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Flight for Life is the heart-stopping account of one of the most gripping rescue missions in African history, told by a doctor involved in saving the lives of Nigerian workers who became victims of a tragic American chemical company explosion. Dr. Stewart and his colleague moved mountains and cut red tape to fly patients to one of the premiere burn centers in the United States.

Welcome to The Astrology of Family Karma and Relationships Podcast, hosted by me, Alexander Mallon, along with my co host Sheila G.As a Certified Astrologer and Intuitive who has practiced for over 47 years, I offer Consulting and Counseling Services to a broad clientele, from business leaders to entrepreneurs to teachers and more. This podcast is about exploring how and why we are ‘astro-genetically’ bonded to our parents, and how our own birth chart is a map of this powerful 'soul-birthing' moment for our entire family. Astrological birth charts are a mirror of the Soul, highlighting ...

For top blogger, Ty Alexander, the grieving process is one that she lives with day-to-day. Learning from the pain of losing her mother, Alexander connects with her listeners on a deeply emotional level in this debut audiobook. From grief counseling to sharing insightful true stories, Alexander offers comfort, reassurance, and hope in the face of sorrow. The pain of loss is universal; yet, we all grieve differently.

Ben Mattlin lives a normal, independent life. Why is that interesting? Because Mattlin was born with spinal muscular atrophy, a congenital weakness from which he was expected to die in childhood. Not only did Mattlin live through childhood, he became one of the first students in a wheelchair to attend Harvard, from which he graduated and became a professional writer. His advantage?

Alexander (better known as “Sasha”) and Ann Shulgin’s PiHKAL: A Chemical Love Story has become a foundational work in the genre and was the first book to fully impart the how-to chemistry, and convey the effects, of many of the entheogenic drugs that are currently being studied and used to heal trauma and deal with death.

In 1799, armed with special travel permissions from the Spanish government, Alexander von Humboldt and botanist Aimé Bonpland embarked on an awe-inspiring expedition across the Americas that would stretch into 1804. In his captivating “Personal Narrative…”, von Humboldt masterfully intertwines vivid descriptions of landscapes and cultures with insightful scientific observations spanning botany, geology, weather, and astronomy. This first volume chronicles their preparations, departure from Spain, and travels through the Canary Islands, Tobago, Cumana, and Caracas. A member of the ...

Employers are increasingly recruiting their workers into politics to change elections and public policy - sometimes in coercive ways. Using a diverse array of evidence, including national surveys of workers and employers, as well as in-depth interviews with top corporate managers, Alexander Hertel-Fernandez's Politics at Work explains why mobilization of workers has become an appealing corporate political strategy in recent decades.

In Alexanders Bridge, Bartley Alexander, a distinguished construction engineer and master bridge builder, finds himself grappling with what we now recognize as a mid-life crisis. Despite his marriage to Winifred, Bartleys life takes a complicated turn when he rekindles a romance with his former lover, Hilda Burgoyne, in London. This rekindled affair begins to erode Bartleys sense of propriety and honor, leading him to confront the turbulent emotions and choices that define his life.

Transcribed from the original lectures recorded at San Francisco State University in 1987, The Nature of Drugs series highlights Shulgin’s engaging lecture style peppered with illuminating anecdotes and amusing asides. Ostensibly taught as an introductory course on drugs and biochemistry, these books serve as both a historical record of Shulgin’s teaching style and the culmination of his philosophy on drugs, psychopharmacology, states of consciousness, and societal and individual freedoms pertaining to their use, both medicinal and exploratory.

Most people don’t struggle with sex.They struggle with telling the truth about what they want.The Bedroom Breakdown is a short-form podcast about desire, intimacy, attraction, and the quiet power dynamics happening underneath modern relationships.Hosted by Alexander Black, this show looks at sex through psychology, pattern recognition, and the conversations most people avoid having out loud.This isn’t a how-to guide.It’s not therapy.And it’s definitely not sanitized.Each episode is 3–5 minutes.One idea at a time.We explore: • Why attraction doesn’t behave the way advice columns ...

Mother Earth was a groundbreaking American anarchist journal that proudly proclaimed itself A Monthly Magazine Devoted to Social Science and Literature. Founded in early 1906 and initially edited by the formidable Emma Goldman, this publication featured thought-provoking articles from contemporary activists and writers across Europe and the United States, alongside compelling essays from historical figures. This is the first volume in the series, offering a rich exploration of ideas and movements that shaped a pivotal era.

