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Explore the lives of the signers of the Declaration of Independence through engaging biographical sketches by the esteemed historian Lossing. This collection offers a captivating glimpse into the personal stories and contributions of these pivotal figures in American history. - Summary by progressingamerica

Delve into Lossings captivating Biographical Sketches of the Signers, which offers insightful glimpses into the lives of the brave individuals who shaped American independence. Narrated by progressingamerica.

Dodo Wonders is the final installment in E.F. Bensons beloved Dodo series, renowned for its sharp wit and social commentary. Set against the backdrop of World War I-era England, this novel follows the vivacious Lady Dodo Chesterford, her husband, and their circle of friends as they navigate the tumultuous times of war. Rumored to be inspired by Lady Margot Asquith, Dodo is a sparkling socialite who finds herself in a world where she must adapt or falter. Benson masterfully blends humor and poignant reflection, ensuring that while the story retains its trademark cheerfulness, it also ...

Using affirmations to focus on improving your health, wealth, and happiness has shown to be a successful strategy in living mindfully. Florence Scovel Shinn's work has been praised and referenced by self-improvement experts as diverse as Wayne Dyer, Deepak Chopra, Louise Hay, and Norman Vincent Peale. Shinn uses affirmations and success stories of her students to illustrate the power of the spoken word to attract prosperity, love, and good health.

In this revelatory, dynamic biography, Benson Bobrick, profiles George H. Thomas, arguing that he was the greatest and most successful general of the Civil War. Because Thomas didn't live to write his memoirs, his reputation has been largely shaped by others, most notably Ulysses S. Grant and William Tecumseh Sherman, two generals with whom Thomas served and who diminished his successes in their favor in their own memoirs.

Angel in the Whirlwind is the epic tale of the American Revolution, from its roots among tax-weary colonists to the triumphant Declaration of Independence and eventual victory and liberty, recounted by Benson Bobrick, lauded by the New York Times as "perhaps the most interesting historian writing in America today".

"A change of feeling is a change of destiny." Neville Goddard may be the most quoted New Thought leader in recent history. As a foundation for works by Dr. Wayne Dyer, Louise Hay, Joe Vitale, and countless authorities on spirituality and the law of attraction, Feeling Is the Secret is a short but powerful instruction on how to realize your dreams and have your wishes fulfilled.

Stories from steam railways and other heritage locations.

Death Kissed Traveler dives into the dark history of theme parks, carnivals, circuses, and roadside attractions—where joy turned to tragedy, and the dead may still linger. From deadly ride malfunctions to haunted midway games and circus disasters, each episode uncovers the chilling true stories amusement tried to bury.

In this gripping account, Nat Turner narrates the harrowing events of his rebellion during the infamous insurrection in Southampton, Virginia, which unfolded from August 21 to 23, 1831. Speaking from his jail cell in November of that year, just days before his execution, Turner offers a chilling perspective on the violence and turmoil that marked this pivotal moment in American history. - Summary by Joel Kindrick

Arthur C. Benson tackles many aspects of fear head-on and provides fascinating insight into the root causes of fear and how we can overcome them.

A serious, honest, and critically needed podcast exploring how Iowa’s policies—especially those around foster care, adoption, mental health, education and other family-impacting systems—play out in real life. f0e6d5ea5028c4d8de2ca1e2344da5f970f232aa

In 1905, Mina Benson Hubbard embarked on a remarkable 576-mile canoe expedition through the uncharted wilderness of Labrador, guided by four skilled companions. This journey was not only a personal quest but also a tribute to her late husband, Leonidas Hubbard, who tragically lost his life while attempting the same route in 1903 as a writer for an outdoor magazine. Mrs. Hubbard became the first to accurately document the river paths of her expedition, and her story is complemented by her husbands diary detailing his ill-fated adventure, along with George Elsons gripping account of survival and...

The years of the great radio networks spanned from 1926 to 1962, with their heyday in the 1930s and ’40s. Millions of Americans would gather round the radio to laugh with Fred Allen or Jack Benny, follows the travails of soap opera heroines on Painted Dreams and The Romance of Helen Trent, or hide under the covers to escape the frightening stories on Lights Out and The Shadow.Capitalizing on the rising popularity of western swing in the 1940s, the Riders of the Purple Sage became staples on radio, appearing with the Andrews Sisters and on Roy Rogers’ weekly series.Fans of B-westerns ...

Given the length of time the United States spent in Iraq, there is a perception that there was no consideration before the war of what should be done after coalition forces arrived in Baghdad and removed Saddam Hussein. However as this unofficial history reveals, there was a great deal of planning to address how to achieve the policy objectives for Iraq set by the Bush administration.

The last surviving witness to the lynching of Emmett Till tells his story, with poignant recollections of Emmett as a boy, critical insights into the recent investigation, and powerful lessons for racial reckoning, both then and now. New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice “In this...

Packed with jaw-dropping stories of public violence and personal vengeance, vivid insights into the Mafia's way of life, and shocking portraits of America's most wanted crime families, Red Hook is a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the history of organized crime in America.

"The whole world is watching!" cried protestors at the 1968 Democratic convention as Chicago police beat them in the streets. When some of that violence was then aired on network television, another kind of hell broke loose. Some viewers were stunned and outraged; others thought the protestors deserved what they got. No one—least of all Chicago mayor Richard J. Daley—was happy with how the networks handled it. In When the News Broke, Heather Hendershot revisits television coverage of those four chaotic days in 1968—not only the violence in the streets but also the tumultuous convention itself.

The Free Mind Podcast explores philosophic and political ideas with adventurous disregard for intellectual trends. Listeners are invited to pull up a chair in an intellectual laboratory where rationally defensible arguments are tested in the spirit of truth-seeking, and made in a conversational style free of academic jargon. The podcast engages scholars and public intellectuals who seek to present a diversity of viewpoints in a venue where good faith is granted at the door, and clear expression of ideas is more important than adherence to any particular ideology.

In the wake of the American and French Revolutions, thousands of men and women took to the roads and waterways on both sides of the Atlantic—refugees in search of their inalienable rights. Although larger nations fortified their borders and circumscribed citizenship, two port cities, German Hamburg and Danish Altona, opened their doors, as did the federated Swiss cantons and the newly independent Belgian monarchy. The refugees thrived and the societies that harbored them prospered.