Non-Fiction Audiobooks

Our democracy today is fraught with political campaigns, lobbyists, liberal media, and Fox News commentators, all using language to influence the way we think and reason about public issues. Even so, many of us believe that propaganda and manipulation aren't problems for us-not in the way they were for the totalitarian societies of the mid-twentieth century. In How Propaganda Works, Jason Stanley demonstrates that more attention needs to be paid. He examines how propaganda operates subtly, how it undermines democracy-particularly the ideals of democratic deliberation and equality-and how it has damaged democracies of the past. Focusing on the shortcomings of liberal democratic states, Stanley provides a historically grounded introduction to democratic political theory as a window into the misuse of democratic vocabulary for propaganda's selfish purposes. He lays out historical examples, such as the restructuring of the US public school system at the turn of the twentieth century, to explore how the language of democracy is sometimes used to mask an undemocratic reality. Drawing from a range of sources, he explains how the manipulative and hypocritical declaration of flawed beliefs and ideologies arises from and perpetuates inequalities in society, such as the racial injustices that commonly occur in the United States.

Jason Stanley (Author), Tom Parks (Narrator)

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The Ultimate Star Wars and Philosophy: You Must Unlearn What You Have Learned

Does it take faith to be a Jedi? Are droids capable of thought? Should Jar Jar Binks be held responsible for the rise of the Empire? Presenting entirely new essays, no aspect of the myth and magic of George Lucas's creation is left philosophically unexamined in The Ultimate Star Wars and Philosophy. ● The editors of the original Star Wars and Philosophy strike back in this Ultimate volume that encompasses the complete Star Wars universe ● Presents the most far-reaching examination of the philosophy behind Star Wars-includes coverage of the entire film catalog to date as well as the Expanded Universe of novels, comics, television series, games and toys ● Provides serious explorations into the deeper meaning of George Lucas's philosophically rich creation ● Topics explored include the moral code of bounty-hunter favorite Boba Fett, Stoicism and the Jedi Order, the nature of the Dark Side, Anakin and Achilles in a nihilism face-off, feminism and being chained to a giant slug, cloning, de-extinction, fatherhood, Wookiees, loyalty, betrayal, guardians, republics, tyrants, terrorism, civic duty, friendship, family, and more!

Jason T. Eberl (editor), Kevin S. Decker (editor) (Author), Joel Richards (Narrator)

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BioShock and Philosophy: Irrational Game, Rational Book

Considered a sign of the 'coming of age' of video games as an artistic medium, the award-winning BioShock franchise covers vast philosophical ground. BioShock and Philosophy: Irrational Game, Rational Book presents expert reflections by philosophers (and BioShock connoisseurs) on this critically acclaimed and immersive fan-favorite. - Reveals the philosophical questions raised through the artistic complexity, compelling characters, and absorbing plots of this ground-breaking first-person shooter (FPS) - Explores what BioShock teaches the gamer about gaming, and the aesthetics of video game storytelling - Addresses a wide array of topics including Marxism, propaganda, human enhancement technologies, political decision-making, free will, morality, feminism, transworld individuality, and vending machines in the dystopian society of Rapture - Considers visionary game developer Ken Levine's depiction of Ayn Rand's philosophy, as well as the theories of Aristotle, de Beauvoir, Dewey, Leibniz, Marx, Plato, and others from the Hall of Philosophical Heroes

Luke Cuddy (editor) (Author), Alex Knox, Heather Wynne (Narrator)

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Whiskey and Philosophy: A Small Batch of Spirited Ideas

Everyone becomes a philosopher with a drink in hand, but Whiskey and Philosophy takes this natural pairing to a new level. From the first reference to Scotch in 1494 in the records of King James IV of Scotland to Hillary Clinton tossing back that famous shot of Crown Royal during the 2008 campaign, this spirited book captures the history of whiskey, its various forms, and its associated philosophical issues through engaging and accessible reflections written by philosophers, academics, journalists, and whiskey specialists.Exploring the aesthetics, metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics of whiskey as well as everything from geographical origin to stylistic differences between whiskey and Scotch, Whiskey and Philosophy will teach you things that are both practical (how do tasting notes vary across guides and whiskey brands?) and thought provoking (why is there the popular conception that drinking whiskey makes people mean, and is it true?). Whether you prefer your whiskey neat or in a Manhattan, from the United States, Scotland, or elsewhere, Whiskey and Philosophy is your perfect drinking companion.

