Tag: History

And Don’t F&%k It Up An Oral History of RuPaul’s Drag Race (The First Ten Years) [Audiobook]


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English | ASIN: B0BJ151H6W | 2023 | 19 hours and 22 minutes | M4B@64 kbps | 552 MB
Author: World of Wonder, Maria Elena Fernandez
Narrator: Alec Mapa

A definitive history and celebration of the groundbreaking show RuPaul’s Drag Race in its first decade, from a Burbank basement set all the way to the Emmy’s, and every weave in-between, as told by its stars, producers and fans. Told over the first ten years, And Don’t F&%k It Up tells a cultural history through the stories of the people who lived it: the creators of the show, the contestants, the crew, the judges, and even some key (famous) fans. It begins with RuPaul’s decades-long friendship and business relationship with World of Wonder Productions, the entertainment company that helped launch him into superstardom, and later talked him into giving a drag reality show a chance. From there, it follows the growth and evolution of the show-and its queens-through a decade of gag-worthy seasons, serving up all kinds of behind-the-scenes realness. With a history as shady and funny as it is dramatic and inspiring, And Don’t F&%k It Up shows how RuPaul’s Drag Race is a mirror reflecting the cultural and political mores of our time. Its meteoric rise to becoming a once-in-a-generation success story is explored here as never before, in intimate, exuberant, unfettered detail.

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The War on Drugs A History [Audiobook]


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English | November 30, 2021 | ASIN: B09M1JLSL4 | MP3@64 kbps | 12h 13m | 297.38 MB
Author: David Farber – editor
Narrator: Barry Abrams

Fifty years after President Richard Nixon declared a "War on Drugs", the United States government has spent more than a trillion dollars fighting a losing battle. In recent years, about 1.5 million people have been arrested annually on drug charges – most of them involving cannabis – and nearly 500,000 Americans are currently incarcerated for drug offenses. Today, as a response to the dire human and financial costs, Americans are fast losing their faith that a war on drugs is fair, moral, or effective.

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The Real Valkyrie The Hidden History of Viking Warrior Women [Audiobook]


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English | November 30, 2021 | ASIN: B09MR412Y3 | MP3@64 kbps | 12h 42m | 344.66 MB
Author: Nancy Marie Brown
Narrator: Lu Banks

In the tradition of Stacy Schiff’s Cleopatra, Brown lays to rest the hoary myth that Viking society was ruled by men and celebrates the dramatic lives of female Viking warriors.

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For the Prevention of Cruelty The History and Legacy of Animal Rights Activism in the United States [Audiobook]


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English | December 29, 2017 | ASIN: B078NF858J | M4B@62 kbps | 8h 52m | 241.8 MB
Author: Diane L. Beers
Narrator: Dana Brewer Harris

Animal rights. Those two words conjure diverse but powerful images and reactions. Some nod in agreement, while others roll their eyes in contempt. Most people fall somewhat uncomfortably in the middle, between endorsement and rejection, as they struggle with the profound moral, philosophical, and legal questions provoked by the debate. Today, thousands of organizations lobby, agitate, and educate the public on issues concerning the rights and treatment of nonhumans.

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A Brief History of the Future A Brave and Controversial Look at the Twenty-first Century [Audiobook]


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English | January 25, 2013 | ASIN: B00B5ZJZ3W | M4B@62 kbps | 9h 40m | 263.55 MB
Author: Jacques Attali
Narrator: Alan Robertson

What will planet Earth be like in 20 years? At mid-century? In the year 2100? Prescient and convincing, this book is a must-read for anyone concerned about the future. Never has the world offered more promise for the future and been more fraught with dangers. In this powerful and sometimes terrifying work, Attali analyzes the past and pinpoints nine distinct periods of human history, each with its world center of power and prestige, and predicts what the tenth will bring by the end of this century.

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A Brief History of Thought A Philosophical Guide to Living (Learning to Live, Book 1) [Audiobook]


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English | November 30, 2021 | ASIN: B09M5GVLKQ | MP3@64 kbps | 7h 40m | 206.8 MB
Author: Luc Ferry
Narrator: Bob Souer

From the timeless wisdom of the ancient Greeks to Christianity, the Enlightenment, existentialism, and postmodernism, Luc Ferry’s instant classic brilliantly and accessibly explains the enduring teachings of philosophy – including its profound relevance to modern daily life and its essential role in achieving happiness and living a meaningful life. This lively journey through the great thinkers will enlighten every listener, young and old.

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Why We Hurt The Natural History of Pain [Audiobook]


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English | ASIN: B0C6BDYZFH | 2023 | 9 hours and 45 minutes | M4B@64 kbps | 265 MB
Author: Frank T. Vertosick Jr.
Narrator: Tom Parks

A top neurosurgeon and acclaimed author’s unique and highly listenable study of the paradox of pain, with fascinating anecdotes on migraines, cancer, and more. Medical science has made brilliant discoveries over the last century but as any cancer patient can attest, it has yet to conquer, or even fully comprehend, pain. Beginning with his own battle against severe migraines, and citing numerous case studies of his patients, in Why We Hurt Dr. Frank Vertosick explains how pain evolved, and by highlighting the critical functions it serves, he helps us to understand its value. Well written, expertly researched, and movingly told, each chapter offers an amalgam of medicine, history, anthropology, drama, inspiration, and practical advice on a myriad of pain syndromes, from back pain to angina, arthritis to carpal tunnel syndrome. A skilled writer and compassionate physician, Vertosick believes knowledge is often the first, and best, analgesic, and in Why We Hurt, "he offers fascinating insight into the greatest mystery of all: what it means to be human".

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