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S.N.A.F.U. - A Medical Satire

by Brian D. Kent M.D. ...

S.N.A.F.U. is the satirical fictional story of Snaford University Jewish Hospital which explores the changing dynamics that have had a profound effect on the practice of medicine. As the acronym SNAFU implies, chaos and confusion abound. Nothing is the way it seems. Some may consider this over the top satire, others a cleareyed portrayal of hospital affairs and a clash of cultures— the medical ... Read more

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S.N.A.F.U. is the satirical fictional story of Snaford University Jewish Hospital which explores the changing dynamics that have had a profound effect on the practice of medicine. As the acronym SNAFU implies, chaos and confusion abound. Nothing is the way it seems. Some may consider this over the top satire, others a cleareyed portrayal of hospital affairs and a clash of cultures— the medical
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Violence in the Films of Stephen King

by Jason Clemence, Phoenix Crockett, Mary Findley, Maura Grady, Stephen Indrisano, Brian Kent, Sarah Nilsen, Alexandra Reuber, Matthew S. Muller, Philip L. Simpson, Sarah E. Turner0, Professor or Dr. Michael J. Blouin1, professor Danel Olson3, Tony Magistrale4, Patrick McAleer6 ...

Series series Research in Horror Studies
In Violence in the Films of Stephen King, contributors analyze the theme of violence in the film adaptations of Stephen King’s work—ranging from the earliest films in the King canonto his most recent iterations—through a variety of lenses. Investigating the diverse and varying roles that violence continues to play as both the level of violence and the gendered depictions of violence have evolved, ... Read more

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In Violence in the Films of Stephen King, contributors analyze the theme of violence in the film adaptations of Stephen King’s work—ranging from the earliest films in the King canonto his most recent iterations—through a variety of lenses. Investigating the diverse and varying roles that violence continues to play as both the level of violence and the gendered depictions of violence have evolved,
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Climate Change and National Security

A Country-Level Analysis

by Daniel Moran, Joanna I. Lewis, Carlyle A. Thayer, Paul D. Hutchcroft, Michael S. Malley, T.V. Paul, Daniel Markey, Ali Riaz, Celeste A. Wallander, Edward Schatz0, Chad Briggs1, Stacy D. VanDeveer2, Ibrahim Al-Marashi3, James A. Russell4, Gregory White5, Linda J. Beck6, E. Mark Pires7, Dennis Galvan8, Brian Guy9, Ngonidzashe Munemo0, Kent Eaton1, Jeffrey Cason2 ...

In this unique and innovative contribution to environmental security, an international team of scholars explore and estimate the intermediate-term security risks that climate change may pose for the United States, its allies and partners, and for regional and global order through the year 2030. In profiles of forty-two key countries and regions, each contributor considers the problems that climate ... Read more

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In this unique and innovative contribution to environmental security, an international team of scholars explore and estimate the intermediate-term security risks that climate change may pose for the United States, its allies and partners, and for regional and global order through the year 2030. In profiles of forty-two key countries and regions, each contributor considers the problems that climate
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The Personality of Power

A Theory of Fascism for Anti-Fascist Life

by Brian Massumi ...

Narrated by Kent Klineman ...

Unabridged

14 hours 20 min

"I am the Chosen One!" With this exclamation Donald Trump crowns the national exceptionalism his base upholds with a claim of personal exceptionalism. He leaves no doubt as to the emotional note: "I am your vengeance!" He personifies reaction for the masses. Except, in today's microsegmented social media environment the "masses" no longer exist. Fascism's cultural conditions have shifted. In The ... Read more

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"I am the Chosen One!" With this exclamation Donald Trump crowns the national exceptionalism his base upholds with a claim of personal exceptionalism. He leaves no doubt as to the emotional note: "I am your vengeance!" He personifies reaction for the masses. Except, in today's microsegmented social media environment the "masses" no longer exist. Fascism's cultural conditions have shifted. In The
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Quirky Cannabis Country

by Adele Park ...

Narrated by Steve Campbell, Melissa Sandberg, Pavi Proczko, Alexandra Harbold, Brittany Shamy, Brian Rollins, Rhett Guter, Kent Hayes, Sherri Aldred, Adam Schroeder, Kiki Thompson ...

Series Audiobook 2.0 - Quirky Chronicles of Navel
Unabridged

10 hours 12 min

When marijuana enthusiast Blue McKenna suffers an apocalyptic case of writer's block, reality TV seems like an easy way out. A conglomerate of kooky contestants invades the polygamist community of Navel, Utah, to compete in a TV reality show. Participants include Steven Finch, a lovable stoner who develops a conspiracy theory involving a rock band called the Rectal Surgeons, and Randall Smoot, a ... Read more

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When marijuana enthusiast Blue McKenna suffers an apocalyptic case of writer's block, reality TV seems like an easy way out. A conglomerate of kooky contestants invades the polygamist community of Navel, Utah, to compete in a TV reality show. Participants include Steven Finch, a lovable stoner who develops a conspiracy theory involving a rock band called the Rectal Surgeons, and Randall Smoot, a
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AI L4IR: Leadership and the Fourth Industrial Revolution v1.1

How Did We Get Here and Where Are We Going?

by Kent Kaufman ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Brian E, Digital Voice Liam E, Digital Voice Kent 3 High Quality E ...

