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Much of the advice we’ve been told about achievement is logical, earnest…and downright wrong. In Barking Up the Wrong Tree, Eric Barker reveals the extraordinary science behind what actually determines success and most importantly, how anyone can achieve it. You’ll learn: Why...

From the end of World War II until the fall of the Soviet Union nearly fifty years later, the happenings of those nations behind the Iron Curtain were hidden in the shroud of communism. Many of the goings-on came to light in subsequent years, with most being stories of abuses under communist dictators. But some of the revelations unveiled in the 1990s were secrets about the Nazis. For example, shortly after the fall of the Berlin Wall, someone discovered a swastika made of trees.

A large oak tree sits near the corner of South Finley Street and Dearing Street in Athens, Georgia. The tree juts out into Finley, causing a bottleneck.

Money does not grow on trees. Neither do pineapples, for that matter. Spaghetti? Nope, that doesn't grow on trees either. …Or does it?

Red Tree Crime is a true crime podcast that goes beyond headlines to explore the psychology of crime, police interrogations, and real investigative footage. Each episode breaks down real criminal cases, focusing on behavioral analysis, interrogation tactics, and the critical moments that lead suspects to reveal the truth.This podcast is for listeners who want to understand not just what happened, but how and why crimes unfold, through a calm, detailed, and analytical true crime narrative.

Leading Binnizá and Maya Ch'orti' scientist Jessica Hernandez, PhD, weaves together Indigenous knowledge, environmental science, and personal family stories in her highly anticipated follow-up to the LA Times best-seller Fresh Banana Leaves. Not every environmental problem is a result of...

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Discover the wisdom, power, and spiritual depth at the heart of Megan Wagner’s teachings. Through intimate interviews and guided meditations, this podcast explores the Tree of Life, and other ascension practices for modern seekers so you can reclaim your Spiritual Wisdom. To go deeper with Megan Wagner's Ascension Courses and Sacred Travel, visit her website,MeganWagner.com Journey into a feminine initiation path that awakens your innate powers of Body, Heart, Mind, Will, and Spirit—supporting you to manifest your visions and embody your full presence in the world. Learn the universal map ...

Dive into the enchanting world of Ugandan folklore with Rosetta Baskervilles captivating collection, first published in 1925. As the wife of missionary George Baskerville, Rosetta gathered tales that weave together the rich tapestry of Baganda culture. Discover origin stories, such as how the flame tree came to be and the legend of Nsangis tears. Delight in fairy tales like The Buffalo Maiden and The River Fairy, where the clever hare takes center stage as the beloved trickster, especially in tales like The Elephant That Wanted to Dance and The Hare Who Earned a Cow and a Chieftainship. This ...

A grandma sits under a shady mango tree and tells her grand children stories from her past. Some stories have a lesson to be learnt. Granny doesn't just tell stories of her past, she tells them some Caribbean Folktales as well. - Caribbean - Trinidad & Tobago - Granny stories - Folklore - Comedy - Culture - Community - Kid Stories

As the story continues either full of metaphors or real life events, The great heart to the steel drum as my beat. You never know where the next adventure will begin….

Flame Tree Story is a storytelling podcast exploring how our actions shape who we are—and how who we are shapes what we do. Each episode spotlights true stories from community and workplace storytelling events, inviting storytellers and listeners alike to discover how purpose and identity weave together.Hosted by Whitney Fry and Mike Myers, the podcast amplifies voices and experiences that spark empathy, strengthen connection, and inspire collaborative action. Join us as we connect through the power of story.Flame Tree Story is produced by Story First Design. For more information—or to ...

The first definitive account of Boko Haram’s abduction of the Chibok schoolgirls, their years in captivity, and why this story still matters - by celebrated international journalist Isha Sesay. The kidnapping of 276 schoolgirls by Boko Haram in 2014 made global headlines. From poor Nigerian...

One cold November night, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, fifteen-year-old Richard Jahnke Jr., ROTC leader and former Boy Scout, waited for his parents to return from celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the night they met. When his father got out of the car, the boy blasted him through the heart with a twelve-gauge pump-action shotgun. Richard's seventeen-year-old sister, Deborah, was sitting on the living room couch with a high-powered rifle - just in case her brother missed.

In the powerful conclusion to Joseph A. Altsheler's Civil War series, The Tree of Appomattox follows the final chapters of the war through vivid storytelling and historically grounded scenes. A deeply personal and sweeping saga of loyalty, conflict, and national healing.

Actor Tony Goldwyn and his daughter, screenwriter Anna Musky-Goldwyn, chat with other parent–child duos working in the same industry to explore what it’s really like being in the family business—the good, the bad, and everything in between.

We live in a world running out of space, resources, and time. There are solutions. We can build a better world - a world that is fair, healthy, and prosperous. But this requires transformative change. Why Tree Planters Podcast you ask? Well, there's a great proverb that goes as follows:“A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.”We feel there's a scarcity of tree planters in positions of power these days. Each month we look at problems and solutions relating to how we live in modern society, including those of sprawl and associated ...

In this debut episode of "The Fantastic Glow of a Palm Tree", Chuck explores the powerful metaphor of a dead car battery — and how it mirrors the way we rely on people, vices, and distractions to keep our lives running. From jump-starting cars to chasing dopamine hits, he breaks down why we look for “charges” outside of ourselves and how that cycle keeps us stuck, drained, and always on a endless search for more.

The future is big right now - for perhaps the first time, our society is more focused on what is going to happen in the future than what is happening right now. In Trees on Mars: Our Obsession with the Future, cultural critic and indie entrepreneur Hal Niedzviecki asks how and when we started believing we could and should "create the future." What is it like to live in a society utterly focused on what is going to happen next?

The cross and the lynching tree are the two most emotionally charged symbols in the history of the African American community. In this powerful work, theologian James H. Cone explores these symbols and their interconnection in the history and souls of black folk.