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The immersive audio experience presented here - complete with sound effects, music, and atmospherics - allows the listener to feel as if they were in attendance when these speeches were first delivered. The orations are performed by a select group of amazing actors who uniquely capture the essence, power, and complexity of these magnificent addresses, universally acknowledged as some of the greatest speeches in world history.

In 1956 Duke Ellington was featured on the cover of Time magazine after a bravura performance at the Newport Jazz Festival that summer. This remains one of his most iconic achievements and a landmark for jazz music as a whole; only four jazz musicians were ever displayed on the cover of Time. At the same time, however, this recognition stands as one of the prevailing ironies of Ellington's career, as he was deep into the latter stages of his performing life by this point.

Author Janet S. Dumas became drawn to cat advocacy after her visceral reaction to a chilling expose in the newspaper about the thousands of animals being gassed to death each year by the City of San Antonio, Texas. She knew she had to take action, thus beginning her adventures into the world of trap-neuter-return and caring for cats near her, both feral and domestic. Janet shares her experiences as a feral cat colony caretaker, how she came to understand the individual cats, and the relationships they built together.

Josie Decker has spent her whole life as an unloved and unwanted bother. Like a wild horse captured and bridled, Josie's spirit is broken. She devises a plan to start her life anew; silently biding her time, she waits for the perfect moment. When that moment arises, Josie takes the opportunity and runs freely into an uncertain future in Torey Hope.

Snow is falling, rain is turning to snow and the children are out to play!

As one of the most famous women rulers in history, Russian Empress Catherine the Great has long been remembered not only as one of the most powerful women of her time, but she was also one of the most powerful and capable rulers in all of Europe. And her path to the throne was just as remarkable as her reign.

Have you had a hard time in the dating world, due to being shy or simply uncertain of what to say or do? Have you resigned yourself to either loneliness or having one night stands to try to feel fulfilled? Have you ever longed for a beautiful, interesting girlfriend that is interested in you?

Toxic culture is eroding our sense of belonging, community and well-being. Our capacity to collaborate and innovate together is also being undermined by the rising incivility and divisiveness. We need each other to address the complex challenges facing our cities and communities—from the infrastructure deficit to climate change, homelessness, mental health and addiction issues. To thrive, our local democracies depend on our ability to revive the art of living and working well together.

Take Heart is the Arnolds' living testimony of how the lord restored their family following a crisis that nearly ruined their lives. It is a snapshot of the miracle that occurs when the Great Physician ministers psychological healing to people who've reached the end of their ability to do it themselves. With workable tools to overcome insecurities, life's disappointments, difficult relationships, betrayals, and failures, Take Heart inspires us with the father's revelation of our identity and promised inheritance.

Educational psychologist Dr. Diane Gillespie uses her knowledge and understanding of stories to craft sleep scenarios designed to help people fall back to sleep in the middle of the night. The stories are set in relaxing places conducive to sleep, and in each story, the character secures her surroundings. Then through the process of attending to peaceful details in the setting, she relaxes her body, lets worries float away, and sinks deeper and deeper into stillness - until she is sound asleep.

Join the animals as they play and the pesky little piggies as they sing their happy little song! Explore life on the farm as each unique animal greets a beautiful new day! The roosters are calling, the horses say good morning, the puppy comes to play, and the cat refuses to stay - it's a wild life, and it's a happy one!

From his tiny room at Hampton Court, the royal chronicler records the comings and goings of the King of England, his six Queens—and his six mothers-in-law. Introducing us to these redoubtable ladies, he relates the surprising part they played in the destiny of Henry VIII and his unfortunate wives. We meet Catherine of Aragon's duenna, Dona Elvira; Lady Boleyn, whose gentleman admirer threatens danger for her daughter Anne; and Lady Margaret, whose attempt to overturn hundreds of years of tradition leads to a dramatic confrontation.

Amelia Moore, the founder of the Moore Detective Agency, specializes in missing persons. With the help of her partner, Rick Bonito, the business is flourishing. Amelia and Rick are newlyweds and just beginning life as a married couple, which gives them a new insight in their relationship. Their new assignment is more personal this time. Rick Bonito's uncle supposedly drowned five years ago and his body was never found, but something did not seem right about the report.

Sharon Lechter is dedicated to sharing relevant and actionable steps to help you build a strong and sustainable financial foundation for your family. As co-author of Think and Grow Rich – Three Feet From Gold, Rich Dad Poor Dad and Founder of Pay Your Family First, Sharon’s messages have helped people around the globe take control of their financial lives. Please enjoy Sharon’s It’s Your Turn to Thrive, an audio series created just for you.In this audio, Sharon is joined by Diane Kennedy, a certified public accountant specializing in tax.

Jefferson was instrumental in authoring the Declaration of Independence, laying out the ideological groundwork of the notion of states' rights, leading one of the first political parties, and overseeing the expansion of the United States during his presidency.

Finally, the book that Liza fans have been waiting for and the answer to everyone’s question ~ Do Liza and Tom actually make it to the altar? They say the path to hell is paved with good intentions, well Tom and Liza’s path to the altar is not only paved with good intentions but also with a visitor from Liza’s past, broken engagements, kidnappings, multiple explosions, car accidents and monkeys. And of course, no Liza adventure is complete without dead bodies and another investigation.

Kat Denton is a woman running away from her past. For 16 years, her life has been a living hell as Jimmy, the man she fell in love with as a teenager, becomes ever more abusive. Vowing to protect her unborn child from Jimmy’s violence, Kat flees the traveller camp that has been her lifelong home, escaping with just the clothes on her back and a photograph of her parents. Kat, along with her baby girl, Lucia, starts to build a better life. But when she starts to investigate what really happened to her parents, Kat uncovers dark secrets....

Believe It’s Possible: Conquer Your Mountains, Blaze Your Trial, and Achieve Uncommon Success is part guide to life without limits and part inspirational memoir that proves it’s possible, no matter what mountain you are facing right now. This blueprint for personal transformation is abundant with tangible tools and actionable strategies to guide you through a path of self-discovery, resilience, and personal inner growth.

Young Anna Bishop’s life is turned upside down by a series of traumatic events. In 1974, after her mother remarries, she’s forced to leave behind an idyllic childhood with her grandparents and move into a new house that feels nothing like home. Unable to fathom why God would suddenly forsake her, she arrives at the only logical conclusion: a poltergeist.

Did the Covid-19 lockdowns and mandates serve society’s best interests? Science alone can’t answer the question. Philosophers have important things to say about it. So do psychologists, economists, novelists, and lawyers.