Fritz Allhoff, Marcus P. Adams (Author), Ryan Desrosiers (Narrator)

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You Talkin' To Me?: How To Write Great Dialogue

Unlike the chitchat of everyday life, dialogue must express character, advance the story, suggest a theme, and include a few memorable lines that audiences will be quoting for decades to come.The best stories have dialogue that sparkles, but it's easy for inexperienced writers to fall into common pitfalls like creating dialogue that's wooden or too on the nose. Other writers end up with exposition awkwardly inserted into conversations, actors tripping over unnatural phrases, or characters who all speak exactly the same way. In You Talkin' to Me?, Linda Seger and John Winston Rainey are here to help with all your dialogue problems. In each chapter, they explore dialogue from a different angle and discuss examples of great dialogue from films and novels. To cap it all off, each chapter ends with examples of poor dialogue, which are annotated by Linda and then rewritten by John so that listeners don't just learn how to recognize when it's done well?they also learn how to make dialogue better. Whether you're writing fiction or nonfiction, for the screen or for the page, this book will get your characters talking.

John Rainey, Linda Seger (Author), George Newbern (Narrator)

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El celado

En esta sublime historia se dan cita el amor por la música y los sentimientos más profundos, el amor desatado y la creatividad cercan al genio. La novela se articula en torno a un compositor de música y al aliciente que para sus composiciones supone su relación con una pianista que se convierte en su musa. En su relación aparecerán celos, pasión, desgaste y emociones a flor de piel.

Alberto De La Rocha, David Luna (Author), Jorge García (Narrator)

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Permission to Feel: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Your Emotions for Success, Learn How to Eval

Permission to Feel: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Your Emotions for Success, Learn How to Evaluate and Use Your Emotions to be Happy and Successful in Life Do you consider yourself an emotional person? Do your emotions often rule your life? Most people find themselves tangled in different emotions and if you combine it with all the stress we face every day, it's no question that most people end up consumed by their emotions. But if you want to achieve your success, one of the important things you need to learn is emotional equilibrium so that you will know the perfect balance between your emotions. The key to persevering to reach our goals and achieve success is not only willpower and grit; it is actually emotion. Positive emotions like gratitude, compassion and pride can encourage us to be more persistent in reaching our goals and help us stay away frombad behavior. This audiobook will teach you all the information you need to know about emotions in general and how you can fully control them. You will discover how to balance them properly so it could help you on your way to success. In this audiobook, you will learn about the following: - Emotion Basics - Evaluate Your Emotions - Understand Where Your Emotions Come From - Note Your Surroundings and Circumstances - Brainstorm Other Responses - Evaluate Your Options - Decide the Best Route to Take - Learn to Be Happy With Yourself Managing your emotional health is critical to your success in every area of your life. It is important to understand what you need to do because it can also help your physical health. Having a great handle with your emotions can help you be the best you that you can be. If you want to know all the information how you can manage your emotions, scroll up and click 'add to cart' now!

William Carol (Author), Todd Studer (Narrator)

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Opiate Epidemic: The Essential Guide to Beating Drug Addiction, Learn the Necessary Tools and Effect

Opiate Epidemic: The Essential Guide to Beating Drug Addiction, Learn the Necessary Tools and Effective Strategies to Overcome Your Addiction For Good Opioids are narcotic, painkilling drugs produced from opium or made synthetically. Sometimes called the 'opioid epidemic,' addiction to opioid prescription pain medications has reached an alarming rate across the United States. Some people who've been using opioids over a long period of time may need physician-prescribed temporary or long-term drug substitution during treatment. Drug addiction, also called substance use disorder, is a disease that affects a person's brain and behavior and leads to an inability to control the use of a legal or illegal drug or medication. Results from NIDA-funded research have shown that prevention programs involving families, schools, communities, and the media are effective for preventing or reducing drug use and addiction. This audiobook will have all the information you need to know about Drug Addiction. Learn the risk of drug addiction and how to overcome it and get back in control again. In this audiobook, you will learn about the following: - Drug Addiction Basics - Accept That You Need Help - Drug Detox Basics - Drug Rehab Basics - Support Groups and Follow-Up Programs - Nutrition for Recovering Drug Addicts - Tips for Family Members and Friends - What Can Be Lost Due to Drug Addiction Entering a substance abuse rehabilitation program is the best way to relinquish your life from the turmoil of substance abuse. As of 2016, an estimated 28 million people around the globe are battling a substance use disorder. Yet only a small portion – 10 percent – are getting the treatment they need. One of the best things you can do to either avoid or treat a drug addiction is to make sure you are well informed on the subject, scroll up, and click 'add to cart' now.

