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Discover captivating stories brought to life through Audio.You will have the opportunity to enrich your life with the magic of words and explore new horizons of learning.With engaging episodes and the flexibility to listen wherever and whenever you want, you can gain valuable knowledge and skills.You can listen and download our Audio Books Summaries for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelter

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Military Politics and Democracy in the Andes

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2025/09/15

Explores the complex roles and behaviors of the armed forces in Peru and Ecuador, particularly focusing on their engagement—or lack thereof—in missions beyond traditional external defense. The book examines how military actions are shaped by institutional interests, organizational traumas, and the evolving political landscape in post-transition democracies. Through a comparative analysis, it reveals patterns of mission performance, including reluctant engagement in policing and counterinsurgency,

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21:56

Migraine: A History

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2025/09/14

Examines the historical understanding and treatment of migraine across various periods, from classical and medieval times to the present day. It explores the evolution of medical theories—from humoral and vascular to neurological and genetic—and the diverse remedies employed, including ancient herbal concoctions, bloodletting, and modern pharmaceuticals like triptans. The sources also shed light on the social and cultural perceptions of migraine, highlighting how class, gender, and societal

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19:28

Midnight in Samarra: The True Story of WMD, Greed,...

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2025/09/14

Presents an autobiographical account within a larger publishing series called Hot Books, known for its condensed, provocative, and muckraking content that challenges mainstream narratives. The author recounts their experiences as a military intelligence agent in Iraq, detailing allegations of war crimes, including torture and prisoner abuse at facilities like Abu Ghraib, and the cover-up attempts by their command. The narrative also touches on the geopolitical motivations behind the war, such as oil

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16:32

Mexico's Evolving Democracy: A Comparative Study of...

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2025/09/13

Analyzes Mexico's 2012 presidential election, offering comparative insights into the evolving democratic landscape. The sources explore factors influencing voter behavior, such as public mood, candidate traits, and the impact of campaign strategies and media coverage. Additionally, they investigate the effects of drug-related violence and clientelism on electoral outcomes and voter turnout, revealing how these elements shaped the election and the return of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI)

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16:52

Native Memoirs from the War of 1812: Black Hawk and...

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2025/09/13

Focusing on the autobiographies of Black Hawk (Sauk) and William Apess (Pequot). It highlights their distinct experiences and perspectives during the conflict, with Black Hawk offering the view of a mature military leader engaged in tribal politics on the upper Mississippi River, and Apess providing a personal account of a young indentured servant who enlisted in the American army. The source also discusses the historical context of the war, including the motivations and strategies of the British,

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20:26

Nat Turner and the Rising in Southampton County

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2025/09/12

Provides an in-depth historical account of Nat Turner's rebellion, offering a meticulously researched exploration of the event and its context. It highlights Turner's personal journey, including his early religious experiences and perceived divine inspirations, and details the planning and execution of the uprising, from the formation of an inner circle to the specific attacks on local households. The text also examines the aftermath of the rebellion, discussing the violent suppression and white

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31:05

National Security through a Cockeyed Lens: How...

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2025/09/12

Explores how cognitive biases impact national security decision-making, particularly focusing on U.S. foreign policy. The book examines several historical cases, including Afghanistan and the Soviet invasion, the Iran-Contra affair, radical terrorism's worldview, and the 2003 invasion of Iraq, to illustrate how biases like overconfidence, confirmation bias, focusing illusion, and short-term thinking influence leaders' perceptions and actions. It also discusses the U.S. energy policy as a case study

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17:14

Narrative Matters: The Power of the Personal Essay in...

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2025/09/11

Explores diverse perspectives on the American healthcare system through individual experiences. The texts cover patient and caregiver narratives, including struggles with drug resistance, disparities in care for minority groups, and ethical dilemmas surrounding end-of-life decisions and medical errors. Authors also examine policy implications of personal stories, such as the influence of anecdotes on public opinion and legislative action, and the challenges within the healthcare infrastructure like

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28:58

Narrative Psychiatry: How Stories Can Shape Clinical...

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2025/09/11

Introduces narrative psychiatry, an emerging field that addresses the historical tension between biological and humanistic approaches to mental health. It argues that clinical practice, from initial evaluations to ongoing treatment, is saturated with stories, and these narratives are crucial for understanding a patient's experience. The text critiques the "thin" stories often found in traditional medical case studies, which prioritize diagnostic criteria over rich contextual details, and advocates

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15:12

My brilliant friend

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2025/09/10

Introduces characters and families within a Neapolitan neighborhood, including the intelligent but wild Lila and the studious narrator, Elena. It charts their complex friendship from childhood, touching on themes of social class, education, violence, and the girls' burgeoning identities. Key events include childhood games, family conflicts, educational aspirations, romantic entanglements, and Lila's engagement to Stefano Carracci, which marks a significant shift in her circumstances. The excerpts

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26:35

Narrative as Virtual Reality 2: Revisiting Immersion...

