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  Winning French Minds - Radio...

  Denis Courtois

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  "...every chapter of Winning French Minds delivered something new, not only because French language radio being a less-frequented area of study, but also due to the author's ability to tie these radio efforts to events surrounding the French people and events unfolding on the European geopolitical stage." — World War II DatabaseWorld War II was very much a war of the radios. A relatively new technology, radio as a tool was exploited by all of the participants of the war to win the hearts and minds of the people and to steer public opinion.  The period 1940 to 1942 was the most volatile of the war, with the Nazis capturing large parts of western Europe and dominating on the Eastern front. At this time France was separated into two nominally independent zones, and public opinion could easily have been swayed in favor of the New German Order. This could have had potentially disastrous consequences for any future Allied attempt to liberate Europe, and so the battle for French minds was launched using the new technology of radio.  This narrative of that campaign develops chronologically through a series of topics including major military incidents, youth, food, family, psychological warfare, sports and work, as presented by different radio stations – in particular Radiodiffusion, controlled by Vichy France; Radio Paris, controlled by the Nazis; and the BBC – offering a systematic comparative analysis of radio propaganda messages and building a vivid picture of the evolution of broadcasts in the context of the complex political and social impact of the war on the French population.  Using original primary sources from archives in Britain and France, broadcast recordings, radio magazines, and interviews conducted by British Intelligence with those arriving from France during the war, this is a fascinating and unique insight into wartime radio propaganda from 1940 to 1942.

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  The Everlasting Man - A Guide to...

  Dale Ahlquist

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  Among the many masterpieces of G.K. Chesterton, The Everlasting Man is his crowning achievement. It was the book that set a young atheist named C.S. Lewis on the path toward Christianity. Evelyn Waugh called it “a permanent monument” that “needs no elucidation.” And its lively prose and compelling defense of Christianity have dazzled readers ever since.  But a little elucidation, it turns out, is needed. Chesterton’s presentation of the story of humanity and religion is filled with obscure literary, historical, mythological, philosophical, and theological references—most of which are largely lost on today’s readers. And Chesterton’s paradoxical and apparently wandering style proves, at times, disorienting to newcomers.  In this groundbreaking guide—the first of its kind—one of the world’s leading authorities on Chesterton walks readers through the entirety of this great apologist’s text. Complete with an introduction, footnotes, and running commentary, Dale Ahlquist’s tour through Chesterton’s classic will draw new readers into his literary world—and old readers even deeper into his literary genius.

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  5 Rare Sexual Disorders You...

  John Harpoon

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  Sexual health is an essential yet often overlooked aspect of overall well-being. While common sexual disorders like erectile dysfunction or low libido receive significant attention, there exists a range of rare sexual disorders that many people have never heard of. These conditions can be confusing, distressing, and deeply isolating for those affected. Unlike mainstream sexual dysfunctions that have widely known treatments and medical support, rare sexual disorders often remain misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or even dismissed entirely. This lack of awareness leaves those who suffer from these conditions struggling in silence, unsure of where to turn for help.  
    
  This book aims to shed light on five rare sexual disorders, each presenting unique challenges that go beyond the conventional difficulties associated with intimacy. From physical conditions that cause unrelenting discomfort to psychological disorders that disrupt one’s ability to form healthy sexual relationships, these disorders can have a profound impact on self-esteem, relationships, and overall quality of life. Understanding these conditions is the first step toward breaking the stigma and fostering empathy for those who experience them. 

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  Laocoon

  William Blake

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  Brought to you by Altrusian Grace Media and narrated by Matthew Schmitz.The Laocoon as Jehovah with Satan and Adam, c.1820 by William Blake was the last "Illuminated" work produced by him, expounding upon the thoughts and ideas in poetic esoteric form. William Blake was an English poet, painter, and printmaker. Largely unrecognized during his life, Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the history of the poetry and visual art of the Romantic Age. William Blake worked to bring about a change both in the social order and in the minds of men.

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  British Empire The: A...

  Captivating History

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  For better or worse, the British Empire was the largest empire in human history. Find out how the British cultivated their empire and raised it to magnificent heights. 
  In the Age of Exploration, the British began building an enormous and highly profitable foreign empire. While the British Empire initially lagged behind other European powers such as Spain and Portugal, it still managed to colonize the New World and discover highly-lucrative trade routes. 
  British colonies could be found on virtually any continent. For decades, colonialism was painted as the duty of the more advanced European civilizations. However, a darker truth lurked under the surface. Find out how Britain invaded, colonized, and ruled almost a quarter of the world’s land mass. 
  This audiobook will guide you through the rise and the fall of the mighty British Empire, including:The Age of Exploration and how Britain expanded its empireBritish involvement in the slave tradeThe mystery behind the lost colony of RoanokeThe English civil wars and their impact on the empireA brief look at the Thirteen Colonies and how they achieved independenceA guide to Britain’s role in the Napoleonic WarsThe impact of both world wars on the British empireThe Suez Crisis and its aftermathRising nationalist movements in the 20th centuryA comprehensive explanation of the fall of the British EmpireAnd much, much more! 
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  Your Best Friend - And Other Essays

  M. B. Werapitiya

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  This is an audiobook of Bodhi Leaves No. 90 by M. B. Werapitiya, Your Best Friend: And Other Essays, narrated by Tejendra Patel. The print edition can be found in the Pariyatti Edition of Collected Bodhi Leaves Vol. III. The eBook of Bodhi Leaves No. 90 can be downloaded from the BPS website.
   
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  "To understand ourselves, we must live with ourselves and know all about ourselves. The mind for that matter is flickering, fickle, difficult to guard and control and flutters like a fish taken out of its watery abode and thrown upon the land. Somebody causes you hurt and although the aggressor has disappeared from sight, the hurt grows within you and every so often keeps surfacing with an overpowering intensity to give you a warp. Then again, you see something that has captured your attention and your mind has instantly photographed it from every conceivable angle with a see-through lens, developed it in your mental dark-room, brought out the prints and enlargements with the skill of an expert cameraman and processor rolled into one. Similarly, all the sense faculties and the mind are of high sensitivity and respond to anything and everything exciting. If the degree of excitement is not sufficiently satisfying, you step it up with the use of drugs, intoxicants and poisons. This activity goes on unabated and makes of you a human derelict. A wise person living in his mind protects himself holding himself dear. Such a person whose senses are subdued, whose pride is destroyed and is free from corruptions, is calm of mind, speech and action and rightly knows, and is perfectly peaceful and equipoised."

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