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Born on a Somerset pea-field in 1941, the second of eight children in a Romani family, Maggie Smith-Bendell has lived through the years of greatest change in the travelling community's long history. As a child, Maggie rode and slept in a horse-drawn wagon, picked hops and flowers, and sat beside her father's campfire on ancient verges, poor but free to roam. As the twentieth century progressed, common land was fenced off and the traditional ways disappeared.

Published in 1939, this book contains 12 articles originally published in Good Housekeeping magazine as a guide to young people of the era to achieve a happy marriage. Many of the principles stated are as applicable today as they were 70 years ago, but some of the chapters are best considered only as amusing historical artifacts.

After her years in domestic service, Winifred Foley married and started a family. But while scraping a living as a charwoman in a rundown north London tenement, she continued to long for her home in the Forest of Dean and the cherished relatives she had left behind. Determined to give their children the rural upbringing she had enjoyed, the young couple moved to an isolated, crumbling cottage not far from the forest. But even in the 1950s, they lacked heating or running water, and money was tight. Food was begged, borrowed or homegrown, and their clothes were hand-me-downs.

Happy Minds - Sleep Meditation & Bedtime Stories is a positive channel for children (and adults!) to relax, dream, imagine and have fun! We are passionate about the importance of healthy minds for kids, through encouraging quality sleep and positive self-esteem.We provide children's meditation, kids sleep meditation, sleep stories with sleep music, mindfulness meditation, bedtime stories for kids and positive affirmations for young people. We design our high quality content to empower children to believe in themselves and prepare for a high vibrational life in hearts and minds. Happy Minds is...

Pancho Barnes was a force of nature, a woman who lived a big, messy, colorful, unconventional life. She ran through three fortunes, four husbands, and countless lovers. She outflew Amelia Earhart, outsmarted Howard Hughes, outdrank the Mexican Army, and out- maneuvered the U.S. government. In...

It's America's 250th birthday! Here are 250 reasons to celebrate this land of the free and the brave.

A compelling blend of true crime and memoir tracing the author’s investigation into the kidnapping and murder of her great-grandfather in 1980s Louisiana and the reverberations on her family and community throughout the decades ""Riveting and atmospheric, Home of the Happy is also a heartfelt...

This comprehensive exploration of Lunar New Year examines one of the world's most significant cultural celebrations, detailing its rich traditions, historical significance, and modern expressions. The article weaves together the festival's astronomical foundations, cultural variations across Asian countries, and its evolution into a global celebration. It explores key elements including preparation rituals, symbolic decorations, traditional foods, family customs, and celebratory practices. Special attention is given to the festival's ability to maintain cultural authenticity while adapting to ...

Take a joyful and powerful journey through the history, culture, and celebration of Juneteenth. From the delayed freedom in Galveston to modern-day festivities, this six-part series honors the resilience, resistance, and rich traditions of Black communities in America. For more insightful and engaging podcasts, visit https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Click here to browse handpicked Amazon finds inspired by this podcast series! https://amzn.to/424pzou

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Beyond the Happy Clappy is our new podcast about the past, present and future of charismatic renewal. Each episode features an interview with a leading figure from that move of God that changed the UK church so profoundly from the 1960s onwards. Our three hosts are Christopher Landau (Director of ReSource), Eleanor Jeans (Associate Vicar at St Paul’s Church, Leamington Spa and ReSource trustee) and Andy Crook (curate in Stockport and Brinnington and PhD researcher on the history of charismatic renewal). They will reflect on the lessons that recent history has for the life and mission of the ...

In this enchanting memoir, Elizabeth Wallace captures the serene beauty of Mark Twains time in Bermuda shortly before his passing in 1910. Having met in Bermuda in 1908, Wallace and Twain formed a close friendship that blossomed into heartfelt correspondence until just six weeks before his death. An academician notes, Wallace’s deep affection for Twain is evident in her writings, suggesting she aimed to celebrate his legacy. As a result, Happy Island presents a delightful narrative, blending breezy charm with occasional sentimentality, portraying Twain not just as a literary giant but as...

In this compelling narrative, best-selling author Mike Hayes and Dr. Jeffrey Garner journey through the eight beloved Beatitudes from Jesus’ revolutionary Sermon on the Mount. Aptly reframing the Beatitudes as happy oracles, Mike and Jeffrey share personal stories and historical insights that optimize Jesus’ happy message for a 21st century audience. This book challenges our cultural conceptions of happiness and beautifully guides the listener into Jesus’ Real Happy life.

The Japanese believe everyone has an ikigai—a reason for being that fills each day with meaning. And in a small village in Japan known as Okinawa, where people live longer than anywhere else in the world, finding your ikigai is the key to a happier, healthier life. But what is ikigai, exactly? It's where your passions, your talents, your values, and your livelihood all align. It's the sweet spot that fuels your days with purpose and joy, the reason you leap out of bed each morning eager to embrace the world.

In this deeply researched, movingly narrated portrait of the extended Townsend family, R. Isabela Morales reconstructs the migration of this mixed-race family across the American West and South over the second half of the nineteenth century. Searching for communities where they could exercise their newfound freedom and wealth to the fullest, members of the family homesteaded and attended college in Ohio and Kansas; fought for the Union Army in Mississippi; mined for silver in the Colorado Rockies; and, in the case of one son, returned to Alabama.

Welcome to Happy Alien Life, where we explore the extraordinary tapestry of life through the eyes of our planet’s most fascinating voices! Imagine if we were all aliens, gazing upon this vibrant planet with wide-eyed wonder. Each episode invites you on a journey through the kaleidoscope of cultures, traditions, and communities that shape our world. Aavriti holds an LLB (Hons) from Cardiff University, an LPC from BPP University, and a Master's from Macquarie University in Policing, Intelligence, Counter-Terrorism, and International Security. Currently a PhD candidate at the University of ...

In the small hours of the annual Punta Carnivale celebrations held by Central American communities of the West Bronx, residents witness flames and smoke coming from a popular nightspot known as Happy Land. Fire and rescue personnel arrive at the scene within three minutes, only to find all 87 party-goers trapped inside already dead. The victims have died at an unfathomable speed, succumbing to suffocation and the effects of lethal gases before the flames could even reach them.

Explore the rich tapestry of narratives within the Happy Hour Podcast, an oral history collection dedicated to preserving the powerful firsthand accounts of diverse individuals. This initiative is vital in ensuring that unique voices resonate through generations. Each episode features compelling interviews that illuminate the challenges and triumphs shaping our communities. By listening, you actively participate in an important endeavor that honors these stories and guarantees that every voice is heard. Hosted by Liz, the Happy Hour provides an engaging experience that fosters connection and ...

Happy Paths, a series from CommandBar, explores the human process behind some of the most well-known software of the internet era. In each episode, host James Evans dives deep on one iconic product or feature — like Gmail, the hashtag, or Twitter Spaces — with the people who built them. We will pull back the curtain on the little details of how they were made, giving context for our audience on who uses these products, as well as providing practical learnings for other product practitioners.

For over 40 years Cracked was the best-selling humor magazine in the world...if you don't count Mad! A remarkable and amusing retrospective by author Mark Arnold, recounting the secret origins of the magazine, covering its history with former and future Mad and Marvel Comics contributors John Severin, Jack Davis, Don Martin, Bill Elder, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and Al Jaffee, along with Cracked veterans Bill Ward, Don Orehek, George Gladir.