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  The Paperclip Files - The Untold...

  Davis Truman

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.  
  In the shadowy aftermath of World War II, a secret operation launched by the U.S. government brought over 1,600 German scientists, engineers, and technicians to American soil. Among them were men who had built weapons of terror for Hitler, now tasked with crafting the rockets that would carry humanity to the Moon. 
  This is their story. Unredacted. Unforgiven. Unbelievable. 
  The Paperclip Files pulls back the veil on Operation Paperclip, the clandestine project that rewrote the rules of morality, patriotism, and science in the name of Cold War supremacy. From the sinister roots of Wernher von Braun and Arthur Rudolph in Nazi Germany to their celebrated roles at NASA, this explosive exposé explores the unsettling truth behind America's greatest technological triumph. 
  Inside, you'll discover: 
  •	How Nazi war criminals were rebranded as American heroes 
  •	The controversial rise of Von Braun and Rudolph in post-war U.S. space policy 
  •	The ethical compromises buried beneath NASA's achievements 
  •	Declassified documents, real accounts, and the disturbing choices made behind closed doors 
  If you thought you knew the space race story, think again. 
  Perfect for fans of true history, political intrigue, and moral dilemmas, The Paperclip Files is a gripping, unflinching account of the price we paid for progress.

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  The Happy Physician - Don't...

  Nanda Sekhon

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  Physician, do you know how to heal thyself? 
  Or are you taking care of everyone else while you continuously feel empty and exhausted?  
  For many doctors, being a physician isn’t just a profession; it’s an identity. If you’re not careful, it can be an all-consuming identity, with nothing to spare for yourself and your family. This is no way to live your life because it can lead to burnout, depression, and poor health.  
  You are a physician, but you are also YOU. You can be happy and accomplished. You just have to find your balance.  
  Balance can be challenging. Dr. Nanda knows; she’s been there. She was burned out, depleted, and had nothing left to give. She began searching for the answer to her own unhappiness, only to discover that she was the culprit.  
  Through her health battle, fighting depression, and self-discovery, she learned that she didn’t have to fix everything for everyone and that she was worthy of love and happiness without having to burn herself out in the process. She learned to love herself for who she is, not just as a physician but as a mother, a wife, a sister, and a daughter.  
  Now, her mission is to teach you how to do the same. This book is going to be your guide. Nanda will teach you to spot burnout in yourself and others and how to step away and prioritize YOU when you see those signs.  
  How can you take care of others unless you take care of yourself?  
  It’s time to be a Happy Physician!  
  Nanda Sekhon is a physician in El Paso, Texas. She is a medical director of a hormone clinic in her hometown. Nanda has an adventurous spirit, and she loves influencing and empowering others. Her vision is to create a world where every person knows their worth outside of their career and where physicians can give true, quality care without fear of burnout.

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  PMP Secrets Unleashed: Propel...

  Cyrus Fenwick

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  PMP Secrets Unleashed: Propel Your Project Success  
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  Are you eager to advance in your career and solidify your knowledge by successfully passing the PMP Exam 2024-2025? 
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  Our guide stands out with its thorough coverage—key for your exam success. Concepts are explored in detail, ensuring you grasp the material with clarity. 
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  Climate Restoration - The Only...

  Peter Fiekowsky, Carole Douglis

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  The Paris Accords, widely accepted as the key to solving today's climate crisis, set a goal of zero net carbon emissions by 2050. But that's not good enough. The only way to guarantee a livable future is climate restoration, which can reduce greenhouse gases to historic levels. Scientist and entrepreneur Peter Fiekowsky explains the technology and maps a practical path that will let humankind survive and thrive. 
   
   
   
  As Fiekowsky explains in Climate Restoration, this will require removing a trillion tons of excess CO2 from the atmosphere. The good news is that this task, while enormous and technically challenging, is eminently feasible. Scientists and engineers have developed four major technologies for greenhouse gas removal and storage: ocean iron fertilization; synthetic limestone manufacture; seaweed permaculture; and methane oxidation. 
   
   
   
  Fiekowsky shows that these technologies are safe and practical—and, even more remarkable, that they require little if any government funding, since they can be financed largely through existing markets. For these reasons, they have enormous promise as vehicles for achieving climate restoration. With the global climate crisis continuing to spiral out of control, the time for tough conversations about what it will really take to create a healthy future for humanity is here.

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  Treasury of Folklore: Stars and...

  Willow Winsham

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  Following on from the hugely popular Treasury of Folklore: Seas and Rivers and Woodlands and Forests comes Treasury of Folklore: Stars and Skies, an exploration of the mysteries of the stars, skies and heavens above.
  People have gazed up at the same stars for millennia, trading stories about them; conjuring gods and goddesses; mapping the constellations; and navigating the complex human world below. The tales, traditions and myths included here traverse countries and continents and have been chosen to highlight how humans are linked through time and place, with shared dreams, fears and ways of rationalising the unknown.
  Under 'Stars and Heavens' Willow delves into rosy fingered dawn and the hubris of Icarus, the Greek myths surrounding the constellations and the omen of meteors, the trials of the Hawaiian goddess Hina and the legend of the rabbit in the moon. In the section on 'Skies' we are introduced to winged Pegasus and the Firebird, the Witch of Westray and stories of storms, the mysteries of the Northern Lights and unexplained UFOs. 
  Treasury of Folklore: Stars and Skies is a fascinating portal into a rich history of myths surrounding the sky, an aspect of the natural world that continues to fascinate and confound.

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  State vs Algorithm - Digital...

  Matías Bianchi

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  Democracy no longer seems to deliver on its promise. As polarization, disillusionment, and extremist leadership grow, a new alliance between techno-financial elites and reactionary right-wing movements is redefining the world in the interest of their own privilege.
  In this lucid and provocative book, Matías Bianchi examines the crisis of the nation-state and the hollowing out of democratic power. But far from stopping at diagnosis, he proposes a refoundation: new forms of "stateness" capable of defending the common good against the advance of the techno-feudal order.
  With an eye on the Global South as a space for political innovation, this is an essential book for anyone who refuses to give up and believes it is still possible to reinvent democracy in the 21st century.
  "State vs. Algorithm is an exceptionally intelligent book. It raises profound questions about the viability of democracy, today besieged by the rise of a digital aristocracy with virtually unlimited power. But above all, it rediscovers the democratic promise in surprising places, especially in the Global South, where the formation of broad social coalitions and the activation of community solidarity has always offered the best protection for human dignity and democratic values, now under mortal threat" (Kevin Casas Z., Secretary General of International IDEA).
  "This book offers a compelling vision of how defenders of democracy around the world can come together to defend what matters most: an inclusive, representative, and just form of government. It is essential reading for anyone seeking a clear analysis of the current situation and a realistic roadmap for the work ahead" (Paige Alexander, CEO of The Carter Center).
  "This book offers no easy answers, and that is one of its greatest strengths. It poses questions, challenges us, and above all, calls us to action. It reminds us that democracy is not a guaranteed state, but an ongoing task for every generation" (Michelle Bachelet, former President of Chile).

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