Showing results for "Paradise" in Politics & Social Sciences

The drama that shaped today’s Iran, from the Revolution to the present day. In 1979, seemingly overnight—moving at a clip some thirty years faster than the rest of the world—Iran became the first revolutionary theocracy in modern times. Since then, the country has been largely a black box...

The much anticipated follow-up to the bestseller that exposed the escalation of organised crime in New Zealand. Gangster's Paradise is about drugs, guns, gangs and money. Lots of money. A gang which took over a small rural town. A police officer shot and killed in a routine traffic stop. A...

A Paradise Built in Hell is an investigation of the moments of altruism, resourcefulness, and generosity that arise amid disaster's grief and disruption and considers their implications for everyday life. It points to a new vision of what society could become - one that is less authoritarian and fearful, more collaborative and local.

In the rubble of Hurricane Maria, Puerto Ricans and ultrarich "Puertopians" are locked in a pitched struggle over how to remake the island. In this vital and startling investigation, The New York Times best-selling author and activist Naomi Klein uncovers how the forces of shock politics and disaster capitalism seek to undermine the nation's radical, resilient vision for a just recovery.

From the author of the bestselling books about the escalation of organised crime and gangs in New Zealand. The brutal execution of an innocent man. The undercover DEA agent who fooled the Hells Angels in a 400kg cocaine plot. The brutal execution of a not-so innocent man. The never-ending quest...

From Robert Kagan, a leading scholar of American foreign policy, comes an insightful analysis of the state of European and American foreign relations. At a time when relations between the United States and Europe are at their lowest ebb since World War II, this brief but cogent book is...

Hosts Lauren and Ken talk true crime, unsolved mysteries, missing people and cold cases.

WHEN LOUIS OTIENO WALKED INTO THE SILVER SCREENS A LIFE OF STARDOME OPENED UP. HE WOULD END UP DEFINING A TIME IN KENYAN LIVES BY COMMANDING NIGHTLY NEWS IN WAYS IT HAD NEVER BEEN DONE BEFORE. A CELEBRITY LIFESTYLEBECKONED AS HE RODE THE GOLDEN AGE OF KENYAN MEDIA BUSINESS. HOWEVER, THIS CUT THROATINDUSTRY IS UNFORGIVING AND HE FINDS HIMSELF AT ODDS WITH POWERS THAT BE. HELOSES HIS JOB AND BAD LUCK JUST ACTIVELY SEARCHES AND FINDS HIM.LOUIS OTIENO, WHO COULD ONCESUMMON THE MOST POWERFUL IS REDUCED TO A SHADOW OF HIS FORMER SELF. HE HAS LOST HIS HEARING, HEONLY WALKS WITH SUPPORT, AND IS ...

The inspiring true story of one man’s treacherous boyhood journey from a rural village in Ghana to the streets of Barcelona - and the path that led him home.

STEP INTO THE VILLA AND OUT OF YOUR READING RUT A captivating, unauthorized exploration of the global reality show phenomenon Love Island, revealing the secrets, drama, and behind-the-scenes stories of TV’s most addictive show. Can we pull you for a chat? Because Anna Peele’s Enter the Villa...

In the summer of 1977, Terri Jentz and her Yale roommate, Shayna Weiss, make a cross-country bike trip. They pitch a tent in the desert of central Oregon. As they are sleeping, a man in a pickup truck deliberately runs over the tent. He then attacks them with an ax. The horrific crime is...

One father's mission to find his daughter, 18 years before the chilling confession of Joran van der Sloot. I am a father who has no idea what has happened to his child. The questions run through my mind all day long. They keep me awake at night. Is she dead? Is she alive? Is she being held...

This is not a travel podcast. This is life in Barbados! Have you ever dreamed of living on a paradise island? It's a common goal for many around the world, and exactly what Yvonne Campbell ("Otherworld Travel") is doing, for a whole year. Just before the pandemic took hold of the UK again during Christmas of 2020, Yvonne decided to travel to Barbados on the Welcome Stamp. Listen in on her Caribbean adventures as she shares with you the sounds and experiences that only life in Barbados can deliver. This is a Barbados podcast like no other. In this show, you can eavesdrop on real Bajan life, as ...

Start your day with ExtraLocal, the premier daily podcast for Gold Coast–Tweed Heads news, delivering the most essential updates from the glitter strip to the New South Wales border. Whether you are catching the sunrise in Surfers Paradise, commuting through Southport, or crossing the line in Coolangatta and Tweed Heads, we bring the region's pulse directly to your ears.Our AI-powered coverage dives deep into Gold Coast–Tweed Heads politics, examining city council decisions in both Queensland and NSW that impact your daily life. We cover the latest local news, from real estate shifts in ...

It was the deadliest string of shark attacks the world has ever seen. In 2011, sharks in Réunion, a beautiful island, way out in the Indian Ocean started biting people way more than ever before and with lunatic violence. The epidemic forced local surfers, politicians, and business owners into a proxy war with ocean lovers and conservationists worldwide, where long simmering tensions boiled over. Réunion: Shark Attacks in Paradise is the story of what happened on this beautiful island, and the astonishing human resilience in the face of lethal environmental threat in a world out of balance. ...

"The Ladies' Paradise" by Émile Zola is a vivid portrayal of the rise of modern consumerism through the lens of a Parisian department store. This podcast explores the themes of ambition, seduction, and economic power as it relates to the changing roles of women and commerce in 19th-century France.

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Love, marriage… and a secret history of trauma. Anna Maria Tremonti has been keeping her past a secret for over 40 years. As one of Canada’s most respected journalists, she has a reputation for being fearless and hard-hitting. She’s reported from some of the world’s most dangerous conflict zones. But none were as immediately threatening as life at home. In her early 20s, she fell in love with a man who seemed worldly and charming. Behind closed doors he was incredibly violent. They were only married for a year but the consequences of the abuse have lasted a lifetime. This is the first ...

In this profound exploration of human existence, John Milton takes us on a journey that transcends time and tradition. Inspired by Vergil’s adaptation of epic storytelling, Milton delves into the origins of humanity and the nature of evil, presenting a narrative that is as rich and complex as the human experience itself. The poem opens with a bold declaration of its purpose and quickly immerses us in the action, revealing the dark machinations of Satan and the divine intervention of the Son of God. As the story unfolds, we witness the fall of Adam and Eve, the seductive temptation of the ...

In Colonizing Paradise, historian Jefferson Dillman charts the broad spectrum of sentiments that British citizens and travelers held regarding their colonial possessions in the West Indies. Because British sentiments in the Caribbean located danger and evil not just in indigenous populations but in Spanish Catholics as well, Dillman’s work begins with the arrival of Spanish explorers and conquistadors. Colonizing Paradise spans the arrival of English ships and continues through the early nineteenth century and the colonial era.