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  Klaus-Dieter John - Hope in the...

  Janet Benge, Geoff Benge

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  It was totally dark. The lights in the city were turned off, and there were no street lamps, no neon signs, and no extra glow in shop windows. Klaus noticed that theirs was the only car on the road. How would they slip by the checkpoint? Klaus glanced at his wife Tina, whose eyes were shut in prayer. Suddenly he heard a thunderous crash, then saw a bright flash of light. Klaus-Dieter John (1960-) dreamed of becoming a medical missionary in the developing world. He would do whatever it took -- study in top universities and practice surgery in remote and dangerous places -- to reach his goal of providing health care for people who needed it most. Dr. John's seemingly impossible vision of Diospi-Suyana, a world-class hospital for impoverished Peruvians deep in the Andes Mountains, was blessed by God to the end. Despite challenges in fund-raising, construction, moving his family from Germany, and countless roadblocks, Klaus's dream was finally realized, bringing hope in a land loved by God.

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  The Killer Book of Cold Cases -...

  Tom Philbin

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  A gripping collection that dives deep into the darkest mysteries of unsolved crimes 
  Unleash your inner detective as you embark on a thrilling journey through history's most perplexing cold cases. This meticulously researched compendium brings together a wealth of incredible stories, fascinating facts, and tantalizing trivia, providing you with an unparalleled insight into the enigmatic world of true crime. 
  Featuring notorious cases from various eras and locations, The Killer Book of Cold Cases sheds light on perplexing disappearances, puzzling murders, and baffling heists that have confounded law enforcement and captured the public's imagination for years. From the legendary Jack the Ripper to modern-day enigmas, each case will leave you questioning the limits of human comprehension. 
  Whether you're an avid true-crime enthusiast or a curious newcomer, immerse yourself in the mind-boggling complexities of these unsolved mysteries. In this must-listen collection, you'll uncover chilling narratives, unexpected twists, and compelling evidence, carefully curated to captivate both armchair sleuths and seasoned investigators alike.

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  Werner Heisenberg - A Life from...

  Hourly History

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  Werner Heisenberg was one of the greatest physicists of all time. He probed the depths of not just science but the nature of our very existence. His groundbreaking work in quantum mechanics, particularly the formulation of the uncertainty principle, revolutionized our understanding of the subatomic world and earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1932. 
  With his mind firmly focused on things beyond normal perception, Heisenberg tried to stay above the political fray. Yet with the rise of Nazi Germany, he suddenly found himself trapped inside the depths of a totalitarian regime. Open resistance would have meant his death, so he kept his head down and did what he could to affect change from within the belly of the beast. After the war, Heisenberg became a key figure in the reconstruction of German science and advocated for peaceful uses of nuclear technology. This is his life—this is his story.

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  The Vendetta - From their pens...

  Guy de Maupassant

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  Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant was born on August 5th, 1850 near Dieppe in France.  
  Maupassant’s early life was badly torn when at age 11 (his younger brother Hervé was then five) his mother, Laure, a headstrong and independent-minded woman, risked social disgrace in order to obtain a legal separation from her husband. 
  After the separation, Laure kept custody of her two boys. With the father now forcibly absent, Laure became the most influential and important figure in the young boy's life.   
  Maupassant’s education was such that he rebelled against religion and other societal norms but a developing friendship with Gustave Flaubert began to turn his mind towards creativity and writing. 
  After graduation he volunteered for the Franco-Prussian war. With its end he moved to Paris to work as a clerk in the Navy Department.  Gustave Flaubert now took him under his wing.  Acting as a literary guardian to him, he guided the eager Maupassant to debuts in journalism and literature.  For Maupassant these were exciting times and the awakening of his creative talents and ambitions. 
  In 1880 he published what is considered his first great work, ‘Boule de Suif’, (translated as ‘Dumpling’, ‘Butterball’, ‘Ball of Fat’, or ‘Ball of Lard’) which met with a success that was both instant and overwhelming.  Flaubert at once acknowledged that it was ‘a masterpiece that will endure.’ Maupassant had used his talents and experiences in the war to create something unique.  
  This decade from 1880 to 1891 was to be the most pivotal of his career.  With an audience now made available by the success of ‘Boule de Suif’ Maupassant organised himself to work methodically and relentlessly to produce between two and four volumes of work a year.  The melding of his talents and business sense and the continual hunger of sources for his works made him wealthy. 
  In his later years he developed a desire for solitude, an obsession for self-preservation, and a fear of death as well as a paranoia of persecution caused by the syphilis he had contracted in his youth.  
  On January 2nd, 1892, Maupassant tried to commit suicide by cutting his throat.  Unsuccessful he was committed to the private asylum of Esprit Blanche at Passy, in Paris.  It was here on July 6th, 1893 that Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant died at the age of only 42.

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  My Life In The Mental Health System

  Avery Sarah Mengers

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  What does it feel like to live inside a mind at war with itself? 
    
  My Life In The Mental Health System is a powerful collection of thirty short poems that explore mental illness, emotional pain, and the long, uneven journey toward survival. With vivid imagery and disarming simplicity, the poems capture moments of panic, isolation, self-doubt, and the quiet resilience it takes to move forward. 
    
  This is a book about the hidden struggle behind ordinary days — about masks, memory, fear, and the hope that still survives in the dark. 
    
  For readers drawn to honest, emotionally charged poetry about living, breaking, and continuing anyway.

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  Duplex

  Imke Nagel

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  Mike Nagel is spending too much time in his duplex. Mostly he’s hungover. There's a squirrel in the attic, the ceiling’s caving in, and he’s not sure who to call about it. Not much else seems to happen in Mike Nagel’s Duplex, except of course everything happens there: a distinct mind is constantly working over the absurdity, meaninglessness, and mundanity of contemporary life. Hailed by bestselling author David Shields as "a miraculous combination of comedy and despair," this unexpected indie hit is now brought to life by comedian Tim Heidecker as an audiobook that will make you laugh, cry, think, and never look at duplexes the same way again.

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