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George S. K. Rider's The Rogue's Road to Retirement takes a unique approach to growing old don't do it! After retiring, Rider embarks on a bumpy journey to find himself and a new lease on life. For the first time, he gets in touch with his creative side an unusual direction indeed, since he spent 70 years of his life as a college athlete turned Navy officer turned Wall Street trader and weekend jock.

Follow the journey of Horace Holly and his ward, Leo Vincey, to a lost kingdom in the African interior. There they encounter a primitive race of natives and a mysterious white queen named Ayesha who reigns as the all-powerful "She", or "She-who-must-be-obeyed". In this work, Rider Haggard developed the conventions of the Lost World subgenre, which many later authors emulated.

Roughly half the world's population speaks languages derived from a shared linguistic source known as Proto-Indo-European. But who were the early speakers of this ancient mother tongue, and how did they manage to spread it around the globe? The Horse, the Wheel, and Language solves a puzzle that has vexed scholars for two centuries and recovers a magnificent and influential civilization from the past.

Motorcycle Stories and Information - The Original Since 2014 Adventure Rider Radio is the world’s longest-running adventure motorcycle and travel podcast, featuring inspiring stories, expert advice, and gear tips for adventure riders everywhere. Hear from seasoned travellers as they share their journeys, insights, and lessons learned on the road. This show is a must-listen for anything and everything motorcycle. Tune in every week on Thursdays as host Jim Martin talks with motorcyclists and experts from around the world.

At just twenty-six, A P Corcoran had already led a life full of adventure, sailing around the globe twice, immersing himself in diverse cultures, hunting in Africa, and working on a ranch in Bolivia. As tensions mounted in Europe and war loomed between Austria, Serbia, Germany, and France, he made a daring escape back to England, arriving just in time to heed the call for volunteers to join the British Army. When a special appeal was made for university men to form the first corps of motorcycle despatch riders, he eagerly signed up with the Royal Engineers Signal Section. Throughout the war, ...

Imperier reser sig, går ner, och faller. Historien har bevittnat denna cykel med romarna, ottomanerna, och britterna. De har alla störtats, och om vi inte är försiktiga kommer USA att bli näst.

Welcome to the most uncomfortable boardroom meeting between history and hysteria. What happens when a Kerala-born contrarian investment analyst who spent 30 years inside America's financial Death Star decides to perform satirical surgery on global capitalism? This podcast—where John Oliver's wit meets Fareed Zakaria's brain, where PowerPoint priests bless corporate cannibalism, and where the gods drop increasingly sophisticated Coke bottles on democracy's lawn. 🎭 MEET YOUR ALLEGORICAL TOUR GUIDES: Milton the Trickster Economist - Explaining why eating your future is "maximizing ...

We are living in a time of unprecedented distrust in America... Faith in the government is at an all-time low, and political groups on both sides of the aisle are able to tout preposterous conspiracy theories as gospel, without much opposition. “Fake news” is the order of the day. This book...

Bienvenue sur Rider Radio, le Podcast des Aventures Moto ! Toutes les deux semaines, des passionnés vous donnent leurs définitions de l’aventure en racontant leurs histoires. Qu’elles soient personnelles ou professionnelles, solitaires ou partagées, qu’elles se déroulent de l’autre côté du globe, ou juste au coin de la rue, elles n’existent qu’à travers une même passion : la moto. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

The saga of the Freedom Riders is an improbable, almost unbelievable story. In the course of six months in 1961, 450 Freedom Riders expanded the realm of the possible in American politics, redefining the limits of dissent and setting the stage for the civil rights movement. In this new version of his encyclopedic Freedom Riders, Raymond Arsenault offers a significantly condensed and tautly written account.

The Rough Riders is the story of the First US Volunteer Cavalry, the regiment Theodore Roosevelt led to enduring fame in Cuba during the Spanish-American War. Roosevelt recounts how the regiment was raised from an unusual mixture of hardened Southwestern frontiersmen and privileged Northeastern college graduates and how it trained in Texas before sailing southward through the tropic seas toward the unknown.

Immerse yourself in Nada the Lily, a captivating tale of love and vengeance set against the backdrop of the Zulu Kingdom in present-day KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This fictional narrative, intricately intertwined with real historical events, stands out in the literature of the British Empire for its all-black African cast. The story is narrated by Mopo, a witch-doctor to the legendary Zulu king Chaka, and features an eerie spectral wolf pack and a cave that becomes a haunting tomb. Drawing inspiration from the adventures of Alan Quatermain, this novel showcases H. Rider Haggards unique ...

Cloud Surfing, a podcast that follows the thoughts and ideas of comedian Jake Rider, is an entertainment show that has little restrictions. Anything and everything goes! Topics include: -Interviews with Prominent People -Comedy-Music-Sports-Current Events-Movies-TV/Streaming shows-Anything you can think of!Any submissions are welcome, and a live-monitor of our Twitter and Instagram will occur for real-time conversation. These accounts can be found at @JakeRiderComedy or @JakeRider for all platforms; Jake loves his fans and loves talking to them! E-Mail submissions to CloudSurfingNetwork@...

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American Homicide with Jake Rider is a show discussing some of America's most notorious crimes and how they were solved; if they ever were. Join Jake today to hear the crimes that Americans made famous.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/american-homicide-with-jake-rider--4725584/support.

Comedy Podcast of Jake Rider going through life through his own lens on reality. Download today to join the fun!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-jake-rider-show--4251536/support.

Join Theodore Roosevelt as he recounts his thrilling experiences with The Rough Riders, the legendary 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry formed in 1898 for the Spanish-American War. As Lt. Colonel and second-in-command, Roosevelt vividly portrays the brave men and their spirited horses, the challenges they faced, and the fierce battles they fought in Cuba. He paints a picture of soldiers forged from the rugged wilderness, accustomed to the wild and the unpredictable. With a passion for adventure and an eagerness for action, these “grim hunters of the mountains” were ready to face ...

On February 22, 1855, the Elizabeth Jennings v. Third Avenue Rail Road case was settled: The jury stunned the courtroom with a $250 verdict in Lizzie’s favor. Future president Chester A. Arthur was Jennings’ attorney, and their lives would be forever intertwined. This is the story of what happened that day. It’s also the story of Jennings and Arthur’s families, the struggle for equality, and race relations. It’s the history of America at its most despicable and exhilarating. Yet few historians know of Elizabeth Jennings or her impact on desegregating public transit.

There have been many books on Theodore Roosevelt, but there are none that solely focus on the last years of his life. Racked by rheumatism, a ticking embolism, pathogens in his blood, a bad leg, and a bullet in his chest from an assassination attempt, in the last two years of his life, he went from the great disappointment of being denied his own regiment in World War I, leading a suicide mission of Rough Riders against the Germans, to the devastating news that his son Quentin had been shot down and killed over France.

Welcome to The Rider’s Circle, a podcast dedicated to all things in the daily life of an Equestrian! I’m your host, Alycia Targa, a passionate Dressage Rider, mother, business owner and coffee aficionado! Join me as we delve into the world Dressage and all things Equestrian. From expert interviews and training tips to captivating and insider stories, we’ll cover it all! So whether you’re a seasoned competitor, a devoted Rider or simply curious about the beauty of life with horses, saddle up and join us in The Rider’s Circle! Let’s embark on this exciting journey together!