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It all started with a simple, yet sneakily difficult challenge from global best-selling author Harlan Coben: Pick a bird of prey, then use it as the inspiration for a brand-new story. The response from some of the best writers on the planet: Game on! The result: Eleven stories that are twisty, scary, surprising and bursting with imagination. An egg worth more than its weight in gold. A mysterious operative known only as Owl. An eagle-watcher who sees more than she should. Even a story that somehow places the Maltese Falcon in a nursing home.

War with China is much more likely than anyone thinks. When Athens went to war with Sparta some 2,500 years ago, the Greek historian Thucydides identified one simple cause: A rising power threatened to displace a ruling one. As the eminent Harvard scholar Graham Allison explains, in the past 500 years, great powers have found themselves in "Thucydides's Trap" 16 times. In 12 of the 16, the results have been catastrophic.

Lee, the founding father of modern Singapore and its prime minister from 1959 to 1990, has honed his wisdom during more than fifty years on the world stage. Almost single-handedly responsible for transforming Singapore into a Western-style economic success, he offers a unique perspective on the geopolitics of East and West. American presidents from Richard Nixon to Barack Obama have welcomed him to the White House.

The witches captivate your thoughts... An ancient order of scholarly witches hide their sacred library deep in the mysterious caverns. Only in the month of All Hallows' Eve, they summon mortals to partake of the tomes. Linger as you peruse Halloween, paranormal and horror writings by varied authors. Many will engender shivers. A few will remind you of fun and family - beware The Witches' Cavern!

Which book had an impact on your life? Hosts Allison Dunnings and Becky Graham discuss just that with their guests, celebrating the love of reading, with real people and real books, both critically acclaimed and slated. Listeners are encouraged to read along and join the journey through the libraries of friends newly discovered. Apply to be a guest at http://yowpod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A tensão crescente entre China e Estados Unidos vem alarmando o mundo. Conforme esse panorama se delineia, fica cada vez mais nítido que os dois países parecem a caminho da guerra e que as consequências disso serão mundialmente catastróficas. Essa sensação de inevitabilidade foi descrita como a Armadilha de Tucídides.

A podcast at the crossroads of ancient wisdom and modern spirituality. This podcast hosts a variety of embodied leaders, visionary creators & inventive entrepreneurs from all over the world. Teeming with soul-enriching wisdom and authentic storytelling, these episodes will surely leave you enchanted and inspired.