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On May 19, 1836, Fort Parker in Texas was overwhelmed by a band of Comanche Indians. Some residents were brutally murdered, others taken prisoner. Among those captured was 11-year-old Cynthia Parker, who would remain with the Comanche for 24 years and give birth to famed Chief Quanah.

New York City is not only The New Yorker magazine's place of origin and its sensibility's lifeblood, it is the heart of American literary culture. Wonderful Town, an anthology of superb short fiction by many of the magazine's most accomplished contributors, celebrates the 75-year marriage between a preeminent publication and its preeminent context with this collection of 44 of its best stories from (so to speak) home.

Our politics are broken; our world is melting; the next catastrophe looms. Enter James Parker, who for years now has been writing odes of appreciation on subjects from the seemingly minor ("Ode to Naps") to the unexpected ("Ode to Giving People Money") to the seemingly minor, unexpected, and hyperspecific ("Ode to Running in Movies"). Finally collecting Parker's beloved and much-lauded odes in one place, this volume demonstrates the profound power of the form.

From wild and wacky to knee-slapping, laugh-out-loud fun, these humorous tales represent some of the best of recent seasons of the hit public radio series Selected Shorts. Comedian Wyatt Cenac gives a killer performance of Simon Rich’s hilarious tale of woe from the point of view of a condom in a young man’s wallet. Alec Baldwin gives a delightful over-the-top performance of James Thurber’s wonderfully silly classic tale of the day everybody in a small Ohio town thought the dam broke.

Point Center with James Parker takes an introspective look at youth sports and college athletics through a variety of angles. Kobe Bryant would always say to me “Sports is the ultimate metaphor for life.” Basketball teaches us a lot of things about each other and life. Discussions will revolve around the values and skills it takes to be successful in sports, and how those values and skills apply to our lives. Through a host of interviews with knowledgeable experts in their fields, I will dive into topics like skill development, athletic performance, strength, conditioning, mental aspects, ...

"Ich kann sie sehen! Wirklich sehen! Geister, Dämonen, Gespenster. Sie lauern in dunklen Nischen und Ecken, treiben ihr Unwesen... überall. Doch ich stelle mich ihnen entgegen und mache dem Spuk ein Ende. Ich bin Johnny. Johnny Sinclair. Ich bin Geisterjäger." Johnny Sinclairs Klassenkameradin Millie Edwards wurde mit "Pustelfieber" ins Krankenhaus eingeliefert - kurz nachdem sie Johnny seinen ersten offiziellen Geisterjäger-Auftrag erteilt hat!

In late 1971, the People's Army of Vietnam launched Campaign "Z" into northern Laos, escalating the war in Laos with the aim of defeating the last Royal Lao Army troops. The NVA troops numbered 27,000 and brought with them 130mm field guns and T-34 tanks, while the North Vietnamese air force launched MiG-21s into Lao air space. General Giap's specific orders to this task force were to kill the CIA army under command of the Hmong war lord Vang Pao and occupy its field headquarters in the Long Tieng valley of northeast Laos. 

These are personal reminiscences of Grant which allow us to peer back in time to see him through the eyes of those who knew him. Some of the anecdotes describe brief encounters with Grant, while others are from historically prominent men who knew Grant well. What they have in common are the intimate details that reveal the personality and character of General Grant.

In a future closer than you think, the once-united republic has shattered. States have seceded. New flags rise where old ones once flew. Texas declares independence. California votes to return to Mexico. Alaska and Hawaii forge global alliances. And in the heartland, ordinary people are forced to choose between loyalty, survival-and freedom.

Join James A. Parker on a personal Journal podcast that offers an intimate look into the life of an author. Discover the highs and lows of the writing journey, get into the creative process, and explore the stories behind the pen name.

Hosts James Parker and Randy Bevis discuss primitive living skills of our ancestors and learning the skills to get in touch with our primitive pasts.James is a world class flint knapper, bowyer, primitive skills master from Gastonia, North Carolina. He is the owner of Huntworthy Productions. www.huuntworthyproductions.com. Check out James extensive experience at https://www.huntworthyproductions.com/about-usHis wife Rebecca is an also a highly skilled maker of quill work items, basket weaving and primitive clothing. You can see examples of their work on the photo gallery https://...

The Rapture has occurred, America is devastated, and the Islamic Messiah, the 12th Imam, moves to establish his control over the world. Soon, according to the plans of the Antichrist, all will be in place.

Today the news is filled with accounts of the rising tide of Islamic governments across the Middle East based on Sharia law leading into an Islamic caliphate. Iran is now closer than ever to developing a nuclear weapon, and Muslim terrorism against the United States is increasing as the events in Benghazi have shown. Against this backdrop, in the not too distant future, Iran has successfully developed several nuclear bombs and decided to use them against Israel and the West.

Sports Podcast hosted by Jose Garza, talk about the some of the biggest fights, games, sporting events and discuss some of the controversies in the sports today. Joined by co-hosts Trigga Tre, Humble James, Jeff Bayless, Professor Alex and Meteorologist Marco, we have a great time talking about the sports we love. We hope you enjoy the podcast and share with other sports fanatics.

All of the craziest, tragic, and most hilarious stories coming out of Florida. Hosted by James Parker and featured on 100+ radio stations every week.

James Parker is a Texas native who can be best understood as if all four characters in King of the Hill were smashed together. James entertains you weekdays from 2pm until 5pm on News/Talk 820 and 93.3 FM WBAP. It's the Daily Show, if Jon Stewart had been from Texas.

Vigilantes occupy a curious space in our collective psyche. On one hand, they are seen as almost modern knights, seeking truth and justice where the law has failed, while on the other they are no better than the criminals they seek, operating outside of normal societal conventions. In this audiobook, Vigilantes and the Media: 8 Horrific True Crime Stories of Vigilantes, we examine the lives of real vigilantes who often had their own agendas.

The world can few like a hopeless ugly place. There are about a billion problems in the world but yet it feels like very few people are willing to talk about them or possible solutions. In this podcast, Parker James dives headfirst into the world's insane problems from their history, to some facts you probably didn't know, to the people responsible and in the same vein as the classic essay "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift provides a solution that will leave you thinking...that could work.

Join Nic Cage and JCVD enthusiasts Rob, Simon and James as they dig into a vault of underrated movies from yesteryear to see if they are rightly shunned to the bargain buckets of Asda, or whether they do indeed deserve reconsideration. To qualify the week's film must either be classed as Rotten on RottenTomatoes.com, or officially be a box office bomb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Real stories. Raw experiences. Resilient hearts. This podcast dives into the messy truth of life, trauma, addiction, heartbreak, and more and how people fought their way through. Each episode shares personal stories and practical tools to support anyone still in the trenches. "Let’s keep it real and heal"