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    For over two thousand years, this books has been the foundation of Chinese family life.   Based on a series of conversations with Confucius, and supplemented by a series of story examples by an Emperor in the 11th Century, it is essential to understanding the nature and order of Chinese society. It speaks of how one should behave towards a senior such as one’s parents, elder brother or ruler, and the obligations that follow in the opposite direction. Written in 400BC, the Xiaojang is legendarily a dialogue between Confucius and Zeng Zi, a disciple who was well known for his filial piety.   Since that time, it has been an essential tool of Chinese civilisation, often being...read more

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    It has often been said that there are two basic stories that define the ethos of men and women. For men it is the myth of Superman, the ultra powerful male figure who saves the world against evil. For women it's the Cinderella, the story of a downtrodden young maiden who eventually overcomes the miseries surrounding her to be saved by the dashing, rich and powerful Prince. It is a story that lives in almost every culture around the world to this day. As the story goes Cinderella is a young and beautiful young maiden who embodies the ideal values of good, piousness and ultimate virtue. The story starts with Cinderella living with her widowed father. The father remarries and when he...read more

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    In the middle ages, Christianity shared much with Buddhism and other Eastern philosophies. Read on to learn how Christian mystics came to the same conclusions as those from very different faiths. This edition has been adapted from the 1923 version into modern English to make the ideas more accessible to today's reader, the Cloud of Unknowing distills a complex mystical epistemology and discipline into engagingly readable prose. The Cloud of Unknowing is a work of Christian mysticism written in Middle English in the latter half of the 14th century. It is a spiritual guide, which focuses on using contemplative prayer to know God by abandoning consideration of God's particular activities...read more

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    Here are some of the most beautiful songs of peace and joy that the world possesses. Yet their origin, the date of their writing, and the exact meaning of many of the verses remain one of the great literary mysteries. They have come down to us in a single and very ancient document in Syriac language. Evidently that document is a translation from the original Greek. Critical debate has raged around these Odes; one of the most plausible explanations is that they are songs of newly baptized Christians of the First Century. They are strangely lacking in historical allusions. Their radiance is no reflection of other days. They do not borrow from either the Old Testament or the Gospels. The...read more

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    The Wisdom of Solomon, is a Jewish work written in Greek, generally dated to the mid first century BC. The central theme of the work is 'Wisdom' itself. Wisdom, as it relates to man, is the perfection of knowledge of the righteous as a gift from God showing itself in action. Wisdom, as relating directly to God, is with God from all eternity. The Wisdom of Solomon can be found in the canon of Deuterocanonical books by the Roman Catholic Church but was deemed Apocryphal during the Protestant...read more

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    This Hindi language edition of the Bhagavad Gita is a talk between prince Arjuna and his and charioteer Krishna. At the start of a war between the Pandavas and Kauravas, Arjuna is filled with great despair about the violence the war will cause in the battle against his own kin. He wonders if he should renounce and seeks Krishna's counsel, whose answers constitute the Gita. Krishna counsels Arjuna to 'fulfill his duty to uphold the Dharma' through 'selfless action'.The Krishna–Arjuna dialogues cover a broad range of spiritual topics, touching upon philosophical issues that go far beyond the war According to some, Bhagavad Gita was written by Lord Ganesha which was told to him by...read more

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    The Gita is talk between prince Arjuna and his and charioteer Krishna. At the start of the Dharma Yudhha (righteous war) between the Pandavas and Kauravas, Arjuna is filled with great moral dilemma and despair about the violence and death the war will cause in the battle against his own kin. He wonders if he should renounce and seeks Krishna's counsel, whose answers constitute the Bhagavad Gita. Krishna counsels Arjuna to 'fulfill his Kshatriya (warrior) duty to uphold the Dharma' through 'selfless action'.The Krishna–Arjuna dialogues cover a broad range of spiritual topics, touching upon ethical dilemmas and philosophical issues that go far beyond the war Arjuna faces. According to...read more

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    La fille du grand Vizir met une condition à son mariage : son futur mari doit lui apporter une rose bleue.Le dernier prétendant est un poète et remporte l'honneur tant...read more

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    Karl May ist einer der meistgelesenen deutschen Schriftsteller. Seine Reiseerzählungen aus dem Wilden Westen und dem Orient sind nicht nur durch viele Verfilmungen bekannt, sondern auch durch zahlreiche Hörspielfassungen - z. B. die legendären Hörspiele, die von der Phonogram in den frühen 60ern mit so bekannten Schauspielern wie Charles Brauer, Volker Brandt, Uwe Friedrichsen u.v.a. produziert wurden und die heute hoch gehandelte Raritäten...read more

