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  Compelling Encounters

  PhD McCarthy

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  These journal accounts of life as a trauma specialist in Kenya, Eritrea and Uganda present poignant, engrossing yet disturbing view of African life. In shocking detail, HIV/AIDS deaths, inhuman treatment of the mentally ill, forced military conscription, brutal attacks by warring insurgencies, the fate of AIDS orphans and government control of the people are all noted in detail.
  
  
  In contrast to the horrors witnessed, the descriptions of the beautiful scenery, flowers, and animals depict another side of African life. Details of family life, education, customs, and language are also included.      
  
  
  The role of missionary sisters and priests and the church is emphasized and explained.     

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  Empire of Blood - The Rise and...

  Marcus J. Reyes

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  December 2, 1993. A rooftop in Medellín. The most dangerous man on earth just ran out of places to hide. 
  By twenty-six, Pablo Escobar had already stolen headstones, run cigarettes, and laid the foundations of an empire that would make him richer than governments, more feared than armies, and — for a while — more loved in his own city than the state itself. 
  He bombed a passenger plane to kill one man. He put a country's Congress on his payroll. He built a private zoo, a private army, and a private war against a nation that didn't understand what it was facing until the bodies numbered in the thousands. 
  This is not the sanitized version. This is not the show. 
  Empire of Blood is the meticulously researched, unflinching true story behind the myth — the real timeline, the real players, the real cost — told as narrative nonfiction that reads like a thriller, because the truth never needed embellishing. 
  Inside, you'll discover:How a boy with no electricity at home became a $25 billion traffickerThe assassination that turned a smuggling operation into a war on the Colombian stateThe bombing of Avianca Flight 203 — and the candidate who was never on boardLife inside La Catedral, the "prison" Escobar built and ran like a resortThe still-disputed truth about who fired the fatal shot on that rooftopWhat became of his family — and why Medellín still can't agree if he was monster or saint 
  This book is for the reader who finished Narcos and wanted the parts Netflix left out. For true crime readers who want nonfiction that hits as hard as fiction — without a single invented quote. 
  Some empires fall in a day. This one took a decade — and the country it nearly destroyed is still adding up the cost. 
  Scroll up and grab your copy today.

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  Engineered Success - How I Built...

  Joseph Marc Lalonde

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  Success Isn’t Given. It’s Engineered.
   
  What if everything you’ve been told about success is wrong? What if the real key to wealth, freedom, and financial independence isn’t about talent, luck, or education—but about a system you can follow, refine, and execute relentlessly?
   
  In Engineered Success, entrepreneur and digital strategist Joseph Marc Lalonde reveals the exact principles that took him from homelessness to multi-millionaire. This isn’t theory—it’s a step-by-step guide to transforming your mindset, building wealth, and creating a business that works for you.
   
  You'll learn:
  
   
  How to shift from scarcity thinking to an unstoppable wealth mindset
  
   
  Why success isn’t about working harder—it’s about working smarter
  
   
  The digital business models that lead to passive income and freedom
  
   
  How to take bold, calculated risks that create exponential growth
  
   
  The execution framework that separates the top 1% from everyone else
  
  
   
  This audiobook doesn’t just teach success—it proves it’s possible. Through raw personal stories, real business strategies, and clear mindset shifts, Lalonde shows you how to stop waiting and start building.
   
  Engineered Success is for:
  
   
  Aspiring entrepreneurs ready to break free from the 9-to-5
  
   
  Business owners looking to scale through automation
  
   
  High-performers who want to sharpen their mindset and execution
  
   
  Anyone tired of excuses and ready to take bold action
  
  
   
  Joseph Marc Lalonde didn’t inherit success—he built it. And now, he’s showing you how to do the same.
   
  If you’re ready to take control of your financial future, this audiobook is your blueprint.
   
  Start listening and begin engineering your success.

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  Emperor Nero - The Treacherous...

  Kelly Mass

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  Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, the fifth and final emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, ruled the Roman Empire from AD 54 to 68. He was thrust into the highest seat of power at the age of sixteen after being adopted by Emperor Claudius, his stepfather. While Nero enjoyed popularity among the lower classes and the Praetorian Guard, who benefited from his patronage, the Roman aristocracy and Senate viewed him with contempt. Ancient historians portray him as a tyrannical and self-indulgent ruler, notorious for his extravagance, cruelty, and disregard for tradition. His reign ended in disgrace when the Senate declared him a public enemy, leading to his suicide at the age of thirty.  
  Born in AD 37 in the coastal town of Antium, Nero was the son of Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus and Agrippina the Younger, a great-granddaughter of Emperor Augustus. His father died when he was only two years old, and his mother soon remarried, securing a position of influence at the imperial court. When Agrippina married Emperor Claudius, she maneuvered to have her son adopted as his heir, ultimately sidelining Claudius’ biological son, Britannicus. Following Claudius’ suspicious death in AD 54—widely believed to have been orchestrated by Agrippina—Nero ascended the throne with the backing of the Senate and the powerful Praetorian Guard.  
  In the early years of his reign, Nero was heavily influenced by a triad of advisers: his ambitious mother Agrippina, the philosopher and statesman Seneca the Younger, and the Praetorian prefect Sextus Afranius Burrus. Initially, the empire benefited from their guidance, as Nero enacted policies that were generally seen as moderate and pragmatic. However, as he grew older, he sought to rule independently, resenting the influence of his mother.

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  Shari Lewis and Lamb Chop - The...

  Mallory Lewis, Nat Segaloff,...

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  For over forty years, ventriloquist Shari Lewis and her sassy hand puppet Lamb Chop were the most beloved team in children's television. Together with her other puppets Charlie Horse and Hush Puppy, Shari raised three generations of kids and struggled to stay relevant in an industry that was constantly changing. In this audiobook, cowritten and recorded by Shari's daughter Mallory Lewis (who now performs with Lamb Chop) and producer-biographer Nat Segaloff, you'll hear how Shari survived using sheer will and talent, how she reinvented herself to meet new  challenges, and the never-before-told story of the origin of Lamb Chop. 
   
   
   
  Shari's story is not only that of a versatile and talented entertainer. It's the personalized history of children's television and of a gifted woman's lifelong struggle to remain on top of a tough profession. 
   
    
   
  Mallory tells her mother's story with intimacy and honesty as Nat fills in the narrative. There's even a guest appearance by Lamb Chop.

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  A Day To Cry - Some people call...

  Mary Grigar

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  Mary was diagnosed as an adult with a severe learning disability. This diagnosis and the realization of what she had been coping with changed the direction of her life. A dedicated advocate for the learning disabled, Mary organized presentations for educators, championed funding and rule changes in the Illinois legislature, organized an art show for LD kids, and wrote this book, describing her journey.

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