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Is there a sports team more synonymous with winning than the New York Yankees? The team of Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, Berra, Ford, Mantle, Jackson, Mattingly? Of Torre, Jeter, and Rivera? Of forty American League pennants, twenty-seven World Championships, and nearly forty Hall of Famers? Like so many great American institutions, the Yankees began humbly, on the muddy, uneven grass of Hilltop Park. Eighteen years later the little second-class franchise won its first pennant. Today, the Yankees are worth more than a billion dollars.

The searing accounts of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, Evgeniia Ginsberg, and Varlam Shalamov opened the world's eyes to the terrors of the Soviet Gulag. But not until now has there been a memoir of life inside the camps written from the perspective of an actual employee of the Secret police. In this riveting memoir, superbly translated by Deborah Kaple, Fyodor Mochulsky describes being sent to work as a boss at the forced labor camp of Pechorlag in the frozen tundra north of the Arctic Circle.

An informative, fun and rather charming essay on the nature and history of one of life’s most desirable assets, Charm, by renowned culture and design critic, Stephen Bayley. Aiming to wound, a schoolmaster wrote on future design-guru Stephen Bayley’s last ever school report “Charm alone...

"Bosses Bundesliga Blog" ist dein Podcast zur Fussball-Bundesliga mit ZDF- und Sky-Reporter Ralf Bosse. Ralf spricht mit Trainern, Spielern, Managern, Fans und Legenden des Fussballs. Neue Folge: Jeden Donnerstag. Ralf Bosse ist über 30 Jahren Fussball-Reporter und Sport-Moderator. Er freut sich auf sportlichen Austausch über "Bosses Bundesliga Blog". Schreib ihm gerne oder schick ihm eine Sprachnachricht: https://www.facebook.com/BossesBundesligaBlog/ https://twitter.com/RalfBosse https://www.instagram.com/ralfbosse.de www.ralfbosse.de info@ralfbosse.de

Boss Like Belle blends history and personal growth through stories of Belle da Costa Greene and Anne-Marie Eze. Belle, a Black woman passing as white, became a trailblazer at J. P. Morgan's library and inspired The Personal Librarian. Her legacy empowers Anne-Marie, a Harvard librarian, to lead boldly a century later. Join Anne-Marie, leadership expert Rachael Lowell Ellison, and guests to explore audacity and empowerment. Uncover how linking past and present can inspire bold steps in your journey. Produced by La Central Podcasts, supported by Harvard Library and the Morgan Library & Museum.

Real chat with fearless leaders of industry who happen to be badass women - straight from Leftway Studios in Austin, Texas. https://bossladiesontherecord.com

From the bestselling authors of Black Mass comes the definitive biography of Whitey Bulger, the most brutal and sadistic crime boss since Al Capone. Drawing on a trove of sealed files and previously classified material, Whitey digs deep into the mind of James J. “Whitey” Bulger, the crime...

If someone asked you to name a queer icon, who would you say? Cher? Britney? Whitney? Mariah? What about…Bruce Springsteen? In Because the Boss Belongs to Us, Jesse Lawson and Holly Casio try to get Bruce Springsteen recognised as the queer icon they know that he is. Over 7 episodes, they’ll be addressing important questions, like: Who wore it best? Bruce Springsteen or K D Lang?What is the best Bruce song for your sex playlist? Is Bruce Springsteen… the Ultimate Emo? And what the hell are they—trans / activist / abolitionist / DIY punk / drag king / working class / weirdos—doing,...

In The Murders That Made Us, the story of the San Francisco Bay Area unfolds through its most violent and depraved acts. From the city's earliest days, where vigilantes hung perps from buildings and newspaper publishers shot it out on Market Street, to the kidnapping of Patty Hearst and the Zodiac Killer, crime has made the people of San Francisco who they are. Murder and mayhem are intertwined with the city's art, music, and politics.

A riveting work of historical detection revealing that the origin of one of the world’s most iconic superheroes hides within it a fascinating family story—and a crucial history of twentieth-century feminism Wonder Woman, created in 1941, is the most popular female superhero of all time...

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A thought-provoking exploration of Bruce Springsteen’s iconic album, Born in the U.S.A.—a record that both chronicled and foreshadowed the changing tides of modern America On June 4, 1984, Columbia Records issued what would become one of the best-selling and most impactful rock albums of all...

For more than 20 years, Joseph "Big Joey" Massino ran what was called the largest criminal network in the US, employing over 250 made men and untold numbers of associates. The Bonanno family was responsible for over 30 murders, even killing a dozen of its own members. He would be brought down by Salvatore "Good Looking Sal" Vitale, the underboss who was not only Massino's closest and most trusted friend but also his brother-in-law. King of the Godfathers is the story of the brutal mob war that made Massino head of the Bonanno family and the most powerful gangster in America.

The “deeply researched, surprise-on-every-page, and altogether marvelous” (Weekly Standard) tale of the five owners who shepherded the NFL through its tumultuous early decades and built the most popular sport in America The National Football League is a towering, distinctly American colossus...

New York Times bestselling author Sally Jenkins and distinguished Harvard professor John Stauffer mine a nearly forgotten piece of Civil War history and strike gold in this surprising account of the only Southern county to secede from the Confederacy. The State of Jones is a true story about the...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Antitrust enforcement is one of the most pressing issues facing America today—and Amy Klobuchar, the widely respected senior senator from Minnesota, is leading the charge. This fascinating history of the antitrust movement shows us what led to the present moment and...

New York Times bestselling author Sally Jenkins and distinguished Harvard professor John Stauffer mine a nearly forgotten piece of Civil War history and strike gold in this surprising account of the only Southern county to secede from the Confederacy. The State of Jones is a true story about the...

A podcast series exploring life as a U.S. Expat in Mexico. Topics include preparing to move to a new country, navigating your new home and finding your passion as a retiree.

LA WEEKLY calls it a "holy wellspring" -- Award-winning poet Todd Boss helps strangers discover the poetry in their most intimate stories in this narrative documentary podcast unlike any other. Each episode of TAPIT opens on a new guest stranger, condenses three hours of their conversations with Todd, and concludes with his reveal of an original poem written expressly for them. You'll laugh, you'll cry ... You'll want a poem of your very own! Think there's a poem in your story? Call TAPIT's Haiku, Hawaii, listener line: (808) 300-0449.

Primetime Crime features former homicide prosecutor Jarrett Ferentino & investigative reporter Lauren Conlin breaking down relevant cases, trials, and true crime news of the week. New episodes drop every Friday.Disclaimer:Nothing discussed in this video constitutes legal advice. The views and experiences shared are personal opinions and should not be taken as conclusive or factual statements.Connect with Lauren and Jarrett:Lauren Conlin on X: @conlin_laurenJarrett Ferentino on X: @ferentinoesqDon't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more updates on "Primetime Crime." ...