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The small, mostly forgotten wars of the 1850s in the American Pacific Northwest were part of a broader genocidal war—the War on Illahee—to seize Native land for Euro‑Americans. Illahee (a term for "homeland" in Chinook) was turned into the states of Oregon and Washington through the...

Dive into an engaging exploration of Mexico, a vibrant nation rich in history and culture. This podcast delves into its bustling cities, influential rulers, diverse religions, and unique customs that shape the Mexican way of life. Join Betty B as she guides you through this fascinating tapestry of traditions and stories, revealing the heart and soul of Mexico like never before.

“Civilization sinks and swims, but the old facts remain—the sun smiles, knowing well its strength.” Edward Carpenter (1844-1929) wrote his prose poem, Towards Democracy, styled after Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass, in a summer burst of creativity. “Early in 1881, no doubt as the culmination and result of struggles and experiences that had been going on, I became conscious that a mass of material was forming within me, imperatively demanding expression . . .” An English intellectual, Carpenter was in rebellion against Victorian prudery. Railing against Industrialization’s ...

Travel stories of the land "Down Under" from 100 years ago. Native life and scenery and commerce of islands such as Tonga and Fiji as well as the bustling city of Sydney. Summary by BettyB

Als die Werbeagentur, in der Celia arbeitet, den Auftrag für einen Irland-Prospekt erhält, scheint sich für sie ein lang gehegter Traum zu erfüllen. Sie sitzt praktisch schon auf gepackten Koffern und freut sich auf eine halbjährige Auszeit auf der Grünen Insel. Dann jedoch wird sie mit einer Diagnose konfrontiert, die ihr Leben auf den Kopf stellt. Sie hat einen inoperablen Hirntumor – ob dieser gut- oder bösartig ist, vermag ihr Arzt nicht zu sagen. Erfüllt von unerschütterlicher Hoffnung und Optimismus tritt sie ihr geplantes Abenteuer an.

Brandy Coleman's face is flaming red. As the owner of a barn for retired horses, she's had her share of mishaps, but nothing can compare to this deeply embarrassing moment. She is looking up at a stranger who has the dreamiest hazel eyes she's ever seen, and a six pack beneath his open shirt that is making her toes curl. The problem? Her hose burst and squirted water everywhere, leaving her hair a tangled mess and her clothes absolutely drenched.

The genesis of Your Personal Power Pyramid is a letter that was written to our son, Jordan, as he commenced from middle school to high school, and the initial transcript was penned to provide Jordan and his two cousins a simple five-component tool to remind them daily what they must do to be successful.

Though many women would jump at the chance to spend a few days at a tropical resort with Cole Barrington, publicist Paige Brooks already fell for the handsome movie producer's charm once, and she has no intention of letting herself get burned a second time. Unfortunately, Cole is one of her company's best clients, and when Paige is tasked with ensuring his trip to a celebrity charity event goes well, she vows to put the past behind her and act like a professional.

Although I am a Licensed Therapist, not all of these will be about therapy. Many of them will be me sharing my thoughts on, manhood, fatherhood, being a husband and a few random things along the way. I am a black man who grew up without a father in my home. At the start of this podcast, I am 40 years old. Only now am I realizing the very real and very tangible impact being fatherless had on my life. God told me to share what He has taught me and to continue to share as I grow. In hopes that my words, my experiences and my transparency will help bring healing to you!

Alguien llama con urgencia a la puerta del capitán Alex Riley en plena madrugada. Adormilado, se levanta de la cama y desciende las escaleras para ver de quién se trata y, al abrir, se encuentra con tres hombres uniformados que le ordenan que los acompañe. A Riley no le queda otro remedio que obedecer, sin sospechar, ni remotamente, que a partir de ese momento se verá arrastrado a la aventura más oscura y perturbadora de su vida.

Sassy Cassie is living happily with her strict, sexy cowboy, Chad Douglas, and his super smart cattle dog, Mickey, but as the months have passed, she has become less inclined to follow her cowboy's rules, and late one night things come to a head. Cassie has disappeared. The ranch flies into a tailspin, and it is Mickey who finally finds her. She has passed out in the barn after drinking too much. Chad realizes he must reinstate his authority and delivers a hot-handed spanking, but when the punishment is over and she curls into his loving lap, Cassie admits she's missed his discipline.

The crux of playing better tennis is that the conscious mind is unable to play any sport at a high level. To attain a high level in a sport, a player has to let go of conscious control and allow the subconscious to play. The author describes, in plain English, why this is true and how anyone can play “out of his or her mind.” This audiobook is a must-hear if you want to raise your tennis game to a height you never dreamed possible.

You're sitting at a bar, restaurant, or some other public hangout. You can't help it, but you overhear a conversation. The content catches your ear. It's someone's personal story, struggle, and woes. Not to be a Nosey Nelly, you try to overhear this guy telling his table of buddies a horrendous tale of love, life, and betrayal. It sounds like he went through an ordeal. It's free gossip. It's juicy news. It's also comforting to hear you weren't alone in your nasty blowout relationship.

Jack is an author who was on his way to literary success when his life was blown apart by the horrific suicide of his fiancee. Devastated, Jack went on a fifteen-month alcoholic spiral into near oblivion before eventually working past his demons and becoming best-selling crime novelist. Just as Jack is finishing his fourth book, the LAPD interrupts his routine with news of what appears to be a copycat murder from his first book. There's just one problem - the murder took place before Jack's book was published.

When religions spread like computer viruses, even atheists have to take notice. An old enemy seizes control of the newly expanded Wiki-religion to create a new world order. To stop him, Zel must join forces with a mega-celebrity doing penance and an orphan girl out for revenge. However, mired on a thawing city in Greenland, she cannot just use her considerable powers to bend reality and fix the problem. Instead, she must turn her greatest weakness - understanding people - into a strength or doom the planet to endless religious war.

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In our image-conscious culture, life can become a never-ending performance. The perfection we feel pressured to project to those in our social sphere comes at the expense of our emotional, spiritual, and mental well-being. In the end, we are left exhausted and unfulfilled. How do we flip the script and feed ourselves rather than simply adding to our feeds? In Soul Care to Save Your Life, author, speaker, and recovering performer Manda Carpenter offers an invitation to shift your focus from performing to purposeful living from the inside out.

For tough tycoon Rick, settling down’s certainly not on the agenda! Chatty assistant Savannah seems doomed to clash with him, but over long working days she grows close to her dour but dishy boss. Rick’s starting to suspect Savannah’s the most precious jewel in the company. Then an unexpected baby bump throws everything off course!