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  Rumbles - A Curious History of...

  Elsa Richardson

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  The fascinating—and often secret—history of the body's most fascinating system: the gut. 
   
   
   
  The stomach is notoriously outspoken. It growls, gurgles, and grumbles while other organs remain silent, inconspicuous, and content. For centuries humans have puzzled over this rowdy organ, deliberating on the extent of its influence over cognition, mental wellbeing, and emotions, and wondering how the gut became so central to our sense of self. 
   
   
   
  Traveling from ancient Greece to Victorian England, eighteenth-century France to modern America, historian Elsa Richardson leads us on a tour of the gut, exploring all the ways that we have imagined, theorized, and probed the mysteries of the gastroenterological system. We'll meet a diverse cast of characters including Edwardian body builders, hunger-striking suffragettes, demons, medieval alchemists, and one poor teenage girl plagued by a remarkably vocal gut, all united by this singular organ. 
   
   
   
  Engaging, eye-opening, and thought-provoking, Rumbles leaves no stone unturned, scrutinizing religious tracts and etiquette guides, satirical cartoons and political pamphlets, in its quest to answer the millennia-old question: Are we really ruled by our stomachs?

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  The Practice & Theory Of Bolshevism

  Bertrand Russell

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  This book records Bertrand Russell's impressions of the new regime after a 1920 visit to Russia following the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution, including his meetings with Lenin, Trostky, and Gorky. It includes a chapter that was authored by Dora Black, educational theorist and feminist author, and Russell's spouse. This chapter was unfortunately removed in the second edition, which was issued after Dora and Bertrand divorced. 
   
  Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, OM, FRS was a British mathematician, philosopher, logician, and public intellectual.  
   
  In this rare one-of-a-kind audiobook adventure the listener is met with the unexpected nature of a grand literary trek. Here is an audio treat to startle the imagination, invigorate the mind, and touch the spirit of all who hear it. From the studios of veteran artists and producers who were amongst the very first to imagine that books might one day talk - first on tape and later in the digital realm. This audiobook is our gift to you - a group of collective artists who have made their production a life's work and joy. A true audio treasure!

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  CIA Mind Control

  Raphael Terra

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  This audiobook has been recorded using Text to speech (TTS). 
   
  Do you trust your government? 
   
  Are those people controlling our secret service and military really the good guys? 
   
  Did you know that your government drugged, raped, tortured and murdered United States citizens in a massive experiment that spanned decades? 
   
  The CIA’s Project MKUltra authorised the use of mind bending drugs on thousands of unsuspecting innocent people. 
   
  Ordinary people, experimented on like lab rats by their own government. 
   
  Assassinations, conspiracies, cover ups, manipulation of Hollywood, mind control. 
   
  This is the story of a covert operation that has not in fact ended. This is the story of a secret project gone mad. This is the story of MKUltra. 
   
  Do you trust your government now?

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  Saint Patrick

  History Nerds

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  Few figures in Christian history bridge denominational divides and cultural narratives like St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Revered for over fifteen centuries, Patrick’s life and mission stand as a beacon of spiritual courage, theological depth, and the enduring power of God’s grace. 
  In this illuminating exploration, Saint Patrick delves into the man behind the legend. From his dramatic early years as a Roman Briton enslaved by Irish raiders to his calling as a missionary in the land of his captivity, Patrick’s story is one of transformation, faith, and unwavering devotion. 
  Taking a look through the lens of both Catholic and Protestant perspectives, this book offers a nuanced examination of Patrick’s life and ministry. Was he a Catholic saint, celebrated for his miracles, his role as a bishop, and his establishment of monastic centers that would transform Europe? Or was he a proto-Protestant hero, defined by his reliance on Scripture, evangelical zeal, and personal relationship with Christ?

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  No Greater Love - The Story of...

  Kevin Ferris, John A. Siegfried

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  The story of Philadelphia's only Medal of Honor recipient from the Vietnam War told here for the first timeMichael Crescenz grew up in one of Philadelphia’s booming post-war Catholic neighborhoods, distinguishing himself early on as a leader, brother and friend who fearlessly rose to the defense of others in need. The second of six sons born to a World War II veteran, Michael was known for his big smile, athletic abilities, toughness and fierce competitive spirit. Growing up, Michael’s world revolved around his family, parish, local playgrounds, and the bustling Catholic schools he attended from first grade through high school graduation. All these influences shaped the man he would become – the one who felt a sense of duty to serve his country and enlisted in the U.S. Army to do his part during the Vietnam War.   He was in Vietnam barely two months when his unit, the 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry, was sent into battle against deeply entrenched enemy forces on Nui Chom Mountain, the fortress in the clouds tucked away in the far northwest corner of South Vietnam near the borders with North Vietnam and Laos. Commanders knew they were in for a fight, but didn’t know the enemy had more than 250 machine gun bunkers deployed along the mountain’s slopes. On November 20, 1968, Alpha Company was ambushed on the wet jungle mountainside, the NVA taking down the two men up front and pinning down the rest with relentless fire.  Thinking first of the danger to those around him, Private First Class Michael J. Crescenz picked up an M60 machine gun and charged the enemy bunkers. He did not survive but his actions saved the lives of his fellow soldiers and allowed them to advance and ultimately prevail. For his valor and sacrifice, Michael was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.  No Greater Love tells this story from the perspective of those who loved Michael Crescenz most, close friends, family, Michael’s commanding officer in Vietnam, retired Lieutenant General Sam Wetzel, and medic William “Doc” Stafford, the soldier closest to Michael when he was cut down by enemy fire and who believes to this day that he survived Nui Chom only because of the selfless actions of Private First Class Crescenz.

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  Anxious in Love Say Goodbye to...

  Amanda Palermo

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  How to Stop and Overcome Couple Conflicts, Insecurity, and Jealousy, and Eliminate Negative Thinking to Build and Maintain a Healthy and Happy RelationshipThis book will teach you: 
  ● To look at the problem of anxiety for what it really is. 
  ● Why and how anxiety can be good for you. 
  ● To look at yourself the way you should. 
  ● To love and respect yourself first. Yes, that is not being selfish, by the way! 
  ● To become the best version of yourself in love and romance. 
  ● How to change your thoughts for your own benefit. 
  Do you doubt whether the ideas stated above are possible? Do you think they are beyond your grasp and are meant only for others and not for you? Well, let me tell you this book is based entirely on my personal experiences. I have implemented every idea mentioned in this book. And you know what that means, right? 
  Yes, I have been in and out of some really difficult relationships. Each one of them has contributed to my learning. I was plagued by the same doubts and fears that you have. Today, thanks to these lessons, I have overcome almost all anxiety-triggering elements and lead a happy, successful life, replete with love and romance. If I can do it, anyone can! 
  And YOU definitely can. Because, here you are already looking up ways to find solutions to your problems which is the first, and perhaps the most important step in this journey. 

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