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Why do great novels, poems and plays move us and excite us? How can they change the way we look at ourselves and the world? What do these authors have to teach us? Why do they matter? There are no better answers to these questions than those provided by the authors themselves. We want to let them speak. Professing Literature is not a broad summary of major works. Instead, it will zero in on one or two key passages, looking at them closely in order to figure out what is at stake. The goal will be to appreciate an author’s brilliance by seeing him or her in action. We will unpack key phrases, ...

In this new short biography of Ulysses S. Grant, leading scholars provide an accessible introduction to Grant and his legacy. Grant led Federal forces to victory in the Civil War, was the first modern American president, and authored his memoirs, which would eventually become one of the greatest books of nonfiction by an American author. The authors present a thematic exploration of Grant, providing the necessary insight to appreciate Grant and correct the myths that for too long clouded his true importance.

Everything you need to know about working from home. This book is based on six years of experience working from home, with experience working for a multinational company all the way through to working for myself. Here I highlight the joys and the pitfalls of working from home so that you can decide if this kind of lifestyle is really for you! The book also provides a number of different and popular working from home fields such as blogging/vlogging and freelancing along with tips and tricks to keep you productive.

This audiobook is about introverts and how they deal with entrepreneurship. It's an eye opener for those who don't understand how introverts start and run a business.

The Lord Mayor Show is a landmark event in London’s annual calendar, held on the second Saturday of November. It is one of if not the oldest and greatest unrehearsed processions in the world. Lucy & the Lord Mayor Show is a story written by David Williams. It records such a day enjoyed by a young girl and her mother.

In this book filled with exclusive interviews with Canadian astronauts and key players in the Canadian space program, Elizabeth Howell showcases how a little space program is making it big in the universe.

Contrary to most conventional management wisdom, The 7 Non-Negotiables of Winning looks beyond employee skills and background and to identify the true game-changing character traits for creating a winning culture. Based on the author's methodology for what abilities drive decisions and actions within his own company, The 7 Non-Negotiables of Winning details how respect, belief, loyalty, commitment, trust, courage, and gratitude play an integral part to multiple key business outcomes.

Original poetry by David Williams, heard through many voices. Readings include the author, guests, and AI voices, exploring sea, memory, work, weather, loss, survival, and many other aspects of life

In this episode, David and John sit down to talk about the essentials of professional logo design. From pricing and process to ownership rights and client expectations, John explains how his services help businesses create logos that are simple, memorable, and versatile. Whether you’re launching a new business or refreshing your brand, this quick chat will give you a clear view of what to expect from quality logo design services.

Retro Theatre Presents brings you original audio dramas inspired by the golden age of radio. Expect rocket ships, adventures to, evocative storytelling. Written and produced by David Williams, each episode revives the magic of classic radio theatre with a modern twist.

The Turning Point brings together ten powerful true accounts of people who faced collapse—and chose to fight their way back. These aren't abstract lessons or tidy transformations. They're honest, unfiltered experiences from individuals who had every reason to give up, but didn’t.

Callie Wind, single mom and owner of a quirky Texas amusement park, dreams of a carousel life, but her dead patriarch is determined to keep her on a chaotic thrill ride. He delights in their spectral arguments from beyond the grave. Her estranged daughter Sophie—now a televangelist with a knack for pyramid schemes—wriggles her way back into Callie's life with plans to turn the park into a shrine to her own ego. Caught between the old man's ghostly antics and Sophie's snake oil scams, Callie's life is like snow cone syrup on pony droppings.

Not far from Seattle skyscrapers live 150-year-old clams, more than 250 species of fish, and underwater kelp forests as complex as any terrestrial ecosystem. For millennia, vibrant Coast Salish communities have lived beside these waters dense with nutrient-rich foods, with cultures intertwined through exchanges across the waterways. Transformed by settlement and resource extraction, Puget Sound and its future health now depend on a better understanding of the region's ecological complexities. 

In the crowded field of leadership literature, "Pulling the String: Unraveling Bad Leadership" emerges as a pioneering exploration into the dark underbelly of leadership. Where most works celebrate the qualities of successful leadership, this insightful book takes a bold dive into the realm of ineffective, unethical, and destructive leadership, addressing a crucial gap in our understanding of leadership dynamics.

From twenty-two-year naval and marine veteran Montel Williams comes a page-turning history of how one World War II aircraft carrier’s crew defied all odds, redefining the very meaning of what it means to struggle, persevere and survive. 1944. The USS Intrepid set sail on its first combat...

Join host David Williams as he sits down with top experts across business, health, tech, mindset, and more—asking the questions you actually want answered. Each episode dives deep, but stays down-to-earth, offering practical insights through relaxed, real talk. Whether you're looking for advice, inspiration, or just a better way to think about what’s next, this show brings you trusted voices and unfiltered wisdom from the people who’ve been there.New episodes weekly. Pull up a seat—we saved you one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facts Over Feelings is the unapologetic conservative podcast cutting through the noise with truth, logic, and bold conversations.Hosted by David Williams - entrepreneurs and freedom-lovers who believe in faith, family, and facts, this show dives deep into politics, business, and self-development—without the woke filters or media spin. If you're tired of emotional narratives, media manipulation, and political correctness, this podcast is your home for clear thinking and courageous dialogue.Because truth doesn’t care about your feelings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...

The Get A Kick AFL podcast, featuring comedian Ash Williams and AFL reporter David Zita, who are having a crack at a footy podcast because there aren't enough of them already.

For award-winning natural history writer David B. Williams, to be connected to a place you need to pause and look deeply at it. Wild in Seattle is Williams's delightful journey of discovery in this city where not only is nature all around, it's also written in the stones of the urban landscape. Explore the geologic history of glaciers, tsunamis, earthquakes, and volcanoes as well as the ways humans shape the Seattle topography. From backyards to downtown, watch for coyotes, crows, seals, otters, owls, and so much more wildlife who also call the region home.