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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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18:34

Murder in Paradise

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2025/09/05

A lawyer reeling from the car-bomb death of his fiancée, who becomes a lifeguard and attempts to uncover the truth behind the attack, navigating police suspicion and dangerous clients. "The Doctor's Plot" follows Abi Brenner, a new medical examiner in Napa, as she and her husband Jeremy become entangled in a conspiracy involving a suspicious death, a hospital merger, and a local winery. "The Shut-In" features Tricia Celano, an agoraphobic woman with a sun allergy, who uses a drone to explore her

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20:45

Movable Markets: Food Wholesaling in the...

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2025/09/04

Explores the evolution of wholesale food markets in urban centers, primarily in the United States, during the 20th century. It details the historical challenges faced by cities in efficiently distributing perishable goods, including congestion, high costs, and unsanitary conditions, often exacerbated by the roles of "middlemen" in the trade. The text highlights the impact of market reforms and government intervention, particularly by the USDA's Bureau of Agricultural Economics, in advocating for and

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22:19

Mouse or Rat : Translation As Negotiation

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2025/09/04

Explores the multifaceted nature of translation, emphasizing that it is far more than a simple word-for-word conversion. Eco asserts that effective translation involves a negotiation between languages and cultures, often requiring the translator to make choices that prioritize the original text's intended effect over strict literal equivalence. He examines various challenges, such as rendering idioms, preserving intertextual allusions, and adapting literary works across different semiotic systems

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20:09

Motorized Obsessions: Life, Liberty, and the...

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2025/09/03

Examines the widespread impact of various small-bore engine recreational machines, including snowmobiles, ATVs, and personal watercraft. The author explores the historical development and economic significance of these industries, noting the substantial revenue and employment they generate. However, a primary focus is on the environmental degradation caused by these machines, detailing their effects on ecosystems, wildlife, and natural landscapes, particularly in national parks and wilderness areas

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23:14

Moses of South Carolina: A Jewish Scalawag during...

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2025/09/03

A significant Jewish figure during South Carolina's Radical Reconstruction era, covering his rise to power as governor and subsequent downfall. It explores the complex social and political dynamics of the period, including racial tensions, anti-Semitism, and political corruption. The source also examines the alliances between Jews and Black communities and the struggle for land and education for freedmen following the Civil War. Furthermore, it details the methods used by white Democrats to

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17:09

Morgan, Richard - Takeshi Kovacs 03 - Woken Furies

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2025/09/02

The provided text centers on Takeshi Kovacs, an Envoy, as he navigates a complex and dangerous world, initially seeking his "fucking body back" from an individual named Plex, who has seemingly double-crossed him regarding his original sleeve. Kovacs finds himself entangled with a group of revolutionaries, including Sylvie Oshima, who may or may not be the legendary Quellcrist Falconer. Throughout the narrative, Kovacs encounters various factions: the ruthless First Families, the yakuza, and other

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25:39

Mortal Secrets: Truth and Lies in the Age of AIDS

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2025/09/02

Explores the complex moral and psychological dilemmas surrounding truth, lies, secrecy, and trust for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. The authors conducted ethnographic research, interviewing a diverse group of participants including gay men, heterosexual men and women, and injecting-drug users, to understand their decision-making processes regarding disclosure to sexual partners, family, friends, and colleagues. The text also examines the historical and policy contexts of the AIDS epidemic,

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16:30

Morgan, Richard - Takeshi Kovacs 02 - Broken Angels

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2025/09/01

A seasoned Envoy, as he navigates a complex and dangerous mission on Sanction IV amidst a raging war. Recovering from significant injuries and still dosed with endorphins, Kovacs finds himself entangled with a crew including Schneider, a pilot with a desire for immortality; Tanya Wardani, a resourceful archaeologue who endured a prison camp; and various military personnel like Sutjiadi, Hand, Vongsavath, Deprez, and Cruickshank. Their primary objective revolves around exploring a mysterious Martian

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22:17

Morgan, Richard - Takeshi Kovacs 01 - Altered Carbon

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2025/09/01

Focusing on the initial experiences of Takeshi Kovacs upon his re-sleeving on Earth. The narrative follows Kovacs, an Envoy, as he is hired by Laurens Bancroft, a "Meth" (extremely wealthy and long-lived individual), to investigate Bancroft's own murder, despite the official ruling of suicide. The excerpts showcase futuristic technologies like "sleeves" (new bodies) and cortical stacks that store consciousness, allowing for resurrection and virtual interrogation. Kovacs navigates a complex world of

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28:11

Malignant: How Bad Policy and Bad Evidence Harm...

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2025/08/31

Argues that issues like misleading evidence, financial conflicts of interest, and the over-promotion of new drugs negatively impact cancer treatment and patient care. It critiques the reliance on surrogate endpoints over actual survival benefits in drug approvals, highlights the exorbitant cost of cancer drugs, and scrutinizes the design and interpretation of clinical trials. Prasad advocates for reforms in drug development, regulation, and research funding, emphasizing the need for impartiality and

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24:28

Mammal Teeth: Origin, Evolution, and Diversity

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2025/08/31

A comprehensive overview of mammal teeth, encompassing their origin, evolution, diversity, and function. It begins with acknowledgments to those who contributed to the book, emphasizing the extensive research involved. The text then details the anatomical structure and development of mammal teeth, including dentition types and replacement patterns. A significant portion focuses on the relationship between dental morphology and diet, exploring various feeding adaptations across different mammalian

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