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McKinsey earns billions advising almost every major corporation as well as countless governments, including Britain's, the USA's and China's. It boasts of its ability to maximise efficiency while making the world a better place. Its millionaire partners and network of alumni go on to top jobs in the world's most powerful organisations. And yet, shielded by non-disclosure agreements, its work remains largely secret—until now. In this propulsive investigation, two prize-winning journalists reveal the reality. 

Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Build American Prosperity is a book of forward-thinking ideas that breaks with modern wisdom to present a new vision of urban development in the United States. Presenting the foundational ideas of the Strong Towns movement he cofounded, Charles Marohn explains why cities of all sizes continue to struggle to meet their basic needs, and reveals the new paradigm that can solve this longstanding problem.

By following the struggle for survival of one small-town hospital, and the patients who walk, or are carried, through its doors, The Hospital takes listeners into the world of the American medical industry in a way no audiobook has done before. Americans are dying sooner, and living in poorer health. Alexander argues that no plan will solve America’s health crisis until the deeper causes of that crisis are addressed.

Welcome aboard the last bus out of town, where the dim light of reading lamps barely pierces the shadows. Luna sits by the window, her duffel bag at her feet, watching the dark highway streak by. Each episode of this anthology series is a self-contained story told from the edge of the seat — tales of strangers who board the bus, drivers who know too much, and towns that disappear behind you. These are stories about journeys that take a wrong turn, about passengers who carry more than luggage, and about the thin line between the road home and the road to nowhere. The atmosphere is intimate ...

Town Talks with the Mayor is a monthly video podcast produced by the Town of Danville featuring Mayor Newell Arnerich in conversation about community priorities, Town initiatives, major projects, and timely local topics.

The ruins of Pompeii, buried by an explosion of Vesuvius in 79 CE, offer the best evidence we have of everyday life in the Roman empire. This remarkable book rises to the challenge of making sense of those remains, as well as exploding many myths: the very date of the eruption, probably a few months later than usually thought, or the hygiene of the baths that must have been hotbeds of germs, or the legendary number of brothels, most likely only one, or the massive death count, maybe less than 10 per cent of the population.

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The Talk of the Town is Petal's go-to podcast for the stories behind the storefronts. Each episode sits down with the local business owners, civic leaders, and community builders who make Petal the kind of place people are proud to call home. From grand openings to generational legacies, these are the conversations happening at the heart of our town.

Designed for visitors wishing to explore the archaeological landscape, this user-friendly guide sets out a plan of 20 Roman towns – explaining how visitors can find the site and what they may expect to see. Where appropriate, this book explores how the town developed from an Iron Age settlement or where it began life as a military fortress or fort.

Griffin Rowe ventures into America's abandoned settlements to uncover what crumbling banks, silent mines, and empty opera houses reveal about ambition, extraction, and collapse. Each episode examines how ghost towns serve as physical records of boom-and-bust cycles that still shape communities today. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Felix Mercer explores America's abandoned towns—mining camps, disaster zones, and foreclosed subdivisions—uncovering how optimism, extraction, and speculation built communities that vanished when resources depleted or dreams collapsed. Each episode reveals patterns we repeat across generations. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Hometown Titans is a series that dives into the synergy between our community and its most impactful leaders. By weaving together personal narratives, the series reveals how these “titans” built their legacies and how the spirit of our region fueled their ambition. We look at the symbiotic bond between place and person: celebrating the triumphs and the deep-rooted gratitude of those who influenced—and were influenced by—our community.

Step into the heart of Irish humor with this enchanting tale of a barstool philosopher. There is a Tavern in the Town is the final story from James Stephens captivating collection, Here Are Ladies. Join us for a delightful exploration of wit and wisdom, introduced by iremonger.

Meet Bob Bowen, a free-spirited young man with a zest for adventure and a penchant for taking risks. His life takes an unexpected turn after a chance encounter on a train with a high-stakes mining stock investor. For the first time, Bob finds himself prioritizing someone elses interests over his own, leading him on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. - Summary by Howard Skyman

You've stumbled upon the Box Office Dispatch! Each episode, you'll hear Box Office Manager, Zach Shivers, assisted by Keziah Wilde, interview directors, actors, and musicians involved in productions coming through Middlebury's Historic performing arts center Town Hall Theater.Tune in to join us behind-the-scenes at THT and to get the inside scoop on the artists whose work we feature on our stage.Cover art features the painting "The Old Town Hall" by Woody Jackson

Dive into a collection of delightful and moving tales from the heart of a small Kansas town, where the local newspaper office serves as a vibrant social hub. With stories that range from humorous to deeply touching, youll experience the essence of a community where everyone knows each other. This charming exploration of life in that part of the country called the West captures the spirit of camaraderie and the rich tapestry of small-town life, as fondly described by those who call it home. Published in 1904. - Summary by TriciaG & the text

The powerful story of a falsely imprisoned man and a sweeping indictment of a city and the criminal justice system by a Pulitzer–prize winning journalist. When the bodies of two Black men were found sitting with a crackpipe in a parked car in a rundown section of town in 1994, it seemed just...

What if the key to understanding your life were hidden inside a town within you?Inside Think Town is a podcast where author Andrea Roccella guides listeners through the geography of the mind, one original aphorism at a time. Each short episode explores a single thought, the kind you may have felt before but never fully put into words, and opens the door to its deeper meaning.Based on the book Think Town (500+ original aphorisms), this podcast is a space for reflection, self-inquiry, and the kind of thinking that lingers after the episodes end.New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. 📖 Get ...

Talk of The Town (TOTT) is the weekly conversation you’d have with your mates — where sport is the beating heart of the show. AFL leads the charge and yes, we carry a clear Brisbane Lions bias (we won’t pretend otherwise). But if it’s happening anywhere across the sporting world, we’re talking about it.Hosted by three brothers bringing energy, sharp takes and honest banter, TOTT keeps it structured, real and entertaining. Throughout the year we also drop special series covering the biggest sporting events — including our World Cup series Red, White and Roo.If it’s worth debating,...

We are marching towards a future in which three-quarters of humans live in cities, and a large portion of the planet's landmass is urbanised. With much of the rest covered by human-shaped farms, pasture, and plantations, where can nature still go? To the cities - is Menno Schilthuizen's answer in this remarkable audiobook. And with more and more wildlife carving out new niches among humans, evolution takes a surprising turn. Urban animals evolve to become more cheeky and resourceful, city pigeons develop detox-plumage, and weeds growing from cracks in the pavement get a new type of seeds.