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Plato's Apology—Socrates' defense speech during his 399 BCE trial for impiety and corrupting the youth, one of the most powerful documents in Western philosophy. Translated by Benjamin Jowett, narrated by Bob Neufeld with full subtitles and background music.

📖 About the Work

The Apology (from Greek apologia, meaning "defense") is Plato's account of the speech Socrates delivered as he unsuccessfully defended himself against charges of corrupting the young and not believing in the gods of Athens. Set in 399 BCE, the work captures Socrates' eloquent defense of his philosophical mission, his commitment to truth over popular opinion, and his unwavering dedication to the examined life. This powerful speech reveals Socrates' character, his methods of inquiry, and the principles he was willing to die for—making it one of the foundational texts of Western philosophy and ethics.

✍️ About Plato

Plato (c. 428–347 BCE) was a Greek philosopher and student of Socrates whose dialogues laid the foundations of Western philosophy. The Apology is one of his most compelling works, capturing the essence of Socratic philosophy and serving as a moving tribute to his teacher who was executed by the Athenian state.

🎙️ Narration & Translation

Bob Neufeld brings powerful narration to Benjamin Jowett's classic translation, with full on-screen subtitles and background music—perfect for philosophy students, those interested in Socratic thought, classical rhetoric, and the foundations of Western ethics.

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Sun Tzu's The Art of War—the ancient Chinese military treatise on strategy, tactics, and conflict that has influenced military leaders, business executives, and thinkers for over 2,500 years. Narrated by Moira Fogarty with full subtitles and Asian-themed background music.

📖 About the Work

The Art of War is a Chinese military treatise written during the 6th century BCE by Sun Tzu. Composed of 13 chapters, each devoted to one aspect of warfare, it has long been praised as the definitive work on military strategies and tactics. The work explores laying plans, waging war, attack by stratagem, tactical dispositions, energy, maneuvering, and the use of spies. Beyond military applications, The Art of War has been successfully applied to business strategy, leadership, negotiations, and competitive situations, making it one of the most influential strategic texts in history.

✍️ About Sun Tzu

Sun Tzu (544–496 BCE) was a Chinese general, military strategist, writer, and philosopher who lived during the Eastern Zhou period. Though little is known about his life, his work has profoundly influenced both Western and East Asian philosophy, military thinking, and strategic planning. His famous maxim "know your enemy and know yourself" remains foundational to strategic thinking worldwide.

🎙️ Narration

Moira Fogarty brings clear narration to this complete reading, with full on-screen subtitles and Asian-themed background music—perfect for strategists, business leaders, students of military history, and anyone interested in strategic thinking and competitive advantage.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – The Art of War by Sun Tzu
• 00:11 – Part 1: Laying Plans
• 04:36 – Part 2: Waging War
• 08:09 – Part 3: Attack by Stratagem
• 12:15 – Part 4: Tactical Dispositions
• 15:26 – Part 5: Energy
• 19:30 – Part 6: Weak Points and Strong
• 25:34 – Part 7: Maneuvering
• 31:04 – Part 8: Variation in Tactics
• 33:54 – Part 9: The Army on the March
• 41:31 – Part 10: Terrain
• 48:04 – Part 11: The Nine Situations
• 1:00:34 – Part 12: The Attack by Fire
• 1:03:59 – Part 13: The Use of Spies

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Henry David Thoreau's On the Duty of Civil Disobedience—a foundational essay on individual conscience versus government authority, arguing that citizens have a duty to resist unjust laws. Narrated by Bob Neufeld with full subtitles and background music.

📖 About the Work

Civil Disobedience (originally titled "Resistance to Civil Government") is a seminal 1849 essay by American transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau. In it, Thoreau argues that individuals should not permit governments to overrule or atrophy their consciences, and that they have a duty to avoid enabling government injustice. Motivated by his opposition to slavery and the Mexican-American War, Thoreau advocates for peaceful resistance to unjust laws. This influential essay inspired leaders including Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr., shaping modern concepts of nonviolent protest and civil rights movements worldwide.

✍️ About Henry David Thoreau

Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862) was an American transcendentalist philosopher, naturalist, and writer. Best known for Walden and Civil Disobedience, his works explore themes of individualism, nature, and resistance to social conformity. Thoreau's writings on civil resistance and conscientious objection have profoundly influenced political philosophy and social movements for over 170 years.

