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The female Freemason - Conspiracy

Historical Novel - Part One

by Michael Hartmann ...

When Anna, a college student, tells her friend Sara the little-known story behind Karl May at the Plitvice Lakes, she has no idea that she is touching on a decades-old secret. In 1879, Karl May and his great love, Emma Pollmer, flee from a powerful Masonic order determined to prevent their relationship at any cost. But in Stuttgart, Emma stumbles upon clues that will change her life forever: a ... Read more

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When Anna, a college student, tells her friend Sara the little-known story behind Karl May at the Plitvice Lakes, she has no idea that she is touching on a decades-old secret. In 1879, Karl May and his great love, Emma Pollmer, flee from a powerful Masonic order determined to prevent their relationship at any cost. But in Stuttgart, Emma stumbles upon clues that will change her life forever: a
... Read more
Participatory Grantmaking in Philanthropy

How Democratizing Decision-Making Shifts Power to Communities

by Jasmine McGinnis Johnson, David Suárez, Kelly Husted, Emily Finchum-Mason, Mirenda Megheilli, Elizabeth Barajas-Roman, Elizabeth Dale0, Anne Katahira1, Jen Bokoff2, Melanie Kawano-Chiu3, Karla Nicholson4, Julia Dundorf5, Bart Westdijk6, Sarah Huang7, William Schambra8, Michael Hartmann9, Terry Odendahl0, Laura Garcia1, Stephanie Boddie2, Tracy Rone3, Marissa Jackson4, Katie Carter5 ...

Series series Georgetown Studies in Philanthropy, Nonprofits, and Nongovernmental Organizations
A new community-based framework assessing the impact of participatory grantmaking on philanthropyInstitutional foundations are influential, yet it can be difficult to understand how they operate. How do their staff members make decisions? What impact do these decisions have on nonprofits, civil society, and democracy more broadly? One practice that holds promise for demystifying this relationship ... Read more

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A new community-based framework assessing the impact of participatory grantmaking on philanthropyInstitutional foundations are influential, yet it can be difficult to understand how they operate. How do their staff members make decisions? What impact do these decisions have on nonprofits, civil society, and democracy more broadly? One practice that holds promise for demystifying this relationship
... Read more
Hell's Own Thunder

by Leigh Michael Hartmann ...

Hell's Own Thunder combines a ruthless internationally sought terrorist, a crusty old man, a 55 year-old airplane and a 15 year old teenage girl in action and adventure that will leave the reader breathless at the end. And to add some flavor, add Rufus and over 50 of the most supremely trained troops the US has ever assembled. ... Read more

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Hell's Own Thunder combines a ruthless internationally sought terrorist, a crusty old man, a 55 year-old airplane and a 15 year old teenage girl in action and adventure that will leave the reader breathless at the end. And to add some flavor, add Rufus and over 50 of the most supremely trained troops the US has ever assembled.
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The Wall

by Leigh Michael Hartmann ...

It is the closing days of the Civil War. Grant is pressing Lee harder than ever in Richmond. Lee has stashed some troops and supplies in a nearby town. With those supplies and reinforcements, Lee can delay the close of the war and sue for peace. The President and the Secretary of War have other plans. General Emmett Hanson is charged with capturing the supplies and troops-thereby denying Lee his ... Read more

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It is the closing days of the Civil War. Grant is pressing Lee harder than ever in Richmond. Lee has stashed some troops and supplies in a nearby town. With those supplies and reinforcements, Lee can delay the close of the war and sue for peace. The President and the Secretary of War have other plans. General Emmett Hanson is charged with capturing the supplies and troops-thereby denying Lee his
... Read more
Audiobook

Healing the Wounds of Sexual Addiction: A Compassionate Path to Recovery, Rebuilding Trust, and Restoring Self‑Worth

by Michael Hartmann ...

Narrated by Michael Hartmann ...

Unabridged

1 hour 47 min

Transform the devastation of betrayal trauma and compulsive sexual behavior into a roadmap for relationship repair. Whether you are struggling with destructive habits or reeling from a partner's secrecy, this gentle approach provides immediate emotional safety. Step out of crisis mode and make sense of the chaos without shame or graphic clinical jargon.Rebuild shattered trust and secure your ... Read more

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Transform the devastation of betrayal trauma and compulsive sexual behavior into a roadmap for relationship repair. Whether you are struggling with destructive habits or reeling from a partner's secrecy, this gentle approach provides immediate emotional safety. Step out of crisis mode and make sense of the chaos without shame or graphic clinical jargon.Rebuild shattered trust and secure your
... Read more
Audiobook

Number Theory: A Gentle Introduction to the Hidden Patterns and Logic of Integers

by Michael Hartmann ...

Narrated by Michael Hartmann ...

Unabridged

2 hours 3 min

Unlock the hidden logic of prime numbers and master mathematical algorithms without reading a single complex equation. This calming, story-driven audio experience transforms abstract math into an accessible mental workout perfect for your morning commute or focused study sessions. Grasp the absolute certainty of proofs while exploring the endlessly fascinating rules that govern whole numbers ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unlock the hidden logic of prime numbers and master mathematical algorithms without reading a single complex equation. This calming, story-driven audio experience transforms abstract math into an accessible mental workout perfect for your morning commute or focused study sessions. Grasp the absolute certainty of proofs while exploring the endlessly fascinating rules that govern whole numbers
... Read more
Audiobook

History of Nuclear Power: From Early Discoveries to Today’s Reactors, Accidents, and the Future of Clean Energy

by Michael Hartmann ...

