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In the appealing conversational tone that has won him millions of devoted readers, Hahn presents the basic tenets of Church teachings, clears up common misconceptions about specific rituals and traditions, and responds thoughtfully to the objections raised about them. Each chapter concludes with...

Deemed scandalous at the time of its publication in 1944, Emily Hahn's now classic memoir of her years in China remains remarkable for her insights into a tumultuous period and her frankness about her personal exploits. A proud feminist and fearless traveler, she set out for China in 1935 and stayed through the early years of the Second Sino-Japanese War, wandering, carousing, living, loving - and writing. Many of the pieces in China to Me were first published as the work of a roving reporter in the New Yorker. All are shot through with riveting and humanizing detail.

For centuries China's code of behavior was incomprehensible to Westerners, whom the Chinese viewed as irredeemable barbarians. Presenting historical events with an immediacy that makes you feel as if you were there, Hahn takes listeners through isolationist China's difficult and often costly adaptations to the invasions of Western "foreign devils".

An in-depth biography of the towering 20th-century Chinese military and political figure who led the government, first on the mainland and then in exile in Taiwan, from the acclaimed New Yorker correspondent who lived in China when he was head of state.

This second edition of Crisis and Crossfire traces the origins of the contemporary challenges the United States faces in the Middle East by analyzing the broad contours of U.S. policy in the region since the government's first involvement there in the 1940s.

A podcast for history teachers or anyone in a hurry. Eric and Rob interview historians about what are the important concepts about a given topic and they provide free lesson plans aligned with that discussion.

This podcast Provides a platform to discuss important questions and complex issues Challenge the Status Quo and Confront the Boundaries of the establishment I'm retired police chief Daniel Hahn, I went From being arrested at 16 to serving over 34yrs in Law Enforcement My goal is to keep you informed with news not being reported, voices not being heard, and the untold history of how we got here. So that we can create A Way Forward

Lara Garey & Mary Ward explore their journeys in the context of being an ALS Caregiver and the Beyond. Beyond is the afterlife of ALS when the person they are caring for has passed away. They are authentic in their conversations, strong in advocacy, embrace humor, and share BIG feels as needed. Mary has been caring for her husband, Tom, for many years, the last thirteen have included ALS. Lara cared for her husband, Tom, for six years, from diagnosis to death. Tom died in July 2022. Yes, they each married a man named Tom and they are both military veterans.

This podcast will take a deep dive into the wide variety of military units that served during WWII, both on the Allies and Axis. Here, I will discuss the training they went through, the unit's campaign, key battles, and include first hand accounts from veteran transcripts and memoirs. In the future, I hope to add a visual aspect showing the gear and uniforms of each unit, and maybe interview others who are well researched in other units. Special thanks to Payton Sullivan for the awesome logo! You can email me at unitsofww2@gmail.com Follow me on Facebook for updates: https://www.facebook.com/...

In the second decade of the 21st century, many Americans feel they are subject to economic forces beyond their control. Some critics of today's economy compare it to the rampant inequality of the late 19th century, when robber barons manipulated the economy to their own benefit. Others object to the remedies that were applied in the early 20th century, insisting that markets work best when governed least.

When you turn on the tap or twist the cap, you might not give a second thought to where your drinking water comes from. But how it gets from the ground to your glass is far more complex than you might think. Is it safe to drink tap water? Should you feel guilty buying bottled water? Is your water vulnerable to terrorist attacks? With springs running dry and reservoirs emptying, where is your water going to come from in the future? In Drinking Water, Duke professor James Salzman shows how drinking water highlights the most pressing issues of our time.

Am 14. Mai 1970 verhelfen ein Mann und vier Frauen - darunter Gudrun Ensslin und Ulrike Meinhof - in West-Berlin mit Waffengewalt dem Strafgefangenen Andreas Baader zur Flucht. Es war die erste Aktion der Roten Armee Fraktion, die dem Staat den Krieg erklärt hatte und bis zu hrem letzten Anschlag im Jahr 1993 die Republik immer wieder in Angst und Schrecken versetzte.