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An unprecedented high-level master narrative of America's intelligence wars, demonstrating in a time of new threats that espionage and the search for facts are essential to our democracy For General Michael Hayden, playing to the edge means playing so close to the line that you get chalk...

Aliquippa, Pennsylvania is famous for two things: the Jones and Laughlin Steel mill, an industrial behemoth that helped win World War II; and football, with a high school team that has produced numerous NFL stars, including Mike Ditka and Darrelle Revis. But the mill, once the fourth largest producer in America, closed for good in 2000. What happens to a town when a dream dies? Does it just disappear?

In 1940, at just 15 years old, small-town baseball star Gene Moore was signed to the Brooklyn Dodgers, who saw in him the potential to become one of the great catchers of all time. Before that could happen, though, WWII intervened. Gene's story, a surprising paean to the power and humanity of a game, is told here by his son, a first-time author who exhibits the confidence and pacing of a pro.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER An immensely persuasive work of literary criticism that opens a new chapter in the American dialogue on race—and promises to change the way we read American literature—from the acclaimed Nobel Prize winner "[Morrison] boldly...reimagines and remaps the possibility of...

Playing Dirty: Sports Scandals is a podcast from Dan Patrick, hosted by ESPN broadcaster Jay Harris. It explores some of the most mind-blowing sports scandals throughout history. We blend them up into a weekly show that shines a light on the dark side of sports. You’ll get the inside scoop while we serve up the juicy details. If you have an appetite for real reporting, join us as we uncover behind-the-scenes details of your favorite sports scandals. Playing Dirty: Sports Scandals is a production of Dan Patrick Productions, Never Ever Productions, and Workhouse Media from executive ...

Playing with the Past is a podcast that takes a look at the history in games.

Diving into the historical and social contexts of famous games, from conception to modern day society.

Sport meets True Crime. In PLAYING DIRTY - Sport und Verbrechen widmen sich Sportjournalistin und Moderatorin Lena Cassel und der Sportjournalist Daniel Müksch Fällen, in denen die Welt des Sports, der Top-Athleten, der Siege und Triumphe auf die Welt der Verbrechen, Abgründe und Straftaten trifft. Jede Woche erzählen sie die Geschichte eines bekannten (oder auch weniger bekannten) Sport-Stars, -Trainers oder -Managers, der mit dem Gesetz in Konflikt gerät. Jetzt Staffel 3 mit Boris Becker, Christoph Daum, Lance Armstrong und vielen weiteren spannenden Fällen aus der Welt des Sports! ...

Using archival material and interviews with surviving cast and crew members, Forward executive editor Adam Langer presents a story that’s never been told: the backstory of "The Diary of Anne Frank," the Pulitzer Prize-winning play and Oscar-winning film, and how this iconic work shapes those involved in performing it — including high school students putting the show on today. The Diary of Anne Frank, which debuted on Broadway in 1955 and then later toured the country, was one of the most influential plays of the 20th century, and a life-changing experience for many of those who saw it. It ...

The podcast that highlights public domain songs and their creators, from American classical to ragtime, jazz, swing, blues and more.

Jumanji, Journey 2, The Rundown, Jungle Cruise all these are same movies under different names.

In this fascinating and entertaining look at games throughout history, Tim Clare explores the legal highs of a good dice roll, the thrills of a predatory race game, and the tactile pleasures of the games that age with us through our lives. Drawing on Roman anti-cheating devices, organised crime card games, and dice contests that link Chaucer to Warren G, The Game Changers will show you why games are more popular now than ever, and how playing them helps us win more often, become better losers and stay one step ahead - on and off the board. Through play, we become fully ourselves.

Welcome to the 'Leveling The Playing Field' - Junior Achievement of Southeastern Pennsylvania, a podcast dedicated to empowering the next generation for success. In this show we will explore how to shape young minds through sharing your experiences and insights in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Some of our goals with this podcast is to join forces with other organizations to expand our mission's impact, equipping students with essential skills for a global economy. Discover inspiring stories of individuals, schools, and businesses transforming lives through Level The...

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