The Conquest of Happiness (1930) is Bertrand Russell’s short, practical guide to living more happily in the modern world. Russell argues that much unhappiness comes from patterns of thought and social pressures—like envy, fear of opinion, boredom, and the obsessive pursuit of status—and that these can be unlearned. He offers a clear-eyed, non-mystical path toward greater well-being grounded in rational self-understanding, meaningful work, curiosity, affection, and engagement with the world outside the self. The book mixes philosophical insight with down-to-earth advice, aiming to be a “how-to” manual for ordinary people rather than an abstract theory of happiness.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Preface and Poem

01:50 – Part I. Causes of Unhappiness. Chapter I. What makes People Unhappy

20:14 – Chapter II. Byronic Unhappiness

48:08 – Chapter III. Competition

1:05:35 – Chapter IV. Boredom and Excitement

1:23:09 – Chapter V. Fatigue

1:43:32 – Chapter VI. Envy

2:02:58 – Chapter VII. The Sense of Sin

2:25:41 – Chapter VIII. Persecution Mania

2:47:25 – Chapter IX. Fear of Public Opinion

3:08:09 – Part II. Causes of Unhappiness. Chapter X. Is Happiness Still Possible

3:30:15 – Chapter XI. Zest

3:55:37 – Chapter XII. Affection

4:12:07 – Chapter XIII. The Family

4:44:03 – Chapter XIV. Work

5:00:26 Chapter XV. Impersonal Interests

5:16:08 – Chapter XVI. Effort and Resignation

5:32:27 – Chapter XVII. The Happy Man

In Civilization and Its Discontents, Sigmund Freud delivers one of the most provocative examinations of modern life ever written. In this concise yet profound work, Freud explores the tension between our instinctual drives and the demands of society—arguing that the very structures that protect us also generate deep, unavoidable dissatisfaction.
Through reflections on happiness, guilt, repression, religion, and aggression, Freud asks unsettling questions: Why does progress fail to make us happy? What do we sacrifice to live together in peace? And is discontent the price of civilization itself?
This audiobook brings Freud’s ideas to life with clarity and intensity, making a cornerstone of psychoanalytic thought accessible to contemporary listeners. Ideal for anyone interested in psychology, philosophy, culture, or the hidden forces shaping human behavior.
What you’ll explore

Why human happiness conflicts with social order

The psychological roots of guilt, anxiety, and repression

Freud’s critique of religion and moral systems

The enduring relevance of psychoanalysis to modern life

A challenging, illuminating listen that invites you to confront the uneasy truths beneath civilization’s polished surface.

War Is a Racket is a classic short treatise by Major General Smedley D. Butler, one of the most decorated U.S. Marines in American history, turned outspoken critic of war. Drawing on his 34-year military career and firsthand experience in conflicts from the Caribbean to World War I, Butler delivers a powerful critique of how modern wars are driven not by noble ideals but by economic interests that profit from conflict. In this concise but thought-provoking audiobook, Butler argues that war has become a “racket” — a business that enriches corporations, bankers, and industrialists while ordinary citizens and soldiers bear the costs in blood, money, and loss. Through clear language and sharp insight, he explores why wars are fought, who makes the profits, and who pays the bills, and he even lays out practical steps to dismantle the war racket. This unflinching examination of war’s economic drivers remains strikingly relevant decades after its first publication in 1935, making it a compelling listen for anyone seeking to understand the forces behind global conflict.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Chapter 1

08:40 – Chapter 2

21:45 – Chapter 3

31:16 – Chapter 4

38:15 – Chapter 5

43:40 – Chapter 6

1:03:02 – Chapter 7

Mark Carney has been presented to the public as a savior-steady, smart, and principled. But beneath the polished media persona lies something more dangerous: a man who exemplifies the rise of post-democratic rule through unelected elites.

This book tracks Carney’s journey from Goldman Sachs to global central banking, from his UN climate roles to his high-powered ESG empire at Brookfield. Along the way, it exposes the mechanics of “stakeholder capitalism,” the illusion of green finance, and the use of climate policy as a trojan horse for elite consolidation of power.

