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Soldiering For Freedom

How the Union Army Recruited, Trained, and Deployed the U.S. Colored Troops

by Bob Luke, John David Smith ...

Series series How Things Worked
This Civil War history provides an in-depth look at the impact and experiences of African American men fighting in the Union Army.After President Lincoln issued the final Emancipation Proclamation of January 1, 1863, many enslaved people in the Confederate south made the perilous journey north—then put their lives at risk again by joining the Union army. These U.S. Colored Troops, as the War ... Read more

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This Civil War history provides an in-depth look at the impact and experiences of African American men fighting in the Union Army.After President Lincoln issued the final Emancipation Proclamation of January 1, 1863, many enslaved people in the Confederate south made the perilous journey north—then put their lives at risk again by joining the Union army. These U.S. Colored Troops, as the War
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Willie Wells

"El Diablo" of the Negro Leagues

by Bob Luke ...

The first complete biography of an important Negro League baseball player from Austin, Texas.Willie Wells was arguably the best shortstop of his generation. As Monte Irvin, a teammate and fellow Hall of Fame player, writes in his foreword, "Wells really could do it all. He was one of the slickest fielding shortstops ever to come along. He had speed on the bases. He hit with power and consistency. ... Read more

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The first complete biography of an important Negro League baseball player from Austin, Texas.Willie Wells was arguably the best shortstop of his generation. As Monte Irvin, a teammate and fellow Hall of Fame player, writes in his foreword, "Wells really could do it all. He was one of the slickest fielding shortstops ever to come along. He had speed on the bases. He hit with power and consistency.
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Integrating the Orioles

Baseball and Race in Baltimore

by Bob Luke ...

The struggle to integrate the Baltimore Orioles mirrored the fight for civil rights in Baltimore. The Orioles debuted in 1954, the same year the Supreme Court struck down public school segregation. As Baltimore experienced demonstrations, white flight and a 1968 riot, team integration came slowly. Black players--mostly outfielders--made cameo appearances as black fans stayed away in droves. The ... Read more

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The struggle to integrate the Baltimore Orioles mirrored the fight for civil rights in Baltimore. The Orioles debuted in 1954, the same year the Supreme Court struck down public school segregation. As Baltimore experienced demonstrations, white flight and a 1968 riot, team integration came slowly. Black players--mostly outfielders--made cameo appearances as black fans stayed away in droves. The
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Pete Hill

Black Baseball's First Superstar

by Bob Luke ...

Among early 20th century baseball players, John Preston "Pete" Hill (1882-1951) was considered the equal of Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker--only skin color kept him out of the majors. A capable manager, Hill captained the Negro League's Chicago-based American Giants, led two expansion teams and retired from the sport as manager of the Baltimore Black Sox. Drawing on contemporary newspaper ... Read more

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Among early 20th century baseball players, John Preston "Pete" Hill (1882-1951) was considered the equal of Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker--only skin color kept him out of the majors. A capable manager, Hill captained the Negro League's Chicago-based American Giants, led two expansion teams and retired from the sport as manager of the Baltimore Black Sox. Drawing on contemporary newspaper
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Bromo-Seltzer King

The Opulent Life of Captain Isaac "Ike" Emerson, 1859-1931

by Bob Luke ...

Captain Isaac "Ike" Emerson, riding high on the international success of his patent, Bromo-Seltzer, lived a storied life of opulence. This first biography of the "Bromo-Seltzer King" traces his path from North Carolina farm boy to Baltimore-based multimillionaire with a penchant for lavish entertaining.Emerson is presented as an entrepreneur, patriot, civic leader, sportsman, and philanthropist. ... Read more

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Captain Isaac "Ike" Emerson, riding high on the international success of his patent, Bromo-Seltzer, lived a storied life of opulence. This first biography of the "Bromo-Seltzer King" traces his path from North Carolina farm boy to Baltimore-based multimillionaire with a penchant for lavish entertaining.Emerson is presented as an entrepreneur, patriot, civic leader, sportsman, and philanthropist.
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The Most Famous Woman in Baseball: Effa Manley and the Negro Leagues

by Bob Luke ...

Never one to mince words, Effa Manley once wrote a letter to sportswriter Art Carter, saying that she hoped they could meet soon because “I would like to tell you a lot of things you should know about baseball.” From 1936 to 1948, Manley ran the Negro league Newark Eagles that her husband, Abe, owned for roughly a decade. Because of her business acumen, commitment to her players, and larger-than ... Read more

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Never one to mince words, Effa Manley once wrote a letter to sportswriter Art Carter, saying that she hoped they could meet soon because “I would like to tell you a lot of things you should know about baseball.” From 1936 to 1948, Manley ran the Negro league Newark Eagles that her husband, Abe, owned for roughly a decade. Because of her business acumen, commitment to her players, and larger-than
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Julius Evola

The Philosopher and Magician in War: 1943-1945

by Gianfranco de Turris ...

Narrated by Luke Bob Robinson ...

