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"Welcome to Rockwell Land," writes Deborah Solomon in the introduction to this spirited and authoritative biography of the painter who provided 20th-century America with a defining image of itself. As the star illustrator of The Saturday Evening Post for nearly half a century, Norman Rockwell mingled fact and fiction in paintings that reflected the we-the-people, communitarian ideals of American democracy. But who was this man who served as our unofficial "artist in chief" and bolstered our country's national identity?

Twelve Years a Slave is the true story of Solomon Northup: born a free black man in New York State, and sold into slavery after being tricked in 1841. Unable to convince anyone he is not a slave, Solomon spent 12 years in bondage, before finally being set free. Northup’s memoir, recounting details of the slave markets and the harsh life on plantations, was used in the struggle to abolish slavery in the United States.

The fascinating, behind-the-scenes story of Franklin Roosevelt's attempt to pack the Supreme Court has special resonance today as we debate the limits of presidential authority.

12 Years a Slave is the harrowing account of a Black man, born free in New York State, who was drugged, kidnapped, and sold into slavery in 1841. Having no way to contact his family, and fearing for his life if he told the truth, Solomon Northup was sold from plantation to plantation in Louisiana, toiling under cruel masters for twelve years before meeting Samuel Bass, a Canadian who finally put him in touch with his family, and helped start the process to regain his freedom.

Success has many pathways. Punctuality, time management, hard work, positive thinking, and tireless effort: these are the several tools that I need to reach my ultimate goal. And this audiobook teaches all these. If you believe in the single minded pursuit of success, as I do, then you must listen to this book over and over. Go ahead. Put on your headphones and download this book. Your journey to success has begun. All the best!

Twelve Years a Slave is the autobiographical account of Solomon Northup, an African American who was born free in New York in the early 1800s. In 1841, Solomon Northup was captured and forced into slavery for a period of twelve years. Northup's account is detailed in its account of life on a cotton and sugar plantation and the daily routine of slave life during the first part of the 19th century.

Are you weighed down by the burden of your work commitments? Do your goals elude you despite your best plans, your hard work, and your talent? Perhaps you are not Mr. Perfect. Perhaps you lack the discipline, the manners, the pleasant disposition to transform your dreams into reality. Here's an audiobook that will help you prepare for job interviews or to project the image of Mr. Perfect.

Most of us believe in playing safe. "Safety first" is the policy of the fainthearted, and many belong to this category. But life is something to be savored, enjoyed, experienced - not lived timidly, anxiously, like a batsman playing for a draw in a one-day cricket match!

Customers demystified! The truth and nothing but the truth! Simply the best thinking on how you can move customers to buy... buy more... and keep on buying! This book reveals 50 bite-size, easy-to-use techniques for finding and keeping highly profitable customers.

An audiobook in the Tamil language. Life is a song. Say goodbye to fatigue and tension and waltz through life, fresh as a daisy, no matter how hard the going. Listen to this audiobook containing Sibi Solomon's formula for constant energy. Reap its benefits. Get fresh!

Details of a free man from New York state who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the deep south. The work was published eight years before the Civil War. The memoir has been adapted into two film versions.

Writing for yourself is an incredible way to heal your heart, find happiness, and reconnect with the things that matter most. Journaling and freewriting can bring you a deeper level of self-awareness, allowing you to truly know who you are. Heart, Sass & Soul will show you how to develop a writing practice that nurtures inner strength and promotes a rich, fulfilled life.

Solomon Northup was born in the early 1800s in New York as a free man. He lived as a free man for over 30 years, until he was tricked into moving to Washington, DC, by men offering him a job as a musician. Once he made it to DC, he was kidnapped and sold into slavery in Louisiana, where he was forced to work on a plantation until he could make his escape. 12 Years a Slave was a fast best-seller when it was published just eight years before the Civil War, and is an integral text from the time period.

The Attempted Murder of Teddy Roosevelt casts this event in a darker light. John Hay, the Secretary of State, finds himself in pursuit of a would-be assassin, investigating the motives of TR’s many enemies, including political rivals and the industrial trusts. He crosses paths with luminaries of the day, such as best-pal Henry Adams, Emma Goldman, J.P. Morgan, Mark Hanna, and (as an investigatory sidekick) the infamous Nellie Bly, who will help Hay protect the man who wants to transform a nation.

Faith Newsome has it all: a loving husband, beautiful daughter, and a stable life as the owner of a thriving shoe boutique in Washington, DC. Yet a part of her feels as if she’s not who she seems to be, as if she’s living a lie. When Faith gets kidnapped by a group of goons while walking to her car, she suddenly remembers who she is - not the suburban wife and mother whom she convinced herself to be, but Champagne, the daughter of one of the most ruthless killers and drug dealers in New York City who went missing and was presumed dead years prior.

Highly skilled 10x talent brings at least 10 times the value to your organization. By understanding how to attract, manage, and retain these sought-after individuals, your business will become more agile, innovative, and experience transformational growth. 10xers can tackle a company’s...

Told through the powerful stories of Black lives that were ravaged by racism, this manifesto holds 10 demands to rectify racial injustice Told through his perspective as an activist, acclaimed commentator Solomon Jones tells the stories of real people whose lives and deaths pushed the Black...

Love is ON the Air... Shay Goldstein arbeitet seit fast zehn Jahren bei ihrem Lieblingsradiosender in Seattle. Aber seit Kurzem gerät sie immer wieder mit ihrem neuesten Kollegen aneinander, Dominic Yun, der meint, alles besser zu wissen. Als sie ihrem Boss ein Konzept für eine Talkshow vorschlägt, ist der begeistert. In "Ex Talk" soll ein ehemaliges Paar miteinander plaudern und Beziehungstipps geben. Nur kommt ihr Boss dann auf die wirklich blöde Idee, Shay und Dominic als dieses Ex-Paar auszugeben. Die Hörer lieben Shay und Dom. Und Shay und Dom verlieben sich ineinander.

Keys to a Sacred Place is an inner journey of self-discovery! The intent is to enable listeners to seek self-awareness, actualization, and a deeper understanding of their individual spirituality, providing perspectives and insights as a guide to follow in this journey of self-discovery.

Three Pacific Northwest sisters. One lifelong obsession with the bizarre. Born and raised in the land of towering evergreens, rain-soaked legends, and undeniable strangeness, we’ve been chasing weird stories since childhood. From local lore to the farthest corners of the globe, Once Upon a Weird is your cozy corner for all things uncanny. Each week, we uncover the curious, the chilling, and the just plain inexplicable—because if it’s weird enough, we’ll find it and talk about it. Gather ‘round as we share the tales that make you question reality, laugh at the absurd, and maybe keep ...