Showing results for "major" in Politics & Social Sciences

The Napoleonic Wars are at their height, and upheaval and uncertainty plague British soil. In the midst of it all, the impoverished beauty Anne Garland finds herself at the center of a love quadrangle. She is torn between the persistent and annoying Festus Derryman, her womanizing childhood sweetheart Bob Loveday, and the reliable and thoughtful John Loveday, the eponymous Trumpet-Major. Who will she choose?

The Complete Plato & Socrates Collection presents the ultimate anthology of foundational works that shaped ethics, politics, love, death, and the human condition. This modern, listener-friendly translation unites the greatest dialogues and testimonies by Plato, Xenophon, and Aristophanes—the men who knew Socrates and captured the power of his ideas. Whether you're a student of philosophy or a seeker of wisdom, this profound journey into Socratic inquiry offers timeless relevance and enduring insight.

Join former American tennis stars Sam Querrey, John Isner, Steve Johnson, and Jack Sock as they hope to serve up more laughs than Grand Slam titles in a brand new podcast "Nothing Major". Expect untold tales, a behind the scenes look at life on tour, and relentless banter that only comes from guys who've seen it all (except that elusive major win).

Spread through the public in the form of popular stories, ideas can go viral and move markets - whether it's the belief that tech stocks can only go up or that housing prices never fall. Whether true or false, stories like these - transmitted by word of mouth, by the news media, and increasingly by social media - drive the economy by driving our decisions about how and where to invest, how much to spend and save, and more. But despite the obvious importance of such stories, most economists have paid little attention to them. Narrative Economics sets out to change that.

Major Richard J. "Dick" Meadows is renowned in military circles as a key figure in the development of the U.S. Army Special Operations. A highly decorated war veteran of the engagements in Korea and Vietnam, Meadows was instrumental in the founding of the U.S. Delta Force and hostage rescue force. Although he officially retired in 1977, Meadows could never leave the army behind, and he went undercover in the clandestine operations to free American hostages from Iran in 1980.

This essential volume captures the historic Trial of major German war criminals following World War II, as orchestrated by the International Military Tribunal comprising representatives from Great Britain, the USA, Russia, and France. It presents a comprehensive collection of official pre-trial documents, along with the Tribunal’s decisive judgment and sentencing of the defendants, laying the groundwork for a pivotal moment in legal history.

With this exposé, the Boston Globe presents the single most comprehensive account of the cover-ups, hush money and manipulation used by the Catholic Church to keep its history of sexual abuse secret...

In Patrick Morley's compelling follow-up to The Man in the Mirror, a man is taken beyond the day-to-day problems he faces and is confronted with seven major seasons of life that can make him or break him. Includes a leader's guide for small groups. In his phenomenally successful The Man in the...

At 10.20 p.m. on 21 May 1991, a young woman bowed before Rajiv Gandhi at an election rally in Sriperumbudur, 42 km north of Chennai. And then there was an explosion. This book is the definitive account of one of the most controversial crimes in contemporary India. It unravels the complex plot...

A history of libraries and the people who built them, from the ancient world to the digital age “Engaging [and] ambitious” (The Washington Post) The history of the library is rich, varied, and stuffed full of incident. In The Library, historians Andrew Pettegree and Arthur...

A trigger is an event or situation that causes something to happen next. This podcast will make the next trigger in your life, the turning point by taking a closer look at the things that affect your health, mindset, faith, relationship, and finances. Join your host and coach, Della Major, each season, as she guides you in discovering your purpose, developing self-worth, and maximizing your full potential.

Renowned experts profile prominent figures that have contributed in a decisive way to the advancement of Spanish culture.

*The story that inspired the film Brian Banks* Discover the unforgettable and inspiring true story of a young man who was wrongfully convicted as a teenager and imprisoned for more than five years, only to emerge with his spirit unbroken and determined to achieve his dream of playing in the NFL...

This concise overview covers Greece’s Stone Age and Bronze Age civilizations, its archaic and classical eras, its centuries under Roman rule, and the fascinating Byzantine Empire. It travels through Greece’s period under the Turkish Ottoman Empire, then its emancipation and formation of a parliamentary democracy that continued into the 20th century.

In the grand scheme of things, very little is known of Mansa Musa’s life. We know that he was one of the greatest emperors of the Mali Empire. And we know that he was actually one of the richest men of all time due to the enormous gold deposits in West Africa that were under his dominion, but large parts of Mansa Musa’s life remain a mystery.

Begin learning about the History of India and Indian Mythology today!

Welcome to Major Dilemma, an original show by the ReVoice Network where two VCU students of different majors interview each other! Tune in each week to meet new students and learn something new about a major you may have never known!

Hello, It's Aresevé Artist & Host of Major Dreams minor Thoughts - Where music meets memory, and history hums beneath every note. This podcast is a semi-autobiographical medium, where we chronicle my journey in music & take a look at events happening on the global stage, and it's impacts. We will converge on various topics ranging from but not limited to: Modern Geo-Political Affairs, Addressing and discuss the intersectionality of The Global Music economy, The Racial & Historical Policies surrounding the genres, & The creation, and sometimes end, of the people or places, that created the ...

For many people when a relationship breaks down it can often seem easier to stay than to go. Frequently raised questions include concerns about money, the family home and what will happen if there are children. Every individual break-up is unique and even though the internet has a lot of information available, where to turn to and who to trust are big decisions. SplittingUp.com has been created as self-help one stop shop to help answer what you need to know and who to contact if you're separating. It provides free advice and access to specialist family lawyers and other supporting services you...

Major Controversy, hosted by Joel Ryan, dives into today's politics and social issues from a fresh perspective.