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Journey into the inspiring life of Booker T. Washington, one of the earliest African American leaders who emerged in the aftermath of the Civil War. Born to a slave woman in Virginia, his life took a turn when his mother moved them to West Virginia following emancipation. Rising to prominence, Booker championed the cause of education, leading the Tuskegee Institute for over three decades and collaborating with other universities. Advocating a balanced approach to uplift African Americans, he focused on education and entrepreneurship. However, behind the scenes, he was an active force in ...

Trading for a Living Successful trading is based on three M's: Mind, Method, and Money. Trading for a Living helps you master all of those three areas:* How to become a cool, calm, and collected trader* How to profit from reading the behavior of the market crowd* How to use a computer to find good trades* How to develop a powerful trading system* How to find the trades with the best odds of success* How to find entry and exit points, set stops, and take profitsTrading for a Living helps you discipline your Mind, shows you the Methods for trading the markets, and shows you how to manage Money ...

Join the journey of Turgenevs enigmatic hero, Tchulkaturin, who embodies the quintessential Russian archetype, the superfluous man. This character is no prince, but a man of comfort living a monotonous life, aimlessly led by circumstances that threaten to consume him. This novella is structured as a diary, which Tchulkaturin begins writing after a terminal illness diagnosis. His entries, spanning a mere two weeks, encapsulate the countdown to his inevitable end. In these pages, Tchulkaturin rehashes the one meaningful event of his life - a one-sided love affair leading to a non-fatal duel that...

Jim Simons is the greatest money maker in modern financial history. No other investor--Warren Buffett, Peter Lynch, Ray Dalio, Steve Cohen, or George Soros--can touch his record. Since 1988, Renaissance's signature Medallion fund has generated average annual returns of 66 percent. The firm has earned profits of more than $100 billion; Simons is worth twenty-three billion dollars.Drawing on unprecedented access to Simons and dozens of current and former employees, Zuckerman, a veteran Wall Street Journal investigative reporter, tells the gripping story of how a world-class mathematician and ...

In Too Good to Be Altogether Lost, Wilder expert Pamela Smith Hill dives back into the Little House books, closely examining Wilder's text, her characters, and their stories. Hill reveals that these gritty, emotionally complex novels depict a realistic coming of age for a girl in the American West. This realism in Wilder's novels, once perceived as a fatal flaw, can lead to essential discussions not only about the past but about the present—and the underlying racism young people encounter when reading today.

Afrofuturism is a cultural movement that seeks to explore and transform the experience of the African diaspora. Stretching across multiple art forms and genres, the movement taps into the limitless potential of creativity and the imagination to envision Black liberation through stories, music, architecture, fashion, music, and so much more.

Whenever we reach for our phones or scan a newspaper to get "caught up," we are being not merely informed but also formed. News consumption can shape our sense of belonging, how we judge the value of our lives, and even how our brains function. Christians mustn't let the news replace prayer as Hegel envisioned, but neither should we simply discard the daily feed. We need a better understanding of what the news is for and how to read it well.

Monsters, in all their terrifying glory, have preoccupied humans since we began telling stories. But where did these stories come from? In Monsterland, award-winning author Nicholas Jubber goes on a journey to discover more about the monsters we've invented, lurking in the dark and the wild places of the earth—giants, dragons, ogres, zombies, ghosts, demons—all with one thing in common: their ability to terrify.

Cuadragésimo tercera parte del libro de Terry Pratchett y Neil Gaiman. Buenos presagios... Las Buenas y Acertadas profecías de Agnes la Chalada Bruja (el único libro fiable de profecías, escrito en 1655, antes de que ella explotara)

The Viewless Wings Poetry Podcast July submitted poems episode features four wonderful contributions read by the poets. Different forms and themes are featured. The Viewless Wings Poetry Podcast explores the art of poetry through interviews with poets and artists including Safia Elhillo, A.E. Stallings, Dana Gioia, Yanyi, Olivia Gatwood, Lisa Marie Simmons and more. Subscribe today.

SummaryThe discussion between Nick Cohen and US-based journalist and commentator Ben Cohen centres on the implications of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal for Donald Trump, including his alleged involvement with Epstein and how Trump exploited conspiracy theories like QAnon to gain political power. The conversation explored Trump's ability to control the narrative and create distractions, while examining the impact of conspiracy theories on American politics and Trump's base of supporters. Ben Cohen shared insights about Trump's declining influence among his supporters and discussed the potential ...

