Chiquito Joaquim Crasto has narrated 29 audiobooks on Listento.it by 26 authors, with an average listener rating of 4.2★ across 6 ratings. The most-rated is The Gnostic Gospel of Thomas.
The Gnostic Gospel of Thomas
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The Gnostic Gospel of Thomas, containing history, translation, commentary, and insights from a Jungian perspective. We are born of wisdom yet unrealized and of divine power yet undiscovered. We were created outside the "fullness", but the fullness is within us, waiting, calling. Deep within, there is a divine discontent. We are homesick for a place beyond where and what we are now. Fear and attachment hold us, but the gnosis is waiting on the other side. It is transcendental consciousness brought about by a realization sparked to flame by God, from his grace, as he answers the pleading of our hearts. This is the place where angels sing in silence. This is beyond religion. Religion is made up of commands, resulting only in ethics, but gnosis changes the heart. The change is the opus. Our magnum opus is to lay aside our ego and the fear that besets us, to step outside ourselves and become one, both with our true spiritual identities and with God in his wonderful fullness. This is the peace that passes understanding. This is the kingdom of heaven. This is what Carl Jung called "individuation". It is wholeness. It is harmony. It is truth. It is knowing our true self and our divine nature. With insights gained from the Individuation process of Carl Jung, The Gnostic Gospel of Thomas bursts into flames of gnosis, allowing us to see the truth about the deeper mysteries of life. If you have ever felt as if there was more to existence than you could see, that there was another world just behind the curtain of your mind, just out of reach, which contains the full truth, the words of Jesus according to The Gnostic Gospel of Thomas will echo within you and lead you into light.
©2012 Joseph Lumpkin (P)2018 Joseph Lumpkin
Baba Faqir Chand's Illuminations: The London Satsangs of 1980
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I am fortunate to be able to publish Baba Faqir Chand's satsangs as presented to Harjit Singh Sandhu and skillfully translated by Pulkit Bose. First as a series in Sach Khand: The Journal of Radhasoami Studies and now in book form. These talks that were given in London, England, in 1980 are genuinely remarkable for their utmost clarity and penetrating insights into the nature of spirituality. Baba Faqir Chand is unique amongst masters, since he (unlike so many other gurus) was exceptionally honest about his experiences and what he learned from them over the course of his long life. Perhaps Faqir's most fundamental realization was that inner visions are a projection of one's own mind and not due to the religious leaders that we attribute to them. As Faqir said so pointedly on many occasions, “Now, you see no Jesus Christ comes from without in anybody's visions. No Rama, no Krishna, no Buddha, and no Baba Faqir comes from without to anybody. The visions are only because of the impressions and suggestions that a disciple has already accepted in his mind. These impressions and suggestions appear to him like a dream. No body comes from without. This is the plain truth.” I have had the privilege of knowing Baba Faqir Chand personally and have read almost everything available by him in English. He has provided us with an amazing cornucopia of wisdom on such subjects as karma, meditation, and ethical living. Yet, I must confess, that I find the satsangs that he gave to Harjit Singh Sandhu and Simret Kaur Sandhu in London, England, in 1980, to be unique. They are extraordinarily powerful in their import and reveal in a nutshell the very essence of Faqir Chand's radical thinking. I have read through these satsangs several times and in each instance I discover something new in them. Faqir's satsangs are akin to a multifaceted jewel, shining forth with crystalline illuminations.
©2018 David Christopher Lane (P)2018 David Christopher Lane
In the Shadow of the Red-Light
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A multifaceted documentary on sex trafficking in South Asia, this audiobook is set in five South Asian countries: Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan, but it deeply and shockingly represents the entire global sex trade. This multibillion-dollar industry is a form of modern-day slavery, where women are enslaved, raped, tortured, and forced into sex 20 to 30 times a day; end up with incurable diseases, such as HIV; and are finally thrown away once their bodies are no longer sellable. This audiobook is a deeply researched and creatively composed investigative piece.
©2014 Zakir Hossain (P)2015 Zakir Hossain
Josiah - The Day of Fate
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Accidental death or murder? There is a fine line that separates the two. One side of the line says that fate is at work and it was God's will that played out in tragedy. The other side, an evil man caused the loss of someone's loved one. Or, could it be both? Love, joy, excitement, learning, sharing, are all present in this story, as well as, hate, confusion, anger, and violence. Can trying to help someone improve their life cause harm to your own? Can innocence have tragic results? Josiah - The Day of Fate will keep you involved as the characters make their way to a united event, the Day of Fate. Harm will be done. Loss will occur. Penalties must be paid. Confusion, not clarity, will reign that day. Will there be explanations, or just painfully unanswered questions? Find out... The Day of Fate is the third audiobook in the Josiah series as the main character pushes to pass on his legacy.
