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  We Hold Our Breath - A Journey...

  Micah Fields

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  Developed as the commercial hub of the Texas cotton and sugarcane industries, Houston was designed for profit, not stability. Its first residents razed swamplands into submission to construct a maze of highways and suburbs, giving the city a sprawling, centerless energy as storms and floods rattled coastal Texas.When Hurricane Harvey made landfall in 2017, Fields set off from his home in Iowa back to the battered city of his childhood to rescue his mother. Fields tracks the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, one storm in a long lineage that threatens the fourth largest city in America.Fields depicts the history of Houston with reverence and lyrical certainty, investigating the conflicting facets of Texan identity that are steeped in racial subjugation, environmental collapse, and capitalist greed. He writes of the development of the modern city in the wake of the destruction of Galveston in 1900; of the oil booms and busts that shaped the city; of the unchecked lust for growth that makes Houston so expressive of the American dream.We Hold Our Breath is a portrait of a city that exists despite it all, a city whose story has always been one of war waged relentlessly against water.

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  The Magic Waterfall - Ambient...

  Greg Cetus

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  Waterfalls create a mood and a sense of peace helping maintain an atmosphere of focus and mindfulness. The sound generated by waterfalls provides effective shield by blocking all other extraneous noise and interferences. This audio recording offers 60 minutes of waterfall waters flowing gently to support a perfect state of mindfulness and focus.

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  Autobiography of a Seaman Vol 1

  Lord Thomas Cochrane

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  This two volume work is the autobiography of Lord Cochrane, a naval captain of the Napoleonic period. His adventures are seminal to the development of naval fiction as a genre. Marryat sailed with Cochrane, while later writers borrowed incidents from this biography for their fictions. Most notable among these is Patrick O'Brian, three of whose novels have clear parallels to incidents in the life of Cochrane. This first volume covers Cochrane's earlier life, during which he is most active militarily. (Introduction by Timothy Ferguson)

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  The Most Relaxing Nature Sounds...

  Joshua Armentrout

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  This audio book contains the perfect mix of natural sounds. Perfect for falling asleep, for relaxing, or meditating. Put yourself in a state of absolute, deep peace. Use the pulsating sounds to calm your soul. The right sounds resonate with the body, bringing it back to its natural state, with a healing and regenerating effect. Recorded with state-of-the-art equipment, in high fidelity, and with best spatial atmosphere:• Rain with thunderstorms,• Gentle sounds of the sea,• Hot springs,• A purring cat,• Autumn storm,• Summer rain,• Chirping crickets,• Morning birdsong in the forest, • Warming campfire,• A stream at its source• Deep sea / Underwater ambience• Wilderness Stream• Waterfall• Tropical Rainforest• Thunderstorm• Babbling Brook• Powerful Ocean Waves• ...27 tracks of relaxing nature sounds with a total running time of more than 20 hours.

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  Campfire Under The Stars -...

  Greg Cetus

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  There’s nothing quite like sitting by a cozy fire gazing into the vast expanse of night sky. This recording will transport you to that magical place by the campfire with open skies right above you. Hearing that distinctive crackling sound of campfire really can help you relax. Campfire played crucial role in human evolution providing both comfort and shelter from wild animals. Recent research further showed calming effects of campfire sounds through reduction of blood pressure by hearing crackling sounds of campfire alone. This audio recording offers continuous campfire crackling against natural background of night time skyline. Gentle crickets and sounds of night animals will accompany this warming sound of campfire.

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  Beyond Handshakes - Building...

  Hannah Miller

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  Beyond Handshakes: Building Business Relationships in a Digital World is your comprehensive guide to mastering the art of online networking and fostering authentic connections in an increasingly digital-first world. From the evolution of networking from handshakes to hashtags, to understanding the influence of technology on business relationships, this book offers a deep dive into the digital landscape. It explores the social media effect, emerging digital platforms, and the rise of remote and digital-first workplaces, setting the stage for a new age of networking. 
  Beyond Handshakes equips you with practical tools to create and develop business relationships online. Learn how to make a strong first impression, build an impactful online presence, and utilize social media for professional networking. Discover the etiquettes of online networking, the art of digital conversation, and strategies to establish trust and credibility in the virtual world. 
   
  As you delve deeper, the book guides you on nurturing these online relationships. From regular interaction and engagement, using collaborative digital tools, to the role of webinars and virtual meetings, you'll learn how to overcome challenges in online networking, including managing digital fatigue and ensuring privacy and security in online interactions. Maintaining long-term relationships in a fast-paced digital world can be daunting. Beyond Handshakes helps you sustain engagement over time, personalize and customize your interactions, and adapt to changes in digital trends. It also shows you how to turn connections into collaborations, leveraging online networking for business opportunities, and collaborating in the cloud. With case studies of successful digital collaborations and insights into the future of business relationships, this book is more than a guide—it's a roadmap to thriving in the evolving networking landscape.

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