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  A Thief and a Hero - The true...

  Robert Jeffrey

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  When John Ramsay dropped into the Schorfheide Forest, north east of Berlin in 1944 his mission had two parts: to locate and infiltrate Goering's Headquarters, then once inside to blow the safe and steal the Nazi war plans. As a Commando, John Ramsay was trained for the first part, but it was only as Johnny Ramensky, Scotland's most infamous career thief that he was qualified to do the latter. A THIEF AND A HERO tells the extraordinary story of Gentle Johnny Ramensky: the son of Lithuanian immigrant parents who went on to become a household name as the foremost safe-blower in the country. His daring escapes from prison would further endear him to the public and eventually bring him to the attention of the British army. When the Second World War broke, he was hand-picked to join the Commandos and rechristened himself Ramsay.It was there that he used his talent and bravery for King and country, parachuting behind enemy lines to crack the safes of key people in the German High Command; Rommel and Goering among them.Thief. Commando. Saboteur. Hero. This is his story.

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  Tripped - Nazi Germany the CIA...

  Norman Ohler

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  “A fleet-footed and propulsive account . . . Brilliantly sifting a massive history for its ideological through lines, this is a must-read."" — Publishers Weekly (starred review) 
  The author of the New York Times bestseller Blitzed returns with a provocative new history of drugs and postwar America, examining the untold story of how Nazi experiments into psychedelics covertly influenced CIA research and secretly shaped the War on Drugs.  
  Berlin 1945. Following the fall of the Third Reich, drug use—long kept under control by the Nazis’ strict anti-drug laws—is rampant throughout the city. Split into four sectors, Berlin's drug policies are being enforced under the individual jurisdictions of each allied power—the Soviet Union, Britain, France, and the US. In the American zone, Arthur J. Giuliani of the nascent Federal Bureau of Narcotics is tasked with learning about the Nazis’ anti-drug laws and bringing home anything that might prove “useful” to the United States. 
  Five years later, Harvard professor Dr. Henry Beecher began work with the US government to uncover the research behind the Nazis psychedelics program. Begun as an attempt to find a “truth serum” and experiment with mind control, the Nazi study initially involved mescaline, but quickly expanded to include LSD. Originally created for medical purposes by Swiss pharmaceutical Sandoz, the Nazis coopted the drug for their mind control military research—research that, following the war, the US was desperate to acquire. This research birthed MKUltra, the CIA's notorious brainwashing and psychological torture program during the 1950s and 1960s, and ultimately shaped US drug policy regarding psychedelics for over half a century. 
  Based on extensive archival research on both sides of the Atlantic, Tripped is a wild, unconventional postwar history, a spiritual sequel to Norman Ohler’s New York Times bestseller Blitzed. Revealing the close relationship and hidden connections between the Nazis and the early days of drugs in America, Ohler shares how this secret history held back therapeutic research of psychedelic drugs for decades and eventually became part of the foundation of America’s War on Drugs.

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  Celestial Tales Myths Of The Zodiac

  Niina Niskanen

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  Dive into the cosmos with Celestial Tales: Myths of the Zodiac, an enchanting journey through the stories behind the stars. From the fierce bravery of Leo to the curious intellect of Gemini, each chapter unveils the ancient myths, legends, and cultural lore that have shaped humanity's understanding of the zodiac. 🌌 
  Explore the captivating narratives that span civilizations, from Greek mythology to Eastern traditions, blending history, mythology, and celestial wonder. Perfect for astrology enthusiasts, mythology lovers, or anyone who has ever gazed at the night sky in awe, this audiobook offers a unique perspective on the constellations that guide our lives. 
  🎧 Why You’ll Love This Audiobook:Immersive Storytelling: Experience the magic of the zodiac with rich, evocative narration.Mythology Meets Astronomy: Discover the connections between star patterns and the legends that inspired them.Universal Appeal: Whether you’re an astrology expert or a newcomer, these timeless tales resonate with all. 
  Let Celestial Tales: Myths of the Zodiac illuminate your understanding of the stars—and yourself. ⭐

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  Empower Your Thoughts - Control...

  Scott Allan

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  Get Rid of Negative Chatter, Develop a Positive Mental Attitude, and Learn the Best Strategies for Self-Healing. 
  When your thoughts are free to act without restraint, your mind becomes a machine set to autopilot. You become immersed in anxiety and worry that lead to fear-based decisions and action paralysis. 
  Personal development leader and success strategist Scott Allan will show you how to control your thoughts and build greater confidence in your decisions. Empower Your Thoughts provides you with a practical, easy-to-implement system for converting mental chatter into productive and creative thinking. 
  In Empower Your Thoughts, You’ll discover how to...Take control of your negative internal dialogue to create a peaceful mind free of clutter.Implement key strategies for developing a positive attitude to attract positive change.Reduce the worry habit and control your fearful thoughts that lead to greater levels of achievement.Retrain your brain to focus better to improve concentration and learn at a faster rate.Unleash the power of strategic thinking and tap into your flow. 
  With specific strategies and practical activities designed to help you develop a positive mindset, you’ll be able to eliminate mental clutter and live your life with greater clarity, purpose, and meaning.

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  Detroit in World War II

  Gregory D. Sumner

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  When President Roosevelt called for the country to be the great "Arsenal of Democracy," Detroit helped turn the tide against fascism with its industrial might. Locals were committed to the cause, putting careers and personal ambitions on hold. Factories were retooled from the ground up. Industrialist Henry Ford, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, aviator Charles Lindbergh, legendary boxer Joe Louis, future baseball Hall of Famer Hank Greenberg and the real-life Rosie the Riveters all helped drive the city that was "forging thunderbolts" for the front lines. With a panoramic narrative, author Gregory D. Sumner chronicles the wartime sacrifices, contributions, and everyday life of the Motor City.

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  Bigger & Fancier Words That...

  Albert B. Squid

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  You thought Big & Fancy Words was the peak of wordy greatness? Think again. The sequel is here—and it’s even bigger, fancier, and smarter…er than before! 
   Just like the first audiobook, Bigger & Fancier Words gives you one impressive word a day, but this time the vocabulary is turned up a notch. These aren’t just words to know—they’re words to drop casually into conversations to sound suspiciously brilliant. Every word comes with a clear definition, a hilariously memorable sentence, plus synonyms and antonyms to round it all out. That’s right—your brain is about to get a vocabulary glow-up. 
  Whether you're training for the SATs, flexing in a group chat, trying to impress your dog, or finally taking down your uncle in a heated Scrabble match, this audiobook is your secret weapon. With 366 fresh, brain-tingling words, easy enough to remember, weirdly fun to use, and actually useful in real life (and maybe even your diary, if you're into that). 
  Ready to out-word yourself? Grab Bigger & Fancier Words That Might Make You Even Smarter…er and let the wordy magic begin—again.

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