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This audiobook is to empower all who listen to it to be able to better protect themselves in a variety of situations. This audiobook is based on years of experience, interviews, classes, and training all rolled into a comprehensive guide aimed at putting into plain English how to deal with what could possibly be the worst time in your life. In it you will find complete gear lists and battle plans pertaining to the most common types of catastrophic situations. It is my hope that all who listen to this learn something from it - no matter how big or small.

The British Museum devoted itself to acquiring historical artifacts that showcased the influence and prestige of the British Empire, as well as the facilities in which to house them, surviving wars, financial challenges, controversies, and political pressures. In the process, it became one of the British Empire’s greatest cultural jewels, and to this day, it holds the distinctions of being the world’s first national public museum and the most venerated museum of its kind in Britain.  

Will Cannon rides the rails to the California wine country looking for the Blackman Gang. He starts buying and shipping horses, but the outlaw boss, Ricardo, doesn't want anyone getting in his way, and the battle lines are drawn. Will gets some help from some young cowboys and a band of Modoc Indians to fight the outlaws.

The English Baroque jewel in Oxfordshire, known to the locals as the fabled Blenheim Palace, is without question one of the finest buildings in the country. This majestic manor, the only non-royal estate in England to be categorized as a palace, is far more than just an attractive landmark. In fact, it is a place with enough history to fill an endless number of books. Blenheim Palace examines the estate's architectural history, the toxic friendship that nearly upended the entire project, and the historic events that transpired within the palace's walls.

Where must I locate thee now, O my homeland, or in what places? So wrote a Roman poet 2,000 years ago, and so feel Donald Yates and his wife, Teresa, after an eye-opening visit to Italy, Croatia, Greece, and Turkey.

 Everything You Need to Know About the Count of Monte Cristo is a comprehensive guide that provides a synopsis, a description of the characters, and a summary and analysis of every chapter. You can use this as a guide while you read or as a way to brush up on everything you once knew and have since forgotten. 

From linguistics to psychology, accelerated learning is an exciting approach to learning that allows you to learn as effectively and efficiently as possible. Ideas and skills that would previously take weeks to learn can be learned in days. This is the art of accelerating learning. It is possible for one to become aware of how they learn and then take complete control. Knowledge that would normally take months to learn can be learned in weeks. Learn more about accelerated learning in this audiobook.

Of all the men labeled as robber barons during the Gilded Age, nobody was as notorious during his time as Jason Gould, known to his few friends as Jay and his many enemies by names not suitable to print. Famed editor Joseph Pulitzer called Gould “[o]ne of the most sinister figures that ever flitted, bat-like, across the vision of the American people,” and Robert G. Ingersoll said of him, “I do not believe that since man was in the habit of living on this planet anyone has ever lived possessed of the impudence of Jay Gould.”

Most people believe it was a combination of illusion, miscommunication, and a dreadful domino effect that led to what is now remembered as the Battle of Los Angeles, but some continue to insist otherwise. The Battle of Los Angeles: The History of the Notorious False Alarm That Caused an Artillery Barrage over California During World War II explores the events leading up to the “battle" and the aftermath. 

Have you ever wished you could reprogram your brain, just as a hacker would a computer, and learn things quicker and more effectively? These two audiobooks will help you toward that goal. 

Do you empathize so intensely that you can actually feel the emotions of other people? If so, this is the audiobook for you. These two audiobooks will help strengthen your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual balance on every level.  

Pandora's Matryoshkas is a gripping family tragedy in a thrilling, addictive novel. The narrating drops us into the lives of Chris and Helen, a married Brooklyn couple. Chris is trying to live by the book, while Helen’s a flamboyant, ambitious, and daring businesswoman. Their daughter Lisa craves for the attention of her mother. But then, against the backdrop of post-9/11 mayhem and tragedy, it’s Lisa who steps up to help her father rebuild his life. As Chris’s life turns into a game of Russian roulette - complete with Moscow beauties and the highest stakes imaginable - Lisa is left at home, fighting a completely different set of demons.

John Muir: The Life and Legacy of America’s Most Famous Conservationist examines the legendary career of one of the country’s most influential figures. You will learn about John Muir like never before. 

The Definitive Guide to Getting Six Pack Abs is a comprehensive guide that covers all the requirements for getting six-pack abs, including the proper workout strategies you should be using to see progress taking place and the necessary nutritional information you need to know that will be vital to your success. 

In today’s world, getting fit and staying fit are two of the greatest obstacles people face in staying both physically and mentally healthy. As statistics indicate, more and more people are losing their battle, which can be both emotionally discouraging and harmful to their health in the long run. And as anyone can attest, success requires equal parts desire and discipline. Charles River Editors’ Get Fit Now series provides readers with the information, advice, and plans necessary to win the battle to get fit and stay fit.  

King Lysimachus: The Life and Legacy of the Ancient Macedonian King Who Succeeded Alexander the Great looks at his tumultuous reign and how he affected the world in the wake of Alexander. You will learn about King Lysimachus like never before. 

Fort Sumter is popularly remembered today as the first fighting of the Civil War, and a relatively painless battle at that, but much of the history before April 12 that led to the shelling of the fort is often overlooked. The Greatest Civil War Battles: The Battle of Fort Sumter comprehensively covers the events that led up to the battle, the fighting itself, and the aftermath of the battle. Accounts of the battle by important participants like P.G.T. Beauregard, Robert Anderson, and Abner Doubleday are also included.  

In this book, author Rick Broniec uses his own life as an authentic lens to share the simple, yet powerful seven-step program he discovered for living a more passionate, vital, joyful, and purposeful life. Reclaim your passion, purpose, and joy, and live the life you were meant to live.

Eleanor of Aquitaine: The Life and Legacy of Medieval Europe’s Most Famous Queen attempts to provide an unbiased look at Eleanor's life by exploring the achievements and trials of the duchess-queen and deconstructing the “black legends” and other compelling tales that continue to envelop her to this day. You will learn about Eleanor of Aquitaine like never before. 

Are you tired of having to skip fun activities so that you can study for tests? Are you sick of forgetting pertinent information when you are in dire need of it? Do you wish there was a way to recall more details from your day to day life? Do you have the desire to have a stronger, healthier brain and use it to its fullest potential? If any or all the above questions summed up your thoughts, then you have come across the perfect starting place to journey into a clearer, more focused life.