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After a dangerous tour of duty in the Great South Sea, Jack and Stephen finally return to their families in England. For Jack, the return is joyful, but for Stephen, it is heartbreaking. His wife, Diana, has left for parts unknown; his young daughter has all the symptoms of autism. To escape these painful circumstances, Stephen joins Jack on a bizarre decoy mission to the lagoons of the Gulf of Guinea.

The Gilded Age and Progressive Era is a free podcast about the seismic transitions that took place in the United States from the 1870s to 1920s. It's for students, teachers, researchers, history buffs, and anyone who wants to learn more about how our past connects us to the present. It is hosted by Michael Patrick Cullinane, a professor of U.S. history and the author of several books about American politics and international relations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the wake of Donald Trump's election, renowned medievalist Patrick Boucheron delivered a powerful, probing series of lectures on "political fictions" in the context of rising authoritarianism and populism. Adapted here for the first time in English, they offer key insights into how we arrived at our current global moment and what history can teach us about moving forward.

Die Nr. 1 für digitale Planung im Mittelstand. Wir sind Supply Chain Experten, Implementierer, Kümmerer, Berater, Projektmanager und Unternehmer. Unsere Mission ist es, dem Mittelstand als Rückgrat der Wirtschaft dabei zu helfen, die Digitalisierung für eine stabile und zukunftssichere Arbeitswelt zu nutzen. Wir greifen verschiedene Themen rund um die Digitalisierung auf und laden dazu Experten und Kunden ein. Unsere Mission ist es, Chancen und Nutzen digitaler Planung aufzuzeigen, ohne dabei auf klassisches Bullshit-Bingo zurückzugreifen.

Danny Devlin thought his wars were over—until one ignited in his hometown. A sadistic mercenary named Merrick has kidnapped Ruby Sinclair, the daughter of a U.S. senator, and vanished into the frozen Wyoming mountains. With a blizzard closing in and Ruby running out of time, Merrick strikes a deal: lead Devlin, an ex-special forces soldier, now making a living as a wilderness guide, and two lawmen to her location—or face execution. But the storm isn’t the only danger waiting in the dark. Every step up the mountain drags them deeper into Merrick’s twisted trap. Will this deal with ...

Beyond the Bell is Granite School District’s (GSD) HR podcast. It designed to keep GSD principals and school leaders informed, supported, and ahead of the curve vis-a-vis HR issues throughout the school year. Hosted by HR Director Patrick Flanagan, each episode delivers timely updates, reminders, and practical tools to help navigate the unique challenges of school leadership within GSD. From evaluations and licensing to medical leave, hiring, and employee support.

As a business executive, you crave powerful examples of leadership in action. One of the greatest moments in history—D-Day, the launch of the most complex military operation in history that propelled the outcome of World War II—is a powerful gold mine of lessons that help you elevate your leadership skills and lead your team to victory.

Fourteen-year-old Kimathi has a comfortable life in the suburbs of western Kenya―until a contentious election explodes into violence. His father is killed, his house is destroyed, and he and his mother and sister must flee. They find themselves in a camp for internally displaced persons, who’ve been driven from their homes but haven’t left their country. Kim struggles to adapt to his new reality: living in a tent, facing prejudice at the local school, and struggling to get basic supplies.

When last seen, Jack and Stephen had been shipwrecked on a desert island in the glittering South China Sea. The Nutmeg of Consolation opens as the castaways fashion a makeshift vessel from the wreckage, only to have it destroyed in a fiery attack by Malay pirates. Only the wondrous ingenuity of Stephen, along with the unexpected appearance of one of Jack's oldest allies, leads them to escape, and to dubious safety in a penal colony at New South Wales.

With terror mounting in 1940 London, thousands of "Guest Children" were evacuated out of England to escape the bombings. Two of those children, Michael and Frances Hawksby, were never seen again. Randall Sturgess wanted to do his part in the war but stayed home instead to look after his troubled younger brother. When he’s asked to investigate the disappearance of the Hawksby children, he agrees.

