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Blessed by a booming economy, the United States experienced the benefits of technology in the 1950s, with television and the automobile transforming the way people lived, and the space race offering new challenges. At the same time, the nation faced domestic divisions and international crises that would have far-reaching historical and political consequences.

An entrancing collection of 50 great short stories by leading classic writers.

Learn about the battles, events, and people that shaped the turning point in American history. www.thecivilwarcenter.com

One of the last great American cowboys, Ben Smith is a three-time rodeo champion with one last chance to take a stand. Injured in a fall, he heads home at the age of 40 to the Little Brawny Ranch, where he befriends the son of the Big Brawny's owner. Ben agrees to show little Jimmy the ropes: the rigors of ranching, the rewards of hard work, and the awe-inspiring beauty of the wild mustang herds running free. But when they learn the horses are being rounded up - for the slaughterhouse - the rawhide cowboy and skinny greenhorn strike back, each in his own way, to save the mustangs.

Chilling. One of the best words to describe the cases recounted in this audiobook. These gruesome crimes seemed to hit a dead end, that is until the cases were reopened for investigation and then solved, thanks to modern technologies and new investigation techniques. Cold cases are such an intriguing phenomenon that it’s easy to forget how rare they actually are. Only a few of the countless crimes committed every year become truly cold cases.

Dive into a captivating narrative that chronicles the world’s most significant conflict—the Great War. Written from the perspective of the United States and its Allies, this work offers an unvarnished look at the bloodiest and most destructive war in history, tracing its origins to its triumphant conclusion and the lasting impact it had on the globe. Our aim has been to combine clarity with depth; a compelling account of such monumental events should engage rather than confuse. With a foundation built on official documents from the battlegrounds and government archives, this work ...

People go missing every day. According to newspapers such as the Wall Street Journal, this figure could be as high as 8 million people every single year. While some people are quickly found or return home of their own accord, others simply vanish into the night. Families are left wondering where their loved ones have gone while the police desperately try to put together any clues they come across. While a good number of people make it home safe and sound, others are never seen again.

La première rencontre entre Skadinia, princesse des elfes des ombres, et Jonas, prince des clans faés de la terre, s’est faite sur le champ de bataille, épée à la main. Elle a perdu, et il a remporté la victoire. Pour contrer la menace grandissante d’une invasion des elfes de la lumière, et pour sceller une alliance entre leurs deux peuples, ils sont promis l’un à l’autre. Skadinia sait que ce mariage n’est qu’un jeu politique et que les sentiments n’entrent pas en ligne de compte.

Based on a true story of: The GREATEST heist–NEVER TOLD! In 1983, the rapidly growing city of L.A. and beachfront communities were active in the illicit drug trade, successfully operating through Angels Gate Lighthouse, and LAX, the gateway to the City of Angels. This true story is a recounting of the largest monetary heist in history, carried out by four local surfers, and August Taracina, a successful marijuana smuggler. The heist progresses with only minor hitches, until they open the bags of loot. Much to the thieve’s chagrin, there is no cash, no gold, nothing but financial ...

Eighteen year-old Star Wars-obsessed aspiring comic book artist Josh McCreary has a problem: despite being accepted to the prestigious Indianapolis Art Institute, he needs almost twenty thousand dollars to pay for his tuition, and he needs it quick. But then his friend Dustin finds something that could change his fortune: at an estate sale a thousand miles away is the rarest of all Star Wars collectibles: a one-of-a-kind action figure that they could resell for six figures. All they have to do is drive to Texas to buy it before the greedy local comic shop owner Jeff Reynolds gets to it first.

Welcome to The Digital Dating Podcast where modern romance gets unpacked, unfiltered, and understood. Hosted by Anonymous Andrew, a curious and candid voice navigating the highs, lows, and WTFs of dating in the digital era.From swipes and ghosting to algorithm-based matching and relationship red flags, Andrew dives deep into what really connects us — and what doesn’t. Whether you’re app-fatigued, freshly heartbroken, or just trying to decode the dating chaos, this show is for you.After leaving a three year relationship that I endured deception, infidelity, gaslighting, co-dependency and ...

