Audiobooks narrated by Mark Norman

How did our ancestors use the concept of demons to explain sleep paralysis? Is that carving in the porch of your local church really what you think it is? And what's that tapping noise on the roof of your car..? The fields of folklore have never been more popular – a recent resurgence of interest in traditional beliefs and customs, coupled with morbid curiosities in folk horror, historic witchcraft cases and our superstitious past, have led to an intersection of ideas that is driving people to seek out more information. Tracey Norman (author of the acclaimed play WITCH) and Mark Norman (creator of The Folklore Podcast) lead you on an exploration of those more salubrious facets of our past, highlighting those aspects of our cultural beliefs and social history that are less ‘wicker basket' and more ‘Wicker Man'.

Mark Norman, Tracey Norman (Author), Mark Norman, Tracey Norman (Narrator)

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Dark Psychology: Dealing with Difficult People, Abuse, Liars, and Manipulators

CBT for cognitive behavior therapy is a popular form of psychotherapy, it has been used to treat several different mental disorders as well as physical pain. How does it do this and what has it been known to treat? This book will answer those questions along with other questions about subjects, such as: How do I protect my children from online predators? Or what is it we should do when it comes to flirting and keeping a relationship intact? This book answers questions like those by covering topics like these, • Characteristics of cognitive behavior therapy. • Cognitive behavior therapy methods for bipolar, OCD, anxiety, insomnia. • Cognitive behavior therapy can help back pain. • Cognitive behavioral therapy is also capable of helping with fibromyalgia. • Internet-based cognitive behavior therapies. • Statistics about online predators and preventive measures parents must take. • Pick-up lines. • Flirt successfully by demonstrating an imaginative way with words. • Humor in flirting. • Various ways to create trust in a relationship. • Learn about various errors partners make who are falling out of love so that you can avoid them. Most people either have or know someone who has one of the various difficulties that were described above, this book will be able to help you and those you care and who doesn't want to improve their romantic life? So buy the book and start improving your life.

Wesley Felt (Author), Mark Norman (Narrator)

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Dark Psychology: Detecting Lies, Spotting Manipulators, and Seeing through People

Relationships are full of both good and bad, this book will teach you about some of the bad and how to either fix it, or if serious enough, how to ditch the relationship. First off, remember, relationships are not always romantic or sexual, there are friendships, relationships with coworkers, relationships between family members, etc. Now jealousy can, and does, happen quite frequently in all of these relationships. Jealousy has different forms depending on the relationship, if it’s in the workplace then it can be because you were promoted and they weren’t, and so they may give you the cold shoulder or become more passive aggressive towards you. Between siblings, one may feel that the other is receiving more attention and praise from the parents, or one sibling is more accomplished than another. These are just a couple examples, if you want something more in-depth, as well as other kinds of jealousy then I suggest buying this book, especially since jealousy isn’t this book’s only subject. It explains deception, various sales approaches, protecting yourself from NLP mind control, seduction, and pathology, among others. Relationships are a part of everyone’s lives guaranteed. So why not enter armed with knowledge? All you have to do is read this book.

Wesley Felt (Author), Mark Norman (Narrator)

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Teutonic Knights and Livonian Brothers of the Sword, The: The History and Legacy of the Holy Roman E

Like other secretive groups, the mystery surrounding the Teutonic Knights has helped their legacy endure. While some conspiracy theorists attempt to tie the group to other alleged secret societies like the Illuminati, other groups have tried to assert connections with the Teutonic Knights to bolster their own credentials. Who they were and what they had in their possession continue to be a source of great intrigue even among non-historical circles. Although many have heard of the Crusades and some of the more famous orders like the Templars, few know about the Livonian Crusade or the Livonian Brothers of the Sword. This organization was one of many Catholic military orders that sprung up during the Middle Ages in response to the papacy’s call for holy war, and the Livonian Crusade is the term used to group together dozens of military actions undertaken by German knights in Eastern Europe. In essence, the Holy Roman Empire sought to control influential trade routes throughout the region by subjugating the native peoples and forcefully converting them to Christianity, and in this regard, the differences between the Livonian Crusade and those taking place further east, where crusaders attempted to retake the Christian Holy Land of Jerusalem, are readily apparent. In particular, there was no actual religious justification for the Livonian Crusade, and many of the knights deciding to join were often more interested in the political and economic benefits gained from the war. When it comes to understanding the history of the Livonian Brothers of the Sword, scholars have their work cut out for them, as few primary sources survived the conflict, and the order has had many different names over the years, including the Swordbrothers, the Livonian Order, and the Swordbrothers.

