96 Results for : unpretentious
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75 Classical Myths Condensed from Their Primary Sources , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 534min
75 Classical Myths Condensed from their Primary Sources is designed to familiarize students with these stories in the most economical and accessible way possible. This text provides condensed versions of the essential myths and legends of the Greeks and Romans, as told by their primary sources. The streamlined stories, which retain much of the drama, irony, and pathos of the originals, include Homeric epics, Greek tragedies, Vergil’s Aeneid, the most famous episodes of Ovid’s Metamorphoses and Hesiod’s poems, and more. Based on their primary sources, the stories selected for this book are not adapted to or enmeshed in the author’s interpretation of them. 75 Classical Myths is an unpretentious work that fulfills a genuine need in a way that saves students both time and money. Students will acquire a foundation of familiarity with the whole range of Classical Greek and Roman myths and legends with relative ease. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Mark Whitten. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/012431/bk_adbl_012431_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Age of Innocence , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 667min
The real loneliness is living among all these kind people who only ask one to pretend! Awarded the 1921 Pulitzer Prize (the first to be presented to a woman), Edith Wharton's The Age of Innocence is a powerful depiction of love and desire in New York's glamorous Gilded Age. When Newland Archer, happily engaged to May Welland, meets his fiancée's cousin Ellen, his entire future is cast into doubt: strong-willed, witty, and entirely unpretentious, Ellen is unlike any woman he has ever met. He is torn between his infatuation for her and his duty to marry May. In subtle and elegant language, Wharton delivers a critical look at the social mores of the time. Laurel Lefkow gives a tender and sympathetic interpretation. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Laurel Lefkow. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/naxo/001343/bk_naxo_001343_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Reluctant to Wed: Arranged Marriage Series, Book 1 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 657min
To keep her parents from losing their farm in Pennsylvania, Emma agrees to travel to England and accept her grandfather’s offer to arrange a marriage for her with the Earl of Devonport. She secretly hopes marriage to this stranger will lead to love.To honor his father, Devon agrees to marry Emma. A marriage of convenience is acceptable to the earl who wants no emotional ties. He needs an heir and not a demanding wife who would impinge on his freedom. She would be well provided for and have no cause for complaint. Emma’s straightforward and unpretentious manner draws Devon’s reluctant admiration. Unfortunately, long-held fears are not easily overcome. When the unexpected happens, all hope seems lost. Emma must learn to trust God while surrendering her dreams and expectations into his care.This is the first book in the Arranged Marriage Series. It is a Christian historical romance. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Alex Lee. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/226275/bk_acx0_226275_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Fresh Air, Richard Russo and remembering Larry Rivers, Hörbuch, Digital, 44min
Novelist Richard Russo and remembering painter Larry Rivers on this edition of Fresh Air. Richard Russo won a Pulitzer Prize for his novel Empire Falls which was also a national best seller. His subject matter is working-class unpretentious people. He's written five novels in all, including Mohawk, The Risk Pool, and Nobody's Fool. His latest book is a collection of stories, The Whore's Child and Other Stories. Painter Larry Rivers died August 14th at the age of 78. The cause was cancer of the liver. The Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D.C. recently ran the first major retrospective of Rivers' work, covering five decades of his output. Rivers has been called the father of Pop Art, and is considered one of the most important artists in the figurative tradition. (Broadcast Dates: August 19, 2002 and October 27, 1992) Language: English. Narrator: Terry Gross. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/rt/whyy/020819/rt_whyy_020819_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Abode
The yearning for a life of pared-down purity has built to a roar, and Serena Mitnik-Miller and Mason St. Peter-the husband-and-wife owners of General Store, one of California's most talked-about shops-are at the forefront. In Abode: Thoughtful Living with Less, these tastemakers make a graceful case for living better no matter your budget or abilities, guiding you to create a space this is simple and true. Their time-tested methods create interiors that maximize openness, strip a building back to its bones, and amplify natural light, evoking unpretentious tranquility. The blueprint for their signature aesthetic is all here: the embrace of elemental materials, curation of handcrafted objects, and collection of furnishings from eras when craftsmanship was king. This edit of Mitnik-Miller and St. Peter's greatest collaborations will take you through their breathtaking rooms, masterpieces of warm minimalism. Abode is a glimpse into the couple's process and a guide to manifesting your own beautiful interiors.- Shop: buecher
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All In Good Taste (eBook, ePUB)
