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The unique story of Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise – British television's most iconic double act. British television has hosted some celebrated double acts over the years – from the Two Ronnies to Reeves and Mortimer, from French and Saunders to Fry and Laurie and from Mitchell and Webb to...

Now a major film, the book that exposed the scandal of Britain's forgotten and abused child migrants. In 1986 Margaret Humphreys, a Nottingham social worker, investigated a woman's claim that, aged four, she had been put on a boat to Australia by the British government. At first incredulous...

During one sweltering week in July 1948, the Democratic Party gathered in Philadelphia for its national convention. The most pressing and controversial issue facing the delegates was not whom to nominate for president—the incumbent, Harry Truman, was the presumptive candidate—but whether the Democrats would finally embrace the cause of civil rights and embed it in their official platform. On the convention's final day, Hubert Humphrey, the relatively obscure mayor of the midsized city of Minneapolis, ascended the podium.

A vivid, wild ride through a century of Mafia lore, this book tells stories of organized crime rings that have settled in Florida and made the state their base of operations for bootlegging, gambling, extortion, money laundering, and drug running.

As Jane steps from the rubble of her West End home she meets Will, who offers laughter and love in abundance. With the Blitz of London upon them, Will teaches Jane to live for the moment and throw caution aside. He introduces her to his surrogate family, the joys of the theatre and the open road. In turn, Jane acquaints him with her eclectic mix of girlfriends and life at the Grandchester Hotel. Wartime London is a dangerous place, and they soon find themselves in the middle of deception and murder. Can they find a way to a happily ever after?

Tempest and Sunshine, the debut novel by Mary Jane Holmes, transports readers to the pre-Civil War South, where the lives of two sisters—blonde Fanny and dark-haired Julia—unfold in a tale of contrasting struggles and romances. As different as night and day, their journeys intertwine against the backdrop of a tumultuous era, exploring themes of love, family, and resilience. (Introduction by jedopi)This show includes AI-generated content.

"We live so far in the backwoods, we have to pump sunshine through hollow logs," young Susanette's daddy says, when asked where the Howell family lives. Their cracker house, which has never been slapped by a loaded paintbrush, sits on a small tobacco farm near the Suwannee River in North Florida, 18 miles from the small town of Live Oak - a town that was, at the turn of the 19th century, the fifth largest town in Florida and the largest inland city in the state.

If you want to discover the enchanting history of Florida, pay attention! Sunshine, beaches, sports teams, amusement parks, and more contribute to Florida being ranked as the second most visited state in the United States of America. People flock to Florida to enjoy its weather, culture, people, and its rich history. Florida’s history spans thousands of years, lasting from prehistoric times up to today. The Ice Age, European exploration, wars, the Cuban Revolution, and the Space Race have all woven together to create today’s Florida.

In the early 1900s America, Doodles is a kind-hearted child who spends his days in a chair, feeling isolated from the world around him. Everything changes with the arrival of a special new friend—a remarkable gift from his brother, Blue. This enchanting tale explores Doodles journey of friendship and discovery, illuminating the beauty and challenges of his unique life. (summary by TribalElder)

These are the kinds of stories we need right now. While the news is filled with villains and villainy, we do see a few famous heroes now and again. But what about the everyday heroes? The people going out of their way bring a little love into someone else's life? They deserve a time in the...

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Florida's Space Coast tells the compelling story of America's half century in space exploration from the successful launch of the first two-stage rocket in 1950 through the space shuttle missions of 2000. Told from the unique viewpoint of the people who built the Spaceport, this book shows how the space program transformed the east central Florida coast from a traditional citrus production and tourist area to one of the most influential high-tech centers in the nation.

Our Sunshine is the tale of a man whose story outgrew his life. Robert Drewe's strikingly imaginative re-creation of the inner life of Ned Kelly, the National Hero and Devil Incarnate of the Antipodes, is written with brilliant clarity and impressionistic economy.

A Ray of Sunshine ~ a journey of an endo warrior and everything in between. A RAY OF SUNSHINE is a podcast providing audiences with valuable content about endometriosis. The podcast involves insights from endometriosis medical experts and advocates from all over the world, and debunks misinformation about endometriosis.‘A Ray of Sunshine’ podcast gives the necessary information & tools required to improve awareness, knowledge and coping skills to those who battle endometriosis, and the future generation who may battle menstrual health conditions.It is a first of its kind in Kenya, if not ...