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What is it in Homer's Odyssey that has so enthralled readers from around the world for thousands of years? By joining Professor Vandiver for these 12 lectures on the Odyssey, you'll find out why.This literary exploration centers on a single provocative question about the epic poem's protagonist, Odysseus: Why does he long so powerfully to go home? To probe the depths of this question, you'll embark on meticulous, insightful examinations of the most important episodes in the Odyssey.

The Aeneid is the great national epic of ancient Rome, and one of the most important works of literature ever written. And with Professor Vandiver's 12 instructive lectures, you'll enter fully into the gripping tale that Virgil tells. Join Aeneas on his long journey west from ruined Troy to the founding of a new nation in Italy, and see how he weaves a rich network of compelling human themes. Your encounter with the Aeneid focuses on careful, detailed examinations of the epic's background, main themes, and significant episodes.

For thousands of years, Homer's ancient epic poem the

Iliad has enchanted readers from around the world. When you join Professor Vandiver for this lecture series on the Iliad, you'll come to understand what has enthralled and gripped so many people. Her compelling 12-lecture look at this literary masterpiece -whether it's the work of many authors or the "vision" of a single blind poet - makes it vividly clear why, after almost 3,000 years, the

Iliad remains not only among the greatest adventure stories ever told but also one of the most compelling meditations on the human condition ever written.

For aspiring writers, few experiences offer the thrill of a well-taught creating writing workshop - imagine the surge of fresh ideas filling your mind, exercise by exercise, as you absorb the skills of the craft from a seasoned expert almost effortlessly. Now you can experience this unmatched way of learning - at your own convenience - with Elizabeth Ayres' The Ultimate Creative Writing Workshop.

Procrastination is a killer of dreams. The ability to get things done and be more productive supercharges your day and allows you to fly through your to-do list. This hypnosis session is intended to tap into the part of the mind that finds motivation and inspiration easily. It is the part of your brain that initiates action and compels you to make the most of each day. This hypnosis uses neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), which utilizes specialized sentence structures aimed at directing messages at the subconscious.

Procrastination is a killer of dreams. The ability to get things done and be more productive supercharges your day and allows you to fly through your to-do list. This hypnosis session is intended to tap into the part of the mind that finds motivation and inspiration easily. It is the part of your brain that initiates action and compels you to make the most of each day. This hypnosis uses neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), which utilizes specialized sentence structures aimed at directing messages at the subconscious.

Guided Meditation for Anxiety and Worrying attempts to help people relax and reduce worrying though meditation.

Stress is an everyday part of life - though, as you probably know - it can feel overwhelming. Learning how to deal with stress is a valuable skill that will help you move through life with more inner peace and happiness. This hypnosis is meant to help trigger more healthy responses towards stress and anxiety. It utilizes neuro-linguistic programming (also known as NLP) to confuse the brain through specific sentence structures, allowing messages to enter directly into the subconscious.

A positive mind can lead to more positive outcomes, which is why it is worth it to increase your optimism, change your thinking patterns for the better, and send out more positive vibes into the universe. Positive thinking has the power to change lives for those that allow themselves to be transformed into the loving and compassionate beings they already are on the inside. Let this transformation happen for you and watch as your world changes before your eyes. This hypnosis is 14 minutes long and is a part of the Beach Hypnosis and Meditation Series.

This hypnosis session is intended to help you achieve quality sleep while sleeping through the night. It is specialized to induce the REM sleep cycle, which is necessary in order to feel refreshed in the morning. The hypnosis is about 18 minutes long and is a part of the Beach Hypnosis and Meditation series. The beach is the most effective place to induce a mindful and relaxed state of mind. This audiobook includes seven different ocean and beach soundtracks to help diversify your sessions.

This hypnosis is designed to reduce anxiety, relieve stress, and increase your happiness. It is 15 minutes long and is a part of the Beach Hypnosis and Meditation Series. The author recommends you listen to this hypnosis on a regular basis, whenever you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed.

Sit down and get motivated with this guided meditation for motivation.

Witness the "works and wonders" of the ancient world through the eyes of its first great historian in this sparkling series of 24 lectures from a much-honored teacher and classical scholar.Herodotus (c. 484-420 B.C.E.) was a Greek who was born in what is now the modern Turkish resort town of Bodrum and who died, so tradition says, in the south of Italy. In between, his tirelessly inquiring mind took him from one corner of the known world to another.

From the anonymous author of the Epic of Gilgamesh in ancient Mesopotamia to William Faulkner writing about Mississippi 3,600 years later, many of Western culture's greatest figures have been writers. Their landmark themes, unique insights into human nature, dynamic characters, experimental storytelling techniques, and rich philosophical ideas helped create the vibrant storytelling methods we find reflected in today's authors.

Greek tragedy was a dramatic form that flourished for less than a full century. And yet it remains vibrant, alive, and productive today. And the form's masterpieces help us-as perhaps they helped their original audiences-grasp a fuller sense of the terror and wonder of life. Professor Vandiver has designed these 24 rich and rewarding lectures to give you a full overview of Greek tragedy, both in its original setting and as a lasting contribution to the artistic exploration of the human condition.

America has given birth to a wisdom tradition entirely its own, a spirituality that is as diverse as its people, and that respects the freedom and uniqueness of each individual. Judeo-Christian traditions and the meditation practices of Asia and India...modern science and Native American teachings...Sufism and transpersonal psychology - The New American Spirituality explores what happens when these and other traditions cohabitate our unique cultural landscape.

Losing weight can be difficult if you don't mentally prepare for the journey. Hypnosis is a way to prepare your subconscious for positive change and weight loss. This hypnosis is about 14 minutes long and is a part of the Beach Hypnosis and Meditation Series. The beach is the most effective place to induce a mindful and relaxed state of mind. Research has indicated the sound of water has a calming effect on the brain, leading to increased mindfulness, deep relaxation, and a feeling of being one with the universe.

These 24 lectures are a vibrant introduction to the primary characters and most important stories of classical Greek and Roman mythology. Among those you'll investigate are the accounts of the creation of the world in Hesiod's Theogony and Ovid's Metamorphoses; the gods Zeus, Apollo, Demeter, Persephone, Hermes, Dionysos, and Aphrodite; the Greek heroes, Theseus and Heracles (Hercules in the Roman version); and the most famous of all classical myths, the Trojan War.

Sci-fi writer Elizabeth Bear joins Gabriel Fleming in the Audible Studios to talk about her work.

Anything Is Possible tells the story of the inhabitants of rural, dusty Amgash, Illinois, the hometown of Lucy Barton, a successful New York writer who finally returns, after 17 years of absence, to visit the siblings she left behind. Reverberating with the deep bonds of family and the hope that comes with reconciliation, Anything Is Possible again underscores Elizabeth Strout's place as one of America's most respected and cherished authors.