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  Peak Human - What We Can Learn...

  Johan Norberg

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  All golden ages are marked by periods of spectacular cultural flourishing, scientific exploration, technological achievement and economic growth; yet no two are the same. Their beliefs, societies and place in the wider world all vary. Despite this, all previous golden ages have ended, whether it be because of external pressures or internal fracturing; too much hubris or too little wariness. 
   
  Looking at seven of humanity's greatest civilisations - ancient Athens, the Roman Republic, Abbasid Baghdad, Song C hina, Renaissance Italy, the Dutch Republic and the Anglosphere - historian and commentator Johan Norberg seeks to distil their strengths and shortcomings in answering the question: how do we ensure that our current golden age doesn't end? 
   
  As insightful as it is riveting, Peak Human is at once a paean to our incredible progress and a warning that we cannot afford to be complacent.

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  5 Biggest Civil War Battles The:...

  Editors Charles River

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  Americans have long been fascinated by the Civil War, marveling at the size of the battles, the leadership of the generals, and the courage of the soldiers. Since the war's start over 150 years ago, the battles have been subjected to endless debate among historians and the generals themselves. 
  By 1863, the Civil War had reached a level of ferocity not yet seen, and the 5 biggest battles would take place in 1863-1864, starting with Chancellorsville. Of all the Civil War battles fought, and of all the victories achieved by Robert E. Lee at the command of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, the Battle of Chancellorsville is considered the most tactically complex and ultimately the most brilliant Confederate victory of the war. Despite being outnumbered by over 2-1, Lee's army won a battle that saw 30,000 casualties inflicted upon the two sides. 
  Less than 2 months later, the Army of the Potomac and Army of Northern Virginia faced off in the most famous and biggest battle of the war at Gettysburg. Day 1 of the battle would have been one of the 25 biggest battles of the Civil War itself, and it ended with a tactical Confederate victory. But over the next two days, Lee would try and fail to dislodge the Union army with attacks on both of its flanks during the second day and Pickett’s Charge on the third and final day. Meade’s stout defense held, barely, repulsing each attempted assault, handing the Union a desperately needed victory that ended up being one of the Civil War’s turning points. 
  The second bloodiest battle of the Civil War came in September 1863 at Chickamauga, which saw George H. Thomas save the Union Army of the Cumberland from a disaster on the second day of the battle after a Union blunder had created a gap in the line. After nearly 35,000 casualties suffered by the two sides, Thomas prevented the destruction of the Union army by Braxton Bragg's Army of Tennessee.

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  Sleep Yourself Smart And Wakeup...

  Byron Caldwell

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  Transform your nightly rest into a soothing exploration of acoustic physics, sensory neuroscience, and the hidden architecture of sound. Designed for the quiet threshold before slumber, this immersive narrative offers a unique alternative to standard white noise, engaging curious minds with rich, factual storytelling that facilitates deep relaxation.
   
  Drift away from the stress of the day as you travel from the echo of gothic cathedrals to the bioacoustics of the deep ocean. The text serves as a nocturnal companion for those seeking to learn while unwinding, blending the calming properties of ASMR with rigorous scientific inquiry into how vibration shapes our reality.
   
  What you will discover in this auditory journey:
  
  The Neuroscience of Tingles: Uncover the biological roots of ASMR and why the brain responds to whispers.
  Acoustic Architecture: Explore how sound waves behave in whispering galleries, forests, and anechoic chambers.
  Neural Entrainment: Learn how binaural beats and brain rhythms influence memory and emotion.
  The Physics of Motion: Visualize the Doppler effect, sonic booms, and the visible patterns of cymatics.
  
   
  From the immense power of supersonic flight to the microscopic labyrinth of the inner ear, this experience anchors complex concepts in a contemplative flow. Absorb the wonders of the auditory world and let the science of signal and noise guide you toward a smarter, more peaceful sleep.