Kendall Williamson (Author), Todd Studer (Narrator)

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Psychological Defense Mechanism: The Ultimate Guide to Psychic Self-Defense Strategies, Learn How Yo

Psychological Defense Mechanism: The Ultimate Guide to Psychic Self-Defense Strategies, Learn How You Can Build a Strong Mind That Can Fight Against Psychic Attacks Psychologists talk about “defense mechanisms,” or manners in which a person behaves or thinks in certain ways to better protect or “defend” their inner selves (their personality and self-image). Defense mechanisms are one way of looking at how people distance themselves from a full awareness of unpleasant thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Defense mechanisms are rooted in Freud’s theory of personality. According to his model, the mind has three dueling forces: the id (unconscious and primitive urges for food, comfort, and sex), the superego (a partly conscious drive toward moral and social values), and the ego (a partly conscious force that moderates the id and superego). Learning the strategies involved in psychic self-defense would be very beneficial for anyone, as it is a significant phase in psychic development. This audiobook will provide you steps on how to use the Psychic Defense Strategy to live a happy life and achieve the goals you have always aim for. In this audiobook, you will learn the following: - The Importance Of A Strong Mind - How To Know If You Are Under Attack - Learn How To Take Control Of Your Energy Levels - Learn How To Battle Negative Energy - Learn How To Be Grounded - Learn Spiritual Cleansing - Learn To Release Fear - Surround Yourself With “White Light” - Use Positive Affirmations Defense mechanisms are a normal, natural part of psychological development. Identifying which type you, your loved ones, even your co-workers use, can help you in future conversations and encounters, scroll up and click 'add to cart.' now.

A.K. Rabington (Author), Todd Studer (Narrator)

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Why Sex Matters

Why Sex Matters: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding the Importance of Sex, Learn the Secrets of the Spiritual Satisfaction of Sex Sex is a universal media of pleasure for both men and women. It is not a sin and we need it to live in society. God created it as one of His blessings. Although in the past, this activity was viewed as only allowed between married couples, many people are already doing this activity even before marriage. Sex elevates your physical,m mental and emotional condition because you derive enjoyment and pleasure from doing this activity. Experts even say that when you are highly depressed, sex can help fight off your depression. We often hear that sex is somewhat against religion but this is not the case. Sexuality and spirituality were never split until well into the first millennium of the Common Era when denial of the body became the popular theology of the day. And sex is something that creates intimacy and affection between a man and a woman. In marriages, it helps gain marital maturity. This audiobook will teach you all about spiritual sex. It will teach you how to have sex in a spiritual way. This audiobook will discuss the following topics: - Spiritual Sex - Satisfaction in Sex - The Mindset and The Spiritual Satisfaction of Sex - The Benefits of Mindset in Satisfaction - The Killer Ways of Boosting Your Mindset During Sex - The Laws of Attraction and Satisfaction - The Traits of Satisfaction and Dissatisfaction in Sex - Tips and Secrets to Great Satisfaction Spiritually Sexuality is often compared to spirituality because sex enables an individual to love and sacrifice. It helps foster a strong relationship between 2 persons. If you want to learn more information about spiritual sex, scroll up and click 'add to cart' now.

S.T. Thompson (Author), Todd Studer (Narrator)

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Dump the Futa President: Making America Great Again, Holmes

Scathing smutpunk political satire. The main character is deeply in love with Tronald Dump but he’s a Mexican alien which allows him to satirize the system. He’s an alien from Mars, not an illegal alien. He’s on Earth because he’s out of junk on Mars and knows the intelligence community has a hook-up. Topics: Presidential Politics, Current Events, Satire, Humor, Candidates, Alpha Billionaire, Hip-Hop, Mexican, Chilango, Chicano, Alien, Futa

Moctezuma Johnson (Author), Coby Allen (Narrator)

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Limitless: Master the Art of Memory Improvement with Brain Training to Learn Faster, Remember More,

You know, when you forget...where you placed your keys Or you forget your spouse's anniversary and now he/she is mad at you Or when you think; ‘I know the face, but I can’t remember the name.” and the list goes on and on….. If you've ever found yourself forgetting things then you have probably wished that your memory was better. It transpires that there is no so such thing as a “bad” memory. There are merely people who don’t use their memories to the fullest potential. Scientists have discovered that the human brain has an astonishing ability to adapt and change, even into old age. With the right stimulation, your brain can form new neural pathways, alter existing connections, and adapt in ever-changing ways. There are lots of actions you can take to improve your memory and mental performance. Whether you’re a student studying for final exams, a working professional interested in staying mentally sharp, or a senior looking to preserve and enhance your brain power. Apply memorisation techniques to all areas of your personal and professional life. Remember names, numbers, lists and impress people with expert level memory recall. A powerful memory can help you succeed in school, work and in life. So if you want to improve your memory... Get this book!

Trust Genics (Author), Glenn Bulthuis (Narrator)

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