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Olive Schreiner, a pioneering South African writer and intellectual born in 1855 to missionary parents in the Eastern Cape, emerged as one of the earliest advocates for womens rights. Fiercely critical of British Imperialism, she opposed its racist policies toward the Boers, Jews, Indians, and the Black communities of South Africa. Her outspoken support for the Boers led to the burning of her manuscripts and home during the Anglo-Boer War, as well as her internment in a concentration camp for several years. Schreiners debut novel, The Story of an African Farm, published in 1883, became an ...

In Dreams of the Overworked, Christine M. Beckman and Melissa Mazmanian offer vivid sketches of daily life for nine families, capturing what it means to live, work, and parent in a world of impossible expectations, now amplified unlike ever before by smart devices. We are invited into homes and offices, where we recognize the crushing pressure of unraveling plans, and the healing warmth of being together. Moreover, we witness the constant planning that goes into a "good" day, often with the aid of phones and apps. 

In the Dream House is Carmen Maria Machado's engrossing and wildly innovative account of a relationship gone bad. Tracing the full arc of a harrowing experience with a charismatic but volatile woman, this is a bold dissection of the mechanisms and cultural representations of psychological abuse. Each chapter views the relationship through a different lens, as Machado holds events up to the light and examines them from distinct angles.

The Money Mirror shows how women's attitudes towards money reflect their feelings about themselves. Through better understanding the ways they relate to money, women can develop positive emotional attitudes and gain control of economic and personal issues. "Lieberman and Lindner document how intelligent women are still very often prey to . . . a vicious cycle of fear and confusion that prevents us from effectively earning, negotiating, investing, and managing our incomes. This lively, anecdotal book explores women's historical relationship to money, the common symptoms,…. and the antidotes." —(Ms. Magazine) . . .[offers] a wealth of down-to-earth tips on how to develop money awareness on the road to leading healthier, happier financial lives." (The Bookwatch)

Karim's Dream is a raw personal journal about day-to-day life, growth, and becoming myself without guilt. I talk through ADHD, money, marriage, therapy, identity, relationships, and whatever this season of life is teaching me in real time. Some episodes are reflective, some practical, some messy, but all of them are honest.

The Golden Dream is an immersive Gold Rush adventure set in 19th-century San Francisco. As prospectors search for fortune, they face lawlessness, hardship, and danger in a land where dreams are as easily shattered as they are made.

No one could have predicted even two years ago that an African American would take the oath of office as president of the United States in January of 2009. For many, the occasion marks the climax to the civil rights movement and the fulfillment of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dream that Americans could be judged on the content of their character and not the color of their skin. This collection, with about 400 letters from Americans of all walks of life, is being created to stand as a symbol of this exciting moment in history.

In July 2004, Barack Obama electrified the Democratic National Convention with an address that spoke to Americans across the political spectrum. Now, in The Audacity of Hope, Senator Obama calls for a different brand of politics–a politics for those weary of bitter partisanship and alienated...

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare. Magic, fairies, young lovers chasing each other through a forest, a man with a donkey's head, and impish Puck wreaking havoc right and left. What's going on here? It's A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare at his most fanciful. The play opens with Theseus, Duke of Athens, preparing for his wedding. Egeus complains to Theseus that his daughter Hermia refuses to marry Demetrius. When Hermia is given the choice between marriage to Demetrius or life as a nun, she and her true love Lysander flee into the forest. Demetrius follows them; and Helena...

Join us on Dream Cast, where we delve into the fascinating world of dreams, exploring their meanings, the science behind them, and how they influence our waking lives. Each episode features engaging discussions and thought-provoking insights that will inspire you to unlock the secrets of your dreams.

Join host Celeste Skye as she uncovers how imagination shapes travel experiences, transforming ordinary trips into extraordinary journeys of self-discovery. Explore the connection between dreams and destinations, discovering how fantasies become the compass guiding us to places we never knew existed. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

Wide-ranging thoughts on music, sports, and life from the unique mind of Jordan "BDJ" Taylor.

From the chaos of the French Revolution to the blood-soaked fields of Waterloo, this show traces the meteoric rise and catastrophic fall of Napoleon Bonaparte's ambition to forge a united Europe under French hegemony. Lucas and Luna guide listeners through the Revolutionary Wars, the Consulate, and the First French Empire, unpacking the military genius of campaigns like Austerlitz, the disastrous Russian invasion, and the diplomatic chess of the Congress of Vienna. Explore the Napoleonic Code's lasting legal legacy, the rise of nationalism in Spain and Germany, and the cultural propaganda of ...

Celeste Skye examines how urban environments shape human ambition, from city skylines to revolutionary designs and new cities built from scratch. Each episode explores how the places we build influence the dreams we pursue. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

The life and legacy of pioneering international basketball superstar Hakeem Olajuwon, a two time NBA champion whose Hall of Fame career forever changed the game, both in the United States and around the globe—from the New York Times bestselling author of Giannis. It’s now the norm for NBA...

Just Lake a Dream è un gioco di parole che sottolinea come il Lago di Garda sia a tutti gli effetti un luogo da sogno. È un sogno perché non è un semplice Lago, ma il Lago più grande d’Italia che bagna 3 Regioni (Lombardia, Veneto e Trentino Alto Adige), e che in ogni luogo offre innumerevoli possibilità di esperienze diverse come sport, natura, enogastronomia, cultura e divertimento.

Anne's House of Dreams by Lucy Maud Montgomery. Anne's House of Dreams is the fifth book in L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables series, published in 1917, chronicling Anne Shirley's early married life with Gilbert Blythe as they move to their "dream house" in Four Winds Harbor. The novel focuses on their new life, new friends like Captain Jim and Miss Cornelia Bryant, and the challenges of adulthood, including the birth and tragic loss of their first child, Joyce. It explores themes of love, friendship, and building a life together, marking Anne's transition from girlhood to maturity. ...

Host Solomon "Sol" Bishop examines the life, legacy, and unfinished fight of Martin Luther King Jr. — from the boycotts that launched a movement to the government surveillance that shadowed him, and the assassination that silenced his voice but never stopped his dream. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

Strap in for your ultimate guide to Whistler Blackcomb, where host Tye Morgan breaks down real-time snow conditions, storm tracking, and mountain strategy to help you score the deepest powder days at North America's largest ski resort. From tactical lift line playbooks and avalanche safety tips to late-season spring storm secrets, this podcast is your chairlift companion whether you're waxing your skis or dreaming of coastal BC's legendary snowfall from afar.For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.