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In 2009, scholars at Yale University came across a startling manuscript: the memoir of Austin Reed, a free Black man born in the 1820s who spent most of his early life ricocheting between forced labor in prison and forced labor as an indentured servant. Lost for more than 150 years, the handwritten document is the first known prison memoir written by an African American.

Poetry is often cited as our greatest use of words. The English language has well over a million of them and poets down the ages seem, at times, to make use of every single one. But often they use them in simple ways to describe anything and everything from landscapes to all aspects of the human condition. Poems can evoke within us an individual response that takes us by surprise, that opens our ears and eyes to very personal feelings.

The Spell of Twelve is a tale that tells of the adventure of Prince Egbert XII who disappears from the castle on Christmas night. Written in the form of a traditional folk tale, Egbert's quest is to solve the riddle of an orange before Twelfth Night and his twelfth birthday. Along the way, he avoids dangers and forges an alliance with a miller, a sparrow, and a girl named Egnaro.

From the beginning of the Industrial Age and continuing into the twenty-first century, companies faced with militant workers and organizers have often turned to agencies that specialized in ending strikes and breaking unions. Although their secretive nature has made it difficult to fully explore the history of this industry, From Blackjacks to Briefcases does just that.

"CÓMO DEJAR DE PENSAR DEMASIADO" es tu guía para liberarte de las cadenas del pensamiento excesivo y abrazar una existencia más pacífica y consciente.

A Times former White House and investigative correspondent, Robert M. Smith, discloses how some stories make it to print, some do not, how the filters work, and how the paper may have suppressed the most important US political story of the day - Watergate. Smith shows how the paper stepped into the ring and begun slugging it out with President Trump, instead of staying outside the ring and neutrally reporting what it saw. The book argues that the paper would have been far more effective in countering and exposing the president if it had remained neutral.

Starbucks isn't just about lattes anymore! Their 'Reinvention Plan' is driving some wild changes. Imagine coffee brewed in 30 seconds, cold brew on demand, and a drive-thru that knows your order before you speak. We'll break down these futuristic innovations and what they mean for the future of your favorite coffee giant.

State of Field Podcast is designed to highlight Applied Drama and Theater for Youth, Theater for Young Audiences and Theater in Education research community.

Welcome to 'The UK Business Breakthrough’ podcast. The podcast designed for small/medium business owners ready to break through barriers and level-up their business.Join us for weekly insights, practical tips, and success stories from industry leaders and entrepreneurs. Whether you're starting or scaling, we provide the inspiration, guidance and tools you need to grow in the competitive world of business. So, join us as we empower you to break through in business.

T.S. Eliot tells us in his poem “The Hollow Men” that the world will end not with a bang, but with a whimper. Well, he was wrong. Dead wrong. When death and destruction come, the screams of terror, horror, and excruciating pain will rend the blood-red sky and be heard across the world. When your number is up, there’s nowhere to run and no place to hide. You can't cheat death; death will find you. It always does.

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Long time friends and at one time related, Adam and Robert's bond runs deep. They bonded over the Seahawks and their passion for Pacific Northwest sports. Living in different geographic areas catching games together was a thing of the past. Their communication mainly consisted of lengthy phone calls, email threads, and text conversations about all things Seahawks. One day the question was asked, "Want to make a podcast?" Thus Let's Talk Seahawks was born. Join Adam & Robert through the highs and lows of each NFL season. Let's Talk Seahawks, a place for fans to gather and cheer on the Seahawks....

I help busy professionals get 2-6 hours back per day, get more done, and all with less stress using just their daily routine. My framework is called the POWER Routine™, and I’ll teach you how to master it! A daily routine works how you actually were designed to work, one small habit at a time. And the sequence you do the routine in matters too, that’s why I’ve packaged it all together as the POWER Routine Framework. It takes all the best productivity principles and puts them into an innovative daily routine sequence. This means you can learn it one piece at a time and then practice it ...

The apocalypse is coming! Scientists and science fiction novelists have long predicted various forms of the apocalypse, from plagues to wars to aliens. If there’s a way to end civilization, someone has probably prophesized it. Civilizations rise and civilizations fall…but are you ready for it to happen to you? How will you survive and thrive in the event of an apocalypse?

If you love axe-wielding barbarians, shape-shifting dragons, possessed toys, or cryptic assassins, then grab your traveling pack and join in the adventures.

What’s it like to reach out and touch history in the moment, to peel back the layers of hyperbole and political deception for yourself as a simple soldier? Try the Philippine-American War, sometimes referred to as "the first Vietnam" (1899-1902). You might find that “desertion” really means conversion to a noble cause and “enlisting” is just another form of surrender….

Are you determined to boost your public speaking skills to the next level? Aspiring to leave a memorable impression every time you present? Do you desire to weave the potent threads of influence and persuasion seamlessly into your business narratives? If these objectives align with your goals, then Public Speaking Professional is your indispensable guide.

Consider the Constitution is a podcast from the Robert H. Smith Center for the Constitution at James Madison's Montpelier. The show provides insight into constitutional issues that directly affect every American. Hosted by Dr. Katie Crawford Lackey the podcast features interviews with constitutional scholars, policy and subject matter experts, heritage professionals, and legal practitioners.

Conor Dolan, a young Irishman, travels to Chicago in 1903 to visit his older brother; instead, he finds a mystery. His journey sparks a quest to peel away secrets and rediscover a dead sibling he idolized but never really knew as he strives to learn the true meaning of brotherhood. His search reveals an Irish Republican plot to assassinate a visiting British royal. In the process, he is drawn into an alliance with two women: a mesmerizing Jewish widow and a struggling young Irishwoman. Each teaches Conor existential truths of life and love in her own way.

Even if you've always been shy and unassuming, with How to Talk to Anyone About Anything, you will learn to refine your social skills, master small talk, connect effortlessly, and make genuine friends—anytime, anywhere!