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  Chernobyl and Kyshtym: The...

  Charles River Editors

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  Uranium is best known for the destructive power of the atom bombs, which ushered in the nuclear era at the end of World War II, but given the effectiveness of nuclear power, nuclear power plants were constructed around the developed world during the second half of the 20th century. While nuclear power plants were previously not an option and thus opened the door to new, more efficient, and more affordable forms of energy for domestic consumption, the use of nuclear energy understandably unnerved people living during the Cold War and amidst ongoing nuclear detonations. After all, the damage wrought on Hiroshima and Nagasaki made clear to everyone what nuclear energy was capable of inflicting, and the health problems encountered by people exposed to the radiation also demonstrated the horrific side effects that could come with the use of nuclear weapons or the inability to harness the technology properly. 
  For decades, it was believed that the first major accident at a nuclear power plant took place at Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania in 1979, which took nearly 15 years and $1 billion to fully clean up after that disaster. However, Three Mile Island paled in comparison to Chernobyl, which to this day remains the most notorious nuclear accident in history. Located in the Ukraine, the Chernobyl power plant was undergoing experiments in the early morning hours of April 26, 1986 when it suffered a series of explosions in one of its nuclear reactors, killing over 30 people at the plant and spread radioactive fallout across a wide swath of the Soviet Union. Although the Soviets would try to cover up just how disastrous the accident at Chernobyl was, it was impossible to hide the full extent of the damage given that radioactive material was affecting Western Europe as well. All told, the accident caused an estimated $18 billion in damages.

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  Queering the Runes - Reclaiming...

  Siri Vincent Plouff, Lara Vesta

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  Queering the Runes is a love letter to the runes, the gods, and the people who follow the Nordic path. The author presents an alternative approach to the runes, one that creates a gentle container for those who want to follow this heathen path. Based on the author's personal gnosis, as well as deep academic research on runes and Nordic culture, this book is an invitation into the root culture of the runes, both in terms of myth and in terms of lived, real folkloric experience. 
   
   
    
  Siri Vincent Plouff presents the traditional meanings of the runes, then helps the listener to queer the runes in their own way. Included is the lore associated with each rune, exercises to apply them to modern life, activities to engage with the rune (layouts, castings, and galdr), and how to use the runes for divination. Throughout, the author provides journal prompts meant to help the listener channel the energy of specific runes, to get to know their energy, as well as to use the runes to help them move forward in a journey of self-discovery. 
   
   
   
  Queering the Runes seeks to blow open perceptions of the runes. Exploring them as active, living symbols available to all, as well as the inherent connection with ancestral magic that comes with rune work.

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  Galactic Encounters - Mysteries...

  John DeSantis

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  Title: Galactic EncountersSubtitle: Mysteries of Alien Races and Their Cosmic Heritage.  
  THEY ARE HERE. AND THEY HAVE BEEN FOR EONS. 
  The silence of the stars is a lie. Beyond the veil of official denials and redacted documents lies a reality more profound than science fiction—a cosmic heritage that links humanity to the furthest reaches of the galaxy. 
  In Galactic Encounters, visionary author John De Santi pulls back the curtain on the most guarded secret in human history. This isn't just an investigation; it’s a sensory journey into the unknown. From the golden-scaled emissaries of ancient star systems to the hidden corridors of the Galactic Federation, you will explore the truth that has been whispered in the shadows for decades. 
  In this immersive audiobook experience, you will discover:The Hidden Archive: What the US government has truly known since the mid-20th century—and why the era of "Deep Secrecy" is coming to an end.The Galactic Federation: An inside look at the complex political and spiritual architecture of the civilizations watching our planet.Our Cosmic DNA: The startling evidence suggesting that our "heritage" isn't just earthly, but written in the stars.The Great Awakening: How understanding these alien races changes everything we know about our future, our technology, and our soul’s journey. 
  The truth isn't just out there. It’s calling to you. 
  Whether you are a long-time researcher of the unexplained or a seeker of the universe’s deeper mysteries, this audiobook provides the "clearance badge" you’ve been looking for. 
  LISTEN TO THE WHISPERS OF THE COSMOS. UNCOVER YOUR HERITAGE. REVEAL THE TRUTH.

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  The Dancing Mania

  Justus Hecker

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  Numerous theories have been proposed for the causes of dancing mania, and it remains unclear whether it was a real illness or a social phenomenon.One of the most prominent theories is that victims suffered from ergot poisoning, which was known as St Anthony's Fire in the Middle Ages. During floods and damp periods, ergots were able to grow and affect rye and other crops. Ergotism can cause hallucinations, but cannot account for the other strange behaviour most commonly identified with dancing mania.Many sources discuss how dancing mania, and tarantism, may have simply been the result of stress and tension caused by natural disasters around the time, such as plagues and floods…people may have danced to relieve themselves of the stress and poverty of the day, and in doing so, attempted to become ecstatic and see visions. Sources agree that dancing mania was one of the earliest forms of mass hysteria, and describe it as a "psychic epidemic", with numerous explanations that might account for the behaviour of the dancers.Another popular theory is that the outbreaks were all staged, and the appearance of strange behaviour was down to its unfamiliarity. Religious cults may have been acting out well-organised dances, in accordance with ancient Greek and Roman rituals. Despite being banned at the time, these rituals could be performed under the guise of uncontrollable dancing mania. (Introduction from Wikipedia, slightly adapted.)

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  The Calm Parent - How to Stop...

  Roshni Anand

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  If you’ve ever ended the day wishing you’d stayed calmer with your kids, this audiobook is for you. The Calm Parent Code teaches you how to understand your own stress triggers, regulate in real time, and guide instead of control. 
  In under ninety minutes you’ll learn how to: 
  • Recognize the early signs of emotional overload before you snap. 
  • Use a 3-step “Pause, Breathe, Pivot” routine to keep your cool in any conflict. 
  • Repair connection after yelling—without guilt or shame. 
  • Set clear boundaries that hold, without raising your voice. 
  Grounded in modern psychology and real-world parenting, this audiobook helps you build a calmer home where respect flows both ways.

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  Bandit Country - The IRA and...

  Toby Harnden

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  A NEW EDITION OF ONE OF THE MOST CELEBRATED BOOKS ON THE TROUBLES
  Branded as 'Bandit Country' by the British government, South Armagh was the heartland of the Provisional IRA. It was the rebel Irish stronghold where Thomas 'Slab' Murphy reigned supreme, bomb attacks on England were planned and the SAS tracked the IRA snipers who hunted British soldiers.
  In this acclaimed and remarkable book – originally published in 1999 – Toby Harnden, winner of the Orwell Prize, brings to bear his skills as a fearless journalist, inspired investigator and gifted historian, threatened with imprisonment for protecting his sources in Northern Ireland but undeterred. He draws on secret documents and unsparing interviews with key protagonists on both sides to produce perhaps the most compelling and essential account of the IRA and the Troubles.

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