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On a sullen, cloudy July day ten years since 7/7, the happy, confident and optimistic British Prime Minister is visiting a charity in East London. It's just two months after the general election which saw John Campbell's government returned to power with a clear majority, the economy is on the mend and the coalition is fast becoming a bad memory. Suddenly, a man appears out of the crowd and shoots him three times in the chest.

Break down the week with Tim and Michael, as they talk about the market, tell stories, or just banter about anything and everythingHosted by : Michael Dempsey & Tim Somerville Produced by : Hayden McNameeMusic by : Anthony Trim

Mary Somerville née Fairfax (1780-1872), was a self-taught mathematician and polymath from Jedburgh in Scotland. She is the person for whom the word scientist was invented. She studied mathematics and astronomy and was admitted as one of the first female members of the Royal Astronomical Society, together with Caroline Herschel. She was also a tutor and friend to Ada Lovelace.

In this powerful and moving narrative, Christopher Somerville skilfully links personal testimonies to present an epic which embraces comedy and tragedy, pride and degradation, close comradeship and stark racial prejudice, devotion to the benign Mother Country and a burning desire to see the back of her. Many of the veterans had never previously talked of their experiences, even to close loved ones.

Join Major Sinclair Yates, a recently discharged army officer, as he embarks on a new adventure in the enchanting yet challenging landscape of 1890s West Ireland. In this delightful first novel co-authored by Edith Somerville and her cousin Violet Martin, we witness Yates humorous escapades as he navigates the complexities of his role as a Resident Magistrate. With his spirited landlord and neighbor, Mr. ‘Flurry’ Knox—whose heart lies solely in hunting—Yates journey is filled with amusing encounters and cultural clashes. Notably, Miss Somerville made history as the first woman to ...

Your Chinese Horoscope for Each and Every Year is a helpful and informative guide on Chinese horoscopes. Built on the long-standing success of Your Chinese Horoscope, this new book gives insights into each of the Chinese signs as well as special success tips to help readers make the most of...

Edith Œnone Somerville and 'Martin Ross' (the pen name of Violet Florence Martin) were cousins, born into the Irish landed gentry in the mid-19th century. They began writing books together as a joke, but quickly developed into serious artists, producing several works now recognised as classics such as The Real Charlotte and Some Experiences of an Irish RM. This collection includes both those titles, alongside The Silver Fox, described as their ‘miniature masterpiece’, and a fascinating biographical drama telling the story of their writing partnership.

Before email, when long distance telephone calls were difficult and expensive, people wrote letters, often several each day. Today, those letters provide an intimate and revealing look at the lives and loves of the people who wrote them. When the author is a brilliant writer who lived an...

From a writer and producer of HBO's acclaimed apocalyptic drama series The Leftovers comes a compelling story of young love and old secrets. Ben Hanson's aimless life has bottomed out after a series of bad decisions, but an unexpected offer from his father draws him home to Wisconsin. There, he...

Travelling a thousand miles and across three billion years, Christopher Somerville (walking correspondent of The Times and author of Coast, The January Man and Ships of Heaven) sets out to interrogate the land beneath our feet, and how it has affected every aspect of human history from farming to house construction, the Industrial Revolution to the current climate crisis. In his thousand-mile journey, Somerville follows the story of Britain's unique geology, travelling from the three-billion-year-old rocks of the Isle of Lewis, to the furthest corner of Essex.

“Conversations with Owens Community College President Dr. Dione D. Somerville” is an award-winning podcast featuring a variety of leaders in education, public service, business and civic life. Host Dr. Dione D. Somerville is the president of Owens Community College, a premier two-year college serving students across Northwest Ohio. Dr. Somerville engages each guest with critical questions about their education, career and professional perspective on key issues impacting the community. Dr. Somerville is a senior leader in higher education whose accomplishments include student success, ...

Bill Somerville believes that foundations can do a better job—and Grassroots Philanthropy explains how. Endless paperwork, bureaucracy, and beleaguered foundation heads bog down many bold new ventures. The “cowboy approach”, advocated by Bill Somerville, encourages philanthropists to actively engage with the community, meet people who are doing extraordinary things, and fund those in need quickly—with a minimum of process and paperwork.

The Somerville Connects podcast brings Somerville to life by chronicling the unique personalities that shape the diverse city. Check out our podcast, launching in May 2019.

Unpacked with Anna & Emma is a podcast for diplomatic partners navigating a life in constant transition. Each episode dives into the real, unfiltered experiences behind global moves- from identity and purpose to the moments of doubt and quiet growth along the way.If you’ve ever felt like you’re more than the supporting role or tired of shrinking to fit someone else’s story, this space is for you. We explore what it takes to feel grounded when life keeps shifting and how to start showing up fully, wherever you are in the world.

No scripts, no BS. Just real talk. Tune in for biweekly fireside chats with SUCCESS® CEO Amy Somerville and top leaders sharing actionable advice to redefine what it means to be a leader of tomorrow—without the fluff. Uncover candid stories on how to take smart risks and overcome your biggest real-world challenges. Join the conversation.

Your Chinese Horoscope for Each and Every Year is a helpful and informative guide on Chinese horoscopes. Built on the long-standing success of Your Chinese Horoscope, this new book gives insights into each of the Chinese signs as well as special success tips to help readers make the most of...

THE TOTAL CHANGE PODCAST How to walk with Christ in today’s mad mad world of politics and religion. Teaching how things function between the spiritual and natural realm. Check out CHVI 88.7 SPIRIT FM in Campbell River BC Canada for more - http://www.spiritfm.ca

Welcome, friends! Subscribe for weekly recordings of Rev. Ben Lee's sermons from First UMC in beautiful Somerville, NJ. Find out more about what is going on by checking our website at fumcsomervillenj.org.Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://fumcsomervillenj.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=1e8f21262afb59a9e48b76a58&id=62bb23f524

Embark on a journey through our neighborhoods with our new podcast, City DNA! We're connecting with local residents, business owners, and community leaders to uncover the unique stories that make our community special. If you have burning questions about our area or want to delve deeper into certain topics, we want to hear from you!🔍 Exploring Pandemic Stories: 📈Take a trip down memory lane as we revisit older podcasts from the pandemic era. We interviewed businesses to understand how lockdowns and the pandemic affected them. Prepare to be surprised by the resilience and evolution of ...

This is a podcast about how the Packers are going to win the Superbowl this year. patricksomerville.substack.com