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    Why Science Does Not Disprove God , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 412min
    The renowned science writer, mathematician, and best-selling author of Fermat's Last Theorem masterfully refutes the overreaching claims of the "New Atheists," providing millions of educated believers with a clear, engaging explanation of what science really says, how there's still much space for the Divine in the universe, and why faith in both God and empirical science are not mutually exclusive. A highly publicized coterie of scientists and thinkers, including Richard Dawkins, the late Christopher Hitchens, and Lawrence Krauss, have vehemently contended that breakthroughs in modern science have disproven the existence of God, asserting that we must accept that the creation of the universe came out of nothing, that religion is evil, that evolution fully explains the dazzling complexity of life, and more. In this much-needed audiobook, science journalist Amir Aczel profoundly disagrees and conclusively demonstrates that science has not, as yet, provided any definitive proof refuting the existence of God. Why Science Does Not Disprove God is his brilliant and incisive analyses of the theories and findings of such titans as Albert Einstein, Roger Penrose, Alan Guth, and Charles Darwin, all of whose major breakthroughs leave open the possibility - and even the strong likelihood - of a Creator. Bolstering his argument, Aczel lucidly discourses on arcane aspects of physics to reveal how quantum theory, the anthropic principle, the fine-tuned dance of protons and quarks, the existence of anti-matter, and the theory of parallel universes, also fail to disprove God. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Grover Gardner. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/harp/003889/bk_harp_003889_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Faith in a Seed , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 439min
    Faith in a Seed contains the hitherto unpublished work "The Dispersion of Seeds", one of Henry D. Thoreau's last important research and writing projects, and now his first new book to appear in 125 years. With the remarkable clarity and grace that characterize all of his writings, Thoreau describes the ecological succession of plant species through seed dispersal. "The Dispersion of Seeds," which draws on Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection, refutes the then widely accepted theory that some plants spring spontaneously to life, independent of roots, cuttings, or seeds. As Thoreau wrote: "Though I do not believe a plant will spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a seed. Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders." Henry D. Thoreau's Faith in a Seed, was first published in hardcover in 1993 by Island Press under the Shearwater Books imprint, which unifies scientific views of nature with humanistic ones. This important work, the first publication of Thoreau's last manuscript, is now available in paperback. Faith in a Seed contains Thoreau's last important research and writing project, "The Dispersion of Seeds," along with other natural history writings from late in his life. Edited by Bradley P. Dean, professor of English at East Carolina University and editor of the Thoreau Society Bulletin, these writings demonstrate how a major American author at the height of his career succeeded in making science and literature mutually enriching. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Philip Hoffman. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/014256/bk_adbl_014256_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Cold Turkey: How to Quit Drinking by Not Drinking, Hörbuch, Digital, 272min
    From best-selling Kindle Singles author Mishka Shubaly comes Cold Turkey, a step by step roadmap for approaching the harrowing first month of sobriety. Himself 10 years sober, Shubaly addresses the slippery nature of alcoholism, and the messy, anxiety-ridden process of making the decision to stop drinking once and for all. For Shubaly, there is no one-size-fits-all plan. He refutes the notion that the one and only solution for those struggling are 12-step programs and provides a guide for those who want a different approach to getting sober. This is a how-to for those who are serious about taking their lives back, but are ready to define their sobriety on their own terms. In the process, Shubaly exposes - in brutal, up-close, and yes, even absurd and funny detail - what drove him to drink, how he put the bottle down, and the surprising life that awaited him when he did. Cold Turkey real, practical, and intimate advice for those struggling, straight from someone who has really been there. Sure, he understands that for the first three days, you might need to eat all the pizza and all the greasy Chinese food. But he also understands the urgent need to improve your life and habits little by little, day by day. Shubaly, no doubt, becomes the listener’s cheerleader. He wants anyone struggling to succeed. Ultimately, the takeaway is very simple; if Shubaly did it, you can too. And more than that, he’ll be right there with you every step of the way. Language: English. Narrator: Mishka Shubaly. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/or/orig/000579/or_orig_000579_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Free Will: Its Refutation, Societal Cost and Role in Climate Change Denial , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 50min
    While the author's previous book on the matter, Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, Second Edition, is a popular work, this brief discourse is decidedly and robustly academic. The audiobook focuses exclusively on the physical refutation of the free will construct, concurrently addressing claims that because we are human, our choices are somehow exempt from physical law. It also delves deeply into quantum mechanical principles and phenomena relevant to the free will question, siding with Einstein, Bohm, Hawking, Krauss, and others regarding the causal nature of both the macro and quantum world. The refutations presented hopefully describe the physical evidence against free will with sufficient strength and clarity to win over more hitherto agnostic minds than have earlier attempts by other authors. The audiobook's original contributions to the literature on human agency are that it presents an a priori argument for the causality that refutes free will and that it not only challenges recent published warnings of dangerous repercussions from abandoning belief in free will, but it also presents a convincing argument for humanity evolving beyond a notion of free choice that seems the catalyst for more harm than good. The author presents evidence associating the psychological defense mechanism known as "denial" with free will belief and proposes that a belief in human autonomy's correlate of fundamental moral responsibility amplifies the widespread denial of the existence and anthropogenic origin of a climate change crisis that, unless successfully mitigated, many prominent scientists fear poses a serious threat to the civilization we know. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Philip D. Moore. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/124868/bk_acx0_124868_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Temple of Rejuvenation: An Inner Spa Treatment for Mind, Body, and Spirit, Hörbuch, Digital, 474min
