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Lou Beckett is a playwright recognised for plays that often blend historical themes with contemporary relevance. Notable plays include ‘Bletchley Girls,’ which is based on the true story of women codebreakers during World War II. The stage play was adapted into a popular three-part audio play when the touring production was cancelled due to Covid. Lou’s play, ‘Rotten Luck’, was awarded an Arts Council grant following a competition that provided three plays with production funding. Beckett’s plays frequently explore themes of resilience and empowerment, as seen in ‘A Rose by Any ...

This is my story understanding where you've been and where you are now and how I got here

“One of the great cartoonists of our time.” –New Yorker cartoonist Arnold Roth The remarkable story of one of America’s most prolific and beloved cartoonists, Al Jaffee, with dozens of original color illustrations. Jaffe’s career in cartooning stretches back to 1941—with early humor...

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From Molly Ivins and Lou Dubose, authors of Shrub, Bushwhacked is a hilarious, no-holds-barred look at George W. Bush and his administration, and an essential book for understanding the full, destructive impact of his presidency. For years, bestselling political commentator Molly Ivins has been...

Jerry Marcus fooled them all. He was “a nice guy,” always helped at home, did well in school, an athlete, and always employed. When things went wrong, he was the first to help clean up the mess. He was the last person anyone suspected of being a serial killer. After Marcus was caught and sentenced to life in prison in the late 1970s, author Linda Lou Long spent years corresponding with him. The Tuskegee Strangler gives an inside look into the workings of a man who is not your typical serial killer.

Wind in the trees, chirping sparrows, a clicking cicada, and my crunchy footsteps beneath me. What am I listening to? How am I listening? When it comes to learning about ecosystems through the sounds they make, soundscape ecology listens in a particular way. Problem is, there's a lot that comes in between the ecosystem and the way we hear it. If we want to better understand how ecosystems change through comparing their soundscapes, we need to reattune ourselves to the world of soundscape ecology and find out what it really means to listen.

Fannie Lou Hamer: The Indomitable Voice of Civil Rights Fannie Lou Hamer, born Fannie Lou Townsend on October 6, 1917, in Montgomery County, Mississippi, emerged as one of the most powerful voices of the civil rights movement in the 1960s. Her life story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of grassroots activism. From her humble beginnings as a sharecropper to becoming a nationally recognized civil rights leader, Hamer's journey embodies the struggle for equality and justice in 20th century America. Early Life and Background Fannie Lou was the ...

Join me as I jump down the rabbit hole and learn forgotten history. The first series centers around Louisville KY and surrounding areas.

This is not a story about Hip Hop or even Music It's a story about never giving up never folding and perseverance This is my story theycallmelou

For young Mary Lou, life was an adventure. Her father served in the military, and she traveled the world with him and her family. His assignments took them to Alaska, Virginia, Japan, Texas, and Germany, as part of the US Army's responsibilities in policing the world. This candid memoir recounts her family's life in new places and cultures following World War II.

Gehrig & The Babe: The Friendship and the Feud is the emotionally gripping, electrifying account of the relationship of legendary New York Yankee icons Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth and the tragic behind-the-scenes fight that bitterly tore them apart until Gehrig was dying of a horrific disease. Written by historian and best-selling author Tony Castro, this critically acclaimed book tells their remarkable story that has often been lost between the pages of individual biographies of the American icons.

After almost two decades of conducting a weekly scripture study and developing a companion radio show, Real Living, Mary Lou Nemecek and Lavinia Spirito challenges and encourages you to engage your everyday life with a Catholic mindfulness and awareness.

Patac c'est le bruit de la castagne en occitan. Si on va à la castagne, Au patac, c'est pour défendre un cinéma indépendant, local, vertueux et ambitieux. On désire plus que tout se faire rêver et on est ici pour en parler. Cinéma pirate, car le cinéma se fuit lui-même, il est sauvage, jeune et généreux, c'est en ces termes que nous l'abordons. Labo radio, car on vient déranger les ondes à coups de grands rires et de petits cris, on veut mettre du son à toutes les sauces, voir jusqu'où on peut faire entendre notre pari : le cinéma est beau quand il est libre. L'équipe du ...

Step back in time and witness the power of oratory with 'Historic Speeches from the 1930s to 1980s,' a captivating collection that spans pivotal moments in history and showcases the voices of some of the most influential figures of the 20th century. From trailblazing aviators to legendary athletes, political leaders, civil rights activists, and cultural icons, this anthology offers a window into the past through the words of those who shaped it.

In 1994, Tom McKinney was watching the 50th anniversary of D-Day ceremonies on television with his father, Vincent “Mike” McKinney. Tom noticed his father, who rarely spoke about the war, turning red while President Clinton was introducing a veteran as the first American to land on Omaha Beach. McKinney was in the first wave to hit the beach, his boat took two hits, and he had to step over bodies to get ashore. When he looked around, he saw no one.

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