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2025/09/10

Explores the concepts of immersion and interactivity within both literary texts and electronic media. The author examines how readers and users engage with fictional worlds, considering the historical evolution of immersive techniques from Baroque art to modern virtual reality. Ryan contrasts the "text as world" metaphor, which prioritizes immersion, with the "text as game" metaphor, emphasizing interactivity and rule-based engagement. She further investigates various forms of interactivity in

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35:31

Blender For Dummies

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2025/09/09

A comprehensive guide to using Blender, a free program for creating 3D computer graphics and animation. The book covers fundamental concepts such as navigating the interface, manipulating objects, and working in various modes like Edit and Sculpt mode. It explains advanced techniques for modeling, applying materials and textures, setting up lighting and environments, and performing animation, including rigging and particle systems. Additionally, the text addresses video editing, compositing, and

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21:10

My Silver Planet: A Secret History of Poetry and...

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2025/09/09

Explores the intricate and often subversive relationship between poetry and kitsch, arguing for kitsch as a significant, though frequently dismissed, aspect of poetic history. The text examines how kitsch has been defined and understood, particularly in contrast to concepts like art and the avant-garde, and highlights its genealogical ties to various poetic movements and forms, including Romantic poetry, ballads, and even modernist epics like Ezra Pound's Cantos. It also investigates the role of

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18:21

My Big Toe, Book 1: Awakening

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2025/09/08

Introduces a Big Picture Theory Of Everything (Big TOE), proposing a scientific framework that extends beyond the physical universe to encompass both objective and subjective reality, including consciousness. The author emphasizes that true understanding, or "growing your own Big TOE," comes from personal experience and open-minded skepticism, rather than solely intellectual study or reliance on established beliefs. It argues that our physical reality (PMR) is a simulated, virtual learning lab

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22:15

My Possessive Bodyguard

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2025/09/08

Offer enthusiastic praise for the book's plot, characters (especially the dominant Nathan and the trusting Hannah), and its ability to evoke strong emotions in readers. The book's content itself reveals a romance novel centered on Hannah, a wealthy college student, and her possessive bodyguard, Nathan, as they navigate a perilous situation involving threats to her family and a blossoming, forbidden relationship. The text also includes a table of contents, a copyright notice, and an acknowledgements

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18:50

Music in the Shadows: Noir Musical Films

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2025/09/07

Explores the noir musical, a distinct film genre that blends the atmospheric, often pessimistic elements of film noir with the expressive nature of musicals. The text outlines the historical evolution of this genre, tracing its roots from early realistic musical dramas to its definitive emergence during World War II with films like "Blues in the Night." It examines how these musicals subverted traditional upbeat conventions by featuring tormented antiheroes, complex "femme fatales," and themes of

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23:48

Musical Maryland: A History of Song and Performance...

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2025/09/07

Examines the evolution of music in Maryland across several centuries. The authors David K. Hildebrand and Elizabeth M. Schaaf, with contributions by William Biehl, trace musical traditions from early colonial times through the age of radio, encompassing diverse genres and social contexts. The book explores sacred and secular music, detailing the instruments, venues, and notable figures that shaped Maryland's soundscape, from aristocratic drawing-room performances and tavern gatherings to work songs

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16:51

Music and the Mind

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2025/09/06

Explores the profound and often inexplicable impact of music on human beings, examining its origins, psychological effects, and cultural significance. It questions the common perception of art as a luxury, suggesting instead that music plays an essential role in human experience and social interaction, from communal rituals to individual emotional regulation. The author investigates how music affects the brain and body, noting its power to arouse emotions and influence physiological states, even in

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20:25

Murder on the Orient Express: A Hercule Poirot Mystery

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2025/09/06

A murder investigation aboard the Orient Express, led by the renowned detective Hercule Poirot. After a wealthy American, Mr. Ratchett (later identified as Cassetti, a notorious kidnapper and murderer), is found stabbed to death, the train is stranded in a snowdrift, making an external culprit impossible. Poirot, with the assistance of M. Bouc and Dr. Constantine, interviews various passengers and uncovers a complex web of lies and concealed identities, many of whom are connected to Cassetti's past

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24:32

Murder and the Making of English CSI

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2025/09/05

Explores the historical development of crime scene investigation (CSI) in England, with a particular focus on the evolution from traditional body-centered forensics to trace evidence analysis. The chapters detail key figures like Hans Gross, who laid foundational principles, and Edmond Locard, who emphasized microscopic traces like dust, alongside the resistance and eventual adoption of these methods in England. The book critically examines the role of forensic pathologists, notably Bernard

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