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The title and subtitle pretty much say it all. Twenty biographical sketches of people you would not want your son or daughter to marry. (Summary by David Wales)

Acclaimed author Maxine Hong Kingston’s The Woman Warrior broke new ground when it was first published 35 years ago, weaving autobiography, history, folklore, and fantasy in to a candid and revelatory story about the daughter of Chinese immigrants in mid-20th century California.

Three years ago, award-winning actress Angelina Jolie took on a radically different role as a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Here are her memoirs from her journeys to Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Pakistan, Cambodia, and Ecuador, where she lived and worked and gave her heart to those who suffer the world's most shattering violence and victimization. Here are her revelations of joy and warmth amid utter destitution...compelling snapshots of courageous and inspiring people for whom survival is their daily work.

Terence, Jack, and Alick met as boys at a boarding school, and later entered the Navy together. While sailing with different ships, their paths have interwoven and they have had many adventures together: first as midshipmen, then as Lieutenants. In this volume, we see the young men rise to the rank of Commanders. But along with the fame and responsibility, the perils waiting for them increase, too. In this way, we see Terence, Jack, Alick, and their young companions chase slavers around the coast of Africa, saving and freeing as many enslaved people as possible, going through fierce sea ...

Dive into the exhilarating journey of Three Midshipmen, the first installment in a captivating series that chronicles the lives of three inseparable friends—Terence, Jack, and Alick. Their bond is forged in the challenging environment of boarding school, where they bravely confront bullies together. As they transition into naval life, each embarks on separate adventures aboard different ships. Yet, the sea has its own plans, bringing them together amidst fierce battles, treacherous storms, and encounters with pirates. Join them as they navigate the challenges of friendship and loyalty, ...

Dive into a captivating collection of over 300 short stories that showcase the remarkable intelligence and cleverness of various animals. Each tale not only highlights their unique abilities but often concludes with a valuable moral lesson. Join Allyson Hester as she brings these enchanting stories to life!

Descripción:**Daily 2-minute local news for Kingston, Ontario (Canada): key incidents, city decisions, events, weather, and trending stories. Fresh every day.Powered by The Local Wire.

A podcast dedicated to the journey of Black folks who live or have lived in Kingston, Ontario. This is a part of a Master’s project in the Cultural Studies faculty at Queen’s University. This summer you will find stories told by Black folks in the community. Hosted by Kingston local and blogger, Tianna Edwards (also creator of Keep up with Kingston). A link to the blog post that opened this journey: https://keepupwithkingston.com/2020/05/30/being-black-in-kingston/.

Want to keep up with all things current in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington region? Tune in to Kingston Currents, hosted by CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie. This show features interviews with Kingston community figures at the forefront of local affairs, coverage of local news headlines, and more. You can also listen to Kingston Currents every Friday at 11AM as it airs on CFRC 101.9FM and CFRC.CA This podcast is brought to you by the generous support of the Community Radio Fund of Canada Local Journalism Initiative program

Kingston Live is independently produced, and the only podcast dedicated to exposing emerging artists and chronicling the thriving local scene in Canada’s First Capital of Music. Hosted by a rotating cast of Kingston media talent, including Johnny San (Soundwise), Riley Jabour (Rogers Media radio personality), Ange Stever, each monthly episode features in-person guest interviews with a Kingston-based band, artist, industry insiders and influencers who keep Kingston’s music scene rich and vibrant.

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Discover City of Kingston Podcasts – just press play to explore all things City-related! Dive deep into local issues and initiatives with Tell Me More, where City of Kingston leadership and staff unpack the stories behind the headlines. Get the inside scoop on what's shaping your community beyond the soundbites and bullet points. Short on time? Tune in to Council Catch-up on Wednesdays following a Council meeting. Mayor Bryan Paterson delivers the key takeaways on big topics in under three minutes, so you can stay in the loop even on the busiest days. Keep your finger on the pulse of what's ...

This podcast covers the vibrancy of Kingston, Ontario culture with its focus on local events, festivals, music, interviews and more. Learn more about the great things you can do in #YGK each summer with host, Michael Assheton-Smith!

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A one hour movie news and movie review show based on films coming to Kingston’s independent Movie Theatre “The Screening Room”. The Screening in Kingston team reviews films, updates you on movie industry news and answers weekly fan questions!

Dive into the intriguing world of notorious figures with Remarkable Rogues. This captivating collection features twenty biographical sketches of individuals youd certainly think twice about bringing home to meet the family. Join us as we explore their fascinating lives, filled with daring escapades and remarkable choices. (Summary by David Wales)

Trucks, oil, trains, and industry deep dives highlight this show, hosted by John Kingston. John Kingston is a business journalist of almost 40 years, covering everything from metals to financial markets, and now turning his focus to trucking and transport. He spent almost 30 years covering oil markets with S&P Global Platts, and his broadcast background includes many years as Platts’ “talking head” on CNBC, Fox Business, Canada’s BNN and other broadcast outlets. His activities at FreightWaves includes serving as the oil expert for FW’s SONAR database product, where he provides daily ...

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This podcast features event, talks, and interviews featuring or organised by members of the Department of Criminology, Politics and Sociology of Kingston University, London. Executive Producer: Dr Peter Finn Contact: p.finn@kingston.ac.uk

A safe space for dangerous conversations. Hosted by Will Kingston.