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A fortunate son and failed lawyer turned failed banker turned struggling stockbroker inexplicably marries well, crosses paths with Al Capone and determines, as his crowning achievement, to reform Capone and introduce him into polite society, of which he is its most marginal member. This mission, which Capone endorses while systematically murdering his competitors, and then his allies, poses one question. Is Capone ready for reform?

Why would anyone try to kill a healer? Deenah's quiet life as an apprentice healer in the remote village of Brae's Creek is shattered when a stranger gravely wounds her master and flees into the wild. For all her skills, Deenah is unable to identify the strange forces at work on the injury. To save her master's life, Deenah must join the young Warder for the area, and an aging veteran tracker, as they set out on a manhunt into hostile lands. Healer was written by J. K. Swift and Performed by Brad Wills of Spellbound Audio. About the author: J. K. Swift lives in a log house well off the beaten ...

A teenager in Prohibition Chicago, haunted by disasters, breaks all his childhood vows of clean living and becomes a minor hoodlum. When he tries to recapture his dreams with a feisty former classmate, she says first quit the mob. He discovers that one doesn't just quit the mob and live to tell about it; he must find another way out.

In this series, we dive deep into Taylor Swift’s career, examining and talking about each era, starting with the beginning of her career, up to the Midnight’s Era and Eras Tour. Each episode revolves around a different one of her eras. In each episode, we talk about the album, any deluxe or bonus editions that album has, if it has been re-recorded, the tour associated with that album, major events happening in that era, etc... We really dive into the career and legacy of Taylor Swift. So, are you ready for it?

A wickedly clever satire uses comic inversions to offer telling insights into the nature of man and society. Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read. Gulliver's Travels describes the four voyages of Lemuel Gulliver, a ship's surgeon. In Lilliput he discovers a world in miniature; towering over the people and their city, he is able to view their society from the viewpoint of a god. However, in Brobdingnag, a land of giants, tiny Gulliver himself comes under observation, exhibited as a curiosity at markets and fairs.

Learn to code. Build Apps. Inspire the next generation! Swift App School is committed to teaching the youth of tomorrow all about developing apps and writing Swift code. Our goal is to help young people learn the fundamentals of creating apps by teaching them Swift, Apple's open-source programming language. We are empowering the next generation of great app developers! This podcast station will focus on general news about Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, and STEM. We also discuss iOS App Development, Apple in the news, and finally something cool that we discovered.

Your one-stop shop for all things Taylor Swift! Join us in discussing the latest news, theories and more.

Mercenary Michaela "Mikey" Stephenson never met a fight she wouldn't pick or a bottle she wouldn't empty. She loves being out of control, and enjoys the company of like-minded individuals. When a young man from the Underdwell slums comes into her life with a bag full of credits, Mikey agrees to help him find his sister.

Welcome to "Mum-ing with Magali". The podcast for any mum who has absolutely no idea what the fuck she's doing. Ever wondered how others seems to have their shit together whilst you try to balance motherhood and finding yourself? Well, you're not alone! Join me and other mamas as we open up the conversation about the hardships of motherhood, the never-ending mum guilt, and the drastic measures we take to get some us time. This is a podcast about finding laughter amongst the chaos, about honesty and togetherness, because yes, I count down the minutes until nap time too. Hosted on Acast. See ...

The COVID-19 pandemic and an ever-changing array of new ways of working seem to have all of us asking, "Does work really have to suck this bad?" It looks like a small taste of flexibility and freedom has made many of us rethink the nature of the work we do and how we do it. In Work Here Now, Melissa Swift delivers an eye-opening roadmap to better work that generates wins for companies and employees alike. In the book, you'll explore different ways to improve the growth-impeding, borderline inhumane people management practices we've created and endured over time.

Gulliver's Travels (1726, amended 1735), officially Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World, is a novel by Jonathan Swift that is both a satire on human nature and a parody of the "travelers' tales" literary sub-genre. It is widely considered Swift's magnum opus and is his most celebrated work, as well as one of the indisputable classics of English literature.

