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  History of Latin America: A...

  Captivating History

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  Latin America is a complex and fascinating place. Would you like to learn more about it? Then pay attention! 
  Just what is Latin America? How do you define it? Latin America comprises the Caribbean, South America, and Mexico. These regions are diverse in culture yet share a common bond of history that was forged when the Old World of Latin Europe met the New World of the Americas. This audiobook takes you through the history of this vast and complex region.   
  We will explore the days of pre-Columbian contact to European conquest, colonization, and subsequent Latin American independence. We follow the cataclysmic clash of civilizations when men like Hernán Cortés and Francisco Pizarro waged war on the Aztecs and Incas. We examine the subsequent merger of great and powerful civilizations such as these with the culture and lifestyles of their conquerors.   
  This audiobook then goes on to chronicle the complex development of the truly unique Latin American civilizations that followed. Discover what happened in Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Cuba, and all the points in between. This audiobook follows the triumphs and tragedies that made Latin America what it is today.  
  In this audiobook, you will learn more about: The pre-Columbian civilizations of Latin AmericaFirst contact with European explorers and what the initial relationships were like with the EuropeansThe gall of the Aztec and Inca Empires and what happened to the people living thereThe colonization of Latin AmericaThe struggles for Latin American independence and the major figures involvedThe modernization of Latin America and how that led to Latin America as we know it todayLatin America during the Cold War (it played a bigger role than you might think!)And much more!

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  Dressed and Oppressed - A Forced...

  Jane Fox

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  When May catches her husband Corey with another woman, she wants vengeance. But there's only one way Corey is going to learn how it feels to be an ill-treated woman. Corey's going to have to be shaved, tucked, dressed and made-up until he looks like a girl. But is that enough for May to have her revenge? Or will she have to take it one step further, and find a big, hulking stranger to take Corey like a woman, as part of his ultimate humiliation?

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  Fridays of Rage - Al Jazeera the...

  Sam Cherribi

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  Fridays of Rage provides a glimpse into how Al Jazeera strategically cast its journalists as martyrs in the struggle for Arab freedom while promoting itself as the mouthpiece and advocate of the Arab public. 
   
   
   
  In addition to heralding a new era of Arab democracy, Al Jazeera has become a major influence over Arab perceptions of American involvement in the Arab World, the Arab-Israeli conflict, the rise of global Islamic fundamentalism, and the expansion of the political far right. Al Jazeera's blueprint for "Muslim-democracy" was part of a vision announced by the network during its earliest broadcasts. The network embarked upon a mission to reconstruct the Arab mindset and psyche. Al Jazeera introduced exiled Islamist leaders to the larger Arab public while also providing Muslim feminists a platform. 
   
   
   
  The inclusion and consideration of Westerners, Israelis, Hamas, secularists, and others earned the network a reputation for pluralism and inclusiveness. Al Jazeera presented a mirror to an Arab world afraid to examine itself and its democratic deficiencies. But rather than assuming that Al Jazeera is a monolithic force for positive transformation in Arab society, Fridays of Rage examines the potentially dark implications of Al Jazeera's radical re-conceptualization of media as a strategic tool or weapon.

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  After the Civil War - The Heroes...

  James I. Robertson

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  Returning to the turbulent days of a nation divided, bestselling author and acclaimed historian James Robertson explores seventy fascinating figures who shaped America during Reconstruction and beyond. 
  Relentless politicians, intrepid fighters, cunning innovators—the times called for bold moves, and this resilient generation would not disappoint. From William Tecumseh Sherman, a fierce leader who would revolutionize modern warfare, to Thomas Nast, whose undefeatable weapon was his stirring cartoons, these are the people who weathered the turmoil to see a nation reborn. 
  Following these extraordinary legends from the battle lines to the White House, from budding metropolises to the wooly west, we rediscover the foundation of this great country.

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  Charlie Mike - Pushing Forward...

  Shawn Hibbard

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  For many military veterans, the battle does not end when the uniform comes off. The mission changes, but the struggle often follows them home. Charlie Mike: Pushing Forward Through the Demons is a powerful and honest audiobook that speaks directly to veterans who are fighting silent battles with PTSD, anxiety, depression, isolation, anger, and the weight of military transition. 
   
  Written in a real and relatable voice, this book does not pretend life is easy or offer fake promises. Instead, it delivers something many veterans truly need. Understanding. Hope. Direction. And the reminder that they are not alone. 
   
  The military phrase “Charlie Mike” means continue the mission. That message drives every chapter of this book. Whether you are a combat veteran, first responder, military spouse, parent, friend, counselor, or someone trying to support a veteran you love, this audiobook helps you better understand what many veterans experience after service and why the fight inside can feel just as real as the fight overseas. 
   
  This audiobook explores the hidden struggles many veterans carry every day. Intrusive thoughts. Hypervigilance. Emotional numbness. Self-destructive behavior. The feeling of being disconnected from the civilian world. It also offers practical ways to push forward one step at a time, even on the hardest days. 
   
  More than anything, Charlie Mike reminds veterans that survival itself is a victory. Some days the mission is simply to make it through the next hour. And that is enough. 
   
  If you are a veteran searching for strength, clarity, or hope, this audiobook was written for you. If you support veterans and want to better understand their world, this book can help you become part of their support system in a meaningful way. 
   
  Stay in the fight. Keep moving forward. Charlie Mike.

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  The action of Intelligence -...

  Jiddu Krishnamurti

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  The action of intelligence - 14 September 1972 
  • Q: Why don’t we see the division between the observer and the observed? 
  • How does the division come about which causes conflict and misery? 
  • Are we aware that we are fragmented? Why does contradiction exist? 
  • Can we have a mind that is not fragmented and contradictory? 
  • Can the mind live without comparison? 
  • The brain sees that nationalities and religious divisions are disastrous for 
  human relationship. What is the capacity that makes the brain see this? Is this 
  awareness? Is this intelligence? 
  • What is the relationship of intelligence to all that is taking place? 
  • Intelligence operating has its own action. When there is that intelligence, there 
  is sanity. 
  • Is intelligence operating in you?

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