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  Carbon Democracy - Political...

  Timothy Mitchell

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  Oil is a curse, it is often said, that condemns the countries producing it to an existence defined by war, corruption, and enormous inequality. Carbon Democracy tells a more complex story, arguing that no nation escapes the political consequences of our collective dependence on oil. It shapes the body politic both in regions such as the Middle East, which rely upon revenues from oil production, and in the places that have the greatest demand for energy. 
   
   
   
  Coal was a source of energy so open to disruption that oligarchies in the West became vulnerable to mass demands for democracy. In the mid-twentieth century, however, the development of cheap and abundant energy from oil offered a means to reduce this vulnerability to democratic pressures. The abundance of oil made it possible to reorganize political life around the management of something now called "the economy". The politics of the West became dependent on an undemocratic Middle East. 
   
   
   
  In the twenty-first century, the oil-based forms of modern democratic politics have become unsustainable. Foreign intervention and military rule are faltering in the Middle East, while governments everywhere appear incapable of addressing the crises that threaten to end the age of carbon democracy—the disappearance of cheap energy and the carbon-fueled collapse of the ecological order.

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  Titans of Capital - How...

  Peter Phillips, Dan Kovalik

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  A fascinating examination of the rapid concentration of global capital, with chapters that focus on China and Russia. 
   
   
   
  In Titans of Capital, Peter Phillips, a political sociologist, poses three key research questions: To what extent do the wealthy influence—or even dominate—decision making that affects all of us in society? Who are the most powerful people? And how does the accumulation of capital work? 
   
   
   
  Networks of wealthy individuals have evolved since the COVID-19 pandemic, and Titans of Capital shows how the financial investments of transnational elites threaten human rights and the future of the planet. Phillips warns that while continued concentration of global capital increases the profits enjoyed by the global economy's "Titans,", it also increases global inequality, starvation, and civil unrest, threatening the lives of the hundreds of millions of people living in extreme poverty. It is imperative to ask how we can reverse the concentration of Titan wealth and revitalize grassroots democracy unbridled by extreme wealth. Identifying 117 global Titans by name and exposing the networks and interests that unite them provides listeners opposed to militarism and committed to economic equality with crucial tools to directly engage the power elite who endanger life on earth.

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  Inside the Split Mind -...

  Aayush Agarawal

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  Inside the Split Mind: Understanding Schizophrenia is a powerful, comprehensive, and deeply human exploration of one of the most complex and misunderstood mental illnesses of our time. Written with clarity, compassion, and intellectual depth, this book takes readers on a journey through the scientific, historical, cultural, and personal dimensions of schizophrenia. 
  From ancient myths and evolving medical theories to cutting-edge neuroscience and first-person narratives, the book unveils the true nature of schizophrenia—its causes, symptoms, and wide-ranging effects on individuals and society. With dedicated chapters on diagnosis, treatment options, family roles, legal issues, stigma, recovery, and global perspectives, it offers a panoramic view of the illness and the systems that surround it. 
  Blending rigorous research with moving real-life stories, Inside the Split Mind challenges long-held stereotypes and invites readers to see beyond the disorder to the person. It calls for a more compassionate, informed, and inclusive society—where those affected by schizophrenia are not merely treated, but truly understood and embraced. 
  Essential reading for families, clinicians, students, policymakers, and anyone who seeks to understand the human mind in all its complexity, this book is both a guide and a call to action. Because in healing the split mind, we just might learn to heal our divided world.

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  Seven Wonders of Menopause - The...

  Shavita Kotak

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  Seven Wonders of Menopause: The Mother of All Wake-Up Calls 
  What if menopause was never a decline, but a divine design? 
  In this groundbreaking and deeply soulful audiobook, author and spiritual teacher Shavita Kotak reawakens the forgotten truth of menopause as a sacred rite of passage , a time when the body, spirit, and consciousness converge to birth the wise woman within. 
  Through intimate conversations with seven global pioneers,  Dr. Christiane Northrup, Dr. Gladys McGarey, Dr. Vandana Shiva, Ibu Robin Lim, Alexandra Pope, Jane Hardwicke Collings, and Shavita herself, nearly 450 years of lived feminine wisdom flow into one voice of remembrance. 
  Blending sacred science, ancestral insight, and spiritual awakening, Seven Wonders of Menopause transforms the narrative of midlife from loss to liberation, from hormonal chaos to holy alchemy. 
  This is not the end of fertility; it’s the beginning of your power. 
  It’s the moment you remember who you truly are. 
  For every woman standing at the threshold of change, this is your invitation to rise.

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  Egyptian Mythology for Beginners...

  Johnny Nelson

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  Uncover the mysteries of ancient Egypt in Egyptian Mythology for Beginners: 5 Short Stories of Ancient Gods and Underworld Legends—a captivating, beginner-friendly journey into the sacred myths that shaped one of history’s most fascinating civilizations. Drawing directly from authentic sources like the Pyramid Texts, Book of the Dead, and temple inscriptions, this audiobook faithfully retells the core legends of Egypt's gods, goddesses, and the mystical realm beyond death. 
  Designed for listeners of all ages and backgrounds, this expertly written and narrated collection brings to life the divine drama of gods like Ra, Osiris, Isis, Horus, Set, Anubis, and Thoth. In just over an hour, listeners are transported to a world where the sun god Ra sails through the underworld to battle chaos each night, where Isis searches across the sands to reassemble her murdered husband Osiris, and where the heart of every soul is weighed against the feather of Ma’at in a timeless quest for eternal peace. 
  Whether you're a curious beginner, a student of ancient history, a lover of myth, or a parent introducing young listeners to legendary lore, these five powerful stories are the perfect gateway into Egyptian mythology. The language is accessible yet richly atmospheric, making complex mythological themes easy to follow while preserving the deep symbolism and spiritual meaning behind each tale. 
  Ideal for commutes, classrooms, family listening, or personal enrichment, Egyptian Mythology for Beginners offers an unforgettable introduction to gods who ruled more than temples—they ruled time, nature, death, and destiny itself. These stories weren’t imagined for fiction—they were believed, worshipped, and lived. 
  Let the Nile guide you through the myths that built pyramids and inspired millennia. This is not fantasy. This is ancient truth.

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  Divine Protection - A retelling...

  Krishna Dharma, Chintamani Dhama...

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  A dramatic narration of the great Sanskrit epic in fluid prose that enables those new to the text to easily assimilate its profound messages, while enjoying its vivid stories of gods, saints, sages, and ancient kings. In this volume, we see how Krishna saves his devotee from degradation. Beginning with the famous story of Ajamila, the brahmin who fell from an exalted position to become a ruthless robber and cheat, only to be miraculously redeemed at the very moment of death. Then we hear how Indra, king of the gods, insulted his guru and, as a result, was overpowered by the demonic races, led by Vritra, a supernatural colossus conjured for the god’s destruction. The twist in this tale is that the demon was a great saintly devotee of Krishna. Finally, we hear how Diti, mother of the demons, gains her salvation. Through all these narrations, we see how, no matter how fallen you are, if you have any divine service to your credit, Krishna will find a way to save you.

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