Charles River Editors (Author), Mark Norman (Narrator)

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Livonian Brothers of the Sword, The: The History of the Medieval Catholic Military Order that Fought

Although many have heard of the Crusades and some of the more famous orders like the Templars, few know about the Livonian Crusade or the Livonian Brothers of the Sword. This organization was one of many Catholic military orders that sprung up during the Middle Ages in response to the papacy’s call for holy war, and the Livonian Crusade is the term used to group together dozens of military actions undertaken by German knights in Eastern Europe. In essence, the Holy Roman Empire sought to control influential trade routes throughout the region by subjugating the native peoples and forcefully converting them to Christianity, and in this regard, the differences between the Livonian Crusade and those taking place further east, where crusaders attempted to retake the Christian Holy Land of Jerusalem, are readily apparent. In particular, there was no actual religious justification for the Livonian Crusade, and many of the knights deciding to join were often more interested in the political and economic benefits gained from the war. When it comes to understanding the history of the Livonian Brothers of the Sword, scholars have their work cut out for them, as few primary sources survived the conflict, and the order has had many different names over the years, including the Swordbrothers, the Livonian Order, and the Swordbrothers. All that said, the Livonian Brothers of the Sword bore many similarities to their counterparts in other countries, including being affiliated with the Catholic Church. Many of the knights took vows of celibacy and poverty, and the internal structure of the organization could be compared to the Knights Hospitaller or the Templars. Moreover, while relatively few people know of the Livonian Brothers of the Sword by their original name, the order would go on to become one of the most influential of religious knighthoods by incorporating into the Teutonic Knights.

Charles River Editors (Author), Mark Norman (Narrator)

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Sicily: The History and Legacy of the Mediterranean's Most Famous Island

It is hard to find an island on the map more central than Sicily. Located at the crossroads between Europe and Africa, and between the Eastern and Western Mediterranean, Sicily has rarely been governed as an independent, unified state. Nonetheless, the island has always occupied a front-row seat to some of the most important events in history, and nowhere is this more obvious than during antiquity. After the Punic Wars, Sicily would remain a Roman domain until the end of antiquity, and affairs on the island dramatically affected the Romans at home. The First Servile War (135-132 BCE) and Second Servile War (104-100 BCE) both took place in Sicily, and they were perhaps the largest (and temporarily successful) slave revolts in antiquity, demonstrating a great unease in the early stages of Roman imperialism. In 70 BCE, the Roman orator and statesman Cicero gave a speech against Verres, the corrupt governor of the island, and over 2,000 years later it still provides an invaluable glimpse into the way things were run in Sicily and the Roman Republic as a whole. Over 1500 years later, the largest island of the Mediterranean remains a complicated place with a fraught relationship to the Italian mainland. Separated by only the narrow Strait of Messina, Sicily feels like a different country in many ways, and the differences between Sicilians and Italians are much vaster than the tiny geographical separating them might intimate. For example, the linguistic differences between the two are substantial, as Sicilian is practically its own language, rather than just a dialect. It differs from Italian most apparently insofar as the normal final "o" of masculine nouns is replaced by a "u," but beyond that difference, there are lengthy, five syllable words that a standard Italian tongue tends to trip over. In fact, most Italians have difficulty understanding Sicilian if they can comprehend any of it at all.

Charles River Editors (Author), Mark Norman (Narrator)

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Modern Sicily: The History and Legacy of the Mediterranean Island Since the Middle Ages

