Jim D. Johnston has narrated 86 audiobooks on Listento.it by 62 authors, with an average listener rating of 4★ across 395 ratings. The most-rated is Exactly What to Say.
Python Computer Programming
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Learning the Python programming language is not difficult; it is one of the easiest of all the programming languages to learn. By working through my in-depth yet straightforward guide, you, too, will master Python and start putting your knowledge to good use. There are plenty of Python programming books for beginners, so why should you purchase mine? I’ll tell you why. Many of today’s guides are too complex, and they don’t follow a logical order. I have kept my guide simple and to the point, explaining Python concepts in a step-by-step manner with code examples to show you how they work Python coding is used in many things in the real world - web design, gaming, machine learning, data science, and so on. In this step-by-step guide, you will learn: The Python programming environment How to install Python on various platforms Basic Python data types Python keywords and variables How to write loops What strings are An introduction to numbers Control flow And much more... There has never been a better time to start your programming journey, so click the "buy now" button and learn Python in a simple and understandable way.
©2019 Hans Weber (P)2020 Hans Weber
Conquering the Fear of Failure
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You need to quit fearing failure so extremely. This book is your guide on how to increase your chances of success and overcome the fear that holds you back so much. It will show you how to emulate truly successful people and go after what you truly want in life. You have the power to achieve whatever you set your mind to. The only thing stopping you is you. So stop stopping yourself. Instead, learn how to enable yourself to go after what you want and actually enjoy some success in life. Stop giving your fear of failure the power over you that it does. In this book, learn how to increase your chances of success by adopting more successful attitudes and lifestyle habits. Learn how to overcome your fear of failure by altering your perspective and using failures as valuable learning experiences. Receive inspiration from greatly successful people who failed in their climbs to the top. Finally, find out ways to believe in yourself and your ability to actually succeed.
©2016 Madison Taylor (P)2016 Madison Taylor
Psychological Domination 101
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Have you ever wished that you could be the boss for once? Are you tired of being the submissive mousy type whom no one respects? Are you sick of taking orders, instead of giving them? Then clearly you are ready to become more dominant. And you have come to the right audiobook to find out how to unlock your dominant traits and become an alpha person. Alpha people are the ones who turn heads. They command respect wherever they go. They have no problem giving orders, and people scramble to please them. I bet you know an alpha person or two. But now, you get to be an alpha person! Can you imagine how great that will feel? This audiobook has all of the secrets that alpha people already know. Now, these secrets will be yours! Just listen to this guide to become an alpha person. You will learn all about how to impress other people with your appearance, language, and posture. You will learn how to give orders and how to influence people, both covertly and overtly. Finally, you will learn about how to gain dominance in relationships that you already have established, and how to maintain that dominance once you finally gain it. It is time to stop being mousy. Stop being the underling and the subordinate. Instead, become an alpha person who is on top and who is giving orders. Learn how to make people respect you and follow your lead. Your life will change exponentially when you become an alpha.
©2018 Michael Pace (P)2018 Michael Pace
How to Influence People
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If you’ve always wanted to uncover the secrets to influence people and discover how the environment affects our brain development, then keep reading... We are all influenced every single day of our life’s by positive and well as the negative... Look at your smartphone, listen to people around you. They mostly talk either about bad things which are happening or what was said on the news. Influencing people requires you to have a certain power over them. In this guide, you will learn: The principles of persuasion and how use them in daily life The difference between influence and manipulation The tools and techniques used to influence people's behavior Tips that help you to become a better friend, a better parent, a better partner, better businessman, or women, outlining the beliefs or mental habits that one person should cultivate to use successful negotiation methods in daily life situations. The audiobook goes further to give ways of handling the emotions of other people and invokes emotional intelligence competencies to help safely navigate challenging emotions such as anger exhibited by a friend. Closely related to this, the guide helps the listener understand the attributes of manipulators as well as give recommendations for handling manipulators. The following csectionscapture all these developments. Ethically dealing with other people’s emotions. Tips and checklist to spot and stop manipulators. How to detect deception Start today to discover the secrets of mental manipulation.
