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  Andrews Sisters The: The Lives...

  Charles River Editors

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  The vaudeville era of the early 20th century dominated American entertainment with an endless array of “specialty” acts. Thousands of performers emerged from familiar American lives to test their novel talents with a voracious public in search of the next fad. Violin concertos were played on bicycle pumps, and contortionists defied gravity and the limits of human anatomy. Animal acts of every variety sought to up the ante in bringing the exotic to the American stage. One thread held most of these oddities together. Whatever the talent, it was virtually obligatory in most cases that both humans and animals incorporate singing and dancing into the act. This was particularly true for women regardless of the talent level or genre of specialty. 
  	As radio personalities, the Andrews Sisters became ubiquitous and iconic for a public that had clung to the apparatus through every manner of national catastrophe. Radio networks were operative throughout the day and night, but generally offered a diet of round-the-clock news, much of it grim. Eventually, the trio came to break the onslaught of national and international events with six to eight appearances each day. In these breaks, war-weary Americans were treated to snappy rhythms clothed in an overt musical patriotism to spur them on. In financial terms, the three sisters broke every record ever set by a female singing group, eventually rivaling Elvis Presley and The Beatles as commercial juggernauts. While Uncle Sam was recruiting troops destined for the European continent and Asia, teenagers were home “doing the jitterbug.” The Andrews Sisters, overthrowing the worn out and vacuous personality of the vaudeville model, took the step and rode it to fame and national adoration, adapting to current styles along the way.

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  No Island of Sanity - Paula...

  Vincent Bugliosi

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  In a series called “The Library of Contemporary Thought,” top opinion-makers explore the most provocative, fascinating, and momentous issues that have occurred in the United States. In this first volume, famed Los Angeles prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi takes on the Supreme Court. Considered by some to be an island of sanity surrounded by a sea of insanity that is our society, the Supreme Court has increasingly come under scrutiny for some dubious decisions. In this compelling work, Bugliosi puts the Supreme Court on trial for its handling of Paula Jones vs. Bill Clinton. The author argues that the right of a president to be free of a private lawsuit while in office outweighs a plaintiff's interest in having his or her case brought expediently to trial—regardless of a case's supposed merit.

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  History of Sparta: An...

  Enthralling History

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  Two manuscripts in one book:Sparta: An Enthralling Overview of the Spartans and Their City-State in Ancient Greece along with the Greco-Persian Wars, Peloponnesian War, and Other Conflicts Involving the Spartan ArmyThe Trojan War: An Enthralling Overview of a Legendary Conflict of Ancient Greece and Its Role in History and Greek Mythology 
  In part one of this book, you will discover:The origin and foundations of ancient Sparta;The role of mythical divinity in the emergence of Sparta;Wars and conquests that helped shape Sparta’s foreign relations;The lives and times of the great kings and heroes of Sparta;The unique socio-political structure of classical and post-classical Sparta;The famous agoge and Sparta’s prestigious military;A typical day as a citizen or non-citizen living in ancient Sparta;And much, much more! 
  In part two of this book, you will discover:Why the war startedHow one face launched a thousand shipsAbout the tricksters – and the tricked!Myth or history – which parts are which?Who were the Trojans?Who were the Achaeans?Was it kidnapping or did they elope?Achilles’ heel – why was it so vulnerable?The many prophecies – and their fulfilmentDeath of heroes – depending on which side of the sea you lived!How Ancient Greeks viewed the Trojan WarModern-day discoveries and interpretations 
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  Manipulation - How to Persuade...

  Amanda Grapes, Jayden Haywards,...

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  There are several different titles in this book, which are the following: 
  Book 1: Psychopaths and sociopaths are everywhere in our society. You may not realize it, but they are out there. 
  How do they compare? 
  Aside from answering these questions, we will also look into other topics that are related to manipulation. 
  Book 2: Some people will do everything they can to manipulate another person. Some of those people are even dangerous. In this guide, you will discover how the craziest serial killers have managed to get away with their horrific crimes. 
  Book 3: In this audiobook, you’ll get a quick overview of subtle signs such as:How the way you cross your legs, arms, or move your lips reveals what you thinkThe best ways to close a sale by using your body language 
  Book 4: We all use body language, every day, even every minute. Some of us are aware of these subtle (or sometimes obvious) signs. Others are completely oblivious to it. If you’re ready to learn more about what certain signs mean in regard to which emotion or message they convey, then you should listen to this brief guide. 
  Book 5: Manipulating, blackmailing, forcing, acting, persuading, convincing, influencing...call it whatever you want. It can be used for good and bad purposes, with friendly or malicious intentions. What's most important, however, is that we understand it.  
  Book 6: Even if we don’t know it or do it on purposes, we are always influencing others. We influence people by the way we dress, look, talk, or behave ourselves on the Internet. In this audiobook, you will find out what it takes to increase the influence you have on others, and to really know what you’re doing.

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  Norse Mythology - Scandinavian...

  Birker Leif

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  How did the ancient Vikings live? 
    
  What was their society like? 
    
  This and many other questions about history and mythology will be answered in this brief guide. For example, an entire chapter is devoted to women’s roles in Viking society. Other chapters discuss the appearance of trolls and other creatures in Norse myths. You’ll find out why certain popular children’s movies have included Viking clothing and other elements in their narrative, what Viking art is all about.  
    
  Last but not least, you can learn more about Ragnar Lothbrok, one of the heroes in Viking myths. 
    
  Do yourself a favor and get this book now.

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  Learn French - Level 2: Absolute...

  Innovative Language Learning, ...

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  Finished with Introduction to French? Advance to Absolute Beginner French! 
   
  Welcome to Absolute Beginner French, Volume 1 
   
  Before you take that trip to France, get a solid foundation of French first! 
   
  Start speaking French in minutes and grasp the language, culture, and customs in just minutes more with Absolute Beginner French, a completely new way to learn French with ease! 
   
  Absolute Beginner French will have you speaking with proper pronunciation from the very first lesson and arm you with cultural insight and other information to utterly shock and amaze your Francen friends. Why are the audio lessons so effective? 
  - Syllable-by-syllable breakdown of each word and phrase so you can say every word and phrase instantly 
  - Repeat after the professional teacher section so you can practice proper pronunciation 
  - Quick cultural tips in each lesson will help you navigate your way even better 
  - Above all, a fun and relaxed approach to grasping a lot of information quickly and easily 
   
  You see, unlike other audiobooks, we actually teach French and Francen culture. With each lesson you will master a target phrase and key vocabulary. This is a complete lesson taught by a professional, bilingual teacher! Listen to the preview now! This is not a vocabulary audiobook with just words and their translations. These 25 short and effective audio lessons will allow you to: 
  - Speak French within minutes of your first lesson 
  - Understand the culture, customs, and people of France 
  - Master manners, etiquette, and customs 
  - Surprise phrases and tips that will leave your guests wondering where you learned them 
   
  This audiobook comes with downloadable lesson notes totaling more than 160 pages. Start speaking French now! 
   
  Download the PDF and read along: 
  https://bit.ly/3VZ4jhd

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