  • Uwe Storjohann

    Die 'Karl May' Hörspielbox enthält 3 spannende Hörspielklassiker nach den Büchern von 'Karl May': - Winnetou - Der Schatz Im Silbersee - Der Ölprinz Gesamtspielzeit: ca. 160...read more

  • Heinz Dunkhase

    Kaum ein anderer deutscher Schriftsteller hat mit seinen Büchern ähnlich hohe Auflageziffern erreicht wie Karl May. Seit fast 100 Jahren stehen seine Reiseerzählungen und Abenteuergeschichten in Deutschland ununterbrochen auf einem der vordersten Plätze der Bestsellerliste. Gestern wie heute werden Karl Mays Bücher von Jugendlichen und Erwachsenen geradezu verschlungen. Inkl. Winnetou, Der Schatz im Silbersee, Old Surehand, Der Ölprinz, Unter Geiern Diese fünf legendären Original-Hörspiele aus den Jahren 1962 bis 1965 garantieren fesselnde Spannung! Für kleine und große Leute ab ca. 6 Jahren Gesamtspieldauer: ca. 258...read more

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    Bibi geht auf traumhafte Klangreise. Bei einem Ausflug auf die Junghexeninsel lauscht sie dem Wind in den Bäumen, dem leichten Plätschern eines Flusses und dem Regen, der sanft aufs Zeltdach nieselt. Die 'Klangreise auf der Junghexeninsel' sorgt für Entspannung und führt im Nu ins Reich der...read more

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    Bibi geht auf entspannende Klangreise durch den friedlichen Finsterwald. Bei ihrer Wanderung durch den märchenhaften Wald lauscht sie dem Rauschen der Blätter, dem Zwitschern der Vögel und einem fröhlich plätscherndem Bächlein. Die 'Klangreise durch den Finsterwald' sorgt für Entspannung und führt im Nu ins Reich der...read more

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    Bibi geht auf traumhafte Klangreise. Bei einem Gang durch Tante Manias Haus lauscht sie dem prasselnden Kaminfeuer, der leise tickenden Wanduhr, dem süßen Schnurren von Katzen und den Geräuschen im Hexenlabor. Die 'Klangreise durch Tante Manias Haus' sorgt für Entspannung und führt im Nu ins Reich der...read more

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    Beowulf is an Old English epic poem in the tradition of Germanic heroic legend consisting of 3,182 alliterative lines. It is one of the most important and most often translated works of Old English literature. The date of composition is a matter of contention among scholars; the only certain dating is for the manuscript, which was produced between 975 and 1025. Scholars call the anonymous author the 'Beowulf poet'. The story is set in pagan Scandinavia in the 6th century. Beowulf, a hero of the Geats, comes to the aid of Hrothgar, the king of the Danes, whose mead hall in Heorot has been under attack by the monster Grendel. After Beowulf slays him, Grendel's mother attacks the hall and is...read more

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    Bibi geht auf traumhafte Klangreise am Meeresstrand. Begleite sie bei einem Spaziergang durch den Sand, lauscht gemeinsam dem Wellenrauschen der See, einem ruhig dahinfahrenden Schiff, den Möwen am Himmel und den Seelöwen auf einer Sandbank. Dieses fantastische Geräuscherlebnis sorgt für Entspannung und führt im Nu ins Reich der...read more

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    Bibi, Tina und Alexander gehen auf traumhafte 'Klangreise an der Alten Mühle'. Lausche mit ihnen den summenden Bienen, dem Plätschern des Mühlenbachs und den Pferden beim Grasen. Höre einen Kuckuck in den Bäumen und eine Rotte Wildschweine sowie die Enten auf dem Mühlenteich. Dieses fantastische Geräuscherlebnis sorgt für Entspannung und führt im Nu ins Reich der...read more

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    This short audiobook is an article taken from a newspaper called 'The Jewish South' in Richmond VA, March 12, 1897. This is a nineteenth century view of how the number seven has been used in cultures and...read more

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    The story follows Aladdin an impoverished young man that was coax by a magician to find a magic lamp. But little did he know that the magic lamp has a magic genie that can grant any wishes. Aladdin and the Magic Lamp is the original story that has inspired countless adaptions since its...read more

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    'Radiate boundless love towards the entire world.' 'A disciplined mind brings happiness.' 'Give, even if you only have a little.' 'Conquer anger with non-anger.' 'Those who cling to perceptions and views wander the world offending people.' 'Drop by drop is the water pot filled.' Buddhism is one of the world's largest religions and originated 2,500 years ago in India. Buddhists believe that human life is one of suffering and that meditation, spiritual and physical labor, and good behavior are the ways to achieve enlightenment or nirvana. Here are the age-old secrets of the Buddha's inspirational philosophy. Prince Gautama became known as the Buddha or 'Awakened One'. Unlike most...read more