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Towards the 17th century, the Puritan-raised George Fox became increasingly discouraged by the worsening moral conditions of society. George was unable to fill the spiritual void inside of him, until one day, he discovered his inner "Light". Next came the godly visions. George began to preach about the "true" Word of God, and soon, amassed a following - the Religious Society of Friends, later known as the "Quakers".

Are you looking for a way to reconnect with nature in this stressful world? Do the news of the decline in bees' populations terrify you? If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, then beekeeping is just the perfect match for you. The shelves of grocery stores are filled with overly processed, sweet liquid that can't really be called "honey". With your own little apiary, you can have direct access to top-quality honey and bee products, all of which have astonishing health benefits.

A Russian predator who bound victims with homemade garrotes while police struggled to connect the dots across jurisdictions. A midnight attack on teenage campers in a Finnish forest—three dead, one survivor, zero arrests. An Ohio butcher so surgically precise that even legendary lawman Eliot Ness couldn't stop them. A 450-mile Canadian highway where dozens vanished while authorities looked the other way. A Nigerian forest where urban legend became horrifying reality.

Have you ever wished you could reprogram your brain, just as a hacker would a computer, and learn things quicker and more effectively? These two audiobooks will help you toward that goal.

The world is filled with mysteries, and even in the modern age, much of the planet remains unexplored. The depths of the oceans and the intricate and extensive cave systems that honeycomb some parts of the Earth are still largely unknown. Thus, it should come as no surprise that when it comes to this terra incognita, people have projected all sorts of ideas. Tales of sunken cities or lost civilizations are just some of the fanciful theories, and those could even be considered tame in comparison to the idea that Earth is flat and/or hollow.

Do you want to make a better impression with colleagues? Are you struggling with your confidence in social environments? Want to have more influence over those around you? We come across so many different people in our lifetimes it can be hard to know how to navigate each connection. It can be made even more difficult if we can’t let go of past negative experiences. This book is will show you how to utilize the power of hypnosis to create a better internal dialogue and give you more social prowess as well.

The fear of abandonment typically results in a person unintentionally engaging in behaviors that push other people away, thus leading to their worst fear... that of being abandoned. Then being abandoned causes the person to fear abandonment even more in the future. Therein lies the problem of this type of fear being a self-perpetuating downward spiral that can only get worse and worse - unless you decide to do something about it.

Marcus Garvey, a Jamaican-born Black nationalist and originator of the “Back to Africa” movement during the 1900s, was a passionate and formidable orator and founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association. Garvey went on to become an inspiration for many future civil rights activists. Marcus Garvey: A Biography, by Stephen Johnson provides an in-depth look into the incredible life of this truly remarkable man, his vision for pan-Africanism, and his unrelenting fight for the right of self-determination and self-reliance for the African people.

This audiobook is very easy to listen to, easy to understand, and highly enjoyable if you are interested in learning about psychopaths and sociopaths. When you get into listening to this book, you will be able to see how far we have gone with the research in order to help you achieve your aims with psychopaths and sociopaths.

The Sumerians are widely regarded as the first people to develop civilization in the sense that modern humans understand the term. They were pioneers in a variety of fields, including language, government, architecture, and more. Before the Babylonians took control in 2004 BC, they ruled the region for close to 2,000 years, during which time they were successful in maintaining their dominance.

Texas Hold'em has become the most popular variation of poker played around the world in people's homes at friendly gathering poker nights, in casinos, online, and on TV. Whether you are aspiring for a seat in a friendly, or competitive, poker game, or you just want to know what all the fuss is about, this book is designed to teach you everything you need to know to get started and to start winning.

Unique to this title is: A historical introduction and a study of the themes present in A Tale of Two Cities, A Christmas Carol and The Chimes. Charles Dickens was an English writer and social critic. He was born in 1812 in Portsmouth. When his father was sent to jail because of unsettled debt, Dickens had to leave school and get a job in a factory. Dickens is believed to be the best novelist of the Victorian era and he became very popular during his lifetime. His novels are still widely read and translated.

If you are looking for a way to control your anxiety once and for all, then this is the audiobook that you have been waiting for. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that seeks to analyze why you feel certain ways and how you see certain situations. Because anxiety is a reaction to these things, and because it results in distorted thinking and perceptions of reality, CBT shows patients a healthy, more realistic way to think. You will learn all about CBT and the many ways it can be put into practice to allow you to start taking control of your anxiety.

Who were the Cathars, and why was the Catholic Church so committed to getting rid of them? The Cathars: The History and Legacy of the Gnostic Christian Sect During the Middle Ages examines the origins of the cult, their fascinating belief system, their gradual development over the years, and the events that contributed to their epic downfall.

Although all the titles of the Nag Hammadi library are not known, many people have heard about its most famous components: The Gospel of Thomas - at one time it was discussed whether it should be included in the New Testament - and The Gospel of Philip, which tried to revive the debate around the identity of Mary Magdalene: "Why do you love her more than all of us?" asks a disconcerted Peter to Jesus. Finally, the Nag Hammadi texts have led many scholars to reconsider the rigid canons imposed by the early Church, and the readers to find a more intimate religion that turned upside down many postulates of Christian orthodoxy.

Instead of playing slave to our distracted minds, we can wrest back that lost control through a series of simple tips and everyday exercises. After all, curiosity is an excellent trait - in moderation - and if we bend our minds to our will, we can amp up productivity, focus, etc., while achieving a calmer mental state.

At last, you can listen to an audio version of The EZ Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. The eBook and paperback have sold around the world since 2010. Relax in your car, bed, or easy chair with this updated version of the original Alcoholics Anonymous textbook published by A.A. founders in 1939 and never revised until now. Enjoy over five hours of friendly narration.

Providing a chilling glimpse into the twisted psychology of the infamous serial killer Carl Panzram, this disturbing true-crime book offers an unparalleled look at what makes a murderer. Expertly recounting Panzram’s gruesome killing spree and the cruel ideas that drove his grisly murders, this story sheds light on his tragic upbringing and adolescence, his frequent clashes with the law, and the daring escape attempts he made in countless prisons.

This audiobook is concerned with the art of realizing your desire. It gives you an account of the mechanism used in the production of the visible world. It is a small audiobook but not slight. There is a treasure in it, a clearly defined road to the realization of your dreams.

Little may have been known about Musashi at the time, but centuries later, he is the most infamous and renowned warrior in Japanese history. As a veteran of the Battle of Sekigahara (1600), Naiwa (1615), and the Shimabara Rebellion in Hizen (1637-1638), Musashi was a seasoned battlefield soldier, who went undefeated in over 60 duels, and authored an essential book on strategy Go Rin No Sho (The Book of Five Rings).