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  Escaping Madness - Eyewitness...

  Klaus G. Förg

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  This fascinating collection of personal narratives challenges the view that all Germans knew of the crimes perpetrated by the Third Reich and were complicit. The five accounts recall the lives of individuals born in the 1920s who resisted joining the SS, were horrified by atrocities, or otherwise remained true to their principals. Spanning their early life during the rise of the Nazi Party, through their adolescence in the war, to the early post-war years, they offer a compelling perspective on the diverse experiences and beliefs of Germans of the wartime generation.From Wehrmacht infantrymen to a Luftwaffe officer and a young woman on the home front, the accounts range from the relative comfort of German-occupied territories to the harrowing front lines against the Soviets. Standout stories include Heinz Polke's haunting description of the Warsaw Ghetto Rising, and three accounts of the often-overlooked aspect of being a prisoner of war in the USSR, providing valuable insights into the post-war German experience.Skillfully compiled by journalist Klaus Förg and with additional commentary by historian Roger Moorhouse, this is a powerful and worthy addition to World War II literature.

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  Bet the Farm - The Dollars and...

  Beth Hoffman

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  Beth Hoffman was living the good life: she had a successful career as a journalist and professor, a comfortable home in San Francisco, and plenty of close friends and family. Yet in her late forties, she and her husband decided to leave the big city and move to his family ranch in Iowa—all for the dream of becoming a farmer. There was just one problem: money. 
   
   
   
  Half of America's two million farms made less than $300 in 2019. Between rising land costs, ever-more expensive equipment, the growing uncertainty of the climate, and few options for health care, farming today is a risky business. For many, simply staying afloat is a constant struggle. 
   
   
   
  Bet the Farm chronicles this struggle through Beth's eyes as a beginning farmer. She must contend with her father-in-law, who is reluctant to hand over control of the land. Growing oats is good for the environment but ends up being very bad for the wallet. The couple also must balance the books, hoping that farming isn't a romantic fantasy that takes every cent of their savings. 
   
   
   
  Bet the Farm is a first-hand account of the perils of farming today and a personal exploration of more just and sustainable ways of producing food.

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  The Secrets of Alchemy

  Lawrence M. Principe

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  In The Secrets of Alchemy, Lawrence M. Principe, one of the world's leading authorities on the subject, brings alchemy out of the shadows and restores it to its important place in human history and culture. By surveying what alchemy was and how it began, developed, and overlapped with a range of ideas and pursuits, Principe illuminates the practice. He vividly depicts the place of alchemy during its heyday in early modern Europe, and then explores how alchemy has fit into wider views of the cosmos and humanity, touching on its enduring place in literature, fine art, theater, and religion as well as its recent acceptance as a serious subject of study for historians of science. In addition, he introduces the listener to some of the most fascinating alchemists, such as Zosimos and Basil Valentine, whose lives dot alchemy's long reign from the third century and to the present day. Through his exploration of alchemists and their times, Principe pieces together closely guarded clues from obscure and fragmented texts to reveal alchemy's secrets, and—most exciting for budding alchemists—uses them to recreate many of the most famous recipes in his lab, including those for the "glass of antimony" and "philosophers' tree." This unique approach brings the listener closer to the actual work of alchemy than any other book.

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  Narcissist - The Complete Guide...

  Lisa Kennedy

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  Do you know that people with Chronic narcissistic personality disorder abuse other persons emotionally, physically, sexually and financially? 
  Are you aware that living around a narcissist sociopath can have destructive consequences? 
  The narcissistic abuse might take the form of little insults, physical violence and sometimes deadly attacks. In a relationship with a narcissist, you might occasionally even doubt your own reality. Narcissists have good command on manipulative maneuvers and they want to improve their own image while demeaning others. True narcissists are often masters of manipulation and control. One classic example of narcissism is gas lighting. It is a form of psychological abuse. Your emotions may be downplayed or belittled by narcissists. Power and control are essential to the narcissist's sense of significance. Narcissists often take advantage of empathy. They typically see individuals as objects rather than as whole beings with needs and emotions. It's acceptable to feel terrified or outraged when you learn that you've been dealing with narcissistic abuse. 
  You can get away from narcissistic abuse and heal yourself by:Accepting that you are living with a narcissistReassessing your sense of self-worth and self-esteemBuilding on your strengths and positive traitsFocusing on your self-careRelaxing, eating well and exercising 
  This book discusses all the techniques which are employed by narcissists to abuse and manipulate people. Moreover, we have described in detail various ways to cope with the narcissistic behavior and abuse, and thus live a stress-free life. 
  So what are you waiting for? Click on the buy button and get your copy now!

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  The Peanut Factory

  Deborah Price

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  A coming-of-age memoir about a young woman and her friends squatting in abandoned houses in London in the late 70s during the emerging counterculture scene.
  Set in South London (Crystal Palace), Deborah mingled with some of the biggest names to emerge from the scene. She booked The Damned's first show, served pints to Johnny Rotten, and attended a backyard gig from King Kurt.
  Squat life was sex, drugs and punk rock but it wasn't all fun and games. The Peanut Factory shows Deborah navigating a male-dominated scene, moving every few months and living with drug dealers, sex workers, people on the run, and working-class kids like her.
  Despite the chaos, the squatters were a family. They were kids creating their own rules. Making art. Living life on the fly. The Peanut Factory is an ode to the youthful rebellion of the 1970s and to London itself.
  'A window into a time of raw energy and rough edges, Deb Price paints a vivid picture of life in the squats of South London. By turns amusing and alarming, but always engaging, we accompany a teenager as she navigates her way to womanhood in a sub-culture on the margins.' - Allie Rogers, author of Little Gold and Tale of a Tooth

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  Narcissistic Abuse Recovery -...

  Janis Bryans

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  Lying, cheating, minimising, devaluing, humiliating, guilt-tripping, manipulating, triangulating, gaslighting, projection, covert and overt put-downs. 
  Do they sound familiar to you? 
  They apologised, but this time it will be different... or will they just get better at hiding what they are doing? 
  Will they ever change? 
  Narcissism is an overwhelming and confusing subject. But when you remove the mask, you see that it is basically a lie, told to those who are vulnerable and receptive. 
  Narcissistic abuse, by nature, is created to keep you trapped in a spiral based on shame. It doesn't just go away with awareness. Narcissism brings with it a set of paradigms, beliefs and behaviours that need to be rewired from within. 
  Have you ever asked yourself these questions? 
  ◆ What are the different forms of narcissism? 
  ◆ Is my partner a narcissist? 
  ◆ Why do I keep attracting narcissistic personalities? 
  ◆ Why do they make others feel so bad and what are their tactics? 
  ◆ How can I protect myself from a narcissist? 
  ◆ What happens in a narcissistic family? 
  ◆ Why is it so hard to believe in myself and my future? 
  ◆ What are the health problems associated with narcissistic abuse? 
  ◆ How can I heal and finally find peace? 
  If you have ever asked yourself any of these questions, this book was written for you! 
  If you are still struggling with the effects of an abusive narcissistic relationship and tired of extreme pain and twisted mind games, do yourself a favour, take a deep breath, relax that knot in your stomach and take this book. It's the best gift you can give yourself!

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