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  What's Wrong With Socialism - A...

  Daniel Alan Brubaker

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  What’s Wrong With Socialism: A Biblical Investigation For Everyone takes a clear, accessible look at one of the most debated political and economic systems of our time—through the lens of the Bible. 
  Author Daniel Alan Brubaker, PhD explores socialism not just as an abstract theory, but as a lived reality with deep implications for human freedom, justice, wealth, and responsibility. Drawing on Scripture, history, and practical examples, Brubaker asks whether socialism’s promises of equality and fairness hold up when tested against biblical principles and real-world outcomes. 
  This audiobook helps listeners understand:The core ideas of socialism and why they appeal to many.How socialism differs from voluntary sharing and generosity modeled in the Bible.What Scripture teaches about wealth, justice, and the proper use of possessions.The dangers of materialism, state control, and the suppression of personal responsibility.How mercy and justice are often confused in debates about public policy. 
  Written in straightforward, non-technical language, this is a biblical investigation for everyone—students, pastors, church groups, anyone wrestling with the promises and pitfalls of socialism. Brubaker takes the topic seriously, showing where and why socialism ultimately fails the biblical test. 
  Whether you are new to the discussion or already familiar with political and economic debates, this audiobook will equip you with clear categories and biblical grounding to think more deeply about socialism and its alternatives. 
  For Christians seeking clarity in an age of confusion, or for anyone interested in the intersection of faith, economics, and justice, What’s Wrong With Socialism offers a compelling and thought-provoking guide.

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  History of Pirates: A...

  Captivating History

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  The Exciting History of Pirates: From Ancient Sailors to Modern-Day Pirates 
  For centuries, pirates have captured imaginations with stories of treasure, adventure, and daring escapes on the high seas. But beyond the stories, there’s a real history that has shaped trade, cultures, and laws around the world. 
  This audiobook will take you on a journey through time, showing how piracy began, grew, and even still exists today. From ancient sailors to modern pirates, you’ll uncover fascinating stories that bring this dangerous world to life. 
  Here’s what you’ll discover:Ancient Sea Pirates: How did early civilizations like the Greeks and Romans create the first pirates?Why Piracy Rose: What problems in society and trade caused piracy to spread across the seas?Viking Pirates: Why did these fierce warriors become some of the most feared pirates in history?The Golden Age of Piracy: Meet famous pirates like Blackbeard and Henry Morgan and learn how they set up pirate bases like Nassau and Tortuga.Pirate Ships: What made their ships fast and dangerous, and how did they use them to outsmart their enemies?Life as a Pirate: How did pirates live every day? What rules did they follow, and how did they stay in charge?The End of Piracy: What actions did governments take to stop pirates, and why did piracy start to fade away?Modern-Day Pirates: How does piracy today compare to the pirates of the past, and what challenges do we face with modern pirates? 
  If you’re ready to dive into the real world of pirates and learn their exciting history, scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to start your adventure!

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  The History of Midtown...

  Charles River Editors

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  Of all the great cities in the world, few personify their country like New York City. As America’s largest city and best known immigration gateway into the country, the Big Apple represents the beauty, diversity and sheer strength of the United States, a global financial center that has enticed people chasing the “American Dream” for centuries. 
  Given that history, it’s no surprise that New Yorkers have always wanted to construct the biggest and best structures possible, even in the early 1930s at the height of the Great Depression. Indeed, those years produced the Empire State Building, which remains the city’s most iconic building, but New York’s most famous skyscraper wouldn’t have been possible without the Chrysler Building, a landmark in its own right that was the tallest building in the world for nearly a year before its more famous counterpart’s completion. In fact, the spirit of competition between the groups working on the two buildings helped ensure that both look like they do today, and the Chrysler Building only reached the height it did because a large skyscraper at 40 Wall Street was also trying to claim the mantle of tallest building at the same time. 
  The Chrysler Building was the first man-made object to surpass 1,000 feet in height, and while it has been surpassed by considerably taller projects since, it remains the largest steel-supported brick building in the world. Although it has since been sold to new groups, the name has remained, and the Chrysler Building continues to be a conspicuous part of the skyline in Midtown. 
  The Empire State Building was constructed using the Art Deco style, which was trendy during the era and had been used for other skyscrapers like the Chrysler Building, but that’s where the comparisons end, because the Empire State Building was unprecedented in almost every aspect at the time of its creation.