Unabridged

7 hours 53 min

An intimate portrait of Evola and his wartime activities that rebuts many of the Fascist pseudo-myths about him• Traces the Baron’s activities in Italy, Germany, and Austria during World War II• Clarifies Evola’s relations with Nazism and Fascism and reveals how he passionately rejected both ideologies because they were totalitarian• Draws on personal conversations with those who knew Evola, new ... Read more

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An intimate portrait of Evola and his wartime activities that rebuts many of the Fascist pseudo-myths about him• Traces the Baron’s activities in Italy, Germany, and Austria during World War II• Clarifies Evola’s relations with Nazism and Fascism and reveals how he passionately rejected both ideologies because they were totalitarian• Draws on personal conversations with those who knew Evola, new
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The Anunnaki Chronicles

A Zecharia Sitchin Reader

by Zecharia Sitchin ...

Narrated by Luke Bob Robinson ...

Unabridged

14 hours 24 min

An insider’s look into the decades of research behind Zecharia Sitchin’s books as well as an in-depth overview of his theories and discoveries• Includes carefully selected chapters from the Earth Chronicles series as well as never-before-published letters, articles, and lectures• Each piece includes an introduction, offering context and insight into Sitchin’s passionate work and revealing the man ... Read more

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An insider’s look into the decades of research behind Zecharia Sitchin’s books as well as an in-depth overview of his theories and discoveries• Includes carefully selected chapters from the Earth Chronicles series as well as never-before-published letters, articles, and lectures• Each piece includes an introduction, offering context and insight into Sitchin’s passionate work and revealing the man
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Activating Your 5D Frequency

A Guidebook for the Journey into Higher Dimensions

by Judith Corvin-Blackburn ...

Narrated by Luke Bob Robinson ...

Unabridged

12 hours 9 min

A guide to navigating the transition from 3D to 5D and reclaiming the ancient powers of love, creativity, and unity consciousness lying dormant in our DNA• Details what is happening psychologically, emotionally, and socially with the dimensional shift and provides a vision of life on 5D Earth• Offers transformative activations and tools to meet the psycho-spiritual demands of this transition, ... Read more

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A guide to navigating the transition from 3D to 5D and reclaiming the ancient powers of love, creativity, and unity consciousness lying dormant in our DNA• Details what is happening psychologically, emotionally, and socially with the dimensional shift and provides a vision of life on 5D Earth• Offers transformative activations and tools to meet the psycho-spiritual demands of this transition,
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Living Souls in the Spirit Dimension

The Afterlife and Transdimensional Reality

by Chris H. Hardy, Ph.D. ...

Narrated by Luke Bob Robinson ...

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11 hours 38 min

An examination of our consciousness’s ability to pass between dimensions, both in life and after death, and how to communicate with spirits• Reveals that all beings exist simultaneously in the material dimension and in the soul hyperdimension and that our consciousness transcends death• Provides evidence that the deceased keep in contact with their loved ones and are able to visit them as ... Read more

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An examination of our consciousness’s ability to pass between dimensions, both in life and after death, and how to communicate with spirits• Reveals that all beings exist simultaneously in the material dimension and in the soul hyperdimension and that our consciousness transcends death• Provides evidence that the deceased keep in contact with their loved ones and are able to visit them as
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Sacred Energies of the Sun and Moon

Shamanic Rites of Curanderismo

by Erika Buenaflor, M.A., J.D. ...

Narrated by Luke Bob Robinson ...

Unabridged

6 hours 1 min

A practical guide to ancient Mesoamerican solar and lunar rites for healing and transformation• Details shamanic rituals and practices for each period of the day, including dawn, sunrise, noon, sunset, and midnight, to best harness the energies of the sun, night sun, and moon for specific purposes, such as divination, journeying with animal spirit guides, or spiritual wisdom• Incorporates shamanic ... Read more

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A practical guide to ancient Mesoamerican solar and lunar rites for healing and transformation• Details shamanic rituals and practices for each period of the day, including dawn, sunrise, noon, sunset, and midnight, to best harness the energies of the sun, night sun, and moon for specific purposes, such as divination, journeying with animal spirit guides, or spiritual wisdom• Incorporates shamanic
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Quantum Science of Psychedelics

The Pineal Gland, Multidimensional Reality, and Mayan Cosmology

by Carl Johan Calleman, Ph.D. ...

Narrated by Luke Bob Robinson ...

Unabridged

13 hours 47 min

A groundbreaking exploration of how psychedelics and quantum science are vital to understanding the evolution of consciousness and reality• Explains why altered states of consciousness exist, how they work, and why psychedelics have the effects that they do• Describes how quantum waves, rather than the DNA molecule, have been the driving force behind biological and historical evolution• Explains ... Read more

$26.99 USD

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A groundbreaking exploration of how psychedelics and quantum science are vital to understanding the evolution of consciousness and reality• Explains why altered states of consciousness exist, how they work, and why psychedelics have the effects that they do• Describes how quantum waves, rather than the DNA molecule, have been the driving force behind biological and historical evolution• Explains
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