Pope’s Essay on Man stands out as a brilliant exploration of humanity’s role within the grand Chain of Being. This philosophical poem is divided into four Epistles, each offering a unique lens through which to view mankind—first in relation to the cosmos, then as an individual, followed by his place within society, and finally contemplating the pursuit of happiness. With its stately rhyming couplets, Popes intricate language can sometimes veer into obscurity, but overall, the work triumphs as a masterful piece of philosophical poetry. It eloquently conveys universal truths through ...

Eugene Oneguine is a cornerstone of Russian literature, and its titular character has become an archetype for the so-called superfluous men in Russian literary tradition. Published in serial form from 1825 to 1832, the first complete edition appeared in 1833, with the most recognized version stemming from the 1837 publication. This remarkable work comprises 389 stanzas of iambic tetrameter, featuring a distinctive rhyme scheme known as AbAbCCddEffEgg, where uppercase letters indicate feminine rhymes and lowercase denote masculine rhymes. This unique structure has earned the name Onegin stanza ...

Dive into a captivating series of brief readings designed for Jewish youth and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of Jewish beliefs. While this collection shouldn’t be mistaken for a catechism, the author and editor provide insightful perspectives that illuminate the richness of Jewish faith. - Summary by KevinS

Physician, activist, and author Charles Alexander Eastman was the first Native American certified in Western medicine and one of the first authors of any background to emphasize the Native American perspective. In The Soul of the Indian, he shares the customs, rituals, celebrations, and beliefs of Native American spirituality, and in so doing provides a powerful account of the “Great Mystery” at their core.

In the final volume of the captivating Personal Narrative, we follow the extraordinary journeys of Alexander von Humboldt and botanist Aimé Bonpland as they explore the rich landscapes of South and Central America and the Caribbean. Starting in Angostura, the capital of Spanish Guiana at the time, both men recover from a serious illness contracted during their travels along the Orinoco River. Once restored, they set off again, traversing Spanish Guiana and Venezuela before reaching the coastal settlement of Nueva Barcelona, from where their adventures lead them to Cuba and beyond. As in ...

In Bolshevik Myth (Diary 1920–1922), Alexander Berkman chronicles his journey through the tumultuous landscape of Bolshevik Russia following the 1917 Revolution. Deported from the USA alongside his partner, Emma Goldman, under the 1918 Anarchist Exclusion Act, Berkman offers an eye-opening account of his experiences from 1920 to 1922. Presented in diary format, the narrative captures his initial fervor for the revolution, which soon gives way to profound disillusionment as he witnesses the Bolsheviks oppressive measures against political dissent. This compelling work serves as a fascinating ...

Kaum schaust du Nachrichten, denkst du: Holy Shit. Jeden Tag ein neuer Irrsinn, Aufmerksamkeit um jeden Preis, Provokation statt Fakten, Empörung als Dauerzustand. Und trotzdem fehlen oft genau die Debatten, die uns wirklich weiterbringen. In der Sprechstunde nehmen wir politische Sager, Reden, Interviews und Statements auseinander – nicht nach Applaus oder Widerspruch, sondern nach dem, was dahinter passiert: Deutungsmuster, Akteur:innen, Interessen, Konfliktlinien, Legitimation, Narrative und Framings. Wir hören Originalzitate und zerlegen sie gemeinsam – von der Schlagzeile bis zum ...

The Daughter of the Commandant, also known as The Captains Daughter, is widely regarded as the masterpiece of Russian author Alexander Pushkin. This historical novel offers a vivid and romanticized portrayal of Pugachevs Rebellion of 1773-1774. Follow the journey of 17-year-old Pyotr Andreyich, who is dispatched by his father to serve in a remote Russian outpost. There, he discovers the profound values of honor and love, all while navigating the chaos of a violent uprising against the imperial government. (Summary by Wikipedia (alt.) and Kevin Davidson)

Dive into the fascinating world of Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Alexander von Humboldt, a Prussian geographer, naturalist, and explorer often hailed as the last of the great polymaths. After his passing in 1859, the scientific community began to fragment into specialized fields, but Humboldt’s extraordinary vision encompassed the entirety of nature as a cohesive whole. Often regarded as the father of modern ecology and earth studies, his monumental work, Cosmos, took two decades to complete and aimed to articulate the wonders of the physical world. This LibriVox recording features the ...