New York Times Bestseller: Become the hostess everyone wants an invitation from. in this charming guide to entertaining, kate spade new york throws rigid rules out the door and shares unpretentious ideas for the modern-day hostess that are easy, festive, authentic, and always with an air of deliberate polish. filled with how-tos, personal essays, anecdotes, recipes, and a liberal dash of style, all in good taste will transform you into the hostess everyone wants an invitation from. the book covers the essential lost arts-how to shuck an oyster, curate a vibrant guest list, guide a dinner-table discussion-right alongside modern conundrums such as Instagram etiquette at dinner. whether you entertain a little or a lot, or just love being the person everyone wants to sit next to at dinner, all in good taste is the modern classic you'll treasure for years. Disclaimer: The wine stain on the cover of the book is a design element and is intentional.- Shop: buecher
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An Improvised Life: A Memoir , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 254min
In this insightful memoir, Oscar-winning actor Alan Arkin reflects back on finding his place as an actor and what theater—specifically the improvisational sort—has taught him about the craft and life. Alan Arkin knew he was going to be an actor from the age of five. From this early age, he recognized that “every film I saw, every play, every piece of music fed an unquenchable need to turn myself into something other than what I was.” An Improvised Life is Arkin’s wise and unpretentious recollection of the process, artistic and personal, of becoming an actor and a revealing look into the creative mind of one of the best practitioners on the stage and screen. Arkin, in a manner that is direct, down-to-earth, accessible, and articulate, reveals not just insights about himself but truths for the rest of us about our sense of self, our work, and our relationships with others. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Alan Arkin. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/blak/004208/bk_blak_004208_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Wine. All the Time.: The Casual Guide to Confident Drinking , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 341min
A fresh, fun, and unpretentious guide to wine from Marissa A. Ross, official wine columnist for Bon Appétit. Does the thought of having to buy wine for a dinner party stress you out? Is your go-to strategy to pick the bottle with the coolest label? Are you tired of choosing pairings based on your wallet rather than your palate? Fear not! Bon Appétit wine columnist and Wine. All the Time. blogger Marissa A. Ross is here to help. In this utterly accessible yet comprehensive guide to wine, Ross will help listeners to understand the ins and outs of wine culture, from how to describe what they're drinking to finding the best bottle for their budget to picking the perfect red for a boyfriend's discerning parents. Told in her signature comedic voice, with personal anecdotes woven in among its lessons, Wine. All the Time. will teach listeners to sip confidently and make them laugh as they're doing it. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Marissa A. Ross. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/peng/003185/bk_peng_003185_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Wine for Normal People: A Guide for Real People Who Like Wine, But Not the Snobbery That Goes with It , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 860min
This is a fun but respectful (and very comprehensive) guide to everything you ever wanted to know about wine from the creator and host of the popular podcast Wine for Normal People, described by Imbibe magazine as "a wine podcast for the people". More than 60,000 listeners tune in every month to learn a not-snobby wine vocabulary, how and where to buy wine, how to read a wine label, how to smell, swirl, and taste wine, and so much more! Rich with charts, maps, and lists - and the author's deep knowledge and unpretentious delivery - this vividly illustrated, down-to-earth handbook is a must-have resource for millennials starting to buy, boomers who suddenly have the time and money to hone their appreciation, and anyone seeking a relatable introduction to the world of wine.PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Elizabeth Schneider. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/050251/bk_adbl_050251_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Dad, the Man Who Lied to Save the Planet: 12 Timeless Virtues Handed Down to a Son by an Everyday Dad , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 105min
Recalling his growing-up years in Los Angeles following World War II, author James Pratt describes 12 lessons he learned from observing his father, an unpretentious and uneducated man who acquired little of this world's wealth but who lived an honorable life. "For some, these 12 virtues may seem antiquated, out of date, or hopelessly provincial," writes Pratt. "I don't see it that way. What my father practiced and conveyed to me were principles that made it possible for children to grow up in a stable, two-parent home, where there was a widely accepted code of decency, honesty, honor, and patriotism." This book recalls simpler times, when Southern California was still filled with dusty little towns and when a man could have purchased the bean fields that have become LAX for five dollars an acre - if he had somehow had five dollars. Listeners will enjoy this loving retrospective, a fitting tribute to dads everywhere. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: James Michael Pratt. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/003828/bk_acx0_003828_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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