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  The Search for the Fountain of...

  Leo Cox

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  For centuries, legends have spoken of a magical spring that grants eternal youth. From the stories of Herodotus and Alexander the Great to the famous expedition of Juan Ponce de León, the search for the Fountain of Youth has fascinated adventurers, scientists, and dreamers alike. But was it ever real? 
  This audiobook takes you on a thrilling journey through historical records, myths, and modern discoveries, uncovering the truth behind one of the world’s greatest mysteries. Discover: 
  ✅ The ancient origins of the Fountain of Youth myth 
  ✅ How explorers like Ponce de León and Spanish conquistadors searched for it 
  ✅ The scientific search for anti-aging waters in history 
  ✅ Whether the legend was a cover for something else entirely 
  The Search for the Fountain of Youth – Myth or Reality? is a must-listen for history lovers, mystery seekers, and anyone fascinated by the quest for immortality.

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  The New Science of the Enchanted...

  Marshall Sahlins

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  From the perspective of Western modernity, humanity inhabits a disenchanted cosmos. Gods, spirits, and ancestors have left us for a transcendent beyond. Yet the vast majority of cultures throughout human history treat spirits as very real persons, members of a cosmic society who interact with humans and control their fate. In most cultures, even today, people are but a small part of an enchanted universe misconstrued by the transcendent categories of "religion" and the "supernatural." The New Science of the Enchanted Universe shows how anthropologists and other social scientists must rethink these cultures of immanence and study them by their own lights. 
   
   
   
  In this, his last, revelatory book, Marshall Sahlins announces a new method and sets an exciting agenda for the field. He takes listeners around the world. In the process, Sahlins sheds new light on classical and contemporary ethnographies that describe these cultures of immanence and reveals how even the apparently mundane, all-too-human spheres of "economics" and "politics" emerge as people negotiate with, and ultimately usurp, the powers of the gods. 
   
   
   
  The New Science of the Enchanted Universe offers a road map for a new practice of anthropology that takes seriously the enchanted universe and its transformations from ancient Mesopotamia to contemporary America.

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  The Fifth History of Man

  MD John Bershof

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  In the spirit of medieval writer Chaucer, all human activity lies within the artist’s scope, the History of Man Series uses medicine as a jumping off point to explore precisely that, all history, all science, all human activity since the beginning of time. The jumping off style of writing takes the reader, the listener into worlds unknown, always returning to base, only to jump off again. History of Man are stories and tales of nearly everything. 
  The Fifth History of Man has a few parting shots at viruses but mostly continues with the world of parasites, from tick disease that tick us off, Old Lyme, Connecticut and Lyme disease, toxoplasmosis, Crazy Cat Lady and her clowder of cats, then on into a discussion of the avatar of parasites: malaria. Our travels will venture down into the valley: Valley Girls, Valspeak, Valley Fever, fungus and fungal infections. We’ll jump into the biology of evolution, Darwin, Huxley and the great debates, the geology of earthquakes, volcanos, the Ring of Fire, and Johnny Cash, and then through the homos: Homo habilis, Homo erectus, and Homo sapiens, and once the dust cleared how the opposable thumbs, walking erect, and bigger brains left one man standing, one woman, too. No discussion of human history can leave out the G.O.A.T. of French history, heck, of European history; the man, the legend, Napoleon Bonaparte, loved and admired by everyone, even his enemies. Our path will take us into war & military, World War I versus the 1918 Swine Flu, some Russian history and how Stalin got Lenin wrong.

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  Theatre of the Unimpressed - In...

  Jordan Tannahill

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  How dull plays are killing theatre and what we can do about it.
  		 
  Had I become disenchanted with the form I had once fallen so madly in love with as a pubescent, pimple-faced suburban homo with braces? Maybe theatre was like an all-consuming high school infatuation that now, ten years later, I saw as the closeted balding guy with a beer gut he’d become. There were of course those rare moments of transcendencethat kept me coming back. But why did they come so few and far between?
  		 
