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Free Download Putin's Wars and NATO's Flaws: Why Russia Invaded Ukraine (Audiobook)
English | ASIN: B0CXKQ2J6D | 2024 | 6 hours and 7 minutes | MP3@64 kbps | 168 MB
Author: Paul Moorcraft
Narrator: Mike Cooper
This book explores why there is a major war again in Europe. Putin's actions need to be understood if not forgiven. With the Ukraine conflict seen as a proxy war of NATO versus Russia, how likely is the fighting to spread? The author, a highly respected journalist and political commentator, explains why Russia invaded a sovereign neighbor. To what extent did NATO's expansion to Russia's borders in the aftermath of the Cold War provoke Putin? Did the West's recent humiliating defeats in the Middle East and South Asia encourage Putin to exploit what he saw as its decadent strategic weakness and lack of resolve? What were the reasons for Russia's savage behavior in Ukraine? How might the Ukraine war end and what will the post-bellum world look like? The war in Ukraine has had worldwide impact with cost of living, food and energy crises, and raised the risk of nuclear Armageddon by accident or intent. It examines the complex military and political issues in layman's language while the story is told as a compelling historical narrative. Professor Moorcraft, who has worked in Ukraine and has witnessed Russian troops in action in Afghanistan, is superbly qualified to write this work.

Free Download Puerto Rico: A National History (Audiobook)
English | ASIN: B0CWS9MCVQ | 2024 | 10 hours and 27 minutes | MP3@64 kbps | 287 MB
Author: Jorell Meléndez-Badillo
Narrator: Tony Chiroldes
Puerto Rico is a Spanish-speaking territory of the United States with a history shaped by conquest and resistance. For centuries, Puerto Ricans have crafted and negotiated complex ideas about nationhood. Jorell Meléndez-Badillo provides a new history of Puerto Rico that gives voice to the archipelago's people while offering a lens through which to understand the political, economic, and social challenges confronting them today. In this masterful work of scholarship, Meléndez-Badillo sheds light on the vibrant cultures of the archipelago in the centuries before the arrival of Columbus, and captures the full sweep of Puerto Rico's turbulent history in the centuries that followed, from the first indigenous insurrection against colonial rule in 1511-led by the powerful chieftain Agüeybaná II-to the establishment of the Commonwealth in 1952. He deftly portrays the contemporary period and the intertwined though unequal histories of the archipelago and the continental United States. Puerto Rico is an engaging, sometimes personal, and consistently surprising history of colonialism, revolt, and the creation of a national identity, offering new perspectives not only on Puerto Rico and the Caribbean but on the United States and the Atlantic world more broadly.

Free Download Practicing Radical Honesty: How to Complete the Past, Live in the Present, and Build a Future with a Little Help from Your Friends (Audiobook)
English | March 27, 2018 | ASIN: B07BNX3VQ5 | M4B@64 kbps | 11h 6m | 302 MB
Author and Narrator: Dr. Brad Blanton
Blunt, shocking, and sometimes profane, this exciting audiobook blasts self-help and feel-good remedies to expose the lies with which we imprison ourselves. It talks straight, hard, and true to the heart of the human condition, pulling no punches. It gives us simple yet revolutionary tools to break out of our minds and into a direct and immediate perception of exactly where we are - then shows us how we can together create a world that works for everyone.
The audiobook is divided into five sections:

Free Download Popular Works, Volume 2: The Characteristics of the Present Age, The Doctrine of Religion and Other Works (Audiobook)
English | ASIN: B0CY3TKHVD | 2024 | 17 hours and 13 minutes | MP3@64 kbps | 473 MB
Author: Johann Gottlieb Fichte
Narrator: Jonathan Booth
The second volume in the Popular Works of Johann Gottlieb Fichte. Popular Works of Johann Gottlieb Fichte V2 is a collection of writings by the famous German philosopher Johann Gottlieb Fichte. The book includes a variety of Fichte's most popular works, including his lectures on the nature of consciousness, his ideas on the relationship between the individual and the state, and his theories on the nature of morality and ethics.In this volume, listeners will find a wealth of philosophical insights and ideas that continue to have relevance today. Fichte was a major figure in the German Idealist movement, and his works are known for their rigorous logic and deep insights into the human condition.Whether you are a student of philosophy or simply interested in exploring the ideas of one of the greatest thinkers of the 19th century, Popular Works of Johann Gottlieb Fichte V2 is an essential listen. With its clear and accessible language, this book is sure to inspire and challenge listeners of all backgrounds and levels of expertise.

Free Download Popular Works, Volume 1: The Vocation of the Scholar, The Nature of the Scholar and The Vocation of Man (Audiobook)
English | ASIN: B0CWLQKXJH | 2024 | 11 hours and 31 minutes | M4B@64 kbps | 328 MB
Author: Johann Gottlieb Fichte
Narrator: Jonathan Booth
Johann Gottlieb Fichte (1762-1814) was the forerunner of the post-Kantian idealists and remains one of the most important figures in German philosophy. Throughout his career, Fichte published, in addition to his systematic or "scientific" treatises, the best known of which is the "Foundation of the Entire Wissenchaftslehre (1794-5), a series of works directed at the general public. The purpose of these "popular" writings was to indicate, in a non-technical manner, some of the characteristic features of the new transcendental philosophy and to explicate some of its more significant implications. William Smith translated most of these "popular writings" in the 19th century and published them individually and in the various editions of "The Popular Works of Johann Gottlieb Fichte". Each edition included corrections and improvements in the translation.

