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Early in the morning of April 26, 1986, Reactor Number Four of the Chernobyl Atomic Energy Station exploded, triggering history’s worst nuclear disaster. In the 30 years since then, Chernobyl has become lodged in the collective nightmares of the world: shorthand for the spectral horrors of radiation poisoning, for a dangerous technology slipping its leash, for ecological fragility and for what can happen when a dishonest and careless state endangers not only its own citizens but all of humanity.

In September 2008 the Great Financial Crisis, triggered by the collapse of Lehman brothers, shook the world. A decade later its spectre still haunts us. As the appalling scope and scale of the crash was revealed, the financial institutions that had symbolised the West's triumph since the end of the Cold War, seemed - through greed, malice and incompetence - to be about to bring the entire system to its knees.

Intelligence is usually seen as the ability to think and learn, but in a rapidly changing world, there's another set of cognitive skills that might matter more: the ability to rethink and unlearn. In recent months, the pandemic has forced us all to reevaluate our assumptions about health and safety and multiple acts of police brutality have challenged most of us to reconsider our responsibility for fighting racism. Yet in our daily lives, too many of us still favor the comfort of conviction over the discomfort of doubt.

Ramble Book is about parenthood, boarding-school trauma, arguing with your partner, bad parties, confrontations on trains, friendship, wanting to fit in, growing up in the '80s, dead dads, teenage sexual anxiety, failed artistic endeavours, being a David Bowie fan and how everything you read, watch and listen to as a child forms a part of the adult you become. It’s also an audiobook about the joys of going off topic and letting your mind wander. And it’s about a short, hairy, frequently confused man called Adam Buxton.

A boon for booklovers, this audio set features funny, fantastical and poignant stories about people with unique and passionate connections to the written word.

Tony Roberts reads a hilarious Walter R. Brooks story about how Ed - a talking horse - became a voracious reader of adventure tales and mysteries. In a story by Italo Calvino, read by John Shea, a man tries to make the most of his beach holiday by reading and making love at the same time.

On several occasions, a half-dozen of Spider-Man's greatest enemies have banded together as the Sinister Six. Now, at the behest of a deadly benefactor known only as the Gentleman, the Chameleon has been tasked with assembling a new Sinister Six with the most ambitious scheme yet! Soon, he has recruited the Vulture, freed Electro and Dr. Octopus from prison, and been joined by the Gentleman's mysterious ward, Pity. That only leaves Mysterio, but the master of illusion has a plan of his own.

A podcast hosted by Adam Savage, 'CAST CRUSADE: The Quest to Meet Harrison Ford is available on ALL PLATFORMS inc. SPOTIFY, APPLE PODCASTS & CASTBOX. Each week, Adam will read stories sent in by Indy fans, find guests who are connected to the franchise to come on and share their tales as well as being THE place to submit the questions YOU would ask Harrison Ford as Adam aims to build the BIGGEST INDIANA JONES PODCAST IN THE WORLD so that by the time Indiana Jones 5 is released (30.06.2023), Harrison HAS to come on! This group is a celebration of all things Indiana Jones, it is OUR opportunity ...

Nashville Legends second baseman Gavin Scott's marriage is in major league trouble. He’s recently discovered a humiliating secret: His wife, Thea, has always faked the Big O. When he loses his cool at the revelation, it’s the final straw on their already strained relationship. Thea asks for a divorce, and Gavin realizes he’s let his pride and fear get the better of him. Welcome to the Bromance Book Club. Distraught and desperate, Gavin finds help from an unlikely source: a secret romance book club made up of Nashville's top alpha men.

An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, in 5 volumes, is the magnum opus of the Scottish economist and moral philosopher Adam Smith. First published in 1776, the book offers one of the world's first collected descriptions of what builds nations' wealth and is today a fundamental work in classical economics.View our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: www.solgood.org/subscribeThis is a Librivox Recording. All Librivox recordings are in the public domain.

