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Georgia O'Keeffe is famously known for her colorful, large paintings of flowers, but this artist's portfolio expands far beyond Jack-in-the-pulpits. In this book, young listeners will learn about O'Keeffe's childhood in Wisconsin and her years as a talented art school teacher. Her years as an artist in both New York and New Mexico, two areas that are heavily represented in her artwork, reveal O'Keeffe's influences. Explore the adventures that inspired O'Keeffe's paintings of skyscrapers, barns, skulls, flowers, and made her into an American art icon of the 20th century.

Due to his wide range of musical talent and an incomparable career spanning forty-nine years, Johnny Cash has been inducted into the Country, Rock and Roll, Rockabilly, and Gospel Halls of Fame. He also won 18 Grammys and 9 Country Music Association Awards. Who Was Johnny Cash? lets young listeners learn about every step in Johnny Cash's groundbreaking musical career. As one of the best-selling American musicians of all time, Cash, born JR Carter, was known for his rich, deep voice and musical style that featured a chugging, train-like beat.

By the time the United States joined the Second World War in 1941, the fight against Nazi and Axis powers had already been underway for two years. In order to win the war and protect its soldiers, the US Marines recruited 29 Navajo men to create a secret code that could be used to send military messages quickly and safely across battlefields. In this new book within the number one New York Times best-selling series, author James Buckley Jr. explains how these brave and intelligent men developed their amazing code.

Malala Yousafzai was a girl who loved to learn but was told that girls would no longer be allowed to go to school. She wrote a blog that called attention to what was happening in her beautiful corner of Pakistan and realized that words can bring about change. She has continued to speak out for the right of all children to have an education. In 2014, she won the Nobel Peace Prize.

The last thing the world needs is another podcast, Who Agrees? Join self-appointed pop culture consultants, flatmates and famously not romantically involved hosts Paul Black and Kendra McPherson as they offer their (well-informed, researched and balanced) opinions on various cultural phenomena - whilst always asking the question, ‘Who Agrees?’ New Episodes every Tuesday. You can find us on all the socials @WhoAgreesPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Washington Irving published The Legend of Sleepy Hollow in 1820, introducing the eerie Headless Horseman character to readers worldwide. Readers were both scared and intrigued by the horrific character, who is the ghost of a soldier who had been decapitated during the American Revolution. Now, the character is an American classic, featured in movies, television shows, cartoons, comic books, and even video games, thanks to his chilling story of a lone horseman seeking revenge.

This podcast is designed specifically for Latino and Latina entrepreneurs who aspire to achieve success by integrating Spiritual Intelligence into their business journey. We explore every facet of running a business while emphasizing the importance of building and sustaining a deep connection with the Divine.

Join Mike and a plethora of guests to discuss all things Doctor Who. I want to know what your favourite stories are! If you had to choose a Dud episode and a Stud episode per each New-Who Doctor, what would you pick? I'll allow an honourable mention or two as well, I'm nice like that. If you want to get involved, please slide on into my DM's and let's chat our way across the Whoniverse! Socials: https://linktr.ee/whofluxpod

On July 1, 1916, witnesses watched in horror as twenty-eight-year-old Charles Vansant was attacked and killed by a shark in shallow water off Beach Haven, New Jersey—the first recorded shark attack in American history. Scientists claimed a shark could not be responsible, but more deadly attacks soon followed along the Jersey Shore and up the freshwater Matawan Creek, setting off a nationwide panic that led the White House to declare a “War on Sharks.”

La era de los dinosaurios comenzó hace unos 250 millones de años. Al principio eran bastante pequeños, pero con el tiempo evolucionaron hasta convertirse en las variadas y fascinantes criaturas que hoy cautivan nuestra imaginación. ¡Lo que sabemos sobre los dinosaurios también está evolucionando! Hemos aprendido que algunos dinosaurios eran buenos padres, que a los dinosaurios les salían nuevos dientes cuando se les caían los viejos y que la mayoría de los dinosaurios caminaban sobre dos patas. ¡Incluso hemos descubierto que las aves son parientes modernos de los dinosaurios!

