Showing results for "Mason" in Biographies & Memoirs

Kafka is one of 161 inspired-and inspiring-minds, among them, novelists, poets, playwrights, painters, philosophers, scientists, and mathematicians, who describe how they subtly maneuver the many (self-inflicted) obstacles and (self-imposed) daily rituals to get done the work they love to do, whether by waking early or staying up late; whether by self-medicating with doughnuts or bathing, drinking vast quantities of coffee, or taking long daily walks.

The long-awaited biography of cartoonist Murray Ball, creator of Footrot Flats In Murray Ball: A Cartoonist's Life, Murray's son Mason Ball shares all the hits and misses and long years of hard graft that went into what would become the wildly successful creative enterprise: Footrot Flats. From...

George Mason was a short, bookish man who was a friend and neighbor of athletic, broad-shouldered George Washington. Unlike Washington, Mason has been virtually forgotten by history. But this new biography of patriot George Mason makes a convincing case that Mason belongs in the pantheon of honored Founding Fathers. Trained in the law, Mason was also a farmer, philosopher, botanist, and musician. He was one of the architects of the Declaration of Independence, an author of the Bill of Rights, and one of the strogest proponents of religious liberty in American history.

Musings From the Mind Of Kevin Mason; a retired radio guy who just won’t give up the microphone.

Two political titans forge a modern city and a vibrant public sector in this history of strong leadership at a time of national crisis. City of Ambition is a brilliant history of the New Deal and its role in the making of modern New York City. The story of a remarkable collaboration between Franklin Roosevelt and Fiorello La Guardia, this is a case study in creative political leadership in the midst of a devastating depression.

Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason knows and feels the transformative power of music as much as any musician alive. From winning the prestigious BBC Young Musician Award to performing at Harry and Meghan’s wedding; from Bach’s solo suites to Bob Marley’s reggae; his ferocious passion shines through in every single performance, whether in a packed-out concert hall or on record.

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Twelve Years a Slave, sub-title: Narrative of Solomon Northup, citizen of New-York, kidnapped in Washington city in 1841, and rescued in 1853, from a cotton plantation near the Red River in Louisiana, is a memoir by Solomon Northup as told to and edited by David Wilson. It is a slave narrative of a black man who was born free in New York state but kidnapped in Washington, D.C., sold into slavery, and kept in bondage for 12 years in Louisiana.

Some might wonder how Martha could have clung to hope at all. In 1948, on the day of the funeral of her adored older brother, Gaston, a quick victim of the great polio epidemic, Martha was struck with the same dreaded disease. After a year in polio hospitals, she was sent back to her home in the village of Lattimore in the cotton-growing hills of western North Carolina. She was completely paralyzed, with only her head protruding from an 800-pound yellow metal cylinder that breathed for her.

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Selections from Reader's Digest magazine's most popular series The Most Unforgettable Character I Ever Met. All of these stories have one thing in common: Somehow, each of the characters featured struck home in the memory of the storyteller. These characters enriched lives through humor, wisdom, adventure, and affection, each possessing a unique regard for humanity, each a gem reflecting its own light.

https://anchor.fm/jose-rosado6/subscribe En este espacio, nos sumergimos en conversaciones profundas y enriquecedoras que exploran la formación espiritual, la masonería, y temas relevantes que impactan a nuestra sociedad. Acompáñanos en un viaje hacia el crecimiento moral y espiritual, donde cada episodio es como compartir un café con José, nuestro guía en este fascinante recorrido. Únete a nuestra comunidad de pensadores, buscadores y amantes del conocimiento. ¡La sabiduría comienza con una taza de café y una conversación significativa! ☕✨

Welcome to our podcast, where two lifelong friends talk about the world, share their lives, and discuss everything under the sun. From literature and philosophy to society and science, we cover all the bases. If you want to get spooked - or even share a good laugh, you've come to the right place.

Join us on a thrilling journey as Harry Wethermill, the prodigious young scientist and inventor, takes a much-needed break at Aix-les-Bains. Here, he encounters the enchanting Celia Harland, a companion to the venerable Madam Dauvray. Their budding romance is observed by Julius Ricardo, a retired financier seeking tranquility in Aix. However, peace is shattered when Madam Dauvray is found brutally murdered, with suspicion falling heavily on the now missing Celia. Upon Wethermills desperate request, Ricardo ropes in his friend Inspector Hanaud, the renowned Parisian detective, to unravel this ...

Step into the world of Inspector Hanaud, a distinguished member of the French Sûreté, and the inspiration behind Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot. Different from the renowned Sherlock Holmes, Hanaud is a stout, professional policeman relying on psychological analysis above physical clues. Explore his intriguing journey in The Affair At The Semiramis Hotel, a captivating novella that is the second in a seven-part series. Was the reported robbery and murder a real event or merely a mescal-induced delusion of the witness? Unravel this mystery with Hanaud and his confidante, retired ...

Brought to you by Penguin. At the moment her mother died, Olivia Potts was baking a cake. She was trying to impress the man who would later become her husband. Meanwhile, 275 miles away, her mother was dying. In the grief-stricken months that followed, Olivia came home from her job as a criminal...

Author Tobin T. Buhk recounts the thrilling tales of Detroit's most violent, clever, and misunderstood female criminals. "Queen of the Underworld" Sophie Lyons faced off with detective Teresa Lewis in court three times, and twice in the street, rendering both women battered and bloodied. Nellie Pope goaded her lover to axe her husband in what the press called "one of the most atrocious, cold-blooded, and deliberately-planned murders" in city history.

We delve into the journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and intentional living. In each episode, we explore the transformative power of embracing who we were predestined to be and the divine purpose that guides us. From moments of doubt to flashes of inspiration, we navigate the path of intentional living, striving to embody confidence, consistency, commitment, completion, and focus.

“Reality… is real.” That’s a quote from my favorite book of all time, Ready Player One. It sums up the podcast that is Moose at the Mic. I’m its host, Moose. This podcast leans into everything authentically “me” and my life’s comings and goings. Initially, it was focused on nerdom, but it’s evolved. Now, I discuss parenting, faith and spirituality, dieting and exercising, friendship, and what it means to be a human on this rock floating through space. Sit down. Take a listen. And thanks. Thanks for listening to my podcast.

My journey as a caregiver for my sister who has been diagnosed with dementia.