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Following the death of her beloved mother Jennifer Worth in 2011, Suzannah Worth discovered amongst her manuscripts a folder simply labelled 'Fifth Book'. Imagine her excitement when she sat down to read and her mother's distinctive voice came flooding back. This enchanting new collection from...

You're going to hear about a man living out of a tent in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, USA, without much money, far from any busy kind of life, working as a deli clerk and telling everyone around how he was going to his soulmate, Priska, in Switzerland—during a pandemic. Maybe to some that idea sounds crazy, and to be honest, it mostly does sound crazy. That is the beauty of this fun adventure tale. Jake, the man living in that tent, absolutely knew he was going to unite with his beloved, thousands of miles away, during the most travel-restricted moment in all of history.

As heard on NPR's This American Life “Absorbing . . . Though it's non-fiction, The Feather Thief contains many of the elements of a classic thriller.” —Maureen Corrigan, NPR’s Fresh Air “One of the most peculiar and memorable true-crime books ever.” —Christian Science Monitor A...

In 1966, 12-year-old Chanie Wenjack froze to death on the railway tracks after running away from residential school. An inquest was called, and four recommendations were made to prevent another tragedy. None of those recommendations were applied. More than a quarter of a century later, from 2000 to 2011, seven Indigenous high school students died in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The seven were hundreds of miles away from their families, forced to leave home and live in a foreign and unwelcoming city.

Compelling and wonderfully descriptive, Austin recalls his life experiences as a veterinarian travelling the globe, from his native Ireland to the far reaches of Australia and New Zealand. While not always glamorous, this collection of stories is achingly honest and utterly captivating. With many laughs along the way, listeners will delight in accompanying him on his amazing journey.

In Feather Trails, wildlife biologist and birder Sophie A. H. Osborn reveals how the harmful environmental choices we’ve made—including pesticide use, the introduction of invasive species, lead poisoning, and habitat destruction—have decimated Peregrine Falcons, Hawaiian Crows, and California Condors.

“A biography that reads like a novel.” —The Wall Street Journal “Laybourne was a badass.” —Los Angeles Times “Sweeney’s biography must be read to be believed.” —The Millions “Engrossing...Riveting...This entrances.” —Publishers Weekly NPR Books We Love...

Beth Moore is widely known and respected as an engaging and effective speaker, Bible teacher, and bestselling author. Feathers from My Nest reveals a more contemplative and personal side of Beth, very much in the spirit of her work, Things Pondered. Feathers from My Nest is a collection of vignettes, as Beth reflects on items belonging to her daughters who have left the nest for college.

From the decks of offshore scallop boats in the North Atlantic to the backwoods of the Maritime Provinces, Feather White chronicles a young man’s emergence from an alcoholic family and his search for his missing pieces. His quest leads to building a handmade log cabin in Nova Scotia in 1974 during what was still the height of the back to nature movement of the '60s. On his way to pick apples to finance a cabin winter during fall of 1977, the author instead finds himself aboard a fishing vessel in one of the East Coast’s most beautiful and quirky ports: Provincetown, MA.

Hello there! I am Tanya and this is my podcast “A thing with feathers” about being Russian during Russian war against Ukraine. I am a 30 something woman living in Moscow and I want to share my feelings and emotions about this war with the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kacy Tellessen is a grunt. After completing high school in rural Washington, he enlisted in the Marine Corps and began the hero's journey he imagined might parallel those epic tales he'd consumed throughout adolescence. But what Tellessen lived through—from boot camp to the battlefield and home again—had little in common with Homer's tales or Hollywood's depictions. In his memoir, Tellessen offers a truer account of life as an infantryman: the complicated, conflicting, adrenaline-pumping, and traumatic experience of war.

While perhaps best remembered today as the beloved, iconic character Glinda the Good Witch in the 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz", Billie Burke enjoyed a long theatrical and film career in the early 20th century. Popular, red-haired comedienne Burke was the daughter of a woman possessing an indomitable spirit and a well-known circus clown from whom she took her name.

Birds of a Feather is ultimately a love story between veterans and the birds they nurse back to health and between Dr. Lindner and her husband, a veteran with PTSD, who healed at Serenity Park. Full of remarkable people and colorful birds, this audiobook reminds us that we all have the power to make a difference.

Maureen Ventimiglia takes listeners on a heartfelt journey through her life. From her challenging upbringing in the Bronx to summers spent in the Catskills, Maureen’s story is one of resilience, love, and family bonds. She shares how faith and education shaped her, the joy and sorrow of motherhood, and the adventures of living in Puerto Rico. Maureen’s story is also about facing life's toughest battles, including the loss of her sons, Paul and John, to cancer.

An epic walk through life from childhood to adulthood–beaten down, trodden upon, yet constantly referred to as ‘Feather in cap’. See the outcome unravels through excruciating determination, warranting resilience to ascent to the pedestal of reference.

From the actress who starred as "Baby Grace" on the beloved series Little House on the Prairie comes an uplifting memoir about finding the grace of God in every chapter of life. With candor and insight, Wendi Lou Lee takes us through her early days in show business to life-changing events of adulthood, including her brain surgery in 2015. Starting with a red-tailed bird camouflaged by a shrub, Red Tail Feathers traces Wendi's reflective journey of discovering God's grace in all of life's circumstances and challenges you to do the same.

MacKenzie hopes that in sharing her story you will be inspired and encouraged and be given hope and healing as you grow your wings to soar, one chapter, one feather at a time.

How am I supposed to carry on like normal when half of my soul has been taken from me? Losing my wife of 53 years changed who I am, and nothing will be the same again. I have never experienced such bitterness, heartache, and loneliness before. I struggle to find purpose and hope in the future. I’ve always been a happy guy, but now I’m facing the biggest battle of my life to be that person again. Although sometimes tempted, I can’t give up. I’ll have to find my way without Jean. But will I have the strength to claw my way through the fog of grief until I find sunshine again?

Welcome to Fallen Feather’s, a True Crime Podcast that focuses on the unheard voices of the men, women, and children of minority races. Every soul on Earth is an angel to an extent. When they become missing or murdered, some of their fathers have fallen. Follow me, as I give light to some of these cases; and bring a voice to these victims.

Get Taboo explores the stories, experiences, and questions most people avoid, the Taboo..Hosted by Feather, a grounded Psychic Medium and Intuitive Reader, this show dives into the strange, the spiritual, the emotional, and the unexplained. We explore paranormal encounters, psychic moments, shadow work, intuition, Taboo topics, and the mysteries that follow you long after they happen.If you’re spiritually curious, open‑minded, or someone who’s had experiences you can’t explain, you’re in the right place.Expect: ✨ Real conversations without spiritual bypassing✨ Taboo topics ...