This lecture discusses the science fiction and fantasy author, Ursula K. Leguin's novel, A Wizard of Earthsea, the first of six Earthsea books
It focuses specifically on Ged/Sparrowhawk's encounter with the younger dragons and the great dragon off the shores of the Isle of Pendor
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Thomas Hobbes, Leviathan - Wit, Judgement, And Fancy - Sadler's Lectures
This lecture discusses key ideas from the modern philosopher Thomas Hobbes' work Leviathan It focuses specifically on first part of chapter 8 where he discusses what he calls "intellectual virtues", meaning the abilities of the mind that people praise, which he frames in terms of ... Show More
15m 32s
Oct 9
Thomas Hobbes, Leviathan - The Ends Of Discourse - Sadler's Lectures
This lecture discusses key ideas from the modern philosopher Thomas Hobbes' work Leviathan It focuses specifically on chapter 7, where he identifies and discusses what he calls the ends of mental and verbal discourse, and clarifies when the discourse people engage in results in m ... Show More
14m 10s
Apr 2021
The Mermaid of Zennor (Pre-Intermediate)
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In Zennor, a village in Cornwall, there is a carving of a mermaid in the local church. How did it get there? Well, hundreds of years ago, a strange but beautiful woman visited the town, and caught the eye of a young man called ... Show More
21m 23s
Jun 2022
What to Read This Summer with Dr. Kimberly Parker: Episode 130
Wondering what to read this summer? Look no further! In this episode, Elena shares her top book recommendations for personal growth, professional development, and distraction. She also shares what’s on her to-read list this summer, and is joined by fellow author, Dr. Kimberly Par ... Show More
39m 52s
Dec 2021
The Very Hungry Dragon (Beginner)
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Grella is a strange dragon: she'll eat everything except jewels, and what dragon doesn't eat jewels? So one day, her mother takes away all the other food in the house, and Grella is forced to try the dreaded jewels. Except she ... Show More
20m 31s
Jun 2021
Ep. 310 Recent books that are worth the hype!
Summer reading season is in FULL SWING, and that means you are probably hearing about great books everywhere you turn. But how many of those books live up to the hype? This week, Meg is joined by Sorta Awesome Regular and author Katie Proctor, and they are here to give you the ru ... Show More
1h 9m
Mar 2019
Ep. 61 | Australia and the Surrounding Archipelago
For March, Jaclyn and Kendra, with special guest Winnie Loo, talk about women writers from Australia and the surrounding archipelago! Find a full version of the show for this episode on our website.Use code READINGWOMEN15 to get 15% off your purchase in our Reading Women Store. C ... Show More
42m 24s