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  Searching for George Gordon...

  Tom Huntington

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  A historian chronicles the life of the Union Civil War general while recounting his own unusual journey during his investigation into the past. Who was George Gordon Meade? He should be remembered as one of the Civil War’s most important generals. Instead, history has pushed him aside. The hot-tempered Meade received command of the Union’s dysfunctional Army of the Potomac only three days before he defeated Robert E. Lee’s Confederates at Gettysburg. After that, Meade watched his reputation decline, thanks in part to the escape of Lee’s army, hostility from politicians and the press, the machinations of Gen. Daniel Sickles, and the rise of Ulysses S. Grant. “I suppose after a while,” Meade once grumbled, “it will be discovered I was not at Gettysburg at all.”  The Rodney Dangerfield of Civil War generals, Meade gets no respect—and author Tom Huntington wanted to find out why. In Searching for George Gordon Meade, he tells the story of the general’s life and his participation in the Civil War’s great engagements, from George McClellan’s Richmond Campaign to Appomattox. Huntington also provides accounts of his own investigations of Meade’s legacy. Along the way he hikes across battlefields, recites the names of fallen soldiers at a candlelit ceremony at Gettysburg, drinks a champagne toast at Meade’s grave on New Year’s Eve, and visits a severed leg, a buried arm, and a horse’s head. The result is a quirky and compelling mash-up of history, biography, travel, and journalism that casts new light on an overlooked figure from the past. Praise for Searching for George Gordon Meade“Unique and irresistible.” —Harold Holzer, chairman of Lincoln Bicentennial Foundation“Huntington’s wry, boisterous biography-within-a-travel journal . . . strives to remake the reputation of Meade and offers a compelling new way to approach biography.” —John G. Shelby, Meade: The Price of Command, 1863–1865 “It’s the rare reader who will not enjoy accompanying Huntington on his search for Meade.” —America’s Civil War "A refreshingly readable and well-researched book. . . . Searching for George Gordon Meade should be required reading for all those interested in Civil War history.” —Civil War News

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  Nazi Mind Control

  Raphael Terra

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  This audiobook has been recorded using Text to speech (TTS). 
   
  In the 1930's an entire nation was brainwashed. It was manipulated by masters of propaganda and the arcane arts. The result was the deaths of millions of people. The world was changed in just a few short years. 
   
  The men behind this massive scheme were members of the most evil and vile of political parties ever to have existed. We know them as the Nazis. 
   
  Their purpose was to bring about the rise of a so-called Aryan race. A race that would rule the world for a thousand years. This would be the third reich. 
   
  In-order to see the fulfilment of their grand scheme they needed to eradicate certain races from the globe and subjugate others. In-order to achieve this, they needed millions of people to believe and follow them and only them. And so they created a messiah, a God on Earth. His name was Adolf Hitler and he would become the master of manipulating the hearts and souls of man. 
   
  From mass hypnosis to blatant propaganda, from control of the media to eradicating the opposition. All methods were employed. 
   
  This is the story of how that incredible goal was actually brought to fruition and the methods used to control the minds of men. This is the story of Nazi Propaganda.

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  Ancient Egypt’s Most Important...

  Charles River Editors

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  Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of ancient Egyptian civilization was its inception from the ground up, as the ancient Egyptians had no prior civilization which they could use as a template. In fact, ancient Egypt itself became a template for the civilizations that followed.  
  One of the primary reasons why modern scholars know so much about Egyptian history is due to many monuments found up and down the Nile. Although some of the tombs built on the west bank of the Nile River have suffered a fair amount of wind damage and all of the great monuments have endured the ravages of time, they are amazingly well-preserved, thanks both to Egypt’s arid climate and good workmanship. The Egyptian monument builders were truly a class above their contemporaries in terms of their trade, which was helped by the fact that they worked with the more permanent materials of sandstone and limestone, unlike Mesopotamian builders who were forced to primarily work with mud and brick.  
  In ancient Egypt, cities held political and religious significance, which meant that if the political or religious tides changed, so too could the fortunes of particular cities. Memphis is perhaps the best known of ancient Egypt’s cities because it was fortunate enough to be the political capital of the Egyptian state for most of its history. Hundreds of miles to Memphis’ south, Thebes became an important city during the Middle Kingdom and its stature grew during the New Kingdom when many of the pharaohs came from there and the national god, Amun, had its cult center in the city. Other cities, such as Tanis and Sais, were important for much shorter periods in Egyptian history. The city of Abju, which was known as Abydus to the Greeks, and later became known simply as “Abydos” had a history that was as long as Memphis’, and although its influence on pharaonic culture may not have been as apparent, it was no less profound.

