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Guidance for those facing the end of life transition of a loved one. Useful information along with comforting stories, poems and prayers, to help your loved one, yourself, family, and friends through the challenging days ahead. A book to share. A book to keep.

This magnetic new recording of F. Scott Fitzgerald's most famous novel is read by award-winning actor Allyn Burrows, who masterfully transports listeners into the era of jazz as the mysteries and romance of millionaire Jay Gatsby and his former lover Daisy are unveiled. This recording is followed by The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Exclusive to Audible, the readings are followed by an interview with Allyn Burrows and producer Alison Larkin, in which Burrows talks about his experience narrating F. Scott Fitzgerald during the pandemic.

"Il Grande Gatsby" ("The Great Gatsby") è un romanzo di Francis Scott Fitzgerald pubblicato per la prima volta a New York il 10 aprile 1925 e definito da T.S. Eliot "il primo passo in avanti fatto dalla narrativa americana dopo Henry James". Ambientato a New York e a Long Island durante l'estate del 1922, "Il Grande Gatsby" è il più acuto ritratto dell'anima dell'età del jazz, con le sue contraddizioni, il suo vittimismo e la sua tragicità. La storia, che seguendo la tecnica di Henry James viene raccontata da uno dei personaggi, narra la tragedia del mito americano.

This book is based upon one fundamental idea: that treasure can be found within the context of a long-term committed relationship, which can be found nowhere else. This is a depository of tools, tips, and techniques intended to guide listeners in finding diamonds that can only be forged in a relationship. From marriage, to business partnerships, cooperatives, and other duos and teams, our connections can reveal miracles yet to be discovered.

Angels are all around; perhaps one is hovering above you now. I am Nigel, Guardian Angel serving Most-High. Join me as I begin my 100th assignment, guarding a daughter of Eve, for the duration of her life. My fallen, ex-best-friend Azabel is out to destroy her, but I have sharpened my sword for the battle. You will be my companion as I accompany her through the diverse and exciting chapters of her life, including life inside the womb, living with a disability, a faith-inspiring camp, love, hope, death, faith, and a surprise future.

Three professional narrators, Mike Vendetti, Kathy Verduin, and Stephen Jay Cohen, lend their voices to what is considered by many to be one of F. Scott Fitzgerald's greatest novels, The Great Gatsby. Travel back with them to the Jazz Age, where the wealthy and entitled collide with pretenders and common citizens.

Often considered one of the greatest novels in American classic literature, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is the story about a young man named Nick Carraway, who moves to Long Island in pursuit of his dream of becoming a bond salesman, and his next door neighbor, a self-made millionaire named Jay Gatsby, a man who lives a lavish lifestyle, and likes to throw extravagant parties every weekend. As the two get better acquainted, Carraway is thrust into Gatsby’s world of over the top parties, and his love and desire for a married woman he once knew named Daisy Buchanan.

A tragic near-death accident turns triumphant and even joy-filled as the God of Grace pours his lavish love on Sheila Preston Fitzgerald, a Southern belle who brings her tenacious, can-do spirit to the fight for her life. Join Sheila as she recounts her heartfelt - at times horrific, at times hilarious - journey.

Considered one of the greatest American novels ever written, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald follows a cast of characters living in the fictional towns of West Egg and East Egg on prosperous Long Island in the summer of 1922. The story of the book primarily concerns the young and mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his quixotic passion and obsession to reunite with his ex-lover, the beautiful former debutante Daisy Buchanan. Midwesterner Nick Carraway is lured into the lavish world of his neighbor, Gatsby.

Cesar D’Angelo was 10 when his father was killed in the mines. Cesar, the oldest boy in his family, had to take his father’s place working for the coal company. His first job was working high up in the dangerous coal breakers. At the age of 12, he went down into the blackish, coal dusted mines to begin his long mining career. His first job was sitting in the dark alone for 10 to 12 hours a day as a door keeper. Later he became a spragger, mule driver, and had various other jobs until becoming a lifetime coal miner.

When Harry meets Sally, he saves her from a horde of walking dead and promises to give her all she could ever want or need as long as she, in turn, promises to accept his terms. What could a man who has everything possibly need from her? It isn't your standard love story. This is a story about necessity and desire.

The Great Gatsby, the 1925 novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, follows a cast of characters on Long Island in the summer of 1922. It is considered a classic of the Jazz Age or Roaring Twenties. The story is told by Nick Carraway, a Yale University graduate from the Midwest who has moved to New York to pursue a stock-market career. Recounting the events of a summer he spent on Long Island, his narrative emerges as a series of flashbacks.

Sadie Larcen may have defeated the traitorous Queen Estancia, but she’s quite happy to be home with her family. Unfortunately, their fiendish neighbor, Mr. Marshall, is still up to no good. He’s called a press conference with plans to introduce the world to a living, breathing Bigfoot. As a Sasquatch expert, Sadie’s mother, Amy, is coerced into lending her expertise to the spectacle. When Sadie and her brother Brady spy nefarious, uninvited guests at the gathering, they know there’s trouble brewing in the Tethered World.

Are you in turmoil over a decision you’re making? This audiobook can help you. Over 30 years ago, the author was eaten alive by a life decision and made a small but miraculous discovery: a powerful, step-by-step process for making decisions that he now calls the reflection method. Deceptively simple, it's helped him sort and evaluate options and make the best decisions of his life - ones that he’s never regretted.

Welcome to the GOALS podcast, The Business Case For Women's Sports, presented by Ally, where we explore every corner of the women’s sports industry from the field to the front office. Hosted by Caroline Fitzgerald, this podcast features interviews with leaders in women's sports that dig into topics like data insights, marketing strategies, and sponsorship deals. We believe that it’s good business to invest in women’s sports, and our #GOAL is to prove it.

Comedian Alan Fitzgerald welcomes you to his new podcast, Fuck City USA. What happens in Fuck City does NOT stay in Fuck City. This is a no holds barred trigger fest baby. Alan is known for his hilariously deranged, wild, and twisted thoughts so sit back and enjoy!

WHO ARE WE? ”Cousins, Real Estate Investors, Educators, Podcasts and one‘s even an Author!” Cousins Alex and James Fitzgerald, hosts of The Double Shot Podcast, are under 35yr property professionals who’ve collectively transacted over $500M of real estate and are investors themselves. Each week they digest the key headlines relevant to business and investing with a lean toward the millennial perspective and a focus on how Australians can most affectively use real estate as their key investment strategy. They also both work for Custodian, a company founded by CEO and Author John ...

Welcome to a world of short tales played out through drama and fiction. The first dramatic tale, 'Abel Cain', unfolds with a story of despair on the high seas. Thanks for listening.

Welcome to the Haumea ecocultural podcast where Cathy Fitzgerald (Ireland) with philosopher, Nikos Patedakis PhD., (California) host insightful conversations with leading cultural workers about the power of creativity for the ecological emergency. Creativity, rising on a tide of holistic ecosocial values echoes growing understanding of ecological interdependence. Such creativity can help us imagine how to live well to advance enduring wellbeing for all species on Earth, now and for future generations.

Good friends Cat Crimins and John Fitzgerald tell each other about mistakes they've made. Some small, some big. All funny.