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Living in Light
Spiritual Practices for Body, Mind and Spirit in a Post-Pandemic World (Spiritual practices that can benefit mind and spirit)
It was mentioned as a book by Thomas Kinkade that was very successful, with 10,000 copies being sold every minute on one QVC show.
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His art sold upwards of 1 million dollars an hour.
— Episode: 77 - Christian Artist Thomas Kinkade
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Episode: 77 - Christian Artist Thomas Kinkade
It was mentioned as a book by Thomas Kinkade that was very successful, with 10,000 copies being sold every minute on one QVC show.
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His art sold upwards of 1 million dollars an hour.
Light posts for living. It's a great book.
An Exorcist Tells His Story
The book by Father Amorth, who co-founded the International Association of Exorcists, was mentioned as recounting stories of people vomiting up objects like nails or glass during exorcisms.
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Father of Morth, who helped found... the International Association of Exorcists, published Memoirs of an Exorcist, in which he recounts how some of his clients vomited up objects such as nails or glas...
— Episode: 76 - Australian Exorcists - live w/ Wil...
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Episode: 76 - Australian Exorcists - live w/ Wil Anderson
The book by Father Amorth, who co-founded the International Association of Exorcists, was mentioned as recounting stories of people vomiting up objects like nails or glass during exorcisms.
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Father of Morth, who helped found... the International Association of Exorcists, published Memoirs of an Exorcist, in which he recounts how some of his clients vomited up objects such as nails or glass.
Ida Craddock Collection (4 Book ) Heavenly Bridegrooms, Psychic Wedlock, The Heaven of the Bible, The Wedding Night, Right Marital Living, & Other Papers on Marriage & Sex.
Ida Craddock's book was described as a sex manual for clumsy husbands, and it was the subject of Comstock's first prosecution of her in 1899.
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In the 1890s Comstock began a crusade against Ida Craddock to get legal advice for married couples in his first prosecution of Ida it was 1899 it was due to a book she wrote called Right Marital Livin...
— Episode: 70 - Obscenity Man Anthony Comstock
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Ida Craddock's book was described as a sex manual for clumsy husbands, and it was the subject of Comstock's first prosecution of her in 1899.
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In the 1890s Comstock began a crusade against Ida Craddock to get legal advice for married couples in his first prosecution of Ida it was 1899 it was due to a book she wrote called Right Marital Living which was described as a sex manual for clumsy husbands
and so I fucked an alien yeah I fucked an alien
among her sex manuals were heavenly bridegrooms psychic wedlock spiritual joys wedding night and right marital living
The Little red Lounge;
It was a lengthy and somewhat bawdy poetic account of the affair between Henry Ward Beecher and Elizabeth Tilton, and its sale led to the arrest of Hugh McDermott and his 15-year-old son.
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In 1875 an author calling himself James C. Edwards or Ginger published a lengthy and somewhat bawdy poetic account of the affair between the preacher and his wife known as The Little Red Lounge.
— Episode: 70 - Obscenity Man Anthony Comstock
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It was a lengthy and somewhat bawdy poetic account of the affair between Henry Ward Beecher and Elizabeth Tilton, and its sale led to the arrest of Hugh McDermott and his 15-year-old son.
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In 1875 an author calling himself James C. Edwards or Ginger published a lengthy and somewhat bawdy poetic account of the affair between the preacher and his wife known as The Little Red Lounge.
There lived in Brooklyn high above the bay a pastor old with spirit light and gay of gentle manners as of generous race blessed with much sense true inwardness and grace yet led astray by Venus's soft delights he scarcely could rule some idle appetites for all we know since Noah and the flood the best of pastors and the flood full soon the sheets were spread and best undressed the room was perfumed the Red Lounge was blessed what next ensued but seems me not to say
Comstock sensibilities were provoked on October 27th 1875 he arrested Hugh McDermott the editor and proprietor of the Jersey City Herald and his 15 year old son for selling copies of the Little Red Lounge
Man and Superman
A Comedy and a Philosophy
It was a play that was withdrawn from free libraries due to concerns about its corrupting philosophy and potential for juvenile delinquency. Comstock, though not having read it himself, commented negatively on it.
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during the fall George Bernard Shaw's play Man and Superman was being staged
— Episode: 70 - Obscenity Man Anthony Comstock
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Episode: 70 - Obscenity Man Anthony Comstock
It was a play that was withdrawn from free libraries due to concerns about its corrupting philosophy and potential for juvenile delinquency. Comstock, though not having read it himself, commented negatively on it.