©2020 J.R. Smith (P)2020 J.R. Smith
Mysteries of the Sea
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Water covers the vast majority of the planet, and people have looked upon the oceans for thousands of years with a mixture of awe and fear. The world’s water offers transportation, connections with distant lands, food, and beauty. Furthermore, the deep seas and oceans remain largely unexplored, especially farther below. All of these factors have led to centuries worth of mysteries and stories. Countless people have ventured out on those vast expanses of water, never to return, while others have plumbed the depths and made strange discoveries. The oceans of the world offer no end of intrigue, and people have long been living and telling some of the strangest tales ever heard on the high seas. Mysteries of the Sea: A Collection of Lost Ships, Supernatural Stories, and Other Odd Tales Underneath the Waves chronicles some of the most interesting stories associated with the planet’s oceans. You will learn about mysteries of the sea like never before.
©2019 Charles River Editors (P)2019 Charles River Editors
Mastering Stocks
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Master the stock market. There is no doubt that many have become wealthy by trading alone. However, the stock market can be risky if you do not know what you are doing. This book is designed to give you in-depth knowledge and guidance so that you can avoid the pitfalls and reap the benefits of the stock market. Topics covered in this book: Day trading Penny stocks Options trading Dividend investing Report analysis including 10-K, 10-Q and 8-k reports Identifying patterns Long vs short trades Identifying trades during the first hour When to buy long and when to sell short Planning limit or stop orders Buying stocks on margin How to identify bad stock news Signs that you should avoid a stock False signals and how to recognize them Strategies for IPOs What determines the values of options Covered or uncovered options calls Bull and bear spreads for options Analyzing the history of a dividend stock Understanding the dividend totals in stocks Analyzing the doji And various other topics If you are motivated to change your life for the better, this audiobook will definitely guide you in the right direction!
©2018 Michael K Brown (P)2018 Michael K Brown
The One Apart
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Only one obstacle stands in his way of enjoying a normal life. He remembers every life he's lived before. Tres is about to be born...with the biggest burden any has ever had to bear. He is beginning again - as an ageless adult trapped in an infant body. He and his teenage mother face life filled with extraordinary challenges as they strive to protect, nurture, and hide how truly different he is. But Tres alone must solve the greatest mystery of all: Who is he? The answer is linked to the one question he's too afraid to ask: Why am I? In his quest, Tres discovers that all is considerably more interconnected and dynamic than he could ever imagine and fraught with far more danger. He cannot hide from the unseen threat stalking him since his birth. Life as he knows it - as all know it - is in peril. And Tres is the only one aware. Awards OZMA International Award for Fantasy Fiction Cygnus International Award for Science Fiction Somerset International Award for Contemporary & Literary Fiction National Indie Excellence Award for Visionary Fiction Living Now Award for Inspirational Fiction Honorable Mention for the Eric Hoffer Award for Spiritual Fiction Finalist for the Maxy Award for Sci-Fi & Fantasy Finalist for the First Horizon Award The Wishing Shelf Independent Book Award for Adult Fiction Praise for The One Apart: "This is the book you should be reading." (San Francisco Book Review) "An outstanding, well-detailed story that is hard to put down, evocative, thought-provoking, and filled with surprises and hope... very highly recommended ... expect far more insight from this read than most, tempered with a purposeful saga to keep readers thoroughly engrossed to the end." (Midwest Book Review)
©2017 Justine Avery (P)2019 Suteki Creative
The History of Argentina
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Are you fascinated by the enigmatic country of Argentina? Do you want to know all about this huge and diverse land and its history? Would you like to visit it one day and experience it for yourself? Argentina is a vast land that occupies a huge area of South America and boasts of jungles, plains, deserts, mountains, swamps, and a hundred other environments. While the land itself is impressive, the history of it is just as extraordinary. From pre-Columbian times to its discovery by European adventurers, it has had its share of highs and lows and continues to make its mark today. This fascinating audiobook The History of Argentina: An Intriguing Look at This Marvelous Country paints a picture of a country that continues to confound and impress in equal measure, with chapters that cover: Pre-European settlement The colonization of the area How the nation was born The Argentine Civil War How its politics were shaped and changed The Peron era The military Juntas And more... Since 1983, Argentina has enjoyed freedom from the oppressive military rule she endured in the late '70s and early '80s, which eventually resulted in the disastrous campaign in the Malvinas. But corruption and exploitation continue to shadow successive governments, and with inflation running rife, the future of the nation is anything but secure. If you have always been captivated by the often surprising country of Argentina, then The History of Argentina is an audiobook that will improve your understanding of where it fits in the world today and how it got there.
