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Dive into the world of high-seas adventure and intrigue with "Wrecker," where the thrill of the unknown meets the allure of maritime mystery. This podcast invites you to embark on a journey through a rotating collection of audiobooks that explore shipwrecks, treasure hunts, and the secrets hidden beneath the waves. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering unique narratives that delve into the challenges faced by sailors, the dangers of the ocean, and the relentless pursuit of truth. With tales of courage, cunning, and the relentless quest for discovery, listeners are treated to...

Brought to you by Penguin. Wreckers sinks the old narratives of imperialism, revealing the violent, chaotic and improvised reality of empire-building from the fifteenth to seventeenth centuries. While figures such as Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama and Ferdinand Magellan are celebrated for...

NPR's Books We Love 2023 Equal parts investigative and deeply introspective, The Wreck is a profound memoir about recognizing the echoes of history within ourselves, and the alchemy of turning inherited grief into renewal. There is a secret that young Cassandra Jackson doesn’t know, and it’s...

This is the story of a lawyer on his way to lunch who gets hit by a drunk angry driver and driven into the restaurant and pinned under the car suffering major burns. It describes the treatment applied, his emotions and feelings, his eventual recovery; and in a courtroom how he gets to face the person who hurt him. This story is based on actual treatment protocols for burn victims, and courtroom testimony.

A toxic ideology rules the world of extreme competition and individualism. It misrepresents human nature, destroying hope and common purpose. Only a positive vision can replace it, a new story that re-engages people in politics and lights a path to a better world. George Monbiot shows how new findings in psychology, neuroscience and evolutionary biology cast human nature in a radically different light: as the supreme altruists and cooperators.

If you're the victim of an accident involving a semitruck, the fallout will be unlike anything you've ever experienced. Whether you're mourning the loss of a loved one or dealing with catastrophic injuries as a survivor, the way forward is not always clear. You need a guidebook written by someone with decades of experience representing truck accident victims in multimillion-dollar cases to explain what happens next.

Embark on a chilling journey through the treacherous waters of fate and hubris, inspired by the title "Wreck of the Titan, or Futility." This podcast delves into the themes of disaster, survival, and the fragility of human ambition in the face of nature's overwhelming power. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that explores maritime adventures, cautionary tales, and the haunting specter of catastrophe that looms over the seemingly invincible. Through a rotating collection of narratives, listeners are invited to reflect on the consequences of overconfidence and the unexpected twists ...

On the first of September 1785, with night coming on and the weather deteriorating, the crew of the ship Faithful Steward sailed toward Delaware's notorious False Cape. In the summer of 1785, a group of Irish migrants took to the Atlantic to escape the abuse and persecution of the ruling classes at home. They sought a new life in the United States, a place "where the banner of freedom waved proudly" and "every good was possessed."

Flatboats were the most prolific type of vessel on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers during the early 1800s. Thousands of these boats descended the two rivers each year, carrying not only valuable cargo to New Orleans but also western-bound emigrants to newly opened territories. By the late 1800s, flatboats had completely disappeared, and no intact examples were known to exist. That changed in 2000, when local residents found a wreck on the Ohio River shoreline in Illinois.

Embark on a journey through the treacherous waters of maritime life in the nineteenth century, where adventure and danger intertwine with every wave. This podcast delves into the harrowing tales of ships like the "London," exploring the myriad challenges faced by sailors who braved the open sea for military, exploratory, and mercantile pursuits. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that highlights the unpredictability of life at sea, from battles with enemy forces to the whims of nature that could alter a voyage's fate in an instant. This is not a single story but a series of unique ...

The intelligent starship Godspeed has been exploring the galaxy for centuries, seeking out new homes for humankind. In that time, many crews have come and gone. Now, young Adel Santos comes aboard and discovers that all is not right, either with the Godspeed or his fellow crew members.

Embark on a thrilling journey where the allure of the high seas meets the excitement of adventure and discovery, inspired by the title Wreck of the Corsaire. This podcast invites listeners into a captivating world of nautical escapades, where tales of shipwrecks, hidden treasures, and charmingly roguish pirates unfold. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering a rotating collection of stories that celebrate the spirit of swashbuckling adventures and the camaraderie found among those who brave the ocean’s depths. With a delightful blend of humor, danger, and intrigue, this ...

Embark on a journey through the turbulent waters of human experience, as suggested by the evocative title, "Wreck of the Golden Mary." This podcast delves into tales of maritime survival, exploring themes of courage, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of those faced with the vastness of the ocean. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, showcasing a rotating collection of narratives that illuminate the trials and triumphs of individuals in perilous situations at sea. These stories not only highlight the struggle against nature but also reflect the profound bonds formed in the face ...

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Are you happy? Right now? Happy enough? As happy as everyone else? Could you be happier if you tried harder? After she packed up her British worldview (that most things were basically rubbish) and moved to America, journalist and documentary filmmaker Ruth Whippman found herself increasingly perplexed by the American obsession with one topic above all others: happiness. The subject came up everywhere: at the playground swings, at the meat counter in the supermarket, and even at the gynecologist.

Published a remarkable 14 years before the Titanic tragedy, this novel presents an intriguing tale filled with eerie parallels to real events. The Titan, hailed as the largest and most technologically advanced steamship of its era, is deemed unsinkable. Its luxurious speed crossings across the Northern Lane Route cater to the affluent, while the less fortunate endure rougher conditions yet still enjoy faster travel. However, these voyages come with peril, chiefly from treacherous icebergs. Amidst this backdrop, one crew member, John Rowland, struggles with his own demons, drowning his sorrows ...

Real conversations about burnout, breakthrough, purpose, and building a life that doesn't wreck you.

Brought to you by Penguin. Justin Webb's childhood was far from ordinary. Between his mother's un-diagnosed psychological problems, and his step-father's untreated ones, life at home was dysfunctional at best. But with gun-wielding school masters and sub-standard living conditions, Quaker...

In the bestselling tradition of The Perfect Storm and The Finest Hours, “an exquisitely written and dramatic book…a literary page-turner” (Doug Stanton, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Horse Soldiers)—the 2015 mysterious disappearance of the SS El Faro, a gigantic American cargo...