ignites a conflict where words falter and sharp blades take their place. Amidst the turmoil, a falcon brings solace to a wounded heart, while a fair maiden yearns and slowly fades into the shadows of time. - Summary by Fritz

This captivating and concise work, believed to have been penned in the 1300s by a member of the lay-religious group known as ‘The Friends of God,’ explores the profound idea that humans can achieve unity with the divine through a life of holiness and selflessness. By aligning our will with Gods, we can embody the teachings exemplified by Christ. Martin Luther famously discovered and published Theologia Germanica in 1516, proclaiming it as one of the most enlightening texts he had encountered, second only to the Bible and St. Augustine. (Summary by Pleonic)

This book, a reprint of a successful English publication, has been so enlarged as to be to all intents and purposes new. It has been carefully revised by a Reverend gentleman, who for some time filled the chair of Physics and Chemistry in one of our colleges. Recent inventions and improvements are described in a simple, popular style, so as to be easily understood by all, and short notices are given of prominent inventors and scientists. The paragraphs relating to doctrinal matters conform in every respect to the teachings of the Church. A feature which will commend the book to every teacher ...

LibriVox volunteers bring you 13 recordings of The Farewell of the Seal by Anonymous. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for March 30, 2025. ------ This Fortnightly Poem is taken from Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine No. DXLIX (549); July, 1861, Vol XC (90). - Summary by David Lawrence

LibriVox volunteers bring you 23 recordings of Cupid's Darts by Anonymous. This was the Weekly Poetry project for February 12, 2012.To celebrate the somewhat silly holiday of Valentine's Day, I've selected this somewhat silly poem, which first appeared in Such Nonsense! an anthology by Carolyn Wells. Published in 1918.(Summary by Liberty Stump)

The Dark Ages: little was known about the period between the fifth and eleventh century in Europe mainly due to the lack of written history. More recently, scholars have developed the body of knowledge relating to the period. This work was written in the first half of the nineteenth century, before interest blossomed. - Summary by LynneT

This is a collection of stories collected over thousands of years by various authors, translators and scholars. They are an amalgam of mythology and folk tales from the Indian sub-continent, Persia, and Arabia. No original manuscript has ever been found, but several versions date the collection’s genesis to somewhere between AD 800-900. The stories are wound together under the device of a long series of cliff-hangers told by Shahrazad to her husband Shahryar, to prevent him from executing her. Many tales that have become independently famous come from the Book, among them Ali Baba and the ...