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  Luke Skywalker Can't Read - And...

  Ryan Britt

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  Essayist Ryan Britt got a sex education from dirty pictures of dinosaurs, made out with Jar Jar Binks at midnight, and figured out how to kick depression with a Doctor Who Netflix binge. Alternating between personal anecdote, hilarious insight, and smart analysis, Luke Skywalker Can't Read contends that Barbarella is good for you, that monster movies are just romantic comedies with commitment issues, that Dracula and Sherlock Holmes are total hipsters, and, most shockingly, shows how virtually everyone in the Star Wars universe is functionally illiterate.  Romp through time and space, from the circus sideshows of 100 years ago to the Comic Cons of today, from darkest corners of the galaxy to the comfort of your couch. For anyone who pretended their flashlight was a lightsaber, stood in line for a movie at midnight, or dreamed that they were abducted by aliens, Luke Skywalker Can't Read is full of answers to questions you haven't thought to ask.

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  The Journey of Alvar Núñez...

  ALVAR NUÑEZ CABEZA DE VACA

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  Few stories of shipwreck and survival can equal that of the 16th century Spaniard Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca who, cast ashore near present day (USA) Tampa Bay, Florida, in 1528, survived eight years of hand-to-mouth existence among the Indians of the South and Southwest, and who walked on foot across the plains to the Pacific Coast, arriving in Mexico in 1536. In 1542 he published an account of his adventures, and the present reading is based on Fanny Bandelier’s English translation of that text.Cabeza de Vaca, along with three other survivors, two Spaniards and a North African (Estévanico, a black slave) endured incredible hardships. Cabeza da Vaca was, himself, at first enslaved by the Indians, forced to dig roots with his bare hands for food. However, he soon showed powers of adaptation that allowed him to survive. He became a trader, bartering “seashells and cockles” from the coast for hides, red ochre, flint, and deer hair tassels from the inland tribes. “Trade suited me well,” he writes, “because it gave me liberty to go where I pleased.” The Indians “rejoiced greatly when seeing me and I would bring them what they needed, and those who did not know me would desire and endeavor to meet me for sake of my fame.” Cabeza de Vaca’s “fame” soon grew to include a reputation as a healer. In return for his “cures,” the Indians gave him “all that they had,” which included food, often in perilously short supply.The success of the survivors’ final overland treck in search of Spanish settlement reflected their comprehension of Indian customs and values. They were passed along from one tribe to another, accompanied by an ontourage of friendly natives. At each stop, Cabeza de Vaca saw to it that the food and presents he received were distributed to his followers by their chiefs, thus ensuring their loyalty.After eight years among the Indians, Cabeza de Vaca had a hard time adjusting to “civilization.” He writes that the Spanish governor in Mexico “received us very well, giving us what he had, for us to dress in; but for many days I could bear no clothing, nor could we sleep except on the bare floor.” His first person narrative is an exciting tale of survival “against the odds.”(Introduction by Sue Anderson)

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  Music For Dogs To Sleep

  Music For Dogs To Sleep

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  This audio book features soothing music for dogs, curated to help your faithful friend relax - while you're out and about.Scientific studies show that certain frequencies can influence the mood of dogs. British veterinarians therefore use the selected music in this audio book in order to reduce the stress on dogs while treatments.There are loads of audio books and CDs out there that promise to calm dogs down through sound. However, the reviews often prove the opposite. Either the basic musical frequency has been chosen incorrectly or the playing time is too short.This program was compiled by renowned British veterinarians and experienced audio engineers: Only certain audio frequencies actually calm dogs and induce the brain into a deeply relaxed state. Experience peace and relaxation even when the postman is passing by, when there is a storm outside or when your dog is struggling after a medical treatment. The soft and floating sounds ensure maximum relaxation and avoid anxiety, unwanted barking, whimpering, whining or chewing.Instructions for use: The audio book has a total running time of 10+ hours. If possible, please do not leave your dog alone for so long! The track are arranged in a special and proven dramaturgy, so please always play the audio book from the beginning. Please do not play the tracks too loud. A reduced, moderate volume has proven its worth. Try to switch off sources of disturbing noise (e.g. telephone, radio or television) as far as possible.

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  Driving Anxiety: Hypnosis Downloads

  Craig Beck

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  You may be shocked to hear this but fear of driving is very common. You are most certainly not alone, many people avoid driving all together because they find it too stressful.All self-limiting beliefs, phobias and bad habits are simply bad programs buried in the subconscious area of the mind. Willpower is entirely ineffective in dealing with these issues because you are prevented from accessing the source of the problem.Craig Beck is a master hypnotist of twenty years standing and is also a respected timeline therapist and NLP master practitioner. He understands what makes people tick and more importantly how to access and remove the erroneous programs that cause us problems in everyday life.  Designed to quickly help you reduce and remove the overpowering fear of driving anxiety; Use this powerful and proven MP3 hypnosis download to help with driving phobia. Unique speed hypnosis technique for rapid resultsEasy to use on any device including smartphonesRapidly reduce the fear of drivingA highly effective solution to severe driving anxiety problems Replace your self doubt with a new constructive habitThis kindle book includes a free MP3 download link for the accompanying hypnosis track.

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  500 Low Glycemic Index Recipes -...

  Dick Logue

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  A resource of recipes and nutritional guidance that will help you regulate blood sugar levels, control weight and prevent diabetes. 
   
  500 Low-Glycemic-Index Recipes provides quick and easy low-GI dishes for snacks, main dishes, even desserts! Readers learn how simple food swaps such as sweet potatoes for white potatoes, using whole wheat rather than white pasta and berries rather than bananas can lower the GI index of a dish or meal for healthier eating as well as weight loss. Low-GI versions of traditionally high GI foods such as breads, pastas, desserts and casseroles are included. Forget low-carb, low-fat, low-calorie diets. This is a healthy eating plan that can be used for life to lose weight, feel energized, and be healthy.

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  My Nepenthe - Bohemian Tales of...

  Romney Steele

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  From the family behind Big Sur’s Nepenthe, “an intimate, richly illustrated memoir with recipes culled from the restaurant's sixty years.” (Gourmet magazine)   In celebration of Nepenthe Restaurant’s seventieth anniversary comes a revised edition of My Nepenthe, featuring not only delicious recipes from the legendary restaurant, but stories and photographs that capture its history and people.  Written by the owners' granddaughter, Romney Steele, My Nepenthe is as much about the family enterprise as it about the Fassett family legacy.   Perched 808 feet above the Pacific Ocean on the breathtaking cliffs of Highway 1 in Big Sur, California, Nepenthe boasts sweeping views of the rugged Santa Lucia Mountains and the wild south coast of Monterey County. This breathtaking location is nestled among native oak trees and historic log cabins that were once owned by Orson Welles and Rita Hayworth. The vibrant history is brought to life through archival black-and-white and contemporary color photography by Sara Remington; a collection of eighty-five recipes; stories about the restaurant’s past as a gathering place for artists and writers; and special sections on the filming of The Sandpiper (1965), which featured scenes from Nepenthe’s iconic terrace, as well as Nepenthe’s  relationship with the renowned Pisoni winemaking family.  Ultimately, My Nepenthe is a story about food, family, and the culture of place.   “A very special book about a very special place.” —Michael Pollan, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Omnivore's Dilemma and In Defense of Food   “My Nepenthe serves a big, gorgeous slice of American culture that I loved visiting through words and memory.” —Deborah Madison, James Beard award-winning author of Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone

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