©2021 Aspen Creek Publishing (P)2021 Aspen Creek Publishing
Amazing Credit Repair
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Let’s be very honest, you need to know how the credit system works fully before you can repair your credit score. Beware of shorter audiobooks that do not provide enough information on steps you need to take. This guide will not only teach you credit repair, but also show you methods to keep your credit score high forever. Consider the table of contents below and you will see that this audiobook stands out from the rest. Table of Contents Chapter 1 - What Makes Your Credit Score What It Is? Chapter 2 - The Parts of Your Credit Score Chapter 3 - Credit Card Use and Its Impact on Your Credit Chapter 4 - Debts and Loans Chapter 5 - Things That Are Not Included in Your Credit Report Chapter 6 - What Makes the Three Credit Reporting Bureaus Different? Chapter 7 - The Range of Credit Scores Chapter 8 - The Various Credit Scores Chapter 9 - Marriage and Your Credit Report Chapter 10 - Joint Account Considerations Chapter 12 - Using the Fair Credit Reporting Act Chapter 13 - Handling a Dispute About Your Credit Report Chapter 14 - Using Section 609 to Your Advantage Chapter 15 - Other Sections of the FCRA Chapter 16 - The Use of Section 809 Chapter 17 - Issuing a Consumer Statement Chapter 18 - Public Records on Your Report Chapter 19 - Good vs. Bad Debts Chapter 20 - Your Credit Card Purchases Matter Chapter 21 - The Truth About Credit Card Limits Chapter 22 - Using the Credit Card Act to Your Advantage Chapter 23 - Which Credit Card Should You Pay Off First? Chapter 24 - Using the Fair Credit Billing Act Chapter 25 - The Truth in Lending Act Chapter 26 - The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Chapter 27 - Managing a Balance Transfer on Credit Cards Chapter 28 - Minimum Payments on Your Credit Cards Chapter 29 - Closing or Canceling Accounts Chapter 30 - Closing a Credit Line Chapter 31 - Can You Open New Credit? Chapter 32 - The Risks of a Department Store Card Chapter 33 - Gardening Your Credit Chapter 34 - The Debt Snowball Chapter 35 - The Reverse Snowball Chapter 36 - An Emergency Bank Account Chapter 37 - Consolidating Loans Chapter 38 - Refinancing Your Loans Chapter 39 - The Risk of Using Credit Repair Companies Chapter 40 - Managing Credit Repair If Your Identity Has Been Stolen Chapter 41 - Credit Collection Scams Chapter 42 - When to Sell Items to Improve Your Credit Chapter 43 - A New Credit File Terminology
©2018 Abel Gray (P)2020 Abel Gray
Crusader Castles
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A series of mountain chains frame the Levantine coast, growing in height as they approach modern-day Lebanon. These provided a natural defense along the important coast, and the few passes through these mountain ranges were the focal points of movement and communication. For this reason, these locations were where many crusader castles were erected. Bristling with fortifications, these impressive structures were occupied by orders of knights who came to the Holy Land with the Pope's blessing, and who have gained a most romantic status in history. These Crusaders were called al Faranj ("Franks") by the Arabs in the Holy Land, reflecting the French origins of many of the knights, even though the knights, soldiers, and pilgrims came to the Holy Land from all over Europe, and in particular from southern Italy, Germany, and England. For the men who built and manned these castles, they were much more than buildings surrounded by stone walls or wooden palisades. They were also more than a headquarters for knights and their armies during battle, or a storehouse for goods in the remoteness of the Levant. These castles were the central focal point for those who held them and those trying to conquer them, and it would not be an exaggeration to claim that castles were the nexus for much activity and conflict within the Holy Lands. At the same time, the castles were filled with the hustle and bustle of activity caused by a wide range of actors even in times of relative peace and stability. Men-at-arms were the soldiers who manned the castle, protected the borders of the Crusader states, and followed the orders of their noble knight lords, but the castles also served as a gathering place for skilled craftsmen such as blacksmiths, potters, stone masons, bakers, carpenters, and the like. Many served as religious centers in their own right, containing at least one chapel of either Christian or Muslim faith. The Muslim efforts to reclaim and rule the Levant were just as important and interesting as those of the Crusaders. Initially led by the atabegs of Aleppo, and later by the renowned Saladin (known also as Salah Ed¬Din), various Muslim forces took and retook the Holy City of Jerusalem. The cycle of conflicts between the Crusader states and the Muslim armies was disrupted in 1260 CE when the Mongols, having roved without obstruction across Eurasia, invaded the region with the support of the Armenians and some of the Crusader states. However, they were eventually defeated by the mighty Mamelukes of Egypt, who in turn focused their attention on consolidating their control over the Near East and eradicating the European presence in the region. Finally, in 1302 CE the Mamelukes conquered the last Crusader stronghold at Arwad, leaving one last remaining Crusader state - the Kingdom of Cyprus, which held out until it was invaded by the Ottomans in 1571 CE.
