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Fishers of Men is the true account of secret operations in Northern Ireland carried out by the British Army's most clandestine unit. It tells the unique story, through Rob Lewis' own extraordinary experiences, of an essential instrument in the fight against terrorism, that of covert intelligence gathering. The men and women who work in this field are a special breed who undertake hazardous risks with unflinching tenacity and professionalism - the price of negligence is high and the need for secrecy must be preserved even at the expense of personal relationships.

Der Mann, in den ich mich verliebt hatte, und mit dem ich sogar verlobt war, war ein Betrüger, und als er durch einen dummen Zufall erwischt wurde, kam plötzlich sein Wahnsinn zum Vorschein. Mein Leben bestand nur noch aus Schikanen und es wurde immer unerträglicher. Je mehr ich nachforschte, desto mehr Scheußlichkeiten deckte ich auf.

As Elizabeth Anscombe, Philippa Foot, Mary Midgley, and Iris Murdoch labored to make a place for themselves in a male-dominated world, as they made friendships and families, and as they drifted toward and away from each other, they never stopped insisting that some lives are better than others. Drawing on a cluster of recently opened archives and extensive correspondence and interviews with those who knew them best, Benjamin Lipscomb traces the lives and ideas of four friends who gave us a better way to think about ethics, and ourselves.

Murdoch vivió en Londres desde que tenía apenas unos meses, pero se definió siempre como irlandesa o anglo-irlandesa. Estudió en pleno auge de la filosofía analítica y quedó deslumbrada por el existencialismo sartreano. Fue tutora en Oxford durante más de catorce años y abandonó su puesto para dedicarse a escribir novelas de gran popularidad.

Mitten im Leben wird die Autorin mit einer tödlichen Diagnose und der ihr noch kurzen verbleibenden Lebenszeit konfrontiert. Sie blickt zurück auf ihr Leben, ihre große Liebe und ihre Familie und versucht, unsere aller Welt im neuen Licht zu sehen, um Sterben zu lernen. Dabei erkennt sie, dass wahre Schönheit nur im Lichte der Vergänglichkeit sichtbar und das Leben in all seiner Tiefe nur angesichts des Todes erfahrbar wird.

In 1939, when John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath was published, it became an instant bestseller and a prevailing narrative in the nation's collective imagination of the era. But it also stopped the publication of another important novel, silencing a gifted writer who was more intimately connected to the true experiences of Dust Bowl migrants. In Riding Like the Wind, renowned biographer Iris Jamahl Dunkle revives the groundbreaking voice of Sanora Babb.

Iris Fisher Smith's stories of family, friends, and health will show the importance of sticking together with those you love. She had an Italian grandmother, who, in her teens, idolized Bonnie and Clyde; a father who was friends with Leonard Nimoy; a mother who attended school with the Boston Strangler, and more. This family provides a rich history that shaped the author's life and personality. When Life becomes challenging, this is the time we need each other the most. It is important to laugh and play together and enjoy each other’s company.

Charmian Kittredge London (1871–1955) was the epitome of a modern woman. Free-spirited and adventurous, she defied modern expectations of femininity. Today she is best known as the wife of the famous American author Jack London, yet she was a literary trailblazer in her own right. This biography is the first book to tell the complete story of Charmian’s life—freed from the shadow cast by her famous husband.

Iris Chang, the best-selling author of The Rape of Nanking and a tireless human-rights activist, symbolized strength to many in the literary and social-justice worlds. Her fearless reputation made it all the more shocking when she committed suicide in 2004 at age 36. Long-time friend Paula Kamen reveals for the first time the private Iris behind the bold, international celebrity. She offers a tribute to the lost heroine while attempting to explain Iris' tragic psychological decline.

In this book, the author focuses on explaining how both a history of racial inequality and America’s failure to rectify said shameful history continue to impact young African American students today. This is shown through relatable yet never before documented personal stories of how the author navigated through an educational system that is not tailored to the needs of Black and brown students. This can be seen through stories told by the author such as how teachers in rural communities fail to understand their Black students due to a lack of resources.