©2017 David Bassett (P)2017 David Bassett
House On Teardrop Lane
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There are those who believe when human life expires, the soul ascends to the sanctity of Heaven above or descends to the abyss of Hell below. But there are those who have witnessed evidence of an earthbound afterlife. Making a change from their lifestyle in Hollywood, newlyweds Michael (an independent film creator) and his wife, River Bathory (a freelance illustrator and movie prop maker) decide to relocate to Michael's hometown of Colorado Springs, CO. While rooming with River's close friend Mia Summers, both Michael and River finely find a residence to call their very own. By the looks of the large structure and beautiful landscape, the house on Teardrop Lane captures River's eye as an ideal dream home. Although, due to the newlywed's ethereal experiences of unexplained events, the house and property expose signs of haunting occupancy. Keeping siblings separated and confined by a spirit in black, both Samantha and Jeremiah Thatcher roam restless as their souls are not at rest. In their state of an eternal separation, the two spirits call out to the living by paranormal means to reunite and ease the pain of their untimely death. "Mother, will you save us?"
©2014 Christopher M. Salas (P)2014 Christopher M. Salas
The Last Valentine
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When Olivia Villalobos finds a bloodstained love letter she endeavors to deliver it before Chief Inspector Sedeño finds it in her possession. A city along the southern coast of Puerto Rico emerges in the aftermath of the Spanish-American War. Olivia, daughter of a drunkard police investigator who never knew the truth behind her mother’s disappearance, finds a bloodstained love letter in the hidden compartment of her father’s coat. Convinced it belonged to the man recently found dead she sets out to deliver it to the Labyrinth of Love Letters - a mysterious place believed to be an urban legend where the transients of forbidden love leave missives for one another. She enlists the help of Isaac Quintero to find the Labyrinth and they soon realize their quest has opened the door into Old Sienna’s darkest secrets - the perils, madness, and depth of tragic love.
©2015 Felix Alexander (P)2018 Felix Alexander
The Secret Life of Jesus the Essene
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The Safed and Alexandrian Essene Scrolls agree in respect to the fact that Jesus never died on the cross, but was taken down, unconscious, and later revived by his Essene brethren who, in the middle of the night, carried him from the tomb where he was laid, thus creating the false impression among those who came later to see him, but found him gone, that he had risen from the dead and was resurrected. Together with his faithful companion, Mary Magdalene, disguised as an elderly couple, they then fled to India, where they devoted themselves to the study of Eastern wisdom. Later, they traveled as far as Japan, where they died, a memorial erected in their honor.
©1981 Saucerian Press (P)2018 NEW SAUCERIAN LLC
The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Secret Life of the Original Christians
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In this classic of "fringe" literature, Raymond W. Bernard PhD lays out the pros and cons of that argument that Jesus Christ was an Essene and that the "facts" around his life and crucifixion were manipulated by the secret sect. Features an introduction by the enlightened thinker Commander Valiant Thor, one of the world's foremost experts on the subject.
©1981 Saucerian Press (P)2018 New Saucerian LLC
The Tales of Abu Nuwas
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Previously released as "Setara's Genie" Abu Nuwas sits in the bazaar on his threadbare rug; a cup and sign proclaim him a teller of tales. For one small coin, he bids passers by to listen. A poor girl, Najda, sells spices from a tray. Would he, she asks, trade a tale for a packet of spice? Abu Nuwas agrees and begins the epic adventures of a girl and her genie. As did Scheherazade before him, Abu leaves Najda hanging in the middle of each yarn to keep her coming back. Between stories, he questions the girl about her life. He discovers that she has been promised in marriage to an old man whom she hates, but she must wed him to save her sick mother. The rich bridegroom will pay for the doctors the mother needs. Meanwhile, Najda sells spices in the market to earn enough money to keep her mother alive. While relating the fantastical accounts, the old man grows to admire the spice girl, and vows to find a way to help her. Listening to the stories of evil genies, demons, flying horses, dragons, viziers, princes, pirates, and nomadic raiders, young Najda finds her salvation with the help of Abu Nuwas, the teller of tales.
©2011 Marva Dasef (P)2019 Marva Dasef
House on Teardrop Lane
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While Michael and River Bathory are away on vacation, their close friend Landon Kane watches over the house with his brother Logan and River's friend Mia Summers. During their stay, expecting it to be nothing more but a relaxing visit, the house reveals the ghostly presence of a suppressed child and her captor, who she calls the man in the hat. After the activity makes itself known, Logan, Mia, and Landon conduct an investigation and find themselves in a terrifying situation. From within the shadows, the spirit in black lurks - watching over its domain as the true owner of the residence.