©2016 Charles River Editors (P)2016 Charles River Editors
Intuitive Eating
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Intuitive eating is the opposite of dieting. It takes into consideration the whole person's health and wellness. With traditional diets, when you restrict a certain food item, there is an emotional response. The internal response occurs when a forbidden food is eaten, such as feelings of guilt or failure. Success is short-lived if restrictions in caloric intake and fasting cause the opposite to occur later: over-eating or cheating. The intuitive approach takes into consideration your internal signals and responses, not the number of calories or carbs you need to limit or keep track of. The idea of this method is to stop the refusal of food choices based on rules. Listen to your body's response and emotional needs first, and the full benefit of intuitive eating will follow.
©2019 Kyle Sandstrom (P)2019 Kyle Sandstrom
The Patty Hearst Kidnapping
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For most of the 20th century, the name Hearst was most closely associated with one of America's most famous (and infamous) newspaper magnates, William Garrison Hearst, whose life was the inspiration for Citizen Kane. But in the 1970s, his granddaughter Patricia made headlines thanks to a series of events that would wind up being one of the most bizarre chapters of the 20th century. In 1974, Hearst was a 19 year old college student at Berkeley when she was kidnapped by members of the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA), an obscure left-wing group with ties to the local area. In fact, the SLA abducted Hearst in part because she lived nearby, and it was hoped that her famous lineage would help them ransom her, either in exchange for imprisoned members of their group or for money that could be donated throughout the community. Those plans would never come to fruition, and as the SLA got more and more frustrated, they continued threatening their captive. Hearst recalled that the group's leader, Donald DeFreeze, "told me that the war council had decided or was thinking about killing me or me staying with them, and that I better start thinking about that as a possibility." The Heart kidnapping helped propel the SLA into the headlines, but what followed was almost too much for anyone to believe. Whether through coercion or some other factors, Hearst became the SLA's most high profile member, and she was involved in the group's robbery of the Sunset District branch of the Hibernia Bank in San Francisco. Surveillance photos of Hearst carrying a gun shocked the nation, and Patty immediately became one of the country's most notorious fugitives. When she was caught in 1975, Hearst called herself an "Urban Guerilla" and continued to be an advocate of the SLA, but within weeks, within weeks she had disavowed the group. As a result, the trial would hinge on issues like Stockholm Syndrome, coercion, rape, and even the belief that Hearst had been brainwashed. While the prosecution tried to depict her as being a willing bank robber, her defense argued, "There was talk about her dying, and she wanted to survive." Eventually, she was convicted and sentenced to seven years in jail by a judge, who asserted "rebellious young people who, for whatever reason, become revolutionaries and voluntarily commit criminal acts, will be punished." However, her sentence was commuted by President Carter a few years later, and President Clinton pardoned her altogether decades later. To this day, the Hearst case remains controversial and is still the subject of debate. Through it all, Hearst has claimed she had virtually no free will: "I had been, you know, held in the closet for two months and, you know, abused in all manner of ways. I was very good at doing what I was told."