It explores how financial mandates are being rewritten in real time, how climate activism is monetized by private equity, and how Carney has helped build a system that serves global capital at the expense of sovereign citizens. You’ll learn about his connections to Trudeau’s inner circle, the King’s Privy Council, the World Economic Forum, and a future where democracy is replaced by governance-by-consensus-consensus defined by billionaires.

This is a forensic account of how one man’s career illustrates the quiet revolution redefining capitalism and democracy in the 21st century.

From the so-called transition to net-zero to the manipulation of monetary policy, this exposé unearths the conflicts of interest, ideological agendas, and concentrated authority behind Carney’s carefully managed image.

If you thought Canada still belonged to its people, this book will make you think again.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – GLOSSARY OF TERMS

04:58 – INTRODUCTION | WHY MARK CARNEY MATTERS

15:04 – Chapter 1; Prairie Grooming

23:23 – Chapter 2; Goldman Sachs; Making a Globalist

35:15 – Chapter 3; Canada’s Banker, but Whose Interests?

52:09 – Chapter 4; London Calling – The Bank of England

1:07:41 – Chapter 5; Green Is the New Gold

1:20:05 – Chapter 6; The UN Climate Czar

1:33:59 – Chapter 7; The King’s Privy Council

1:44:17 – Chapter 8; The Trudeau Connection

1:54:20 – Chapter 9; The WEF Playbook

2:04:59 – Chapter 10; The Digital Dollar & Surveillance

2:14:02 – Chapter 11; Controlled Collapse

2:25:32 – Chapter 12; The Man, the Myth, the Model

2:33:15 – Conclusion; Pulling Back the Curtain

2:44:39 – Timeline; Carney’s Career and Key Appointments

Step deeper into the shadowed corridors of human belief with The History of Magic: Volume 2, Joseph Ennemoser’s sweeping exploration of the supernatural forces that have shaped civilizations. Building on the foundations of Volume 1, this installment turns its gaze toward the magical traditions of the Germanic and medieval world, tracing how visions, prophecy, dreams, witchcraft, and occult practices evolved from ancient times into the early modern era.

With the precision of a historian and the curiosity of a philosopher, Ennemoser uncovers the psychological, cultural, and spiritual roots of mystical experiences. He examines apparitions, second sight, somnambulism, divination rituals, miraculous healings, and the pervasive belief in hidden energies—a precursor to the 19th-century fascination with animal magnetism, which he helped popularize.

Listeners are guided through centuries of magical thought, revealing not only the strange and the uncanny but also the deep human desire to understand forces beyond the visible world. Whether discussing the rituals of Teutonic tribes, the dream-visions of medieval mystics, or the evolving science of the mind, Ennemoser weaves a narrative that is both historically rich and eerily relevant to modern questions about consciousness and the unknown.

Perfect for enthusiasts of occult history, esoteric traditions, supernatural studies, and the psychology of mysticism, this volume offers a captivating blend of scholarship and storytelling—a journey through the boundary where myth meets science, and belief shapes reality.

Rediscover a forgotten classic that continues to influence researchers, occultists, and seekers of hidden knowledge.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Part II, Magic in the Mythology

3:06:28 – Fourth Section – The Magic of the Germans

3:35:12 – FIRST DIVISION. THE MAGIC OF THE ANCIENT GERMANS AND OF THE NOETHERN NATIONS.

4:54:32 – SECOND DIVISION. THE MAGIC Of THE MIDDLE AGES. THE SORCEEY OF WITCHCRAFT,  THE WITCH-TRIALS

6:43:01 – MALLEUS MALEFICARUM, POSSESSION ; EPIDEMIC CRAMPS.

8:35:36 – SUPERSTITIONS, DISEASES, SYMPATHETIC SUPERSTITION

9:41:51 – THIRD DIVISION – MYSTIC DOCTRINESS, AND ENDEAVOURS AFTER A PHILOSOPHICAL ELUCIDATION OF THE MAGIC 0F THE MIDDLE AGES THEOPHRASTUS PARACELSUS.