Unabridged

15 hours 16 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Humanity’s journey through the Industrial Revolutions has been a testament to our capacity for innovation, each era reshaping society through technological leaps that redefined how we live, work, and connect. At the heart of this narrative are the leaders driving change, from those who have built platforms to secure nations to those who have ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Humanity’s journey through the Industrial Revolutions has been a testament to our capacity for innovation, each era reshaping society through technological leaps that redefined how we live, work, and connect. At the heart of this narrative are the leaders driving change, from those who have built platforms to secure nations to those who have
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NASA and the American South

Narrated by Kent Klineman ...

Unabridged

14 hours 28 min

During the Cold War, federal funding for the space program transformed the southern United States as NASA built most of its major new facilities in the region and invested heavily in Project Apollo. This volume examines the economic, social, political, and cultural impacts of NASA on the South since the space program was founded in 1958 and explores how the program's strong relationship to the ... Read more

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During the Cold War, federal funding for the space program transformed the southern United States as NASA built most of its major new facilities in the region and invested heavily in Project Apollo. This volume examines the economic, social, political, and cultural impacts of NASA on the South since the space program was founded in 1958 and explores how the program's strong relationship to the
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Brendan Behan: Borstal Boy, The Quare Fellow and The Hostage

Three BBC Radio Full-Cast Productions

by Brendan Behan ...

Narrated by Joseph Ayre, Ewan Bailey, Samuel James, Gerard McDermott, Michael Duffy, John Hewitt, Brendan Coyle, Jonny Holden, Leah Marks, Louis Rolston, Michael Baguley, Brian Kidd, Anne Kent, Ann Callanan, Full cast ...

Unabridged

4 hours 12 min

A collection of some of the rockstar playwright’s finest workBrendan Behan is widely remembered as a hard-drinking, wise-cracking writer who turned up roaring drunk for interviews and cared little for authority. But he was more than just a hell-raising celebrity. His wit, expressive use of language and understanding of human nature made his writing famous around the world, and his masterpieces The ... Read more

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A collection of some of the rockstar playwright’s finest workBrendan Behan is widely remembered as a hard-drinking, wise-cracking writer who turned up roaring drunk for interviews and cared little for authority. But he was more than just a hell-raising celebrity. His wit, expressive use of language and understanding of human nature made his writing famous around the world, and his masterpieces The
... Read more

Cold, Hungry and in the Dark

Exploding the Natural Gas Supply Myth

by Bill Powers ...

An energy industry insider delivers hard truths about the reality of fracking.Conventional wisdom has North America entering a new era of energy abundance thanks to shale gas. But has industry been honest? Cold, Hungry and in the Dark argues that declining productivity combined with increasing demand will trigger a crisis that will cause prices to skyrocket, damage the economy, and have a profound ... Read more

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An energy industry insider delivers hard truths about the reality of fracking.Conventional wisdom has North America entering a new era of energy abundance thanks to shale gas. But has industry been honest? Cold, Hungry and in the Dark argues that declining productivity combined with increasing demand will trigger a crisis that will cause prices to skyrocket, damage the economy, and have a profound
... Read more
Waking the Giant

How a changing climate triggers earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanoes

by Bill McGuire ...

Twenty thousand years ago our planet was an icehouse. Temperatures were down six degrees; ice sheets kilometres thick buried much of Europe and North America and sea levels were 130m lower. The following 15 millennia saw an astonishing transformation as our planet metamorphosed into the temperate world upon which our civilisation has grown and thrived. One of the most dynamic periods in Earth ... Read more

$14.29 USD

Twenty thousand years ago our planet was an icehouse. Temperatures were down six degrees; ice sheets kilometres thick buried much of Europe and North America and sea levels were 130m lower. The following 15 millennia saw an astonishing transformation as our planet metamorphosed into the temperate world upon which our civilisation has grown and thrived. One of the most dynamic periods in Earth
... Read more
When the Rivers Run Dry

Water--The Defining Crisis of the Twenty-first Century

by Fred Pearce ...

In this groundbreaking book, veteran science correspondent Fred Pearce travels to more than thirty countries to examine the current state of crucial water sources. Deftly weaving together the complicated scientific, economic, and historic dimensions of the world water crisis, he provides our most complete portrait yet of this growing danger and its ramifications for us all. ... Read more

$14.99 USD

In this groundbreaking book, veteran science correspondent Fred Pearce travels to more than thirty countries to examine the current state of crucial water sources. Deftly weaving together the complicated scientific, economic, and historic dimensions of the world water crisis, he provides our most complete portrait yet of this growing danger and its ramifications for us all.
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Permaculture and Climate Change Adaptation

by Thomas Henfry, Gil Penha-Lopes ...

Permaculture is a design system for sustainable human habitats and basis of a worldwide citizen-led movement present in over 100 countries.For decades, permaculture practitioners have devised creative responses to changes in local climatic conditions. In doing so, they have developed a collective knowledge and experience invaluable to global efforts to address climate change.This book seeks to ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Permaculture is a design system for sustainable human habitats and basis of a worldwide citizen-led movement present in over 100 countries.For decades, permaculture practitioners have devised creative responses to changes in local climatic conditions. In doing so, they have developed a collective knowledge and experience invaluable to global efforts to address climate change.This book seeks to
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