©2016 Charles River Editors (P)2017 Charles River Editors
The Gnostic Mystery
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Comparative studies often reveal similarities between greatly different cultures, even if those cultures are geographically separated by thousands of miles or historically distinct by thousands of years. This has been especially true in religion where similar ideas have been propounded by tribes or clans that have on the surface no contact historically or geographically with one another. For the phenomenologist, this kind of transcultural link or synchronicity is important because it raises the question of how religious ideas emerge and develop over time. Are religious ideas part of an innate, biological, developmental sequence that manifest over the course of human evolution? Or are religious ideas simply the product of historical transfusion, played over the course in time where one tribe touches another tribe thereby transforming concepts in a very material and socially determinable way? Although this thesis does not answer those profound questions, it does provide a remarkable example of religious synchronicity, where two diverse spiritual traditions, Gnostic and Sant, posit very similar ideas about salvation and the nature of God. In this thesis, I demonstrate how Gnostic and Sant Mat ideas concerning ontology, cosmology, and soteriology are remarkably close, despite the fact that the Gnostic tradition arose in the Middle East in the first and second century C.E. and that Sant Mat emerged in North India in the 14th and 15th century. My main sources are the Nag Hammadi Library for the Gnostic tradition and the writings of Tulsi Sahib and Shiv Dayal Singh for the Sant tradition.
©2015 Andrea Diem-Lane (P)2016 Andrea Diem-Lane
The Psychology of Not Giving a F--k 101
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F--k it! That's what you should be saying. But what are you really saying instead? Are you saying, "I'm worried about my looks" or "What does she think of me?" If you are preoccupied with worry and stress about unimportant things, it's time to just start saying "f--k it!" We humans tend to worry needlessly about things that don't really matter. All of this worry causes you tons of stress. Stress weighs on your body like a 10-ton brick, crushing your spirit and destroying your health. This book is all about vanquishing that stress so that you can finally be happy. It is not some difficult self-improvement philosophy that entails lots of steps and self-analysis. It is really quite simple: Start choosing what you care about and say "f--k it" to stuff that doesn't matter! There is no need to spend your life paralyzed with worry. You should be enjoying life and living instead. You're only here for a finite period of time. So learn how to stop worrying about that which won't kill you and focus instead on enjoying your life. Unless something is a matter of life or death, it is not worth worrying about so much. This book teaches you how to carefully choose what you need to care about. It helps you reduce stress and enjoy life more. Finally, you will learn how to liberate yourself from worry and care without stress. This book is sure to bring you relaxation, peace, and a renewed vigor for life. And you can accomplish all of that just by saying, "F--k it!"
©2017 Michael Pace (P)2017 Michael Pace
Thomas Jefferson: The Failures and Greatness of an Ordinary Man
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To study Jefferson is to ascend a mountain, its peak awash in veiling mists. He was the embodiment of the enlightenment man, the perfect synthesis of classicist, scientist, and visionary. How can we hope to understand such a towering figure? The Sage of Monticello, deified in American politics, speaks across the ages like a patriotic Moses, or Buddha, or Christ. Or so his disciples would have us believe. The real Thomas Jefferson was an ordinary man, with all the usual failings. Molded by the culture of the Virginia planter class, he fought against tyranny while oppressing his own slaves. He institutionalized racist attitudes, bickered with his rivals, lusted after other men's wives, and kept his own mixed-race children in bondage. Yet his accomplishments are too spectacular to be denied. The Declaration of Independence, the Louisiana Purchase, he even abolished taxes (for a while). As a Founding Father, his contributions eclipsed all the rest. Without Jefferson, the American experiment might have ended before it began. So how can we make sense of his personal failings in the context of his great works? Thomas Jefferson: The Failures and Greatness of an Ordinary Man looks at Jefferson from the ground up, finding handholds in his love of Greek literature and fine wine, his affection for friends and family, and the compromises he deemed necessary for the survival of the nation. By exploring his relationships, the listener is invited into Jefferson's sanctum sanctorum, to stare unblinking at his complexity and follow truth where it leads.