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  Indispensable Witness The:...

  Troy Crawford

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  On the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the "Dean of Legal Analysts" reveals the gritty, forensic truth behind four decades spent in the crosshairs of power. 
  Most people know Jonathan Turley as the calm, professorial voice on their screens during the nation’s darkest constitutional hours. They see the sharp three-piece suit and the record-breaking congressional testimonies. What they don’t see is the "Unseen Struggle"—the secret proceedings, professional isolation, and high-stakes missions that never make the news. 
  In this explosive biography, Troy Crawford pulls back the curtain on the "Unseen Architect" of American dissent. From the toxic, "non-existent" pits of Area 51 to a white-knuckle, 1,600-mile emergency pandemic drive to save a client from a Supermax prison, this is a raw dive into the cost of protecting our most basic freedoms. 
  Inside the Hidden Battles:The Ghost in the Machine: Turley’s fight against the "Architecture of Silence" at secret military bases where the law simply evaporated.The Impeachment Oracle: A behind-the-scenes look at the Clinton and Trump hearings from the perspective of the "Man Without a Country"—the lone witness defending the Madisonian Guardrails in a room full of rage.The Digital Dark Age: A forensic autopsy of the "Censorship Industrial Complex," exposing how Big Tech and government created a "Speech Phobia" to muzzle the American mind. 
  As we navigate the Age of Rage, Turley’s journey serves as a final warning. The right to dissent is the only thing standing between the Republic and the Void. 
  They wanted his silence. They got his testimony. Now, you get the truth.

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  The Russian Famine of 1921-1922...

  Sarah Willards

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  The Russian Famine of 1921-1922 did not occur in isolation; it was the result of a complex set of conditions that had been building over several years, particularly following the immense strain caused by World War I and the subsequent Russian Revolution. In the years leading up to the famine, the Russian Empire had been subjected to a series of crises, both external and internal, that would lead to an agricultural disaster of unprecedented proportions. 
  World War I, which had raged from 1914 to 1918, devastated Russia. The country’s military and civilian populations were ravaged by the conflict, and the war placed immense pressure on the economy. Agriculture, which was the backbone of Russia’s economy, was particularly affected. Many of the country’s able-bodied men had been conscripted into the army, leaving the fields untended and the production of food drastically reduced. Additionally, the war led to widespread shortages of basic supplies such as fuel, equipment, and fertilizers. The agricultural sector, already fragile, was further crippled by the lack of resources, leaving the country’s population vulnerable to the consequences of famine. 
  The Russian Revolution of 1917, which brought the Bolsheviks to power, intensified the situation. The overthrow of the Romanov dynasty and the subsequent civil war between the Red and White factions created further instability. The Bolsheviks, under the leadership of Vladimir Lenin, implemented policies that would have significant implications for food production. War Communism, introduced as an emergency measure, included grain requisitioning from the peasantry to supply the Red Army and urban centers. However, these policies were deeply unpopular and led to widespread resentment. The forced seizure of grain and foodstuffs left many rural areas without enough resources to sustain their own populations, further exacerbating food shortages.

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  Wicked Atlanta - The Sordid Side...

  Laurel-Ann Dooley

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  Atlanta is the only American city to have been destroyed by fire as an act of war, and it has its share of salacious stories. 
   
   
   
  Wealthy felons hosted elaborate parties inside the federal penitentiary. Billionaire bootleggers and murderous rich boys practiced corruption that reached all the way to the White House. Fast and fearless drivers, complete with glamorous reputations and criminal careers, gave rise to auto racing. Join author Laurel-Ann Dooley as she navigates the underworld of Atlanta's past filled with kidnapping, bribery, wives hiring hit men, and all sorts of criminal debauchery.

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