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To those who travel there today, the West Indies are unspoiled paradise islands. Yet that image conceals a turbulent, dramatic, and shocking history. For some 200 years after 1650, the West Indies became the strategic center of the Western world, witnessing one of the greatest power struggles of the age as Europeans made and lost immense fortunes growing and trading in sugar - a commodity so lucrative it became known as "white gold".

September 29, 1923. Once the Palestine Mandate officially takes effect, the British Empire—now covering a quarter of the world’s land and boasting a population of 460 million—is the largest the world has ever seen. But it is also an empire in rapid transition. Nationalist and Pan-African movements are gaining momentum throughout West Africa, thanks as much to Marcus Garvey as to the sustained efforts of local activists and politicians. Moving from London to Kuala Lumpur, Australia to the West Indies, One Fine Day is a breathtaking and unflinching tour of the British Empire at its pinnacle.

The building of the Panama Canal was one of the greatest engineering feats in human history. A tale of exploration, conquest, money, politics, and medicine, Panama Fever charts the challenges that marked the long, labyrinthine road to the building of the canal. Drawing on a wealth of new materials and sources, Matthew Parker brings to life the men who recognized the impact a canal would have on global politics and economics.

Understanding, nurturing, and developing people are critical in every professional and personal relationship. But how can you get a clear picture of a person, including their needs, wants, strengths, challenges, and capabilities? There are many powerful assessment tools on the market and an overwhelming number of opinions regarding which are the best to use.  

Net talk is a podcast dedicated to the Alaska commercial fisherman. Telling stories of the glory days and peeling back the layers of what makes the commercial fishing industry in Alaska tick.

Sinister forces lurk in the corners of the Iron Kingdoms - restless souls, mischievous and cunning creatures, darker beings that bargain for mortal souls. Most pass unmarked, shunned, or avoided, but there is one group willing to seek out and study what others fear. In abandoned halls and forgotten ruins, the investigators from the Strangelight Workshop illuminate the darkness, armed with wisdom, curiosity, and specialized tools.

Are you feeling lost or defeated in life? We are following the parable of the "lost sheep" and going after the one. We're bringing encouragement to those that are feeling the hard hits that life brings us. So if you're feeling lost or defeated we want you to feel at home and refreshed. We've left the ninety-nine to find you.

In the art world, there’s always more than what meets the eye. We’re here to uncover stories and truths as we work to solve the puzzle of success in this complex industry. Access lies at the heart of our mission. We amplify as many voices as we can, featuring artists, collectors, curators, advisors, historians, and entrepreneurs, listening as they tell us what it’s like to walk in their shoes.

Welcome to Ghost Talk with Spooky Wookiee, a podcast that explores the eerie world of hauntings, haunted places, haunted road trips, and ghost haunting. I aim to take you through the unknown, sharing spine-chilling tales of paranormal activity and unexplained phenomena. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, I promise to keep you on the edge of your seat with my stories of ghosts that haunt the most haunted locations worldwide. Promise to keep you engaged with our paranormal activity tales; you might even experience something supernatural yourself.