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  No Self No God No Clue - David...

  Sophia Blackwell

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  ohn Locke: Enlightenment philosopher, father of liberalism, inventor of “natural rights,” and accidental spiritual patron of land developers, libertarians, and your uncle who won’t shut up about property taxes. 
  In this gloriously sarcastic takedown of one of Western philosophy’s most over-quoted minds, Sophia Blackwell (Kant You Not, No Self, No God, No Clue) guides you through Locke’s greatest hits—including: 
  The blank slate theory, which basically says you’re born dumb and the world makes you worse 
  His ideas on identity, which collapse the second you forget your phone password 
  His version of consent, which mostly consists of “You didn’t leave, so I assume you’re fine with it.” 
  And of course, property rights—where mixing your labor with the earth somehow makes it yours, and stealing land becomes morally correct as long as you bring a shovel 
  Locke’s political philosophy inspired democracies, revolutions, and every 400-comment Reddit thread titled “Taxation is theft.” 
  This is not a respectful biography. 
  This is a roast. A eulogy. A survival guide for understanding how Locke gave us: 
  Liberalism 
  Landlords 
  Legal headaches 
  And a political system that thinks fencing off a patch of dirt = moral superiority 
  Perfect for: 
  Recovering philosophy students 
  Political skeptics 
  Enlightenment haters 
  Property law survivors 
  And anyone who wants to laugh while questioning whether government is just a giant metaphor for a really passive-aggressive roommate agreement 
  You don’t need to read Two Treatises of Government. 
  You just need to know Locke said, “I think I own that,” and people believed him.

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  History of Spain The - Iberians...

  Bert Alexander Petzold

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  Why does Spain continue to fascinate as a land of conquerors, kings, artists and visionaries, and how did a medievally shaped colonial empire become a modern cultural and economic nation? This audiobook leads listeners into the very heart of Spanish history and shows why this country has shaped Europe, the Atlantic world and our understanding of culture, power and identity.
  
  The author and editor Bert Alexander Petzold opens up a fact-rich and accessible journey through Spain's past. With a sure eye for political upheavals, social developments and cultural high points, this audiobook conveys well-founded knowledge about a country that has been one of Europe's defining forces for centuries.
  
  The history of Spain begins with early settlement by Homo erectus, Neanderthals and Homo sapiens. With agriculture and animal husbandry, Bronze Age cultures such as El Argar, and trade between the Iberians and the Celts, the Iberian Peninsula early became a region of economic and cultural dynamism.
  
  Phoenician trading posts and Greek colonies were followed in the sixth century BC by the rule of Carthage. From 218 BC, the Second Punic War initiated the Roman conquest and made Hispania part of the Roman world empire. After the fall of Rome, the Visigoths established a kingdom centred on Toledo, combining Roman structures with a new order.
  
  With the Muslim conquest of 711, the era of al-Andalus began. Under the Caliphate of Córdoba in particular, it became a centre of Islamic culture, scholarship and architecture. At the same time, the Reconquista began in the north. With the capture of Toledo in 1085, the victory at Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212 and the conquest of Granada in 1492, Muslim rule on the peninsula came to an end.
  
  In the same year, Christopher Columbus's discovery of America marked the beginning of Spain's rise to colonial world power. Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon led the country into its Golden Age. Despite the Inquisition, Habsburg decline, the War of the Spanish Succession and the loss of the colonial empire, Spain remained a cultural nation of the first rank. Artists such as Velázquez with "Las Meninas", Goya with "The Third of May 1808", Picasso with "Guernica", Miró with "The Farm", Dalí with "The Persistence of Memory" and Almodóvar with "All About My Mother" stand for this radiance.
  
  The twentieth century brought civil war, Franco's dictatorship and deep wounds. After 1975, King Juan Carlos I initiated democratisation, which was enshrined in a constitution in 1978. From the 1980s onwards, Spain was transformed through NATO accession, membership of the European Community, modernisation, tourism, agriculture, wine exports and industrial development into a recognised actor within the Western alliance of states.
  