Learn about the life experiences of a 15 year old biracial author growing up in a multi-racial household with parents of the opposite race. Examine the differences and challenges being overcome in everyday life in order to understand what makes Iris, Iris.

Iris the Real Estate Lady can't leave her house because of the Virus, so she started a podcast, recorded from the bunker.

Fresh out of the Israeli Army, 20-year-old Iris Bahr decides to follow in the footsteps of many before her and backpack through Asia. Only unlike the average traveler, she has more in mind than just seeing the sights: She is on a desperate mission to lose her virginity. Dork Whore is a fresh and funny memoir about a young woman whose quirky personality and embarrassing neuroses always seem to get in the way of her getting what she wants.

Conversations with Iris isn't just a podcast, it’s a vibe. With Iris bringing conversations to life with everyday people doing extraordinary things, adding pizzazz, soul, and love. Whether we’re diving deep or laughing loud, your story gets the spotlight it deserves, real, raw, and unforgettable.

This podcast delves into various topics ranging from faith, family, friendships, travel, relationships, motherhood, singlehood and all that that entails!! Specifically for women like me...women over 40, mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts, wives or future wives! Lol! Women trying to live their very best life and to be the best version of themselves but who may face challenges along the way. This show isn't for put together perfect women. This show is for women like me who have days that they are a HOT mess! This podcast is meant to inspire and let you know that you are not alone!

New York Times bestselling author Iris Krasnow reflects with humor and heart on her summer camp experiences and the lessons she and her fellow campers learned there that have stayed with them throughout their lives. Iris Krasnow was 8 years old when she first attended sleep-away camp, building...

Como o mesmo rio não banha o mesmo homem duas vezes, a mesma mulher não visita a mesma cidade duas vezes. Luciana Gualda é como todo grande viajante: conheceu muitos lugares, aprendeu sobre pessoas e culturas, mas o que realmente a marcava era como aqueles destinos a mudaram por dentro. Desde suas memórias de infância até suas últimas aventuras, ela nos relata como as aventuras que viveu e os locais que visitou tiveram alguma influência sobre ela e, ao revisitar alguns, como eles já não eram os mesmos, pois ela mesma se tornara outra pessoa.

Perched on the fire escape in the Bronx in the 1980s, Iris V. Fernandez and her daughter, Taina Carrero, were dreaming beyond their surroundings. That fire escape was more than just metal frames; they were places of reflection, resilience, and hope—symbols of survival in a neighborhood that tested them daily. Today, Iris, a retired nurse turned published author/ consultant, and Taina, an award-winning Realtor, international investor, and small business owner, return to those roots to share their story with the world through From the Fire Escape Podcast

Als bei Miss Norma 2015 im Alter von 90 Jahren Gebärmutterkrebs diagnostiziert wurde, riet man ihr zu einer Operation, zu Bestrahlung und Chemotherapie. Doch Norma - nach sieben Ehejahrzehnten erst frisch verwitwet - dachte nicht daran, ihrem Ende in einem Krankenhausbett entgegen zu dämmern. Sie richtete sich zu ihrer vollen Größe von eineinhalb Metern auf und sagte ihrem Arzt: "Ich bin neunzig Jahre alt, ich gehe auf Reisen!"

Semi-erfolgreiches Ex-Model trifft auf IT-Schnecke. Klingt komisch ? Ist auch so. Iris wurde von Manu in den Podcast gezwungen, die gerne ne A,B oder Z Prominenz wäre. Aber FAIL. Ob man lieber jedem seinen Toilettengang ankündigen würde oder wie das Leben mit 3 Brüsten wäre, wird in den kuriosen Tripple Fs (FailFluencerFragen) besprochen. Trash Talk, gemixt mit einer Ladung Daily Struggle, Trends & Flops aus Social Media und wilden Geschichten aus dem Leben von Manu und Iris. Anstrengend? JA FAIL? ... Lachen? Vorprogrammiert :) Jede Woche eine Folge, Freitag ist FAILtag!