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  Baikonur Man - Space Science...

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  Against the backdrop of the late Cold War, a tiny American start-up company forged a secret deal to place American scientific payloads aboard the Soviet space station MIR. Born out of sheer desperation after the Challenger explosion and grounding of the United States space shuttle program, the agreement was negotiated and approved behind the backs of NASA and Congress, with the help of United States government officials inside the Commerce and Defense departments. 
   
   
   
  On a cold gray morning in February 1988, the company founder met with three graduate students and their professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to put his plans into action. Baikonur Man, written by one of those students, recounts the subsequent five-year saga of how science, comradery, hardship, drama, and occasional lunacy led to the first American experiments and payloads to fly on Russian rockets.

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  Captain John Smith - A Foothold...

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  The mainsail cracked above them in the ferocious wind as a group of red-faced men descended on John. "You have brought a curse on us. Overboard with you," one of the men yelled. A chorus of cheers went up. It was the last sound John heard before he was dumped over the side of the ship and engulfed by the dark, roiling ocean."Thrown overboard, enslaved by the Turks, captured by pirates, rescued by a princess-the story of Englishman John Smith (1580-1631) would seem unbelievable were it fiction. Young John first sought adventure in Europe, traveling as far as Russia and distinguishing himself in the wars that raged across the Old World.But John Smith's real passion was for the New World, and in 1607 he sailed to North America with the men who would establish the first lasting British settlement-Jamestown. There he fought level-headedly for the policies that would enable the fragile community to survive starvation, disease, and deadly attacks to become a foothold in the New World.Heroes of History is a unique biography series that brings the shaping of history to life with the remarkable true stories of fascinating men and women who changed the course of history.The stories of Heroes of History are told in an engaging narrative format, where related history, geography, government, and science topics come to life and make a lasting impression. This is a premier biography line for the entire family.

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  The Complete Hermeticism...

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  Unlock the hidden laws of the universe with the ancient teachings of Hermes Trismegistus. 
  The Complete Hermeticism Philosophy Collection brings together the foundational texts of the Hermetic tradition—translated and adapted into clear, contemporary language for today’s listener.  
  These mystical writings contain the roots of spiritual philosophy, alchemy, sacred geometry, and mind science. 
  Whether you’re exploring personal transformation, energetic law, or ancient mystery traditions, this collection is your gateway to timeless wisdom. 
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  - The Corpus Hermeticum – Dialogues on divine consciousness, cosmic structure, and spiritual rebirth 
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  Antarctic Pioneer - The...

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  Jackie Ronne reclaims her rightful place in polar history as the first American woman in Antarctica. 
   
   
   
  Jackie was an ordinary American woman whose life changed after a blind date with rugged Antarctic explorer Finn Ronne. After marrying, they began planning the 1946–1948 Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition. Her participation was not welcomed by the expedition team of red-blooded males eager to prove themselves in the frozen, hostile environment of Antarctica. 
   
   
   
  On March 12, 1947, Jackie Ronne became the first American woman in Antarctica and, months later, one of the first women to overwinter there. 
   
   
   
  The Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition secured its place in Antarctic history, but its scientific contributions have been overshadowed by conflicts and the dangerous accidents that occurred. Jackie dedicated her life to Antarctica: she promoted the achievements of the expedition and was a pioneer in polar tourism and an early supporter of the Antarctic Treaty. In doing so, she helped shape the narrative of twentieth-century Antarctic exploration.

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  Ladies-in-Waiting - Women Who...

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  Pit Bull Nation Special Edition

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  What goes on behind the scenes at a well-funded city shelter? Cindy Marabito tells the story from the trenches. Big money organizations shade the truth while millions of dogs are being destroyed because they look like a pit bull. Take this journey and peek inside the clanging metal doors where animals who have no voice are given a face and a story. Cindy Marabito makes it personal. 
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