Showing results for "Day One" in Biographies & Memoirs

Everyone has their own version of what happened to the school that day: The survivor, who escaped but is now trapped in a lie. The newspapers, hellbent on turning a tragedy into a spectacle. And the outsider, who claims it never really happened at all… They all want the truth. But who’s ready to face it? As events spiral out of control and conspiracies ignite, the true story is revealed. Piece by shocking piece.

The incredible true survival story of fisherman Salvador Alvarenga – and his record-breaking fourteen months lost at sea. On 17th November, 2012, Salvador Alvarenga left the coast of Mexico for a two-day fishing trip. A vicious storm killed his engine and the current dragged his boat out to...

The moment Diane Burke, an author and mother of two grown sons, received an unexpected certified letter in the mail, she had no idea her life would be shaken to its core. Memories of a past she had buried more than forty years ago suddenly resurfaced and she wasn't prepared to deal with them. Steve Orlandi, happily married, father of two and step-father of three, was living the typical middle class American life. But since the age of eight, when he discovered he was adopted, he had led that life dealing with inner questions about his self-identity and genetic history.

Robert Barr approaches romance in two short stories in his engaging and subtly humorous style. In One Day's Courtship, British artist John Trenton visits Quebec and tries to slip in a quick canoe trip on his last day in town to photograph the scenic Shawenegan Falls. In The Heralds of Fame, a freshman novelist heads to America with his suitcase packed with copies of his new book. Before heading out, he panic buys an extra copy of his own book at a bookstand to buoy sales after observing someone pass it up. This sets off a chain of events. - Summary by Nat Spratt

Dave Baranek (callsign "Bio") was one of 451 young men to receive his Wings of Gold in 1980 as a naval flight officer. Four years later, seasoned by intense training and deployments in the tense confrontations of the Cold War, he became the only one of that initial group to rise to become an instructor at the navy's elite Fighter Weapons School. As a Topgun instructor, Bio was responsible for teaching the navy's and Marine Corps' best fighter pilots how to be even better. He schooled them in the classroom and then went head-to-head with them in the skies.

One Day or Day One is a podcast where we talk to individuals who have made a decision to go from ONE DAY I'll do "this" to what their DAY ONE looked like. We discuss the journey of what led them to make the change, how difficult it was and what life looks like today. That ONE DAY topic can be different for everyone. What is your ONE DAY?

In 1943, five Army aviators left Alaska's Ladd Field on a routine flight to test their hastily retrofitted B-24 Liberator in harsh winter conditions. The mission ended in a crash that claimed all but one - Leon Crane. With little more than a parachute for cover and an old Boy Scout knife in his pocket, Crane now found himself alone in subzero temperatures. Crane knew that his chance of survival dropped swiftly with each passing day. This is his story.

The untold story of Leon Crane, the only surviving crew member of a World War II B-24 crash on a remote mountain near the Arctic Circle, who managed to stay alive 81 days in sub-zero temperature by making peace with nature, and end his ordeal by walking along a river to safety. Part World War II story, part Alaskan adventure story, part survival story, and even part inspirational story, this is what we call " a good listen".

In 1960s Bristol, a family is overshadowed by tragedy. While Susan, a typically feisty seven-year-old, is busy being brave, her mother, Eddress, is struggling for courage. Though bound by an indestructible love, their journey through a world that is darkening with tragedy is fraught with the kind of misunderstandings that bring as much laughter as pain, and as many dreams as nightmares. How does a child cope when faced with a wall of adult secrets? 

Praise for Nazaré: Life and Death With the Big Wave Surfers, by Matt Majendie: WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR NOMINEE A SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 'Like an action movie with a fast-paced pulse-racing soundtrack' - The Times 2000 workers, 24 races, two drivers, one target. In...

After being captured in Singapore and transported to the infamous Burma railway, Colonel Owtram was appointed the British Camp Commandant at Chungkai, one of the largest POW camps. Many ex-prisoners testified to the mental and physical courage that he showed protecting POWs from the worst excesses of their captors. Of course his account does not admit to this, but what is clear is that in addition to the deprivation and hardship suffered by all POWs, the author bore heavy responsibility for those under his charge and the daily trauma of dealing with the unpredictable Japanese.

The power of making art, creative community, and more with artists, makers, and creatives. Each episode dives into a guest's experience with building a creative habit, revealing how daily creative rituals can lead to profound personal and professional growth. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just beginning your creative journey, this podcast offers practical insights, inspiring stories, and a supportive community for anyone looking to build a sustainable creative practice. Produced and hosted by Lindsay Jean Thomson, music by Peter Fenn. About The 100 Day Project: The 100 Day project is a ...

A beautiful and timeless memoir about family in all its forms, from television documentary director, Rebecca Coxon. 'Moving, courageous, enlightening' ELIZABETH DAY 'Immaculately sculpted. I loved it and could not put it down’ SARA COLLINS 'An extraordinary story' TIMES MAGAZINE ‘My family...

One advice a day keeps the haters away is a podcast that gives you a doze of advice that can make you absolutely free and make you laugh and also helps you to ignore the haters around you

A chance to delve into the minds of children and adults among the ruined streets of post-war London. The streets were our playground with not a car in sight, where we played all day.

In 1987, Nathaniel Nyok, tormented by thoughts of missing parents and siblings, fled a bloody scene and a burning village in Sudan. At eight, he had just capitulated to an orphan-like life with a new title, A Lost Boy of Sudan, living in a refugee camp for 14 years. As he battled the loss of home and family, he chose education over revenge as the road to freedom, a road that eventually brought him to America, land of freedom and rules, welcomes and prejudices. This story portrays his transition to American culture as a time of both confusion and hope.

One Thought a Day will dive into Katelynn’s thoughts on various topics dealing with subjects she enjoys talking about, topics she finds difficult to deal with, and topics that may be considered taboo.

1000 Days seeks to showcase the very real lives of very real people. Join us as we watch God unfold the stories of four students while they experience life at Cedarville University. Check out resoundradio.com for more content, a 24/7 music stream, and daily shows.

Sometimes we only get one good day out of a bunch, but every day has the opportunity to be a good one! Through the inevitable highs and lows of life - especially when my body threw a wrench or two or three in my plans I held on tight and made the best of it. The absurdity of it all is bound to be entertaining as I navigate a new eating system to combat chronic post-traumatic migraines, the crazy world, and more. This podcast is an open journal from me to you about life's joys, burdens, and in betweens.

The podcast "Artificial Intelligence and Robotics: Technological Advances and Ethical Dilemmas" gives insight into AI and robotics advancements while exploring the ethical challenges accompanying these technologies. The episode highlights concerns about job displacement, privacy, potential misuse, and the need for ethical guidelines and stakeholder collaboration. The podcast concludes by envisioning a future where AI and robotics are integrated into our lives, bringing benefits and raising new ethical questions, emphasizing the importance of addressing these concerns to ensure AI technologies'...