©2017 Christopher M. Salas (P)2017 Christopher M. Salas
Ancient History, Bundle 1: History of Empires, Ancient History
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A captivating study of the beginnings of art, engineering, architecture, and more. An overview of some of the most powerful empires throughout history that helped make humankind the versatile and complicated species we are today. History of Empires: Rise and Fall of the Greatest "Empires" in History! Understanding The: Roman Empire, American Empire, British Empire, & Much More. A thrilling study of empires whose leaders lost sight of their civic obligations, leading to revolts, social disruption, and inescapable destruction. Journey through war, famine, conquest, and death. Ancient History: History of the Ancient World: Ancient Civilizations, and Ancient Empires. History that Defined our World (3rd edition with added content) Discover how ancient civilizations molded us into what we are today. A tantalizing glimpse into our vast and complex ancient history that is sure to inspire further study. There is a lot to be learned from ancient history.
©2017 Lean Stone Publishing (P)2018 Lean Stone Publishing
Faizah's Destiny
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The gods are at war, and only a farmer’s daughter can save the world from Armageddon. The village magician has gone missing. His four pupils think he has left a clue to his whereabouts in the Magicalis Bestialis, the book of magical creatures. They must seek the help of the elusive Simurgh, the mythical bird who know all the secrets of the universe. However, this is not an easy camping trip into the mountains. Spirits, gods, and demons confront the four friends, who are not aware they’re being set up by otherworldly forces for a much larger task. Faizah, a farmer’s daughter, is chosen to lead the humans in the battle. She must persuade a slave, an orphan, and a rich merchant’s son to join in the battle on the side of good. Although divided by Dev, the evil god of war, the teens must band together to find the Simurgh, rescue their teacher, and stave off Armageddon.
©2015 Marva Dasef (P)2019 Marva Dasef
The Octavius of Minucius Felix
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The Octavius, which is here translated, is a supposed argument between the heathen Cæcilius and the Christian Octavius - the writer being requested to arbitrate between the disputants. Of the literary character of the dialogue, it is sufficient to quote the testimony of the late Dean Milman: “Perhaps no late work, either Pagan or Christian, reminds us of the golden days of Latin prose so much as the Octavius of Minucius Felix.”
©2016 Lighthouse Publishing (P)2021 Lighthouse Publishing
Avalon: A Christian Allegory
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Arrested at the age of 12, Mara has spent the past decade as a slave, awaiting the death penalty handed down to traitors like her. But when her sworn enemy, the Prince, arrives at the slave yard, holding out the promise of freedom in exchange for allegiance to him in marriage, Mara agrees to his terms. The journey to the Prince's palace is more difficult than she imagined, but she has nowhere else to turn. As she travels with her royal companion in the face of fierce wolves, violent lightning storms, and the threat of being captured by the rebel army she deserted, can this future princess learn to love the one she spent her whole life hating? Fans of Pilgrim's Progress and light fantasy will enjoy this allegorical novel.
©2019 Valerie Howard (P)2019 Valerie Howard
The Vampire's Elixir
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Audrey and Ruby are cousins who are always together. The only time they are apart is when Ruby is studying or Audrey takes meetings with her business partner, Luke. The meetings can last half the night. Ruby accidently walks into one of these 'business meetings' but sees her cousin Audrey draining the blood out of an innocent victim, or so she thinks. From this day forward, Audrey makes Ruby promise to keep her cousin's secret. Not only is she forced to keep her cousins secret, but when Ahab Nash, leader of an elite clan of Vampiric Gypsies, murders an ancient leader of the Vampire Council to steal the ancient elixir, revenge must be inflicted and Audrey "The Duchess" is sent to track him down. The innocent Ruby is caught up in the mix and is kidnapped for ransom. She now realizes that she has stumbled upon a feud, between her family's Gypsy bloodline and that of the Nash Clan. Join Ruby on her journey into the paranormal as she is forced use all her wits to escape the ancient feud of the warring clans.
©2016 Project KT Publishing (P)2017 Project KT Publishing
Two Headed Snake of Key West
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Seeking adventure, Liz and Garret Adams leave their home port, Mystic, Connecticut, and sail their 36-foot sloop to Florida. The fiery orb melts across the horizon, cannons rumble, cheers resound, and the partying begins as Sloopy sails into Key West harbor. Malevolence brews amid rustling palms and tropical breezes. Runaway wife, underworld trackers, predator, priest, and friend comprise the cast. Greed, power, and jealousy cause brittle relationships to snap. Liz’s uncontrollable psychic powers kick into gear, thrusting the unsuspecting sailors into a race to save a friend from unjust incarceration.