10:13:07 – BAPTISTA VAN HELMONT

10:40:26 – HENRY CORNELIUS AGRIPPA

10:47:05 – ROBERT FLUDD

10:50:51 – M. MAXWELL, GRAHAM, VALENTINE GREATRAKES, RICHTER OF STOYEN, ETC

11:07:11 – ATHANASIUS KIRCHER

11:21:14 – TENZEL WIRDIG, GASSNER – GASSNER AND HIS PATIENTS, COUNT CAGLIOSTRO

11:51:26 – EMANUEL SWEDENBORG

12:27:42 – JACOB BOHME

13:39:05 – RESUME – ANIMAL MAGNETISM

14:07:03 Appendix – Apparitions

15:59:46 – Haunted Houses

16:50:12 – Dreams

17:19:43 – Second Sight

17:37:10 – Trance and Somnambulism

18:07:28 – Ecstasy

18:13:47 – Predictions

18:31:57 – Divination

18:58:11 – Witchcraft

19:35:49 – Vampires

19:43:54 – Amulets and Charms

19:57:29 – Narcotics

19:59:08 – Fairies

20:03:21 – Spiritual Manifestations

Step into the earliest foundations of Greek myth and moral thought with The Works of Hesiod, presented here in a clear, resonant audiobook narration by Adultbrain. Written in the 8th–7th century BCE, Hesiod’s poems stand beside Homer as cornerstones of Western literature, blending myth, cosmology, ethics, and heroic tradition. Theogony An epic account of the origins of the universe and the genealogy of the gods. From Chaos to Gaia, from the Titans to the Olympians, Theogony traces the rise of Zeus and the divine order, offering a powerful vision of cosmic structure, authority, and mythic conflict. Works and Days Part moral instruction, part farming calendar, part mythological reflection, Works and Days is a deeply human poem. Addressed to Hesiod’s brother, it explores justice, labor, seasonal rhythms, and the hardships of mortal life, while recounting enduring myths such as Pandora and the Ages of Man. Shield of Heracles A vivid heroic poem centered on Heracles and his battle with the monster Cycnus. Best known for its rich and detailed description of Heracles’ shield, this work showcases early Greek epic artistry and the transition from mythic genealogy to heroic narrative. This audiobook is ideal for listeners who enjoy: Greek mythology and ancient epic poetry Foundational texts of Western philosophy and literature Thoughtful, atmospheric narration suited for study or immersive listening Whether you are discovering Hesiod for the first time or revisiting these timeless works, this audiobook brings ancient myth and wisdom to life for the modern listener.

CHAPTERS

00:00 INTRODUCTION

30:50 THEOGONY

1:36:31 WORKS AND DAYS

2:31:32 THE SHIELD OF HERACLES

The Iron Republic is one of the most fascinating and controversial lost works of the late 19th century—an extraordinary blend of adventure, political commentary, and speculative science fiction that challenges the limits of accepted history. First published in 1899, this mysterious narrative recounts the tale of an American politician who, disillusioned with the corruption of Washington, sails beyond the Antarctic ice barrier—only to discover an advanced civilization hidden on the other side. What he finds there is a society built on freedom, equality, and advanced technology—a startling contrast to the decaying moral and political landscape of his own world. Part utopian vision, part forbidden history, and part political satire, The Iron Republic explores timeless questions of liberty, governance, and the hidden truths that may lie beyond official narratives. Many modern researchers consider it an early example of the “breakaway civilization” theme, predating the modern hollow-earth and Antarctic conspiracy theories by decades. Narrated with Adultbrain’s signature clarity and depth, this audiobook resurrects a rare gem that speaks eerily to the disillusionment of our own age—where freedom is fading, truth is obscured, and adventure still calls from beyond the edge of the map.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Preface

1:12 – 1

13:39 – 2

30:16 – 3

1:46:59 – 4

2:17:05 – 5

The Tarot of the Bohemians by Papus (Gérard Encausse) is one of the foundational texts of Western occultism and esoteric tarot study. Written in the late 19th century, this classic work unveils the mystical structure and symbolic depth of the Tarot as a sacred book of ancient wisdom. Papus reveals the hidden connections between the Tarot, the Kabbalah, astrology, and alchemy—offering a profound framework for spiritual development and initiation. Both a manual of divination and a philosophical treatise, this audiobook guides listeners through the arcana as stages of inner transformation, unlocking the universal principles encoded in the cards. Genre: Esotericism / Occult Philosophy / Tarot Studies / Mysticism

CHAPTERS

00:00 – PREFACE TO THE ENGLISH EDITION

26:59 – PART I. General Key to the Tarot, Giving the Absolute Key to Occult Science CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF THE TAROT.