Heroes of Normandy: The Untold Stories delivers seven action-packed combat stories. You will be taken behind enemy lines with a young Airborne soldier in the early morning hours of D-Day and then lead British troops forward as they discover the truest definition of heroism. You will also witness the same events through the eyes of retreating Germans and advancing Americans and might end up rooting for both sides to survive. You will experience a gritty assault against a stronghold in a German-held town, and learn the terrible secret hidden there.

The TropicZone is a weekly podcast of arts, culture, and politics across the African Diaspora. We talk about literature, music, religion, politics, and sports with a heavy Afro-American-British-Caribbean emphasis: informed opinion and enlightened conversation.

In 1884, in a history very different from our own, the world stood on the verge of war. Once again, the Russian and British Empires faced each other across the Mississippi. Then, the first trans-temporal portal was developed on the Nayarit Line, and history changed again.

Writing a joke is like taking a selfie, it takes 1000 attempts before you have 3 worth posting. Comedian Andrew Rivers is writing down (or speaking onto a podcast) his worst ideas. As creatives, we can be our own worst enemy. We come up with an amazing idea, write it down. 3 minutes later, we hit a dead end and throw the joke away. That could have been the new closer! This will be a place where I test new joke ideas, riff a couple stories and try to have some fun. https://linktr.ee/andrewjrivers

It's time to get ready for change.You're growing and building your business, and you have a vision for the future. You want to know what legal hurdles you might encounter so you can take care of them before they grow out of control.This is where we come in. We are bringing you the "Don't Skip the Legal" podcast. A place where you can learn how to grow your business and build a better future for yourself and your business through the lessons and experience of other business owners, just like you. You know there are legal hurdles on the horizon that need to be taken care of before they grow out ...

Macklin, Mississippi has been rocked to its core by the death of David Moss, the son of one of the town’s most influential man. Some believe that David’s fate was sealed after many of the desperate choices he made. Can his family heal after such a devastating loss? After Linda decides to leave town again, Annie has to figure out how to live with the burden of raising the children her sister left behind.

New Orleans-born Drawn & Quartered literary magazine's weekly hour of incinerating poetry, supernova prose, in-depth and mindless conversations, dark, twisted humor, and heavy bottle-clanking drinking recorded weekly in a section of Studio Viva called "Plant Camp" and once monthly in Backspace Bar and Kitchen located at 139 Chartres St. New Orleans, Louisiana - in a section of the French Quarter known as "Death Row." All Killer, No Filler.

Römisches Reich, 25 n.Chr.: Seine erste Fahrt zur See mündet für den jungen Telemachos in einen Kampf um Leben und Tod. Das Handelsschiff, auf dem er angeheuert hat, wird gekapert. Um seine Haut zu retten, muss er sich wohl oder übel den Männern des grausamen Kapitäns Bulla anschließen. In der brutalen Welt der Seeräuber verdient sich Telemachos durch Zähigkeit und Geschick den Respekt der Mannschaft. Als am Horizont die Segel der römischen Flotte in Sicht kommen, ist er längst selbst zum Piraten geworden. Die letzte Schlacht naht.

25 d.C. Quando il giovane Telemaco ha l'occasione di unirsi all'equipaggio della nave mercantile Selene, è felice di lasciarsi alle spalle le difficoltà di una vita di stenti tra i vicoli di Atene. Poco dopo aver mollato gli ormeggi, però, una nave pirata appare all'orizzonte e l'assalto si trasforma in una feroce carneficina... Bulla, il comandante nemico, offre ai superstiti una scelta atroce: unirsi a loro oppure venire uccisi. Dopo un rito di iniziazione brutale, la determinazione di Telemaco conquista la fiducia del suo nuovo capitano.