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  Hitler's Secret Weapons of Mass...

  Michael FitzGerald

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  Under the Nazis, conventional science and a range of fringes sciences were legitimate areas for research and development. Unorthodox ideas and projects that were too outrageous for other governments received funding. During the last six months of the war, it seemed obvious the Germans had been crushingly defeated, but in spite of the military situation, Hitler continued to believe that victory would be achieved. He repeatedly told his advisors and inner circle that Germany possessed Wunderwaffen - miracle weapons - that would turn the tide and give the Germans victory.

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  Age of Enlightenment - The...

  Kelly Mass

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  Finally… finally, humanity began to wake up. Finally, they decided to take science, knowledge, politics, development, multiple angles and perspectives, and the details of our everyday lives a bit more seriously. For centuries, raw and primal urges and principles had taken hold of conquerors, officials, and governments. But there was a light at the end of the tunnel. Humanity just needed to acknowledge knowledge. It needed to value the art of studying phenomena and learning, not just spiritual notions and religion. Welcome to the book about how this happened. Welcome to a glimmer of hope in humanity’s realization of what this world is and what lies in the elements yet to be discovered. 
  The Age of Enlightenment (also called the Age of Reason or just the Enlightenment) was an intellectual and philosophical movement in Europe at the time of the 18th century that controlled the world of ideas. The Enlightenment promoted concepts like liberty, development, toleration, fraternity, constitutional federal government, and separation of faith and state by concentrating on the pursuit of joy, the sovereignty of reason, and the proof of the senses as primary sources of knowledge. 
  Do we really realize how this was an inevitable age in mankind’s history, to pave the way for machines, electricity, internet, devices, and everything we know about technology, print, philosophy, art, music, and thinking patterns today? Get ready for some enlightenment in your own life as you learn about the Age of Enlightenment.

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  Crucibles - How Formidable Rites...

  James R. McNeal, J. Eric Smith

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  Throughout human history, civilizations have stratified their citizens, often by establishing royal, priestly, executive, or warrior castes. Many who have achieved elite-level power joined their civilizations' premier organizations not through birthright or sociopolitical attainment, but rather by completing codified rites of passage that demonstrated their exceptional physical, spiritual, or psychological capabilities, and their deep commitment to their cultures. 
   
   
   
  Crucibles: History's Most Formidable Rites of Passage explores fourteen elite organizations, with a special emphasis on the onerous trials designed to cull initiates from aspirants. It analyzes the underlying commonalities of such trials, describing how they work, why people are willing to subject themselves to such rigors, and how such tests benefit or harm the organizations that require them. 
   
   
   
  Crucibles distills both positive and negative perspectives on tests and trials into actionable concepts which may be deployed in modern business, social, academic, or political spheres. In a time where there is a long-overdue focus on the ethical roles and responsibilities of cultural gatekeepers, Crucibles stands as a valuable resource for leaders and managers seeking to convert historic practices into useful, moral, and legal modern policies.

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  History of Jamaica: A...

  Captivating History

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  Embark on an Unforgettable Journey Through Jamaica’s Past 
  Dive into the amazing story of Jamaica, a country shaped by the trials of slavery and the incredible strength of its people. This audiobook tells how enslaved Africans, despite enduring terrible hardships, built the foundation of Jamaica’s vibrant culture and heritage. 
  What You’ll Learn:The First Inhabitants: Discover the daily life of the Taíno, Jamaica’s original people.Arrival of Columbus: Learn about Columbus’s arrival and the changes brought by Spanish colonization.British Takeover: Understand how the British took control from the Spanish.Life on Plantations: See the harsh realities of life on plantations for enslaved people.Maroons’ Resistance: Explore the brave fight for freedom by the Maroons, escaped slaves who stood strong against their oppressors.End of Slavery: Follow the complex journey towards abolishing slavery and achieving freedom.Jamaican Independence: Trace Jamaica’s path to independence in 1962, including its political struggles and successes. 
  This audiobook is more than just a history lesson; it’s a celebration of Jamaica's enduring spirit and cultural richness. Here’s why you should listen to it:Engaging Stories: Real-life accounts bring history to life, making it easy to understand and relate to.Simple Explanations: Complex events are broken down into clear, easy-to-follow explanations.Inspiration: Be inspired by the resilience and strength of people who faced great challenges and overcame them. 
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  The Holomovement - Embracing Our...

  William Keepin

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  The Holomovement is wholeness in motion and compassion in action working together for the betterment of all. The Holomovement has always existed; as we enter this unitive age, its evolutionary impulse is uniquely alive in each of us, weaving together the consciousness of the whole. It is a call to unity, but not uniformity. Our evolution and emergence of inherent potential depend upon the planetary-scale synergistic relationships and dynamic coevolutionary partnerships we're nurturing in these unprecedented times. The Holomovement embraces this diversity, inviting you to participate in catalyzing a social movement to balance and harmonize our relationship with each other, the planet and cosmos. 
   
   
   
  Explore evidence-based understanding and inspirational accounts of the living universe and our integral place in its evolution. In this grand unfolding from simplicity to complexity and diversity toward ever greater levels of interdependence, you will better understand how your own purpose in the evolutionary process is critical to this movement. Find inspiration in this anthology to actively support the wholeness in motion around us, integrating your unique gifts and the Holomovement's unifying values into a collective story of our time that serves the greatest good.

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  Connecting Scotland's History -...

  Anna Groundwater

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  What was happening elsewhere in the world when Robert the Bruce was outlawed and Mary Queen of Scots lost her head? When Genghis Khan was on the warpath and Ivan the Terrible was the Russian czar, what was happening in Scotland? Find the answers to these questions in 2,000 years of Scottish history presented alongside what was happening in the rest of the world.
  By placing events in Scotland in relation to those elsewhere, we can see what is different or distinctive about Scotland's experience. Simultaneously we can also see where movements in Scottish history were part of wider cultural or political change in Europe and beyond. John Knox's fiery sermons of the 1560s were connected into a wider Protestant Reformation, but they also represented a singularly Scottish version of a European phenomenon.
  Connecting Scotland's History also gives us a history of 'many Scotlands'. We see the hybrid nature of a country where multiple peoples have come together in a distinctively Scottish mixture. From the Gaels, Picts and Norse people to more recent influxes from England, Ireland, continental Europe and beyond, Scotland's history tells us of internal connections as well as connections between Scotland and the wider world.

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