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On 5th June 1984, the Indian army began its attack on the complex at Amritsar, which houses the two most sacred shrines. Generals who had pledged to use minimum force and on no account to violate the shrines were not prepared for the fierce and adept resistance they encountered. Having suffered severe casualties, the infantry were driven back, and as a last resort - with approval from Delhi - tanks were ordered in....

More than just a book on how to retire extremely early by spending less and earning more while investing in a few funds and hoping they go up in the long run. Written for those wanting a deep and detailed understanding of the strategies and building blocks required to design and live an interesting life independent of the winds of the economy. An information-dense study of economic resilience and how to thrive in an increasingly fragile job- and consumer-oriented world hitting its limits.

In How to Make a Few Billion Dollars, Jacobs defines the mindset that drives his remarkable success in corporate America—and distills a lifetime of business brilliance into a tactical road map.

Have you ever wondered how to improve your English grammar skills with little to no effort at all? How about the most effective ways to master punctuation and structure sentences like a professional book editor? If so, keep reading because you’re in for a treat...The information contained in this audiobook is designed to help fix your grammar skills once and for all. The application of what you learn in this audiobook can help you see results in as little as one week, and change your life forever.

THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER "Transformative ... If Tobia aspires to the ranks of comic memoirists like David Sedaris and Mindy Kaling, Sissy succeeds." --The New York Times Book Review A heart-wrenching, eye-opening, and giggle-inducing memoir about what it's like to grow up not sure if you're (a) a...

Captain Nathan Kade just wants a quick job to keep his busted-up spaceship limping through the Solar System. Instead he gets Vessani S’Kaari, a mysterious and beautiful catgirl who tried—and failed—to steal a ship belonging to a band of space pirates. She’s chaos in a tight catsuit, but she also has a lead on what may be the greatest treasure trove of lost technology the Solar System has ever seen.

When Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm published their Children's and Household Tales in 1812, followed by a second volume in 1815, they had no idea that such stories as "Rapunzel", "Hansel and Gretel", and "Cinderella" would become the most celebrated in the world. Yet few people today are familiar with the majority of tales from the two early volumes, since in the next four decades the Grimms would publish six other editions, each extensively revised in content and style.

Thirty years after its publication, The Death and Life of Great American Cities was described by The New York Times as "perhaps the most influential single work in the history of town planning....[It] can also be seen in a much larger context. It is first of all a work of literature; the...

Real conversations for a better clinical experience.Advanced Clinical: The Podcast explores the real decisions shaping the future of clinical development through candid conversations with the people leading change across the industry. Each episode dives into the decisions, trends, and disruptors defining the clinical development space, as well as the evolving topics around people and talent that are shaping how work gets done.Through unique perspectives from Advanced Clinical employees, patients, and other industry voices, we explore the many elements that influence success in clinical ...

We need caffeine, Jesus, and each other if we are going to survive motherhood. Since today's kids don't come with a manual, it is easy to get frustrated when the strategies we learned from our parents aren't working for this generation. If you're a mom looking for a podcast with the faith-based encouragement, humour, joy and the relatable content you need to enjoy parenting, this is the podcast for you! Join Hetti-Marie, the Caffeine-Cravin' Jesus-Prayin' Mom, who is lifting prayers and filling up cups with more Jesus world-wide!

Footnotes is hosted by Jacob Taylor, a management consultant and organizational researcher based in Boulder, CO, who examines complex, novel problems facing individuals, organizations, and society. Drawing on organizational behavior and social science research, plus some popular press, each episode digs into a question worth understanding: How does AI reshape what makes us valuable? Why do organizations resist change? How does political fragmentation affect trust? Some episodes focus on work and careers, others on broader social systems. Always aiming for "intellectual but accessible."

In The Twelve Dancing Princesses, listeners are invited into a world of secret staircases, glowing underground castles, silver and golden forests, and magical nights filled with music and dance. When a clever traveler uncovers the princesses’ hidden adventure, the mystery is finally revealed—and the joy of their midnight journeys comes to light.

The Growth Engine describes the main challenge professional services firms face as they grow and shows how to develop a scalable business development effort, covering everything from CRM systems and metrics around utilization, to service development and expansion, to account planning and cross-selling, to winning new clients, to team structure and roles, and to performance management.

Hansel and Gretel are two hungry children abandoned in the forest, who then happen upon a wonderful house made of gingerbread. But danger lurks within this tasty abode. Will the poor children escape or are they doomed to the cruel fate a wicked witch has in store for them?

Welcome to my channel, where we will delve into the rich and inspiring narratives of biblical stories. Here, we will explore the sacred events and characters that shaped the fabric of humanity, offering a captivating journey through the most revered Book of all time. Get ready for an immersion in the past, where each episode is a window to understand the values, teachings and timeless messages contained in the Bible. From epic journeys of faith to miracles that defied expectations, my goal is to bring these stories to life in ways that are engaging and relevant to our world today. Join me on a...

Join Little Jack Rabbit and the Squirrel Brothers in this delightful tale, part of a captivating series that also includes Jonas On A Farm In Summer. These enchanting stories aim to not only entertain young readers but also impart valuable lessons in honesty, integrity, and practical wisdom through relatable childhood experiences. Dive into a world where fun meets life lessons, inspiring children to embrace good sense in their everyday lives. - Summary from the Preface

A weekly-updated podcast where we give our takes on the most important sports topics in America. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

My new billionaire boss looks like he needs something sweet in his life. I graciously offered to let him stick his hand in my candy jar. It has salt water taffy and gummy worms! I can't believe he thought it was inappropriate! In an effort to redeem myself, I set out to show Mace that I wasn't a clumsy, car-destroying, electronic-killing, accident-prone, walking disaster. That lasted all of five minutes before I set his seaweed and quinoa lunch on fire. Yeah, I didn't know that was a thing either.

There has been a lot written about leadership for the present day, but the world is changing quickly. What worked in the past won't work in the future. We need to know how to prepare leaders who can successfully navigate and guide us through the next decade and beyond. How is leadership changing, and why? How ready are leaders today for these changes? What should leaders do now?

Drawing on decades of experience, a psychotherapist and Zen practitioner makes the Abhidharma—the framework of Buddhist psychology—accessible to a general audience for the first time. The Abhidharma, one of the 3 major text collections of the original Buddhist canon, explores the critical...