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The Story of My Experiments with Truth is the compelling autobiography of Mohandas Karam Chand Gandhi, who inspired millions with the sheer strength of his personal actions and steadfast upholding of the twin principles of truth and non-violence in the face of the most adverse circumstances. Starting from his birth, this autobiography traces the extraordinary journey of an ordinary man who went on to become a Mahatma. Divided into five sections, the listener is moved by the stark honesty with which Gandhi has written his autobiography

Gandhi's nonviolent struggles against racism, violence and colonialism in South Africa and India had brought him to such a level of notoriety and adulation that when asked to write an autobiography midway through his career, he took it as an opportunity to explain himself. He feared the enthusiasm for his ideas tended to exceed a deeper understanding of his quest for truth rooted in devotion to God.

Mohandas Gandhi inspired the spiritual and political souls of millions of people. His concept of nonviolent resistance propelled numerous struggles in the world. His own personal and political struggles recorded in his autobiography, The Story of my Experiments with Truth, continues to this day to be a source of inspiration to thousands of people.

A holy man to Hindus, a hero to Muslims, and a criminal to the British, Mohandas K. Gandhi was an inspiring figure of the 20th century, a man whose quest to live in accord with God’s highest truth led him to initiate massive campaigns against racism, violence, and colonialism.

“BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF THE 20TH CENTURY.” —Time “It is impossible to name a book that had a greater effect on the political and moral consciousness of the late twentieth century.” —David Remnick, The New Yorker The Nobel Prize winner’s towering masterpiece of world literature...

The English Experiment with Chantelle invites curious learners to explore English in a natural, reflective way.Through stories, ideas, and real-life experiences, each episode becomes a small experiment in language and communication.This isn’t a traditional lesson. It’s a shared journey of curiosity and self-improvement, where learning English also means discovering new ways to think and connect.

With characteristic devil-may care attitude and determination, Zach writes candidly about his experiences in Australia, recounting the good, the bad and the downright hilarious. He has plenty to say about the relationships between the indigenous codes of GAA and the AFL, and what needs to change secure the future of Irish and Australian footballers alike.

In this gripping account of one of the most important steps in the history of American desegregation, Jules Tygiel tells the story of Jackie Robinson's crossing of baseball's color line. Examining the social and historical context of Robinson's introduction into white organized baseball, both on and off the field, Tygiel also tells the often neglected stories of other African-American players - such as Satchel Paige, Roy Campanella, Willie Mays, and Hank Aaron - who helped transform our national pastime into an integrated game.

It started with a question from the British colonial government: Could the Malays develop an effective modern fighting force? So in 1933, a small batch of 25 Malay recruits were assigned to train with British officers in Port Dickson, Malaya: The 1st Experimental Company.

Was würde geschehen, wenn wir uns dem Fluss des Lebens hingeben und das, was sich entfaltet, mit Dankbarkeit und einem offenen Herzen annehmen würden, anstatt dagegen anzukämpfen? Würden wir dann erkennen, dass das Leben nur eine Aneinanderreihung zufälliger Ereignisse ist, an denen wir teilhaben? Oder würde uns dieser Fluss zu etwas Größerem bringen? Diese Fragen stellte sich Michael Singer schon als junger Mann. Er begann zu meditieren und beschloss, sich in die Natur zurückzuziehen, um sich auf seine Praktiken zu konzentrieren – doch das Leben hatte größere Pläne für ihn.

Father David Bauer changed lives - at the rink, in the classroom, and at the pulpit. Bauer's dream created the first truly national Canadian hockey team. In 1963 that unique group represented Canada abroad and were committed to both country and to Father Bauer. Whether shepherding the hockey program at St. Michael's College in Toronto or the men's national team out of the University of British Columbia, Bauer was both spiritual leader and trailblazer.

The world needs you at full power. Let’s make that happen together.Welcome to The Adam Experiment, where human potential meets unlimited possibilities. Join your host, Adam Hofmann—an innovative entrepreneur and enthusiastic explorer of personal growth—as he takes you on a transformative journey to unlock the most powerful version of yourself.The Adam Experiment explores what it takes to unleash your Full Power and unlock the collective potential of humanity so that we can live lives of unlimited possibility. Every episode is a deep dive into the convergence of mental, physical, ...

The Anxiety Experiment is a podcast for the anxious by the anxious. Join me, your host and guinea pig as I try every trick, tip, and hack in the book for lowering anxiety, reporting back on what works and what doesn't. From meditation to medication (and everything in between), I'll try it all. By chronicling my journey, I hope to help my fellow anxiety sufferers feel less alone and find tools that work - with a few laughs along the way.

From the acclaimed New York Times science writer George Johnson, an irresistible book on the ten most fascinating experiments in the history of science—moments when a curious soul posed a particularly eloquent question to nature and received a crisp, unambiguous reply. Johnson takes us to...

Tune in to The Tari Experiment podcast for some unscripted, irreverent conversations as these open-minded creatives (and their incredible guests) chat through unique ways of working, thinking, creating and living - on the road to making the world a better place.

How the F!!k am I supposed to do this? Just don't pull out (That's what she said) This is a place where fathers trying to build relationships and fighting temptations that ruin them can get "That Real, No Bullsh$$" advice" through honesty & vulnerability without feeling weak.

Zwei Senioren verschiedenen Alters, ein Soziologe und ein Psychotherapeut sprechen über die Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten von Liebesbeziehungen im fortgeschrittenen Alter: Eine 93-jährige Rentnerin bekommt auch nach 7 Jahren von ihrem Partner noch wöchentlich rote Rosen. Sie berichtet, wie sie zu ihrem neuen Partner gefunden hat. Ihre 65-jährige Tochter hat sich, anders als ihre Mutter, nie einem Mann untergeordnet. Sie berichtet über den Trennungsgrund von ihrem ersten Ehemann.

A provocative examination of reproductive technologies that questions our understanding of fertility, motherhood, and the female body Since the world’s first test-tube baby was born in 1978, in vitro fertilization has made the unimaginable possible for millions of people, but its revolutionary...

Sarah Gregg and Eva Payne share their mastermind flow calls in this experiment to see if a podcast can gain traction without any promotion.

Kari Byron—former host of the wildly popular, iconic cult classic MythBusters—shows how to crash test your way through life, no lab coat required. Kari Byron’s story hasn’t been a straight line. She started out as a broke artist living in San Francisco, writing poems on a crowded bus on...