Una lettura integrale di Il richiamo della foresta, di Jack London, by Fantastomondico!Cercami su Youtubewww.youtube.com/@IlFantastomondico

Rubrica dedicata ai libri e alla lettura: in ciascuna puntata un tema diverso per parlare dei libri letti e amati e ‘almanaccarne’ insieme ai loro protagonisti con interviste e letture. In onda su Rete Toscana Classica il quarto mercoledì del mese alle 15.40 e in replica il venerdì successivo alle 10.40. Tutte le informazioni su www.retetoscanaclassica.it Per contatti: info@retetoscanaclassica.it

La escritora Paloma Sánchez-Garnica nos lleva hasta la capital alemana para demostrar la fascinación que tiene sobre Berlín y hacerlo a través de los escenarios que recorren los personajes de “Victoria”, la novela que la erigió como merecedora del Premio Planeta en su pasada edición, pero sin perder de vista sus anteriores novelas "La sospecha de Sofía" y "Últimos días en Berlín". Entrevista: Ismael Arranz (Berlín)Edición sonora: Alfredo HidalgoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giang Thọ cung cấp dịch vụ mai táng, hỏa táng trọn gói tại TP.HCM với quy trình chuyên nghiệp, chi phí minh bạch, hỗ trợ chu đáo trước, trong và sau tang lễ. Với cam kết đặt sự tận tâm và thấu cảm lên hàng đầu, Giang Thọ mang đến các gói dịch vụ được thiết kế linh hoạt, phù hợp với từng nhu cầu cụ thể của gia đình. Từ khâu chuẩn bị ban đầu, tổ chức nghi lễ cho đến hỗ trợ hậu sự, mọi quy trình đều được thực hiện một cách chỉn chu, rõ ràng và minh ...

Delve into the minds of historys greats with Col. Ingersoll, one of the most renowned orators of his era and a personal friend of Mark Twain and General Grant. In this series, Ingersoll pays tribute to the geniuses who shaped our world, arguing that without their contributions, our world would be devoid of meaning and beauty. He takes us on an enlightening journey through the lives and works of Shakespeare, Robert Burns, Abraham Lincoln, Voltaire, Walt Whitman, Humboldt, and Thomas Paine, amongst others. This series also includes Ingersolls thought-provoking speeches about the Great Infidels, ...

Writer and filmmaker Aidan Ryan's conversations with other artists and friends across the country and around the world. Live recordings of readings and audience Q&As, 1-on-1 interviews, and surprises from the archive.

Dive into the tumultuous spring of 1850 with us, as we unravel the story of Jane Grey Swisshelm, a fierce abolitionist, feminist, and journalist. Amidst a nation divided by the slavery issue, Swisshelm bravely challenged the status quo, triggering a congressional sex scandal involving none other than Senator Daniel Webster. Discover how her explosive revelations led to her dismissal from the New York Tribune. Explore her autobiography, Half a Century, a riveting account of life on the frontier, the struggle against slavery, and her selfless service as a surgical nurse caring for Union soldiers...

Dive into the captivating experiences of Ambrose Bierce, a writer who enlisted in the Union Armys 9th Indiana Infantry Regiment during the onset of the American Civil War. Promoted to First Lieutenant in February 1862, Bierce served as a topographical engineer under General William Babcock Hazen, drafting maps of potential battlegrounds. His harrowing experience at the Battle of Shiloh in April 1862 served as inspiration for several short stories and his gripping memoir, What I Saw of Shiloh. In June 1864, Bierce sustained a severe head injury at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain and took a ...

Dive into the fascinating life of G.K. Chesterton in this authorized biography by his friend, Maisie Ward. Chesterton, a prolific English writer, poet, and philosopher, left an indelible mark on literature with his wide-ranging works, including around 80 books, several hundred poems, and numerous essays and plays. His most famous creation, the priest-detective Father Brown, remains beloved by readers worldwide. Beyond literature, Chesterton was a renowned orator, lay theologian, and art critic, known for his compelling apologetics. Discover how he journeyed from Anglicanism to Catholicism in ...