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  The Wolf Age - The Vikings the...

  Tore Skeie

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  The first major book on Vikings by a Scandinavian author to be published in English reframes the struggle for a North Sea empire and puts listeners in the mindset of Vikings, providing new insight into their goals, values, and what they chose to live and die for. 
   
   
    
  The Wolf Age takes listeners on a thrilling journey through the bloody shared history of England and Scandinavia, and on across early medieval Europe, from the wild Norwegian fjords to the wealthy cities of Muslim Andalusia. 
   
   
    
  Warfare, plotting, backstabbing, and bribery abound as Tore Skeie skillfully weaves sagas and skaldic poetry with breathless dramatization as he entertainingly brings the world of the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons to vivid life. 
   
   
    
  In the eleventh century, the rulers of the lands surrounding the North Sea are all hungry for power. To get power they need soldiers, to get soldiers they need silver, and to get silver there is no better way than war and plunder. 
   
   
    
  This vicious cycle draws all the lands of the north into a brutal struggle for supremacy and survival that will shatter kingdoms and forge an empire . . .

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  Ted Bundy: The Horrifying Story...

  Dawson West

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  Step into the twisted mind of America’s most infamous serial killer. 
  Out of all of the world’s most dangerous serial killers, none are more infamous than Ted Bundy. Known as the charming, charismatic killer who stalked young women to commit his unspeakable crimes, Ted Bundy left a dark shadow on America’s history that has haunted our collective consciousness for generations. 
  Delving into the haunting life of this cunning and cold-blooded killer, this eye-opening true crime story exposes his murders in all their gory details. Examining the cruel tricks he’d use to lure in his victims, the investigation that led to his discovery by the police, and the daring jailbreaks that let him slip through the fingers of authorities, inside this true crime novel, you’ll discover a chilling look at the twisted mind and motives of Ted Bundy. 
  Perfect for anyone morbidly curious about the evil that lurks just out of sight, as well as fans of true crime books, Ted Bundy: The Horrifying Story of the Charming Serial Killer offers you a gritty, detailed, and unforgettable look at the monster Ted Bundy became.

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  7 Psychological Effects of Sex -...

  John Harpoon

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  Sex is often regarded as a physical act, but its psychological and emotional impact extends far beyond the bedroom. It plays a crucial role in shaping human relationships, mental well-being, and even self-perception. While society frequently highlights the biological aspects of sex, such as reproduction and pleasure, its influence on the mind is just as significant. Understanding these psychological effects allows individuals to navigate intimacy with greater awareness, fostering healthier connections and emotional balance.  
    
  One of the most profound psychological effects of sex is its ability to strengthen emotional bonds. The release of oxytocin, often referred to as the "love hormone," promotes trust, attachment, and emotional security between partners. This bonding effect is particularly evident in long-term relationships, where consistent intimacy can deepen feelings of closeness and commitment. However, sex can also introduce emotional vulnerabilities, leading to attachment issues or insecurities when expectations are misaligned.  
    
  Beyond relationships, sex has a direct impact on mental health. It is widely recognized as a natural stress reliever, reducing cortisol levels and promoting relaxation. Many individuals experience an improved mood and enhanced self-esteem following sexual activity due to the release of dopamine and endorphins. These neurochemicals contribute to feelings of happiness and well-being, making sex a potential buffer against anxiety and depression. However, the psychological impact of sex is not always positive. Unhealthy sexual dynamics, such as pressure, manipulation, or emotional detachment, can lead to anxiety, guilt, or even trauma. Recognizing these effects can help individuals set healthy boundaries and cultivate a more fulfilling sexual experience. 

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  Grave Dealings - Body Snatching...

  Tim Dewysockie

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  In the eighteenth century the first American medical school was established in Philadelphia. Following the model of European universities, anatomical lectures were conducted with cadavers. But where did the bodies come from? Dissection was viewed as a fate worse than death, and the only legal source of "stiffs" was executed criminals. But there were not enough. As the medical profession and its need for "anatomical material" grew, a new, macabre practice emerged: body snatching. 
   
   
   
  Body snatchers secretly obtained bodies from cemeteries and sold them to medical schools for dissection. But how did body snatching work? How did body snatchers and medical schools avoid getting caught, and what happened when they did? How did the era of the body snatchers end? Grave Dealings: Body Snatching In Philadelphia, 1762-1883 digs through archives to unearth the forgotten history of a time of graveyard patrols and anatomy riots, when the dead needed protection from the living. Philadelphia pioneered and became the center of American medical education and practice–and body snatching–in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. 
   
   
   
  Grave Dealings explores the social, cultural, practical, and legal aspects of body snatching in America's first capital city and relates it to the continuing ethical struggles that surround the treatment of human remains to this day.

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  Learning America - One Woman's...

  Luma Mufleh

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  “[From] an influential educational leader and activist…an impassioned, penetrating critique and inspiring model for progress.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review 
  It was a wrong turn that changed everything. When Luma Mufleh—a Muslim, gay, refugee woman from hyper-conservative Jordan—stumbled upon a pick-up game of soccer in Clarkston, Georgia, something compelled her to join.  The players, 11- and 12-year-olds from Liberia, Afghanistan, and Sudan, soon welcomed her as coach of their ragtag but fiercely competitive group. Drawn into their lives, Mufleh learned that few of her players, all local public school students, could read a single word. She asks, “Where was the America that took me in? That protected me? How can I get these kids to that America?” 
  Learning America traces the story of how Mufleh grew a group of kids into a soccer team and then into a nationally acclaimed network of schools for refugee children. The journey is inspiring and hard-won: Fugees schools accept only those most in need; no student passes a grade without earning it; the failure of any student is the responsibility of all. Soccer as a part of every school day is a powerful catalyst to heal trauma, create belonging, and accelerate learning. Finally, this gifted storyteller delivers provocative, indelible portraits of student after student making leaps in learning that aren’t supposed to be possible for children born into trauma--stories that shine powerful light on the path to educational justice for all of America’s most left-behind. 
  Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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  Buda's Wagon - A Brief History...

  Mike Davis

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  The brilliant and disturbing 100-year history of modern terrorism and car bombs—the ubiquitous weapon of urban mass destruction 
   
  On a September day in 1920, an angry Italian anarchist named Mario Buda exploded a horse-drawn wagon filled with dynamite and iron scrap near New York's Wall Street, killing forty people. Since Buda's prototype the car bomb has evolved into a "poor man's air force," a generic weapon of mass destruction that now craters cities from Bombay to Oklahoma City. 
   
  In this provocative history, Mike Davis traces the its worldwide use and development, in the process exposing the role of state intelligence agencies—particularly those of the United States, Israel, India, and Pakistan—in globalizing urban terrorist techniques. Davis argues that it is the incessant impact of car bombs, rather than the more apocalyptic threats of nuclear or bio-terrorism, that is changing cities and urban lifestyles, as privileged centers of power increasingly surround themselves with "rings of steel" against a weapon that nevertheless seems impossible to defeat.

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