It is hard to find an island on the map more central than Sicily. Located at the crossroads between Europe and Africa, and between the Eastern and Western Mediterranean, Sicily has rarely been governed as an independent, unified state. Nonetheless, the island has always occupied a front-row seat to some of the most important events in history, and nowhere is this more obvious than during antiquity. Very fertile in ancient times, Sicily was especially prized for its grain production. The island had been inhabited by native tribes since prehistoric times, but by the 9th and 8th centuries BCE, Sicily would be the staging area for a confrontation between the Greeks and the Phoenicians, seafaring powers that scrambled to establish colonies along its coasts. These colonies, in time, would grow independent, and by the Classical era (510-323 BCE), they would be waging wars of their own. However diverse Sicily might be, it is also paradoxically considered to be an emblem of Italy itself, a paradox it shares with Naples. No writer put it more aptly than the great Romantic poet Goethe. In an April 13, 1787 letter from Palermo, published in Journey to Italy, Goethe made the following declaration: "To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is not to have seen Italy at all, for Sicily is the clue to everything." As Goethe's words suggest, Sicily is unquestionably unique thanks to its turbulent and rich history, but it shares the same qualities as the Italian nation overall, from its beautiful scenery, delicious cuisine, dazzling sunshine, and unparalleled cultural production to its problems with law and order, and its seeming impenetrability to outside visitors. Through it all, Sicily has been a true cultural melting pot, one that is responsible for some of the greatest contributions to Western culture.

Charles River Editors (Author), Mark Norman (Narrator)

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The Rise of the Warrior: Part 2

In the second book of The Hakima's Tale trilogy, Dedra L. Stevenson offers a mystical fantasy straight from Middle Eastern mythology and folk tales like no other. This best-selling trilogy steams onward to the training years of Phoenix Kassim, as she studies under a wise woman in the desert and learns the ways of a supernatural warrior. Her mentor, Sophia, teaches her how to harness her power and her magical creatures of the desert, the oceans and the forests assist her in gathering the tools of the Hakima. Her adventures take her on many journeys around the world, to many cultures and traditions, including the Native American culture where she is granted the eternal assistance of the wolf. While trying to prevent the release of the Dark Master of the Jinn, Phoenix prepares in every way, in case he is unleashed upon the world. She gathers many tools, including the magic carpet and the amber of the enchanted whale. Phoenix and Sofia continue to build her army and form alliances with friendly types of Jinn, but will it be enough? The Marid army, the Blue Jinni's elite force, grow as well, anticipating the release of their Master. The storm that was prophesied long ago begins, but how will the young hero fare? Will her companions manage to stop the creature from being released? This tale of fantasy fiction for teens will keep readers on the edge as they join Phoenix on her magical journey.

Dedra L. Stevenson (Author), Mark Norman (Narrator)

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The Dawn of Redemption: Part 3

In the final installment of Dedra L. Stevenson's Middle Eastern supernatural folk tale, The Hakima's Tale, the reader is taken around the world as Phoenix Kassim, now a powerful woman and a capable leader, fights for the survival of humanity. The Jinn, magical creatures of Arab folklore, grow in strength and launch their attack on the human world. In peril, the humans don't know how to defend themselves against an enemy that they can't see. Phoenix's army of human friendly jinn and humans, work tirelessly to protect as many as they can and control the horrific damage that ensues, however their strategy proves to be ineffective as it seems that they are only putting out fires. The Marid army seem unstoppable as they launch endless supernatural attacks against the people from every corner of the planet. Studying the jinn tales of the ancient world, Phoenix adopts a more offensive strategy, but will it be enough? In this fantasy fiction adventure trilogy, readers will cheer for the young hero as she strives to discover the secrets of ending the terror and binding humanity as one.

Dedra L. Stevenson (Author), Mark Norman (Narrator)

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The Revenge of the Blue Jinni: Part 1

Ben and Leila wanted to be parents for so long, but the beautiful little girl that they brought in the world is no ordinary girl. Phoenix sees children that aren't there, appears in places that she couldn't possibly be, and seems to know things that she shouldn't. As the years go by, her unique destiny is revealed. Phoenix Kassim is destined to be the protector of the human race. The fate of the human world and all benevolent Jinn, are in the hands of this young child, the direct descendant of the Hakima, or medicine woman, of Ghalib, the King of the Ancient Persian Empire. Long ago, prophecy foretold that a descendant of this great woman would arise to prevent the release of a malevolent entity and his army of the 12 tribes of Jinn from ascending to power. Her family moves to the Middle East, their ancestral home, and this is where Phoenix truly comes into her power and steps into her extraordinary role. Many tribes of Jinn join the cause, but even more decide to be her eternal enemy and help the armies of the 12 tribes arise by trying to destroy the young Hakima before she has a chance to take on her role. Will she survive to learn the ways of a Supernatural warrior?

Dedra L. Stevenson (Author), Mark Norman (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Mark Norman