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  Scurvy - How a Surgeon a Mariner...

  Stephen J. Bown

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  Scurvy took a terrible toll in the Age of Sail, killing more sailors than were lost in all sea battles combined. The threat of the disease kept ships close to home and doomed those vessels that ventured too far from port. The willful ignorance of the royal medical elite, who endorsed ludicrous medical theories based on speculative research while ignoring the life-saving properties of citrus fruit, cost tens of thousands of lives and altered the course of many battles at sea. The cure for scurvy ranks among the greatest of human accomplishments, yet its impact on history has, until now, been largely ignored. From the earliest recorded appearance of the disease in the sixteenth century, to the eighteenth century, where a man had only half a chance of surviving the scourge, to the early nineteenth century, when the British conquered scurvy and successfully blockaded the French and defeated Napoleon, Scurvy is a medical detective story for the ages, the fascinating true story of how James Lind (the surgeon), James Cook (the mariner), and Gilbert Blane (the gentleman) worked separately to eliminate the dreaded affliction. Scurvy is an evocative journey back to the era of wooden ships and sails, when the disease infiltrated every aspect of seafaring life: press gangs "recruit" mariners on the way home from a late night at the pub; a terrible voyage in search of riches ends with a hobbled fleet and half the crew heaved overboard; Cook majestically travels the South Seas but suffers an unimaginable fate. Brimming with tales of ships, sailors, and baffling bureaucracy, Scurvy is a rare mix of compelling history and classic adventure story.

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  Western and Eastern...

  Captivating History

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  Embark on a Captivating Journey through the Epochs of Human History 
  Two manuscripts in one audiobook:Western Civilization: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Greek and Roman Civilizations, Christianity, Medieval Europe, and Modern TimesEastern Civilization: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Chinese, Japanese, and Indian Civilizations, Buddhism, Medieval Asia, and Modern Times 
  In the part Western Civilization, you will:Uncover the profound impact of Greek and Roman civilizations on modern thought.Delve into the symbiotic relationship between Christianity and Greek philosophy, reshaping Western intellectual discourse.Trace the transformative journey from the Fall of the Western Roman Empire to the rise of a new Europe.Relive the fervor of the High Middle Ages and the Crusades, a testament to the indomitable human spirit.Explore the Renaissance and Reformation, eras of awakening that redefined human potential and aspiration.Navigate the complex dynamics of power and influence that forged the West's path to modernity. 
  In the part Eastern Civilization, you will:Explore the origins and evolution of ancient Chinese, Indian, and Japanese civilizations.Gain insights into the spiritual and philosophical milestones that defined Eastern thought.Witness the profound influence of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Confucianism on Eastern societies.Understand the impact of colonialism and imperialism and the East's journey to modernism.Appreciate the interconnectedness and unique contributions of Eastern civilizations to the global cultural mosaic. 
  Click the “add to cart” button to embark on this captivating journey through the annals of Western and Eastern Civilizations.

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  Dark Psychology Secrets and...

  Stephen Tower

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  What if there were individuals who could understand what people want and use your desires against you?   
  Would you like to learn how to use the dark psychology to know what people want and how to protect yourself from them?  
  If the answer is yes, keep reading until the end. You will not be the only one. 
  On this topic, you will be able to understand how to use dark psychology through research and notions. You will be able to see how different life experiences can condition our desires. You will be able to observe and shape the behavior of others. These techniques of manipulation often seem harmless, but is this really the case? 
  You will learn: The psychological principles applied to persuasionThe great secrets of winning the trust of others and making them feel comforted by thisHow to identify a manipulator through signs which were previously unnoticeable to you and how to safeguard against it How to use psychic powers to get anybody to do anything you wantThe best strategies to trick someone without standing outThe biggest hypnosis myths, and how to hypnotize a personHow to accomplish a real brainwash and why this should not be overlooked And more... 
  This book can help you to influence people like your coworkers, friends, or even relatives. Using practical examples and simple strategies to actually use and learn dark psychology. 
  Dark psychology will take you to a complete understanding of happiness, progressing in learning immediately applicable psychological techniques. 
  You will soon discover how to fascinate everyone around you. You don't have to be a psychologist, but you have to acquire and apply the techniques explained in this book.  
  Scroll to the top of the page and click the "buy now" bottom!

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  The Garden of Sparta

  Gennifer Dee

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  Only Everlasting love can end the pandemic of violence against women.But this violence carries through the ages, from the time of ancient Sparta into Australia today.Just as when she was the Oracle in Ancie, the modern-day energy healer Grace sees this ongoing struggle.It is a challenge for those who don't fit the strong, powerful male persona.A battle that traverses space and time, impacting separate lifetimes.But deep bonds can reach across these different lives, too.Like Gail and Anna, who were soul sisters in a tragic past life.Once again, they face the villain who sought to destroy them in their former livesOnly this time, they face him in a modern world. and now they help from the once Ancient Female Warriors, playing a different role. But how can Gail and Anna possibly overcome the pain and abuse when, as strong, fierce Spartan women, they could not?

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  The Dreamkeepers - Successful...

  Gloria Ladson-Billings

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  Discover how to give African American children the education they deserve with this updated new resourceIn the newly revised Third Edition of The Dreamkeepers: Successful Teachers of African American Children, distinguished professor Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings delivers an encouraging exploration of the future of education for African American students. She describes eight exemplary teachers, all of whom differ in their personal style and methods, who share an approach to teaching that affirms and strengthens cultural identity. In this mixture of scholarship and storytelling, you'll learn how to create intellectually rigorous and culturally relevant classrooms that have the power to improve the lives of all children. This important book teaches: what successful teachers do, don't do, and what we can learn from them; why it's so important for teachers to work with the unique strengths each student brings to the classroom; and how to improve educational outcomes for African American children across the country. Perfect for teachers, parents, school leaders, and administrators, The Dreamkeepers will also earn a place in the libraries of school boards, professors of education, and urban sociologists, as well as anyone with an interest in issues of race and education.

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  I Prevail

  Steve Black

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  Steve Black spoke with I Prevail guitarists Steve Menoian and Dylan Bowman in the summer of 2017.

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