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It was the end of World War II. FDR's New Deal had redefined American politics. Taxes were at an all-time high. The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki had created a fear of total annihilation. The rise of secret government agencies and sanctions on business had many watching their backs. America's sense of freedom was diminishing... and many were desperate to take that freedom back.

In his first and only official autobiography, music icon Elton John reveals the truth about his extraordinary life, from his roller-coaster lifestyle as shown in the film Rocketman, to becoming a living legend.

After a series of victories, the Imperial forces are on the back foot once more. The power of Chaos is rising, the Traitors gain ground, and all hope seems lost. Can Terra endure?

Featuring a rich collection of personal memoirs, letters, notes, and reflections from some of America’s greatest figures, The Autobiography Collection brings together real historical documents for contemporary listeners in a stylish and accessible edition that brings history to life.

The universe is a dangerous place for humanity—and it's about to become far more dangerous. Three races that humans have clashed with before have allied to halt our expansion into space. Their linchpin: the turncoat military scientist Charles Boutin, who knows the CDF's biggest military secrets. To prevail, the CDF must find out why Boutin did what he did. Jared Dirac is the only human who can provide answers—a superhuman hybrid, created from Boutin's DNA, Jared's brain should be able to access Boutin's electronic memories.

In this, the most complete audio collection of works on financial mastery by Dr. DeMartini ever assembled, consisting of both studio recordings and compelling live seminar recordings, you’ll be introduced to many of John’s key strategies for financial mastery.

For a decade, peace has reigned in interstellar space. A tripartite agreement between the Colonial Union, the Earth, and the alien Conclave has kept the forces of war at bay, even when some would have preferred to return to the fighting and struggle of former times. For now, more sensible heads have prevailed – and have even championed unity. But now, there is a new force that threatens the hard-maintained peace: The Consu, the most advanced intelligent species humans have ever met, are on the cusp of a species-defining civil war.

Leo wanted to make something out of himself—and build dams. However, the world doesn't want dams. And it mostly doesn't want civil engineers. It doesn't want men who do any sort of building or fighting or grand design, it seems. So, when Leo finds his current girlfriend and boss being threatened by a brutal loan shark and all three of them get dragged through a portal to another world, it doesn't take long for him to decide this is the place for him. Plus, everyone has magic, and who wouldn't want that?

Recalled from the Great Crusade after Ullanor, Rogal Dorn and the VIIth Legion were appointed as the Emperor's praetorians - but only after the Warmaster's treachery was revealed did the full extent of that sacred duty become apparent. Now, the Solar System comes under attack for the first time since the war began, and many of the seemingly impregnable defences wrought by the Imperial Fists prove inadequate. With all eyes fixed firmly upon this new threat beyond the gates of Terra, who in turn will protect Dorn from the enemy within?

Professor John McWhorter of Columbia University takes you back through time and around the world, following the linguistic trails left by generations of humans that lead back to the beginnings of language. Utilizing historical theories and cutting-edge research, these 34 astonishing lectures will introduce you to the major language families of the world and their many offspring, including a variety of languages that are no longer spoken but provide vital links between past and present.

Zehn Jahre sind seit Johns letztem Besuch im Café vergangen und die Unbeschwertheit der Jugend ist längst vorbei. John kämpft mit dem Älterwerden. Auf dem Rückweg von der Beerdigung seines geliebten Patenonkels sucht er vor einem Unwetter Zuflucht in einer Unterführung und begegnet der fünfzehnjährigen Hannah. Gemeinsam entdecken sie aufs Neue das Café am Rande der Welt. Sein erster Besuch dort hat John nachhaltig verändert. Sein großes Lebensziel zu reisen und viel von der Welt zu sehen, hat er verwirklicht. Nun ist er erneut an einem Wendepunkt.

Im Sternenreich der Menschen rumort es: Der Thron der Imperatox wackelt. Die großen Handelshäuser wollen Grayland lieber früher als später beseitigt sehen, und auch die Kirche steht nicht mehr fraglos hinter ihrem Oberhaupt. Gleichzeitig schreitet der Zerfall des Imperiums weiter voran. Der erste Planet ist bereits von den interstellaren Strömen abgeschnitten, und bald droht auch allen anderen menschlichen Zivilisationen die Isolation – und damit ihr Untergang.

The first presidential debate of the 1960 presidential election between Vice President Richard Nixon, the Republican nominee, and Senator John F. Kennedy, the Democrat nominee, took place on Monday, September 26, 1960, in Chicago. The televised debate was moderated by Howard K. Smith of CBS. Questions were restricted to internal or domestic American matters.

Step into the golden age of imagination with A Vintage Science Fiction Short Stories Collection, a masterfully curated anthology featuring some of the most influential voices in classic science fiction. This timeless volume brings together visionary storytelling from Frank Herbert, Philip K. Dick, Fredric Brown, E. E. Smith, John W. Campbell Jr., Murray Leinster, Robert Sheckley, Stanley G. Weinbaum, and William Tenn—authors who helped shape modern speculative fiction.

In Viewpoint Diversity: What It Is, Why We Need It, and How to Get It, leading heterodox thinkers tackle one of the most urgent questions of our time: how to keep open inquiry and constructive disagreement alive amid rising conformity on both left and right. Spanning essays on higher education, politics, culture, and the arts, this bold collection offers both sharp diagnosis and practical solutions for cultivating genuine pluralism.

A semi-optimistic show where I try and formulate my thoughts about life mostly, tech, economics and possibly politics.

John Dodds and Dom Winters from marquettehoops.com, discuss all things Marquette Basketball. #mubb

Per quanto Fallon cerchi di controllarlo, il suo potere cresce costantemente, dominandola. In un impeto di disperazione chiede aiuto alla persona più improbabile, e viene perfidamente tradita nel peggiore dei modi. Ma nella sua vita rimane quel faro luminoso, la persona che riesce sempre ad aiutarla e a tirarla fuori dai guai quando tutti gli altri falliscono: Ariyon Madden, che ora deve decidere fino a che punto è disposto a spingersi per salvare la ragazza che ama e coloro che si è impegnato a proteggere.

In Practical Treatise of Fear, we explore the many facets of fear—its types, purposes, origins, consequences, and the remedies available. This insightful work offers guidance and hope for those who hold their faith close during these uncertain and tumultuous times. Drawing inspiration from Isaiah 354, we encourage those with anxious hearts to be strong and fearless, for God will come to bring solace and salvation. Join us on this journey to understand and conquer fear.

In this powerful Puritan classic, John Owen delves deep into the heart of sin and its impact on the Christian life. With piercing clarity and no tolerance for excuses, Owen challenges believers with the urgent call to “Be killing sin or sin will be killing you.” Join Stephen Escalera as he navigates this timeless message that speaks directly to the struggles we face today.