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“A remarkable—and singularly chilling—glimpse of human behavior. . .This meticulously researched book...represents a major contribution to the literature of the Holocaust.""—Newsweek Now available in audio for the first time, Christopher R. Browning’s shocking account of how a unit of...

The remarkable autobiography of the globally-recognized human rights champion whose heroism inspired the film Hotel Rwanda “Fascinating…your book is called An Ordinary Man, yet you took on an extraordinary feat with courage, determination, and diplomacy.” – Oprah, O, The Oprah Magazine...

“Gerald Ford is probably remembered more for how he got to the presidency than for what he did there. In this brilliant book, Richard Norton Smith tells the rest of the story. On every other page I found something I didn’t know, bringing new and important insights into how Ford kept the...

Discover how God used ordinary men, Jesus's twelve chosen disciples, to change the world, and how He can accomplish the same thing through you. You don't have to be perfect to do God's work. Look no further than the twelve disciples, whose many weaknesses are forever preserved throughout the...

The stockbroker and psychopath Christopher Silfverbielke has no scruples, he is cunning, manipulative and takes what he wants, be it money, drugs or life. Hans Ecker is Christopher's best - and perhaps only - friend. On the verge of a serious relationship with Veronica, but not ready to let go...

God has picked ordinary men, through the ages, to be a part of or perform in extraordinary ways. So much of the world says men have to be strong and tough and when you go through enough, you will make it. God simply asks for willingness to serve. Willingness to let the walls down and let Him work. Join us on a journey with ordinary men, sharing stories and testimonies of the greatness GOD does.

New po Journal of an Ordinary Man is a raw, honest, day-by-day audio journal from a 54-year-old husband, father, and former entrepreneur learning how to navigate the second half of life. After decades defined by career, achievement, constant moving, and holding everything together for everyone else, he now finds himself in a season of deep personal transition—letting go of old identities, rediscovering faith, supporting a family through loss, and figuring out who he is when the noise finally settles. Set against the backdrop of Denver, Colorado, this podcast blends reflection, faith, ...

Too often, we look to celebrities and people in power for guidance, forgetting that real inspiration is all around us. This podcast shifts the spotlight to ordinary individuals doing extraordinary things—people who have overcome challenges, sparked change, or built something meaningful without fame or recognition. Their stories, struggles, and victories offer powerful lessons and grounded wisdom.But it’s not just about the guests. In between interviews, I’ll share solo episodes filled with my own ponderings and musings on life—the questions we all wrestle with, the ideas that keep us ...

An Ordinary Man, in his shed, talking about all things ordinary and not so ordinary. Guests welcome. Bring your sense of humour. Fuelled by o2. Literally.

The Ordinary Man Podcast helps men of all seasons of life to be reminded that we have been created to be extraordinary, if we may seem ordinary. Join us for a journey of exploring the extraordinary in the ordinary through relatable content and genuine conversation. Thanks for listening!!

In this collection of never-before-published teachings by Charlotte Joko Beck, one of the most influential Western-born Zen teachers, she explores our “core beliefs” - the hidden, negative convictions we hold about ourselves that direct our thoughts and behavior and prevent us from experiencing life as it is. Wryly humorous and relatable, Beck uses powerfully clear language to show how our lives present us with daily opportunities to move from thinking to experiencing, from compulsivity to confidence, and from anguish to peace.

Men in thousands of churches across the world know there is more to faith than just attending church - they know there is the potential to walk in Christ’s image, live in Christ’s image, and work to spread Christ’s word. But the one big question they are all asking is how? The Spirit of God is compelling them to seek the answer. This book is the gateway to answering that question.

This is the story of Tom Phelps and the 'other Kokoda Track'. Seventy-five years later, Tom's grandson, award-winning actor and writer Peter Phelps, is sharing this inspiring tale of resilience and survival. March 1942: The world is at war. Too old to fight and with jobs scarce at home, Tom...

Most humans have a lot of preconceived notions and stereotypes about gender. Ex: Men are tough, silent, forceful; women are chatty, manipulative, emotional. In doing that we put people in a box and often forget to see beyond those labels. And if someone is not fitting the mold we might call them tomboy or sissy. Those and similar labels often cause discord.What would a world look like, where we go beyond our preconceived notions and understand that we are much more than our gender, that we humans are strong and soft and gentle, deep and powerful, tough, fierce and open, that qualities are not...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER** Her story. His story. The love story of Joey and Rory. By inviting so many into the final months of Joey’s life as she battled cancer, Joey and Rory Feek captured hearts around the world with how they handled the diagnosis; the inspiring, simple way they chose to...

When Nikki Stern left suburban Melbourne for Europe in the early 1980s, little did she know that her life was about to change dramatically. Adopted into a well-connected family and educated at an exclusive school, she fell instantly and hopelessly in love with a charming and charismatic cartoonist in Amsterdam. Paul and Nikki embarked on a passionate love affair, enjoying the hedonistic days of the '80s before eloping and returning to Australia.

Endeavoring to become a United States Astronaut is perhaps one of the most difficult undertakings a human being can pursue. Join Clayton Anderson, also known as “Astro Clay®️,” as he takes you behind the curtain with uniquely entertaining –oftentimes humorous and sometimes deeply emotional—interviews illustrating exactly how he –The Ordinary SpacemanTM— came to be. If you are the type of person who yearns to discover more about who and what influences someone to become an astronaut, or perhaps aspires to one day reach the stars, this is the podcast for you. Each episode includes...

Frank is eighty-one. He lives on his own, his daughter and her young family are living in America. He watches DVDs, keeps an eye on the neighbours, eats tinned spaghetti, and has a cat called Bill (which made more sense before Ben died). It was tough enough to fill the hours of the day when he...

Fusing science and social justice, renowned public health researcher Dr. Arline T. Geronimus offers an urgent and necessary book exploring the ways in which systemic injustice erodes the health of marginalized people. America has woken up to what many of its citizens have known for centuries and...

Jon Ronson delves into the extraordinary history of our current cultural conflicts 'A thoroughly satisfying listen' Miranda Sawyer, The Guardian From taking the knee to transgender rights, wedge issues are everywhere in modern life - dividing opinions, polarizing debate and tearing friendships...