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Every few weeks in British politics, a columnist will reach for the word ‘unprecedented’ as a cabinet minister resigns or yet another inquiry is called. We have become so accustomed to turmoil that it is impossible to take a breath and see where we are headed. In this magisterial history, respected broadcaster and journalist Steve Richards puts the recent chaos into context and takes a step back to explore ten critical moments that have shaped modern Britain.

In his earlier best sellers Guns, Germs and Steel and Collapse, Jared Diamond transformed our understanding of what makes civilizations rise and fall. Now, in the final audiobook in this monumental trilogy, he reveals how successful nations recover from crisis through selective change - a coping mechanism more commonly associated with personal trauma.

Turning Points takes up the incredible Kalam story from where Wings of Fire left off. It brings together details from his career and presidency that are not generally known as he speaks out for the first time on certain points of controversy. It offers not only insight into an extraordinary personality but also a vision of how a country with a great heritage can become great in accomplishment, skills and abilities through effort, perseverance and confidence. It is a continuing saga, above all, of a journey, individual and collective, that will take India to 2020 and beyond as a developed nation.

This audiobook narrated by acclaimed archaeologist and best-selling author Eric Cline offers a breathtaking account of how the collapse of an ancient civilized world ushered in the first Dark Ages.

According to legend, the Roman emperor Nero set fire to his majestic imperial capital on the night of July 19, 64 AD and fiddled while the city burned. It’s a story that has been told for more than two millennia - and it’s likely that almost none of it is true. In Rome Is Burning, distinguished Roman historian Anthony Barrett sets the record straight, providing a comprehensive and authoritative account of the Great Fire of Rome, its immediate aftermath, and its damaging long term consequences for the Roman world.

Nikkei Asian Review is an Asia-focused English-language business journal from Nikkei - Asia’s largest independent business media group and Japan’s leading publisher of business and financial news. Nikkei Asian Review offers insights on business, finance, economic and political news, with in-depth analysis and commentary on influential companies around Asia. Designed for leaders around the world who are shaping the future of Asia, and anyone with an interest in knowing the real Asia, Nikkei Asian Review has been created to change the way Asia is reported in the global marketplace.

The UK's greatest female rock n roll legend, Lulu, has been in the music industry for over 60 years. She's seen people come, she's seen people go. She's seen people make it, break it, fake it. She has seen them rise, and she has seen them fall. And all the while she's had a curiosity - what is it that makes people tick? How have they got to where they are? Where does their motivation come from? Where do they get their resilience? When life throws curveballs, how have they overcome them? What are their turning points? In this brand-new project, Lulu sits down with guests to discuss the ...

Turning Points takes up the incredible Kalam story from where Wings of Fire left off. It brings together details from his career and presidency that are not generally known as he speaks out for the first time on certain points of controversy. It offers not only insight into an extraordinary personality but also a vision of how a country with a great heritage can become great in accomplishment, skills and abilities through effort, perseverance and confidence.

A ministry devoted to teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Tune in to hear the amazing testimony’s of those that has had their lives changed by the Grace and Love of the Living God.

Turning Points is an interview style podcast, released every-other week. Each episode is between 90-120 minutes. In each episode I, and my guest, break down the events of their life in order to find small decisions, that grew into major turning points in their lives. We discuss everything from childhood trauma, to their ability to live as happy, and (mostly) functioning adults.Everyone has a unique story to tell, and we give them the opportunity to do that in an environment free of judgement. My hope is that by the time you finish listening, you will have either gained a new perspective, or ...

We live in a nation and a world that is divided over so many things. Rather than focus on the many things that unite us, we search for the things that divide us. Instead of embracing our differences and being thankful for them, we choose to use them as a source of fuel to further ignite our anger towards another. I would like you to join me on a journey. I once heard a saying many times during my career in the Armed Forces, "Leave it better than you found it." That's what this is all about. My attempt to leave this broken and bitter world better than how I found it. To leave today better than ...

Here at Turning Point, our goal is to offer a large variety of high-quality sermons to college-aged young adults. We believe that the transitional years from high-school to adulthood are some of the most formative anyone will ever experience. The sermons we post are based on recommendations from college-aged young people, they are tuned specifically to the 18-25 year-old demographic, and come from preachers around the world. We believe that the sermons we post hold the potential to be a Turning Point in the life of anyone who listens. We're taking a brief hiatus from posting new content, but ...

Welcome to Historical Turning Points, the podcast that takes you on an exhilarating journey through the decisive moments that have forever altered the course of nations. In each episode, we dive deep into the annals of history to uncover the pivotal events that shaped our world, revealing how seemingly small moments can lead to monumental changes. The Power of a Moment Have you ever wondered how a single decision, a fleeting action, or an unexpected event can set off a chain reaction that transforms entire societies? Our podcast is dedicated to exploring these fascinating instances, where ...

We have all experienced vulnerability, such is life. The past does not have to hold us back, it is OK to look back but not stare. I regard myself to be a survivor, a product of my experience that informs and no longer suffocates me. If you want to hear a podcast with warts and all that speaks to courage and overcoming, this one is for you! www.jasvindersanghera.com

What are we? Are we divine heroes or feral beast? Perhaps, we are a bit of both. Join me, Thomas Mitchell, as we examine the people, events, and stories, both collective and individual that have shaped the human experience. Welcome to Turning Points!

Crosstalk is a recovery-focused podcast produced by Turning Point Recovery Community Center in Paducah, KY.

Turning Point with Mo Kheir is podcast interview series about the turning points in our lives that have changed us, for the better. Brought to you by betr media.

Many seekers can recall that point in time when they started to question the so called reality they were taught, that turning point of conditioned beliefs. What was the thought or feeling when your childhood programming no longer worked for you? Join Sean and Corrine as they discuss this thought provoking topic with world renowned teachers, authors and others who decided to find their own truth.

Humans are vastly unexplored territory. Paths they choose, sometimes nonchalantly, alter the course of their lives. We learn, and we find common ground, when we listen and walk those paths together. This podcast, to begin in 2023, will explore those real human stories, told in their own words.

Amy knew the climb was harder and longer for women. Tough, determined, and focused on her career, she persevered. Yet she didn't anticipate how gender barriers in male dominated systems could wear women down—even her. Amy was among women making bold career changes in 2021. Infinitely More is her journey to understand why. Amy’s story is an intriguing, thought-provoking, and heart-opening discovery of how a warrior career mom was lured into believing she could win over the system and beat the odds.