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Best-selling author Donald James grew up in World's End, Chelsea during the Blitz years. Just on the edge of a fashionable middle class world, his childhood experience was in stark contrast to the privileged, bourgeois lifestyle glimpsed a few hundred yards away. He grew up in stark poverty and...

On the morning of 24th February 1944 following a devastating Luftwaffe raid, Donald Wheal and his family were homeless refugees with bulging suitcases and faces blackened by soot blast. In World's End, the first part of his bestselling childhood autobiography, he told of his upbringing during...

Howard Hughes lived one of the greatest, most heroic, misunderstood, mysterious, bizarre, and tragic lives in American history. In this brilliantly documented biography, the mythology that surrounded that life is disentangled from the truth.

With Manners Will Take You Where Brains and Money Won't, Donald James goes beyond handshakes and thank-you notes to explain how the true definition of manners is the authentic and genuine way we show up in the world. With inspiring and thought-provoking stories from his 35 years in public affairs and education at NASA, and guided by the lessons his mother taught him, Donald explains how having good manners is a key ingredient to finding purpose, fulfillment, and meaning in business and in life.

In 1991, the Kennedy brothers first published The South Was Right!, launching the modern movement of Southern awareness and activism. To date, the first and second edition of this book have sold more than 135,000 copies! Not for the faint of heart, The South Was Right! is an authoritative and well-documented study of the mythology behind “Civil War” history and its ongoing effects. In their new edition for a 21st-century audience, the Kennedys have updated their message to provide guidance for the harsh conditions against liberty.

I'm Just a Supply Sgt. is a compelling narrative of the Vietnam War with a very personal, psychological perspective that is difficult to find in most histories. Don Stout's ability to comprehend and record his feelings during the war, and his struggles after the war, provide not only a window into the suffering of many veterans but also a tool for catharsis for those afflicted with PTSD. Without a doubt, Don's story provides one of the most unique perspectives on the war and is not only a history of his service but a psychological epic.

A hilarious memoir by three brothers, Growing Up recounts their wild adventures with family. From facing death to engaging in stupid antics, their witty tales blend heart-pounding moments with youthful mischief and heart. Will the trio outsmart their own chaos? Perfect for listeners craving a laugh-out-loud, heartfelt journey.

Writer/comedian/low-income husband and father James Donald Forbes McCann does not own a boat—yet! It is only a matter of time before this soon-to-be-lucrative podcast changes that sad fact. The James Donald Forbes McCann Catamaran Plan podcast exists for one reason: to generate enough money for catamaran ownership. Yes, James can see the boat now, glimmering, as though in a vision. He could almost reach out and touch it. It is a beautiful boat. Go to www.patreon.com/jdfmccann and begin your ongoing financial contribution to another man’s boat ownership today.

Your window to Outdoor Adventure. Join us as we explore hiking trails and paddling routes in New Brunswick, PEI (Prince Edward Island), Maine, Nova Scotia, and sometimes the rest of the world. Learn about the trails and routes, and meet the people who love and protect them.

A revised edition of the classic self-care guide, with new research on aging. "Every family should have this book"(Annals of Internal Medicine). Continuing to break new ground after forty years in print, Take Care of Yourself is the go-to guide for at home self-care. Simple to use, even in a...

This chilling collection of modern horror stories is sure to have you peeking warily around corners and walking just a bit faster down dark streets. Full of both creepy events and morbid humor, The Bacchanal stands as a testament to humanity's love of being afraid and of frightening others. Humanity's fear of the unknown and fascination with the supernatural are masterfully depicted in these 11 stories.

America’s unique prosperity is based on its creation of a middle class. In the 20th century, that middle class provided the workforce, the educated skills, and the demand that gave life to the world’s greatest consumer economy. It was innovative and dynamic; it eclipsed old imperial systems and colonial archetypes. It gave rise to a dream: that if you worked hard and followed the rules you would prosper in America, and your children would enjoy a better life than yours. Incredibly, however, for more than 30 years, government and big business in America have conspired to roll back the American dream....

Embark on a captivating journey through the imaginative realms where science fiction meets fantasy, as we delve into the rich tapestry of the genre up to 1950. "333: A Bibliography of the Science-Fantasy Novel" curates a collection of seminal works that showcase the innovative storytelling and visionary concepts that define this unique literary category. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, inviting listeners to explore the intricate plots and thought-provoking themes that intertwine technology, magic, and the human experience. This is not a single story but a series of unique ...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. This is an audio adaptation of the ⁠OpenStax Organizational Behavior textbook⁠. The audiobook is produced by ⁠Audileo⁠. This resource aligns to introductory courses in Organizational Behavior. The text presents the theory, concepts, and...

This is the Common Everyday People Podcast where we talk to ordinary people about any specific kind of topic and it ranges from Movies, TV Shows, Sports, you name it, we talk about it. Whether it's talking to people on these topics or it's the hosts James Yevin and Donald Donaghy talking about random topics. Episodes release every Sunday! You can find us on Instagram: @commoneverydaypodcast And you can listen to us on any of the major podcast platform

Cinema-loving schlubs revisiting every Woody Allen production through discussion, review, critique and debate. We also explore films with adjacent themes, styles and influences, including recommendations from our beloved listeners and supporters.