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Goodwin describes the broken friendship between Teddy Roosevelt and his chosen successor, William Howard Taft. With the help of the "muckraking" press, Roosevelt had wielded the Bully Pulpit to challenge and triumph over abusive monopolies, political bosses, and corrupting money brokers. Roosevelt led a revolution that he bequeathed to Taft only to see it compromised as Taft surrendered to money men and big business. The rupture led Roosevelt to run against Taft for president, an ultimately futile race that gave power away to the Democrats.

The macula lets us read. It allows us to watch television. We recognize our grandchild‘s faces by using our macula; we order off the menu using it. When it doesn’t work, or if it works poorly, we have to give up our cars and possibly lose our independence, and worse yet, it could keep us from living in our own home. A degenerating macula is not a good thing. I didn’t know much about the disease then, but now I feel that I am almost an expert.

You have an almost unknown inheritance that God created for you. Would you like to discover more? The Book on God’s Healing Code is an introduction into not-so-well-known energy-based methods that can bridge the gap between the seen and unseen. Used as complementary and alternative treatment methods, energy healing may just be the breakthrough you have been looking for.

"Keeper of the Lost Cities - Das Exil". Ein episches Fantasy-Abenteuer der preisgekrönten "New York Times"- und "USA Today"-Bestsellerautorin Shannon Messenger. Die mitreißende Fortsetzung der Reihe um Elfen, Freundschaft und Magie mit jeder Menge Spannung für Mädchen und Jungen ab 11 Jahren. Sprecherstar David Nathan entführt in das fantastische Abenteuer. Sophies fesselnde Geschichte geht weiter... Sophie ist in der schillernden Elfenwelt angekommen. Eines Tages entdeckt sie ein seltsames geflügeltes Wesen in den Wäldern rund um ihre Schule.

One of the most celebrated and important authors of the 20th century, Doris Lessing was awarded a Nobel Prize for the ‘visionary power’ of her fiction, which spans a variety of genres and explores themes such as racism, feminism and social and political upheaval. This collection includes the radio productions of three of her acclaimed novels and four short stories, as well as a fascinating discussion of her life and work.

Doris Lessing reads from her introduction to Ecclesiastes or, the preacher. Ancient tradition suggests that this world-weary lament is the work of Solomon in old age. Casting its eye over the transient nature of life, the book questions the story for wisdom and the truth, choosing instead to espouse the value of living for the moment. The introduction is preceded by a reading from the book by Richard Holloway, former Bishop of Edinburgh.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author, Pulitzer Prize winner, and leading historian Doris Kearns Goodwin comes a definitive middle grade guide to Presidents Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Lyndon B. Johnson and how they became leaders. So how did each of them do it—rise to become President of the United States? What did these four kids have individually—and have in common—that made them the ones to lead the country through some of its most turbulent times?

Although half of the population, women were treated as second class citizens in the United States and denied the fundamental right to vote. In 1872, Susan B. Anthony dared to cast her vote in a national election. She was arrested, tried, and convicted of the crime of "voting without having a lawful right to vote". This thrilling, firsthand account from suffragist Doris Stevens details the organized protests that hundreds of courageous women from across the country undertook in DC between 1913 and 1919, as well as the brutal consequences they had to endure.

Binge Listening-Gefahr – Die Welt hält den Atem an. Sophie Foster ist auf der Flucht, aber sie ist nicht allein. Ihre engsten Freunde sind bei ihr. Gemeinsam haben sie sich Black Swan angeschlossen. Sie wissen nicht, ob die Geheimorganisation vertrauenswürdig ist, doch nur so können sie mehr über Sophies Herkunft herausfinden. Allerdings gibt es Elfen, die das mit allen Mitteln verhindern wollen. Ein Wettlauf mit der Zeit beginnt – und könnte nicht nur für Sophie tödlich enden.

Regina and Doris explore the ins and outs of leadership and the lessons that we have learned with 35 years of combined experience in leadership development. Look forward to expert guests who can help you grow in your leadership purpose with practical lessons, straight up.

