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  Shadows of Salem - Witch Hunts...

  Davis Truman

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  In 1692, a small Puritan community in Massachusetts became the stage for one of the darkest episodes in American history. The Salem Witch Trials, fueled by superstition, religious zeal, and the fear of the unknown, led to over 150 accusations, countless shattered lives, and the executions of innocent men and women. But beyond the gallows and confessions lies a deeper story, one of resistance, power, and the origins of collective fear in America. 
  In Shadows of Salem, readers are taken inside the trials to witness how hysteria spread, how law was bent to justify injustice, and how individuals, like Giles Corey, chose silence and suffering over submission. Drawing on historical records, legal precedents, and cultural analysis, this book uncovers how Salem’s legacy shaped America’s enduring relationship with fear, authority, and social control. 
  From the use of spectral evidence to the crushing weight of peine forte et dure, Shadows of Salem explores not just what happened in 1692, but why it continues to haunt the American imagination. It is a story of mass panic and manipulation, but also of defiance and resilience, an essential lens for understanding both the past and the patterns of fear that still echo in modern society. 
  Perfect for readers of history, law, and cultural studies, Shadows of Salem offers a compelling examination of how hysteria becomes power, and how silence can be the most powerful act of resistance.

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  Conquistadors and the Columbian...

  Captivating History

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  Two manuscripts in one audiobook:The Conquistadors: A Captivating Guide to the Spanish Explorers, Conquest of the Americas, Cultural Exchange, and LegacyThe Columbian Exchange: A Captivating Guide to the Transatlantic Transfer of People, Plants, Animals, Ideas, Resources, and More Between the Americas and Europe 
  In the first part of this audiobook, you will discover the following:How the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean was used as a jumping-off point for Spanish expeditions;The details of many failed and few successful Spanish expeditions to settle the lands around the Caribbean;How the Portuguese came to dominate Brazil;Why the Portuguese dominated trade in the East;How Hernán Cortés conquered the Aztecs and defeated his Spanish rival for control of Mexico;Why Pizzaro met an untimely death after conquering the Incas. 
  In the second part of this audiobook, you will learn about the following:Japanese samurai who guarded silver shipments in Mexico in the 1600s;Catarina de San Juan, who began life as a Muslim girl in India and ended as a popular saint in Mexico;The immense amount of silver from Peru and Mexico, which fueled Spain’s Golden Century and led to repeated bankruptcy;American chili peppers giving some heat to cuisines from Hungary to Korea;Crops domesticated by indigenous Americans enabling China to double its population;Disease from the Americas making millions of Europeans miserable, including Henry VIII, Casanova, Ivan the Terrible, and Beethoven;The annual Manila Galleons from Acapulco to the Philippines creating the first global economy; 
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  A Rare Recording of Isaac Asimov

  Isaac Asimov

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  Isaac Asimov (January 2, 1920 - April 6, 1992) was an American writer and professor of biochemistry at Boston University. During his lifetime, Asimov was considered one of the "Big Three" science fiction writers, along with Robert A. Heinlein and Arthur C. Clarke. Asimov also wrote mysteries and fantasy, as well as popular science and other non-fiction.

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  Legal side of real estate...

  AHMED MUSA

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  Real estate investing offers tremendous opportunities for financial growth, but it also comes with significant legal challenges and risks. The Legal Side of Real Estate Investing: Protecting Your Assets is your essential guide to navigating the complex legal landscape of property ownership, investment, and management. 
  This comprehensive resource equips investors with the knowledge to safeguard their assets and make informed decisions at every stage of their journey. From selecting the right ownership structures and understanding zoning laws to drafting contracts, mitigating liability, and resolving disputes, this book provides actionable insights and expert strategies to protect your investments. 
  Packed with real-world examples and practical advice, this book is ideal for both novice and seasoned investors seeking to minimize risks and maximize returns in a legally secure manner. Learn how to build a resilient real estate portfolio that withstands challenges, complies with regulations, and achieves long-term success. Protect your assets and unlock the full potential of your real estate ventures with this indispensable guide.

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  Tides of Fortune - The Rise and...

  Zack Cooper

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  An ambitious look at how the twentieth century's great powers devised their military strategies and what their implications mean for military competition between the United States and China 
   
   
   
  How will the United States and China evolve militarily in the years ahead? Many experts believe the answer to this question is largely unknowable. But Zack Cooper argues that the American and Chinese militaries are following a well-trodden path. For centuries, the world's most powerful militaries have adhered to a remarkably consistent pattern of behavior, determined largely by their leaders' perceptions of relative power shifts. By uncovering these trends, this book places the evolving military competition between the United States and China in historical context. 
   
   
   
  Drawing on a decade of research and on his experience at the White House and the Pentagon, Cooper outlines a novel explanation for how militaries change as they rise and decline. Tides of Fortune examines the paths of six great powers of the twentieth century, tracking how national leaders adjusted their defense objectives, strategies, and investments in response to perceived shifts in relative power. All these militaries followed a common pattern, and their experiences shed new light on both China's recent military modernization and America's potential responses.

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  Krsna Your Eternal Friend - The...

  Prana Govinda Das

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  Noted internationally known Self-help advocate and teacher of devotional yoga Prana Govinda Das was born in Liverpool, England in 1968 admittedly a pretty good year for all things bright and beautiful. He says, "From as early as I can remember I had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, and a desire to understand the true nature of man and this world we live in. I was also always seeking out people who could answer all the questions I had about life, the universe and everything." After studying film production in the early nineties Prana was able to fulfill his lifelong desire to travel to India. admittedly his first trip changed his life completely and forever. "At that point," He recalls, "my thirst for material knowledge turned to a desire to understand the spiritual side of life. For the next six years, I frequently returned to, where I studied many different paths of Hinduism, Buddhism, and other forms of yoga and meditation. However, even after learning and experiencing so much I was still left incomplete." in 2001 during the young man's sixth trip to India, he traveled to Vrindavan, a holy town associated with Lord Krishna south of Delhi. It was there he met his spiritual guide, and mentor Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Goswami. Some twenty years on, Prana has been resident in his teacher's temples all over the world, particularly India, Australia, America, and Europe. Welcome then to the inspirational, engrossing, all-inclusive teachings of Prana Govinda Das. 
   
  With special guest acclaimed yogi Sripad Jagannatha Das, Prana's "guru bai."

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