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  Cocaine Cowboys - The Deadly...

  Nicola Tallant

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  Cocaine Cowboys tells the story of Ireland's love affair with cocaine since it first washed ashore on Cork's rugged coast to the billion-euro trade it has become. From Ireland's first cocaine lord and his attempts to establish a direct route from Miami to Dublin, to the modern-day violence that led to the brutal dismemberment of teenager Keane Mulready Woods, the book will follow the stories and the increasing chaos that has engulfed those desperate for a slice of this modern day gold rush. Along the way it details how cocaine has woven bonds between high society and the underworld, tracing the deal that killed the model Katy French and detailing how the Kinahan Cartel and Ireland's one time richest and most influential family joined forces to wash dirty money. Cocaine Cowboys is the definitive tale of the rise of Colombia's most famous export to become the drug of a nation. 
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  The Dismantling of Democracy -...

  Michael Cohen Milloy

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  Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must undergo the fatigues of supporting it." - Thomas Paine 
  We are witnessing a systematic teardown of democracy worldwide. This book will help you make sense of the world, understand how this could happen, and consider what we can do as ordinary citizens to flip the script on authoritarians. 
  We are in a perpetual struggle between authoritarian rule and the enduring resilience of freedom, also known as Democracy. This resilience, this unwavering strength, is not just a concept but a beacon of hope that inspires us to fight for our freedom of choice. 
  Having peace of mind, understanding how the world works, and seeing real-world examples are priceless, as shown in this book. However, beware that the who, how, and what is being done to dismantle democracy is terrifying to learn. You need to start with a willingness to hold the knowledge; once you have it, there is no forgetting it and no turning back. In the last 80 years, Democracy, to date, has not offered up a defense. Hence, we have been slowly taken off course. We need to fortify our defenses and go on the offense. 
  President Ronald Reagan said it best: 
  "Freedom is a fragile thing, and it's never more than one generation away from extinction. It is not ours by way of inheritance; it must be fought for and defended constantly by each generation, for it comes only once to a people. And those in world history who have known freedom and then lost it have never known it again." 
  Here's a not-so-fun fact: you have a six times greater chance of being killed living under an authoritarian regime than you do living and fighting for Democracy (TUCCILLE, 2014). Reading this book will give you the same peace of mind and sense of purpose that we all long for. We have to have purpose in wanting to live free and safe. That must be our eternal focus because freedom is not a given. 
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  Chief Energy Officer- the...

  Suzy Siegle

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  What is leadership energy? How important is energy for leaders? 
  The role of the #newCEO is less about being an executive and more about being the organization's Chief Energy Officer. 
  This book explains why energy is the secret sauce for leaders, and how the right type of energy elevates culture, communication and organizational success. 
  And the best part? You don't have to be in the "C-Suite" to be your organization's Chief Energy Officer!

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  Elusive Cures - Why Neuroscience...

  Nicole C. Rust

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  Brain research has been accelerating rapidly in recent decades, but the translation of our many discoveries into treatments and cures for brain disorders has not happened as many expected. We do not have cures for the vast majority of brain illnesses, and many medications we have to treat the brain are derived from drugs produced in the 1950s—before we knew much about the brain at all. Tackling brain disorders is one of the biggest challenges facing humanity today. What will it take to overcome it? Nicole Rust takes listeners along on her journey to answer this question. 
   
   
   
  Drawing on decades of experience, Rust reflects on how far we have come in our quest to unlock the secrets of the brain and what remains to be discovered. She shows us that treating a brain disorder is more like redirecting a hurricane than fixing a domino chain of cause and effect, arguing that only once we embrace the idea of the brain as a complex system do we have any hope of finding cures. Rust profiles the pioneering ideas about the brain that are driving research at the cutting edge to illuminate exactly how much we know about disorders—and what it will take to eradicate these scourges. 
   
   
   
  Elusive Cures sheds light on one of the most daunting challenges confronted by science while offering hope for revolutionary new treatments and cures for the brain.

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  ZEN Stories That Quietly Put You...

  Corey Barnes

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  Drift into restorative sleep while ancient Zen parables silence daily anxiety and nourish your deepest spiritual growth. When racing thoughts hijack your bedtime routine, this unhurried collection of koans provides a tranquil bridge from daytime stress to profound physical rest. You are never asked to analyze or learn; simply surrender to a soothing audio environment designed to quiet the conscious mind.
   
  Told with the grounded pacing of a meditation bell, these mindful narratives effortlessly calm the nervous system. The deliberate, spacious silence between words loosens anxious mental loops, making it the perfect nighttime companion for overthinkers and weary seekers. As you listen, insomnia transforms from an elusive struggle into a deeply relaxing, silent spiritual retreat.
   
  Experience a spiral progression of mindfulness that gently reframes the night into a fertile landscape for everyday enlightenment. Without explicit doctrine, your nightly winding down becomes a subtle training in profound presence and deep trust. 
   
  What you will experience:
  • Nervous system regulation that bypasses active problem-solving to induce deep rest.
  • Traditional Zen koans and parables centered on mindfulness, compassion, and letting go.
  • A rhythmic, unhurried storytelling pace crafted specifically as a natural sleep aid.
  • Subtle philosophical explorations of emptiness that echo peacefully into your morning.
   
  Release the pressure to understand or decide, and let these grounding tales wash over you. Spiritual awakening does not require conscious effort when you allow ancient wisdom to settle naturally into the body. Embrace a softer, wider inner world and discover true peace in the twilight space between waking and dreaming.

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  Common Ground - Second Language...

  Florencia G. Henshaw, Maris D....

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  "Common Ground is accessible to teachers at all levels yet firmly rooted in current questions of second language acquisition (SLA). One of its primary strengths is the authors themselves, both of whom are accomplished language teachers who understand the challenges and opportunities in communication-focused language teaching. Their experience, expertise, insight, and enthusiasm for language teaching translate into a book that is refreshingly practical for teachers, especially teachers who are striving to break from traditional drills commonly presented in textbooks. I hope this book finds its way into the hands of every language teacher who is looking for concrete examples of how SLA principles meet the realities of the classroom." —Stacey Margarita Johnson, Vanderbilt University

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