46:26 -CHAPTER II. THE SACRED WORD YOD-HE-VAU-HE.

56:06 – CHAPTER III. THE ESOTERISM OF NUMBERS

1:03:49 – CHAPTER IV. ANALOGY BETWEEN THE SACRED WORD AND NUMBERS

1:06:50 – CHAPTER V. THE KEY TO THE MINOR ARCANA.

1:20:42 – CHAPTER VI. THE KEY TO THE MAJOR ARCANA

1:30:39 – CHAPTER VII. CONNECTION BETWEEN THE MAJOR AND MINOR ARCANA. GENERAL AFFINITIES. KEY OF THE TAROT.

PART II. SYMBOLISM IN THE TAROT. APPLICATION OF THE GENERAL KEY TO SYMBOLISM

1:39:46 – CHAPTER VIII. INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF SYMBOLISM

1:53:00 – CHAPTER IX. HISTORY OF THE SYMBOLISM OF THE TAROT. INQUIRY INTO ITS ORIGIN

2:15:49 – CHAPTER X. THE SYMBOLICAL TAROT. THE FIRST SEPTENARY, 1ST TO 7TH ARCANA. THEOGONY.

2:57:39 – CHAPTER XI. SECOND SEPTENARY. ARCANA 7 TO 13. ANDROGONY.

3:21:07 – CHAPTER XII. THIRD SEPTENARY. ARCANA 13-19.

3:41:04 – CHAPTER XIII. GENERAL TRANSITION. ARCANA 19 TO 21.

3:52:40 – CHAPTER XIV. GENERAL SUMMARY OF THE SYMBOLICAL TAROT. THEOGONY–ANDROGONY–COSMOGONY.

PART III. APPLICATIONS OF THE TAROT.

4:30:16 – CHAPTER XV. GENERAL KEY TO THE APPLICATIONS OF THE TAROT.

4:39:17 – CHAPTER XVI. THE ASTRONOMICAL TAROT.

5:05:35 – CHAPTER XVII. THE INITIATIVE TAROT.

5:40:00 – THE DIVINE NAME IN THE TAROT

6:09:37 – CHAPTER XVIII.THE KABBALISTIC TAROT.

6:18:29 – CHAPTER XIX. LIST OF THE AUTHORS WHO HAVE INTERESTED THEMSELVES IN THE TAROT

6:26:17 – CHAPTER XX. THE DIVINING TAROT IN SEVEN LESSONS.

7:07:30 – CHAPTER XXI. APPLICATION OF THE TAROT TO GAMES.

7:20:21 – CHAPTER XXII. CONCLUSION

The Amazons, a fascinating exploration of the legendary women-warriors who captured the Greek imagination. Rothery draws on classical texts, folklore, anthropology, and comparative histories to trace the myth’s evolution—and to ask: how much of the legend is rooted in fact? From the ancient Greek world through the reaches of Asia, Africa, and even the Americas, Rothery charts how the Amazon myth adapted across cultures and epochs. He examines geographical claims, social structures, ritual practices, and the psychological symbolism behind the enduring image of the warrior woman. Along the way, he ponders the tension between male-dominated societies and the cultural “otherness” embodied by the Amazons. This audiobook is equal parts scholarship and storytelling. Rich with speculative insight and literary reflection, it invites listeners to reconsider the line between history and myth, and to rediscover the potency of a figure who continues to inspire and provoke.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Introductory

38:07 – The Amazons of Antiquity

1:22:47 – The Amazons Of Antiquity (Continued)