Narrated by Michael Hartmann ...

Unabridged

2 hours

Trace the volatile evolution of atomic energy, from secretive wartime weapons races to today's urgent clean power debates. Perfect for your morning commute, this thought-provoking narrative transforms a complex scientific timeline into a gripping geopolitical thriller.Witness how a strange glow in a nineteenth-century laboratory triggered global superpower rivalries, devastating meltdowns, and ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Trace the volatile evolution of atomic energy, from secretive wartime weapons races to today's urgent clean power debates. Perfect for your morning commute, this thought-provoking narrative transforms a complex scientific timeline into a gripping geopolitical thriller.Witness how a strange glow in a nineteenth-century laboratory triggered global superpower rivalries, devastating meltdowns, and
... Read more
Audiobook

Soil Science for Regenerative Agriculture: Build Living Soils, Boost Yields, and Heal Your Farm Ecosystem From the Ground Up

by Michael Hartmann ...

Narrated by Michael Hartmann ...

Unabridged

1 hour 50 min

Transform lifeless dirt into a thriving ecosystem to boost crop yields and master regenerative agriculture. Whether you are walking the pastures at dawn or listening from the tractor cab, this grounded guide empowers you to stop fighting nature. Every handful of earth holds a living, breathing community ready to build lasting farm resilience.Step away from endless chemical inputs and embrace the ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Transform lifeless dirt into a thriving ecosystem to boost crop yields and master regenerative agriculture. Whether you are walking the pastures at dawn or listening from the tractor cab, this grounded guide empowers you to stop fighting nature. Every handful of earth holds a living, breathing community ready to build lasting farm resilience.Step away from endless chemical inputs and embrace the
... Read more
Audiobook

Concise History of the Mamluk Sultanate, A: How Warrior-Slaves Stopped the Mongols

by Michael Hartmann ...

Narrated by Michael Hartmann ...

Unabridged

1 hour 51 min

Experience the gripping military history of elite warrior-slaves who seized a medieval empire and stopped the Mongols. Perfect for an intense historical deep-dive during your daily commute, this dramatic narrative transports you to thirteenth-century Egypt and Syria. Witness the ultimate underdog story as imported youths rise from the steppe to the royal throne.Whether you are engaging in focused ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Experience the gripping military history of elite warrior-slaves who seized a medieval empire and stopped the Mongols. Perfect for an intense historical deep-dive during your daily commute, this dramatic narrative transports you to thirteenth-century Egypt and Syria. Witness the ultimate underdog story as imported youths rise from the steppe to the royal throne.Whether you are engaging in focused
... Read more
Audiobook

History of Amsterdam: 800 Years Built on Water and Trade

by Michael Hartmann ...

Narrated by Michael Hartmann ...

Unabridged

1 hour 56 min

Trace the dramatic rise of a muddy medieval hamlet into an unstoppable epicenter of global commerce and urban history. Perfect for an immersive daily commute, this sweeping narrative transports you directly to the waterlogged origins of a metropolis defined by relentless ambition. Step onto the early dikes and witness a society engineering its own destiny against the sea.Whether you are armchair ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Trace the dramatic rise of a muddy medieval hamlet into an unstoppable epicenter of global commerce and urban history. Perfect for an immersive daily commute, this sweeping narrative transports you directly to the waterlogged origins of a metropolis defined by relentless ambition. Step onto the early dikes and witness a society engineering its own destiny against the sea.Whether you are armchair
... Read more
Audiobook

Sand and Beaches for Beginners: A Simple Introduction to the Science of Coastlines

by Michael Hartmann ...

Narrated by Michael Hartmann ...

Unabridged

1 hour 44 min

Decode the hidden language of the shoreline and turn a relaxing coastal walk into a captivating earth science adventure. Whether you are commuting, embarking on an oceanfront road trip, or simply seeking an informative nature escape, this immersive audio experience permanently transforms how you view the sand beneath your feet.Zoom out from a single microscopic grain to witness the massive, awe ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Decode the hidden language of the shoreline and turn a relaxing coastal walk into a captivating earth science adventure. Whether you are commuting, embarking on an oceanfront road trip, or simply seeking an informative nature escape, this immersive audio experience permanently transforms how you view the sand beneath your feet.Zoom out from a single microscopic grain to witness the massive, awe
... Read more
Audiobook

History of Kyiv: 1,500 Years of Faith, Power, and Survival

by Michael Hartmann ...

Narrated by Michael Hartmann ...

Unabridged

2 hours 5 min

Dive into an epic Eastern European history of survival, where one defiant city withstands empires to forge its destiny. Perfect for your daily commute, this gripping historical narrative transforms the ancient bluffs of the Dnipro River into a vibrant theater of faith, shifting power, and unbreakable human resilience.Whether you are seeking a deep-focus learning experience or an inspiring saga of ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dive into an epic Eastern European history of survival, where one defiant city withstands empires to forge its destiny. Perfect for your daily commute, this gripping historical narrative transforms the ancient bluffs of the Dnipro River into a vibrant theater of faith, shifting power, and unbreakable human resilience.Whether you are seeking a deep-focus learning experience or an inspiring saga of
... Read more