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  Rethinking Fandom - How to Beat...

  Craig Calcaterra

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  “Modern fandom is rubbish, and Calcaterra explains why, but in so doing, also shows us the way out of our desensitized, corporate, laundry-hugging ways.” —Keith Law, The Athletic   Sports fandom isn’t what it used to be. Owners and executives increasingly count on the blind loyalty of their fans and too often act against the team’s best interest. Sports fans are left deliberating not only mismanagement, but also political, health, and ethical issues.   In Rethinking Fandom, sportswriter (and lifelong sports fan) Craig Calcaterra outlines endemic problems with what he calls the Sports-Industrial Complex, such as intentionally tanking a season to get a high draft pick, scamming local governments to build cushy new stadiums, actively subverting the players, bad stadium deals, racism, concussions, and more. But he doesn’t give up on professional sports. In the second half of the book, he proposes strategies to reclaim joy in fandom: rooting for players instead of teams, being a fair-weather fan, becoming an activist, and other clever solutions.   With his characteristic wit and piercing commentary, Calcaterra argues that fans have more power than they realize to change how their teams behave.  “If you’re like me and love sports but have become increasingly dismayed by the ‘sports-industrial complex,’ Calcaterra’s book will prove a balm that allows you to hold onto that fandom without turning a blind eye to the myriad problems and sources of exploitation on the field.” —John Warner, The Chicago Tribune  “Rather than simply criticizing, Calcaterra provides positive solutions to help us form a healthier and more thoughtful relationship with the sports we love. A vital book for any sports fan in the 21st century.” —Mike Duncan, New York Times–bestselling author

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  The Fragile Planet - Zero Waste...

  Davis Truman

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  "The Fragile Planet" will take you on an inspirational journey towards a sustainable future. In an era where our planet faces unprecedented challenges, this book is a beacon of hope, illuminating the path to a cleaner, greener, and more resilient world. 
  With meticulous research and compelling storytelling, "The Fragile Planet" explores the intricate web of interconnected issues that threaten our world, from carbon emissions to plastic pollution, deforestation to biodiversity loss.  
  This book serves as a blueprint for a brighter future, outlining zero-waste strategies that individuals, communities, and nations can adopt to combat climate change and pollution effectively. It offers well-researched evidence and inspiring success stories, empowering readers to take meaningful action in their own lives. 
  Embrace this enlightening journey, and join the global movement to protect our only home - the fragile planet.

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  How I Found the Lost Atlantis!...

  Dr. Paul Schliemann

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  The article on which this audio book is based was published in the 'New York American' on October 20th, 1912.  
  The author, Dr. Paul Schliemann, was the grandson of Heinrich Schliemann (1822 - 1890), a founder of modern archaeology. In this famous archaeological hoax he makes outrageous and sensational claims about the lost continent Atlantis, and his grandfather’s research.  
  The text was written in an age when many of the Victorian adventure writers, like H. Rider Haggard in Britain, Emilio Salgari in Italy and Karl May in Germany topped reading lists. In 1912, the jungle calls of Tarzan echoed through American pulp magazines for the very first time.  
  Paul Schliemann capitalizes on the contemporary craze for his grandfather’s archaeological discoveries, for lost worlds and legendary characters like the queen of Sheba and Prester John. Since 1907, Howard Carter had been excavating in Egypt, and in 1922 Carter made his historical discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun. 
  Paul Schliemann’s article is highly entertaining, and features passages reminiscent of Indiana Jones. Michael Henrik Wynn, the editor of the educational net radio stream Historyradio.org, gives a spirited performance of what has become a classic and much loved hoax in archaeological circles.

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  Beyond Difficult

  Rachel Samson, Jessie Stern

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  An attachment-based guide to dealing with challenging people 
   
  Do you sometimes dread work because you don't want to face more drama with your co-worker? Have you spent significant time and money on therapy trying to work on painful romantic relationships that ultimately became messy break-ups? Do you ever walk away from an unpleasant conversation wishing you had known how to handle it better in the moment? This book is for you. 
   
  Australian clinical psychologist Rachel Samson and American attachment researcher Dr Jessie Stern have come together to bring you the ultimate guide to understanding the 'difficult' people in your life. Learn how to navigate your interactions with them with more confidence and compassion – and a lot less stress! 
   
  Using the science of attachment and temperament, Beyond Difficult offers a new, relationship-focused approach to mastering the art of dealing with difficult people.

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  Reform and Rupture

  Anonymous

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  This third book traces how the Ottoman Empire tried to reinvent itself—and why reinvention was not enough. Beginning with reformers who believed a modern army and a rule-bound bureaucracy could save the state, it follows the Tanzimat project, the growth of new schools and publics, and the arrival of steam, telegraph, and rail. These changes produced opportunity and conflict at once, strengthening central authority while sharpening questions of citizenship, language, and belonging. As Balkan nationalisms and Great Power rivalry escalated, constitutional experiments collided with authoritarian security politics, culminating in the Young Turk era and the empire’s descent into near-continuous war. Moving through the Arab provinces, the Balkan crucible, and the catastrophic pressures of World War I, the book shows how governance, identity, and survival became inseparable—until occupation and resistance remade sovereignty itself. The story ends in 1922–1923 with the abolition of the sultanate and the emergence of a new political order, revealing how modern state-building grew out of imperial crisis rather than replacing it cleanly.

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  Never Enough: Break Free from...

  Ashton Marlowe

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  Never Enough: Break Free from Toxic Success 
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