  Today, Spain stands for parliamentary monarchy, strong regional autonomy, cultural diversity and challenges such as water scarcity, youth unemployment and social justice. Bert Alexander Petzold combines historical precision with vivid presentation. The audiobook places turning points in context, explains connections and makes clear why Spain is at once a place of memory, a cultural nation, a travel destination and a modern economic force. It is ideally suited to preparation for examinations leading to a university entrance qualification and for study at university.
  
  Anyone wishing not only to travel through Spain, but to understand it, will discover in this audiobook the dramatic and still resonant history of a country between antiquity, al-Andalus, world empire, civil war, democracy and cultural modernity. Secure this audiobook and experience Spain as a historical power of Europe and as a vibrant cultural and economic nation of the present.

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  Welcome to Eureka Springs - The...

  Jude Gaillot

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  Truth is quirkier than fiction in this romp through the history of one unforgettable town. Millions of tourists know Eureka Springs, Arkansas, as a charming Victorian village. Far fewer have heard these sixty too-crazy-to-make-up tales of colorful characters who have trodden its wildly uneven streets. Each story is narrated by a different Eureka Springs area resident, creating a magical listening experience!How did a skin rash lead to the town's founding?Why did local saloons post signs saying "All Nations Welcome Except Carrie"?Did the Crescent Hotel really have a morgue in its basement?How did a historic Black neighborhood completely vanish?What local farm product put the city on outlaw country musicians' tour schedules?Why do hundreds of UFO researchers converge on the town every April?Where is the best place in town to see a Bigfoot?And how did a remote backwoods hamlet become a haven for hippies, bikers, the gay community, and a seven-story Jesus statue? 
  Find out as you discover the other side of the Ozarks!

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  The Mountain That Watches...

  Steven J. Pickering

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  The wind never truly dies in the Urals. 
   
  It prowls the valleys and ridgelines like a restless spirit, rattling bare birches, hissing across the frozen stone. At night it screams—long, feral cries that curl around the peaks like warning songs. The Mansi hunters had long ago given one of those mountains a name: Kholat Syakhl, the Mountain of the Dead. 
   
  In the dim light of February 1959, the mountain waited. Snow drifted across its slopes, erasing tracks, swallowing sound, hiding the small traces of what was to come. Soon, nine figures would climb its shoulder, laughing, weary, defiant against the cold. They would pitch their tent there, a fragile canvas wall against an indifferent wilderness. 
   
  And within hours, the mountain would keep them forever.

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  Neurodiversity Unmasked -...

  R. J. Palmer

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  EMBRACE NEURODIVERSITY WITH CONFIDENCE, COMPASSION, KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING 
  Whether you're just starting to learn about neurodiversity or are already well-versed in the topic, this book is designed to help you understand and embrace neurodiversity without feeling overwhelmed by jargon or complexity. Start your journey with me here. 
  Neurodiversity Unmasked is not just another how to guide. It's a unique resource that redefines your relationship with the subject of neurodiversity. This enlightening journey delves far deeper than merely offering a glimpse into neurodivergent lives. It's a transformative guide that seamlessly weaves personal stories with proven evidence based strategies, creating a powerful, balanced resource that resonates with and unmasks the full spectrum of neurodivergent experiences, including ADHD, OCD, DYSLEXIA, ASPERGER'S SYNDROME, DYSPRAXIA, AUTISM, and TOURETTE SYNDROME. 
  Crafted with clarity and empathy, it equips you with the valuable knowledge needed to thrive, flourish, and empower, setting it apart from other books in the field. 
  Inside this book, you'll discover holistic advice for an empowered and harmonious life. It is suitable for all levels of competence, from people just wanting to learn about neurodiversity to established caregivers and people living in and experiencing a neurodivergent world. 
  There's no single resource on how to manage all the above and more—until now. 
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  The Hidden History of East...

  Joe Guy

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  Critically acclaimed author Joe Guy serves up a stout batch of East Tennessee history in this latest collection of articles from his popular newspaper column. From Chattanooga up to Knoxville, and every town and holler in between, Guy recounts the absorbing and oft-forgotten history of this great region with stories of revenuers, Overmountain Men, Confederate cavalry girls, and the lost tribe of the Hiwassee, just to name a few. Discover how easy it is to get lost in The Hidden History of East Tennessee.

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