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The Thrill of Repulsion

Excursions into Horror Culture

by William Burns ...

A collection of lists, reviews, and interviews about the horror genre in film and beyondIncludes categorical lists and in-depth articles covering horror movies, literature, television, graphic novels, and musicHorror is a dominant form of cultural expression in the 20th/21st centuries ... Read more

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A collection of lists, reviews, and interviews about the horror genre in film and beyondIncludes categorical lists and in-depth articles covering horror movies, literature, television, graphic novels, and musicHorror is a dominant form of cultural expression in the 20th/21st centuries
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A Better Planet

Forty Big Ideas for a Sustainable Future

by Daniel C. Esty ...

Narrated by Traber Burns, Erica Sullivan, William Hughes, Alex Boyles, Kevin Kenerly, Kate Mulligan, Caroline Shaffer, various narrators0 ...

Unabridged

14 hours 40 min

A practical, bipartisan call to action from the world’s leading thinkers on the environment and sustainabilitySustainability has emerged as a global priority over the past several years. The 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change and the adoption of the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals through the United Nations have highlighted the need to address critical challenges, like the buildup of ... Read more

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A practical, bipartisan call to action from the world’s leading thinkers on the environment and sustainabilitySustainability has emerged as a global priority over the past several years. The 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change and the adoption of the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals through the United Nations have highlighted the need to address critical challenges, like the buildup of
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The Back Channel

A Memoir of American Diplomacy and the Case for Its Renewal

by William J. Burns ...

“A masterful diplomatic memoir” (The Washington Post) from CIA director and career ambassador William J. Burns, from his service under five presidents to his personal encounters with Vladimir Putin and other world leaders—an impassioned argument for the enduring value of diplomacy in an increasingly volatile world.Over the course of more than three decades as an American diplomat, William J. Burns ... Read more

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“A masterful diplomatic memoir” (The Washington Post) from CIA director and career ambassador William J. Burns, from his service under five presidents to his personal encounters with Vladimir Putin and other world leaders—an impassioned argument for the enduring value of diplomacy in an increasingly volatile world.Over the course of more than three decades as an American diplomat, William J. Burns
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The Back Channel

A Memoir of American Diplomacy and the Case for Its Renewal

by William J. Burns ...

Narrated by William J. Burns, Mark Bramhall ...

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17 hours 5 min

“A masterful diplomatic memoir” (The Washington Post) from CIA director and career ambassador William J. Burns, from his service under five presidents to his personal encounters with Vladimir Putin and other world leaders—an impassioned argument for the enduring value of diplomacy in an increasingly volatile world.Over the course of more than three decades as an American diplomat, William J. Burns ... Read more

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“A masterful diplomatic memoir” (The Washington Post) from CIA director and career ambassador William J. Burns, from his service under five presidents to his personal encounters with Vladimir Putin and other world leaders—an impassioned argument for the enduring value of diplomacy in an increasingly volatile world.Over the course of more than three decades as an American diplomat, William J. Burns
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Before Chappaquiddick

The Untold Story of Mary Jo Kopechne and the Kennedy Brothers

by William C. Kashatus ...

Narrated by William C. Kashatus, Traber Burns ...

Unabridged

6 hours 2 min

On July 18, 1969, a car driven by Senator Edward M. Kennedy plunged off a bridge on Chappaquiddick Island, off the coast of Cape Cod. Mary Jo Kopechne, a twenty-eight-year-old former staffer for Kennedy’s brother Robert, died in the crash. The scandal that followed demeaned Kopechne’s reputation and scapegoated her for Ted Kennedy’s inability to run for the presidency instead of acknowledging her ... Read more

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On July 18, 1969, a car driven by Senator Edward M. Kennedy plunged off a bridge on Chappaquiddick Island, off the coast of Cape Cod. Mary Jo Kopechne, a twenty-eight-year-old former staffer for Kennedy’s brother Robert, died in the crash. The scandal that followed demeaned Kopechne’s reputation and scapegoated her for Ted Kennedy’s inability to run for the presidency instead of acknowledging her
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The Baron's Bride

Alien Mate Index, Book Six

by Evangeline Anderson ...

Narrated by William Martin, Hazel Burns ...

Series Audiobook 6 - Alien Mate Index
Unabridged

10 hours 31 min

I never wanted to sell my blood for money. But that’s what I end up doing after an alien merchant abducts me and dumps me on O’nagga Nine. When I run into Baron Vik’tor and he takes a liking to me, it seems like my luck has turned. But the Baron is a powerful man and there are people in his life that want me dead. Will I survive being The Baron’s Bride?Natalie Hale hates her life. You would too if ... Read more

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I never wanted to sell my blood for money. But that’s what I end up doing after an alien merchant abducts me and dumps me on O’nagga Nine. When I run into Baron Vik’tor and he takes a liking to me, it seems like my luck has turned. But the Baron is a powerful man and there are people in his life that want me dead. Will I survive being The Baron’s Bride?Natalie Hale hates her life. You would too if
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Classic Ballads: 4 Timeless Books of Traditional Songs

Old Ballads, Ballad Book, Ballads of Scottish Tradition and Romance, English Songs and Ballads, etc.

by William Shakespeare, Percy Bysshe Shelley, William Wordsworth, John Fletcher, Walter Scott, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, William Cowper, Robert Burns, William Makepeace Thackeray, Thomas Moore, Robert Browning, Oliver Goldsmith, James Hogg, William Blake, John Keats, Lord Byron, Lord Tennyson ...

