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Free Download The Republic of Pirates: Being the True and Surprising Story of the Caribbean Pirates and the Man Who Brought Them Down by Colin Woodard
English | January 1, 2007 | ISBN: 0151013020 | 383 pages | PDF | 2.96 Mb
In the early eighteenth century a number of the great pirate captains, including Edward "Blackbeard" Teach and "Black Sam" Bellamy, joined forces. This infamous "Flying Gang" was more than simply a thieving band of brothers. Many of its members had come to piracy as a revolt against conditions in the merchant fleet and in the cities and plantations in the Old and New Worlds. Inspired by notions of self-government, they established a crude but distinctive form of democracy in the Bahamas, carving out their own zone of freedom in which indentured servants were released and leaders chosen or deposed by a vote. They were ultimately overcome by their archnemesis, Captain Woodes Rogers-a merchant fleet owner and former privateer-and the brief though glorious moment of the Republic of Pirates came to an end. In this unique and fascinating book, Colin Woodard brings to life this virtually unexplored chapter in the Golden Age of Piracy.

Free Download The Lost Queen: The Surprising Life of Catherine of Braganza-the Forgotten Queen Who Bridged Two Worlds by Sophie Shorland
English | October 1st, 2024 | ISBN: 1639367268 | 352 pages | True EPUB | 26.31 MB
An enthralling and vivid portrait of Queen Catherine of Braganza, wife of Charles II, that reveals her forgotten place in history.

Free Download James O’Hanlon, "Eight-Legged Wonders: The Surprising Lives of Spiders"
English | ISBN: 1778401546 | 2024 | 248 pages | EPUB | 764 KB
An encounter with a spider will never be the same again …

Free Download Vector: A Surprising Story of Space, Time, and Mathematical Transformation by Robyn Arianrhod
English | May 29, 2024 | ISBN: 0226821102 | 376 pages | MOBI | 8.02 Mb
A celebration of the seemingly simple idea that allowed us to imagine the world in new dimensions-sparking both controversy and discovery.

Free Download Eight-Legged Wonders: The Surprising Lives of Spiders by James O’Hanlon
English | September 24th, 2024 | ISBN: 1778401546 | 248 pages | True EPUB | 0.76 MB
An encounter with a spider will never be the same again …

Free Download Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness (Audiobook)
English | ASIN: B0CS3S3WX9 | 2024 | 7 hours and 52 minutes | M4B@64 kbps | 227 MB
Author: Jamil Zaki
Narrator: Jamil Zaki
Cynicism is making us sick; Stanford Psychologist Dr. Jamil Zaki has the cure-a "ray of light for dark days. For thousands of years, people have argued about whether humanity is selfish or generous, cruel or kind. But recently, our answers have changed. In 1972, half of Americans agreed that most people can be trusted; by 2018, only a third did. Different generations, genders, religions, and political parties can’t seem to agree on anything, except that they all think human virtue is evaporating. Cynicism is a perfectly understandable response to a world full of injustice and inequality. But in many cases, it is misplaced. Dozens of studies find that people fail to realize how kind, generous, and open-minded others really are.

Free Download Small-Town Wisconsin: Fun, Surprising, and Exceptional Road Trips by Mary Bergin
English | May 1, 2023 | ISBN: 1493065947 | 200 pages | PDF | 15 Mb
You know the adage. Good things come in small packages. Here’s proof: dozens of delicious little destinations that delight travelers who crave fun, safe, surprising, and under-the-radar escapes from big-city bustle and congestion. Time to downshift and discover the natural beauty, unique spirit, and enduring character of unusual burgs of Wisconsin. An eclectic mix of communities makes the cut for this selective guide to rural treasures, many of which are lesser known because of limited or no advertising. Visit for an hour, day, overnight or longer. All these special places have a population of no more than 5,000 people, and many have less than 1,000.

Free Download Take Less. Do More.: Surprising Life Lessons in Generosity, Gratitude, and Curiosity from an Ultralight Backpacker by Glen Van Peski
English | April 16, 2024 | ISBN: 1637632894 | 256 pages | PDF | 32 Mb
In this personal journey, ultra-light backpacker and sought-after speaker Glen Van Peski shares the life lessons he has learned through years of lightening his pack and helping others.

Free Download The Lost Queen: The Surprising Life of Catherine of Braganza, Britain’s Forgotten Monarch (Audiobook)
English | ASIN: B0D4WN6VRV | 2024 | 8 hours and 44 minutes | M4B@64 kbps | 249 MB
Author: Sophie Shorland
Narrator: Ruth Lass
Despite Catherine of Braganza’s crucial place in British history, and that of its Empire, she has since been overshadowed by stories of the king’s many mistresses and forgotten as Charles’ boring, powerless wife. This could not be further from the truth. In an absorbing narrative, historian Sophie Shorland not only tells the full story of this long-overlooked figure and her difficult relationship with Charles II, but also reveals how Catherine changed the country in ways both large and small: part of her dowry was Bombay, Britain’s first territory on the Indian subcontinent; she also popularized trousers for women, Baroque art and music, and-perhaps most long-lastingly-tea drinking.

Free Download F*** You Very Much: The surprising truth about why people are so rude by Danny Wallace
English | 2018 | ISBN: B07DFQV2RB | 8 hours and 11 minutes | MP3 64 kbps | 225 Mb
Random House presents the audiobook edition of F*** You Very Much, written and read by Danny Wallace.
You’re not imagining it. People are getting ruder. And this is a serious problem.
The book that inspired the iTunes Top Ten podcast.