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  Rare Recording of Charles...

  Charles Lindbergh

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  Hear a rare recording from 1939 of Charles A. Lindbergh speaking out against American involvement in Foreign Wars. He states that the Americans should not be asked to fight in foreign countries, but to focus on defense of the United States. Among other things, Lindbergh says: "The doctrine that we must enter the wars of Europe, in order to defend America, will be fatal to our Nation, if we follow it. When men are called upon to fight, and to die, for their country, there must not be even the remotest question of foreign influence." involved." He states that Americans have no confidence in decisions of their leaders. He talks about the high number of aircraft and war material manufactured to fight in European countries. And he likens the current spending for armaments to the National debt. 
   
  Charles Augustus Lindbergh (February 4, 1902 – August 26, 1974), was an American aviator, author, inventor, military officer, explorer, and social activist. As a 25-year-old U.S. Air Mail pilot, Lindbergh emerged suddenly from virtual obscurity to instantaneous world fame as the result of his Orteig Prize-winning solo nonstop flight on May 20–21, 1927, made from the Roosevelt Field[N 1] in Garden City on New York's Long Island to Le Bourget Field in Paris, France, a distance of nearly 3,600 statute miles (5,800 km), in the single-seat, single-engine, purpose-built Ryan monoplane Spirit of St. Louis. As a result of this flight, Lindbergh was the first person in history to be in New York one day and Paris the next. The record setting flight took 33 hours and 30 minutes. Lindbergh, a U.S. Army Air Corps Reserve officer, was also awarded the nation's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his historic exploit.

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  On the Road by Jack Kerouac...

  Bright Summaries

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  Unlock the more straightforward side of On the Road with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of On the Road by Jack Kerouac, which is globally recognized as a representative work of the Beat Generation in America. It tells the story of Sal Paradise and his friends as they travel around America meeting new people, having new experiences and seeing the world, all to escape the conformity and normality of oppressive American society. The book was listed in the top 100 English-language novels of the 20th century thanks to its clear and truthful representation of postwar America. Kerouac's works explored spirituality, drugs and poverty and he soon became a celebrity and representative of the hippie movement until his death, which was caused by alcohol abuse.Find out everything you need to know about On the Road in a fraction of the time!This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you: • A complete plot summary • Character studies • Key themes and symbols • Questions for further reflectionWhy choose BrightSummaries.com?Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

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  Violent Delights Violent Ends -...

  Nicole von Germeten

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  This study of sexuality in seventeenth-century Latin America takes the listener beneath the surface of daily life in a colonial city. Cartagena was an important Spanish port and the site of an Inquisition high court, a slave market, a leper colony, a military base, and a prison colony—colonial institutions that imposed order by enforcing Catholicism, cultural and religious boundaries, and prevailing race and gender hierarchies. The city was also simmering with illegal activity, from contraband trade to prostitution to heretical religious practices. Nicole von Germeten's research uncovers scandalous stories drawn from archival research in Inquisition cases, criminal records, wills, and other legal documents. The stories focus largely on sexual agency and honor: an insult directed at a married woman causes a deadly street battle; a young doña uses sex to manipulate a lustful, corrupt inquisitor. Scandals like these illustrate the central thesis of this book: women in colonial Cartagena de Indias took control of their own sex lives and used sex and rhetoric connected to sexuality to plead their cases when they had to negotiate with colonial bureaucrats.

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  101 Aphorisms of Alchemy -...

  Baro Urbigerus, Ricco Pierre

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  First published in 1609, Aphorismi Urbigerani stands as a masterpiece of Western Alchemical wisdom. Containing 101 powerful aphorisms on the creation of the Grand Elixir (Circulatum majus) and an additional 31 aphorisms on the Vegetable Elixir (Circulatum minus), this timeless work unveils the hidden operations of the Alchemical Art. 
  This modernized edition carefully preserves and clarifies each aphorism, offering today’s seekers and scholars an accessible gateway into the original Hermetic mysteries. Complete with editorial notes, historical context, and guided introductions, this edition faithfully restores the original voice while building a living conversation between past and present.

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  Modern China: A Captivating...

  Captivating History

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  Let’s take a look at the past 120 years of Chinese history, from the country’s start as a backward, struggling empire in the late 19th century to a totalitarian communist superpower. 
  The radical transformation of China from a dynastic monarchy to a dominant global communist regime is very compelling for readers of all ages and interests, and this audiobook tells the history of the most important developments during this period. 
  Filled with ideological and intellectual struggles, internal divisions and civil wars, conflicts with foreign nations, and influential changes throughout the 20th century, modern Chinese history promises to be interesting to listen to. 
  Throughout the audiobook, you will learn about the following:The collapse of the Qing dynasty in early 20th-century ChinaInfluential characters from the early days of the Chinese RepublicEvents that shaped the first thirty years of the 20th century in China and eventually led to the First United FrontThe rise of communism and the formation of the CCPThe impact of World War II, Japanese occupation, and the Chinese Civil WarMao Zedong, the communist victory, and the fleeing of the Nationalist government to the island of TaiwanThe formation of the People’s Republic of China and the socioeconomic policies of the 1950sThe Great Leap Forward and its results for the Chinese peopleThe Cultural Revolution, Mao’s death, and the development of the country from the late 1970sAnd much, much more! 
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  Procrastination - What It Is Why...

  Fuschia M. Sirois

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  Why do we procrastinate? How can we stop wasting time, and finish our work? 
   
   
    
  Drawing on the latest theory and research, this book explains why people procrastinate, and provides practical, evidence-based strategies to help you stop delaying, complete your tasks, and fulfill your potential. At the heart of procrastination are your emotions and ability to regulate your mood. In this book you will learn how to dial down negative emotions, and replace old habits with new ones that can help you stay on track with your tasks and goals. You will also learn how to treat your procrastination with compassion, rather than harsh judgments or complicated analyses of your motivation. 
   
   
    
  Exercises in the book help you recognize why a task might be triggering negative feelings, plus how to be more self-compassionate, and how to build meaning into the everyday tasks that help you reach your goals. This book is ideal for anyone who struggles with procrastination, or knows someone who does, and who is looking for evidence-based insights and strategies for dealing with procrastination.

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