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In 1967, not long after the Six-Day War, three young Arab men ventured into the town of Ramle, in what is now Jewish Israel. They were cousins, on a pilgrimage to see their childhood homes; their families had been driven out of Palestine nearly 20 years earlier. One cousin had a door slammed in his face, and another found his old house had been converted into a school. But the third, Bashir Al-Khairi, was met at the door by a young woman called Dalia, who invited them in.

“The incomparable and mysterious Sandy Koufax is revealed…. This is an absorbing book, beautifully written.” —Wall Street Journal “Leavy has hit it out of the park…A lot more than a biography. It’s a consideration of how we create our heroes, and how this hero’s self perception...

“The incomparable and mysterious Sandy Koufax is revealed…. This is an absorbing book, beautifully written.” —Wall Street Journal “Leavy has hit it out of the park…A lot more than a biography. It’s a consideration of how we create our heroes, and how this hero’s self perception...

Written and published within a month of the worst storm to ever hit the New Jersey-New York area, Superstorm Sandy: A Diary in the Dark is a first-person account of one New Jersey resident's 12 days without power or heat in his North Jersey home. The author, William Westhoven, an award-winning New Jersey journalist and author, mixes personal drama and observations with fact-based reporting and a liberal dose of "you have to laugh or you'll cry" humor. His quick work has resulted in the first book to document the arrival of Superstorm Sandy and the immediate recovery period that followed.

Sailing Upwind is more than just another memoir of a distinguished former naval officer's highly diverse career. This book by Admiral James "Sandy" Winnefeld is also intended to offer useful reflections regarding how he accepted and managed risk along the way, as well as a concise description of the qualities one must develop to become a successful leader. Winnefeld began his career as an F-14 fighter pilot and TOPGUN instructor, commanded an aircraft carrier, and then served in a variety of flag officer billets on the way to becoming the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Welcome to Serials & Schemes, a true crime podcast hosted by Sam & Sandy. Each week, we'll dive deep into the chilling stories of infamous criminals & the complex schemes that led to their actions. With a mix of sharp humor, sarcasm & thorough research, they'll explore the psychology behind the crime, examining both the victims & the perpetrators. From historical cases to modern-day mysteries, Sam and Sandy provide a fresh female perspective on the darker sides of humanity. Join the girls in their engaging discussions, insights & their quippy sarcasm will keep you hooked from the start!

Children of the Stone chronicles Ramzi's journey - from stone thrower to music student to school founder - and shows how through his love of music he created something lasting and beautiful in a land torn by violence and war. This is a story about the power of music, but also about freedom and conflict, determination and vision.

Writer Elspeth Sandys was born during the Second World War, the result of a brief encounter between two people who would never meet again. The first nine months of her life were spent in the Truby King Karitane Hospital in Dunedin, where she was known as Frances Hilton James. With her adoption, a new birth certificate was issued and she became Elspeth Sandilands Somerville. Tom and Alice Somerville lived with their son John in Dunedin’s Andersons Bay. While Elspeth was happy among the ebullient and welcoming Somerville clan, she had a difficult relationship with her adoptive mother.

I år smäller det. Det är nu det händer. Felizia Uggla och Sandy Stadelmann fyller 30! Men är det verkligen något att fira? För ingenting blev ju egentligen som de hade tänkt sig. Hursomhelst. Fille & Sandy har nu varit bästisar i 6 år och känner varandra både utan och innan.Mitt i en pågående 30-årskris, och pandemi, startar de nu en ny podcast om att fylla just 30!! Hur är det egentligen? Är det nu hundåren är över och det äntligen ska få skörda frukten av allt slit? Allt medan de förnöjt sippar på varsin Cosmopolitan och ser på när pengarna fullkomligt rulla in. ...

A collection of thoughts from a product design mentor on how design is simply a part of life.

Paths Unscripted: Season 1 is a heart-centered exploration of resilience, reinvention, and reclaiming dreams after life’s toughest setbacks. As a solo female traveller in her 60s, I take you through my deeply personal journey of transforming challenges into opportunities and finding freedom on the road.This season begins with the foundational question: Why am I here? I share how health struggles, financial difficulties, and emotional turmoil pushed me to reimagine my future and embrace the unscripted path of a nomadic lifestyle. From rebuilding my life to navigating chronic illness, creating...

A much-loved mother, teacher and friend steps on a plane for an overseas adventure and is never seen again. When Marion Barter disappeared in 1997, police initially dismissed it as the actions of a divorced mother abandoning her family. In this book, the creators of the addictive global hit...

When Winston Churchill was a boy of 16, he already had a vision for his purpose in life. "This country will be subjected somehow to a tremendous invasion...I shall be in command of the defenses of London...it will fall to me to save the Capital, to save the Empire." It was a most unlikely prediction. Perceived as a failure for much of his life, Churchill was the last person anyone would have expected to rise to national prominence as prime minister and influence the fate of the world during World War II.

Are you sick and tired of hearing news stories about people being exploited, abused, and trafficked? Have you been searching for a way to pray with partners around the world to end human trafficking? YOU CAN BE PART OF THE STORY OF FREEDOM AND HOPE FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS! We are raising up an army of Prayer Partners with the focus of eradicating human trafficking.Enlist in The Dry Bones Army Prayer Team and pray for an end to trafficking in our lifetime. As a member of The Dry Bones Army, you will receive insider information to kick open spiritual doors and shine light and hope into the...

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The former president of Gatorade and Equinox draws unconventional insights and kickass lessons from her personal and professional experiences and from a band of highly accomplished ""Extremers"" from business, sports, and entertainment to help you rock your career and live the boldest version of...

Welcome to Christian Living Spotlight! This show is hosted by Sandy Jones of Christian Living Magazine and will spotlight people featured in the magazine. You can get your free copy of Christian Living Magazine at over 600 locations across the Treasure Valley or online at https://www.christianlivingmag.com/

Unser Podcast entführt euch in die Welt der unbekannten Kriminalfälle und rätselhaften Mysterien. Schonungslos und ungefiltert beleuchten wir die dunklen Seiten der Gesellschaft und lassen euch hautnah an den Ermittlungen teilhaben. Internationale Fälle, abseits der ausgetretenen Pfade, stehen im Zentrum unserer Recherchen. Verlasst euch auf schonungslose Ehrlichkeit, unser Podcast ist nichts für schwache Nerven, aber genau das Richtige für alle True-Crime-Fans, die nach dem Ungewöhnlichen suchen. Seid dabei, wenn wir die Abgründe der menschlichen Psyche erkunden und die ungelösten ...

What Happened to Sandy Beal investigates the violent death of a young woman who dreamed of a career in law enforcement. The search for answers leads to accusations of conspiracy and cover up that have haunted her family for more than 40 years. Investigative journalist Melissa Jeltsen untangles the mystery at the heart of the case — and reveals a troubling pattern of behavior by local police.