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  Welcome to Capitol Hill - Fifty...

  Erik Schelzig, Joel Ebert

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  Although Tennessee has a rich history of political scandals dating back to the founding of the state, the last fifty years have been a confusing, confounding, and sometimes ludicrous period of ne'er-do-welling. Welcome to Capitol Hill is a guide to the state's modern history of corruption. From Governor Ray Blanton's pardon scandals to the FBI investigation that started with now lieutenant governor Randy McNally wearing a wire in the late 1980s to the sexual misconduct that plagues Tennessee politics, this book chronicles it all. 
   
   
   
  Veteran political reporters Joel Ebert and Erik Schelzig draw from interviews, archival documents, and never-before-seen federal investigative files to provide listeners with a handy resource about the wrongdoings of our elected officials.

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  Joe Tilden's Recipes for Epicures

  Joe Tilden

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  Major Joseph Tilden was in his time one of the most famous Bohemians and epicureans of the Pacific Coast. Ever since his death his many friends have been trying to learn the culinary secrets which made a repast of his devising so delicious. He had given his recipes to but few, and those few his most intimate friends and fellow spirits. One of the most favored of his old companions has given this complete collection of his recipes for publication.San Francisco, May, 1907.(Excerpt from text)

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  The True Believer - Thoughts on...

  Eric Hoffer

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  “Its theme is political fanaticism, with which it deals severely and brilliantly.” —New Yorker 
  The famous bestseller with “concise insight into what drives the mind of the fanatic and the dynamics of a mass movement” (Wall Street Journal) by the legendary San Francisco longshoreman. 
  A stevedore on the San Francisco docks in the 1940s, Eric Hoffer wrote philosophical treatises in his spare time while living in the railroad yards. The True Believer—the first and most famous of his books—was made into a bestseller when President Eisenhower cited it during one of the earliest television press conferences. 
  Called a “brilliant and original inquiry” and “a genuine contribution to our social thought” by Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., this landmark in the field of social psychology is completely relevant and essential for understanding the world today as it delivers a visionary, highly provocative look into the mind of the fanatic and a penetrating study of how an individual becomes one.

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  Super Saints

  Raphael Terra

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  This audiobook has been recorded using Text to speech (TTS). 
   
  Welcome to the world of the super humans we call Saints. They can come back to life, fly through the air, walk on water and so much more. 
   
  Saint Denis lost his head. So he picked it up and carried on walking. 
  Saint Margaret was swallowed whole by a dragon, drowned, set on fire and yet refused to die. 
   
  Saint Simeon lived on top of a massive pillar in the desert. 
  Saint Christina visited purgatory and loved to be beaten up. 
   
  In fact there are thousands and thousands of Saints and all have amazing stories. A great many are also well-known to us all and yet their real stories are not. Saint Nicholas or Santa Claus is actually the patron Saint of sailors, dock workers, thieves, murderers, shoe-shiners and lost lawsuits. Saint Columba recorded the first sighting of the Loch Ness monster as well as stealing the recipe for nettle soup. 
   
  This is a fascinating and often hilarious look at the lives of the real super heroes we call Saints.

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  101 Lesser Known Historical...

  Dean Stratton

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.  
  Unlock the hidden side of history with Lesser Known Historical Events, a captivating book designed for readers who crave the extraordinary stories often left out of textbooks. 
  ✔ Unique Content: Dive into surprising, accurate accounts of overlooked moments that shaped the world in subtle yet powerful ways. From peculiar inventions that nearly changed the future to forgotten uprisings that shifted political landscapes, each chapter offers a fresh perspective. 
  ✔ Engaging Storytelling: Written with clarity and depth, these narratives weave fact with insightful interpretation, making history both educational and enjoyable. Hypothetical scenarios and illustrative anecdotes bring each event to life—inviting readers to imagine themselves witnessing the moment firsthand. 
  ✔ Perfect for Gift-Giving: Ideal for history enthusiasts, curious minds, educators, and lifelong learners. This book makes a thoughtful present for birthdays, holidays, or anyone who loves discovering the unexpected. 
  ✔ Versatile Use: Great as a coffee table conversation starter, classroom resource, or personal read for expanding your knowledge of the human journey. 
  If you’ve ever wondered about the forgotten stories that shaped today’s world, this book will satisfy your curiosity while sparking countless new questions. Add Lesser Known Historical Events to your collection today and rediscover the past in ways you’ve never imagined.

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  History of England from the...

  Thomas Babington Macaulay

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  This chapter traces the history of the Glorious Revolution in Scotland, including the reaction of the country's religious parties, the installment of William and Mary, and the campaigns of the Highland Army.  (Summary by Leon Mire)

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