Doris Dörrie ist eine Wohnende wider Willen. Nie wollte sie sich niederlassen, fest einrichten, Wurzeln schlagen, aber wie andere wohnen, hat sie immer schon fasziniert. In Kalifornien geht sie zu Hausbesichtigungen, nur um sich andere Leben in anderen Räumen auszumalen. Auf ihren unzähligen Reisen nach Japan, Mexiko, Marokko, Amerika und Südeuropa sieht sie, wie eng das Wohnen an die jeweilige Kultur geknüpft ist. Und bei ihrer Arbeit als Filmemacherin wird sie zur Expertin für das Erschaffen künstlicher Wohnwelten.

If you find yourself worried about all of the junk that is tainting the American food supply, then you might want to consider starting your own garden. Yet, if you use tap water and fertilizers you buy from the store to tend to that garden, you just might be tainting the produce you are growing. One of the best ways to have a garden and avoid these problems is to garden off the grid.

Lassen Sie sich nie in Jogginghosen sehen... wenn Sie in Ihrem Leben etwas erreichen wollen. Das weiß nicht nur Karl Lagerfeld. Die Dos and Dont's des sozialen Aufstiegs erläutert die Stil-, Sprach- und Benimmexpertin Doris Märtin für erfolgsorientierte Zuhörinnen und Zuhörer.

Wait Till Next Yearis the story of a young girl growing up in the suburbs of New York in the 1950s, when owning a single-family home on a tree-lined street meant the realization of dreams, when everyone knew everyone else on the block, and the children gathered in the streets to play from sunup to sundown. The neighborhood was equally divided among Dodger, Giant, and Yankee fans, and the corner stores were the scenes of fierce and affectionate rivalries.

Endlich Nachschub: Das binge-gefährliche Fantasy-Epos geht weiter! Sophies menschliche Familie wurde entführt! Sophie will sie unbedingt befreien. Alle Spuren führen sie und ihre Freunde zu einem geheimnisvollen Ort namens Nightfall. Doch was sie dort herausfinden, wird nicht nur die Welt der Elfen für immer verändern, denn die Vergangenheit der Verlorenen Städte ist düsterer, als sie jemals vermutet hätten.

Three young women share an apartment in New York during the summers of 1967 and 1968. But as the Vietnam War begins to exact its toll on their generation, they must decide whether to stand for their country or their loved ones. An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring Barbara Bain, David Birney, Beth Broderick, Anthony Edwards, Megan Gallagher, Peter Gregory, Patricia Sill, and Wendell Sweda. Directed by Valerie Landsburg. Recorded before a live audience in November 1992.

Ein episches Fantasy-Abenteuer der preisgekrönten "New York Times"- und "USA Today"-Bestseller-Autorin Shannon Messenger. Der erste Band einer Serie um Elfen, Freundschaft und Magie mit jeder Menge Spannung für Mädchen und Jungen ab 11 Jahren. Sprecherstar David Nathan entführt in das fantastische Abenteuer. Ein episches Abenteuer beginnt... Die zwölfjährige Sophie fühlt sich fremd in ihrer urbanen Welt. Dass sie Gedanken lesen kann, hält sie geheim.

The sensuality of Louisiana's humid, jasmine-scented air permeates this love triangle about three people who are haunted by the memories of the Vietnam war.

Sofia Vega has spent the majority of her life married to her first love, the only man she’s ever been with. But as their marriage starts to fall apart at the seams, she finds herself lost in the middle of a whirlwind of new emotions. New to the dating scene, Sofia meets a variety of different men and then becomes infatuated with one in particular. She eventually discovers he’s been manipulating her and vowing to never allow this to happen to her again, she learns not to play fair in an unfair world.

The Greek Myths involving Pegasus have been drawn together to present this incredible creature's entire story, from birth until his transformation into the constellation by Zeus.

Winner, Parents Choice Honor Award. Music by Emmy winner Ernest Troost.