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The Finish Line is a transforming and inspiring story about Tiffany, who thinks small chats with friends at lunchtime in school are all she will recall when she looks back on her school days. Her running and hard work bring about supportive people who change the ways she sees herself, her mother, and the world around her.

What is sentimentality, and where did it come from? For acclaimed scholar and biographer Fred Kaplan, the seeds were planted by the British moral philosophers of the eighteenth century. The Victorians gained from them a theory of human nature, a belief in the innateness of benevolent moral instincts; sentiment, in turn, emerged as a set of shared moral feelings in opposition to both scientific realism and the more ego-driven energies of Romanticism.

Ella never leaves work early. She loves her copy of Strunk & White. She buttons her shirt up to the top. She buys beige furniture. She pays her bills on time and always says hello to her neighbors. If she were a superhero, her alter-ego would be SuperPoliteGirl. She doesn’t have any vices—as long as swearing in Italian doesn’t count.

Lacy Fields is the wife of a prominent Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, a dedicated mother of three, and an absolutely fabulous decorator to the stars. But when her husband is accused of slaying a young wannabe actress, Lacy finds out she has a killer instinct for hunting down murderers as well as antique furniture.

Karen Glass, an American high school graduate, is visiting a kibbutz in Northern Israel. She meets Mikki who lives on the kibbutz, and they become passionately involved. They fall in love, but on her birthday, while they are on a tour of the Upper Galilee, she suddenly disappears from his car.

Unencumbered by religious agendas and pat answers, Encountering the Edge satisfies our curiosity concerning what people believe in, shrug their shoulders at, laugh at, and most care about as they face Act 3, Scene 3, of their lives. Join Chaplain Kaplan as she visits her hospice patients, and share her sense of adventure and openness to the experience. The author also reveals the inner workings of a hospice agency from a chaplain's viewpoint both on the road and in the office.

Emily Unleashed: A Critical Thinking Show for The Broken Science Initiative Critical thinking is in the toilet. Americans, lacking the will to challenge conventional wisdom, are blindly deferring more and more autonomy to perceived authorities. Curiosity and a healthy rebellious attitude, once a mainstay in the American zeitgeist, are now perceived as dangerous traits. Individuals who challenge authority face dire consequences including public humiliation, private isolation, job loss, and excommunication from their peer-groups. If we’re to have any hope of returning to a nation of innovators...

A delightfully funny and moving novel about the singular life of a cantankerous Jewish-American writer and anarchist troublemaker, as remembered by his daughter. In 1972, sixty-four-year-old Ezra Slavin's heart gives out at an anti-war rally. A contentious and irascible Jewish-American writer, anarchist, and inadvertent guru to discontented youth, he leaves behind a large extended family of ex-wives, lovers, and children, most of whom had cut all ties with the infuriating intellectual provocateur years earlier.

The Bulls REKAP Podcast is hosted by longtime Chicago Sun-Times Bulls beat writer Joe Cowley. Cowley dives deep into the Chicago Bulls, both on and off the court with his unabashedly, honest style. Cowley will have guests, both from the Bulls and around the league as he brings an educated and frank approach to the Bulls REKAP Podcast, a presentation of the REKAP channel.

Welcome to ShopTok Live, your ultimate guide to mastering TikTok Shop and live selling! Dive into the dynamic world of social e-commerce as we unlock the secrets to building a successful TikTok Shop, driving engagement, and boosting sales.Hosted by the experts at MomentIQ, the leading agency specializing in TikTok Shop marketing, ShopTok Live is your go-to resource for everything you need to thrive in the social commerce space. Each episode features valuable insights, practical tips, and exclusive interviews with top creators who are crushing it on TikTok Shop.What You’ll Learn:Getting ...

A podcast where two pals journey through the works of manga superstar group CLAMP, one project at a time.

Ever wondered what success actually means? How do you get it? And how do you keep it? We all want it, yet sometimes it feels only some of us get to have it. Theresa Lambert and Blair Kaplan Venables are two badass entrepreneurs, bestselling authors, coaches and biz mentors, who’ve had success, felt success, questioned our own success and reclaimed it. Let’s be real for a hot minute, 2020 has been a rollercoaster ride, and many people started to wonder if they'll lose the things that “made” them successful. So we got curious, raw and real about what success is truly about. Can ...

You are young, ambitious, college-educated and a feminist. Your new job is in television. To climb the ranks, you do whatever it takes. You know the rules of this world. When someone senior tells you how pretty you look, you smile and thank him—and make a mental note never to wear that dress alone with him again. When whispers start to circle that your office might have 'a bit of a rape problem', and your close friend confesses her own unsettling encounter, you know there is plenty to gain from staying silent, and all too much to lose through speaking out.

Loose Woman tells of a life-changing year - 1979 - when Beth Kaplan, a successful actor, surprised herself by agreeing to live and work with a group of intellectually disabled men in France. In this intimate, sometimes hilarious memoir, she leaves behind the backstage and bars of the Canadian theatre scene to embark on an extraordinary odyssey of self-discovery and redemption.

Has anyone ever told you gamers out there that your time would be better spent studying? Well, don't let go of that joystick just yet! Turns out, advancing to that next level of Super Mario Brothers has a similar effect on your brain as getting an A on your spelling test. Video games have been successful at training elite groups in the US military and future doctors. Discover how they can help boost your brain power too!

You might think that working in the video game industry is all fun and, well, games. Jobs like combat designer and animator sound pretty exciting. But do you know what it really takes to do one of these jobs? Do you have the skills? The knowledge? Are you ready to work hard? Game designers create the images, sounds, and action that gamers enjoy. Find out if you can handle a job in this fast-paced industry.

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The weekly podcast about crimes culpable, people peculiar and illnesses interesting, with Dr Robert M. Kaplan; forensic psychiatrist, writer and historian.Listeners will be delving into true crime topics from doctors and nurses who kill, to the minds of assassins, political mass murders & more!For more information on Dr Robert M. Kaplan visit: www.rkaplan.com.auEnjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Beaches Podcast is your ultimate guide to exploring the world’s most stunning shorelines! Each episode takes you on a journey to uncover hidden gems, travel tips, and fascinating stories from the world’s best beaches. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or just dreaming of your next getaway, we’ve got insider interviews, destination spotlights, and everything you need to know to make the most of your beach adventures. Dive in with us for sun, sand, and endless inspiration!

The Beaches Podcast is your ultimate guide to exploring the world’s most stunning shorelines! Each episode takes you on a journey to uncover hidden gems, travel tips, and fascinating stories from the world’s best beaches. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or just dreaming of your next getaway, we’ve got insider interviews, destination spotlights, and everything you need to know to make the most of your beach adventures. Dive in with us for sun, sand, and endless inspiration!