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Finding the Fakes - Old Glass and How to Collect it by J. Sydney Lewis
In the final reading from this popular guide we are going to explore what to look for when looking to collect old glass, and the philosophy of building a quality collection.
This will truly help you sleep as thereâs nothing exciting, yet it is strangely compelling.
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Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea by Jules Verne â Pt 3 â All at sea!
We pick up part way through the hunt for the mysterious âwhaleâ and things get serious. I try not to let it get too exciting at he Abraham Lincoln gives chase, to end with the protagonist getting washed off the ship!
All works out so far though as he drifts on the ocean as you will drift to sleep in company with his loyal manservant.
They eventually find their way to Ned Land who is floating on the back of their quarry which they find is made of metal!
Will you still be awake when they find themselves inside?
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Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions - Fallout of the South Sea Bubble
This week we return to the bizarre economic bubble that rose up around the opening of the South Sea trade, based on fraudulent claims of treaties and access it was ultimately a method for some people to get very rich, then very poor.
And while it reflects modern society in many was as people still fall for scams, itâs not so infuriating that it will keep you awake as you try drift off to sleep.
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Find Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds by Mackay
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If youâre enjoying the show, and finding it helps you sleep despite the stresses and strains of your life, the absolute best thing you can do is share it with your friends, families, acquaintances, cellmates etc. Anyone who needs a good nightâs sleep might benefit.
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 For this weekâs bedtime story we pick up after Colinâs tantrum and Mary gets him to settle down and fall asleep.
The staff in the Manor are mystified at Colinâs relatively good health and humour and Mary and Dickon decide that they can tell Colin about the garden and prepare to take him there.
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Find The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
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The Elements of Geology by William Harmon Norton 07
This geological work is popular with the listeners as the life of rivers and rocks is the idea background for a sleepy night.
Listen in as the role of rivers in erosion and geology gets expanded on, we learn more than we ever need to know about glaciers, and find ourselves drifting to the sea, fast asleep.
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Please ShareIf youâre enjoying the show, and finding it helps you sleep despite the stresses and strains of your life, the absolute best thing you can do is share it with your friends, families, acquaintances, cellmates etc. Anyone who needs a good nightâs sleep might benefit.
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The Description of a New World, Called the Blazing-World by Duchess Margaret Cavendish
I got a fright when reading this section this week. If Jewish people get mentioned in works this age itâs usually a bad thing, but I stuck with it and I felt it was quite respectful as the Empress of the Blazing World summons the spirits and asks them to teach her the âJews Cabbalahâ
Ultimately they convince her this wouldnât be authentic and the bring to her Margaret Cavendish, the author of the work, to help her as a scribe and they go on a journey of world creation, which is rather strange and confusing, but Iâm sure this will help you sleep.
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Please ShareIf youâre enjoying the show, and finding it helps you sleep despite the stresses and strains of your life, the absolute best thing you can do is share it with your friends, families, acquaintances, cellmates etc. Anyone who needs a good nightâs sleep might benefit.
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On the Origin of Species By Means of Natural Selection by Charles Darwin
A very boring reading for your sleep tonight as we continue with âOn the Origin of Speciesâ
Learn in fine detail how evolution works to fill niches in a habitat while I describe diagrams to you.
This one really should help you get a nightâs rest.
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¡        Get yourself a set of SleepPhones, headphones designed specially for your needs as an insomniac who likes to listen to something to help you sleep, take a look at https://sleepytimetales.net/sleepphones
¡        Or check out our new Merch store up at TeePublic where you can buy Sleepy Time Tales merch or even cool works from other creators. Go to https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=25247
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Please ShareIf youâre enjoying the show, and finding it helps you sleep despite the stresses and strains of your life, the absolute best thing you can do is share it with your friends, families, acquaintances, cellmates etc. Anyone who needs a good nightâs sleep might benefit.
So please share it with the people in your life, whether in person or on social media.
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Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
For bedtime this week we pick up the story of Little Women. Last episode the March family received a telegram informing them that their father was sick, so it starts out as they prepare for Mother to go see him.