  A lot of plays are dull. And one dull play, it seems, can turn us off theatre for good. Playwright and theatre director Jordan Tannahill takes in the spectrum of English-language drama – from the flashiest of Broadway spectacles to productions mounted in scrappy storefront theatres – to consider where lifeless plays come from and why they persist. Having travelled the globe talking to theatre artists, critics, passionate patrons and the theatrically disillusioned, Tannahill addresses what he considers the culture of ‘risk aversion’ paralyzing the form.
  		 
  Theatre of the Unimpressed is Tannahill’s wry and revelatory personal reckoning with the discipline he’s dedicated his life to, and a roadmap for a vital twenty-first-century theatre – one that apprehends the value of ‘liveness’ in our mediated age and the necessity for artistic risk and its attendant failures. In considering dramaturgy, programming and alternative models for producing, Tannahill aims to turn theatre from an obligation to a destination.

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  Secrets of the Sniper: Thrilling...

  Leland Hawthorne

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  Explore the world of long-range marksmanship and strategy with "Secrets of the Sniper: Thrilling Missions and Expert Techniques."  
  Are you ready to elevate your career and deepen your understanding by mastering sniper skills? 
  Looking for a thorough guide that provides all the essential techniques for mastering the art of long-range shooting and strategic planning? 
  Your search ends here! 
  This audiobook is your ultimate companion for gaining expertise, applying your skills, and engaging in practical exercises. With this, you're set for triumph in the field. 
  Updated for the latest developments in sniper techniques and strategies. 
  Key features of this comprehensive guide: 
  - Profound insights into sniper missions and techniques 
  - Detailed explanations of long-range marksmanship 
  - Effective strategies for enhancing your skills and performance 
  Our guide stands out with its extensive coverage, crucial for mastering sniper skills. Concepts are not just touched upon, but explored in depth with accuracy. 
  Please note that this guide is an independent resource created exclusively for your development and is not affiliated with any official sniper training program. 
  Crafted with a clear structure and straightforward language, our sniper guide ensures a smooth transition between topics. Say goodbye to complex jargon, and welcome clear, precise, and technically sound content. 
  So, why wait? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your guide, and embark on your journey to mastering the art of long-range marksman and strategy!

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  Critical: Why the NHS is being...

  Dr Julia Grace Patterson

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  The true, eye-opening account of how the NHS has been failed and what we can do to save it. 
  ‘The NHS is an institution. But it’s also a political football, kicked back and forth between politicians for the past 75 years. It’s a burden to some and a potent vote-winner for others. It’s a construct, framed in the media. It’s a set of ideas and a logo. It’s a workplace for many and the birthplace of almost all of us. It’s become a valued part of our society, it is extraordinarily special – and it’s being destroyed.’  
  The NHS is at crisis point. In the 75 years since it was founded on the dream of making healthcare accessible to everyone, its principles have been chipped away at and disregarded by successive political leaders. The result: an underfunded, understaffed, exhausted workforce, a decimation of patient services and the infiltration of privatisation within our public healthcare system. We are now in danger of losing what we have come to depend upon: the NHS is collapsing and a two-tier healthcare system is emerging in its place. We can stop this, but only if we do it together. 
  In her first book, Dr Julia Grace Patterson, founder of EveryDoctor and fierce advocate for the future of the NHS, lays bare the truth about the current state of our healthcare system and sets forth transformational ideas on how we could save it. A book built on a love of the NHS at its heart, Critical is a must-read for anyone who wants it to survive for another 75 years. 
  Dr Julia Grace Patterson's Critical is a best commentary on the state of the NHS, exploring its history, administration, and the social issues that have led to its current crisis. It is a non-fiction book that offers a unique perspective on the medical challenges of the 20th century. 
  For fans of Graham Smith (Abolish the Monarchy), Jolyon Maugham (Bringing Down Goliath), Isabel Hardman (Fighting for Life), Chris Bryant (Code of Conduct), and Andrew Seaton (Our NHS). 
  HarperCollins 2023

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