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  Steve McQueen & Charles Bronson:...

  Editors Charles River

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  In the 1960s and 1970s, no actor personified cool, calm and collected like Steve McQueen, whose suave anti-hero protagonists made men jealous and women swoon. As actor Donald Logue puts it in The Tao of Steve, “Steve is the prototypical cool American male. He's the guy on his horse, the guy alone. He has his own code of honor, his own code of ethics, his own rules of living. He never, ever tries to impress the women, but he always gets the girl." And indeed, that was the case not only in movies like The Thomas Crown Affair, Bullitt, The Getaway, and Papillon, but also in real life. Actress Ali MacGraw, who later became one of his wives, described his effect on women: "I remember seeing him across the swimming pool and my knees were knocking. He radiated such macho energy. Men wanted to be like him. Uptight society ladies and biker molls wanted to be with him." But unlike many actors who become this type of heartthrob, McQueen seemed to have the bona fides.   
  To accompany the rough-hewn appearance of Charles Bronson’s new class of hero, the typical script gave his remarkably enduring persona little to say in terms of dialogue that would reveal his inner thoughts. With minimal text, even those he attempts to help are unsure of his intentions, and few clues are offered by which the viewer can come to know his mind. As the grotesqueness of his characters’ violent acts increased, so did the heinous deeds of the criminals he fought, upping the ante to an eager public in search of a simple cure for its social ills. In a career of almost eighty films and a total body of work totaling 160 appearances including television, Bronson pushed the envelope of what graphic action the studios were willing to offer, what the censors would accept, and what the sensibilities of movie-goers were able to endure more than anyone in his era.

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  Early Christianity: An...

  Billy Wellman

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  Did you know that Christianity has gone through many changes since its origin? 
  Over two thousand years ago, a Jewish man was born into a society in turmoil. It is impossible to tell the story of Christianity without understanding the man behind it. What were the lives of Jesus and his followers like? How were their words so impactful that they changed history and affected the lives of billions of people over the course of two thousand years? 
  Throughout the centuries, Christianity underwent a series of evolutions that engulfed many cultural traditions and ideas into its fold. But with such a wide variety of beliefs throughout Christendom, where did they all stem from, and how did they change over time? 
  In this audiobook, we will look at the time of Jesus from a historical viewpoint and also find out the truth about Christianity and what revolutionary changes occurred in the first few centuries AD. 
  You may be surprised to discover the truth about the following:Why the first-century Jews were so eagerly waiting for a savior and how they knew when he would arrive;Jesus’ origins and the historical and biblical events surrounding his birth;The heartbreaking terror that Jesus’ parents faced in his early years and the drastic life decision they were guided to make;Some of the compelling words Jesus spoke and why they drew so many people to him;The ideas that laid the foundation for Christianity;How the apostles and disciples carried on with their work after Jesus’ death and organized the first Christian congregations;What life was like for the early disciples; 
  You will also find a bonus chapter on how Christianity influenced art and had an impact on many creative minds. 
  Scroll up and click “add to cart” to find out the real history of early Christianity!

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  Permanent War for Permanent...

  Robert Anton Wilson

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  Recorded more than 3 decades ago, this BetterLIsten Classic course features Robert Anton Wilson in top form, discussing politics, science, and more. His incredible wit and humor shines light on subjects that are both personal and timeless. His commentary on politics, the human condition and yes, even conspiracy theories are prescient and entirely relevant tot eh precarous state of the society in 2022. In this lecture Robert Anton Wilson speaks of how wars are fought in self defense rather than for profit. It is "A game without end." Once you have defined the world where you are surrounded by enemies who are collecting weapons to attack war becomes permanent out of fear. He believed he that every war results from the struggle for markets and spheres of influence, and every war is sold to the public by professional liars and totally sincere religious maniacs, as a Holy Crusade to save God and Goodness from Satan and Evil. 

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  The Psychology of Misinformation

  Jon Roozenbeek, Sander van der...

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  King Charles III is Dracula's distant cousin. Governments are hiding information about UFOs. COVID-19 came from outer space. These sound like absurd statements, but some are true, and others are misinformation. But what exactly is misinformation? Who believes and spreads things that aren't true, and why? What solutions do we have available, and how well do they work? This book answers all these questions and more. Tackling the science of misinformation from its evolutionary origins to its role in the internet era, this book translates rigorous research on misleading information into a comprehensive and jargon-free explanation. Whether you are a student, researcher, policymaker, or changemaker, you will discover an accessible analysis on human belief in today's world and expert advice on how to prevent deception.

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  Everyday Japanese for Beginners...

  Innovative Language Learning

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  Welcome to Everyday Japanese for Beginners - 400 Actions & Activities by Innovative Language. 
   
  This audiobook is a new way to learn and speak Japanese fast. 
  Start speaking in minutes with powerful learning methods that you'll learn inside. 
   
  Using this audiobook is simple. 
  You'll learn practical phrases for over 400 daily activities through 10 easy chapters. 
   
  The phrases were chosen by a panel of professional language teachers and are some of the most frequently used phrases in daily conversation. 
   
  Each chapter covers a daily scene such as morning activities, going to work, hanging out with friends, and much more. You'll be able talk about your day easily as you learn practical phrases in every chapter. With each phrase you'll get the audio pronunciation, bonus vocabulary, and more. 
   
  Simply listen and repeat out loud. 
   
  Download the PDF and read along: 
  https://bit.ly/4cJri6w

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  The Grief Recovery Handbook 20th...

  John W. James, Russell Friedman

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  This classic guide which has helped many people move beyond loss and towards recovery, has been expanded in this special 20th anniversary edition. The new material includes guidelines for choosing which loss to work on first and specific instruction for dealing with loss of health, career, faith, and much more. 
  Incomplete recovery from grief can have a lifelong negative effect on the capacity for happiness. Drawing from their own histories as well as from others’, the authors illustrate how it is possible to recovery from grief and regain energy and spontaneity. Based on a proven program, The Grief Recovery Handbook offers grievers the specific actions needed to move beyond loss. 
  New material in this edition includes: Loss of faithLoss of career and financial issuesLoss of healthGrowing up in an alcoholic or dysfunctional homeBiography: 
  John W. James and Russell Friedman have been working with grievers for more than thirty years. They have served as consultants to thousands of bereavement professionals and provide Grief Recovery Seminars and Certification Programs throughout the Unites States and Canada. They are the founders of The Grief Recovery Institute®.

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