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William Pepper was James Earl Ray's lawyer in the trial for the murder of Martin Luther King, Jr., and even after Ray's conviction and death, Pepper continues to adamantly argue Ray's innocence. This myth-shattering expose is a revised, updated, and heavily expanded volume of Pepper's original best-selling and critically-acclaimed book of the same name, with 26 years of additional research included. The result reveals dramatic new details of the night of the murder, the trial, and why Ray was chosen to take the fall for an evil conspiracy.

Set against the backdrop of the roaring 20s, this captivating novel follows the journey of Nick Carraway, a young veteran turned bond salesman who finds himself entangled in the opulent world of Long Islands elite. Who is the mysterious neighbor with the extravagant mansion and the most lavish parties? What secrets does Gatsby hold, and what games is he playing? Told through a first-person narrative, this story draws inspiration from the real-life experiences of F. Scott Fitzgerald. [summary by Scotty]

Amory Blaine, born into privilege and raised in the lap of luxury, finds himself navigating a world of literature and lavish parties, rather than pursuing a traditional career. Surrounded by like-minded peers, their intellectual musings take on monumental significance in their sheltered lives. Amory envisions himself as a character in a Rupert Brooke poem, embodying the romanticism of youth. However, the arrival of World War I shatters this idyllic existence, forcing him and his friends to confront stark realities and uncertainties. As the war disrupts the very fabric of his life, the ...

Dive into the captivating world of *The Great Gatsby*, where a vibrant cast of characters navigates the opulence and moral decay of the fictional town of West Egg on Long Island during the summer of 1922. At the heart of the tale is the enigmatic millionaire Jay Gatsby, whose relentless pursuit of the beautiful Daisy Buchanan encapsulates the essence of longing and desire. F. Scott Fitzgeralds magnum opus delves into profound themes such as decadence, idealism, social change, and the excesses of the Jazz Age, presenting a poignant cautionary tale about the American Dream. Initially published ...

Set against the backdrop of the roaring 1920s, this captivating novel explores the glitz and glamour of the Jazz Age, weaving a tale of ambition, excess, and the elusive nature of dreams. Follow the journey of a hopeful romantic as he strives to rekindle a lost love amidst wild parties, flappers, and the intoxicating allure of bootlegged spirits. - Summary by Kara

Dive into Tales of the Jazz Age, a captivating collection of eleven short stories by the renowned F. Scott Fitzgerald, published in 1922. This anthology is thoughtfully divided into three distinct sections, each exploring different themes. Among the highlights is the iconic The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, a story that has captured the imagination of readers for generations. Many of these stories were originally featured in prestigious publications such as The Metropolitan, Saturday Evening Post, Smart Set, Colliers, Chicago Tribune, and Vanity Fair. Enjoy a journey through the vibrant and...

From New York Times best-selling author Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., comes a science-based call for the immediate removal of the dangerous mercury-containing preservative Thimerosal from vaccines. Over a decade ago, following a sharp rise in developmental disorders such as autism and ADHD, the mercury-containing preservative Thimerosal was widely believed to have been eliminated from vaccine supplies in the United States and abroad.

The science is overwhelming; the facts are in. The planet is heating up at an alarming rate and the results are everywhere to be seen. Yet, as time runs out, climate progress is blocked by the men who are profiting from the burning of the planet: energy moguls like the Koch brothers and Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson. Powerful politicians like Senators Mitch McConnell and Jim Inhofe, who receive massive contributions from the oil and coal industries. Most of these men are too intelligent to truly believe that climate change is not a growing crisis.

From the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Publishers Weekly bestselling author of The Real Anthony Fauci comes an explosive exposé of the cover-up behind the true origins of COVID-19.

Dive into the vibrant world of the 1920s with Flappers and Philosophers, a captivating exploration of the eras dynamic interplay between youthful rebellion and intellectual thought. Discover the lives of daring flappers and the philosophers who shaped their ideals, as we unravel the themes of freedom, self-expression, and the quest for meaning in a rapidly changing society.

Did you know that Alexander the Great was a sloppy drunk, William Shakespeare was a stoner, and George Washington drank a spoonful of opium every night to staunch the pain from his fake teeth? Or how about the fact that China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi, ingested liquid mercury in an (ironic) attempt to live forever, or that Alexander Shulgin, inventor of no fewer than 230 new psychedelic drugs, was an employee of the DEA?

The case against Lyndon B. Johnson and his role in Kennedy's assassination has never been sounder. LBJ aims to prove that Vice President Johnson played an active role in the assassination of President Kennedy and that he began planning his takeover of the U.S. presidency even before being named the vice presidential nominee in 1960. Nelson's careful and meticulous research has led him to uncover secrets from one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in our country's history.

In the Dream House is Carmen Maria Machado's engrossing and wildly innovative account of a relationship gone bad. Tracing the full arc of a harrowing experience with a charismatic but volatile woman, this is a bold dissection of the mechanisms and cultural representations of psychological abuse. Each chapter views the relationship through a different lens, as Machado holds events up to the light and examines them from distinct angles.

Instead of trying to predict "Black Swan" events such as coups or crises, forecasters should look at how political systems handle disorder. The best indicator of a country's future trajectory is not a lengthy past stability, but recent moderate volatility.

Nothing is harder to do these days than nothing. But in a world where our value is determined by our 24/7 data productivity...doing nothing may be our most important form of resistance. So argues artist and critic Jenny Odell in this field guide to doing nothing (at least as capitalism defines it). Odell sees our attention as the most precious - and overdrawn - resource we have.

Nearly everyone swears - whether it's over a few too many drinks, in reaction to a stubbed toe, or in flagrante delicto. And yet we sit idly by as words are banned from television and censored in books. We insist that people excise profanity from their vocabularies, and we punish children for yelling the very same dirty words that we'll mutter in relief seconds after they fall asleep. Swearing, it seems, is an intimate part of us that we have decided to selectively deny.

After moving to Los Angeles, Susan Orlean became fascinated by a mysterious local crime that has gone unsolved since it was carried out on the morning of 29th April 1986: who set fire to the Los Angeles Public Library, ultimately destroying more than 400,000 books, and perhaps even more perplexing, why? With her characteristic humour, insight and compassion, Orlean uses this terrible event as a lens through which to tell the story of all libraries—their history, their meaning and their uncertain future as they adapt and redefine themselves in a digital world.

The world we once described as volatile and uncertain has shifted into something far more chaotic: BANI, or brittle, anxious, nonlinear, and incomprehensible. In Navigating the Age of Chaos, Jamais Cascio, the originator of the visionary BANI framework, unpacks the tools and perspectives needed to navigate our increasingly turbulent era.

The F.E.V.E. Project (pronounced F-EHH-VEE) which stands for Frequency.Energy.Vibration.Enigma. This project is about "self awareness" and how to tap into your Sub-conciseness and learn about connecting to the Universe and comprehending and applying proven technique's on understanding your reality and mastering overall quality of life. We will discuss historical secret projects done by intelligence agencies and spiritual scholars throughout the globe who have mastered specific proven techniques with case studies including testimonials from myself and my co-host who has the background and ...

Here for the first time is a complete history of the world, from the beginning of time to the present day, based on the beliefs and writings of the secret societies. From the esoteric account of the evolution of the species to the occult roots of science, from the secrets of the Flood to the esoteric motives behind American foreign policy, here is a narrative history that shows the basic facts of human existence on this planet can be viewed from a very different angle.