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during the fall George Bernard Shaw's play Man and Superman was being staged
Comstock re is the world's standing joke at the expense of the United States America like to hear such things
But then he still attacked the Irishman for believing quote the proper method of curing contagious and vile diseases Is to parade them in front of the public
I had nothing to do with removing that Irish smut dealers books from the public library shelves But I will take a hand in the matter now Sean knows his works can probably do harm to work weak and dishonest people he convicts himself
Mrs. Warren's Profession
Classic Drama From George Bernard Shaw’s Problem Play (Annotated)
This play by George Bernard Shaw was considered too risque and had lines cut out by the police commissioner. Comstock warned the producer against producing it, which led to further controversy and censorship attempts.
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the producer of the play up the stakes He announced that he would the guy's name was Andy Daly, which makes me laugh Yeah, he announced he would present Mrs. Warren's Profession in th...
— Episode: 70 - Obscenity Man Anthony Comstock
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Episode: 70 - Obscenity Man Anthony Comstock
This play by George Bernard Shaw was considered too risque and had lines cut out by the police commissioner. Comstock warned the producer against producing it, which led to further controversy and censorship attempts.
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the producer of the play up the stakes He announced that he would the guy's name was Andy Daly, which makes me laugh Yeah, he announced he would present Mrs. Warren's Profession in the play
Comstock then sent another letter saying that the producer would be arrested
The police commissioner who edited the play himself attended even though the lines That he cut out were altered by the cast so as not to offend He still labeled the play obscene
HAT TRACKS. A Headwear Journey
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It was a chapter from an upcoming book about a prostitute, which was included in an edition of the American Mercury that resulted in HL Mencken's arrest for obscenity.
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Was a chapter from an upcoming book about a prostitute by Herbert Ashbery
— Episode: 70 - Obscenity Man Anthony Comstock
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Episode: 70 - Obscenity Man Anthony Comstock
It was a chapter from an upcoming book about a prostitute, which was included in an edition of the American Mercury that resulted in HL Mencken's arrest for obscenity.
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Was a chapter from an upcoming book about a prostitute by Herbert Ashbery
San Francisco Kaleidoscope
Abstract Cityscape Coloring Book for Adults for Relaxation and Stress Reduction (Cityscape Kaleidoscope Coloring Book Series)
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Uranie (French Edition)
It was described as a series of dialogues between a man and an alien spirit, free to roam the universe at will, and included observations about light's finite velocity.
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In an 1870, he published Uranie, consisting of a series of dialogues between a man and an disembodied alien spirit, which is free to roam the universe at will and includes observations about the impli...
— Episode: 60 - The Comet Panic
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Episode: 60 - The Comet Panic
It was described as a series of dialogues between a man and an alien spirit, free to roam the universe at will, and included observations about light's finite velocity.
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In an 1870, he published Uranie, consisting of a series of dialogues between a man and an disembodied alien spirit, which is free to roam the universe at will and includes observations about the implications of the finite velocity of light.
Le Monde sans fin, miracle énergétique et dérive climatique
It was published in 1893 and discussed a comet colliding with the Earth 400 years in the future, followed by 7 million years until the planet's eventual death.
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In 1893, La Fin du Monde was published about a comet colliding with the earth 400 years from now, followed by seven million years leading up to the gradual death of the planet.
— Episode: 60 - The Comet Panic
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Episode: 60 - The Comet Panic
It was published in 1893 and discussed a comet colliding with the Earth 400 years in the future, followed by 7 million years until the planet's eventual death.
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In 1893, La Fin du Monde was published about a comet colliding with the earth 400 years from now, followed by seven million years leading up to the gradual death of the planet.
Laws of Form by G. Spencer Brown (1972-09-01)
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The Zeroes
My Misadventures in the Decade Wall Street Went Insane
The book, 'The Zeroes', was described as detailing the Wall Street craziness of the 2000s. It was mentioned as a difficult book to adapt into a script due to its poor writing.
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He is the perfect metaphor for what happened to many people But he did it on a scale that was monumental.
— Episode: 58 - Baseball Madman Lenny Dykstra
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Episode: 58 - Baseball Madman Lenny Dykstra
The book, 'The Zeroes', was described as detailing the Wall Street craziness of the 2000s. It was mentioned as a difficult book to adapt into a script due to its poor writing.
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He is the perfect metaphor for what happened to many people But he did it on a scale that was monumental.
