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When Lisa Najeeb Halaby was 26, her father introduced her to King Hussein of Jordan. Within a year, she became his fourth wife. Born in 1951 to a distinguished Arab-American family, Lisa was unsure what her role would be. King Hussein was not only the head of state in Jordan but also considered the spiritual leader of all Muslims. This memoir provides a vital perspective on 30 years of turbulent world history from the Arab point of view.

Chris Thomas is not yet 30 years old when he finds himself managing the immense pressure, eccentric personalities, and extenuating circumstances of an international story, where one small misstep could adversely impact the search for a missing teenager and the reputation of her family. Now, 20 years later, Thomas takes listeners behind the scenes, providing new details, perspectives, and commentary on finding Elizabeth Smart.

A highly entertaining account of a young woman who went straight from her college sorority to the CIA, where she hunted terrorists and WMDs "A thrilling tale...Walder’s fast-paced and intense narrative opens a window into life in two of America’s major intelligence agencies" —Publishers...

A travel podcast by writer Jamie Fullerton.On-the-ground travel stories that are in some way… unexpected.For full YouTube videos for each episode plus short stories on TikTok, follow the pod via: https://linktr.ee/keepgoingtravelpodcastWritten, recorded and narrated by Jamie FullertonSound editing by Samira TazariTheme music by Olguita AcuñaPodcast artwork by Nini Giunàshvili Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abigail Adams, wife of John Adams, was an eyewitness to America's founding, and helped guide the new nation through her observations and advice to her famously prickly husband, who cherished her. In The Unexpected Abigail Adams: A Woman "Not Apt to Be Intimidated," writer and researcher John L. Smith, Jr. draws on more than two thousand letters of Abigail's spanning from the 1760s to her death in 1818, interweaving Abigail's colorful correspondence with a contextual narrative.

The Unexpected People podcast highlights the unexpected commitments of BNP Paribas employees. Interviewed by journalist Hélène Carbonnel, each of them tells us about their career path, their passions and the way they get involved thanks to the support of their company. Find out more about BNP Paribas employees. (https://group.bnpparibas/en/careers/unexpectedjobs) Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

"Counter Ambush: The Science Of Training For The Unexpected Defensive Shooting" is the most comprehensive book available to help people to train to survive a deadly surprise attack. Very few deadly encounters are ever seen coming. In fact, most attacks are actually more like an ambush, a complete surprise attack delivered with no warning.

We look into unexplained phenomena and explore the possibilities. We debate and come to conclusions on if we believe the theories. Join us, Melinda and Liz, while we inspect the unexpected.

Unexpected Heroes Podcast co-hosted by Harry san and Mayo Japan Our podcast “Unexpected Heroes” aims to interview interesting people in India and Japan, and beyond. A hero is “a person who is admired by many people for doing something brave or good”, and thus an “unexpected hero” therefore means someone who is a hero who was “not expected to be one, unforeseen, or a surprising one.”

This book is a comprehensive guide to modern Ukraine and to the versions of its past propagated by both Russians and Ukrainians. Andrew Wilson provides the most acute, informed, and up-to-date account available of the Ukrainians and their country. Concentrating on the complex relation between Ukraine and Russia, the book begins with the myth of common origin in the early medieval era, then looks closely at the Ukrainian experience under the tsars and Soviets, the experience of minorities in the country, and the path to independence in 1991.

Next Exit: the far side of cognitive concurrence

Inspiring urban explorers and armchair travellers alike to consider a new way of understanding the world we live in, this unique atlas explores the modern world from surprising new vantage points. Hidden lairs beneath layers of rock, forgotten cities rising out of deserted lands and even...

This is the podcast for people who want to make a difference, but don't know where to start. Each week we explore stories of amazing individuals who have found a way to make a difference, regardless of their skills, interests, and passions. Together, we break down the frameworks, lessons, and perspectives that they've gained so that you too can get started on your journey. Your host is Benjamin Von Wong, an award-winning environmental artist and activist that was once a hard rock mining engineer. Since escaping his 9-5, he has generated over 100M views for different causes like fast fashion, ...