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Christmas Days
- 12 Stories and 12 Feasts for 12 Days
- De: Jeanette Winterson
- Narrado por: Jeanette Winterson, Imogen Church
- Duración: 9 h y 9 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 545
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 495
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 494
These tales open a portal into the spirit of the season, when time slows down and magic starts to happen. From trees with mysterious powers to a tinsel baby that talks, philosophical fairies to flying dogs, a haunted house to a disappearing train, Winterson's innovative stories encompass the childlike and spooky wonder of Christmas, perfect for listening to by the fire with loved ones or while traveling home for the holidays.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Spirited Christmas Listen
- De Sara en 12-30-17
- Christmas Days
- 12 Stories and 12 Feasts for 12 Days
- De: Jeanette Winterson
- Narrado por: Jeanette Winterson, Imogen Church
Light fare for Christmas
Revisado: 12-05-24
I like the fairy tale element of many of the stories. They are creative, but somehow lack depth. Although the ghost stories are interesting, I wasn’t drawn in enough to be scared. The short stories with mainly one character are a bit flat. Maybe I was expecting too much…
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The Secret Life of Words: English Words and Their Origins
- De: Anne Curzan, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Anne Curzan
- Duración: 18 h y 22 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,266
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,130
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,117
From new words such as "bling" and "email" to the role of text messaging and other electronic communications, English is changing all around us. Discover the secrets behind the words in our everyday lexicon with this delightful, informative survey of English, from its Germanic origins to the rise of globalization and cyber-communications. Professor Curzan approaches words like an archaeologist, digging below the surface to uncover the story of words, from the humble "she" to such SAT words as "conflagration" and "pedimanous."
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1 out of 5 stars
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Spoiled by politically correct agenda
- De Slim en 08-31-16
Intriguing insights into English
Revisado: 07-21-22
Although I read some discouraging reviews from some readers, I think they failed to give the book a chance to shine. Yes, Curzan sometimes leaves a gap between sentences. I found her voice kept me awake and focused on the subject at hand. She's an instructor, not a professional reader. The material is nicely organized to keep your interest. This could easily be a boring course. Curzan selected examples that explore the breadth of language and its use by many groups of people. She talks about her topic from various speaker's angles. This is an incredibly thoughtful and insightful course that is oriented to any English speaker who wants to deepen their understanding of English and how language evolves.
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The Great Disruption
- Why the Climate Crisis Will Bring on the End of Shopping and the Birth of a New World
- De: Paul Gilding
- Narrado por: Antony Ferguson
- Duración: 11 h y 1 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 27
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 23
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 24
From author Paul Gilding comes an unflinching look at the challenges we face as a global climate crisis approaches - and the unique opportunities this crisis presents for moving toward an ethic of sustainability.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Convincing
- De KP en 11-23-12
- The Great Disruption
- Why the Climate Crisis Will Bring on the End of Shopping and the Birth of a New World
- De: Paul Gilding
- Narrado por: Antony Ferguson
Great insights lacking acceptance of human nature
Revisado: 10-29-14
Is there anything you would change about this book?
I would attempt to bring the factual in line with a worldview that is accepting of human nature and our lack of foresight.
Who was your favorite character and why?
The narrator was excellent and seemed genuine.
What about Antony Ferguson’s performance did you like?
I felt like he was the writer and was very taken in by his performance.
Did The Great Disruption inspire you to do anything?
Not really. I feel like it laid a foundation for understanding the climate crisis and will lead to something I will do in the future.
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