    Today, we are in perhaps the fastest learning curve in history. Scientists and doctors are making one discovery after another that refutes much of what we have always believed about our capabilities. In The Temple of Rejuvenation, you'll discover powerful new scientific principles that will absolutely change your beliefs about what is possible for you and our world. This program contains carefully designed codes and vibrations that synthesize ancient wisdom, post-Quantum physics, vibration technology, and sacred messages. These combined technologies serve as "passive power tools" to totally rehabilitate and revitalize you - physically, psychologically, and spiritually. The powerful applications in this program connect you with the Realm of the Miraculous and bring you upward. The "frequency treatments" throughout the program operate at subatomic energetic levels. This allows you to reap all of the amazing benefits of this unique system with almost no effort at all. Some of the benefits that you'll experience through continued listening to The Temple of Rejuvenation include: Effortlessly uplifting and reconstructing your entire being: physically, emotionally, spiritually, mentally, and even financially, if you so desire. Identifying and then finally releasing your limiting beliefs and perceptions so you can become your authentic self. Reclaiming your authentic power and moving forward in life with hope, peace, and passion. Accomplishing "authentic magic" through understanding the true nature of quantum energy and the information field of unlimited possibilities. Holographic access to the conscious and subconscious mind, mystically creating non-local healing and transformation. Recalibrating the areas of your life that have become diminished or make you feel vulnerable. Language: English. Narrator: Luanne Oakes. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/ntgl/000082/bk_ntgl_000082_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    CIA Rogues and the Killing of the Kennedys: How and Why US Agents Conspired to Assassinate JFK and RFK , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 857min
    The US Central Intelligence Agency is no stranger to conspiracy and allegations of corruption. Across the globe, violent coups have been orchestrated, high-profile targets kidnapped, and world leaders dispatched at the hands of CIA agents. During the 1960's, on domestic soil, the methods used to protect their interests and themselves, at the expense of the American people, were no less ruthless. In CIA Rogues and the Killing of the Kennedys, Patrick Nolan fearlessly investigates the CIA’s involvement in the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy and Senator Robert F. Kennedy - why the brothers needed to die and how rogue intelligence agents orchestrated history’s most infamous conspiracy. Nolan furthers the research of leading forensic scientists, historians, and scholars who agree that there remain serious unanswered questions regarding the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, fifty years ago, and Robert F. Kennedy in 1968. He revisits and refutes what is currently known about Lee Harvey Oswald and Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, and offers listeners a compelling profile of the CIA’s Richard Helms, an amoral master of clandestine operations with a chip on his shoulder. Bolstered by a foreword by Dr. Henry C. Lee, one of the world’s foremost forensic authorities, CIA Rogues and the Killing of the Kennedys is an unmatched effort in forensic research and detective work. As the 50th anniversary of the JFK assassination approaches, Nolan has made a significant contribution to the literature on that fateful day in Dallas, as well as shed light on that dark night at the Ambassador Hotel. Listeners interested in conspiracy, the Kennedy family, or American history will find this audiobook invaluable. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Stephen Bowlby. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/013529/bk_adbl_013529_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Leadership of Ulysses S. Grant: A General Who Will Fight , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 408min
    Prior to his service in the Civil War, Ulysses S. Grant exhibited few characteristics indicating that he would be an extraordinary leader. His performance as a cadet was mediocre, and he finished in the bottom half of his class at West Point. However, during his early service in the Civil War, most notably at the battles of Shiloh and Vicksburg, Grant proved that he possessed an uncommon drive. When it was most crucial, Grant demonstrated his integrity, determination, and tactical skill by taking control of the Union troops and leading his forces to victory.A General Who Will Fight is a detailed study of leadership that explores Grant's rise from undisciplined cadet to commanding general of the United States Army. Some experts have attributed Grant's success to superior manpower and technology, to the help he received from other Union armies, or even to a ruthless willingness to sacrifice his own men. Harry S. Laver, however, refutes these arguments and reveals that the only viable explanation for Grant's success lies in his leadership skill, professional competence, and unshakable resolve. Much more than a book on military strategy, this innovative volume examines the decision-making process that enabled Grant both to excel as an unquestioned commander and to win.The book is published by The University Press of Kentucky. The audiobook will be published by University Press Audiobooks."This is an extraordinary book covering the leadership style of General U.S. Grant during the American Civil War." (Lone Star Book Review)"Incisive and inspirational tour of how Grant became Grant." (American History Magazine)"This book is a readable, moving, and inspiring story of one of America's greatest generals." (Civil War Book Review) ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: J. Scott Bennett. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/120709/bk_acx0_120709_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Rational Scrutiny: Paradoxes and Contradictions in Detective Fiction , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 292min
