(In the Uffizi Gallery, Florence)In this striking and finely preserved picture Bernardino Luini has contrived to avoid all sense of horror. The head of the dead John the Baptist is full of beauty, and even Herodias is handled without any attempt to make her repulsive. Sufficient contrast is supplied by the executioner on the right.

My Last Duchess, How they Brought The Good News from Ghent to Aix 'Childe Rolande to the Dark Tower Came, Prospice, Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister, Home – Thoughts from Abroad, The Lost Leader, Porphyria's Lover, Memorabilia, Rabbi Ben Ezra, 'The Year at the spring', The Bishop Orders His Tomb, Andrea del Sarto, Fra Lippo LippiREAD BY JAMES MASON. Robert Browning was perhaps the most prolific and versatile English poet of the 19th century, and this recording by James Mason offer...

Peter Krite is a cop; a cop with a problem. For eight years he has been drifting on a sea of uncertainty, a sea of guilt, a sea of hate. Drifting on that sea in a booze-fuelled haze, haunted by the slaughter of his wife and children, and the inability of the forces of law and order to bring their killers to justice.Now, despite the system’s lack of progress and his own loss of hope, there comes a shaft of light at the end of his tunnel. A message, delivered anonymously to his cell ...

This is a completely unabridged reprinting of the last revised edition of the most famous general study of chess ever written. Prepared by an early twentieth-century master, it was designed to teach the beginner and the intermediate player just about everything he needed to know about openings, middle game, and end game. It has never been superseded as the most practical and easily followed book of its sort. It is unusual in presenting both ideas and actual moves (taken from master play) i...

You can lie down and give up or you can rise and keep going...Walker’s been living life by this motto since the age of twenty when the girl he planned his future with shattered his heart and left a hole in his soul. His time in the military, and current job at In the Shadows Security, have kept him moving, but he’s always felt the ache of that loss.From the outside Ellie McMaster has led a seemingly perfect life, big house, rich adoring husband, fa...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This guide is designed for anyone looking to take control of their life through the power of positive habits. Whether you want to improve your productivity, fitness, mindset, or emotional well-being, this book will help you design habits that foster lasting personal growth.The book explores how small changes in your daily routines can lead to massive results over time. From understanding habit loops to overcomin...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This book also addresses emotional intelligence in relationships. Emotional regulation, along with the ability to express positive and negative emotions constructively, shows the maturity many people look for in a partner. This book on controlling emotions is great to work through together!Mastering these principles helps with toughness, resilience, understanding others, and looking after personal needs....

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Kettlebell complexes are one of my favorite kettlebell exercises because they provide a full-body, intensive workout in a short period of time. A kettlebell complex consists mostly of a sequence of distinct movements that are tied together. You complete the whole string of movements before dropping the kettlebell.Kettlebell complexes are beneficial because they provide a high-intensity, full-body workout in a sh...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Most people have heard of Voodoo before, but if you think it only has to do with sticking pins into cursed dolls for the purpose of inflicting pain onto your enemies, you couldn’t be further from the truth.Voodoo, or 'Vodou' as it is traditionally referred to, is a modern-day take on an ancient Haitian religion developed by african-caribbean slave workers on island plantations during the period of French Slavery...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This book gives you a full year of practical, science-backed techniques to calm your nervous system, stop over thinking, and finally start your day with peace instead of panic. What makes this book different?Unlike general anxiety books that offer vague advice, this guide targets the specific challenge of morning anxiety. That unique window when cortisol peaks, when yesterday's worries collide with today's deman...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This supportive and grounded collection of addiction recovery meditation scripts is here to help you pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself — no matter where you are on your healing path.Part of the acclaimed stillness, this volume is crafted specifically for individuals navigating sobriety, early recovery, relapse, or long-term emotional maintenance. Whether you’re following a 12-step program, a harm-reduc...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This book allows you to wander, explore, and grow at your own pace. If you've tried other guides and felt overwhelmed, or if your desire to grow your own herbs has been unsuccessful in the past, this guide will get you headed in the right direction.This book is about rekindling your inherent connection with the earth, nurturing your curiosity and respect for nature, and empowering yourself to take charge of your...