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  Battle of Edgehill The: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  The outcome of the English Civil War was no doubt unthinkable to many across Europe before it actually happened, and the Battle of Edgehill represented the first sign that things might not go according to the typical plan. The tiny hamlet of Edgehill sits atop an escarpment in the parish of Ratley and Upton in Warwickshire, England, an unremarkable location in and of itself, like many others in Warwickshire. It attracts a few tourists, some of whom are on the lookout for ghosts. Some claim to hear cries of pain and terror, the clash of swords, cannon fire, and the lament of lost souls. The first report of such phenomena was made shortly before Christmas 1642 when a number of Edgehill inhabitants claimed to have seen two ghostly armies fighting in the sky. So strong and widespread did these claims become that King Charles I sent a commission to investigate. The commissioners supposedly witnessed the apparitions and were able to identify some of the combatants as participants in the Battle of Edgehill, which occurred three months earlier on October 23, 1642. This included Sir Edmund Verney, who lost a hand in the battle and was observed missing an appendage. The apparitions supposedly ended when villagers buried the corpses of soldiers who still lay on the battlefield, but people still claim to hear signs of the celestial battle 370 years later. 
  The enormous upheaval in English society in 1642 may very well have engendered such tales. For the simple villagers, it seemed as if heaven and earth had been rent asunder. After all, the whole concept of divinely ordained kings was that God had created the system and placed a king over England, making the monarch, Charles I of the House of Stuart, God’s viceregent. But that year, the unthinkable happened when the king and Parliament broke with each other, raising their standards of war. The divinely appointed order was broken, and the result was bloodshed, terror, and chaos.

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  Let the Mind Settle – A Sleep...

  Whisper Mind

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  Are you tired of restless nights, racing thoughts, and the endless loop of “what ifs” that never seem to stop? Let the Mind Settle is your gentle invitation to step away from the noise and into a sanctuary of calm. 
  Created with the ADHD soul in mind, this soothing audiobook guides you through breathwork, body relaxation, and compassionate affirmations designed to quiet the mind without forcing it. Instead of battling your thoughts, you’ll learn to release the pressure, let go of perfection, and drift peacefully into rest — exactly as you are. 
  Whether your thoughts wander endlessly or your body struggles to be still, this audiobook offers permission to rest in your own way. Sleep will find you — gently, naturally, and without judgment. 
  A healing bedtime companion for every ADHD soul who longs for peace, softness, and true rest.

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  Conversational French Dialogues...

  Language Mastery

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  FINALLY—SPEAK REAL FRENCH WITH CONFIDENCE (WITHOUT BORING GRAMMAR DRILLS OR EXPENSIVE CLASSES) 
  Tired of French courses that promise fluency but leave you fumbling over basic conversations? 
  Want to actually understand French speakers—not just memorize phrases you'll forget tomorrow? 
  Here's the problem: Most French courses bury you in grammar rules and robotic repetition that make learning feel like torture. No wonder you quit after a week. 
  But there's a better way. 
  Scientists have proven it: You learn languages fastest through immersion and storytelling—the exact way you learned English as a child. That's why "Conversational French Dialogues" by Language Mastery works when traditional methods fail. 
  What makes this audiobook different: 
  ✓ 100+ real-world dialogues recorded by native French speakers—authentic conversations you'll actually hear in Paris, Montreal, or Lyon 
  ✓ Two-speed audio tracks: Start slow to catch every syllable, then graduate to natural speaking pace as your brain adapts 
  ✓ Story-based learning that keeps you hooked—you'll absorb vocabulary and grammar naturally without realizing you're studying 
  ✓ Curated vocabulary lists highlighting the most useful words for everyday situations 
  The result? In less than 30 days, you'll: 
  - Navigate French conversations with newfound confidence 
  - Understand native speakers without constantly asking "Comment?" 
  - Build vocabulary that sticks (learned through context, not flashcards) 
  No textbooks. No endless drills. No frustration. 
  Just press play, immerse yourself in compelling French stories, and watch your skills transform. 
  Your French breakthrough is waiting. Grab your audiobook now and start speaking avec confiance!

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  Was Muhammad Crazy?

  Frédéric Joy

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  Through a careful psychological re-reading of the Qur'an and other biographical sources about Muhammad, the author identifies the pathological symptoms of the prophet of Islam. His diagnosis is unambiguous: the man suffered from a querulous paranoia with dissociative identity disorder. 
  The author shows that Mohammed identified himself with previous prophets (Jesus and Moses in particular), whom he plagiarized. Adapting their words and deeds to the culture of the Arab world, he imposed these new doctrines on his people primarily through direct aggression and political manipulation. Yet, Islam was phenomenally successful during his lifetime and over the centuries. 
  At this point, another question arises: How did Muhammad manage to convince the masses? The author then analyzes the personality of the submissive people and the success of this religion through the centuries. The author also deconstructs all the scientific and philosophical presuppositions behind the Muslim religion (cosmology, biology, psychology, etc.). Muhammad's moral and political discourse is confronted with its own contradictions.

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  The Trickster Gods - Deities of...

  Odessa Nightshade

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  The trickster god is a figure that appears in mythologies across the world, embodying deception, wit, and unpredictability. These deities challenge societal norms, defy authority, and blur the boundaries between good and evil. Often mischievous and cunning, they are not bound by conventional morality, instead operating through trickery, subversion, and humor to achieve their goals. While they may appear as troublemakers, their actions frequently lead to unexpected wisdom, transformation, or creation.  
    
  Trickster gods serve as both disruptors and innovators. By breaking rules, they expose the rigidity of societal structures, forcing individuals and cultures to reconsider what they believe to be true. In some traditions, they are creators who shape the world through cunning rather than brute force. In others, they act as divine messengers, weaving chaos into cosmic order. Their duality—both destructive and constructive—makes them some of the most compelling figures in mythology.  
    
  Loki, the infamous Norse trickster, is a master of deception, shifting alliances and playing both hero and villain within the same myths. Anansi, the spider god of West African folklore, uses intelligence and cleverness to outwit stronger opponents, often teaching moral lessons through his trickery. Hermes, the Greek god of thieves and messengers, personifies swift cunning, charming even the mightiest gods with his persuasive words. Native American traditions tell of Coyote, a shape-shifter whose antics bring both laughter and misfortune, illustrating the fine line between wisdom and folly. Across the Pacific, Maui, the Polynesian trickster, steals fire and slows the sun, securing gifts for humankind through his mischievous daring. 

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  Dickensland - The Curious...

  Lee Jackson

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  The intriguing history of Dickens's London, showing how tourists have reimagined and reinvented the Dickensian metropolis for more than 150 years 
   
   
    
  Tourists have sought out the landmarks, streets, and alleys of Charles Dickens's London ever since the death of the world-renowned author. Late Victorians and Edwardians were obsessed with tracking down the locations—dubbed "Dickensland"—that famously featured in his novels. But his fans were faced with a city that was undergoing rapid redevelopment, where literary shrines were far from sacred. Over the following century, sites connected with Dickens were demolished, relocated, and reimagined. 
   
   
    
  Lee Jackson traces the fascinating history of Dickensian tourism, exploring both real Victorian London and a fictional city shaped by fandom, tourism, and heritage entrepreneurs. Beginning with the late nineteenth century, Jackson investigates key sites of literary pilgrimage and their relationship with Dickens and his work, revealing hidden, reinvented, and even faked locations. From vanishing coaching inns to submerged riverside stairs, hidden burial grounds to apocryphal shops, Dickensland charts the curious history of an imaginary world.

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