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  Rome - Secrets of the Eternal City

  Andreas Englisch

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  The Rome that tourists never see.
  In »Rome«, bestselling author and Vatican expert Andreas Englisch, who has lived in the Eternal City for three decades, invites readers on a journey of discovery. He offers fresh perspectives on seemingly well-known sights, looks backward and forward through Roman history, and reveals surprising secrets about the famous landmarks of the Tiber city. With narrative verve, he draws from a vast reservoir of experience, knowledge, and encounters. An extraordinary book about Rome.

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  Rebel - My Escape from Saudi...

  Rahaf Mohammed

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  A gripping memoir of bravery and sacrifice by a young woman whose escape from her abusive family and an oppressive culture in Saudi Arabia captivated the world 
   In early 2019, after three years of careful planning, Rahaf Mohammed finally escaped her abusive family in Saudi Arabia—but made it only to Bangkok before being stripped of her passport. If forced to return home, she was sure she would be killed, like other rebel women in her country. As men pounded at the door of her barricaded hotel room, she opened a Twitter account. The teenager reached out to the world, and the world answered—she gained 45,000 followers in one day, and those followers helped her seek asylum in the West. 
  Now Rahaf Mohammed tells her remarkable story in her own words, revealing untold truths about life in the closed kingdom, where young women are brought up in a repressive system that puts them under the legal control of a male guardian. Raised with immense financial privilege but under the control of her male relatives—including her high-profile politician father—she endured an abusive childhood in which oppression and deceit were the norm. 
  Moving from Rahaf’s early days on the underground online network of Saudi runaways, who use coded entries to learn how to flee the brutalities of their homeland, to her solo escape to Canada, Rebel is a breathtaking and life-affirming memoir about one woman’s tenacious pursuit of freedom. 

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  Narcoland: Book Summary & Analysis

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Narcoland, by Anabel Hernandez.
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Anabel Hernandez.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  Narcoland exposes the dark and tangled web of corruption and drug trafficking that underpins Mexico's political and economic systems. This groundbreaking investigation reveals how high-ranking officials, powerful cartels, and multinational corporations collaborate to sustain the narcotics industry. The book traces the roots of the drug trade, delves into the systemic impunity that shields its perpetrators, and highlights the resilience of those who dare to speak out. It’s a compelling account of crime, power, and the human cost of a nation's struggle with organized crime.

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  The Case of Wagner

  Friedrich Nietzsche

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  The essay is a scathing critique of the German composer Richard Wagner, whom Nietzsche had previously admired, but later came to despise. Nietzsche argues that Wagner's music represents a decadent and degenerate form of art, which promotes a nihilistic and life-denying worldview. He also accuses Wagner of promoting a kind of fake heroism, which he believes is dangerous and misleading. Overall, "The Case of Wagner" is a powerful critique of Wagner and his artistic legacy, and a provocative exploration of the nature of art and its relationship to human culture and values. Read in English, unabridged.

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  Ministry of Truth - Democracy...

  Steve Benen

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  A searing, vital investigation of the Republican Party’s dangerous campaign to rewrite history in real time, from the Emmy Award-winning Rachel Maddow Show producer and bestselling author of The Impostors. 
  “There is nobody…who has more influence on the way I think about politics than Steve Benen.” —Rachel Maddow  
  For as long as historical records have existed, authoritarian regimes have tried to rewrite history to suit their purposes, using their dictatorial powers to create myths, spread propaganda, justify decisions, erase opponents, and even dispose of crimes. 
  Today, as America’s Republican Party becomes increasingly radicalized, it’s not surprising to see the GOP read from a similarly despotic script. Indeed, the party is taking dangerous, aggressive steps to rewrite history—and not just from generations past. Unable to put a positive spin on Trump-era scandals and fiascos, GOP voices and their allies have grown determined to rewrite the stories of the last few years—from the 2020 election results and the horror of January 6th to their own legislative record—treating the recent past as an enemy to be overpowered, crushed, and conquered. The consequences for our future, in turn, are dramatic. 
  Extraordinarily timely and undeniably important, Steve Benen’s new book tells the staggering chronicle of the Republican party’s unsettling attempts at historical revisionism. It reveals not only how dependent they have grown on the tactic, but also how dangerous the consequences are if we allow the party to continue. The stakes, Benen argues, couldn’t be higher: the future of democracy hinges on both our accurate understanding of events and the end of alternative narratives that challenge reality. 
  Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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  Sylvia Plath Reads Her Poetry

  Sylvia Plath

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  Sylvia Plath born on October 27, 1932, in Boston, MA, was an American poet, novelist, and short story writer. She is credited with advancing the genre of confessional poetry and is best known for two of her published collections, The Colossus and Other Poems (1960) and Ariel (1965), and also The Bell Jar, a semi-autobiographical novel published shortly before her suicide on February 11, 1963. In this recording, Plath reads "Black Rook in Rainy Weather," "A Secret, Stopped Dead," "A Birthday Present," "November Graveyard," "Medusa," "The Disquieting Muses," "The Stones," and "Cut."

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