©2014 Marilyn Dalla Valle (P)2018 Marilyn Dalla Valle
India
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>India: Cities, Sights & Other Places You Need to Visit. India is one of the oldest places to inhabit civilization, with a history dating back thousands of years. Since time immemorial, people have visited this country for various reasons - to work, shelter, tourism, spiritual upliftment, and the like. India is surrounded by the great Himalayas in the north, Arabian Sea on the west, Indian Ocean in the south and the Bay of Bengal in the east. India is a very diverse country in terms of people, climate, locales, languages, customs, cuisines, cultures, and beliefs. Like anything and everything else, Indian food also depicts different cultures and traditions of India. Every year, millions of tourists visit this country for experiencing the vast array of beautiful sights and sceneries, and monuments and locales. In this audiobook, you will find all the information you're looking for about: Kolkata Puri Sikkim Ahmedabad Kucth And so much more! When you purchase India: Cities, Sights & Other Places You Need to Visit you will be well prepared to visit the country of your dreams! Buy this audiobook today!
©2017 Writing Souls' Travel Guides (P)2017 Writing Souls' Travel Guides
Tales by the Campfire
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Join the kids as they embark on their final camping trip from hell. Upon arrival, the usual camp counselors are missing. Alton, a man who no one knows, is there to greet them, and as the night moves on, they start to realize that he may not be all that he seems. Three tales of horror, gore, and gut wrenching await.
©2016 Allan J.D. McNeill (P)2018 Allan J.D. McNeill
House On Teadrop Lane: A Spirit's Diary
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After a two week vacation, Michael and River Bathory returned home to find an audio recording containing disturbing evidence of the true nature of the house’s haunting. As they continue their quest for answers, River searches through the pages of Samantha Thatcher’s dairy while Michael seeks video proof of apparition activity. With further investigation from an outside resource, the pieces to the house’s mystery begin to come together and reveal a tragic and horrific past: a history tied between the Thatcher children and the malevolent shadow figure, the Man in the Hat. Together with the help of their closest friends, Michael and River perform a ritual cleansing which in turn provokes the Man in the Hat’s vile behavior and vicious intent. With the attempted purging creating spiritual warfare, will the result save their loving home and free Samantha and Jeremiah from the entity’s binding, or doom them all?
©2018 Christopher M. Salas (P)2019 Christopher M. Salas
Interpersonal Neurobiology and Polyvagal Theory
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Interpersonal Neurobiology by Laura Hill Are you interested in interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) and want to know more about how it works, what it does, and how it can be activated to help people in the relational professions, including lawyers, litigators, mediators, judges, doctors, medical professionals, law enforcement, clergy, educators, psychotherapists, and other mental health professionals? Are you looking for a new technique and methodology to stimulate your mind and body? This book is for you! What is interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB)? The concept of interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) was created by Daniel J. Siegel, to define a new framework for the study of the mind. Interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) is primarily a theory and practical working model which describes human development and functioning as being a product of the relationship between the body, mind, and relationships. Another term for it is relational neuroscience. IPNB describes how the brain and mind are shaped, or developed, and how they function based on the interplay of genes in the context of relationships. IPNB is heavily rooted in attachment theory. In recent years, the concept of the social brain has become a dominant theme in the field of behavioral and cognitive sciences. This book details a concept called the CARE plan, designed to help you create healthy relationships.... Included in this book…. The social brain The meaning of boundaries is exaggerated. CARE Plan Four neural pathways for a healthy relationship "C" means "calm": a rational vagus nerve. "A" means "acceptance": dorsal zone of the anterior cingulate cortex. "R" means "resonance": mirror system. "E" means "energy": dopamine reward system. Three rules for brain development Brain change rule number 1: Use or lose. Brain change rule No. 2: Simultaneously excited neurons form stable connections. Rule of Brain Change No. 3: repetition, repetition, dopamine Putting the three rules for brain change into practice Who is this book for? This book is perfect for any helping professional, including lawyers. This book incorporates many concepts, but is more specifically geared towards professionals using an approach to problem solving who are working with clients in the midst of conflict, making decisions under pressure, or involved in high conflict relationships. What are you waiting for? Grab your copy now!
©2020 Laura Hill (P)2020 Laura Hill