🎙️ Narration

Bob Neufeld brings compelling narration to this foundational political essay, with full on-screen subtitles and background music—perfect for students of political science, activists, those interested in civil rights history, and anyone exploring the relationship between individual conscience and governmental authority.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – Part 1 of Civil Disobedience
• 31:17 – Part 2 of Civil Disobedience

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Hello again! Enjoy this Chillbooks edition of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum - complete audiobook with relaxing music, narrated by Lyn Stanley.

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is an American children's novel written by author L. Frank Baum and illustrated by W. W. Denslow. The first novel in the Oz books, the Kansas farm girl named Dorothy ends up in the magical Land of Oz after she and her pet dog Toto are swept away from their home by a tornado. Upon her arrival in Oz, she learns she cannot return home until she has destroyed the Wicked Witch of the West.

Summary by Wikipedia.

Genre(s): Family Life, Literary Fiction, Free Verse

Language: English

L. Frank Baum (1856 - 1919)

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Lyman Frank Baum (May 15, 1856 – May 6, 1919) was an American author best known for his children's books, particularly The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its sequels. He wrote 14 novels in the Oz series, plus 41 other novels (not including four lost, unpublished novels), 83 short stories, over 200 poems, and at least 42 scripts. He made numerous attempts to bring his works to the stage and screen; the 1939 adaptation of the first Oz book became a landmark of 20th-century cinema.

📘 Narrated by Lyn Stanley

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0:00:00 The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

0:00:14 The Cyclone

0:06:40 The Council with the Munchkins

0:18:10 How Dorothy Saved the Scarecrow

0:29:09 The Road Through the Forest

0:37:57 The Rescue of the Tin Woodman

0:49:32 The Cowardly Lion

0:58:42 The Journey to the Great Oz

1:09:28 The Deadly Poppy Field

1:20:08 The Queen of the Field Mice

1:28:20 The Guardian of the Gates

1:39:21 The Wonderful Emerald City of Oz

1:59:51 The Search for the Wicked Witch

2:20:13 How the Four were Reunited

2:27:01 The Winged Monkeys

2:37:39 The Discovery of Oz the Terrible

2:53:45 The Magic Art of the Great Humbug

2:59:28 How the Balloon was Launched

3:06:11 Away to the South

3:13:23 Attacked by the Fighting Trees

3:19:24 The Dainty China Country

3:28:34 The Lion Becomes the King of Beasts

3:34:12 The Country of the Quadlings

3:39:53 The Good Witch grants Dorothy's Wish

3:47:17 Home Again

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Happy Holidays! Enjoy this Chillbooks edition of "The Prophet" by Gibran Khalil Gibran (Kahlil Gibran) - complete audiobook with relaxing music, narrated by Mark F. Smith.

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The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran

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The prophet Al Mustafa, before leaving the city where he has been living twelve years, stops to address the people. They call out for his words of wisdom on many sides of the human condition, and he addresses them in terms of love and care. He has much to offer from his observations of the people, and he illustrates with images they can relate to.

The author, Gibran, was influenced by the Maronites, the Sufis, and the Baha’i. His philosophy, though deist, is primarily aimed at the good within ourselves, and the common-sense ways in which we can unlock it. An illustration from his chapter on Friendship: “And let your best be for your friend. If he must know the ebb of your tide, let him know its flood also. For what is your friend that you should seek him with hours to kill? Seek him always with hours to live.”

The prophet’s gentle words have inspired their translation into over 108 languages. Listen to them with an open mind. You may find some burdens and frustrations hidden within you eased. - (Summary by Mark F. Smith)

Genre(s): Family Life, Literary Fiction, Free Verse

Language: English

Kahlil Gibran (1883 - 1931)

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Gibran Khalil Gibran (Arabic: جبران خليل جبران) usually referred to in English as Kahlil Gibran, was a Lebanese-American writer, poet and visual artist, also considered a philosopher although he himself rejected the title.

He is best known as the author of The Prophet, which was first published in the United States in 1923 and has since become one of the best-selling books of all time, having been translated into more than 100 languages.

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Arthur Conan Doyle's A Study in Scarlet—the first Sherlock Holmes novel, introducing the legendary consulting detective and Dr. John Watson. A murder mystery in Victorian London with a dramatic flashback to Utah's Mormon settlements. Narrated by David Clarke with full subtitles and background music.

📖 About the Work

A Study in Scarlet (1887) is the first novel featuring Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson, two characters who would become among the most famous in literature. The story begins with Watson, recently returned from Afghanistan, meeting the eccentric Holmes and moving into 221B Baker Street. When a mysterious murder occurs in Lauriston Gardens, Holmes applies his revolutionary methods of deduction to solve the case. The novel's title comes from Holmes' description: "There's the scarlet thread of murder running through the colourless skein of life, and our duty is to unravel it." The narrative includes a dramatic flashback to the American West, revealing the murder's origins in Utah's Mormon country.

