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  Jean-Michel Basquiat: A short...

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  Jean-Michel Basquiat, American artist extraordinaire: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  Dirty Talk + Tantric Sex 2 in 1...

  Wilona Clem

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  Do you want to trigger a deep sense of pleasure with just a simple phrase? Or provoke a thrilling gasp with a not-so-innocent question? Then you need to keep listening… 
  This includes two audiobooks:Dirty Talk: Drive your partner crazy and set the right mood for mind blowing sex. Master dirty talk, even if you’re shy and have taboosTantric Sex: Revitalize your sex life and increase libido. Learn how to last longer and have intense tantric orgasms 
  Here's a short preview of what you'll discover:Why you’re bad at dirty talk and how to improve it RIGHT NOW. (Break free of your mental barriers and start feeling comfortable in your dirty-talking conversations!)How to arouse anyone you want with these thirty extremely sexy questions.How to put into practice some naughty but effective tips from phone-sex professionals.Effective and proven techniques for multiple and intense full-body orgasms that will deepen more and more your sex sessionsThe amazing benefits you’ll get when you practice tantric sexHow to achieve alone the strongest physical pleasure (no partner is required!)How to deepen to the maximum the connection with your partner during lovemaking that will always leave him wanting more. 
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  With these audiobooks, you’ll quickly learn how to use the right erotic language that is able to stimulate the body and mind, and you’ll gain strong sexy confidence that will make disappear all feelings of shame, embarrassment, or shyness. 
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  World War II in 1940: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  One of the most famous people in the world came to tour the city of Paris for the first time on June 28, 1940. Over the next three hours, he rode through the city’s streets, stopping to tour L’Opéra Paris. He rode down the Champs-Élysées toward the Trocadero and the Eiffel Tower, where he had his picture taken. After passing through the Arc de Triomphe, he toured the Pantheon and old medieval churches, though he did not manage to see the Louvre or the Palace of Justice. Heading back to the airport, he told his staff, “It was the dream of my life to be permitted to see Paris. I cannot say how happy I am to have that dream fulfilled today.” Four years after his tour, Adolf Hitler would order the city’s garrison commander, General Dietrich von Choltitz, to destroy Paris, warning his subordinate that the city "must not fall into the enemy's hand except lying in complete debris." Of course, Paris was not destroyed before the Allies liberated it, but it would take more than 4 years for them to wrest control of France from Nazi Germany after they took the country by storm in about a month in 1940. 
  The surrender of more than 1,200,000 isolated troops followed quickly in June 1940, yet in the midst of this disaster, the Allies contrived one coup that took even the victorious Wehrmacht aback: the evacuation of over 300,000 soldiers from the port of Dunkirk. This escape, hailed as “miraculous” at the time, provided England with a solid defensive force, the French with the kernel of a “Free French” army for the future, and the Western Allies with an invaluable boost to their morale during one of the war's darkest moments. With the clarity of historical hindsight, events proved Churchill correct. Operation Dynamo, as the British named the Dunkirk evacuation mission, bolstered British morale and defenses sufficiently to keep the “Sceptered Isle” in the war.

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  The Enlightenment in America -...

  Nova Ashford

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  The Enlightenment, a period of intellectual and philosophical advancement in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries, laid the groundwork for many of the principles that would shape modern democratic societies. Its influence reached far beyond Europe, significantly impacting the American colonies and their path to independence. Understanding the roots of Enlightenment thought requires exploring the major intellectual movements that preceded it, including the Renaissance, the Scientific Revolution, and the Reformation. 
  At the heart of the Enlightenment was a growing emphasis on reason, individualism, and skepticism toward traditional authority. The Renaissance, which spanned the 14th to the 17th centuries, marked a resurgence in classical learning and a renewed focus on humanism—the belief in the value and agency of human beings. Renaissance thinkers, such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, laid the groundwork for later intellectual revolutions by advocating for a more secular view of the world, emphasizing human capability and creativity. This shift from a purely religious worldview to one that incorporated human reason would directly influence Enlightenment thinkers who challenged the authority of both the church and monarchy. 
  The Scientific Revolution, which began in the 16th century with figures like Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton, was a key precursor to Enlightenment thought. The scientific discoveries of this era demonstrated the power of reason and observation in understanding the natural world. These discoveries not only transformed scientific inquiry but also encouraged a new way of thinking about society and governance. The methods of empirical observation and logical reasoning that characterized the Scientific Revolution were adopted by Enlightenment philosophers, who sought to apply them to human behavior, politics, and ethics.

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  How to be Heard Without...

  Brenda J. Viola

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  It's time to find your voice. 
  Have you ever felt invisible? Your lips are moving, but no one's hearing you. 
  It's frustrating when your great ideas or insights are overlooked. It can make you want to scream! 
  Instead, take the next thirty days to learn and implement powerful tactics to improve your quality of communication. 
  Whether making a case for budget dollars, being interviewed by a reporter, speaking up in a staff meeting, or having a heart-to-heart with your partner, your voice is important. 
  Not only will this book help you find your voice, but it will also empower you to use it skillfully.

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  My Bondage and My Freedom

  Frederick Douglass

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  "I was a slave yesterday, and am a man today."
  
  In this gripping and sophisticated sequel to his first narrative, Frederick Douglass provides a panoramic view of his life. My Bondage and My Freedom doesn't just chronicle the brutality of the plantation; it explores the psychological mechanisms of oppression and the profound intellectual awakening that led Douglass to strike for his freedom. From his childhood on Maryland's Eastern Shore to his rise as a world-renowned orator and leader of the abolitionist movement, Douglass's story is a testament to the indomitable human spirit. He courageously exposes the "slave-holding religion" of the South and the persistent prejudices of the North, offering a roadmap for justice that remains startlingly relevant.
  
  A Voice of Radical Intellectualism: Unlike his first book, this volume shows Douglass as a fully independent thinker who has broken away from his early mentors to forge his own path. He analyzes how slavery dehumanizes both the enslaved and the master, arguing that freedom is not merely the absence of chains, but the presence of equal rights and self-sovereignty.
  
  The Power of Literacy: Douglass famously recounts how learning to read was his "pathway from slavery to freedom." He describes the mental transformation that occurred when he realized that the power to describe his own experience was the first step toward reclaiming his humanity.
  
  Why It Is Essential: My Bondage and My Freedom is a foundational text of American identity. It is a work of high literary merit and a searing indictment of systemic injustice. To read Douglass is to witness the transformation of a "piece of property" into one of the most eloquent and influential voices in history.
  
  Witness the triumph of the human will. Purchase "My Bondage and My Freedom" today.

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