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“A remarkable—and singularly chilling—glimpse of human behavior. . .This meticulously researched book...represents a major contribution to the literature of the Holocaust.""—Newsweek Now available in audio for the first time, Christopher R. Browning’s shocking account of how a unit of...

In this collection of never-before-published teachings by Charlotte Joko Beck, one of the most influential Western-born Zen teachers, she explores our “core beliefs” - the hidden, negative convictions we hold about ourselves that direct our thoughts and behavior and prevent us from experiencing life as it is. Wryly humorous and relatable, Beck uses powerfully clear language to show how our lives present us with daily opportunities to move from thinking to experiencing, from compulsivity to confidence, and from anguish to peace.

Each of us, even the most simple, is called to a journey. We may be asked to leave behind everything we have grown dependent on. And when this is the case, the tale of Frodo and his friends offers hope that we will be given the strength and the help we need to overcome every obstacle and defeat every foe. This book is meant to help you find the way.

Ordinary is not as ordinary as you think. History is written by the loudest and most charismatic victors, but are silent about the true movers and shakers: the rebels, the honest servants, the quiet doers, the square pegs in a round hole, and the ordinary believers who kept showing up.Through...

MSPC is a podcast about TV and movies and also The Office but mostly about friendship. Every week, hosts & longtime pals Sean Roney, Edwin Janes, and Alex Ward hang out and discuss stuff they're watching or thinking about, whether it's the hot new show coming out, old movies they hadn't seen before, new movies they're excited about, or what brought them together in the first place - The Office. If comfort food was a podcast, this is it.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER One spark of love can change everything. The social media sensation known for his viral “random acts of kindness” videos invites you to discover a bigger, more meaningful existence, one act of generosity at a time. “This book will leave your heart a little lighter...

Ordinary People brings you real conversations with everyday individuals whose experiences will surprise, inspire, and motivate you. From moments of triumph to lessons learned through deep struggle, each episode uncovers the extraordinary in seemingly ordinary lives. No filters, and no lies—just real stories that feel personable and authentic. Tune in and discover the power of the human experience, one story at a time.

Ordinary people. Unexpected stories. On Project Candor, guests play “Two Truths and One Lie” to reveal the unexpected twists, joyful highs, and quiet triumphs that shape their lives. No pretense. No politics or crime. Just unforgettable stories—where everyday people take the spotlight and become the headline.Website: https://www.projectcandor.comSocial MediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectCandor/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/projectcandor/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/project.candor/

For most of her youth and early adulthood, Tara Couture had a deep fear of death. When her mother left the house, Tara would beg her to stay, certain that death was right around the corner. As the threat loomed in her mind, distraction in its many forms became her only relief. In her twenties, determined to manifest her long-time dream of owning a farm, Tara worked alongside a cattleman, Richard, whose perspectives on life and death would come to transform her own.

""A haunting memoir of disarming honesty. . . a remarkable testament to the anguish and the beauty of foreign correspondence.”—Roger Cohen, New York Times Paris bureau chief and author of An Affirming Flame From award-winning journalist Jane Ferguson, an unflinching memoir of ambition and...

It is hard to find good memoir written by and about people who are not famous. And yet, these are some of the best memoirs to read. They are so much more relatable than celebrity memoirs. This is what inspired me to create Definitely Not Famous, a podcast where I interview memoirists about their stories. My goal with this podcast is to elevate the stories of everyday people who truly are More Extra than Ordinary.

a narration of 'A Blog Less Ordinary' writing orginally posted on a male survivors forum.

Best Book of 2021 —Esquire? Featured on Good Morning America ""A meticulous cartography of how outer forces shape young people’s inner lives."" —Esquire, Best Books of 2021 In conversation with young adults and experts alike, journalist Rainesford Stauffer explores how the incessant...

Too often, we look to celebrities and people in power for guidance, forgetting that real inspiration is all around us. This podcast shifts the spotlight to ordinary individuals doing extraordinary things—people who have overcome challenges, sparked change, or built something meaningful without fame or recognition. Their stories, struggles, and victories offer powerful lessons and grounded wisdom.But it’s not just about the guests. In between interviews, I’ll share solo episodes filled with my own ponderings and musings on life—the questions we all wrestle with, the ideas that keep us ...

Ordinary Heroes of Racial Justice is a beacon of hope for understanding America's complex racial landscape. Through rigorous historical research and compelling narrative storytelling, this book illuminates the past's intersections of Christianity, race, and place, offering profound insights for today's world. Beyond history, Ordinary Heroes of Racial Justice empowers listeners with practical recommendations, encouraging them to rethink and reshape their own communities for justice.

“Gerald Ford is probably remembered more for how he got to the presidency than for what he did there. In this brilliant book, Richard Norton Smith tells the rest of the story. On every other page I found something I didn’t know, bringing new and important insights into how Ford kept the...

New po Journal of an Ordinary Man is a raw, honest, day-by-day audio journal from a 54-year-old husband, father, and former entrepreneur learning how to navigate the second half of life. After decades defined by career, achievement, constant moving, and holding everything together for everyone else, he now finds himself in a season of deep personal transition—letting go of old identities, rediscovering faith, supporting a family through loss, and figuring out who he is when the noise finally settles. Set against the backdrop of Denver, Colorado, this podcast blends reflection, faith, ...

Para las muchachas que fuimos, para la muchacha que fui, para las muchachas de todo el mundo que son como nosotras solíamos ser. Para las muchachas que nunca se vieron reflejadas en los libros. Para las muchachas ordinarias. Jaquira Díaz siempre se encontró entre extremos en lugares permeados...

A groundbreaking exposé and diagnosis of the silent epidemic of fear afflicting new mothers, and a candid, feminist deep dive into the culture, science, history, and psychology of contemporary motherhood Anxiety among mothers is a growing but largely unrecognized crisis. In the transition to...

Conversations With Ordinary People shares real stories from everyday lives. Each month, host Uzodima talks with someone reflecting on the choices, moments, and lessons that shaped them. Honest, human, and full of heart.