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The Outsider is a no-holds-barred memoir by the original bad boy of tennis, Jimmy Connors. Connors ignited the tennis boom in the 1970s with his aggressive style of play, turning his matches with John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg, and Ivan Lendl into prizefights. But it was his prolonged dedication to...

Anyone doubting that Diego Maradona was more than just a football player had only to witness the outpourings after his death on 25th November 2020. During his tempestuous life and career, he played for top clubs in South America and Europe, notably Napoli, where he became an adored hero and adopted son, and grew to be a legend in his homeland of Argentina after leading them to victory in the 1986 World Cup.

The second of a two-volume biography of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter by historian E. Stanly Godbold, Jr., this book offers a comprehensive account of the professional and personal lives of the powerful couple who have worked together as reformers in Georgia, President and First Lady of the United States, and founders of the Carter Center to promote international health, conflict resolution, and democracy.

Beyond the world we can see is a mysterious world.

“Jimmy Bonds Podcast” was created to open dialogue, provoke thought and challenge social and artistic norms. Through our topic discussions or our inspiring interviews we strive to give our listeners a different perspective on issues facing our diverse community. Broadcasted through Illadelphia Radio, JBP looks to provide a platform that puts a light on problems that hinder the advancement of those in underserved communities. JBP prioritizes a duty to inform and entertain our audience, even when the topic may be uncomfortable to discuss. Our interviews provide an in-depth perspective from ...

Of all the celebrities who served their country during World War II - and they were legion - Jimmy Stewart was unique. On December 7, when the attack on Pearl Harbor woke so many others to the reality of war, Stewart was already in uniform - as a private on guard duty south of San Francisco at the Army Air Corps Moffet Field. Seeing war on the horizon, Jimmy Stewart, at the height of his fame after Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and his Oscar-winning turn in The Philadelphia Story in 1940, had enlisted several months earlier.

With the rise of Jimmy Carter, the 1976 presidential election proved a transformative moment in US history, heralding a change in terms of how candidates run for public office and how the news media cover their campaigns.

Uncover the captivating life story of one of late-night television's most beloved personalities in the "Jimmy Fallon Audio Biography" podcast. Delve into the remarkable journey of the multi-talented Jimmy Fallon, from his humble beginnings in New York to his meteoric rise as a comedic icon and the host of the iconic "The Tonight Show." Immerse yourself in a captivating narrative that explores Fallon's early days on "Saturday Night Live," his successful transition to the big screen, and his triumphant return to television as the host of one of the most watched late-night shows. Discover the ...

David Brindle, Jamie Greaves and James Hughes are three old friends with a light-hearted views on various experiences and contemporary issues in life. James in particular thinks outside of the box and holds ambiguous views... which sometimes he can't back up. Don't expect many facts, maybe a little bit of fiction, but mainly a lot of Jimmy. All the views in this podcast are not those of our individual employers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Jimmy Blackmon comes a blow-by-blow account of his journey through the most challenging leadership and small tactics course in the world - US Army Ranger School. Through colorful dialogue and vivid storytelling for which Jimmy Blackmon has been praised, the listener will take a journey through Ranger School.

They were young, they were Australian, they were Army engineers and they were the first allied soldiers to risk their lives in the darkness of the Vietcong tunnels of South Vietnam. Staring death squarely in the face every day, not only did they follow their enemy down into these unknown underground labyrinths, but matched the Vietcong’s jungle warfare skills and defused thousands of their clever booby traps. Off duty, it was a different story....

Hi! I'm Jimmy Ríos, of Cool Stuff Jimmy Gets From Mexico! I buy and import artesanía mexicana directly from Mexican Artisans and the shop keepers they work with throughout all of Mexico. There's no desk work paper pushing here. I personally drive down to Mexico to meet with and purchase from all of our Cool Stuff artisans LIVE and in the flesh in some of the most remote artisan communities in Mexico. Join me as I learn about their lives and sub-cultures while trying to stay safe along the Mexican highways and back roads, filling my trailer with all kinds of unique and culturally significant ...

President Jimmy Carter, a peanut farmer from Georgia, won over an American electorate distrustful of government because of the Vietnam War and Watergate. He prevailed in 1976 with a pledge of honesty and open­ness. Carter, who viewed himself as an enlightened trustee of the Ameri­can people, championed the cause of affirmative action for minorities when much of the country still resisted this concept.

James Francis Durante (/dəˈrænti/ də-RAN-tee, Italian: [duˈrante]; February 10, 1893 – January 29, 1980) was an American comedian, actor, singer, and pianist. His distinctive gravelly speech, Lower East Side accent, comic language-butchery, jazz-influenced songs, and prominent nose helped make him one of the United States' most familiar and popular personalities of the 1920s through the 1970s. He often referred to his nose as the schnozzola (Italianization of the American Yiddish slang word schnoz, meaning "big nose"), and the word became his nickname.

Jimmy Carter, born in Plains, Georgia, in 1924, began life as a peanut farmer and became the 39th President of the United States. After a successful career in the U.S. Navy, he returned to farming, where he modernized his family's peanut farm. Carter entered politics, serving in the Georgia Senate and eventually becoming the Governor of Georgia in 1971.In 1976, he won the Democratic nomination for President and narrowly defeated the incumbent President Gerald Ford in the general election. His presidency was marked by notable achievements such as brokering the Camp David Accords and promoting ...

James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. (born October 1, 1924), is an American politician, author, and member of the Democratic Party who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. He was awarded the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize.

MrBeast: YouTube King of Extreme Stunts and Big PhilanthropyJimmy Donaldson, the internet sensation known as MrBeast, reigns supreme on YouTube with over 232 million subscribers and counting. He's not just famous, he's a phenomenon, pioneering a genre of outlandish stunts, mind-blowing challenges, and heart-warming philanthropy.From Counting Pennies to Counting Millions: Born in 1998, MrBeast's journey began early on YouTube, posting Let's Plays and quirky videos at just 13. A viral stunt in 2017, counting to 100,000, launched him into the stratosphere. His signature style—fast-paced editing...

Enjoy the full audiobook of Meet Me at Jimmy's Arcade, written and performed by Grant Fieldgrove, followed by all-new episodes featuring nostalgic stories and pop culture history lessons from the 80s and 90s.

The extraordinary story of Australian sappers on the front lines of the war in Afghanistan. They are young, they are tough and they were the forward scouts in Australia's war against the Taliban. This is the story of the sappers, the Army engineers in Afghanistan who learnt their skills from the original Australian Tunnel Rats of the Vietnam War. Like their compatriots in Vietnam, the Tunnel Rats of Afghanistan have rutted out the enemy from deep inside their caves and hideouts....

From itinerant circuit preachers warning of eternal damnation, to flamboyant radio evagelism of Aimee Semple McPherson, the age of American ferver ignited with diversity and power. Welcome to Fires of Faith, the historical audio collection. Chronicling the lives and times of a cast of characters both strident and spiritual, Fires of Fiath takes the listener on an evocative journey through the US religious movement, an era of sin, song, and salvation.