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James Keene had it all: cars, girls, houses up and down the Gold Coast. But behind his well-connected star athlete façade was a money-obsessed drug dealer desperate to make the big score to get him out of the business. When he was sentenced to prison, it seemed the only lessons he would learn would be about navigating convict society. Instead, he was offered a chance to regain his freedom in return for going undercover in the nation’s highest security prison for the criminally insane.

Abandoned by their parents, Maya and her older brother, Bailey, are sent to live with their grandmother and uncle in the small Southern town of Stamps in Arkansas. Struggling with rejection, they endure the prejudice of their white neighbours and suffer several racist incidents. One day, their father unexpectedly returns and takes the children to live with their mother in St Louis, Missouri. Aged only eight, Maya is abused by her mother's boyfriend, an experience that haunts her for a lifetime.

Maya Angelou's six volumes of autobiography are a testament to the talents and resilience of this extraordinary writer. Loving the world, she also knows its cruelty. As a Black woman she has known discrimination and extreme poverty, but also hope, joy, achievement and celebration.In this first...

A heroine for our times, Etta Lemon campaigned for 50 years against the worldwide slaughter of birds for extravagantly feathered hats. Her legacy is the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (the RSPB), grown from an all-female pressure group of 1889 with the splendidly simple pledge: Wear No Feathers. Etta’s long battle against ‘murderous millinery’ triumphed with the Plumage Act of 1921 - but her legacy has been eclipsed by the more glamorous campaign for the vote, led by the elegantly plumed Emmeline Pankhurst.

Captivatingly read by the author, Jaspreet Kaur. You might feel that this fight is too big for you. How on earth can you dismantle so many complex, long-standing systems of oppression? My answer: piece by piece. Brown Girl Like Me is an inspiring memoir and empowering manifesto that equips women...

Exploring the transformative impact of Native American spirituality on contemporary events, this is the third book in Ken Carey's trilogy.

Bird is about creating community through diversity, showcasing stories of real women doing really cool things and inspiring us along the way.

Flightless Bird follows journalist David Farrier as he learns about what makes America special from his unique perspective as a Kiwi accidentally marooned in the Land of the Free. Infinitely curious but never judgmental, each week, David (along with cohost and American Rob) seeks to understand what makes America so unique, strange, and wonderful.

Explore the rugged allure of the Rocky Mountains through the eyes of a pioneering woman who defied conventions. This collection delves into themes of adventure and resilience, capturing the spirit of exploration and the challenges faced by those who dared to chart unknown territories. Each week, our podcast features a different complete audiobook, offering a diverse array of narratives that span various perspectives, eras, and writing styles. This is not a continuous story, but rather a curated selection that invites you to discover new worlds and ideas. Whether you're seeking inspiration, ...

Since the late 1980s the dominant theory of human origins has been that a "cognitive revolution" (c. 50,000 years ago) led to the advent of our species, Homo sapiens. As a result of this revolution our species spread and eventually replaced all existing archaic Homo species, ultimately leading...

Read by the author, Sarah Thornton. Boobs. Knockers. Jugs. Cans. Baps. Melons. Puppies. Fun bags. Bosoms. Hooters. In the English language there are over 700 expressions for female mammary glands – the majority of which are mostly used by men. In Tits Up, bestselling author, sociologist and...

Two Friends. Two Wheels. One Wild Ride Through Vietnam's Mountains.What happens when a 2-month long adventure goes off-script? Flat tires, government visa policies, and charging water buffalo stand in the way. Only to find mountain passes that don't exist on any map, movie-quality views, and friendly locals with "happy water."Join Jim and Jimmy for Season 1 of the Whole Bird, as they navigate the journey through northern Vietnam's legendary Ha Giang loop - where every breakdown becomes a breakthrough. Between the road mishaps and the hospitality of strangers, something unexpected happens to ...

This program is read by the authors. The true story of the greatest conspiracy in US history—and how to fight back. Have you ever seen a baby pigeon? You haven’t, have you? No one has, not in many, many years. They used to be everywhere. You couldn’t walk out of your front door in New York...

Jeri Russell is elbow deep in Thanksgiving dinner preparation when she receives and email that will have a profound effect on her life. A former stewardess with Pan American airlines, Jeri is no stranger to travel. Soon after responding to the email, she is in the clouds again, flying toward a tiny town in Botswana, having agreed to volunteer there as a homeopathic clinician, teacher, and mentor.

The Strange Bird Coffee Podcast is hosted by coffee professional, and founder, Stephen James Davidson. A talk show covering a broad spectrum of topics, with a focus on specialty coffee, sustainability, and featuring guests from all walks of life.

Birdwatching Podcast is a podcast created to better understand the behaviors of women. We're here to break down dating advice and tips, how to talk to girls, and how to stand out in the crowd. Episodes will be uploaded each week, on Mondays at 10:00 am MST. Let's see if we can learn a thing or two about relationships.

"For The Birds" is a show that calls out different types of negative and toxic behavior, how destructive it is for those that participate in that behavior, and the steps people could take to better themselves and put a stop to that behavior.

PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST The gripping true story of a murder on an Indian reservation, and the unforgettable Arikara woman who becomes obsessed with solving it—an urgent work of literary journalism. “I don’t know a more complicated, original protagonist in literature than Lissa Yellow...

Join the author as she shares delightful anecdotes from her life filled with the wonders of birds. Discover their quirky habits, favorite foods, nesting preferences, and learn how to invite these feathered friends to become your neighbors. Plus, get step-by-step instructions for building your very own birdhouse. This charming exploration is sure to inspire your love for avian companions. (summary by mleigh)

I was born in a clothes-basket, and I take pride in my unconventional beginnings, even if fire and the swill man have long erased all traces of it. This is the captivating life story of a household cat. Filled with humor, playfulness, and the occasional twinge of sadness, it reflects the many challenges and indignities that cats face. Yet, through it all, they remain the independent, proud, and loyal companions of humans across generations. Do you have a furry friend at home? Join us in reading this story as a tribute to their beloved companionship. While I cant promise a perfect life for ...