✍️ About Arthur Conan Doyle

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) was a British writer and physician who created Sherlock Holmes, one of fiction's most iconic detectives. Written in 1886 and published in 1887, A Study in Scarlet launched a literary phenomenon that would span four novels and 56 short stories. Doyle's creation of the modern detective story influenced countless writers and established many conventions of the mystery genre still used today.

🎙️ Narration

David Clarke brings engaging narration to this complete reading, with full on-screen subtitles and background music—perfect for Sherlock Holmes fans, mystery lovers, and those discovering classic detective fiction.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle
• 00:14 – Book 1, Chapter 1: Mr. Sherlock Holmes
• 17:38 – Book 1, Chapter 2: The Science of Deduction
• 40:04 – Book 1, Chapter 3: The Lauriston Garden Mystery
• 1:04:08 – Book 1, Chapter 4: What John Rance Had to Tell
• 1:19:28 – Book 1, Chapter 5: Our Advertisement Brings a Visitor
• 1:35:07 – Book 1, Chapter 6: Tobias Gregson Shows What He Can Do
• 1:55:55 – Book 1, Chapter 7: Light in the Darkness
• 2:16:42 – Book 2, Chapter 1: On the Great Alkali Plain
• 2:41:31 – Book 2, Chapter 2: The Flower of Utah
• 2:58:09 – Book 2, Chapter 3: John Ferrier Talks with the Prophet
• 3:10:45 – Book 2, Chapter 4: A Flight for Life
• 3:32:21 – Book 2, Chapter 5: The Avenging Angels
• 3:55:26 – Book 2, Chapter 6: Reminiscences of John Watson, M.D.
• 4:22:57 – Book 2, Chapter 7: The Conclusion

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Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol—the beloved Victorian novella about Ebenezer Scrooge's supernatural transformation from miser to humanitarian through visits from Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Narrated by Bob Neufeld with full subtitles and holiday-themed background music.

📖 About the Work

A Christmas Carol (1843) is a novella by Charles Dickens first published on December 17, 1843. The story tells of Ebenezer Scrooge, a cold-hearted miser whose ideological, ethical, and emotional transformation occurs after supernatural visits on Christmas Eve. Through encounters with the ghost of his former partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come, Scrooge witnesses the consequences of his greed and discovers the true meaning of Christmas. The novella met with instant success and critical acclaim, becoming one of the most beloved and frequently adapted stories in English literature.

✍️ About Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens (1812–1870) was an English writer and social critic who created some of literature's most memorable characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works—including Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, David Copperfield, and A Tale of Two Cities—combined masterful storytelling with sharp social commentary. A Christmas Carol remains his most enduring seasonal work and helped revive Christmas spirit in Victorian England.

🎙️ Narration

Bob Neufeld brings warm narration to Dickens' classic tale, with full on-screen subtitles and holiday-themed background music—perfect for Christmas enthusiasts, Dickens lovers, and families seeking classic seasonal literature.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
• 00:13 – Preface
• 00:42 – Stave 1: Marley's Ghost
• 50:36 – Stave 2: The First of the Three Spirits
• 1:35:45 – Stave 3: The Second of the Three Spirits
• 2:35:01 – Stave 4: The Last of the Spirits
• 3:14:25 – Stave 5: The End of It

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Arthur Conan Doyle's The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes—eleven classic detective stories featuring the legendary consulting detective, including "The Final Problem" where Holmes confronts his nemesis Professor Moriarty at Reichenbach Falls. Narrated by David Clarke with full subtitles and background music.

📖 About the Work

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (1894) is the second collection of Sherlock Holmes short stories, originally published in The Strand Magazine between December 1892 and December 1893 with illustrations by Sidney Paget. This collection contains eleven adventures including the famous "Silver Blaze" (with its "curious incident of the dog in the night-time"), "The Musgrave Ritual," and the dramatic "The Final Problem"—where Conan Doyle attempted to end the series by having Holmes face his archenemy Professor Moriarty at Switzerland's Reichenbach Falls. The stories showcase Holmes at the height of his deductive powers.

✍️ About Arthur Conan Doyle

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) was a British writer and physician who created Sherlock Holmes, one of fiction's most iconic detectives. The Memoirs followed The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1892) and demonstrated Conan Doyle's mastery of the short detective story format. Though he tried to end the series with "The Final Problem," public demand eventually brought Holmes back in later collections.