Congratulations—you might’ve just ruined a great one. And this book is here to make sure you keep doing it… unless you want to stop. In How to Ruin a Great Conversation, Patrick King hilariously dismantles every awkward, cringey, well-intentioned-but-totally-misguided way people sabotage social interactions. From asking weirdly invasive questions, to oversharing your entire life story, to playing defense like your ego's in a UFC match—you’ll learn exactly what not to do if you want connection, not confusion. This book is for you if: You panic and word-vomit your autobiography to a stranger.

The Horse in My Garage and Other Stories is a hilarious addition to Patrick F. McManus’s existing work in humor. The author weighs in on his childhood, everyday life, and outdoor tales with his typical exaggerated commentary that will elicit a belly laugh from all types of listeners. Read about the antics of Patrick’s friends Rancid Crabtree and Retch Sweeney in such stories as “Shaping Up for the Hunt” and “Bear Hunters”, and much more!

In the early morning of November 29th, 2019, surveillance cameras at the headquarters of MI6, Britain’s spy agency, captured video of a young man pacing back and forth on a high balcony of Riverwalk, a luxury tower on the bank of the river Thames. At 2:24 a.m., he jumped into the river. In a quiet London neighborhood several miles away, Rachelle Brettler was worried about her son. Zac had told her that he had gone to stay with a friend, but then he did not come home. Days later, a police car pulled up and two officers relayed the dreadful news: her son was dead.

Someone is targeting high-stakes poker games in Las Vegas, brutally murdering the players and stealing the cash. They leave no evidence, no witnesses, no calling cards behind. What's even more bizarre is that even with all the cameras in Las Vegas at their disposal, Chase and her team have no idea how the killers got in or out of the hotel room. In a city known for its glitz, glamour, and magic, it appears as if the FBI have a real-life Houdini on their hands. And the only way to reveal the true nature of this deadly trick might be to go undercover.

"A revealing look into the intrigue and extraordinary courage of our intelligence gatherers of World War II. A rare combination of suspense thriller and true heroism by a great American writer." (Clive Cussler, New York Times best-selling author)

Six months after the harrowing events at Idaho National Laboratory, renowned researcher of ancient civilizations Daniel Whitlock is hiding out in the remote wilderness of Camp Denali, Alaska.

Twenty-two nightmarish stories for your listening enjoyment! Prepare for the terrifying. Sara Jordan-Heintz selected a perfect blend of tales from a talented list of authors. You might just find your next favorite horror writer in the list.

Everything Florida Dreamers (or the Merely Curious) Need to Know about the Sunshine Mega-State If you’re thinking about moving to Florida, or maybe you’re just looking for a warm, sunny spot to get away from the ice and snow, or even if you’re only curious about what’s going on down here in America’s only subtropical mega-state, you should read this book. It will give you an entertaining and informative explanation, from an economist’s perspective, of why Florida has become the nation’s 3rd most populous state, and of the challenges that lie ahead. As a bonus, the Kindle ...

After confronting the evil Hamelyn Piper, Patch Brightwater, his dracogriff friend Barver, and an army of Pipers have been transported to a mysterious island where they find themselves trapped with monstrous beasts. Meanwhile, their shapeshifting friend, Wren, has been captured by the nefarious villain and is working hard to escape a pair of magic-dampening manacles.Clad in his suit of impenetrable black armor, with traitorous dragons on his side, the Piper of Hamelyn hunts for a mythical amulet to achieve true immortality.

Jason was on a mission to free his father from the prison that he had been trapped in for a really long time. A prison built for a god, a prison that was in the core of the world known as the Land of Chaos. In his mind, it should have been a simple mission. Jason was a god born of the Eternal Flame. The inhabitants of the world known as the Land of Chaos were weak and pitiful. Or so he thought. Jason learns very quickly that isn't the case. And the disciples that were supposed to help him when he landed were nowhere to be found. All alone and his powers fading, Jason has his work cut out ...