Free Download Matt Fitzgerald, Ryan Whited, Gregory Abbey (Narrator), "Pain & Performance: The Revolutionary New Way to Use Training as Treatment for Pain and Injury"
English | ASIN: B0CQRTR5WK | 2024 | MP3@64 kbps | ~07:00 | 192 MB
What if everything you know about athletic pain is wrong? For starters, pain is not synonymous with being "injured." Nor is it evidence that your biomechanics are "flawed" or your body is "imbalanced." And most important, pain doesn't always mean you have to see a doctor.
In Pain and Performance, Ryan Whited and Matt Fitzgerald present a radically new way to understand and manage sports-related pain that exposes the shocking lack of evidence for modern medicine's approach to injury management. Based on recent advances in pain science, Whited's revolutionary "Training as Treatment" method puts athletes in control of their pain experience with a unique strength-based system that is proven to result in less downtime, fewer visits to clinicians, less anxiety about pain and injury, less time and money wasted on treatments that don't work. The end result is better performance and a more fulfilling athletic journey.
An elite boulderer and son of an often-injured professional horse jockey, Whited knows pain intimately, having spent decades guiding athletes from breakdowns to breakthroughs at Paragon Athletics. His gym in Flagstaff is a magnet for pain-affected runners, climbers, and other athletes and enthusiasts who've grown frustrated with the medical system. Pain and Performance makes Whited's unparalleled knowledge and expertise available to all, offering inspiration and empowerment for anyone seeking to stay out of the doctor's office and on track toward their goals and dreams.

Free Download Our Fight: A Memoir (Audiobook)
English | ASIN: B0CFBMDWC6 | 2024 | 8 hours and 22 minutes | M4B@64 kbps | 243 MB
Author: Ronda Rousey, Maria Burns Ortiz
Narrator: Ronda Rousey
From New York Times bestselling author and trailblazing athlete Ronda Rousey, an unfiltered chronicle of loss, resilience and finding meaning in life's journey. From the moment she burst onto the MMA scene, Ronda Rousey was unbeatable. She repeatedly strung together back-to-back flawless victories, racking up a collection of records and forever changing the face of sports as the UFC's first female champion. A superstar in her sport, she transcended athletics, appearing in blockbuster films and becoming a role model for women everywhere. Then, on November 15, 2015, it all came crashing down. In OUR FIGHT, Rousey explores the greatest challenge of her life and, ultimately, how she rebuilt her life into something better in the aftermath. She recounts how she replaced her pursuit of perfection with the pursuit of happiness and found an opportunity in disguise amongst the wreckage. Following Rousey's relatable journey, OUR FIGHT is a courageous narrative of career changes, marriage, motherhood, and facing your fears.

Free Download Order Out of Chaos: A Kidnap Negotiator's Guide to Influence and Persuasion (Audiobook)
English | ASIN: B0CXR8H5X9 | 2024 | 9 hours and 9 minutes | M4B@64 kbps | 268 MB
Author: Scott Walker
Narrator: Scott Walker, Kyle Tait
As one of the world's most experienced kidnap-for-ransom negotiators, Scott Walker has successfully resolved life-or-death crises, facing down gang leaders, pirates, cyberhackers, and extortionists. When he turned to help businesses with negotiation, he realized that the tools and skills he'd need were not so different from the ones he'd mastered in the high-stakes situations he successfully negotiated. Now, he's bringing those lessons to you. In this book, you will learn Walker's essential negotiation principles and strategies, as well as his tools and techniques, all of which are supported by real-life case studies.

Free Download Lee McIntyre, Brian P. Craig (Narrator), "On Disinformation: How to Fight for Truth and Protect Democracy"
English | ASIN: B0CXR65JQW | 2024 | MP3@64 kbps | ~02:16:00 | 63 MB
The effort to destroy facts and make America ungovernable didn't come out of nowhere. It is the culmination of seventy years of strategic denialism. In On Disinformation, Lee McIntyre shows how the war on facts began, and how ordinary citizens can fight back against the scourge of disinformation that is now threatening the very fabric of our society. Drawing on his twenty years of experience as a scholar of science denial, McIntyre explains how autocrats wield disinformation to manipulate a populace and deny obvious realities, why the best way to combat disinformation is to disrupt its spread, and most importantly, how we can win the war on truth.
McIntyre goes through the history of strategic denialism to show how we arrived at this precarious political moment and identifies the creators, amplifiers, and believers of disinformation. On Disinformation lays out ten everyday practical steps that we can take as ordinary citizens-from resisting polarization to pressuring our Congress people to regulate social media-as well as the important steps our government (if we elect the right leaders) must take.
On Disinformation empowers us to save our republic from autocracy before it is too late.

Free Download Odin's Omens: Reading Nature Through Viking Eyes (Audiobook)
English | ISBN: 9781456648084 | 2024 | 2 hours and 29 minutes | M4B@192 kbps | 204 MB
Author: Dr John Sorensen
Narrator: Katie Martin
"Odin's Omens: Reading Nature Through Viking Eyes" invites you on a captivating journey through the mystical world of the Vikings. Discover how they interpreted nature's signs and harnessed its wisdom for guidance and insight. This rich exploration intertwines history, religion, and mythology to unveil the deep connection between the Norse people and their environment. Learn practical tips for integrating Viking traditions into modern life, from interpreting animal behavior to creating sacred spaces. As ancient practices meet modern spirituality, embark on a journey to rediscover nature's lost wisdom. Join us in listening to the whispers of the gods in the rustling leaves and flowing rivers. Are you ready to see the world anew through Viking eyes?