We're now Ranting Out Loud! Gay romance author Lee Swift and pop culture aficionado Chadrick Douglas join Producer Mike to bring you lively conversations about LGBTQ+ life as we fall in and out of all kinds of trouble – you know: life, work, people, iPhones. See the world through big rainbow-colored glasses. Come join us and explore all things mind-blowing, funny, annoying, frightening and gay ... even if you're all or none of that! Please note that the adult language and opinions, suggestions and bad humor are exclusively that of the hosts and no one else. But we could use some company, so ...

Ce roman fut écrit par Swift après le krach de 1720. Il avait acheté des actions de la Compagnie des mers du Sud pour 1000 livres. La spéculation avait fait passer la valeur d'une action de 128 livres à 1050 livres, avant de s'effondrer ruinant bon nombre de commerçants britanniques. Cet accroissement puis cette miniaturisation de la richesse en un temps très court a dû donner à Swift l'idée des changements de taille relative de son personnage principal qui serait une métaphore de ce krach en donnant à Swift l'occasion de se moquer des travers de la société de son temps.

What The Hell Are We doing is a podcast brought to you by Alisa Nunn and Skylar Da Silva Swift. We started this podcast to create a community where we could create a safe space for people to connect to each other over motherhood, relationships and life. We can’t wait to have you come along on the journey with us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lassen Sie sich überraschen von einer bunten Vielfalt literarischer Meisterwerke und entdecken Sie Neues und Faszinierendes. Unsere Boxenserie umfasst weltbekannte und weniger bekannte Romane und Erzählungen, die nur darauf warten gehört zu werden. Alle Titel ausgewählt von Sven Görtz, Hörbuchsprecher (u.a. die deutsche Stimme von Paulo Coelho), Sänger/Songpoet, Literaturkenner und Philosoph. Mit dabei: Swift: "Gullivers Reise nach Lilliput"; Twain: "Prinz und Bettelknabe"; Maupassant: "Das Haus Tellier"; Zweig: "Sternstunden der Menschheit" (5 Novellen).

When she's abandoned just before Christmas, Peggy the pug is taken in by a foster family with a unicorn-mad little girl. Peggy thinks that her new friend, Chloe, wants a unicorn for Christmas - not a puppy. Believing that anything is possible, Peggy decides that she will turn into a unicorn. All she needs is a long silky mane, a glowing horn, and the ability to do magic! Easy, right? Peggy is determined to make her new friend's Christmas wish come true. And if she does, maybe she'll finally find a forever home.

Peggy the pug's family are getting ready for Halloween, but Peggy's friend Chloe is too scared of monsters to look forward to trick-or-treating. Peggy can't let her best friend miss out on all the Halloween fun. She'll just have to conquer her own fears and go trick-or-treating with Chloe, to keep her safe. But first she needs the perfect costume. Peggy's bravery helps Chloe realise that monsters aren't real in this heartwarming Halloween story about overcoming fears and anxiety.

Peggy and her family have won a dream winter holiday to Lapland! But sadly, Dad's work means that he can't go with them. Chloe is sad because their trip won't be as special if her whole family isn't together for Christmas. Peggy knows there's only one person who can help them - Santa Claus! Can she find a way to to become an elf and work some Christmas magic?

When Peggy the pug's friend Chloe is cast as Wendy in the school production of Peter Pan, Peggy feels left out. Chloe is too busy learning lines and going to rehearsals to play with her. So Peggy sets out to show Chloe that she has star quality, too. When a hilarious video of Peggy goes viral, Peggy becomes a celebrity overnight. Suddenly, she can't even go for a a walk to the park without being stopped for a selfie. Maybe fame isn't all it's cracked up to be.

What happens when four compliance and ethics professionals get together virtually during a pandemic lockdown? They discuss the trials and tribulations of their roles, their daily experiences, and all the challenges faced in attempting to build effective compliance and ethics programmes in the pharmaceutical sector. Taking the complex world of compliance, the regulated environment of lifesciences and the confusing world of human behaviour, this podcast aims to distil the daily challenges into simple ideas that can be practically implemented, no matter the size, location or culture of the ...