©2016 Jonathan Sistine (P)2016 Jonathan Sistine
Dark Psychology and Manipulation
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Would you like to learn the precious, obscure art that the rich, powerful, and well-connected people have used to control society for years? Have you ever done something and asked yourself "Why did I do it?" Well, you must know that you did those actions or those expenses simply because someone influenced you. Mental manipulation happens every day without most people noticing it. So, sit down next to the fireplace, and let me tell you how the power of persuasion and manipulation works. Through these three books, you will discover how to influence people and learn how to read them as if they were an open book and have them ready to tell you even their most hidden secrets. You will discover how to put thoughts into people's minds by convincing them that they are their own. In How to Influence People, you will learn: The biggest mistake you make trying to read people The tools and techniques used to influence others How not to let your body betray you and make your body language consistent with your thoughts The secret to detecting and uncovering manipulative behavior Steps to discover people's true desires and how to use them to your advantage How to show your weaknesses and exploit them on your behalf. In NLP Dark Psychology and Dark Psychology Secrets, you will learn How to work on your beliefs and how to change them for the better How to use NLP to work on depression and feelings of anxiety An analysis of some examples of manipulation that we can find in everyday life Techniques for dealing with stress, depression, and anxiety An analysis of the mind map to discover how ideas and beliefs take shape And much more... Make your life better! Buy this bundle now!
©2020 J.R. Smith (P)2020 J.R. Smith
Excel: The Ultimate Comprehensive Step-By-Step Guide to Strategies in Excel Programming (Formulas, Shortcuts and Spreadsheets)
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Did you know that there was a lot more you can do with Excel than just manipulating and entering data? Were you looking for a way to learn the different strategies and techniques you can apply in Excel? If you did, you must definitely listen to this audiobook. You might have gathered the basic information about Microsoft Excel and how you can manipulate or format data in Excel. You would also have information on how you can use different statements in Excel to perform repetitive tasks. There is, however, more to Excel that just VBA and formatting of data. You can perform different types of analysis in Excel based on your data. If you have come to learn more about what you can do with Excel, you have come to the right place. This book sheds some light on the different strategies that you can use in Excel. You will learn more about how to paste data, what types of formatting you can use, and how you can use different formulae and graphs to help you understand your data better. Over the course of this book, you will gather information on: How to add or delete rows and columns in a worksheet How to identify and remove duplicates in the data set How to use the "Paste Special" option in Excel How to sort data using multiple sort levels What are different functions that one can use in Excel to perform numerous operations How to use "Autofill" What are some simple mathematical operations that can be performed in Excel What are some shortcuts in Excel If you are looking at different ways to improve your skills in Excel, buy the audiobook now.
©2019 Kevin Clark (P)2019 Kevin Clark
Carcassonne: The History and Legacy of the Castles, Campaigns, and Crimes in France's Fabled Walled City
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Posted by the Porte Narbonne, or Narbonne Gate, the entrance of the fabled La Cite in Carcassonne is a striking bust that is often missed upon first glance, for it is overshadowed by the exquisitely preserved, millennia-old citadel in its background. But standing before the porte, her face draws one in - round, with plump cheeks, thin arches for eyebrows that follow the shape of her large, downturned eyes, wavy hair peeking out of her wimple - reminiscent of the "celestial" suns with human faces often seen in the bedroom décor of a hip, teenage girl from the '90s. Gaze upon her from a certain angle and distance, and it seems as if one of the iconic conical roofs behind her doubles as a russet-hued hennin. Garbed in a fine gown with flower accents embroidered on her sleeves and a fussy wimple and veil, the joyfully radiant face that welcomes visitors into the citadel hardly appears to be the "heroine" type. Rather, the way she is depicted here is what usually springs to mind at the mention of a classic damsel in distress. That being said, while this particular damsel was indeed distressed, she relied on no one to not only save herself from the plight at hand, but the entire citadel itself. This damsel, as inscribed on the plaque underneath the bust, is the beloved Dame Carcas, often billed by the locals as the star of the town's origin story. Carcassonne today is the capital of the Aude department in the Occitanie region of southwestern France, about 58 miles from Toulouse. It lies by the eastward bend of the glittering cobalt waters of the River Aude, which serves as a barrier between the two towns of the city: the Cité and the Ville Basse. It is the old Cité that attracts most of Carcassonne's visitors (three million of them each year), for it houses the historic fortress that looks like it came straight out of a fairy tale and supposedly became the muse behind the captivating castles featured in Walt Disney's acclaimed 1959 classic, Sleeping Beauty. But this breathtaking town is so much more than just the perfect spot for wedding shoots and social media narcissism, for it is a place that oozes medieval history. Carcassonne: The History and Legacy of the Castles, Campaigns, and Crimes in France's Fabled Walled City examines the origins of the site and its sweeping history.
