Ergebnis für "Flora" in Politik & Sozialwissenschaften

"I was one of 28 children born to my dad and his three wives. Indoctrinated to believe that the outside world was evil, and that I resided among the righteous, I was destined to marry a man chosen for me by the Prophet. I would then live in harmony with my sister-wives, bear many children, and obey and serve my future husband in this life and throughout eternity. But my innocence didn't last long." Flora goes on from there to tell the dramatic true story of how she ultimately escaped and has been rescuing women and children from the FLDS.

In Flora!, co-authored by Geoffrey Stevens, the politician and humanitarian Flora Isabel MacDonald tells her amazing journey, from her childhood in Cape Breton through her years in backroom politics and elected office, ending with her exceptional humanitarian work in war-torn Afghanistan and other developing countries.

Essa é a história de como o Rio de Janeiro pegou fogo. De como centenas de milhares de jovens se levantaram nos anos 70 e 80, e como o Exército brasileiro olhou para aquilo e tremeu na base. Essa é a história da ditadura brasileira como você nunca ouviu. E essa também é a história de uma família preta no Brasil do século XX, tentando sobreviver e ser feliz.

Lark Rise is Flora Thompson's childhood memories of a north Oxfordshire village, the people who lived and worked in it, and a way of life that has totally disappeared. The story is built around Laura and her brother Edmund, through whose eyes are seen 'old Sally', whose grandfather built the house she lived in before the enclosure of the heathland, children's games, the interaction of village and gentry, and the way in which the seasons governed life.

1943: As war rages across the world, Princess Elizabeth comes face to face with the dashing naval officer she first met in London nine years before. One of the youngest first lieutenants in the Royal Navy, Philip represents everything she has always been taught to avoid. Instability. Audacity. Adventure. But when the king learns of their relationship, the suitability of the foreign prince is questioned by all at court. He is the risk she has never been allowed to take. The risk not even the shadow of the crown will stop her from taking.

El pòdcast "La flora i la fauna" parla de manera oberta i honesta sobre l'addicció. "Oberta" perquè ja va sent hora que acceptem que, al costat de l'angoixa i la depressió, és una de les principals malalties mentals de la nostra època, amb molta més incidència de la que voldríem reconèixer. "Honesta" perquè la Flora Saura ho fa en primera persona.

Tous les enfants ont des rêves. Certains y croient tellement fort qu'ils parviennent à les réaliser. Devenus grands, ils ont accompli leur Rêve de Gosse. Devenus des grands, ces femmes et ces hommes nous racontent comment ils ont fait de ce rêve une réalité. On y va ? Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Get a deeper understanding of police shootings through interviews with officers involved in real-life cases. Today’s media is filled with discussions about officer-involved shootings. Too often missing from that discussion are the police officers’ voices and the reality of what happens in actual shooting incidents. Through actual interviews with involved officers, this book addresses common myths and misunderstandings about these shootings. Shots Fired is a journey “behind the shield” and the experiences of the real human beings behind the badge.

"Rectangle Shape" is a podcast that discusses a life, business, fashion, health and technology. It's where you can get premium content on all aspects of human existence and endeavors.

Le podcast de Flora Ghebali. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

A 6-part audio memoir of Flora Mae Brawner. Her story. Her memories. Her words.

Buckingham Palace, 1981. Her engagement to Prince Charles is a dream come true for Lady Diana Spencer, but marrying the heir to the throne is not all that it seems. Alone and bored in the palace, she resents the stuffy courtiers who are intent on instructing her about her new role as princess of Wales. But when she discovers a diary written in the 1800s by Princess Charlotte of Wales, a young woman born into a gilded cage so like herself, Diana is drawn into the story of Charlotte’s reckless love affairs and fraught relationship with her father, the prince regent.

As war rages across the world, Princess Elizabeth comes face to face with the dashing naval officer she first met in London nine years before. One of the youngest first lieutenants in the Royal Navy, Philip represents everything she has always been taught to avoid. Instability. Audacity. Adventure. But when the king learns of their relationship, the suitability of the foreign prince is questioned by all at court. He is the risk she has never been allowed to take. The risk not even the shadow of the crown will stop her from taking.

Flora Miller Biddle was born a blue-blood. The granddaughter of the Whitney museum founder, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, her childhood played out in a sort of Wharton landscape as she was shielded from the woes of the world. But money itself is not the source of happiness. In this wonderfully evocative memoir, Flora Miller Biddle examines, critiques, and pays homage to the people and places of her childhood that shaped her life.

Tout ce que nous mangeons, buvons, fabriquons, vient d'abord d'une matière. D'un caillou, d'une feuille, d'un grain, d'un feu. Terra Fabula raconte ce qu'il y a derrière. Terra Fabula est un podcast de gastronomie, de terroirs et d'artisanat. Un podcast documentaire solo, où chaque épisode prend un ingrédient, un produit ou un savoir-faire, et le regarde sous toutes ses faces : histoire, anthropologie, géographie, technique, cuisine, symbolique. Le sel et ses routes commerciales. La cendre et ses utilisations oubliées. Le miso et la patience japonaise. Des ingrédients familiers ou ...

Join Flora Klickmann, a talented writer for the Girls Own Paper and The Flower-Patch Among the Hills, as she invites you into her enchanting world. This delightful volume blends vivid nature descriptions, personal anecdotes, autobiographical reflections, and a touch of humor, all inspired by her charming country cottage, her neighbors, and the rhythms of daily life. - Summary by Lynne Thompson

It happens everywhere: offices, schools, even your own backyard. And, seemingly, anything can trigger it: cell phones, sirens, bad music, constant distractions, your boss, or even your spouse. We all know certain things get under our skin. Can science explain why? NPR's Joe Palca and Flora Lichtman take you on a scientific quest through psychology, evolutionary biology, anthropology, and other disciplines to uncover the truth about being annoyed.

You are not alone! Over 15.7 million people today are caring for a loved one with dementia. As caregivers, it’s easy for us to feel isolated. If you’re weary of the heartache and losses you both suffer, of the restless nights and chaotic days, then you know that our frustrations, helplessness, and fear can drive us to our knees. Dementia is cruel. But the caregiving journey that we are on also offers unexpected, uplifting gifts: profound personal insight; explosive spiritual growth; and discovery of our deepest self....

Discover the remarkable story of the Womens Hospital Corps, as they served in Paris, Wimereux, and Endell Street from September 1914 to October 1919. This captivating journey highlights the bravery and dedication of women who broke barriers during wartime. - Summary by Author

Explore the remarkable journey of women in wartime as we delve into the life of Flora Sandes, the only British woman to serve as a soldier in World War I, as suggested by the title "English Woman-Sergeant in the Serbian Army." This podcast invites listeners to witness the unique intersection of gender, courage, and conflict, highlighting the roles women played in the military landscape of history. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that unveils the stories of those who defied societal norms to contribute to the war effort, offering a diverse range of narratives that challenge ...