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Weimar Germany brings to life an era of unmatched creativity in the 20th century - one whose influence and inspiration still resonate today. Eric Weitz has written the authoritative history that this fascinating and complex period deserves, and he illuminates the uniquely progressive achievements and even greater promise of the Weimar Republic. Weimar Germany also shows that beneath its glossy veneer lay political turmoil that ultimately led to the demise of the republic and the rise of the radical right.

Immerse yourself in Silver Pitchers, a captivating collection of nine short stories from the beloved Louisa May Alcott, renowned for her classic Little Women. These beautifully crafted period pieces offer a delightful blend of wisdom, nostalgia, humor, romance, and adventure, drawing upon themes steeped in early American history. From tales of temperance and European travels to rural life and the exuberance of young love during the American Centennial celebration, each story invites you on a journey through time and emotion. (Summary by Michele Fry)

2021: As the centennial of one of the nation's worst race massacres approached, citizens of Tulsa faced the prospect with hope and dread. Hope that the anniversary would show Tulsa had changed since that day, when a white mob left the city's thriving African American Greenwood neighborhood a smoldering ruin. Dread that Tulsa's faults would be exposed as never before, its racism reinforced rather than mitigated. The anniversary was even more fraught than expected.

For 100 years, Xi Omega has exemplified exceptional sisterhood and exemplary service. Two Founders of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® were among the 20 visionaries who chartered the first graduate chapter in our nation’s capital. Join us as we travel through the decades, exploring Xi Omega’s growth and impact in Washington, DC and beyond. Each decade will provide a flavor of the African American experience — culture, politics, music — and showcase Xi Omega’s contributions through narration and conversations.

The Nazareth College Centennial Podcast features stories of amazing alumni, fascinating faculty, and the hidden history of Nazareth College. Your guide for each episode will be Timothy Kneeland, Director for the Center for Public History at Nazareth College.

In celebration of the school’s centennial this year, we are asking members of the Michigan Social Work community to record and share personal stories about their time at the school and how it has impacted their lives.

This program features a preface and acknowledgments read by the author. "The audiobook is a fun and easy listening experience."- AudioFile From the creator of the "Legends of the Old West" podcast, an audiobook exploring the overlapping narratives of the biggest legends in frontier mythology...

Caroline Kennedy shares an inspiring collection of patriotic poems, song lyrics, historical documents, and speeches. The Best-Loved Poems of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was a blockbuster success, remaining on the New York Times bestseller list for 15 weeks with more than 500,000 copies in print...