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With humor and sincerity, Yousafzai describes his life before the Talibanization of Mingora, scenes of his sons Khusal and Atal fighting kites on the roof, his progressive partnership with his wife, Toor Pekai, and the challenge of raising children in an unfamiliar country. After Malala was shot by the Taliban, the Yousafzai family was completely uprooted from their home in the Swat Valley and forced to start over in the United Kingdom. Now, Ziauddin expresses the complex pain and joy of his return, six years later, to the site of Malala's attack.

Beau is a genius Gnome with ambition; his inventions could change the world, if only his common sense could keep up. Meep is a Lynx, with inhuman gymnastics skills and a desire to do something more meaningful with her life than serve coffee. With the appearance of one bizarre stranger in their mundane little town in the Pacific Northwest, the destinies of Beau and Meep collide in the most unexpected ways.

Anna has always believed that her mother, Debbie, died 30 years ago on the night she disappeared. But when her father gets a strange note, she realises that she’s never been told the full story of what happened that night on the cliff. Confused and upset, Anna turns to her husband, Jack - but when she finds a love letter from another woman in his wallet, she realises there’s no-one left to help her, least of all her family. And then a body is found....

Cherished by a Father, coveted by a king, loved by an almost-priest; tormented by demons, tortured by a madman, hunted by a cult, hounded by her father. Mouse has survived it all. Despite Mouse's power, her father always wanted a son - and now, at long last, he has him. And Mouse has a brother, someone else in the world just like her. Hiding among a tribe of the Martu in the isolation of the Australian outback near the edges of Lake Disappointment, Mouse and Angelo have seemingly evaded at least one of the predators hunting them.

Join us, four black men, on the Heavy is the Head Podcast as we navigate life's complexities, from the mundane to the monumental. From the streets to the boardrooms, we're diving deep into the world of black culture, love, and entertainment. Get ready to laugh, learn, and chill with this energetic crew.FOLLOW US on INSTAGRAM www.instagram.com/heavyistheheadpodcast/

The year is 1903, and tenacious and spirited Aoi Ichi is sold to the most exclusive brothel in Kumamoto, Japan, becoming the protégée of Shinonome, the oiran, or the highest-ranking courtesan. Through Shinonome's teachings, fifteen-year-old Ichi begins to understand the intertwined power of sex and money. Education for a courtesan extends beyond the art of seduction, and as Ichi is taught to read and write she develops a voice that refuses to be dampened by the brothel's rigid hierarchy.

Brandy Coleman's face is flaming red. As the owner of a barn for retired horses, she's had her share of mishaps, but nothing can compare to this deeply embarrassing moment. She is looking up at a stranger who has the dreamiest hazel eyes she's ever seen, and a six pack beneath his open shirt that is making her toes curl. The problem? Her hose burst and squirted water everywhere, leaving her hair a tangled mess and her clothes absolutely drenched.

There's no denying that our workplaces are more diverse than ever. Age, race, gender - there are so many different perspectives and experiences being brought to the table. And the best employees and leaders know that harnessing the power of these differences will build stronger teams, ideas, and organizations. But how do we do this? If we all think, feel, and act so differently, how do we get anything done?

Drafting the Past is a podcast devoted to the craft of writing history. Each episode features an interview with a historian about the joys and challenges of their work as a writer.

If it isn't bad enough that Savannah Jones has succumbed to the old cliché of falling for her boss, now she's expecting his baby! Everyone knows that gorgeous, dynamic Rick Sullivan is a confirmed bachelor, wedded firmly to his work. So, convinced there's no happy ending for her, Savannah tries to resign quietly. Only, Rick won't let her go, for reasons he doesn't fully understand, and she won't marry him out of duty. It's stalemate! Unless this brooding boss can let go and tap in to his inner doting daddy....

This is a quintessentially American story of one man's journey through his career and life. Wall Street veteran Ben Carpenter chronicles the people he met, the experiences he had, the mistakes he made, and what he learned along the way. Listeners will encounter a colorful cast of real-life characters which include Big Hank, Hoops, Sweater Girl, The Zombies, Mr. Nuts, The Cheese, Deep Throat, and The RAT.

The only daily paranormal podcast you will ever need! We cover the weirdest of the weird and only the most obscure stories make the cut!

Despite peoples' attempts to persuade us, no weight loss diet is clearly superior. Not low carb, not keto, not low fat, not intermittent fasting. They all work for weight loss in the short term and tend to fizzle out in the long term. So, it's important to have other stronger, longer-lasting motivators that make us want to keep physically healthy. And the easiest way to do this is by introducing simple, effective habits.

Jules is a single woman in New York City, who panics when she learns that she's about to become the last one of her single friends. She's been a bridesmaid six times in the past five years, and after her own broken engagement, she vows to find a husband in 60 days! As part of a wacky scheme that she's cooked up to beat one of her best friends down the aisle, Jules embarks upon a series of humorous dating adventures in her quest to find her Mr. Right. Will she find true love in time?

Running from her past, Rachel answers an advert to be a live-in assistant to glamorous and eccentric author Dorothy Winters. But behind the closed doors of Dorothy's mansion, she quickly discovers that nothing is as it seems. When Dorothy's manuscript throws up striking similarities to events in Rachel's own life, she becomes convinced that the past she's tried to hide is catching up with her. Then the phone calls start. The parcel arrives. The blood shows up in the bathroom. And Dorothy's friend disappears....

Break free from narcissistic abuse, reclaim your self-esteem, and restore confidence, no matter how long you've suffered. Are you trapped in a cycle of narcissistic torment? Does the memory of manipulation haunt you, leaving you lost and overwhelmed? Do you long to be free to grow and confident, free from narcissistic control? Being a victim of narcissistic behavior is devastating, but you’re not alone. Studies suggest 6.2% of people have Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), causing widespread emotional distress.

You're sitting at a bar, restaurant, or some other public hangout. You can't help it, but you overhear a conversation. The content catches your ear. It's someone's personal story, struggle, and woes. Not to be a Nosey Nelly, you try to overhear this guy telling his table of buddies a horrendous tale of love, life, and betrayal. It sounds like he went through an ordeal. It's free gossip. It's juicy news. It's also comforting to hear you weren't alone in your nasty blowout relationship.

Karriere oder Liebe? In Bobs Café muss Harvey seine Entscheidung überdenken. Die weihnachtliche Gay Romance lässt Herzen höher schlagen! Für den erfolgreichen Geschäftsmann Harvey hat sein Job absolute Priorität. Wer etwas erreichen will, muss hart arbeiten – da bleibt keine Zeit für Privates. Weihnachten in Alaska? Kein Problem, wenn es darum geht, einen neuen Kunden zu gewinnen. Das Fest der Liebe kann man schon mal ausfallen lassen, schließlich ist es in Harveys Augen ohnehin überbewertet.

While on a plane ride with his wife’s friend, Ron Carpenter discovered that he could handle the plane fairly well and was hooked on flying since then. With much vigor to chase after his newly found course, he took the hard way of becoming a pilot of his own aircraft.

Known as the age of democracy, the 19th century witnessed the extension of the franchise and the rise of party politics. As Daniel Carpenter shows, however, democracy in America emerged not merely through elections and parties, but through the transformation of an ancient political tool: the petition. A statement of grievance accompanied by a list of signatures, the petition afforded women and men excluded from formal politics the chance to make their voices heard and to reshape the landscape of political possibility.