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In the following chapters, my object had been to tell the story of the Life and Times of Constantine the Great. Whether he deserves the epithet my readers will judge for themselves; certainly his place in the select list of the immortals is not among the highest. I have tried to write with impartiality - a virtue which one admires the more after a close reading of original authorities who, practically without exception, were bitter and malevolent partisans. - Summary Adapted from the Preface

Jennie Smith was a 19th-Century Job. At 15 years old, her father's business and finances failed, and he later died of illness, leaving her family poor and struggling. Added to this, she developed Typhoid Fever, which damaged her spine. Shortly thereafter she became paralyzed and bedridden, with almost constant pain. In a time of no government support for the disabled or poor, she helped support her family by selling books on commission and handicrafts that she made between bouts of severe pain and weakness. Friends, associates, and even strangers would also give to the family, often being the ...

How did four young men from a faded old seaport in Northern England lead such an epic musical and cultural revolution? Why could the story of the Beatles only have happened in such a charged decade? What remains to be said about this British band that hasn’t been said before? Questions like these lie at the beating heart of these 12 lessons that offer a fresh look at how this celebrated band became one of the most compelling voices against the status quo.

Kate has come a long way from her origins as a loner taking care of paranormal problems in post-Shift Atlanta. She's made friends and enemies. She's found love and started a family with Curran Lennart, the former Beast Lord. But her magic is too strong for the power players of the world to let her be.

This riveting biography from the American Bar Association visits the spectacular life of Edwin Land, breakthrough inventor. At the time of his death, he stood third on the list of our most prolific inventors, behind only Thomas Edison and one of Edison's colleagues. Land's most famous achievement was the creation of a revolutionary film-and-camera system that could produce a photographic print moments after the picture was taken.

Dive into The Triumph of the Egg, a captivating collection of stories and poems by Sherwood Anderson. Departing from the interconnected style of his renowned work Winesburg, Ohio, Anderson presents a rich tapestry of perspectives and settings, delving into themes of personal growth, disillusionment, loneliness, and the contrast between urban and rural life. Critic Lawrence Gilman praised Andersons ability to create beauty within his prose, stating, Mr. Anderson has achieved a beauty that irradiates his page. Although it may be less celebrated than his earlier works, The Triumph of the Egg is a...

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Spoken word reflections on strength, resilience, and becoming told through my voice and sound.

The Triumphs of Eugene Valmont by Robert Barr. Short stories by a colleague of Jerome K. Jerome, and friend of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Barr probably wrote the first parody of Sherlock Holmes (included in this collection). He co-edited "The Idler" with Jerome.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-triumphs-of-eugene-valmont-by-robert-barr--6827508/support.

This is the official Triumph 40th Anniversary of the US Festival Podcast. Produced as part of this year's celebration of Triumph's legendary performance at The US Festival 40 years ago. We interviewed Rik, Mike, Gil as well as the team who helped make that magical event happen. It's over an hour long and features exclusive interviews that were conducted just for this podcast. Please let us know if you enjoyed the Podcast by emailing your thoughts to alliedforcespodcast@gmail.com.

INCLUDED IN TIME'S 100 MUST READ BOOKS OF 2025 The concluding volume of Peter Guralnick's critically acclaimed Elvis Presley biographies 'Guralnick knows the intricacies of this story more than anyone, except perhaps the Colonel and Presley themselves' GUARDIAN In early 1955, Colonel Tom Parker...

Airplanes is a documentary podcast exploring the evolution of flight — from the Wright Brothers’ first takeoff to the modern jet age. Each episode uncovers the stories behind aviation’s greatest triumphs and darkest crashes, revealing how innovation, ambition, and failure shaped the skies. Blending history, engineering, and human drama, Airplanes examines the technology that keeps us flying, the investigations that follow every disaster, and the relentless pursuit of safety that turned tragedy into progress. It’s the story of how we learned to fly — and what it means every time we ...

Ihre lange Reise führt Romeo und Samantha schließlich wieder zurück nach Falkenfels, in die Stadt, in der sie ihre Kindheit verbracht haben. - Doch wie hat sich ihre alte Heimat verändert! Der einstmals dort hochverehrte Name Silberstern ist zu einem Schimpfwort geworden und Guildensterns Kirche des Gefallenen Gottes zur offiziellen Religion. Selbst alte Freunde haben die Seiten gewechselt. Mit Grauen wird ihnen klar, dass sie offenbar länger fort waren, als sie dachten ...

Every triumph has its trials. In every journey, one must learn how to navigate and overcome adversity. Those are the moments that make life meaningful. Truths and Triumphs highlights hometown heroes making an impact in their own circles. Together, we reveal their stories and what keeps them striving.

The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel is the thrilling final showdown between the daring Scarlet Pimpernel and his arch-nemesis, Chauvelin. Set during the last days of the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror, this dramatic tale is filled with intrigue, deception, and heroic rescues.

The perfect introduction to the Master. Over a century after his death, Richard Wagner’s music dramas stand at the centre of the culture of classical music. He was a walking contradiction: aggressive, flirtatious, disciplined, capricious, heroic, visionary and poisonously anti-Semitic. His ten...

A young orphaned boy, shunned by aristocrats, finds strength through resilience and a loyal dog named Fox. Inspired by Robinson Crusoe, he carves out a life on the streets of Paris, demonstrating the virtues of industry, perseverance, and independence.

Public Speaking Terror To Triumph Public speaking is simply the act of talking in front of a group of people. The group can be quite small or impressively large. In either case, many individuals find the process to be overwhelming!

'A blast' - Ian Rankin 'A joyous celebration of 80s action cinema' - Robbie Collin, Telegraph From the editor of Empire magazine, this is the behind-the-scenes story of the golden age of the action movie, the stars who ruled 80s and 90s Hollywood and the beloved films – from Die Hard to The...

James Lowder, veteran editor and author in the horror genre and comics field, collects some of the biggest names in the zombie genre, along with other top horror and comics writers, to discuss the series on both page and screen.