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At first sight, modern-day Egypt is an unruly and chaotic place: a cacophony of sounds, an overload of smells, and a swirling visual feast. Ancient church domes and medieval minarets share the same space with fast-food chains and chic air-conditioned cafes. Egyptian society has undergone dramatic changes in recent years, yet tradition and deeply conservative views prevail. Culture Smart! Egypt explores the codes and paradoxes of Egyptian life, outlines the country's history, and shows the forces that have shaped its sensibility.

In 1672, Henry Morgan took 36 ships and 2,000 men to sack Panama City for a $1 billion plunder and 600 slaves. Afterward, Morgan cheated his men, disappearing with nearly the entire treasure, and 200 slaves on three ships never to be seen again. Morgan alone survived as a haunted man who hid away in drunken debauchery, and burned his log books to keep the world from learning the terrifying truth. True story. Three hundred years later, Sophia Martinez discovers odd relics hidden within a 200-year Roatan Island family home that reopens a legacy of disappearance, dementia and death.

In Return to the Sky, Tina Morris, one of the first women to engage in a raptor reintroduction program, shares her remarkable story that is as much about the human spirit as it is about birds of prey.

Andrew Williams’s perfect Delray Beach house has become a pressure cooker. He and his wife, Amy, are struggling to conceive, and it’s fracturing their marriage. When a chance encounter reunites him with Kathryn Moretti, the former love of his life, Kathryn confesses that Andrew is already a father—of a son he didn’t know existed. Though Kathryn’s deception sends him reeling, their secret meetings quickly rekindle old obsessions.

After a difficult start, Caden Payne—the top commander in the Welsh Mafia Organization—is ready to turn over a new leaf. And with that resolution comes his biggest mission yet—full management of a multi-billion-dollar private security training base. The only problem? In order to get the funding, he’s been paired up with the daughter of the project’s beneficiary—their biggest competitor and rival, Johansen Enterprises. Circe Johansen isn’t his type. And he’s definitely not interested in her like that, despite having to work closely with her to complete his mission.

Will ist wild entschlossen, wieder nach Mako Island zu fahren. Er will herausfinden, was mit ihm in der Vollmondnacht dort in der Höhle geschehen ist. Er bittet Rikki um Hilfe, doch die behauptet, sie würde die Höhle nicht wiederfinden. Bella dagegen will herausbekommen, was Will wirklich weiß. Sie verspricht ihm, den Eingang zur Höhle zu zeigen.

Something sinister is afoot, but where? The arrival of a gun-toting stranger in a little Western town causes quite a stir. Who is this man? What is he after? And most importantly, which side of the law is he on? Jim Wood likes the look of the area, but before he can think of settling down, he'll have to finish the business that brought him here. With doubt and suspicion on every side, can he find the answers he needs? Or will evil win out before the truth is revealed?

When the body of a young girl washes up on the shores of the French Broad River, Cord McRae, newly elected sheriff of Acre County, Tennessee, suspects her death might be connected to the Glad Earth Farm, a commune just outside the small town of Falston.

Being Bubbly is a weekly podcast for conversations about life transitions, mental health and keeping the best pieces of yourself through each phase of life. For me, that means staying “bubbly” - a word that was used to describe me as a kid, that’s taken on a new meaning here. I want Being Bubbly to tackle all the information I was looking for myself during postpartum, so people in the same phase of life can find support, connection and a place to unwind. Pop some bubbly, and join me soon. XO, Taylor

Welcome to When Beauty and Spirit Align with hosts Catt Haines and Tracy Lynn Morris. Join them bi-weekly as they explore how beauty—seen and unseen—can transform and elevate our lives! As they share their expertise to cultivate beauty in minds, bodies, and surroundings, you will discover how experience a deeper alignment with your true self Get ready to be inspired and learn how to live with more grace, harmony, and intention! Remember, true beauty begins when we honor both the world around us and the spirit within. If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and ...

When Paul Bristol returns home from Europe, he knows his involvement in the war is inevitable, though reluctant. As an artist and photographer he is requested to go to the battlefront and capture Confederate bravery on film. But he needs an assistant trained in photography.

Burke Rocklin, Clay's irresponsible brother, returns home with one goal: to marry an heiress. He fixes his sights on Belinda King, a spoiled, beautiful young heiress who leads him on a merry chase. But Burke's plans are waylaid by the Second Battle of Manassas, where he is critically wounded.

While taking over her father's detective agency during his illness, Danielle Ross finds herself surrounded by 11 other people, all clueless as to why they are together, in this strange and sinister place.

The war has come, leaving in its wake a chasm between North and South, turning friends and brothers into enemies. Now, as the nation begins to understand the true meaning of civil war, so the Rocklins begin to understand the fierce and terrible pull of loyalty - to a way of life, to one's country, and to God.

Upon the death of her mother, Mark Rocklin learns of Allyn, the daughter he didn't know existed. He asks a friend to bring her to Gracefield. Upon her arrival, she is treated well, but cannot seem to make a place for herself with the Rocklins or her father. Hoping to help his daughter, Mark buys a plantation for her, with the requirement that she marry for the property to be put in her name.

After the battle at Manassas, both North and South realize the nation's civil war will not be quickly resolved. Amidst the nation's struggle the Rocklin clan continues its own conflict: Vince Franklin, the renegade stepson of Amy Rocklin Franklin, has returned home.

Reverend Alvin Flatt has something that New Orleans' most notorious mobster wants, but he's not about to give it up without the fight of his life. In the good pastor's mind, there is no room for compromise or negotiation: he knows what God has told him, and with private investigators Dani Ross and Ben Savage helping him, he is sure God's plan will prevail.

Seeking an escape from the monotony and drudgery of days-on-end army life, Frank Rocklin, an actor, approaches his commanding general with a bold plan to spy on Vicksburg and assess its military condition. Vicksburg is the last major Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi.

It's a new year with new problems in Bitotem. One night Kira mysteriously vanishes, leaving the fate of the kingdom hanging in the balance. Join Ethan and his friends as they embark on an adventure. In a race against time, Ethan sets sail across treacherous waters, venturing into uncharted territories teeming with unexpected foes. Brace yourself for heart-pounding battles and jaw-dropping surprises as Ethan's resilience is put to the ultimate test. Can he overcome the relentless Ambush and save Kira from an uncertain destiny?

"The Girl of Many Crowns" is the true and inspiring story of Judith, the first princess of France, who is a pawn in a complex political game of chess as her father, King Charles, tries to hold on to his kingdom. King Charles, grandson of Emperor Charlemagne, is beset on every side by Vikings, rebel lords, and greedy neighboring monarchs. He marries 12-year-old Judith to Aethelwulf, the aging King of Wessex, for political advantage. When she is widowed, less than two years later, he arranges a second marriage for her.