    Rational Scrutiny: Paradoxes and Contradictions in Detective Fiction discusses why Chess Hanrahan and Cyrus Skeen, the author's premier heroes and the chief subjects of this volume, are not only extraordinary men of action, but “intellectuals” of the first rank, as well. As Cline writes in the Preface, detective fiction, as a rule, employs both "intellectuals" and "doers". Detectives solve problems; detectives usually do something about them. Problems cannot be solved until they are grasped, understood, and counter actions are identified. In the mystery and detective fiction genres, detectives solve problems that are criminal in nature. Crimes are a consequence of human volition; it is the detective's task to solve them. The problems must first arise before the detective can act. He does not act in a vacuum. He cannot "prevent" problems caused by others, or of which he is not yet aware, because they are products of human volition. Hanrahan, operating in our own time, and Skeen, acting in the third decade of the 20th century, have their own unique way of approaching crime-solving. Paradoxes do not exist in nature, they observe, nor should they exist in men's lives, values, and actions. Along the way, Cline refutes the common literary notion that some of the best fictional detectives in the past were not "intellectuals" in his essay, "The Wizards of Disambiguation," a critique of the post-modern, deconstructionist school of criticism. He concludes that Skeen and Hanrahan "only partly conform" to Raymond Chandler's description of an ideal detective, except that each abhors “a lively sense of the grotesque”, can express a quick but not necessarily “rude” wit, and harbors a disgust for sham and a contempt for pettiness. And neither is tarnished nor afraid. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Gregg A. Rizzo. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/023380/bk_acx0_023380_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Stilwell and Mountbatten in Burma: Allies at War, 1943-1944 : American Military Studies Series, Book 3 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 409min
    Stilwell and Mountbatten in Burma explores the relationship between American General Joseph “Vinegar Joe” Stilwell and British Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten in the China-Burma-India Theater (CBI) and the South East Asia Command (SEAC) between October 1943 and October 1944, within the wider context of Anglo-American relations during World War II. Jonathan Templin Ritter discusses the military, political, and diplomatic aspects of Anglo-American cooperation, the personalities involved, and where British and American policies both converged and diverged over Southeast Asia.Although much has been written about CBI, Stilwell and China, and Mountbatten, no published comparison study has focused on the relationship between the two men during the 12-month period in which their careers overlapped. This book bridges the gap in the literature between Mountbatten’s earlier naval career and his later role as the last Viceroy of British India. It also presents original archival material that explains why Stilwell was so anti-British. Finally, it presents other original archival material that refutes previous books that have accused Stilwell of needlessly sacrificing the lives of his men during the 1944 North Burma Campaign, merely out of hatred for the British.The book is published by University of North Texas Press. The audiobook will be published by University Press Audiobooks."A transfixing, informative, and highly recommended contribution to public and college library world history collections." (Midwest Book Review)"A revealing analysis of two major wartime personalities, where much was not always what it seemed to be on the surface." (Journal of America's Military Past)"An important book for those studying the Burma campaign, this will also prove useful reading for anyone interested in the dynamics of command." (New York Military Affairs Symposium Review) ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: William Dupuy. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/132287/bk_acx0_132287_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Europe Since 1989: A History , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 776min
    The year 1989 brought the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe. It was also the year that the economic theories of Reagan, Thatcher, and the Chicago School achieved global dominance. And it was these neoliberal ideas that largely determined the course of the political, economic, and social changes that transformed Europe over the next quarter century. The year 1989 brought the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe. It was also the year that the economic theories of Reagan, Thatcher, and the Chicago School achieved global dominance. And it was these neoliberal ideas that largely determined the course of the political, economic, and social changes that transformed Europe over the next quarter century. This award-winning book provides the first comprehensive history of post-1989 Europe. Philipp Ther offers a sweeping narrative filled with vivid details and memorable stories. He describes how liberalization, deregulation, and privatization had catastrophic effects on former Soviet Bloc countries. He refutes the idea that this economic "shock therapy" was the basis of later growth, arguing that human capital and the "transformation from below" determined economic success or failure. Most important, he shows how the capitalist West's effort to reshape Eastern Europe in its own likeness ended up reshaping Western Europe as well, in part by accelerating the pace and scope of neoliberal reforms in the West, particularly in reunified Germany. Finally, bringing the story up to the present, Ther compares events in Eastern and Southern Europe leading up to and following the 2008-9 global financial crisis. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Matthew Lloyd Davies. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/tant/007934/bk_tant_007934_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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