Lots of bustling and preparation will help you get to sleep. But be warned that a baby does sadly succumb to scarlet fever towards the end.
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Supporting Sleepy Time TalesIf you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you can support the show.
¡        You can support the show as a supporter on Patreon and receive a host of bonuses including Patron only episodes and special edits https://www.patreon.com/sleepytimetales
¡        If youâre enjoying Sleepy Time Tales and would like to make a financial contribution, but would rather not commit to a monthly payment then you can throw a tip in the jar at paypal.me/sleepytimetales
¡        Get yourself a set of SleepPhones, headphones designed specially for your needs as an insomniac who likes to listen to something to help you sleep, take a look at https://sleepytimetales.net/sleepphones
¡        Or check out our new Merch store up at TeePublic where you can buy Sleepy Time Tales merch or even cool works from other creators. Go to https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=25247
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Please ShareIf youâre enjoying the show, and finding it helps you sleep despite the stresses and strains of your life, the absolute best thing you can do is share it with your friends, families, acquaintances, cellmates etc. Anyone who needs a good nightâs sleep might benefit.
So please share it with the people in your life, whether in person or on social media.
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*Hey friends, hopefully this is the last of my reposts as life settles down from an unexpected move, enjoy this one from the achives*
Welcome to our latest podcast for those who struggle with insomnia or simply need a calming and relaxing activity before drifting off to dreamland. In today's episode of "Soothing Bedtime Stories," we feature some of the most inspiring and empowering stories about women in music.
Narrator Dave will take you on a journey through the lives of legendary female musicians, and composers from history whose remarkable contributions in music have left an indelible mark in the music.
Tonight focussing on German composers from Clara Schumann and finishing off with various French composers of the late 19th Century the reading is crafted to allow you to find peace and tranquillity as you drift off to sleep.
So, get ready to relax, close your eyes, and let our stories transport you to a place of calmness and peacefulness. Sweet dreams!
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Find Woman's Work in Music by Arthur Elson
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¡        If youâre enjoying Sleepy Time Tales and would like to make a financial contribution, but would rather not commit to a monthly payment then you can throw a tip in the jar at paypal.me/sleepytimetales
¡        Get yourself a set of SleepPhones, headphones designed specially for your needs as an insomniac who likes to listen to something to help you sleep, take a look at https://sleepytimetales.net/sleepphones
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Please ShareIf youâre enjoying the show, and finding it helps you sleep despite the stresses and strains of your life, the absolute best thing you can do is share it with your friends, families, acquaintances, cellmates etc. Anyone who needs a good nightâs sleep might benefit.
So please share it with the people in your life, whether in person or on social media.
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REPOST: Birds and their nests by Mary Howitt
*Hey all, Iâm super busy with a move so nothing fresh for you this week, for which Iâm sorry, but I wonât leave you sleepless, so hereâs this lovely introduction to Birds and Their Nests which has been popular with listeners
Next week will probably also be a repost as I get settled in and wait for internet, but normal service should resume around mid-august*
A detailed study of the methods of birds building their nests. Fall asleep while listening to the methods of wrens and chaffinches to construct their warm and comfy homes.
Happy sleeping. đ
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Find Birds and their nests by Mary Howitt
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Supporting Sleepy Time TalesIf you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you can support the show.
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¡        If youâre enjoying Sleepy Time Tales and would like to make a financial contribution, but would rather not commit to a monthly payment then you can throw a tip in the jar at paypal.me/sleepytimetales
¡        Get yourself a set of SleepPhones, headphones designed specially for your needs as an insomniac who likes to listen to something to help you sleep, take a look at https://sleepytimetales.net/sleepphones
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Please ShareIf youâre enjoying the show, and finding it helps you sleep despite the stresses and strains of your life, the absolute best thing you can do is share it with your friends, families, acquaintances, cellmates etc. Anyone who needs a good nightâs sleep might benefit.
So please share it with the people in your life, whether in person or on social media.
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