Kitab Adab al-Dunya w'al-Din (The Ethics of Religion and of this World) by Abu al-Hasan Ali Ibn Muhammad Ibn Habib AL-MAWARDI (972 - 1058) Genre(s): Political Science, Other religions Read by: Youssef Safiljil (Dr. Fighter) in Arabic Chapters: 00:00:00 - 00 - مقدمة المؤلف 00:04:02 - 01 - الباب الأول: في فضل العقل وذم الهوى 00:59:28 - 02 - 1 الباب الثاني: أدب العلم 01:59:34 - 03 - الباب الثاني: أدب العلم 2 02:55:45 - 04 - الباب الثاني: أدب العلم 3 03:36:39 - 05 - الباب الثالث: أدب الدين 1 04:36:49 - 06 - الباب الثالث : أدب الدين 2 05:35:59 - 07 - الباب الثالث: أدب الدين 3 05:42:10 - 08 - الباب الرابع: أدب الدنيا 1 06:35:48 - 09 - الباب الرابع: أدب الدنيا 2 Al-Mawardi (Alboacen) was one of the famous Islamic authors and jurists. He was a well-known man in the 'Abbassid' empire—a mature thinker who left a legacy of many excellent books which represent Islamic culture. He lived at a time when the 'Abbasid' empire was in highly advanced state, scientifically and culturally. The book is divided into five chapters; the first chapter: ‘Virtue of the Intellect and Censure of Immoral Desires' is a philosophical look includes Islamic and non-Islamic opinions. It could be considered an introduction to Chapter 4 'Ethics of Life' which is an economic and social context more or less close to Ibn- Khuldoon in his introduction. The second chapter: 'Ethics of Knowledge' is devoted to pure Islamic subjects which reflect the views of Muslims thoughout the generations, since lifetime of the Messenger, peace be upon him, up until the author's days. The third chapter, 'Ethics of Religion', and the fifth, 'Ethics of the Spirit', are a mixture of religious, Islamic points of view and logical concepts that add the fourth dimension to life, which is the metaphysical dimension, that supports the material, social and political aspects of life. (Summary by Youssef Safiljil; Edited by Nicholas19) More information: http://librivox.org/kitab-adab-al-dunya-wal-din-the-ethics-of-religion-and-of-this-world-by-abu-al-hasan-ali-ibn-muhammad-ibn-habib-al-mawardi/

Pollyanna by Eleanor H. PORTER (1868 - 1920) Genre(s): General Read by: Mary Anderson in English Chapters: 00:00:00 - 01 - Miss Polly 00:10:23 - 02 - Old Tom and Nancy 00:18:06 - 03 - The Coming of Pollyanna 00:34:54 - 04 - The Little Attic Room 00:52:45 - 05 - The Game 01:03:53 - 06 - A Question of Duty 01:22:11 - 07 - Pollyanna and Punishments 01:34:55 - 08 - Pollyanna Pays a Visit 01:53:04 - 09 - Which Tells of the Man 02:02:21 - 10 - A Surprise for Mrs. Snow 02:20:51 - 11 - Introducing Jimmy 02:41:37 - 12 - Before the Ladies Aide 02:50:00 - 13 - In Pendleton Woods 03:04:22 - 14 - Just a Matter of Jelly 03:16:02 - 15 - Dr. Chilton 03:35:52 - 16 - A Red Rose and a Lace Shawl 03:51:27 - 17 - 'Just Like a Book' 04:04:46 - 18 - Prisms 04:16:12 - 19 - Which is Somewhat Surprising 04:23:20 - 20 - Which is More Surprising 04:35:54 - 21 - A Question is Answered 04:49:28 - 22 - Sermons and Woodboxes 05:06:56 - 23 - An Accident 05:18:41 - 24 - John Pendleton 05:32:41 - 25 - A Waiting Game 05:44:31 - 26 - A Door Ajar 05:51:49 - 27 - Two Visits 06:06:37 - 28 - The Game and It's Players 06:32:16 - 29 - Through an Open Window 06:42:00 - 30 - Jimmy Takes the Helm 06:48:06 - 31 - A New Uncle 06:51:57 - 32 - Which is a Letter From Pollyanna Pollyanna tells the story of Pollyanna Whittier, a young girl who goes to live with her wealthy Aunt Polly after her father's death. Pollyanna's philosophy of life centers around what she calls 'The Glad Game': she always tries to find something to be glad about in every situation, and to always do without delay whatever she thinks is right. With this philosophy, and her own sunny personality, she brings so much gladness to her aunt's dispirited New England town that she transforms it into a pleasant, healthy place to live. Eventually, however, even Pollyanna's robust optimism is put to the test when she loses the use of her legs in an accident. (written by Mary Anderson) More information: http://librivox.org/pollyanna-by-eleanor-h-porter/

