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The 10th Anniversary Edition of the Leadership Classic The surprisingly common sense approach to leading a global company, based on a theoretical framework first used by the nineteenth-century Prussian Army. For over a decade the approach known as 'mission command' has been taught at the leading...

Typhoon is the story of a steamship and her crew beset by a tempest and of the captain whose dogged courage is tested to the limit. Captain MacWhirr was an ordinary man. However, when his steamer Nan-Shan blunders into a hurricane, he and his crew must pull together to survive. The steadfast courage of an undemonstrative captain and the imaginative readiness of his young first mate becomes a partnership vital to human survival as they are challenged from without by the elements, and from within by human doubts and fears.

His code name is Mr Clark. And his work for the CIA is brilliant, cold-blooded, and efficient...but who is he really? In a harrowing tour de force, Tom Clancy shows how an ordinary man named John Kelly crossed the lines of justice and morality - to become the CIA legend, Mr Clark.

This is an unforgettable journey into the heart of darkness. Without mercy. Without guilt. Without remorse.

"Statesmen... may plan and speculate for liberty, but it is religion and morality alone which can establish the principles upon which freedom can securely stand." -John Adams. What does it mean to be a nation "under God"? Where have we been as a nation, and where are we going? Using...

When Sanna Marin became Prime Minister of Finland at just thirty-four years old, she captivated the world’s attention with her progressive ideas and her boldness amidst major crises. In her powerful personal memoir Hope in Action, she shares the extraordinary journey of her trailblazing career...

The follow-up to Falconer’s first bestselling autobiography First Into Action “I took Ted Turner, Kofi Annan and Tony Bourdain into Palestine, shook hands with Yasser Arafat, took Anderson Cooper into the mountains of the Congo in search of a rebel general, a CNN crew into the heart of...

Immediate Action is a no-holds-barred account of an extraordinary life, from the day Andy McNab was found in a carrier bag on the steps of Guy's Hospital to the day he went to fight in the Gulf War. As a delinquent youth he kicked against society. As a young soldier he waged war against the IRA...

A top-secret manual for training CIA field agents in deception and sleight-of-hand was thought to be a rumor…until a single surviving copy was discovered in the agency’s archives. In 1953, a top-secret manual teaching agents sleight-of-hand and other deception techniques was written for the...

Rigorous research paired with visionary public policy has shaped countless policies and programs worldwide. In this podcast from MIT's Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), you’ll come to know the stories behind the impact. Hear from advocates and program coordinators, researchers, and most importantly, the participants themselves about why these programs matter to them and why they should matter for all of us.

They Were Soldiers showcases the inspiring true stories of forty-eight Vietnam veterans who returned home from the "lost war" to enrich America's present and future. In this groundbreaking new audiobook, Joseph L. Galloway, distinguished war correspondent and New York Times bestselling author of...

Chaque lundi à 10h, Sabrina met en lumière des femmes qui ont marqué l’Histoire — pionnières, résistantes, scientifiques, artistes, activistes — trop souvent oubliées ou reléguées au second plan des récits officiels. À travers “Femme en action”, elle redonne la parole et la place à ces figures invisibilisées : leurs combats, leurs réussites, leurs héritages, racontés avec rigueur et sans filtre. Un podcast qui interroge notre mémoire collective et questionne : pourquoi certaines histoires s’effacent, et d’autres non ? 🎙️ Présenté par Sabrina 📅 Tous les ...

Dans l’émission Les JRI en action, les élèves prennent le micro et vous emmènent sur le terrain. Nos jeunes reporters internationaux (JRI) partent à la rencontre de celles et ceux qui font vivre le réseau des lycées français du monde. Ils offrent aux auditeurs une immersion au cœur des grands évènements de l’AEFE, mais aussi des projets qui font vibrer leurs établissements. De la culture au sport, de l’éducation aux grands projets internationaux, chaque épisode de ce podcast vous plonge au cœur d’un rendez-vous phare du réseau :Ambassadeurs, ambassadrices en herbe (...

Having had unparalleled access to the Chilean mine disaster, award-winning journalist Jonathan Franklin takes readers to the heart of a remarkable story of human endurance, survival, and historic heroism.33 Men is the groundbreaking, authoritative account of the Chilean mine disaster, one of the...

"Citizen Kane does Adventureland." —The Washington Post The outlandish, hilarious, terrifying, and almost impossible-to-believe story of the legendary, dangerous amusement park where millions were entertained and almost as many bruises were sustained, told through the eyes of the founder's...

Hope in Action is a narrative podcast hosted by Rita Glover that transforms abstract ideals of charity into tangible, human-centered stories of real-world change. By focusing on the individuals behind the causes, the show delivers an emotional experience that bridges the gap between compassion and concrete action, proving that hope is not just a feeling but a verb. Each episode invites listeners to witness the profound impact of dedicated philanthropy through intimate storytelling and authentic voices.The series explores diverse themes including community development, environmental ...

He challenged the greatest empire on earth with a ragtag bunch of renegades—and brought it to its knees. Empire of Blue Water is the real story of the pirates of the Caribbean. Henry Morgan, a twenty-year-old Welshman, crossed the Atlantic in 1655, hell-bent on making his fortune. Over the...

Traditional media tells us a national story that is often polarizing and bleak, but there is another story that is potentially more powerful: that of belonging, hope, and power. Hosted by Julie Fernandes, democracy strategist, hope enthusiast, and Managing Director of the Democracy & Power Innovation Fund and the DPI Action Fund, Architects of Hope is a podcast that provides a platform to tell the stories of how everyday people build power to drive change. Each month Julie sits down with the organizers, researchers, and other movement leaders from across the country who are doing the vital ...

Master the ancient philosophy of karma to transform your daily choices into an engine for personal growth. Whether you are seeking a reflective companion for a morning commute or hoping to ground a busy mind, this exploration of moral causality delivers deep clarity. The timeless intuition that...

Embark on an exhilarating journey through the realms of courage, conflict, and the indomitable human spirit with "Songs of Action." This podcast delves into a rotating collection of audiobooks that capture the essence of action and adventure, inviting listeners to experience the thrill of battle, the intensity of pursuit, and the passion of heroism. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, presenting a rich tapestry of narratives that evoke the adrenaline of daring exploits and the complexities of warfare. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that highlight the...

211 BC: Hannibal's struggle against the Romans in Italy continues, but the Carthaginians have been utterly defeated on Sicily. Fleeing the island to Spain, Hanno and Aurelia are shipwrecked, and taken prisoner by local tribesmen. Unless they escape, a life of slavery and brutal treatment awaits...