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  A Rare Recording of Wernher von...

  Wernher Von Braun

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  Wernher von Braun ( March 23, 1912 – June 16, 1977) was a German aerospace engineer and space architect. He was the leading figure in the development of rocket technology in Nazi Germany and a pioneer of space technology and science in the United States. 
  After World War II, von Braun was secretly moved to the US, along with roughly 1,600 other German scientists, engineers, and technicians, as part of Operation Paperclip. He worked for the United States Army on an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) program, and he developed the rockets that launched the United States' first space satellite Explorer 1. 
  He served as director of the Marshall Space Flight Center and as the chief architect of the Saturn V super heavy-lift launch vehicle that propelled the Apollo spacecraft to the Moon. In 1955, von Braun became a naturalized citizen of the United States. In 1975, von Braun received the National Medal of Science. This recording is from Dr. Von Braun's speech at the 1st Annual SOLE Symposium, September 13, 1966, in Huntsville Alabama.

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  Queering the Runes - Reclaiming...

  Siri Vincent Plouff, Lara Vesta

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  Queering the Runes is a love letter to the runes, the gods, and the people who follow the Nordic path. The author presents an alternative approach to the runes, one that creates a gentle container for those who want to follow this heathen path. Based on the author's personal gnosis, as well as deep academic research on runes and Nordic culture, this book is an invitation into the root culture of the runes, both in terms of myth and in terms of lived, real folkloric experience. 
   
   
    
  Siri Vincent Plouff presents the traditional meanings of the runes, then helps the listener to queer the runes in their own way. Included is the lore associated with each rune, exercises to apply them to modern life, activities to engage with the rune (layouts, castings, and galdr), and how to use the runes for divination. Throughout, the author provides journal prompts meant to help the listener channel the energy of specific runes, to get to know their energy, as well as to use the runes to help them move forward in a journey of self-discovery. 
   
   
   
  Queering the Runes seeks to blow open perceptions of the runes. Exploring them as active, living symbols available to all, as well as the inherent connection with ancestral magic that comes with rune work.

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  The History and Legacy of Asia...

  Editors Charles River

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  The pages of world history textbooks contain a litany of “lost” empires and civilizations, but usually, upon further review, it is revealed that these so called lost empires are often just lesser known cultures that had a less apparent impact on history than other more well-known civilizations. When one scours the pages of history for a civilization that was inexplicably lost, but had a great impact during its time, very few candidates can be found, but the Hittites are a notable example. In fact, the Hittites are an ancient people who remain somewhat enigmatic, and perhaps little known to most people, but their influence on the ancient Near East is undeniable. From high on their capital of Hattusa in central Anatolia, the Hittites were able to conquer and control a kingdom that roughly comprised the area of the modern nation-states of Turkey, Syria, and parts of Iraq and Lebanon. 
  Among the peoples of the ancient Near East, few are more misunderstood than the Scythians. The Scythians swept into Anatolia in the early first millennium BCE and left a large swath of destruction in their wake. They challenged old, strong, and venerable kingdoms such as the Assyrians, Egyptians, and Medes, until they were defeated by the Medes and then gradually disappeared into historical obscurity once more. According to the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, the Scythians ruled a large part of the Near East for nearly 30 years, but before they disappeared from the historical record, the Scythians greatly impacted the history of the Near East. 
  Of all the empires and kingdoms in the ancient world, few could compare with the Lydians in terms of wealth and opulence. From the early 7th century BCE until the middle of the 6th century BCE, the Lydians played an important role in the history of the eastern Mediterranean region as they took on the role of middleman between the empires of the Near East and the emerging Hellenic civilization in Greece.

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  This Isn't Love

  Ann Cusack, Hope Daniels

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  After a life in care, with both good and bad experiences of the system, Hope knows all too well what the risks are for children in care as they approach adolescence. Lacking any sense of self-worth or belonging, children in care are often dismissed by the authorities as impossible to manage and, worse, perceived as children who have invited sexual abuse by placing themselves in 'dangerous' situations. They quickly become invisible to the authorities - too old to be perceived as 'children' by the system and yet, far too young to be safe in an adult world. Hope was brought up in care from the age of nine. Until now, she has never spoken about what happened to her once she left the security of her Highgate children's home at the age of 13 and moved into a 'secure unit'. It may have been secure but it was never 'safe'. In this new book, she lifts the lid on this untold chapter of her story and the devastating effects she experienced when she reconnected with her past. This isn't Love is a book that not only casts blame on the men and women who abuse children in care, but also on those who avert their gazes in the belief that these children are 'asking for it'. Hope's story ends on a hopeful note, championing victims of abuse and encouraging others to tell their story.

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  The Gospel of the Egyptians -...

  Anonymous (Gnostic Tradition),...

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  What is the eternal Light that illuminates all things? How can divine wisdom guide humanity toward spiritual freedom? 
  The Gospel of the Egyptians is one of the most mysterious and symbolically rich texts of the Gnostic tradition.  
  This ancient work explores humanity’s divine origin, the cosmic struggle between light and darkness, and the path to spiritual awakening and redemption through divine wisdom. 
  Now available in a clear, modern translation, this edition brings the mystical teachings and transformative power of this sacred text to life for today’s listener. 
  What you'll discover inside: 
  •	The Eternal Light of Divine Wisdom – Teachings on the Light that leads the soul toward truth, freedom, and enlightenment 
  •	The Mysteries of Creation and Redemption – Gnostic insights into the cosmos, divine realms, and human destiny 
  •	The Path to Spiritual Freedom – A guide to overcoming material illusion through inner knowledge and awakening 
  •	A Glimpse into Gnostic Cosmology – Explore the spiritual battle between light and darkness in early Christian thought 
  Whether you’re a seeker of ancient wisdom, a student of mystical texts, or someone on a path of inner discovery, The Gospel of the Egyptians offers timeless insight and inspiration. 
  Start your journey today—and uncover the radiant truth of the eternal Light.

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  Communication Craft - Simple...

  Christian Gilbert

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  You do not have to be born a great communicator to be a great communicator. Communication skills are learned. Learn some of the most useful lessons from research to improve your close relationships, group interactions, and your public speaking skills. 
  Topics include 
  - What causes misunderstanding? 
  - How does misunderstanding spread? 
  - What makes people attracted to each other? 
  - How can you maintain a happy relationship? 
  - How can you predict divorce? 
  - How do you prevent breakups? 
  - What kinds of lies do people tell? 
  - How might you detect lies? 
  - How do you read body language? 
  - Why do some controversies get so heated? 
  - How can you keep happy relationships despite deep disagreements? 
  - What causes presentation stage fright? 
  - How do you start a presentation strong? 
  - How do you sound credible to an audience? 
  - What should you say to end a presentation? 
  - How do you become a confident speaker? 
  And much more!

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