The Annals Vol 2 by Publius Cornelius TACITUS (56 - 117), translated by Alfred John CHURCH (1829 - 1912) and William Jackson BRODRIBB (1829 - 1905) Genre(s): Antiquity Read by: Graham Redman, safemouse, Sibella Denton, Justin Brett, Kalynda, Andrew Coleman in English Chapters: 00:00:00 - 01 - Book 04, Part 1 00:29:56 - 02 - Book 04, Part 2 01:07:38 - 03 - Book 04, Part 3 01:38:12 - 04 - Book 04, Part 4 02:02:41 - 05 - Book 05 02:18:25 - 06 - Book 06, Part 1 02:49:19 - 07 - Book 06, Part 2 03:09:14 - 08 - Book 06, Part 3 The Annals was Tacitus' final work, covering the period from the death of Augustus Caesar in the year 14. He wrote at least 16 books, but books 7-10 and parts of books 5, 6, 11 and 16 are missing. Book 6 ends with the death of Tiberius and books 7-12 presumably covered the reigns of Caligula and Claudius. The remaining books cover the reign of Nero, perhaps until his death in June 68 or until the end of that year, to connect with the Histories. The second half of book 16 is missing, ending with the events of the year 66. We do not know whether Tacitus completed the work or whether he finished the other works that he had planned to write; he died before he could complete his planned histories of Nerva and Trajan, and no record survives of the work on Augustus Caesar and the beginnings of the Empire with which he had planned to complete his work as an historian. (Summary from Wikipedia.) More information: http://librivox.org/tacitus-annals-vol-2-trans-church-and-brodribb/

Woman in Science by John Augustine ZAHM (1851 - 1921) Genre(s): *Non-fiction, History , Science Read by: Nadine Eckert-Boulet, Leni, Sirmelja, Ruth Golding, Amy Gramour, Ralph Kerwin, Availle, J. M. Smallheer, Mich_elle, Bellona Times, Kara Shallenberg, Beth Thomas, TriciaG, Stephanie Lee in English Chapters: 00:00:00 - 13 - Women in Physics 00:33:04 - 14 - Women in Chemistry 01:09:46 - 15 - Women in the Natural Sciences, Part 1 01:32:30 - 16 - Women in the Natural Sciences, Part 2 01:59:20 - 17 - Women in Medicine and Surgery, Part 1 02:42:39 - 18 - Women in Medicine and Surgery, Part 2 03:23:42 - 19 - Women in Archæology, Part 1 03:55:23 - 20 - Women in Archæology, Part 2 04:18:02 - 21 - Women as Inventors, Part 1 04:39:16 - 22 - Women as Inventors, Part 2 05:04:12 - 23 - Women as Inspirers and Collaborators in Science, Part 1 05:30:07 - 24 - Women as Inspirers and Collaborators in Science, Part 2 05:58:29 - 25 - The Future of Women in Science: Summary and Epilogue, Part 1 06:32:19 - 26 - The Future of Women in Science: Summary and Epilogue, Part 2 A history of woman's role in science through the ages and the many contributions she has made. (summary by Guero) More information: http://librivox.org/woman-in-science-by-john-augustine-zahm/