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Ben Mattlin lives a normal, independent life. Why is that interesting? Because Mattlin was born with spinal muscular atrophy, a congenital weakness from which he was expected to die in childhood. Not only did Mattlin live through childhood, he became one of the first students in a wheelchair to attend Harvard, from which he graduated and became a professional writer. His advantage?

"How China Fell off the Miracle Path" is from the June 04, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Ruchir Sharma and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

In Kaput, Wolfgang Münchau argues that the weaknesses of Germany's economy have, in fact, been brewing for decades. The neo-mercantilist policies of the German state, driven by close connections between the country's industrial and political elite, have left Germany technologically behind over-reliant on authoritarian Russia and China—and with little sign of being able to adapt to the digital realities of the 21st century. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the future of Europe's biggest economy.

The vivid, behind-the-scenes story of perhaps the most consequential political moment in American history—Abraham Lincoln’s history-changing nomination to lead the Republican Party in the 1860 presidential election.

The New York Times bestselling author of God’s Hand on America reveals that what the Founders always believed has been proven true: that America’s rise to prosperity and power, from the writing of the Constitution to the Civil War, unfolded according to a master plan. THE INSPIRATION FOR THE...

In this powerful new history, New York Times bestselling author Max Wallace draws on groundbreaking research to reframe Helen Keller’s journey after the miracle at the water pump, vividly bringing to light her rarely discussed, lifelong fight for social justice across gender, class, race, and...

Hundreds of thousands of Kurds were murdered under the tyrannical regime of Saddam Hussein. Some four thousand Kurdish villages were destroyed. Betrayed again and again by the nations of the world, the Kurds were as decimated as any people in history. Then came the Kurdish Miracle, that combination of ancient wisdom and modern economic genius that is now making the Kurdish homeland one of the most prosperous places on earth.

Another history pageturner from the authors of the #1 bestsellers George Washington's Secret Six and Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates. The War of 1812 saw America threatened on every side. Encouraged by the British, Indian tribes attacked settlers in the West, while the Royal Navy...

Between Worlds: Medical Miracles" explores extraordinary stories of human survival in wilderness settings where individuals faced life-threatening medical emergencies far from professional care. Each episode investigates remarkable cases where people overcame seemingly insurmountable medical crises through a combination of improvisation, knowledge, and sheer determination. Through meticulously researched accounts and expert analysis, the series examines how these survivors navigated the precarious space between wilderness peril and modern medicine, revealing both the extraordinary resilience ...

"'Miracle-Gro' for the Brain" is from the June 20, 2016 Science section of The New York Times. It was written by Gretchen Reynolds and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"A Chicago Shooting Survivor, but in Need of a Miracle" is from the September 17, 2016, United Statessection of The New York Times. It was written by Mitch Smith and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

KCAA: Medical Intuitive Miracle Show With Kimberly Meredith

"Bzzz Kill in Rio: 'Miracle' Mosquito Repellent Is Hard to Come By" is from the August 03, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Randal C. Archibold and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.