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  For a Dollar and a Dream - State...

  Jonathan D. Cohen

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  Every week, one in eight Americans place a bet on the dream of a life-changing lottery jackpot. Americans spend more on lottery tickets annually than on video streaming services, concert tickets, books, and movie tickets combined. 
   
   
   
  The story of lotteries in the United States may seem straightforward: tickets are bought predominately by poor people driven by the wishful belief that they will overcome infinitesimal odds and secure lives of luxury. The reality is more complicated. For a Dollar and a Dream shows how, in an era of stagnant upward mobility, millions of Americans turned to the lottery as their only chance at achieving the American Dream. Gamblers were not the only ones who bet on betting. As voters revolted against higher taxes in the late twentieth century, states saw legalized gambling 
  as a panacea, a way of generating revenue without cutting public services or raising taxes. Alongside stories of lottery winners and losers, Jonathan Cohen shows how gamblers have used prayer to help them win a jackpot, how states tried to pay for schools with scratch-off tickets, and how lottery advertising has targeted lower income and nonwhite communities. 
   
   
   
  For a Dollar and a Dream charts the untold history of the nation's lottery system, revealing how players and policymakers alike got hooked on hopes for a gambling windfall.

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  Albert Einstein Zen Master - The...

  Matthew Barnes

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  Albert Einstein was a Zen master?  
  I think so, and I aim to prove it.  
  Imagine understanding how Einstein viewed the world, the Universe, and God. What if you could have the same understanding? How could it change your own outlook on life? 
  Dr. Matthew Barnes, chemist, biochemist, doctor, and bestselling author of The Emerald Tablet 101, The Hermetica 101, The Tao Te Ching 101, The Bhagavad Gita 101, and Jesus Christ, Zen Master presents his case for Einstein as being not only one of the most influential scientists of our time but also one of the most spiritual (in his own, unique way).  
  In this work, you’ll discover:  
     • In what ways Einstein’s views of reality coincide with those of some of the greatest Zen masters to have ever lived, past and present.  
     • Why Einstein considered himself to be “a deeply religious nonbeliever”. 
      (Do you know what he considered himself to be instead?) 
     • Why Einstein felt his viewpoints on God to be a “somewhat new kind of religion”. 
      (Hint: It turns out that his views may not have been all that new, but really really old instead.) 
     • How you too can begin to enjoy Einstein’s view of the world, the Universe, and God.  
  “Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.” -Albert Einstein  
  Change your outlook on life. Scroll up and grab your copy now!

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  Queen Victoria's Highland...

  Mr Punch

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  Tune in to Mr Punch’s captivating journey through history as we present "Leaves from the Highland Journals of Queen Victoria," brought to life by the enchanting voice of Virginia McKenna. 
   
  “...these journals offer us so many insights into the paraphernalia that accompanied the royal progress north... Virginia McKenna reads beautifully.”  Sunday Times 
   
  “A chronicle of life at Balmoral... very effectively read by Virginia McKenna.”  Sunday Telegraph 
   
  Step into the world of Queen Victoria, who reigned for an astounding 64 years, and discover her remarkable talent for chronicling life around her. These journals, spanning from 1848 to 1882, offer an intimate glimpse into the "never-to-be-forgotten days" she cherished in her beloved Scottish Highlands. 
   
  Initially penned for her inner circle, Queen Victoria's journals became a sensation when shared with her subjects, quickly becoming a bestseller. Experience the gentle and unpretentious musings of a wife and mother who bore the Imperial Crown. 
   
  With exquisite narration by Virginia McKenna, this audiobook unveils the hidden treasures of Queen Victoria's world, complete with immersive soundscapes and vivid storytelling. Don't miss this unique chronicle of life at Balmoral, a truly regal experience.  
   
  Also available as part of the CLASSIC LETTERS & JOURNALS BOX SET, a sixteen hour, seven-volume edition featuring the letters and journals of Lord Nelson, Charlotte Brontë, Scott of the Antarctic, Queen Victoria, Lord Byron, Jane Austen and Dorothy Wordsworth. Performed by Charles Dance, Imogen Stubbs, Edward Fox, Virginia McKenna, Robert Powell, Fiona Shaw and Jenny Agutter. 
   