House of Nails
A Memoir of Life on the Edge
Lenny was in the process of writing an autobiography that he hoped would be adapted into a movie, during the time he was imprisoned.
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He's currently planning an autobiography that he hopes will become a movie
— Episode: 58 - Baseball Madman Lenny Dykstra
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Episode: 58 - Baseball Madman Lenny Dykstra
Lenny was in the process of writing an autobiography that he hoped would be adapted into a movie, during the time he was imprisoned.
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He's currently planning an autobiography that he hopes will become a movie
Murder at the Brown Palace
A True Story of Seduction and Betrayal
It was the primary source for the podcast episode, detailing the scandalous love triangle and shooting that occurred at the Brown Palace hotel in Denver.
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The main book was Dick Kreck, Murder at the Brown Palace A True Story of Seduction and Betrayal
— Episode: 589 - Isabel, Frank, and von Phul
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Episode: 589 - Isabel, Frank, and von Phul
It was the primary source for the podcast episode, detailing the scandalous love triangle and shooting that occurred at the Brown Palace hotel in Denver.
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The main book was Dick Kreck, Murder at the Brown Palace A True Story of Seduction and Betrayal
Lady Cycling
What to Wear and How to Ride
It was published in Sydney on May 10th and discussed the effects of cycling on women's health, likely with a rather antiquated view.
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A recent lecture delivered by Dr. Hodgson in Sydney on May 10th called Cycling for Ladies has been published by the author.
— Episode: 32 - The Past Times with Becky Lucas (Li...
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It was published in Sydney on May 10th and discussed the effects of cycling on women's health, likely with a rather antiquated view.
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A recent lecture delivered by Dr. Hodgson in Sydney on May 10th called Cycling for Ladies has been published by the author.
Vogue Weddings
Brides, Dresses, Designers (Vogue Lifestyle Series)
It was described as a new idea from America, essentially the first Bridal Book or scrapbook, where brides could collect mementos from their wedding and honeymoon.
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A new idea from America, the land of new ideas, is the Bridal Book.
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Episode: 32 - The Past Times with Becky Lucas (Live)
It was described as a new idea from America, essentially the first Bridal Book or scrapbook, where brides could collect mementos from their wedding and honeymoon.
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A new idea from America, the land of new ideas, is the Bridal Book.
A Bridal Book wherein shall be set pieces of the trousseau, flowers from the Bridal Bouquet, flowers from the chancel, pieces of white women that had fenced off the Bridal Pews from the common crowd, the cover of the wedding ring box torn from its border, lace from the cake boxes, bills of fare from the various hotels at which the new wedding stops, time tables, the hairdressers, the tailors, hotel bills...
So it is a bunch of keepsakes in a scrapbook basically.
The Floor of Heaven
A True Tale of the Last Frontier and the Yukon Gold Rush
It was cited as a source of information about Soapy Smith, particularly his criminal activities and rise and fall in Skagway, Alaska.
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The games were rigged. The decks were stacked and the food was so unappetizing that it lay untouched until it turned a dingy gray similar to the color of the cliffs outside.
— Episode: 588 - Soapy Smith with Tom Cardy
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Episode: 588 - Soapy Smith with Tom Cardy
It was cited as a source of information about Soapy Smith, particularly his criminal activities and rise and fall in Skagway, Alaska.
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The games were rigged. The decks were stacked and the food was so unappetizing that it lay untouched until it turned a dingy gray similar to the color of the cliffs outside.
This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Trixie Briggs, the name of a lost chihuahua, was humorously compared to a character name from an F. Scott Fitzgerald novel.
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Trixie Briggs is the harlot from an F. Scott Fitzgerald novel.
— Episode: 30 - The Past Times with Brad Williams
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Episode: 30 - The Past Times with Brad Williams
Trixie Briggs, the name of a lost chihuahua, was humorously compared to a character name from an F. Scott Fitzgerald novel.
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Trixie Briggs is the harlot from an F. Scott Fitzgerald novel.
Please Don't Summon Demons in the Bathroom Metal Tin Sign Gothic Home Decor Halloween Decoration for Indoor and Outdoor Use Clear and Humorous Message 8x12 Inches
It was one of the books Peter Popoff wrote and was mentioned as being very popular.
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I love Demons on Your Doorstep.
— Episode: 585 - Peter Popoff
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Episode: 585 - Peter Popoff
It was one of the books Peter Popoff wrote and was mentioned as being very popular.
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I love Demons on Your Doorstep.
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