In ways visible and invisible to their fellow recruits and conscripts, the experience of Jews was distinct from that of other soldiers who served in Lincoln's armies. Adam D. Mendelsohn draws for the first time upon the vast database of verified listings of Jewish soldiers serving in the Civil War collected by The Shapell Roster, as well as letters, diaries, and newspapers, to examine the collective experience of Jewish soldiers and to recover their voices and stories.

Your mom probably told you it's what on the inside that counts. Well, then she was never a competitive figure skater. Olympic medalist Adam Rippon has been making it pretty for the judges even when, just below the surface, everything was an absolute mess. From traveling to practices on the Greyhound bus next to ex convicts to being so poor he could only afford to eat the free apples at his gym, Rippon got through the toughest times with a smile on his face, a glint in his eye, and quip ready for anyone listening. Beautiful on the Outside looks at his journey.

Isabella Pasternack is a food person. She revels in the beauty of a perfectly cooked egg, she daydreams about her first meal at Chez Panisse, and every inch of her tiny apartment teems with cookbooks, from Prune to Cooking by Hand to Roast Chicken and Other Stories. What Isabella is not, unfortunately, is a gainfully employed person. In the wake of a disastrous live-streamed soufflé demonstration, Isabella is summarily fired from her job at a digital food magazine and must quickly find a way to keep herself in buckwheat and anchovy paste.

In Communities of Hope we discover how a Nottingham foodbank became more than just a resource, it became a community of hope. Christian-led social action ministries make a huge contribution to society. But how do we develop new communities where Jesus is known and loved from these activities? Tracing the story of his own experience working with a foodbank that expanded in many directions, author Nigel Adams shares how Hope House in Nottingham offers such an inclusive welcome to all that it has grown into a community of hope.

Drawing on original research in Hungarian, German and English, and first-hand accounts, diaries, interviews and archives, The Last Days of Budapest is a vivid, dramatic and moving account of the slow death of a cosmopolitan and beautiful European city and its eventual liberation. Adam LeBor brings the skills of a thriller writer to this spellbinding work of narrative history.

Where 2 friends discuss topics from sports, life, finance, etc from all angles but ultimately come to an understanding--by coming back to the middle. Your hosts: Derek and Rodney

Are you a business owner considering how to value or sell your defense industry business? Congratulations on taking this exciting step! Read More: https://adamnoble.com/preparing-your-defense-industry-business-for-a-successful-sale/

We feature tips and stories from industry professionals who specialize in making estate planning, end-of-life tasks, and transitions more manageable.

Welcome to Geometry Spot: Math Insights & Innovations, your ultimate podcast for exploring the fascinating world of geometry. Hosted by Adam, this series is dedicated to making geometry accessible, engaging, and relevant. Each episode delves into fundamental geometric concepts, practical applications, and interactive activities designed to enrich your understanding of shapes, sizes, and spatial relationships.From the basics of geometric principles to advanced problem-solving techniques, Geometry Spot covers it all. We bring you expert interviews, innovative teaching methods, and real-world ...

Welcome to Geometry Spot: Math Insights & Innovations, your ultimate podcast for exploring the fascinating world of geometry. Hosted by Adam, this series is dedicated to making geometry accessible, engaging, and relevant. Each episode delves into fundamental geometric concepts, practical applications, and interactive activities designed to enrich your understanding of shapes, sizes, and spatial relationships. From the basics of geometric principles to advanced problem-solving techniques, Geometry Spot covers it all.

What would you do if you weren't concerned with how others perceive you? Who would you be? Having the courage to be yourself and pursue your purpose requires vulnerability. This podcast details the conversations of two brothers Adam & Jarrod as they challenge themselves to face their fears and embrace the infinite potential of the universe.We also hope that this opens up a dialogue between someone in your life where you both can be vulnerable and share a new deep connection. New episodes every Sunday.