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  The Rolling Stones 1972

  Jim Marhsall

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  A pictorial chronicle of the Stones’ classic summer concert tour from the Life magazine photographer who followed them—with a foreword by Keith Richards. 
   
  In 1972, the Rolling Stones marked their first decade as a band with the release of Exile on Main St. and a summer concert tour of America that set new standards for magnificence in live performance. Covering the tour for Life magazine, photographer Jim Marshall captured indelible moments of the Stones in their glory onstage, as well as the camaraderie behind the scenes.  
   
  Featuring a foreword by Keith Richards, this volume presents Marshall’s shots alongside dozens of never-before-seen frames. Stones fans will revel in this unprecedented look at one of the biggest rock bands of all time from the photographer who captured them best. 
   
  “The stunning images in this collection show the Stones in all their strung-out Exile on Main Street-era splendor—recording in Los Angeles, chilling backstage and strutting across some very lucky concert stages.” —Rolling Stone

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  The Plantagenets - Digitally...

  Ben Hubbard

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  This recording has been digitally produced by DeepZen Limited, using a synthesised version of an audiobook narrator’s voice under license. DeepZen uses Emotive Speech Technology to create digital narrations that offer a similar listening experience to human narration.  
   
  For almost 350 years the Plantagenet family held the English throne – longer than any dynasty in English history – and yet its origins were in Anjou in France, French remained the mother tongue of England’s monarchs for 300 years, and only in its family’s final decades did English rather than French become the language the king used in official correspondence. 
   
  Furthermore, although the family managed to remain in power for so long, this was not without kings being deposed, ransomed and imprisoned, or without sons plotting against their fathers for the throne and wives turning against their husbands. 
   
  The Plantagenets is an accessible book that tells the whole narrative of the dynasty, from the coronation of Henry, Count of Anjou, in 1145 to the fall of Yorkist Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485. But in charting the fortunes of the family, the book explores not only military victories and defeats across Europe, on crusade and in the British Isles, but how England and its neighbours changed during that time – how the authority of Parliament increased, how laws were reformed, how royal authority could struggle with that of the Roman Catholic Church, how the Black Death affected England, and how universities were founded and cathedrals built. 
   
  The Plantagenets is an expertly written account of a people who have long captured the popular imagination.

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  Molecules of Emotion - The...

  Candace B. Pert

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  The bestselling and revolutionary book that serves as a “landmark in our understanding of the mind-body connection” (Deepak Chopra, MD).In her groundbreaking book Molecules of Emotion, Candace Pert—an extraordinary neuroscientist who played a pivotal role in the discovery of the opiate receptor—provides startling and decisive answers to these and other challenging questions that scientists and philosophers have pondered for centuries.Pert’s pioneering research on how the chemicals inside our bodies form a dynamic information network, linking mind and body, is not only provocative, it is revolutionary. By establishing the biomolecular basis for our emotions and explaining these scientific developments in a clear and accessible way, Pert empowers us to understand ourselves, our feelings, and the connection between our minds and our bodies—or bodyminds—in ways we could never possibly have imagined before. From explaining the scientific basis of popular wisdom about phenomena such as "gut feelings" to making comprehensible recent breakthroughs in cancer and AIDS research, Pert provides us with an intellectual adventure of the highest order.Molecules of Emotion is a landmark work, full of insight and wisdom and possessing that rare power to change the way we see the world and ourselves.

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  Audiobook Biographies:...

  J.J.

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  Dive into the fascinating world of one of history's most enigmatic figures with "Audiobook Biographies - Pythagoras of Samos." In this captivating audiobook, renowned author JJ takes you on a mesmerizing journey through the life and legacy of the ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician, Pythagoras. 
  Narrated with passion and precision by the talented Derik Hendrickson, this audiobook offers an immersive experience that brings Pythagoras and his era to life. Discover the secrets of Pythagoras' mystical teachings, his groundbreaking contributions to mathematics, and his profound influence on philosophy and science. JJ's meticulous research and engaging storytelling provide a vivid and well-rounded portrait of this legendary thinker. 
  As you listen to this audiobook, you'll: 
  - Explore Pythagoras' early life and upbringing in Samos. 
  - Uncover the mysteries of the Pythagorean Brotherhood and their esoteric beliefs. 
  - Delve into Pythagoras' groundbreaking mathematical discoveries, including the famous Pythagorean theorem. 
  - Follow his journey to Egypt and his encounters with other great thinkers of his time. 
  - Gain insight into Pythagoras' enduring legacy and the impact of his ideas on the modern world. 
  "Audiobook Biographies - Pythagoras of Samos" is not just a historical account but a captivating exploration of the man behind the legend. JJ's narrative skillfully weaves together historical facts, anecdotes, and philosophical insights to provide a comprehensive and accessible portrait of Pythagoras and his era. 
  Whether you're a history enthusiast, a mathematics lover, or simply curious about the life of an ancient genius, this audiobook is a must-listen. Derik Hendrickson's evocative narration will transport you to the world of Pythagoras, making this audiobook an unforgettable journey through time and intellect.

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  First Degree Rage - The True...

  Paula May

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  A North Carolina Sheriff’s Detective recounts a shocking case of domestic deception and brutal murder in this true crime chronicle. In 1993, single mom Kay Weden endured a series of senseless attacks on her family. Her son was nearly killed by a shot fired through their house. Then her elderly mother was murdered by an unknown intruder. Beyond this, Kay’s new boyfriend, Viktor Gunnarsson, had just disappeared without warning. The handsome Swede was in the U.S. seeking political asylum after being charged with the 1986 assassination of Sweden’s Prime Minister. With nowhere else to turn, Kay reconnected with her ex-fiancé L.C. Underwood, a police officer adept at criminal investigations. L.C. assured Kay he would get to the bottom of her terrible nightmare. But then Viktor’s nude body was found two hours away in the Appalachian Mountains. When local Sheriff’s Detective Paula May started investigating, she began to unravel a hair-raising case of stalking, assault, and murder.

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  Isaac Newton

  James Gleick

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  James Gleick has long been fascinated by the making of science -- how ideas order visible appearances, how equations can give meaning to molecular and stellar phenomena, how theories can transform what we see. In Chaos, he chronicled the emergence of a new way of looking at dynamic systems; in Genius, he portrayed the wondrous dimensions of Richard Feymnan's mind. Now, in Isaac Newton, he gives us the story of the scientist who, above all others, embodied humanity's quest to unveil the hidden forces that constitute the physical world. 
  In this original, sweeping, and intimate biography, Gleick moves between a comprehensive historical portrait and a dramatic focus on Newton's significant letters and unpublished notebooks to illuminate the real importance of his work in physics, in optics, and in calculus. He makes us see the old intuitive, alchemical universe out of which Newton's mathematics first arose and shows us how Newton's ideas have altered all forms of understanding from history to philosophy. And he gives us a moving account of the conflicting impulses that pulled at this man's heart: his quiet longings, his rage, his secrecy, the extraordinary subtleties of a personality that were mirrored in the invisible forces he first identified as the building blocks of science. More than biography, more than history, more than science, Isaac Newton tells us how, through the mind of one man, we have come to know our place in the cosmos. 
  Read by Allan Couruner.

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