Entra en escena con Lin-Manuel Miranda en esta adición a la serie número uno en ventas del New York Times que explica cómo la leyenda de Broadway comenzó antes de Hamilton y Encanto. ¡Ahora en español! Lin-Manuel Miranda, nacido en Nueva York de padres puertorriqueños, fue un apasionado de las artes y la creatividad desde muy temprana edad. Se involucró en el teatro desde niño y escribió su primer musical de Broadway, In the Heights, mientras estaba aún en la universidad.

🎙️ Who Threw the Curve with Robert Ruiz🎙️ Diving deep into the social and political landscapes, Robert Ruiz brings his signature blend of sharp wit and humor to every episode of "Who Threw the Curve." Whether you're a seasoned news junkie or just looking for some fresh perspectives with a side of sarcasm, this podcast has something for everyone. Join us as we navigate the twists and turns of today's most pressing issues, one curveball at a time. Prepare to be informed, entertained, and occasionally outraged—it's all part of the ride.

Ladies Who Lead with Aabha Bakaya, is where we celebrate remarkable women who turned adversity into leadership. Join us in embracing resilience, tenacity, and real-life success stories. Why this show, you ask? Because we believe in the power of sharing and connecting, fostering empowerment and uplifting each other. This is not just a show; it's a celebration of strength, success, and the unique journeys of women who've shattered glass ceilings and paved the way for others.

In the winter of 1846-47, a group of eighty-seven pioneers heading from the Midwest to California found themselves snowbound in the Sierra Nevada mountain range with no way forward and no food or supplies. While forty-eight of the group members survived, the others perished due to extreme weather, starvation, and illness. To survive, the remaining people resorted to extreme measures...including cannibalism.

Katie Ledecky began swimming competitively at age six after watching her mother and brother in the pool. By age fifteen, she was setting records and winning gold medals at the 2012 Summer Olympics. And with each year, Katie improved her skills and her times in the water! The Summer 2024 Olympics in Paris will be Katie's fourth, and the world will be watching. With over seven Olympic gold medals, nineteen World Championship gold medals, and twenty-two overall medals at the World Aquatics Championships to her name, Katie has become the most decorated female swimmer in the world.

There have long been legends of a curse bestowed upon anyone who disturbs the final resting ground of an Egyptian pharaoh. Lore surrounding these curses claim that they may bring bad luck, illness, or even death. The legend of the curse of King Tutankhamun's tomb spread after odd circumstances and mysterious deaths seemed to follow Howard Carter's research team shortly after discovering and unsealing King Tut's tomb in 1922. It was one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all things Egyptian—including a desire for the very wealthy to own actual mummies.

Romance book readers recommending the books with the best spice, story and characters! From deep dark romances to fluffy slow burns, we are here for them all!

Join three friends, Lauryn, Lily and Jem discuss all areas of life, share their faith and love to laugh.

Ladies Who Lore is the only podcast that dives deep into urban legends and bottles of wine, hosted by Jessie Vane, Lindsay Whisler, and Sammy Winchester. Each week, the ladies trade off sharing a thrilling lore mixed with personal anecdotes, haunting ghost stories, and lots of laughs. Through light-hearted storytelling with hints of true crime, this podcast will leave you with full body chills and plenty of new wines to try!Have a local legend you'd like to share? Email the ladies at ladieswholorepod@gmail.com and maybe yours will be read in the next episode.Be sure to follow our socials to ...

Sixty years on from first becoming The Who and Keith Moon joining the band, The Who’s impact on the world is as strong today as it’s ever been. Join host Paul Bearman for a deep dive into the legacy of that nice rock and roll band from Shepherd’s Bush, London, featuring conversations with special guests connected to the band and other Who fans from around the world. Episodes released fortnightly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.