©2018 Charles River Editors (P)2018 Charles River Editors
Hacking
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This audiobook will help you learn to hack in an easy and step-by-step method. Previously, only computer networks were getting hacked, but in today’s modern world, technology has grown immensely, and now, many other fields are vulnerable to hacking. From laptops to smartphones to printers, our devices are getting more prone to hacking, as hackers target common users to get access to their confidential information or bank details. We are all familiar with the term “hacking”. But have you ever wondered what it really is? What are the different types of hackers? Who are the target victims of hackers? What things can be hacked by a hacker? How is it done? All these questions are answered here in this book. This audiobook will cover all the aspects of hacking including: Hacking a website Hacking tools you must know, including password crackers Hacking case studies Security breaches XSS security Bluetooth hacking Captcha techniques Spam, Trojan horses, spoofing, malware, and more Virus vs. spyware - what is the difference? Are cookies safe? And much more! It has been designed to prepare you to understand how you can keep yourself safe from hackers, the best practices for developing hack-resilient web applications, and details about cyber theft and its consequences. So, what are you waiting for? Get the audiobook now!
©2019 Kevin Clark (P)2019 Kevin Clark
East Germany: The History and Legacy of the Soviet Satellite State Established after World War II
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In the wake of World War II, the European continent was devastated, and the conflict left the Soviet Union and the United States as uncontested superpowers. This ushered in over 45 years of the Cold War and a political alignment of Western democracies against the Communist Soviet bloc that produced conflict with allies on each side fighting, even as the American and Soviet militaries never engaged each other. Though it never got "hot", the Cold War was a tense era until the dissolution of the USSR, and nothing symbolized the split more than the Berlin Wall, which literally divided the city. Berlin had been a flash point even before World War II ended, and the city was occupied by the different Allies even as the close of the war turned them into adversaries. After the Soviets' blockade of West Berlin was prevented by the Berlin Airlift, the Eastern Bloc and the Western powers continued to control different sections of the city, and by the 1960s, East Germany was pushing for a solution to the problem of an enclave of freedom within its borders. West Berlin was a haven for highly-educated East Germans who wanted freedom and a better life in the West, and this "brain drain" was threatening the survival of the East German economy. In order to stop this, access to the West through West Berlin had to be cut off, so in August 1961, Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev authorized East German leader Walter Ulbricht to begin construction of what would become known as the Berlin Wall. The wall, begun on Sunday August 13, would eventually surround the city, in spite of global condemnation, and the Berlin Wall itself would become the symbol for Communist repression in the Eastern Bloc. It also ended Khrushchev's attempts to conclude a peace treaty among the Four Powers (the Soviets, the Americans, the United Kingdom, and France) and the two German states. Things came to a head in 1989. With rapid change throughout Europe, the wall faced a challenge it could not contain, the challenge of democracy’s spread. On the night of November 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall was effectively removed from the midst of the city it so long divided. Of course, the Berlin Wall also literally divided West Germany from East Germany. Until the unification of the country again in 1990, East Germany was predicated on, fueled by, and in the end, contingent on, the superpowers' rivalry. The history of East Germany was a remarkable one, from its chaotic origins through its ossification as a Stalinist regime, until the country collapsed along with the Berlin Wall. And in many ways, the legacy of East Germany is still around today; not only is Germany still marked by the division, but in some respects, the old frontier still represents different expectations, social conditions, and worldviews. East Germany: The History and Legacy of the Soviet Satellite State Established after World War II examines the controversial country and its place in the Cold War.
©2017 Charles River Editors (P)2017 Charles River Editors