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The Headache Godfather traces the life of Seymour Diamond, MD, who was born in 1925, the son of Jewish immigrants from Ukraine and Slovakia, in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Diamond revolutionized the practice of headache as a medical specialty when he opened the United States' first private headache practice, the Diamond Headache Clinic, in 1974. It quickly became a headache haven for sufferers from around the world.

Lucy Diamond talks to us about her latest audiobook, On a Beautiful Day. Following the success of The Secrets of Happiness and The House of New Beginnings, among others, this highly anticipated story has once more delighted fans and critics alike, who praise it for being 'a hugely satisfying read'. In this exclusive interview, Lucy discusses her writing habits, her sources of inspiration and her fans.

Diamond Defense Podcast shares real stories and practical strategies to help women protect themselves, trust their instincts, and stand strong in any situation.

Step into a life filled with unforgettable moments and extraordinary experiences. Diamonds, Dogs, and Dementia takes you on an exciting journey through the highs and lows of Teresa Martin Pike’s life. From a birth just before the historic moon landing to heartwarming stories of family, friendships, and unexpected adventures, Teresa's story is one you won't want to miss.

In Orange-Yellow Diamond, a struggling novelist finds himself caught in a web of intrigue as he seeks to make ends meet. His quest for a little extra cash plunges him into a captivating mystery filled with murder, theft, and unexpected romance. While the story explores complex themes, it does include some stereotypes of ethnic groups, presented not with malice but as a reflection of its time. Join us for a riveting journey through this tale of suspense and adventure, masterfully narrated by Linette Geisel and MaryAnn. (Summary by Linette Geisel)

Can a band comprised of six very talented but very different musicians make a difference with their music? What made it possible for Diamond Rio to weather the storms inherent in the fickle world of fame and fortune and go more than two decades without a single lineup change? Any reader in...

THE TRUE STORY OF AN INTERNATIONAL CRIME RING AND ITS DOWNFALL In 1957, as the Cold War raged, Ian Fleming took a respite from writing James Bond to craft a work of nonfiction every bit as tense as a Bond adventure. Aided by an ex-MI5 agent and International Diamond Security Organization...

Discover one of the most powerful and timeless motivational works ever written—Acres of Diamonds, a lecture that has inspired millions with its message of opportunity, self-reliance, and the hidden wealth within reach of every individual. Russell H. Conwell, a Baptist minister, lawyer, and the founder of Temple University, delivered this speech thousands of times, illustrating how success is not found in distant lands but in one’s own backyard—if only one learns to recognize it.

What is it really like to be a housewife? We all want to know, but only the women we love to watch and the people who make the show have the whole story. Well, listen in close, because they’re about to tell all.

The diamonds of Sierra Leone have funded one of the most savage rebel campaigns in modern history. These "blood diamonds" are smuggled out of West Africa and sold to legitimate diamond merchants in London, Antwerp, and New York, often with the complicity of the international diamond industry. Eventually, these very diamonds find their way into the rings and necklaces of brides the world over.

Before the Second World War, Josephine Baker (1906-1975) was one of the most famous performers in the world. She made her name dancing on the Parisian stage, but when war broke out she decided not to return to America. Instead, Baker turned spy for the French Secret Services. In this engaging, deeply researched study, Hanna Diamond tells the full story of Baker’s actions for the French and Allied powers in World War Two.

For all fans of John Hughes and his hit films such as National Lampoon’s Vacation, Sixteen Candles, and Home Alone, comes Jason Diamond’s hilarious memoir of growing up obsessed with the iconic filmmaker’s movies—a preoccupation that eventually convinces Diamond he should write Hughes’...

As a string of high-profile jewel thefts went unsolved during the Swinging Sixties, the press dubbed the elusive thief the King of Diamonds. Like Cary Grant in To Catch a Thief, the King was so bold that he tip-toed into the homes of millionaires while they were home, hiding in their closets and daring to smoke while they were sleeping. Rena Pederson, then a young reporter with UPI, started following the elusive thief while she managed the night desk. With gymnastic skill, he climbed trees and crawled across rooftops to take jewels from heiresses, oil kings, corporate CEOs.

Football attracts people from all walks of life—but very few can match the story of Paul Montgomery, the flamboyant Geordie who went from running a floating nightclub to spotting some of the greatest British footballing talent of the last 40 years. In Rough Diamond, Paul Montgomery lifts the lid on his incredible career change, the highs and lows of his footballing journey to the top of the sport and how he still loves the game that has given him so much.

Diamond Dust is the memoir of how a young person’s talent ran away with itself, careening off into one unexpected adventure after another. With humor and introspection, it is a story of hubris and redemption, of talent and conscience, of art and absolution—and how life can lead us to second chances—at finding our better selves.

Among the fabled tycoons of the Gilded Age—Carnegie, Rockefeller, Vanderbilt—is a forgotten figure: Mrs. Frank Leslie. For twenty years she ran the country’s largest publishing company, Frank Leslie Publishing, which chronicled postbellum America in dozens of weeklies and monthlies. A pioneer in an all-male industry, she made a fortune and became a national celebrity and tastemaker in the process. Diamonds and Deadlines reveals the unknown, sensational life of the brilliant and brazen “empress of journalism”.

Within minutes of landing in Kununurra, Frauke Bolten had made up her mind to get on a plane back home to Germany. It was 1981, and the dusty frontier town was no place for a woman. However, Frauke stayed, determined to help her husband carve out a new life farming. Tragedy struck just three years later when Friedrich took his own life and she was left to raise their family alone.

This is the unflinching memoir of a female African American advertising executive’s unprecedented and unlikely success, which began in the Mad Men era. It follows her journey from the projects of Motown-era Michigan to the skyscrapers of Madison Avenue and beyond.

The Dearest Diamond (a Diamond’s Memoir) podcast is inspired from a place of Growth and Gratitude. From petty peeves to life lessons to personal experiences, to inspiring real people stories; Let’s hold hands on this road to self discovery and self love. You are not alone.

Dear Diamond is about letters from GOD. Each letter is a moment when GOD had been gracious enough to answer any of my questions. With each response, GOD teaches me more about Himself and more about myself. This is our love story.