Classic Ballads: 4 Timeless Books of Traditional Songs is a remarkable confluence of poetic ingenuity, capturing the essence of traditional ballads as they traverse themes of love, loss, and folklore. This anthology brings together a diverse range of styles from romantic lyricism to the vivid storytelling characteristic of the ballad form. The timeless nature of the ballads is reflected in their ... Read more

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Classic Ballads: 4 Timeless Books of Traditional Songs is a remarkable confluence of poetic ingenuity, capturing the essence of traditional ballads as they traverse themes of love, loss, and folklore. This anthology brings together a diverse range of styles from romantic lyricism to the vivid storytelling characteristic of the ballad form. The timeless nature of the ballads is reflected in their
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They Believed That?

A Cultural Encyclopedia of Superstitions and the Supernatural around the World

by William E. Burns ...

This encyclopedia is the perfect guide to the weird, magical, superstitious, and supernatural beliefs of people from all over the world.This book is devoted to those human beliefs that fall in the "gray zone" between science, religion, and everyday life – call them superstitious, supernatural, magical, or just wrong. In an often incomprehensible world where lightning or plague could end life ... Read more

$32.99 USD

This encyclopedia is the perfect guide to the weird, magical, superstitious, and supernatural beliefs of people from all over the world.This book is devoted to those human beliefs that fall in the "gray zone" between science, religion, and everyday life – call them superstitious, supernatural, magical, or just wrong. In an often incomprehensible world where lightning or plague could end life
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Astrology through History

Interpreting the Stars from Ancient Mesopotamia to the Present

Edited by William E. Burns ...

Alphabetically arranged entries cover the history of astrology from ancient Mesopotamia to the 21st century. In addition to surveying the Western tradition, the book explores Islamic, Indian, East Asian, and Mesoamerican astrology.The field of astrology is growing rapidly, as historians recognize its centrality to the intellectual life of the past and sociologists and anthropologists treat its ... Read more

$89.99 USD

Alphabetically arranged entries cover the history of astrology from ancient Mesopotamia to the 21st century. In addition to surveying the Western tradition, the book explores Islamic, Indian, East Asian, and Mesoamerican astrology.The field of astrology is growing rapidly, as historians recognize its centrality to the intellectual life of the past and sociologists and anthropologists treat its
... Read more
Aerial Guardians

Drones in the Fight Against Weapons of Mass Destruction

by William Burns ...

In Aerial Guardians, William Burns provides a compelling and detailed examination of how drones have become an indispensable tool in modern warfare and counterterrorism efforts. Focusing on their pivotal role in detecting and combating weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), Burns takes readers on a journey through the technological advancements and strategic applications of these aerial marvels.From ... Read more

$3.99 USD

In Aerial Guardians, William Burns provides a compelling and detailed examination of how drones have become an indispensable tool in modern warfare and counterterrorism efforts. Focusing on their pivotal role in detecting and combating weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), Burns takes readers on a journey through the technological advancements and strategic applications of these aerial marvels.From
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The Enlightenment

History, Documents, and Key Questions

by William E. Burns ...

Series series Crossroads in World History
Based on the most recent scholarship, this book provides students and interested lay readers with a basic introduction to key facts and current controversies concerning the Enlightenment.One of the most significant developments in world history, the Enlightenment transformed Europe by promoting reason over faith and advancing skepticism, the scientific method, and intellectual inquiry. It reshaped ... Read more

$64.99 USD

Based on the most recent scholarship, this book provides students and interested lay readers with a basic introduction to key facts and current controversies concerning the Enlightenment.One of the most significant developments in world history, the Enlightenment transformed Europe by promoting reason over faith and advancing skepticism, the scientific method, and intellectual inquiry. It reshaped
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The Goddess of Atvatabar

Enriched edition. Being the history of the discovery of the interior world and conquest of Atvatabar

by William Richard Bradshaw, Adrian Burns ...

In 'The Goddess of Atvatabar,' William Richard Bradshaw intricately weaves a fantasy narrative that delves into the mysticism of an otherworldly realm. Set against the backdrop of ancient civilizations and lush landscapes, the novel employs a lyrical prose style that reflects both the unparalleled beauty and tragic complexities of its world. Bradshaw's rich description and imaginative storytelling ... Read more

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In 'The Goddess of Atvatabar,' William Richard Bradshaw intricately weaves a fantasy narrative that delves into the mysticism of an otherworldly realm. Set against the backdrop of ancient civilizations and lush landscapes, the novel employs a lyrical prose style that reflects both the unparalleled beauty and tragic complexities of its world. Bradshaw's rich description and imaginative storytelling
... Read more

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