1:46:50 – Amazons In Far Asia

2:27:53 – Modern Amazons Of The Caucasus

2:44:39 – Amazons Of Europe

3:08:17 – Amazons Of Africa

4:02:28 – Amazons Of America

4:47:44 – The Amazon Stones

5:10:37 – Conclusion

Long before modern theories of human origins took shape, William F. Warren proposed an extraordinary idea — that the cradle of civilization once lay in the far North, in a lost polar homeland remembered in ancient myths and sacred texts around the world. In Paradise Found, first published in 1885, Warren explores the world’s oldest legends — from Eden and Olympus to Asgard and Avalon — tracing their shared symbolism to a common source: a vanished paradise near the Pole. Drawing from comparative mythology, astronomy, and early anthropology, he builds a sweeping argument that challenges conventional history and invites us to reimagine our beginnings. Whether you approach it as bold speculation, inspired mythography, or a forgotten key to humanity’s past, Paradise Found remains a fascinating journey through the deepest layers of human memory — a blend of science, theology, and wonder that has influenced generations of thinkers and seekers. Brought to you by Adultbrain Publishing, this unabridged audiobook revives one of the 19th century’s most daring explorations into the origins of humankind and the mysteries of the Earth’s lost North.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Preface

08:59 – I. Results Of The Explorers, Historic And Legendary

47:18 – II. The Results Of Theologians

1:04:50 – III. The Results Of Non-Theological Scholars: Naturalists, Ethnologists, Etc

1:25:54 – IV. The Hypothesis

1:30:16 – V. Important New Features At Once Introduced Into The Problem Of The Site Of Eden. Significance Of These For A Valid Solution

1:38:04 – VI. The Testimony Of Geogony, Or The Science Of The Origin Of The Earth

1:43:33 – VII. The Testimony Of Astronomical Geography

2:04:01 – VIII. The Testimony Of Physiographical Geology

2:24:57 – IX. The Testimony Of Prehistoric Climatology

2:33:10 – X. The Testimony Of Paleontological Botany

2:45:45 – XI.The Testimony Of Paleontological Zoölogy

2:51:38 – XII. The Testimony Of Paleontological Anthropology And Ethnology

3:00:12 – XIII. Conclusion Of Part Third

3:20:08 – XIV. Ancient Cosmology And Mythical Geography

4:06:13 – XV. The Cradle Of The Race In Ancient Japanese Thought

4:11:48 – XVI. The Cradle Of The Race In Chinese Thought

4:19:49 – XVII. The Cradle Of The Race In East Aryan Or Hindu Thought

4:32:58 – XVIII. The Cradle Of The Race In Iranian, Or Old-Persian, Thought

4:48:42 – XIX. The Cradle Of The Race In Ancient Akkadian, Assyrian, And Babylonian Thought

5:07:36 – XX. The Cradle Of The Race In Ancient Egyptian Thought

5:27:14 – XXI. The Cradle Of The Race In Ancient Greek Thought

5:40:50 – XXII. The Eden Stars

5:53:25 – XXIII. The Eden Day

6:02:22 – XXIV. The Eden Zenith

6:51:53 – XXV. The Navel Of The Earth

7:47:27 – XXVI. The Quadrifurcate River

8:14:44 – XXVII. The Central Tree

8:52:13 – XXVIII. The Exuberance Of Life

9:33:23 – XXIX. Review Of The Argument

9:53:37 – XXX. The Bearing Of Our Results On The Study Of Biology And Terrestrial Physics

10:20:59 – XXXI. The Bearing Of Our Results On The Study Of Ancient Literature

11:32:22 – XXXII. The Bearing Of Our Results On The Problem Of The Origin And Earliest Form Of Religion

12:52:25 – XXXIII. The Bearing Of Our Results On The Philosophy Of History And The Theory Of The Development Of Civilization

13:45:21 – XXXIV. The Earth Of Columbus Not A True Sphere

13:50:30 – XXXV. How The Earth Was Peopled

14:15:59 – XXXVI. The Reception Accorded To “The True Key”

14:35:01 – XXXVII. The Earth And World Of The Hindus

14:47:55 – XXXVIII. Grill On The World-Pillar Of The Rig Veda

14:51:53 – XXXIX. Homer’s Abode Of The Dead

15:36:44 – XL. Latest Polar Research

15:48:23 – XLI. The Trustworthiness Of Early Tradition