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The Psychology of Construction explores the human reality behind building sites — the minds, emotions, motivations and invisible wounds of those who build. Through real stories, philosophical reflection and practical insight, Fernando Jorge Marques Lopes reveals how dignity, trust, language, scarcity, leadership and purpose shape not only projects, but lives. Drawing from decades of experience on construction sites and informed by psychology, sociology and philosophy, this book shows that productivity and humanity are not opposites — they are deeply connected.

This series contains mature themes and strong language, and listener discretion is advised.

Trigger point therapy is one of the fastest-growing and most effective pain therapies in the world. Medical doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, and massage therapists are all beginning to use this technique to relieve patients’ formerly undiagnosable muscle and joint pain, both conditions that studies have shown to be the cause of nearly 25 percent of all doctor visits.

Written by Pauline Spy, a UK paramedic and clinical instructor with 25+ years’ experience, this audiobook delivers essential knowledge for those entering or progressing in emergency care. Pauline has trained hundreds—from paramedics and rescue teams to close protection and offshore workers—and knows what you need to excel.

The Compound consists of 23 males and 23 females. The same Routines are rigidly followed every single 24 Hour Block. The Compound's Rules must always be obeyed. And Sexual Relief is only allowed to happen between the same sex. Male 13 slowly starts to quietly question the world of the Compound. He wonders if there could be more to life other than Work, Eat and Repeat. And, Compound-forbid, could he dare to risk everything, and ever attempt to have Sexual Relief with a female..?

Henry VIII is one of the most famous monarchs to have ruled England. Yet, what was life like for those that he ruled? How were they impacted by the wars with France, his marital disasters and the religious Reformation that his chief ministers implemented? The Age of Plunder does not dwell upon the lives of political and religious leaders such as Wolsey, Cromwell and Cranmer, but instead provides a vivid depiction of Tudor England from the perspective of those who tended the crops, sat at the looms and worked in the mines.

"Royal Family, News Headlines and True Crime: Britain in the 20th Century" is a book in the series "Bitesize Britain". The book will take listeners on a unique voyage through time, offering bite sized chunks of social history helping the listener gain an understanding and appreciation of the key events that shaped Britain.

Spy Tiger: The 05 File is a memoir by Kagusthan Ariaratnam with Michael Bramadat-Willcock; an award-winning journalist, editor, andresearcher. Kagusthan is a man whose life story is as gripping as any espionage thriller. At just 17 years old, Kagusthan was kidnapped from his high school and thrust into the ranks of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), the militant organization infamous for its brutal tactics in the Sri Lankan Civil War. Kagusthan quickly became an intelligence officer as a child soldier, working alongside the Tiger leadership.

When Lieutenant Commander James Wearing is found dead aboard HMS Valor, the Royal Navy's most advanced nuclear submarine, it's ruled an accident. A tragic electrical mishap during a routine patrol. But Dr. Blake, the boat's medical officer, knows better.

Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Unrestricted View Horror Film Festival anthology, a captivating collection that emerges from the shadows of our most primal fears. Within these pages, you will find an array of four chilling short stories crafted by talented writers whose works were selected from the festival’s 2024 submissions. As you delve into this collection, you’ll encounter tales that evoke the eerie strangeness of reality, the supernatural, and the psychological tension inherent in our existence.

From renowned neuroscientist Dr. Vyshedskiy comes a bold and original account of the evolutionary journey that led to humanity’s most defining trait: syntactic language. Drawing on over 40 years of research and his acclaimed course Neuroscience of Consciousness and the Evolution of Language at Boston University, Vyshedskiy masterfully bridges cutting-edge neuroscience with anthropology, linguistics, and evolutionary biology.70,000 years ago, Earth was home to at least six human species. Today, only Homo sapiens remain. What set us apart?

Bruce Campbell is a heart surgeon. His only son, Tim, was born with a degenerative heart condition. They knew that one day he would need a new heart, what they didn’t know, was when. Bruce’s world is about to come crashing down on him; despite being one of the leading cardiologists in the country, will Bruce be able to save his son? And to what lengths will he go to do it? Whilst Bruce is battling to save his son, a psychopathic killer is on the loose, hell-bent on gaining revenge on those that hurt and tortured him as a child, casting him into a life of darkness.

The samurai are dead. That’s not a morbid or melancholic statement - just a fact. Every samurai who ever lived has long since passed, and only the memory of their way of life remains. By the mid 1800s, the old ways were fading. For centuries, Japanese society had followed a Confucian hierarchy that placed the samurai at the top.

In the cold depths of the North Atlantic, a Royal Navy research team led by Commander Dr Sarah Chen uncovers a baffling electromagnetic pulse, repeating every seventy-three seconds, and witnesses the rise of geometric, non-human structures from the seafloor. Their discovery is quickly suppressed by military authorities, but the mysterious pulse continues, undeterred.

This compelling book takes listeners on a unique voyage through time, offering bite-sized chunks of social history that delve into the cultural, political, and sporting landscapes of each decade. From the dawn of the new century to the eve of the new millennium, this bite-sized guide provides an insightful and engaging account of Britain’s transformation over 100 years. Each decade is explored in a dedicated chapter, allowing listeners to gain an understanding of the key events, societal shifts, and influential figures that shaped Britain.

A tale for kids, parents, and every cyber pro who guards their pies. When a sly fox sets his sights on the golden mince pies, only Ollie — bathrobe-clad guardian of pastry — stands in his way. From wobbly locks to glowing flaps, duct-tape fixes to midnight spy checks, every page is packed with sneaky schemes, heroic gnomes, and one very determined defender.

What if you were forced to commit atrocities—fully aware, fully yourself—but powerless to stop? Commander Shannus remembers everything. Every village burned. Every prisoner executed. Every soldier sent to die under his command. The third lobe embedded in his skull chains him to the dark lord Baiga's will, turning him into a weapon against his own people. But Baiga's rushed conversion left something behind: awareness. Shannus is a prisoner in his own body, forced to witness horrors he cannot prevent.

For two thousand years, Mike O'Hara has been the Hornet—an immortal guardian wielding the legendary sword Svafrlami, protector of the realms, and keeper of names carved in stone. He has outlived friends, lovers, and entire civilizations, bearing the weight of endless loss with grim determination. When the ancient Watchers vanish without warning, reality itself begins to fracture. From the depths of the Void emerges Raidon, a nightmarish fusion of two ancient enemies bound together by mutual hatred.

Two years after his wife's mysterious disappearance, Andrew Anderson is lured into the unforgiving depths of Antarctica. The COLD is a heart-pounding thriller set just moments before the bizarre and unsettling events of John's Wacky Wayland. Haunted by unanswered questions, Andrew embarks on a perilous expedition across the frozen unknown, accompanied by his loyal companions, Thomas Chester and Jessica Whitlock. Blending the suffocating dread of psychological horror with the relentless tension of survival thrillers, The COLD delivers unyielding suspense and a chilling meditation on isolation.

Michel Danage, after a life of service and protection, has retired, passing the torch to his son Eraden. Now, after completing his years of training, Eraden finally steps into the wild, ready to take up the mantle of his family’s lineage and protect the lands from evil. Hemavale is in trouble, the King Crow has delivered a vague message, sending the young Ranger on a journey miles away from home to unravel the mystery. A journey that sets in place a chain reaction of events, taking Eraden and Eshana to the very edge of darkness.