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  Tolkien For Beginners

  Louis Markos

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  Tolkien For Beginners will introduce the reader to the multilayered depth and breadth of Tolkien’s tales of Middle-earth, what critics, following Tolkien’s lead, refer to collectively as his legendarium. J.R.R. Tolkien sweeps us away to a distant time and place that is at the same time, our own time and place. He takes us to a world where difficult choices must be made and are made, where character is defined by those choices, and where redemption is possible though not always embraced. The Lord of the Rings taps a deep root in the human psyche. There is much death, destruction, and defeat in Tolkien’s world, but there is even more friendship, courage, and hope. What one remembers when one finishes reading The Lord of the Rings is not the vice of the villains, as strong and as well drawn as it is, but the virtue that empowers the heroes to resist it, even at the cost of their own lives.  It will be the goal of Tolkien For Beginners to introduce the reader to the multilayered depth and breadth of Tolkien’s tales of Middle-earth. To do justice to the full dimensions of that legendarium, author Louis Markos will speak in two voices: that of the storyteller who loves the stories he tells and that of the critic who seeks to identify and explicate key themes from those stories. In his telling and analysis, he will treat the legendarium both as a collection of secondary-world myths with their own integrity and as a reflection of Tolkien’s Catholic worldview.

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  Appetite For Dysfunction - A...

  Vicky L Hamilton

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  Vicky Hamilton became the top female record company executive and personal band manager. Only to reach her aspirations while working with Guns N’ Roses, to then take on the most coveted A&R position to date at Geffen Records, under David Geffen himself. It was common knowledge, that while David Geffen was relaxing at his Malibu beach house, Hamilton was busy scouring dark clubs for talent. Doing the kind of legwork many larger record labels had gotten away from. 
   
  Appetite For Dysfunction is the first time Vicky candidly speaks out about the life she lived on the front lines, deep in the heartless world of the music business. Hamilton brings to this book her unbiased observations and shrewd glimpses about who these rock stars and executives are at the core of their beings, and about herself, as well. She expresses her gratitude for her historic past and her accomplishments, as well as her own shortcomings along the way. She shares her victories, her mistakes, the horror stories, and her dark comedic approach to “making it” in the entertainment business. Even while getting her heart broken on many occasions, leading to some cataclysmic breakdowns, Vicky battles to hang on to her integrity. Painfully taking the highroad, as she loses her job at Capitol Records, while facing eviction and a phone that suddenly stopped ringing, Vicky holds her head high, humbly reinvents herself, and literally, goes on with the show. 
   
  Appetite For Dysfunction is a self-exploratory journey through Vicky’s life. A small town girl who risks everything by dropping out of art school, leaving behind the safety of loved ones and small town values, and making her way to Hollywood. When Vicky arrived, she landed a job as a mere record store clerk, to then miraculously find herself deep in the trenches of an unscrupulous, male dominated, music entertainment business, and blossomed into Hollywood’s most controversial A&R woman and band manager.

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  Charles Manson Anarchy - Inside...

  Davis Truman

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  What happens when a counterculture revolution collides with a psychopath’s thirst for control? 
  America in the 1960s was a powder keg of political unrest, psychedelic exploration, and generational rebellion. In the chaos, one man manipulated the confusion and turned it into a cult of violence that shocked the world. Charles Manson Anarchy uncovers the psychological, cultural, and social factors that allowed one of America’s most infamous serial killers to thrive in plain sight—and lead others to kill in his name. 
  This book doesn’t just ask how Charles Manson committed his crimes—it reveals why people followed him. 
  Through meticulous research and gripping narrative, this book unpacks the psychology of Manson’s control, the allure of his twisted charisma, and the radicalized backdrop of the 1960s that made his rise possible. You’ll explore how fringe beliefs, drug culture, anti-establishment fervor, and charismatic manipulation intersected to fuel a tragic chapter in American history. 
  Inside you’ll discover: 
  A breakdown of Manson’s early life and formative traumas—and how they shaped his worldview 
  How the 1960s counterculture, music scene, and political unrest created fertile ground for manipulation 
  The psychological techniques Manson used to recruit and control his followers 
  Detailed accounts of the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders and the trial that transfixed a nation 
  The legacy of the Manson Family—and what it teaches us about extremism, cult psychology, and the dark side of idealism 
  If you’re fascinated by true crime, cult psychology, or the turbulent history

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  #butGod - The Power of Hope When...

  Jeremy Freeman, David Platt

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  Read by the author. 
  “Sir, your sons have been in a car accident. How quickly can you get here?” 
  The phone call no parent wants to receive would lead to a miracle only God could give. 
  When Jeremy and Emily Freeman’s teenage son Caleb was in a devastating car accident, doctors gave him a 10 percent chance of survival. Fear of losing a child was all too fresh for the Freemans—their seven-year-old son, Trey, had died just four years earlier from a genetic immunodeficiency. 
              But God. 
  In #butGod Jeremy shares the incredible story of Caleb’s recovery, the darkness that nearly overtook their family in the waiting, and the #butGod movement that captured the prayers of Christians around the world. #butGod includes heartfelt excerpts from Emily’s prayer journal and encouragement from Jeremy that goes beyond platitudes to a hard-won trust in God’s goodness. This inspiring story offersgreater understanding of the beauty God can bring through suffering;an honest glimpse of how one family grew closer together despite grief, tension, and doubt;a powerful example of how God works through the prayers of His people.hope for whatever struggle you are facing; 
    
  Whatever sorrow you are walking through, #butGod leads you to the sweetness found in trusting God with suffering…and the deeper faith that comes from seeing His purpose in the pain. 
  A playlist and daily devotionals are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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  One Woman Walks Europe

  Ursula Martin

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  From Wales to Ukraine and Back Again the gripping sequel to her bestselling One Woman Walks Wales
  
  
  Join Ursula Martin on an epic 5500-mile trek across Europe in One Woman Walks Europe, an adventurous tale of endurance and self-discovery.</P
  
  An exhilarating journey into the wild nature of land and her own spirit; the survival of walking and wild camping in remote rural areas leads to a deep, grounded connection with the landscape and Ursula's own body. Pushing through fear and exhaustion, her limitations were tested as she grappled with the quest for home and belonging, realising how much she needs community and relationships, while pushing them away.
  
  
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  "An incisive and moving tale that demonstrates the power of walking as a means to connect with our fellow humans. Perfectly captures the ebb and flow of a solo adventure while interweaving the myriad challenges faced by Europeans across the continent."  Lois Pryce

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  Life of the Party Girl - A...

  Megan Estrada

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  Life of the Party Girl is  a raw and inspiring debut memoir of a top wedding planner reflecting on
   the moments that define us as human beings, both the traumatic and fantastic.
   
  The author and subject, Megan Estrada, isn’t your typical wedding planner. She is tattooed, assertive, stylish, and doesn’t take no for an answer. She is reflective and decisive, in bringing a fresh and unique perspective to the special events industry. Estrada is a trailblazer in the event industry and harnesses her past experiences to create momentous occasions.
   
  Before Megan Estrada became a nationally recognized wedding and event planner,  she spent forty-years navigating a life of unexpected circumstances, one that was dictated by a twisted series of trauma and celebration. From enduring a school shooting, an unsuccessful suicide attempt, and a difficult marriage, to landing a record deal, becoming a mother of two, and leading the special events industry through the Covid-19 pandemic, Life of the Party Girl follows Estrada’s journey to self-worth and self-discovery.

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