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Fingerprints of the Gods is the revolutionary rewrite of history that has persuaded millions of listeners throughout the world to change their preconceptions about the history behind modern society. An intellectual detective story, this unique history audiobook directs probing questions at orthodox history, presenting disturbing new evidence that historians have tried - but failed - to explain.

Early in his career, A.J. Jacobs put his Ivy League education to work at Entertainment Weekly. He emerged five years later knowing which stars have fake boobs, which stars have toupees, which have both, and not much else. This realization led Jacobs on a life-changing quest: to read the entire contents of the Encyclopedia Britannica, all 33,000 pages, all 44 million words.

The Heroine’s Journey describes contemporary woman’s search for wholeness in a society where she has been defined according to masculine values. Drawing on cultural myths and fairy tales, ancient symbols and goddesses, and the dreams of contemporary women, Murdock illustrates the need for — and the reality of — feminine values in Western culture.

In today's technology-driven culture, reading has become a lost art. With smartphones offering information at the tap of a finger, reading a book is often seen as a tedious and outdated activity. Christians are not immune to this problem, as many find it hard to read books - even the Bible - consistently and attentively. Recovering the Lost Art of Reading addresses these timely issues by exploring the importance of reading generally as well as studying the Bible as literature, giving practical suggestions along the way.

This is your Romantasy Quest: Heroes & Hearts United podcast.Embark on an enchanting journey with "Romantasy Quest: Heroes & Hearts United," the ultimate podcast for fans of epic love quests. Dive into a world where magical artifacts unite destined lovers, and romantic bonds are forged through daring adventures. Each episode explores heartwarming tales of destined pairs overcoming challenges together, revealing how shared quests can deepen their love. Perfect for those who cherish fantasy and romance, this podcast beautifully intertwines magic and passion. Join us and discover how true love ...

✨ The Star Wars Canon Quest ✨Welcome to The Star Wars Canon Quest, your ultimate guide to exploring the vast and intricate universe of Star Wars. Join us as we journey through every chapter of the Star Wars canon universe, from the ancient tales of the High Republic to the rise of the New Order. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the galaxy far, far away, our podcast offers deep dives, insightful discussions, and a chronological exploration of all Star Wars media. Get ready to unravel the mysteries, lore, and adventures that make Star Wars a timeless epic.Head over to the Canon ...

Robert Crumb’s genius, according to author David Stephen Calonne, lies in his ability to absorb a variety of literary, artistic, and spiritual traditions and incorporate them within an original, American mode of discourse. R. Crumb: Literature, Autobiography, and the Quest for Self charts Crumb’s intellectual trajectory and explores the recurring philosophical themes that permeate his depictions of literary and biographical works.

In which, Caitlin, wife and smut connoisseur, introduces husband, Casey, virginal reader, into the wide world of smut and depravity.

Welcome to the world of The Untouched Quest, two Elfquest-loving girls reading Elfquest issue by issue. The hostas Elisabeth and Siri have two different relationships with the comic series. Elisabeth is a longtime Elfquest fan and has been reading the comic for as long as she can remember. Siri is a girl who actually thought Elfquest was a videogame and became very surprised to figure out it was comic series. Follow the duo of one experienced elf and one untouched elf while they make their way tough this epic story reading and discussing it issue by issue. Elfquest is a long-running fantasy ...

Join us on our quest (podcast) as we explore the Malazan books of the fallen Series. If you'd like early access, amongst many other things, consider joining as a patron. Find our Patreon account by clicking the link below: https://linktr.ee/dandjepicquest

A podcast dedicated to fantasy fiction! Each week Marysa and Vicki will discuss a different book from the fantasy genre. A great podcast if you love talking about fantasy and are looking for recommendations.

The death of Emperor Benjamin shatters a hundred years of peace in the fabled land of Velicorte. Young Empress-to-be Leeta Shepard, together with her faithful steed Sampson, join General Silas Goldfeather, the Emporer's oldest confidant, and Jeremiah S. Wolfwood, a roguish barkeep to re-unite the land against an invasion of druids and their goblin allies. But Leeta's only hope lies in the fabled "Archer of Queen City," a hero of legend, prophesied to save her people from their most dreadful foe

Welcome to Brother Knows Quest, the podcast where I (Ramie) introduce my sister (Beth) to the wonderful world of tabletop role-playing games. Each episode, we'll explore a different game, genre, or theme, and share our thoughts, opinions, and experiences. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or a curious newbie, join us as we dive into the stories, mechanics, and characters of various ttrpgs. This is Brother Knows Quest, and we're ready to roll! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Congrats, you are one chat away from treasure! 🤩 We're Gwen and Mimi, two avid readers. After a few months discussing books and suggesting reads to each other, we realised that the books we both loved were written in the 20th century. This is how we created the only conversational podcast focusing on books of the 20th century, famous or awaiting world-wide recognition. Because not all the great books are official classics, and because we take a personal approach to reading. We believe that each reader has their preferences, and that it’s perfectly ok to dislike books generally acclaimed ...

Every Monday, hosts Aaron and Leyla bounce a media recommendation to one another in order to bolster - or in some cases, really, really test - their long-distance friendship. Join us for a discussion on anything from our favorite Terrible Boys to the profitability of grown men dressing up as Bulbasaur and loudly shouting their own names.

Join Slava and Jonathan as they discuss the books they are reading. Explore world-building, characters, and story development—and share some laughs along the way. Side Quest — a literary adventure podcast.

Join me, James, as I continue my journey through the infinite library. Each episode, I rate and review my current read, giving my spoiler-free synopsis and overall thoughts. Paper Quest is available on audio through your favorite podcast apps, and on video through YouTube! Please also check out social media links below for more content! Consider supporting the show on Patreon for just $1 a month! Patreon https://www.patreon.com/paperquest YouTube: Paper Quest: A Book Review Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHYJ6Qs54YEBCmdP-MeHc3w Instagram: @paperquestpodcast https://www.instagram.

Journey with us as we unravel ancient legends, decode cryptic maps, and brave the echoing chambers of Hiraeth's hidden realms. New episodes bi-weekly

Parallel Quest is a podcast that talks about the stories we love and shares our personal stories of how they have impacted our lives. The discussions cover all sorts of stories from a variety of different media forms such as books, movies, and video games. Put on your nostalgia goggles and join the journey of Parallel Quest. Cody and Zach have been close friends since high school, who love stories and the craft of storytelling. Parallel Quest is their journey in sharing personal stories from the first, fifth, or 100th time they have absorbed a particular story. Rather than a traditional "...

Dark Quest is the second volume of the Targa Trilogy, which is the cornerstone of the epic fantasy Alcea Collection which spans seventeen volumes in three series. The Targa Trilogy began with Origin Scroll. The evil magician, Sarac, has been banished to another Universe, but his followers strive to free him. Sarac’s assistant. Mordac, gathers hundreds of dark magicians and instructs them to gather every book in the world, no matter what it takes. While his minions brutally execute his orders, Mordac plots the downfall of all of the governments on the continent. As Alexander and Jenneva try ...