Embark on a satirical adventure through the absurdities of life with "Candide" by Voltaire, now available as an engaging audiobook. In this timeless classic, listeners will journey alongside the young and naive Candide as he navigates a series of misadventures and philosophical encounters in his pursuit of happiness and understanding.As the story unfolds, listeners will be swept away by Voltaire's sharp wit and biting commentary on the injustices and follies of the world. From the ...

Embark on a captivating philosophical dialogue with "Gorgias" by Plato, now available as a thought-provoking audiobook. In this timeless work, Plato explores the nature of rhetoric, justice, and the pursuit of truth through a series of engaging conversations between Socrates and the famed rhetorician Gorgias.Listeners will be transported to ancient Athens as they follow Socrates' probing inquiries and incisive arguments, challenging conventional wisdom and delving into the deeper m...

As a Man Thinketh is a self-help book by James Allen, published in 1903. It was described by Allen as "... [dealing] with the power of thought, and particularly with the use and application of thought to happy and beautiful issues. I have tried to make the book simple, so that all can easily grasp and follow its teaching, and put into practice the methods which it advises. It shows how, in his own thought-world, each man holds the key to every condition, good or b...

Celebrated as the “Indiana Jones of American literature,” legendary author Paul Theroux has explored the world and shared his vision of it in more than 50 books of bestselling fiction and nonfiction.In Camp Echo, his new novella for Scribd Originals, Theroux delivers a compelling coming-of-age story about racism, masculinity, morality, and leadership. Inspired by his own experiences as a Boy Scout in the early 1950s, Theroux writes with precision and vivid detail, drawing ...

Napoleon Hill’s The Language of Thought is your guide to understanding, generating, and directing more powerful thoughts so that you can live and work with more intention, joy, and success.The single most powerful tool available to human beings is not money, physical strength, influence, or a network; it is the mind. Our thoughts determine our outcomes in life, as well as our ability to enjoy the journey. In order to harness our thoughts to create material success, we do n...

Delve into the revolutionary ideas that shaped history with "The Age of Reason" by Thomas Paine, now available as an enlightening audiobook. In this groundbreaking work, Paine challenges traditional religious beliefs and advocates for reason, rationality, and free thought.Through compelling arguments and lucid prose, Paine critiques organized religion and advocates for the supremacy of reason and individual conscience. His bold ideas sparked controversy and revolutionized the way p...

In this easy-to-read home buying manual, you'll learn the process and steps involved when purchasing a home in the state of Illinois. Topics include:Why you need to work with a real estate broker.What a pre-approval letter is and why you need it before you begin your home search.What a real estate closing is and how to prepare for the day of closing.and much more…Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or you haven't bought a home in...

You started out telling each other everything. Time flew by when you were together. It all seemed so easy then. But now it seems like there's nothing to say. The intimacy and trust you once enjoyed are gone--replaced by bickering, long silences, and hurried conversations about your schedule. But it isn't too late to renew intimacy in your marriage.In Renewing Marital Intimacy: Closing the Gap Between You and Your Spouse, CCEFs David Powlison takes a close look at those things that ...

What makes you angry? Sometimes it's small things: traffic jams, a waiter's mistake, or a friend's inattention. And sometimes it's big things: betrayal, injustice, meanness, violence, oppression, selfishness, and lying. How do you deal with your anger? Do you dump it on those around you? Or stuff it deep inside?David Powlison surprises us with the news that God is angry too, but his anger is expressed constructively, by giving his own Son, Jesus Christ, to right what's wrong with t...

The turmoil women experience after having an abortion is sometimes called """"post-abortion syndrome."""" But you don't need a technical term to describe what you are feeling. The guilt, regret, depression, and grief are the honest struggles of a woman who's had an abortion and takes to heart what happened. David Powlison shares that whatever reactions and emotions you experience, God is committed to entering into your struggle. He sympathizes with you in your weakness, but he offers more ...

What separates average businesses from extraordinarily successful ones?Better product? Nope. Your competitor will rapidly reverse-engineer your "secret sauce" and get their "better-than-you" version on the market faster than you can say "Usain Bolt".Better customer service? Guess what? All of your competitors say they provide the best customer service. It's a wishy-washy phrase...a vague generality with no meaningful specific.Better pricing? You're kidding, right? T...

What is the believer still struggling to escape a porn addiction to do? Christian authors and purity programs insist that escape is possible only with accountability. But most of the still-struggling will not seek accountability-based help. Relying only on the Holy Spirit, the Way of Escape shows readers how to: Use limbic weaponry to access and reprogram the brain Diffuse the flesh by "walking in the Spirit" (Galatians 5:16) Initiate regular relationship intimacy with the Spirit, resultin...