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  The Good Life - Helen and Scott...

  Scott Nearing, Helen Nearing

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  This one-volume edition of Living the Good Life and Continuing the Good Life brings these classics on rural homesteading together. This couple abandoned the city for a rural life with minimal cash and the knowledge of self-reliance and good health. 
   
  This audiobook is expertly read by Suzie Althens, with audio engineering by Katie Jackson. It was produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont. 
   
  Preface copyright (c) 1989 by Helen Nearing. Living the Good Life copyright (c) 1970 by Schocken Books Inc. Copyright (c) 1954 by Helen Nearing. Copyright renewed 1982 by Helen Nearing. Continuing the Good Life copyright (c) 1979 by Helen Nearing and Scott Nearing. Recorded by arrangement with Schocken Books, an imprint of The Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC. (P) 2026 Echo Point Books and Media LLC.

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  Greek Myths in 60 Minutes -...

  Johnny Nelson

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  Unlock the wonder of ancient Greece in just 60 minutes with Greek Myths in 60 Minutes: Timeless Tales of Gods, Heroes, and Monsters for All Ages. This engaging and immersive audiobook brings to life the most legendary tales from classical mythology, adapted for listeners of all ages while staying true to the original stories passed down through generations. 
  Step into a world where mighty gods rule the heavens, brave heroes battle unimaginable beasts, and destinies are written by the threads of fate. Journey alongside Perseus as he faces the deadly gaze of Medusa, witness the cunning of Odysseus as he navigates monsters and temptations on his voyage home, and marvel at the tragic strength of Heracles as he takes on his twelve labors. Discover the wisdom and wrath of Zeus, the power of Athena, and the mischief of Hermes in vivid, emotionally rich storytelling that captures the magic and meaning of these immortal myths. 
  Perfect for mythology lovers, history buffs, young learners, educators, and curious minds alike, this collection is more than a retelling—it’s a faithful reimagining of the foundational myths that continue to shape literature, art, and culture to this day. With each story crafted for clarity and excitement, listeners are transported to Mount Olympus, the depths of Hades, and the shores of ancient Troy with a tone that is accessible, insightful, and unforgettable. 
  Whether you’re new to Greek mythology or revisiting beloved stories, this audiobook delivers powerful narratives in a compact format ideal for daily commutes, classroom enrichment, family listening, or personal discovery. Let these ancient voices speak again, and find timeless truths in tales that have enchanted the world for over two thousand years. 
  Experience the gods. Face the monsters. Become the hero.

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  The Man Behind the Cane -...

  Paul Quigley

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  In 1856, South Carolina Congressman Preston Brooks assaulted Massachusetts Senator Charles Sumner with a cane in the United States Capitol, defending his family's honor and the rights of slaveholders. In beating Sumner unconscious, Brooks fueled a nationwide clash over slavery that ended in civil war.Southern historian Paul Quigley brings Brooks to life more vividly than ever, revealing how his personal struggles shaped the fateful decision to attack Sumner. Raised in the slaveholding culture of honor and scarred by missed opportunities for glory in the Mexican-American War, Brooks came to believe in the redemptive power of violence. Quigley uses Brooks's life to examine the deeper currents propelling the United States to the brink of destruction. Brooks's story reveals the increasingly fraught relationship between words and violence. With the caning, Brooks sparked an ominous national debate over the righteousness of bloodshed in a polarized nation.Examining enduring issues of masculinity, honor, and free speech, The Man Behind the Cane shows how words and violent behavior became perilously entangled in the fight over slavery and casts new light on the origins of the Civil War—and the ongoing dangers of political violence in our own time.

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  A Dance Called America - The...

  James Hunter

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  Journey from the Isle of Skye to the Deep South, to the Rockies and beyond.
  A dance was devised in eighteenth-century Skye. An exhilarating dance. A dance, a visitor reports, 'the emigration from Skye has occasioned'. The visitor asks for the dance's name. 'They call it America,' he's told.
  Over a period of three centuries, many thousands of people left the islands and wider north of Scotland to make new lives across the sea. In this new edition of his acclaimed book, historian James Hunter follows in their footsteps – from the Deep South to the Rockies and beyond – to tell the story of the Highland impact on the New World.
  In doing so, he reveals how soldiers, explorers, guerrilla fighters, fur traders, lumberjacks, railways builders and settlers from Scotland's glens and islands contributed much to the USA and Canada. It is the story of how a hard-pressed people found in North America a land of opportunity.
  In this edition features a new introduction from James Hunter, where he reflects on what led him to embark on travels and researches that took him across a continent.

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  Cursory History of Swearing

  Julian Sharman

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  This is a very readable scientific account of Swearing and Cursing in the English Language. Not only is an enlightening historical account given, but also several excursions are made into other languages and certain historical periods. - Summary by Carolin

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  All the Presidents' Gardens -...

  Marta McDowell

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  This New York Times bestseller shares the rich history of the White House grounds, revealing how the story of the garden is also the story of America. The 18-acres surrounding the White House have been an unwitting witness to history—kings and queens have dined there, bills and treaties have been signed, and presidents have landed and retreated. Throughout it all, the grounds have remained not only beautiful, but also a powerful reflection of American trends. In All the Presidents' Gardens bestselling author Marta McDowell tells the untold history of the White House grounds with historical and contemporary photographs, vintage seeds catalogs, and rare glimpses into Presidential pastimes. History buffs will revel in the fascinating tidbits about Lincoln’s goats, Ike's putting green, Jackie's iconic roses, Amy Carter's tree house, and Trump's controversial renovations. Gardeners will enjoy the information on the plants whose favor has come and gone over the years and the gardeners who have been responsible for it all. As one head gardener put it, “What’s great about the job is that our trees, our plants, our shrubs, know nothing about politics.”

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