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From new words such as "bling" and "email" to the role of text messaging and other electronic communications, English is changing all around us. Discover the secrets behind the words in our everyday lexicon with this delightful, informative survey of English, from its Germanic origins to the rise of globalization and cyber-communications. Professor Curzan approaches words like an archaeologist, digging below the surface to uncover the story of words, from the humble "she" to such SAT words as "conflagration" and "pedimanous."

Welcome to "Our Immi-Great Life," a podcast where hosts Ning and Kelly explore the great and sometimes not-so-great immigrant life experiences. From navigating cultural differences in dating and the workplace to overcoming the challenges of the immigration system, Ning and Kelly delve into the joys and struggles of building a new life in a foreign land. They also invite guests from diverse backgrounds to share their unique experiences and perspectives, showcasing stories of resilience, perseverance, and success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Investigations in going for it. Great life Work features cross-field conversations about life, work, and greatness, hosted by James Nicholson.

Do any of you remember that iconic line in Ferris Bueller's Day Off when he says, "Life moves pretty fast"? That has always stuck with me. As I kid, I didn't get how true those words were. Even in my teens and early twenties, they still didn't hold the weight that they do now; but he was right. It does move pretty fast and we only get one so let's talk about how what makes it great and how to craft a lifestyle that feeds your heart, your passions, and who you were born to be.

Drawing from an incredibly rich trove of global data, this groundbreaking book reveals that human progress has been slowing down since the early 1970s. Danny Dorling uses compelling visualizations to illustrate how fertility rates, growth in GDP per person, increases in life expectancy, and even the frequency of new social movements have all steadily declined over the last few generations.

A prize-winning journalist upends our centuries-long assumptions about migration through science, history, and reporting - predicting its lifesaving power in the face of climate change.

After thousands of years of pondering it, we still find death one of life's most perplexing mysteries. Many cultures view death as a window into the true meaning of life. These 24 lectures looking at this often feared subject are an uplifting, meaningful, and multidisciplinary exploration of life's only certainty.

Enjoying life to the fullest by seeking out life's greatest adventures everywhere. Remember, great adventures always begin at the edge of life.

Great European Lives with Charlie Connelly is brought to you by the award-winning newspaper, The New European. It delves into the lives of some of the greatest, and sometimes forgotten, Europeans ever lived. Read more from Charlie each week by subscribing to The New European at theneweuropean.co.uk/subscribe

Two friends make a comedy podcast with social commentary about what makes life great or not so great.

Beginning in the mid-1990s, American cities experienced an astonishing drop in violent crime. By 2014, the United States was safer than it had been in 60 years. Sociologist Patrick Sharkey gathered data from across the country to understand why this happened. Sharkey puts forth an entirely new approach to confronting violence and urban poverty. At a time when inequality, complacency, and conflict all threaten a new rise in violent crime, and the old methods of policing are unacceptable, the ideas in this book are indispensable.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BATTERSEA DOGS AND CATS HOME Can Battersea's loneliest cat find a home in time for Christmas? It's Christmas at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and Laura is desperate to find a home for Felicia, a spiky, bad-tempered moggy with a heart of gold. Her boyfriend, Rob, can't...

Some ladies who served at the Tudor court are only faceless silhouettes lost to the sands of time, but there are those who dedicated their lives to please their royal mistresses and left documentation, allowing us to piece their life stories together and link them to the stories of Tudor queens. These female attendants saw their queens and princesses up close and often used their intimate bonds to their own benefit. Some were beloved, others hated. This is the story of the ladies of the Tudor court like you've never heard it before.

Al Silverman, a noted figure in American publishing, has written a wonderful chronicle of book publishing for all who cherish books. The Time of Their Lives is not only a love song to the industry's golden age, an era that began after World War II and lasted for three-plus decades, but it is also a reflection of the tastes and cultural appetites of the American public.

This audiobook presents a fundamental reinterpretation of changes to crime control in the age of the new police. It breaks new ground by providing a highly detailed, empirical analysis of everyday crime control in Victorian provincial cities - revealing the tremendous activity that ordinary people displayed in responding to crime - alongside a rich survey of police organization and policing in practice.

As our lives become ever more stressful, Prem Rawat explores the essentials of leading a happy existence, with his unique insight, wit and wisdom. These episodes feature Prem in conversation with a range of hosts, telling his stories and messages of peace throughout his unscripted and unrehearsed events from all over the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ray’s Rants back to the 1960s 1970s 1950s in the UK Great Britain. Entertaining and fun. British music scene, Jimi Hendrix The Rolling Stones. The English pubs and clubs, Watney’s Red Barrel beer, Babycham, Cherry B the night life. The cars, the workplace, television and pirate radio. England. Schools back in the early days. 60s fashion and clothes, flairs and miniskirts. London, Caroline, Luxembourg. Mini cars skirts. Holiday in caravan, Butlin’s

What is the 'Real Life Work' podcast? The "Real Life Work with Kevin McManus" podcast is a forum for sharing best practices that lead to better workplaces, communities, and souls. Each week, this podcast connects you with 'real work' leaders who continue to sustain success in the world of work system performance design, diagnosis, and improvement. How does the live podcast work? The live podcast takes place most Friday mornings at 6am Pacific time. All episodes are captured for on-demand listening. They can be found at the common podcast distribution sites. If you want to be part of the live ...