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In 2013, South African businessman Daniel Janse van Rensburg set off to the West African country to finalise a legitimate airline contract with a local politician. Within days, Daniel was arrested by the local Rapid Intervention Force and detained without trial in the island’s infamous ‘Guantanamo’ cells, and was later taken to Black Beach. This is his remarkable story of survival over nearly two years, made possible by his unwavering faith and the humanity of a few fellow inmates. In this thrilling first-person narrative, Daniel relives his ordeal.

When Kit and Red set foot on French soil during the Normandy landings, they know they have to rely on each other. As they head for the battlefield, their aim is simple: save lives. But when they're called away on a top-secret mission to patch up a few men behind enemy lines, everything changes. Alongside fellow nurses, Roxy and Gail, they're told to prepare for the worst, trading in their nurses' fatigues for civilian clothes and hiding medical supplies under their skirts. But it's a lie. Their real mission tasks them with the impossible.

Havana is Cuba's soul: a mix of Third World, First World, and Other World. After over a decade of visits as a teacher, researcher, and friend, Karen Dubinsky looks past political slogans and tourist postcards to the streets, neighborhoods, and personalities of a complicated and contradictory city. Her affectionate, humorous vignettes illustrate how Havana's residents - old communist ladies, their skeptical offspring, musicians, underground vendors, entrepreneurial landlords, and poverty-stricken professors - go about their daily lives.

Of all the white American pop music groups that hit the charts before the Beatles, only the Beach Boys continued to thrive throughout the British Invasion to survive into the 1970s and beyond. The Beach Boys helped define both sides of the era we broadly call the sixties, split between their early surf, car, and summer pop and their later hippie, counterculture, and ambitious rock.

Nome, where gold glitters in the sand and armies of men come to scoop it out. For the lucky ones, fortunes are made overnight. But fortunes can be lost just as fast. Claim jumpers are as thick as fleas. With the backing of a greedy judge, big-city interests are moving in and seizing small claims through smart, corrupt, legal manipulations. Tricked by the city slickers and frustrated by the corrupt court, the hardy miners take matters into their own hands.

When Florida lawmakers passed House Bill 631, they ignited a battle for the soul of Walton County's beaches. Through expert interviews, legal history, and raw local voices, the Eroded traces how a once-unified coastline is now divided by lawsuits, signs, and security guards. What began as an intention to legally clarify Customary Use has evolved into a crisis that could reshape the future of Florida's beaches—and public coastlines across America.

"A Beach Club in Queens Where Every Summer Is the Same" is from the July 03, 2016 Lifestyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Corey Kilgannon and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

The Beach Boys started in the Wilsons' garage with members Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson; their cousin Mike Love; and friend Al Jardine. Their first hit was in 1962 and was considered a "surf" song that had distinct vocal harmonies. History will show the progression of the Beach Boys songs that permeated the culture of the day. The harmonies, melodies, and arrangements provided a new soundtrack in the culture of the '60s, '70s, '80s and into the new millennium.

"Tech Mogul Asks for $30 Million to Reopen Beach
" is from the Tech section of The New York Times. It was written by Christine Hauser and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Cannes, Citing Security Risks, Bans Full-Body 'Burkinis' from Its Beaches" is from the August 12, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Aurelien Breeden and Lilia Blaise and narrated by Corey M. Snow.

There has long been tension between the residents who live near Sydney’s beaches and the tourists, many of them foreign, who hold all-day and all-night parties fueled by alcohol and drugs and leave behind piles of trash that greet early morning joggers and swimmers.

"Christmas Revelers Leave 16 Tons of Trash on Australian Beach" is from the December 28, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Brett Cole and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Pregnant Women Advised to Avoid Travel to Active Zika Zone in Miami Beach" is from the August 19, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Lizette Alvarez and Pam Belluck and narrated by Corey M. Snow.

Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (November 30, 1874-January 24, 1965) was born in Oxfordshire, England, of mixed English and American parentage. He would become a statesman, soldier, and writer who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945, during the Second World War, and again from 1951 to 1955. "We Shall Fight On The Beaches" was a speech delivered by Churchill as the Prime Minister to the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom on June 4th 1940.

"Trump’s Palm Beach Neighbors Shrug and Say They’ve Seen It Before" is from the November 23, 2016 United States section of The New York Times. It was written by Frances Robles and narrated by Caroline Miller.

Important conversations with City of Miami Beach and other community leaders about what's happening in Miami Beach. We will be discussing local politics, businesses, arts & entertainment and everything that makes Miami Beach great. Tune in weekly here or on Facebook for updated interviews with local movers and shakers.

"A Tip of the Hat to 'Beach Blanket Babylon'" is from the Arts section of The New York Times. It was written by Charles Isherwood and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"As the Sands Shift, Beach Volleyball Rises" is from the May 05, 2016, Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Marc Tracy and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"All In Long Beach" is the podcast that dives deep into the heart of the 562. We explore the people, stories, and perspectives that shape Long Beach. From inspiring community leaders and creative trailblazers to thought-provoking commentary on local events, this podcast is your guide to everything happening in this vibrant city. Whether you’re a lifelong resident, a newcomer, or just curious about Long Beach, “All In Long Beach” offers engaging conversations, fresh insights, and a celebration of the city’s unique culture and community. Tune in, and discover what it means to be all in!

Long Beach Chisme is a podcast hosted by two lefty queers threading together all the stories, politics, and people making up LA County’s biggest small town. From housing to workers’ rights to the environment—every big city issue shows just how much politicians, developers, and police work together to maintain the status quo. Join co-hosts James Suazo and Daniel Speer along with special guests as they laugh, cry, and dig into the political histories and drama surrounding efforts to make Long Beach a better city for all. LBChisme is produced and distributed in partnership with FORTHE. The ...

Looking for the best source to discover the heartbeat of a community? Welcome to Palm Beach County Perspective, the podcast that provides all the latest news, current events, the lowdown on what's happening, and a bit of history of one of the most beautiful corners of America. Hosted by longtime local leader Robert Weinroth who - with an extensive background in, and passion for, business, public service, and community involvement - has been recognized as one the County's most prominent voices for progress and positive change. Join us each episode for spirited conversation, strong opinions, ...