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In The Business of the 21st Century, Robert Kiyosaki explains the revolutionary business of network marketing in the context of what makes any business a success in any economic situation. This book lends credibility to multilevel marketing business, and justifies why it is an ideal avenue through which to learn basic business and sales skills... and earn money.

Usha Uthup, India's undisputed icon of pop music, has enthralled an entire generation of listeners with her unforgettable voice and continues to do so. Completing fifty years as a professional singer in 2020 was just another milestone in her fabled career.In this vivid biography, which was...

A Century of Legacy & Luxury is a storytelling podcast honoring 100 years of a family of jewelers, beginning in 1926 and continuing into a fourth generation today.Hosted by Doug, this series shares real stories from behind the bench—stories of craftsmanship, family, faith, and perseverance, and how cold metal and hard rocks become symbols of life’s most meaningful moments.Each episode reflects on where the journey began, the people who carried the responsibility, and how legacy is built over time—one story at a time.

Johnny and Chris alternate between reviewing movies pre 1980 and post 1980.

Dive into the tumultuous spring of 1850 with us, as we unravel the story of Jane Grey Swisshelm, a fierce abolitionist, feminist, and journalist. Amidst a nation divided by the slavery issue, Swisshelm bravely challenged the status quo, triggering a congressional sex scandal involving none other than Senator Daniel Webster. Discover how her explosive revelations led to her dismissal from the New York Tribune. Explore her autobiography, Half a Century, a riveting account of life on the frontier, the struggle against slavery, and her selfless service as a surgical nurse caring for Union soldiers...

Step into the future with The Mummy! Or a Tale of the Twenty-Second Century, where a wise Egyptian mummy is reanimated in a world shaped by the remarkable advancements of the era. This captivating story offers a unique perspective on civilizations evolution and stands as one of the earliest science fiction works by a female novelist. Prepare for a strange and entertaining journey through time! (Summary by A. Gramour)

The staying power of the world's most dashing secret agent and the evolution of the James Bond franchise are explored in this smart yet nostalgic collection of essays. Leading writers, including Raymond Benson, J.A. Konrath, Raelynn Hillhouse, and John Cox, discuss the 10 sexiest Bond girls, the best villains, and the controversy surrounding the latest actor to play James Bond. Topics covered range from the playful - how to build a secret lair and avoid the perennial mistakes made by would-be world dominators - to the thought-provoking.

This is the time when the empire reaches its most challenging phase. This is not the difficult second album, this is more Tina Turner in 1982 when her cover of shame, shame, shame reached #47 in the Netherlands charts. This is where we see the beginnings of actual states and state bureaucracies developing in Germany. But these states were extremely fragile, likely to be overrun by enemies, divided amongst multiple sons or incorporated into larger entties. War was almost constant, as were dramas of love and pride. Despite all this strife and feuding, this is also a time of great innovation. ...

Journey back to the intriguing world of sixteenth-century Bristol, England! In this captivating exploration, we delve into a time marked by plague, piracy, and the politics of Parliament. John Latimers insightful book serves as a thorough guide to this vibrant period, recounting royal visits from both Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, and shedding light on popular pastimes like wrestling matches, bear-baiting, and traveling performances. Discover the towns sanitary challenges, the lamentable postal service, and the struggles of elevating from town to City, among a myriad of other engaging topics. ...

Step behind the scenes of season two of the hit Disney+ series Percy Jackson and the Olympians with host Aryan Simhadri, who plays Grover Underwood. Joined by cast members like Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, and Daniel Diemer, the podcast shares stories of bringing Rick Riordan’s books to life. Hear about friendships, adventures, and challenges at Camp Half-Blood, plus candid cast and crew interviews—including Rick Riordan. Each weekly episode uncovers set secrets, the creative process, and untold myths, offering fans laughter, insights, and a personal window into the Percy Jackson ...

Dive into this deeply moving autobiographical novel, where an elderly man embarks on a reflective journey through his past. Experience his relationships, missteps, and ultimately, his unexpected and moving awakening to faith in God. A captivating tale narrated by Stav Nisser.

The meteoric rise of the largest unregulated financial market in the world -- for contemporary art -- is driven by a few passionate, guileful, and very hard-nosed dealers. They can make and break careers and fortunes “Shnayerson tackles his subject with gusto, parading a cast of colorful...

This class project is a collection of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century verse by women, focusing first on women as writers. It has been coordinated by the students' teacher, Tonya Howe.

Conversations that don’t suck about the music, movies, TV, etc. of the 80s, 90s, and 2000s (and all that that implies).Hosts: Mandy Heaps and Rob VeraX/Twitter: @CenturyTurnInstagram/Threads: @TOTCenturyE-mail: TOTCThePodcast@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/TOTCPod

A journey through the history of Asia, from the most famous events and fateful decisions to lesser-known conflicts, coups and catastrophes. From the rise of Xi Jinping to Vietnam’s Trotskyist movement, from the birth of modernity to forgotten resistance movements and local wars.At least weekly, Asian Centuries speaks to leading historians, academics, journalists and activists to interrogate the past and discover what it means for the present. The pod is hosted by David Hutt, a journalist and columnist. Subscribe for free for updates on the latest episodes, reading lists, explainers, and more...

Nineteenth century popular entertainments were colourful, vibrant and exciting. Listen in on conversations between experts Jim Davis, Kate Holmes, Kate Newey and Patricia Smyth. Hear us talk about what made entertainments like melodrama, pantomime, movement and art so much fun and why we should care in this AHRC-funded podcast. To find out more visit http://theatreandvisualculture19.wordpress.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Film reviews of science fiction, fantasy, and horror movies released in the 20th century. Join Jeff and Kim as they explore escapist films from the greatest century.

Thomas Traherne's best known work is a collection of paragraphs, divided into what he called "Centuries", meditating in a particularly intense and visionary manner on God, nature and His relationship with the life of man. - Summary by Nicole Lee

Superheroes have dominated the 21st Century cineplex. Rising from their humble comic roots, the genre has overtaken the cultural conversation. In this podcast, our hosts watch every single superhero movie chronologically from the year 2000 on, and have a lot of fun along the way.

Host Catherine Nichols and guests choose one book for each year of the twentieth century (Nella Larsen's Passing, 1936, Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls, 1966; Mohandas Gandhi's Indian Home Rule, 1909) and talk about it in its historical and literary context. Tune in to find out what the 20th century was all about.