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An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding is a book by David Hume, a philosopher from the 18th century. Hume is known for being an empiricist philosopher, meaning he believed that sensory experiences and solid evidence are all that matters when it comes to knowledge. Empiricism posits that rationalism and empirical evidence are required to truly be able to “know” anything, that no knowledge is inherent to humans and every person is a blank slate until they gain experiences.

In 1789, the people of France decided to overtake the monarchy of their country in favor of a republic. The French Revolution played out like an echo of the American Revolution of the decade prior, with people rising against their governing bodies. Like the American Revolution, the French Revolution had its dissidents and supporters. Thomas Paine was one such supporter, and Rights of Man was his manifesto in support of people fighting for liberty.

Claire Maltisse, computer hacker extraordinaire, is accustomed to playing dangerous games…online. But her work as part of the Rider team thrusts her into the forefront of physical danger. When she’s targeted for extermination by the Titan private security team, she must forge unlikely allies and rely on her own savvy skills to bring down the enemy. But her life and her heart are on the line.

Peter Voogd, author of 6 Months to 6 Figures and founder of the prestigious Game Changers Academy, talks with successful entrepreneurs on how they built their multimillion-dollar businesses from the ground up. Learn from Lori Harder, Tom Bilyeu, and more about the importance of pulling power from rock-bottom moments, staying passionate and persistent, and how to genuinely provide value to others.

If you too are in a place where you don’t see any light at the end of the tunnel, then let me introduce you to a revolutionary discovery that changed my life: the vagus nerve. New research has revealed that this miracle nerve is the missing link to treating depression and anxiety and other incurable diseases such as Alzheimer’s and epilepsy.

John Remington. A hit man hired to take out the evilest of men. He likes his job. The money. The no-questions-asked contracts. But there’s a turning point in every man’s life. His comes in the form of a beautiful woman being marked for nothing more than a cure she can offer the world. An easy prey becomes his tangled mess. The hit man becomes the hunted.

Believed to be dead. John Remington is resurrected after two years of being held captive by the men who had employed him. They’ve failed in breaking him, but one last secret exposed will either give them what they want...or revenge will become his sole motivation to survive his torture. His assassination skills will be perfected, tried, and implemented on innocent people in order for him to be released. He has to prove to them that they’ve broken him and he’ll be loyal to their cause. The target is the President of the United States.

If so, rest assured as we come together to reveal the latest scientific news on the human body’s superhighway: the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is one of humanity’s most well-kept secrets and the groundbreaking truth behind this completely untapped aspect of human physiology is something that is sure to set anyone free. Even if none of the above questions are of your concern and you are simply looking to optimize your current health, activation, and stimulation of the vagus nerve far supersede any other self-care practice you have tried before.

Jack London is primarily known for his novels and short stories that center around the natural world. The Road is a more personal story and takes listeners through London’s experiences in poverty in the late 1800s, which was the time of the largest economic depression in the US to that day. London writes about his experiences begging, sneaking onto trains, taking on many odd jobs, and evading the police who are out to arrest any vagrants.

In one of the most well-known works of satire, Jonathan Swift puts forth a “modest proposal”. Swift begins by outlining the suffering that the starving beggars in Ireland experience daily. He paints a grim picture of the plight these people face to help the listener relate to the situation before turning the tables and suggesting that to alleviate the economic troubles of the poor, their children could be sold as food to the upper class. The shock from this sudden change is expounded by Swift’s continued explanation of the proposal.

In The Prince, it is asserted that a good ruler is one who works for the benefit of the state at all times, even when this requires acting immorally or unethically. Basically, the ends justify the means, even if the means are killing innocent people, blackmailing, and being deceitful. This idea was contentious then and now - many people believe that rulers should act with kindness and lawfulness above all, rather than bending ethics to achieve the ends they want.

This book was designed to make the journey of breaking overthinking accessible to everyone. Each obstacle is presented as a chain and by breaking the five chains of overthinking, you can free your mind and rediscover yourself. I’m going to be honest with you. It’s not going to be easy. Overthinking is something most people have become accustomed to and the sacrifices required to break the chains of overthinking are significant. This book won’t give you results overnight because it’s simply not possible.

Cursed thief Cord relies on his partner, Nenn, to recover his body, stash the money, and convince the authorities that there are no leads left to follow. They spend their days hitting low-tier lenders and banks, but after a botched robbery, Cord begins to think they need something bigger, something that will set them up for life. When that thing happens to be a heist no one else in the kingdom has the stones to pull off, he gathers a group of rogues with a particular set of talents....

The city of Templar has always been a little strange. Monsters slither out of the lakes, a zombie rises up every few years, and from time to time, some of the people go missing for no reason. But the supernatural occurrences have been happening more and more frequently lately, and it may have something to do with the all-powerful demon that’s living in Mrs. Grunberg’s basement.

Social Skills: Simple Techniques to Manage Your Shyness, Improve Conversations, Develop Your Charisma and Make Friends in No Time is a pragmatic audiobook authored in a down-to-earth manner showing exactly how to develop your social skills. You can unlock your potential by applying the tips shared in this audiobook.

What would it be like to become a confident person and a great conversationalist? How do you get past the paralyzing fear that grips you every time you want to talk to a group of people? Wouldn’t it be nice to be at the center of attention for once? If you want to overcome your shyness, take charge of your social life professionally and personally, then listen to this audiobook. Confidence: Simple, Proven Methods to Manage Anxiety and Shyness, and Transform Your Personal and Professional Life explores social anxiety and provides practical tips that will transform your life.

Does the thought of speaking before a crowd send chills down your spine? Do you find the thought of getting a standing ovation to be magical and wonder if it can ever happen to you? If these are your questions then this book has all the answers for you. Public speaking may seem complex, but it’s a skill that can be learned and mastered.

Loaded with practical tips, this book covers everything you ever need to know about body language, from gestures and postures to personal and physical space.

The Days After the Music Died is a dystopian novel about a post-EMP world. A family struggles to escape the madness that is burning the cities and reach a refuge they established on a Mississippi River island.

Peter Voogd, author of 6 Months to 6 Figures and founder of the prestigious Game Changers Academy, gets inside the minds of top entrepreneurs, athletes, and motivational speakers and finds out what makes them unstoppable in the pursuit of success. Learn from David Goggins, Gerard Adams, and more about their different paths in life and how it ultimately led all of them to maintaining a strong mindset no matter the obstacle in their way.