🎙️ Narration

David Clarke brings engaging narration to all eleven stories, with full on-screen subtitles and background music—perfect for Sherlock Holmes fans, mystery lovers, and those who enjoy classic Victorian detective fiction.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
• 00:13 – Adventure 1: Silver Blaze
• 59:40 – Adventure 2: The Yellow Face
• 1:43:06 – Adventure 3: The Stockbroker's Clerk
• 2:23:59 – Adventure 4: The Gloria Scott
• 3:10:02 – Adventure 5: The Musgrave Ritual
• 3:55:32 – Adventure 6: The Reigate Puzzle
• 4:38:53 – Adventure 7: The Crooked Man
• 5:21:32 – Adventure 8: The Resident Patient
• 6:07:17 – Adventure 9: The Greek Interpreter
• 6:50:44 – Adventure 10: The Naval Treaty, Part 1
• 7:30:28 – Adventure 10: The Naval Treaty, Part 2
• 8:07:12 – Adventure 11: The Final Problem

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The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor from The Arabian Nights—the legendary tales of adventure featuring a Baghdad merchant's encounters with giant birds, sea monsters, treasure islands, and magical lands. Narrated by Lucy Lo Faro with full subtitles and background music.

📖 About the Work

The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor is one of the most famous story cycles from The Arabian Nights (One Thousand and One Nights). These tales follow Sinbad, a merchant from Baghdad, through seven extraordinary sea voyages filled with fantastic creatures, mysterious islands, shipwrecks, and incredible wealth. From encounters with the giant Roc bird to escapes from cannibals and battles with the Old Man of the Sea, Sinbad's adventures combine thrilling action with moral lessons about fate, fortune, and perseverance. These stories are part of the larger frame narrative of Scheherazade, who tells tales nightly to King Shahryar to postpone her execution.

📖 About The Arabian Nights

The Arabian Nights (One Thousand and One Nights) is a collection of Middle Eastern folk tales compiled over centuries. The frame story centers on Scheherazade, who marries King Shahryar after he has begun executing his wives. Each night she tells an incomplete tale, compelling the king to keep her alive to hear the conclusion. The collection includes famous stories like Aladdin, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, and The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor.

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Lucy Lo Faro brings captivating narration to these classic adventure tales, with full on-screen subtitles and background music—perfect for fans of adventure stories, mythology and folklore, classic tales, and fantasy literature.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – The Story of Sinbad the Voyager
• 00:12 – Introduction
• 07:07 – The First Voyage
• 22:06 – The Second Voyage
• 36:43 – The Third Voyage
• 56:22 – The Fourth Voyage
• 1:19:02 – The Fifth Voyage
• 1:32:02 – The Sixth Voyage
• 1:52:21 – The Seventh Voyage

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Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray, Part 2 (Chapters 11-20)—the darkening second half where Dorian's hedonistic pursuits deepen, his portrait grows increasingly grotesque, and his moral corruption reaches its tragic conclusion. Narrated by Bob Neufeld with full subtitles and background music.

📖 About This Part

This second half covers Dorian's descent into increasingly debauched behavior, his corrupting influence on others, the mysterious disappearance and death of Basil Hallward, and the horrific transformation of the portrait that reflects his soul. These chapters explore the consequences of unchecked hedonism and the inescapable nature of conscience, building to Wilde's devastating conclusion about beauty, morality, and the soul.

📖 About the Work

The Picture of Dorian Gray (1891) is Oscar Wilde's only novel, a gothic masterpiece with strong Faustian themes. The story follows Dorian Gray, a beautiful young man whose portrait ages while he remains youthful after expressing a wish that the painting would bear the burden of time and sin. Under the influence of the hedonistic Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian pursues sensual pleasures without restraint while his portrait becomes increasingly grotesque, reflecting the corruption of his soul. The novel caused scandal upon publication but is now recognized as a classic exploration of aestheticism, morality, and the duality of human nature.

✍️ About Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) was an Irish poet, playwright, and wit who became one of the most celebrated literary figures of late Victorian England. Known for works including The Importance of Being Earnest, An Ideal Husband, and his essays on aestheticism, Wilde's brilliant wit and flamboyant style made him both famous and controversial. The Picture of Dorian Gray remains his most enduring work of fiction.

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Bob Neufeld brings compelling narration to the second half of Wilde's gothic masterpiece, with full on-screen subtitles and background music—perfect for gothic literature enthusiasts, students of Victorian literature, and fans of philosophical fiction.

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