Showing results for "Fortune" in Politics & Social Sciences

In this captivating novel, Daniel Defoe weaves the tumultuous life story of Moll Flanders, a woman born in Newgate and marked by a life of relentless adventure and hardship. Published in 1722, after the success of his earlier work, Robinson Crusoe, Defoes novel reflects his Whig political views amidst a changing landscape of party politics. Molls intriguing journey spans over sixty years, during which she navigates a world of love, crime, and redemption—spending twelve years as a whore, five times a wife (including a marriage to her own brother), and ultimately finding fortune and honesty in...

In this captivating three-part novel by Mary Jane Holmes, a murder cover-up leads to a decades-long quest for the heiress of the deceased. Bessie, raised in poverty while her mother gambles at the tables of Monte Carlo and Baden Baden, finds herself navigating a world of neglect from her aristocratic father and indifference from wealthy relatives. With the affections of three men vying for her heart, Bessie’s journey becomes an enthralling tale of love and resilience set against a backdrop of historical intrigue. - Summary by Celine Major

Step into the world of The Fortune of the Rougons (French La Fortune des Rougon), the inaugural novel in Émile Zolas ambitious twenty-volume series, Les Rougon-Macquart, first published in 1871. Zolas introduction sets the stage for a profound exploration of how heredity and environment intertwine, echoing themes of natural selection and evolution. While some may debate Zolas scientific assertions, the novel brilliantly captures the intricate dance between significant social and political upheaval and the everyday lives of a provincial community. Set against the backdrop of Napoleon IIIs coup...

Dating a married woman is not the most optimal situation, but it always happens. There are inherent benefits as well as serious risks. Despite marital vows, it happens every day somewhere. If they cheat with you, they will cheat with someone else.

Stoney, a serial entrepreneur, shares her thought provoking point of view of different topics; navigating life as a late 20-something year old.

Miss Leigh Ding’s Fortunes is a hilarious, heartfelt celebrity tarot podcast hosted by the UK’s favourite tarot-reading drag queen, Miss Leigh Ding, and this is where the stars get read. Each episode invites a famous face to sit at the tarot table and explore their past, present and future, lifting the divine curtain on love, ambition, identity and what’s really happening behind the public persona.Part chat show, part therapy session and part cosmic intervention, Miss Leigh Ding’s Fortunes blends big laughs with real emotional insight. Expect revelations, reflections and the kind...

The astonishing life of the modest New Jersey businessman who anonymously gave away 10 billion dollars and inspired the "giving while living" movement In this bestselling book, Conor O'Clery reveals the inspiring life story of Chuck Feeney, known as the "James Bond of philanthropy." Feeney was...

Once a dazzling star of London high society, Lady Maulevriers life spiraled into turmoil after her husband, a man she married solely for his wealth, committed a shocking crime in India. Now, four decades later, she finds herself raising her two granddaughters, Mary and Lesbia. Favoring the stunning Lesbia, their relationship is strained at best. While Mary embarks on a journey to marry her true love, Lesbia steps into the London social scene under the guidance of her grandmothers devoted friend. Will Lesbia seize the opportunities that come her way to secure a match that pleases her ...

A stunning tale of loyalty and survival from a master storyteller ... In this ancient, harsh place, faint hearts will not last. The Pilbara, late 1800s: Frontier country, the wild west of Australia – a lawless, violent place where treachery is a way of life. Widower Charles Burton arrives in...

In the shadow of Glencore Castle, Viscount Glencore grapples with heartbreak and betrayal. After his wife leaves him, declaring her lack of love, he retreats to a life with only his young son. Consumed by a desire for revenge, he plans to denounce their marriage, branding his son as illegitimate and stripping him of his birthright. When the boy learns of his fathers intentions, he flees, rejecting the home that has become a battleground of emotions. Glencore turns to his old friend Upton, asking him to take on the role of guardian, despite Uptons initial reluctance. Together, the boy and his ...

How will the United States and China evolve militarily in the years ahead? Many experts believe the answer to this question is largely unknowable. But Zack Cooper argues that the American and Chinese militaries are following a well-trodden path. For centuries, the world's most powerful militaries have adhered to a remarkably consistent pattern of behavior, determined largely by their leaders' perceptions of relative power shifts. By uncovering these trends, this book places the evolving military competition between the United States and China in historical context.

Midlife Answers is a short-form midlife podcast for women navigating the messy, meaningful middle years. Through honest, unscripted conversations, we explore midlife transitions including perimenopause and menopause, relationships, confidence, wellbeing, identity, & reinvention. Each episode offers real midlife conversations with women who’ve been there (or are right in it), sharing practical advice, lived experience, & reassurance that you’re not alone. A midlife podcast for women seeking guidance, perspective, & support through life’s transitions — and the confidence to move forward.

With his simulated day-by-day reportage, prize-winning journalist-historian Jeffrey St. John makes you an eyewitness to the 1787-1788 political battle to ratify the U.S. Constitution. And what a battle it was!

The astonishing untold history of America’s first black millionaires—former slaves who endured incredible challenges to amass and maintain their wealth for a century, from the Jacksonian period to the Roaring Twenties—self-made entrepreneurs whose unknown success mirrored that of American...

Since its founding in 1967, The Fortune Society has been a leading organization in New York City for criminal legal system reform and alternatives to incarceration. Now, we’re proud to announce the launch of The Reentry Reality Check, a new podcast hosted by David Rothenberg, founder of The Fortune Society,that highlights powerful stories from formerly incarcerated individuals, advocates, and community leaders working to transform the criminal legal system and rebuild lives after prison.

Step into a world where utopia clashes with dystopia in Begums Fortune. This gripping novel follows a French doctor and a German professor, both heirs to a monumental fortune from a French soldier who married an Indian princes wealthy widow. Eager to forge their own ideal societies in America, Dr. Sarrasin, the visionary French doctor, constructs Ville-France on the stunning Oregon Coast, prioritizing public health and well-being. In stark contrast, the militaristic and prejudiced Professor Schultze lays the groundwork for Stahlstadt, a city dedicated to the relentless production of advanced ...

As China comes into its own as a world economic power, a new, huge consumer class is emerging, hungry for all things Western. In this land where 25 years ago most of the population had never tasted chocolate, five icons of Western business are now slugging it out in a battle royal to see which will become the Emperor of Chocolate in China.

Noted for his remarkable erudition, wit, and playful pessimism, Miller here ranges over topics from personal disasters to literary and national ones. Drawing on a truly immense store of knowledge encompassing literature, philosophy, theology, and history, he excavates the evidence of human anxieties around scarcity in all its forms (from scarcity of food to luck to where we stand in the eyes of others caught in a game of musical chairs we often do not even know we are playing).

In Regency England the eldest son usually inherited almost everything—while his younger brothers, left with little inheritance, had to make a crucial decision: What should they do to make an independent living? Historian Rory Muir weaves together the stories of many obscure and well-known young men of good family but small fortune, shedding light on an overlooked aspect of Regency society. This is the first scholarly yet accessible exploration of the lifestyle and prospects of these younger sons.

When I was arrested by the Chinese military for launching a historic Tibetan Freedom protest, I knew every trial and lesson had been worth it — even if it meant facing a life in prison.