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  A Rare Recording of the 1906 "I...

  Len Spencer

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  The following is the actual 1906 audio advertisement, from the popular recording artist Len Spencer, played on Edison phonograph cylinders. Len Spencer (February 12, 1867 - December 15, 1914) began recording for the Columbia Phonograph Company in the early 1890s and, later, recorded extensively for the New Jersey Phonograph Company and its successor the United States Phonograph Company.

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  Believe in Yourself

  Joseph Murphy

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  The deeper mind is responsive to your thought. The subconscious-sometimes called "subjective or deeper mind" sets in operation its unconscious intelligence that attracts to the individual the conditions necessary for his success. Man should make it a special point to do the thing he loves to do. When you are happy in your endeavor, you are a success. Accept the fact that you have an inner Creative Power.

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  Hermann Röchling: The Factory of...

  Margaret Manale

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  Who now remembers Hermann Röchling (1872-1955), an emblematic figure of German industry during the two world wars. A Nazi from the very beginning, he was one of the main protagonists of this sinister movement, alongside Albert Speer and Adolf Hitler. He did not shy away from any measure to support the National Socialist effort, and his power was such that the Americans referred to him as the “czar” of a regime that functioned on the backs of millions of enslaved workers.
  A steel magnate and notorious anti-Semite, Hermann Röchling fell through the cracks of history. Margaret Manale is the first researcher to devote an exhaustive biography to him. She explains the reasons why such a character has remained almost unnoticed. She sheds light on the difficulty of judging him in the aftermath of the collapse of the Third Reich.
  To put his personality into perspective, Manale goes back to the origins of the family in 1870 and the French defeat by Germany. For 170 years, the Röchlings played a major role in these successive conflicts and in particular in the struggle for control of the mines in Alsace-Lorraine. Herman Röchling was prosecuted and sentenced at Nuremberg for war crimes in 1946 but, under American pressure, he was pardoned in 1951 in order to revive Germany quickly and build a strong Europe in the face of the Soviet threat.
  This shocking book is the implacable account of one man’s deception and the weight of realpolitik.

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  Italian Hours

  Henry James

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  Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of "Italian Hours" by Henry James. This audiobook transports you to the picturesque landscapes and vibrant cities of Italy. With James' evocative prose and keen observations, you'll embark on a sensory journey through the art, culture, and history of this captivating country. The narrative offers a rich exploration of the intersection between travel, literature, and personal reflection. Through its vivid descriptions and cultural insights, it provides a window into the beauty and complexity of Italy, making it an ideal choice for those who crave a literary travel experience.

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  Free Exercise - Religion the...

  Chris Beneke

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  CONGRESS SHALL MAKE NO LAW RESPECTING AN ESTABLISHMENT OF RELIGION, OR PROHIBITING THE FREE EXERCISE THEREOF. Those words, scratched on parchment in 1789, open the US Constitution's First Amendment. From them, countless interpretations have been drawn. As a consequence, an astonishing variety of activities in modern America—prayer after football games, Bible reading in classrooms, company healthcare policies, the baking of wedding cakes, and Ten Commandment displays around courthouses—have been alternately authorized, prohibited, or modified. 
   
   
   
  In this compelling historical account, Chris Beneke explains how the religion clauses came into existence and how they were woven into American culture. He brings prominent early national figures to life, including George Washington, James Madison, and Thomas Paine, while chronicling the First Amendment's relationship to defining social conditions like slavery, civility, family life, and the free market. 
   
   
   
  Going beyond traditional church-state scholarship, Beneke also demonstrates how white women, African Americans, Roman Catholics, Jews, and nonbelievers widened religious liberty's application and illuminated its boundaries. In doing so he makes a groundbreaking contribution to both constitutional history and the history of American pluralism.

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  Book summary & analysis of The...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The Sirens’ Call, by Chris Hayes. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Chris Hayes. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
  A sharp, wide‑angle exploration of how the "attention age" has transformed our minds, our politics, and our society. It argues that attention today is no longer a personal capacity but a commodified resource, relentlessly harvested by tech platforms and media empires. Drawing on history, psychology, and political theory, the book offers both diagnosis and hope—laying out how we can reclaim focus in a world engineered to fracture it.

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