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Throughout the Second World War, Lisbon was at the very center of the world’s attention and was the only European city in which both the Allies and the Axis powers openly operated. Portugal was frantically trying to hold on to its self-proclaimed wartime neutrality but in reality was increasingly caught in the middle of the economic, and naval, wars between the Allies and the Nazis. The story is not, however, a conventional tale of World War II in that barely a shot was fired or a bomb dropped. Instead, it is a gripping tale of intrigue, betrayal, opportunism, and double-dealing....

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Ted Koppel reveals that a major cyberattack on America’s power grid is not only possible but likely, that it would be devastating, and that the United States is shockingly unprepared. “Fascinating, frightening, and beyond timely.”—Anderson Cooper Imagine a...

Here is a travel audiobook with a difference: 10 chronological chapters from a year of wandering, from the Pacific Northwest to Tuscany and back again to the trout-laden streams of California. Join Bill Barich as he travels the globe, from the trout streams of Northern California to the auction ring at Saratoga, where millions of dollars may be gaveled away for a yearling thoroughbred; from seedy London pubs to a run-down Florentine palazzo during a glorious Italian spring.

Brought to you by Penguin. This rich and enjoyable book by the acclaimed author of Japan Story explores the many ways in which Asia has influenced Europe and North America over centuries of tangled, dynamic encounters From the time of the ancient Greeks onwards the West's relationship with Asia...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Pulitzer Prize–winning biographer Jon Meacham chronicles the life of Abraham Lincoln, charting how—and why—he confronted secession, threats to democracy, and the tragedy of slavery to expand the possibilities of America. “Meacham has given us the Lincoln for...

There was entertainment at the Republican Gala on Sunday night. The climax was a full marching band of bagpipers. They must have been hired for the week since one kept hearing them on the following days, and at all odd times, heard them even in my hotel room at four am for a few were marching in the streets of San Francisco, sounding through the night, giving off the barbaric evocation of the Scots, all valor, wrath, firmitude, and treachery - the wild complete treachery of the Scots finding its way into the sound of the pipes.

Winner of the 1988 Before Columbus Foundation National Book Award, this path-breaking collection of essays is a clarion call to build communities that nurture our spirit. Lorde announces the need for a radical politics of intersectionality while struggling to maintain her own faith as she wages a battle against liver cancer. From reflections on her struggle with the disease to thoughts on lesbian sexuality and African-American identity in a straight white man's world, Lorde's voice remains enduringly relevant in today's political landscape.

This podcast is for anyone who has ever felt broken, tired, or barely standing. Each episode offers honesty, healing, encouragement, and light for your journey. You’re not alone — and there is still hope.

In his memoir of an improbable start-up in public health, Ashok Alaxander writes about an organization with the audacious goal of ending needless deaths and sickness at scale, amongst India's poorest mothers and children. It is a great leap emboldened by an unshakable faith in the 'idea that...

NeverForget84 – Turning Wounds into Light draws inspiration from Sikh thinker Dr. Gurbhagat Singh’s call to “Zakham nu Sooraj banao” — turn wounds into the sun. This podcast by Sikh Siyasat continues the journey of remembrance through discussions on the 1984 Ghallughara and Sikh Genocide. Exploring key writings and reflections, it seeks to transform collective pain into understanding, truth, and the light of awareness.

This feed is Light Reading's main podcast feed for "The Light Reading Podcast," "The Divide," "The Light Reading Extra," and "What's the Story?"Light Reading provides daily news, analysis and insight for the global communications networking and services industry. The publication was founded in 2000 and, since July 2016, has been a part of Informa Tech, a division of Informa PLC. We're part of a big team providing specialist research, media, events and training for businesses and professionals working in technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Love and Light Inspired is a heart-centered podcast about living with a deep sense of love, purpose, and inner light — and sharing that light wherever you go. Each episode offers encouragement, real-life reflections, and practical tips to help you grow in self-worth, embrace your calling, and inspire others through the way you live. Whether you’re healing, chasing dreams, or simply looking for a spark of hope, this is your safe space for uplifting conversations that feed your soul and brighten your path.

It's an autobiographical work by the well-known social worker and Magsaysay award winner Prakash Amte. It talks about his struggles in helping the tribals of central and western India, move towards their up-liftment. Prakash Amte is the famous social activist and Gandhi ji's humble disciple, late Baba Amte's son.

"In the Light of Truth: The Grail Message" is a classic work that offers clear and perceptive answers to questions which challenge every human being. Written between the years 1923-1937, it is a collection of 168 essays addressing all spheres of life ranging from God and the Universe to the Laws in Creation, the meaning of life, responsibility, free will, intuition and the intellect, the ethereal world and the beyond, justice and love. It answers eternal questions such as what does it mean to be human, what is the purpose of life on Earth, and what happens to "me" when I die.

What’s next for you — a bigger home, a smaller space, or a move closer to family? City Nights to Porch Lights is your guide through life’s next chapter in homeownership.With warmth, humor, and decades of combined experience, hosts Natalie Nielsen and Kristin Yeadon shine a light on the decisions, emotions, and opportunities that come with major moves. From urban cities to small-town living, you’ll find practical advice, inspiring stories, and the confidence to take your next step.Natalie Nielsen and Kristin Yeadon are licensed Brokers with Pathway Realty.

This podcast exists as an invitation. An invitation to pause in a world that rushes. To listen in a culture that shouts. To remember in an age that forgets. Here, we explore spirituality not as doctrine, performance, or certainty—but as a living, breathing relationship with truth, mystery, and self. This is a space for those who have questioned deeply, wandered bravely, and refused to abandon their inner knowing—even when the path became unclear. The House of Ravenbrook was born from the understanding that faith, wisdom, and wholeness cannot be forced into narrow definitions. They must be ...

Whispers of Light is a warm, inspiring podcast exploring relationships, parenting, and health. Each episode offers honest conversations, practical wisdom, and uplifting guidance to help you grow emotionally, strengthen connections, and care for your well-being. Join us as we share stories, insights, and reflections designed to bring clarity, healing, and light to your everyday life.

From one of America’s top meditation teachers and mindfulness experts comes a revolutionarily simple approach to everyday practice—especially if you don’t think you have the time or the patience. Imagine you’re sitting on a cushion with your legs crossed, ready to tap into unlimited joy...

City of Lights is a true crime podcast about real life after the crime. In 2002, in the city of Aurora, Illinois, an 18-year-old named Jeff Signorelli was killed in a completely random act of violence. His murder remains unsolved. In the years following Jeff's murder, his parents Al and Mary Ann led efforts to make Aurora a safer place. But those efforts often put them at odds with leaders in Aurora, including the mayor and chief of police. As the investigation into Jeff's murder grew cold, their grief was amplified by a growing frustration. Host Willy Nast (born and raised in Aurora) examines...

“Andrew Blum plunges into the unseen but real ether of the Internet in a journey both compelling and profound….You will never open an email in quite the same way again.” —Tom Vanderbilt, New York Times bestselling author of Traffic In Tubes, Andrew Blum, a correspondent at Wired magazine...