  © & ℗ 2022 Mr Punch Audiobooks Ltd

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  Chess for Schools - From simple...

  Richard James

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  Written by Richard James, Chess for Schools: From simple strategy games to clubs and competitions is a great resource to help teachers encourage children to enjoy the benefits and challenges of the chess game
  Chess is a game of extraordinary excitement and beauty and all children should have the opportunity to experience it. Indeed, many claim that playing abstract strategy games such as chess provides a wide range of cognitive and social benefits- such as improvements in problem-solving ability and communication skills.
  However, Richard James argues that, because of the complexity of chess, most younger children would gain more benefit from simpler chess-based strategy games and incremental learning. In this practical handbook, Richard provides a wide range of games and puzzles based on these principles which are appropriate for primary schools and explains how teachers can identify children who would benefit from starting young.
  Richard also sets out how this approach can engage the whole community, including working with children with special needs, getting parents involved in learning and playing, and developing partnerships between primary and secondary schools.
  Chess for Schools shares the latest research into how children process information, combined with insights into international best practice in teaching chess to young children. The book demonstrates the transformative effect chess can have on older children, and how this can be promoted in secondary schools. Richard James offers valuable insights into the greater context of chess-playing, expressing how and why chess is a joy to so many worldwide andshares a series of resources and minigames for teachers to use with their learners.
  An ideal resource for primary and secondary school teachers wanting to introduce their pupils to chess.

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  REWIRE YOUR BRAIN + DAILY VAGUS...

  Crystal Heal

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  Do you ever wonder what is happening inside your brain when you feel anxious, panicked, and worried? 
  Do you suffer from a hypersensitive nervous system that hurts your health? 
  How do you resolve the lost connection with your emotional regulation?Keep reading to find the solution… 
  There are many ways to master the brain, consciousness, and body. 
  To become a master, you have to leave small-minded techniques behind and become an advanced student. It's possible to remove what doesn't serve you from your brain and replace it with skills and practical daily habits that will only benefit your interests. 
  Using the practical self-assessments and proven-effective techniques in this book, 
  you will learnHow to understand the model that regulates your thinking patternsConscious and subconscious mindsConnect the brain and soulBrain detoxes for healthy livingMindfulness and meditation techniquesWays to sleep betterPolyvagal Theory: a New Paradigm for Health CareExercises to Activate the Vagus Nerve 
  and much more. 
  You'll discover how your brain can manage anxiety, and as a result, you will feel empowered and motivated to overcome it. 
  Your brain is a powerful tool, and the more you work to change how you respond to fear, the more resilient you will become. 
  Now It's your turn to take action!  
  Scroll Up and Click "Buy Now" to Get Your Guide Today and Become the Self-Disciplined, Happy, Start using your Vagus Nerve to Heal your Pain!

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  Illuminati Origins

  Raphael Terra

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  This audiobook has been recorded using Text to speech (TTS). 
   
  This audiobook delves into the enigmatic world of the Illuminati and secret societies, unveiling their history and influence over global affairs. The Illuminati, real and fictional, are portrayed as elusive elites shaping our world. Their origin dates back to the late 1700s with the Bavarian Illuminati, founded by Adam Weishaupt and guided by the enigmatic 'Father of Illumination'. Since then, numerous groups have claimed Illuminati status, their links to Weishaupt's vision uncertain. These legends have fostered a culture of secrecy and fear, intertwining conspiracies of unimaginable power with Illuminati symbolism. Celebrities, musicians, and politicians have been implicated in this narrative, but does the Illuminati truly wield world control? 
   
  This audiobook investigates the historical ties between the Illuminati and secret societies and their impact on global events. We delve into Weishaupt's legacy and explore potentially nefarious activities within these organisations. The audiobook scrutinizes whether these groups possess the power to dominate the world and, if so, contemplates potential countermeasures. 
   
  Join us on this illuminating journey as we plunge into the shadowy realm of the Illuminati and secret societies that exert influence over our world.

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