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  The Sentinel State -...

  Minxin Pei

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  China watchers long argued that economic liberalization and prosperity would be harbingers of democracy. Instead, the Communist Party's grip has strengthened. How? The answer lies in the effectiveness of the surveillance state. And the source of that effectiveness is not just facial recognition AI and phone tracking. Technology is important, but what matters more is China's vast army of domestic spies.Central government surveillance data is confidential, so Minxin Pei turned to local reports, police gazettes, leaked documents, and interviews with exiled dissidents to provide a detailed look at the evolution, organization, and tactics of the surveillance state. Following the 1989 Tiananmen uprising, the Party invested in a coercive apparatus operated by a small number of secret police capable of mobilizing millions of citizen informants. The Party's Leninist bureaucratic structure—whereby officials and activists penetrate every sector of the economy and civil society, from universities to delivery companies to monasteries—ensures that Beijing's eyes and ears are everywhere.Rigorously empirical and rich in historical insight, The Sentinel State is a singular contribution to our knowledge about Chinese state coercion and, more generally, the survival strategies of authoritarian regimes.

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  Smoking Fetish - Short Stories

  Daniel P

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  An intense and unfiltered erotic collection where pleasure mixes with smoke, and every drag becomes part of the game. Characters boldly explore their most provocative fantasies, combining explicit sex, power, submission, and the irresistible smoking fetish. 
  Here you will find encounters that go beyond the conventional: couples discovering new pleasures sharing a cigarette in bed, dominant women seducing and controlling with every exhale, friends turning a pajama party into an unforgettable night, fiery threesomes wrapped in smoke... Each story raises the temperature until it becomes unbearable. 
  Inside you'll discover: 
  Short stories with high sexual content. 
  A constant fetish: smoke as part of the pleasure. 
  Confident and dominant women. 
  M/F, F/F relationships, threesomes, and BDSM dynamics. 
  Scenarios where submission and control intertwine with sensuality. 
  This is pure erotica for those who seek more than just sex: a world where skin, smoke, and desire merge into one act. Get ready to ignite a fire you won't be able to put out... and let yourself be enveloped by the smoke of pleasure. 
  Note: All characters are of legal age and act consensually. This work is fiction for entertainment purposes and does not promote the consumption of tobacco or any other smoking products.

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  Managing a Difficult Spouse in a...

  Dr. Fatima Asapokhai

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  Dive into a transformative guide that navigates the complexities of managing challenging relationships through a lens of faith and grace. "Managing a Difficult Spouse in a Godly Way" is an insightful manuscript that delves into the intricacies of dealing with a challenging partner, offering profound wisdom and practical solutions rooted in divine principles. Explore the nuanced behaviors/characteristics that define a difficult spouse. From poor communication and lack of empathy to stubbornness and criticism, uncover the layers that strain relationships and hinder understanding. Discover an array of faith-based strategies to manage challenging relationships with grace and resilience. Embrace humility, gentleness, and patience as cornerstones for fostering constructive communication, while upholding forgiveness and unconditional love as transformative forces. Uncover the divine principles of obedience and responsibility within relationships. Prioritize spiritual growth, mutual respect, and selflessness, laying the groundwork for a harmonious and fulfilling partnership anchored in faith. Tackle sensitive topics like abuse with compassion and practicality. Learn to recognize signs, ensure safety, seek support, and embark on a journey toward healing and recovery, fostering emotional well-being and rebuilding self-worth after leaving an abusive relationship. Witness the transformative journey toward healing, restoration, and wholeness. This manuscript provides a roadmap for emotional recovery, practical steps for rebuilding self-worth, and establishing healthy boundaries for a life rooted in faith and resilience. "Managing a Difficult Spouse in a Godly Way" is a beacon of hope and guidance, offering a profound understanding of navigating challenging relationships while upholding the virtues of faith, compassion, and grace. Embark on a journey of healing and transformation, embracing faith-centered approaches to manage difficult relationships with wisdom and strength.

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