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  Human Animals

  Frank Hamel

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  Frank Hamel's Human Animals (published in 1915) is an infamous and classic treatise on the mythology and the evidence of hybrid humans. This was one of the first popular works on cryptozoology, and a primer for those interested in the many stories and accounts of lycanthropy and other strange evolutionary paradoxes. Covering the Were-wolf Trials of 1521, to bird-women, human serpents and witch familiars, Hamel's research into the mythological, hysterical, historical and the subjective with a scholar's pen. Many religious ceremonies and occult practices are studied, and he helps us to understand how these fantastical creatures have become a part of our culture, from books of fiction, to very serious study. Human Animals is a book that contains records and accounts of traditions dealing with the belief that certain men and women can transform themselves into animals. The causes of transformation are various: contact with a wer-animal, touching what he has touched, wearing an animal skin, rubbing the body with ointment, slipping on a girdle, buckling on a strap, and many other expedients, magical and otherwise, may bring about the metamorphosis.

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  In Guns We Trust - The Unholy...

  William J. Kole

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  In this unsettling investigation into white evangelicals' fusion of the gospel and guns, veteran journalist William J. Kole exposes how some Christians are standing in the way of reasonable restrictions on firearms—and how it makes us all less safe. 
   
  On the evening that the bass player on his worship team casually showed him his handgun, the author's world shifted. In that moment, Kole—who was the AP's New England bureau chief when a gunman massacred twenty–six people at Sandy Hook Elementary—knew he had to figure out what was going on. Why were white evangelicals more likely than other Americans to own a weapon? What made them treat the Second Amendment as if it were God–breathed? And how did his own faith, rooted in Jesus's call to turn the other cheek, get hijacked? In the pages of In Guns We Trust, Kole looks at the unholy alliance between white evangelicals, guns, and politics. Writing in the tradition of Tim Alberta and Kristin Kobes du Mez, he takes us into sanctuaries where worshippers raise hands and pack heat; to a rural church that does outreach through target practice with assault rifles; and into the lucrative gun–making industry, in which evangelicals play an outsized role. He introduces us to global Christians who can't imagine owning firearms and dissidents in the US who are working for change—including activists beating guns into garden tools, and nuns who bought company stock so they could sue a gun manufacturer. With meticulous research, humanizing interviews, and immersive narrative, Kole pulls back the curtain on the locked–and–loaded Christianity that got us here. Ignoring gun–toting believers, Kole argues, means the violence will continue. But when intentional conversation and faithful resistance bear fruit, peace may yet prevail.

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  UNRELENTING - The Man Who Turned...

  Don Woodstock

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  UNRELENTING: The Man Who Turned a Local Recycling Push into a National Plastic Ban 
   Written by Don Woodstock | Narrated by Ron Garner | Published by Audiobook Publishing Services 
  A Powerful Audiobook on Environmental Activism, Sustainability, and Real-World Change 
  Unrelenting by Don Woodstock, expertly narrated by Ron Garner and published by Audiobook Publishing Services, is a compelling audiobook memoir about persistence, grassroots activism, and environmental leadership. This inspiring true story follows one man’s journey from a local recycling initiative to influencing a national plastic bag ban in Canada, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in sustainability, climate action, and social impact. 
  From Grassroots Effort to National Environmental Policy 
  In this powerful audiobook, Don Woodstock shares how his early life experiences—from Jamaica to Canada—shaped his mission to drive meaningful environmental change. What began as a simple recycling effort evolved into a nationwide movement that helped redefine environmental policy. Through determination, creativity, and civic engagement, Woodstock proves that individual action can lead to large-scale transformation. 
  An Inspiring Audiobook for Activists, Leaders, and Change-Makers 
  Narrated with clarity and depth by Ron Garner, Unrelenting serves not only as a memoir but also as a practical guide to grassroots advocacy, community leadership, and environmental justice. Listeners will discover real-life strategies for creating change, including organizing campaigns, influencing policy, and building community support.

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