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Abolitionism was the movement that strove to end slavery in the United States. The abolitionists saw slavery as a stain and an affliction on the United States and made it their goal to eradicate slave ownership. Abolitionists produced anti-slavery literature, sent petitions to Congress, and ran for political office.

A born daredevil, John Homan joined the Army Air Forces after the Pearl Harbor attack. By 1944, he was co-piloting a B-24 Liberator over Nazi Germany, raining death and destruction on the enemy. This first-person account of his harrowing missions—chronicling deadly flights through skies of red-hot flak bursts and airmen bailing out with parachutes aflame—will leave listeners staggered by the determination and grit of World War II aviators.

Featuring a rich collection of personal memoirs, letters, notes, and reflections from some of America’s greatest figures, The Autobiography Collection brings together real historical documents for contemporary listeners in a stylish and accessible edition that brings history to life.

Scare Street is proud to present 14 diabolical new tales in this bone-chilling collection. Each ghastly short story unleashes a new nightmare, ripped from the depths of your psyche. It’s almost as if this book has a mind of its own; a monstrous, disturbed mind, a mind full of dark dreams, and twisted nightmares.

Ivory's Ghosts is the first comprehensive, contemporary look at the world's most treasured organic material, ivory. Using a wide range of historical and firsthand reportage, John Frederick Walker tells the astonishing and sometimes savage story of ivory's enormous impact on both human history and that of its most important source: the majestic African elephant.

Timeless poetry for moments of reflection and contemplation. The masters of literature are brought together in this unique program.

Future War and the Defence of Europe offers a major new analysis of how peace and security can be maintained in Europe: a continent that has suffered two cataclysmic conflicts since 1914. Taking as its starting point the COVID-19 pandemic and way it will inevitably accelerate some key global dynamics already in play, the book goes on to weave history, strategy, policy, and technology into a compelling analytical narrative. It lays out in forensic detail the scale of the challenge Europeans and their allies face if Europe's peace is to be upheld in a transformative century.

FNH Audio presents the third in a series of short story collections. In this collection: A Earth passes through a poisonous space-cloud. Beneath the civilised crust of Venus a dark horror awaits. The slaves of Titan are about to wake. The first four spaceships disappeared, the fifth went to hell. During the war, one man demands government money to reach the moon. Storm Cloud suspect that everything going wrong is very suspicious. The beautiful girl is dying, and only space can offer hope. A survey team are hunted on a barren world. And many more stories...

This short, informative audiobook gives you all the details you need to know about sleep apnea, how it can affect you, and most importantly, how you can beat it!

Welcome to Black&Marvel fam! A podcast created by true believers in Marvel content where we cover the comics, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (better known as the MCU), games and more. We take the incredible stories that have been told through the years, across multiple mediums and dissect them through the lens of the Black perspective while also touching on topics including race, gender, sexuality, and more.

Join us as we delve into the remarkable story of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the final 100 days of the First World War. As the war had reached a near stalemate after four long years, the Allied Forces devised a daring plan to break through the formidable German Hindenburg Line and reclaim lost ground. This episode follows the courageous actions of the CEF as they capture strategic locations such as Amiens, Arras, and Cambrai, ultimately pursuing the German forces from Valenciennes to Mons—where the conflict first ignited on August 4, 1914. Experience the bravery and sacrifice of ...

Join us for Part Two of our captivating exploration of the Canadian Expeditionary Forces remarkable journey during the final 100 days of the First World War. After nearly four years of grueling trench warfare, the Allied Forces launched a bold strategy to breach the German Hindenburg Line and reclaim territory. In this episode, we delve into the pivotal battle at Arras, following the brave men and women of Canada as they move from the hard-fought victory at Amiens (Part I) toward the next crucial confrontations at Cambrai (Part III) and the final pursuit of German forces from Valenciennes to ...

In Part Four of this riveting series, we delve into the remarkable actions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the last 100 days of the First World War. After nearly four years of grueling trench warfare, the Allied Forces devised a bold plan to break through the German Hindenburg Line and drive the enemy from their entrenched positions. Join us as we follow the CEFs journey from the pivotal battles of Amiens (Part I), Arras (Part II), and Cambrai (Part III) to their relentless pursuit of German forces from Valenciennes to Mons in Belgium—marking the end of the war on November 11, ...

Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the final hundred days of the First World War. From August 8 to November 11, 1918, after enduring nearly four years of grueling trench warfare, the Allies launched a daring plan to break through the German Hindenburg Line. Experience the courage and determination of Canadian soldiers as they capture key locations like Amiens, Arras, and Cambrai, and relentlessly pursue the retreating German forces from Valenciennes to Mons—where the war first ignited on August 4, 1914. Narrated by Richard Laughton, ...

Join us for Part Four of the gripping saga of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the final 100 days of the First World War. After nearly four years of grueling trench warfare, the Allied Forces launched a bold plan to breach the German Hindenburg Line and drive the enemy from their strongholds. In this episode, we follow the CEFs relentless pursuit through Valenciennes to Mons in Belgium, a poignant location where the war first ignited on August 4, 1914, culminating in victory on November 11, 1918. (Summary by Richard Laughton.) Special thanks to our Proof-Listeners David Lawrence, Betty ...

Join us for Part Three of the gripping saga of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the tumultuous final 100 days of the First World War. After nearly four years of grueling trench warfare, the Allied Forces launched a bold plan to breach the German Hindenburg Line and reclaim territory. This episode focuses on the Canadians pivotal role in the Battle of Cambrai, as they advance from Amiens (Part One) and Arras (Part Two) to confront the enemy. The series culminates in the relentless pursuit of German forces from Valenciennes to Mons, the site where the war began on August 4, 1914, leading ...

Join us for Part Two of our captivating four-part series that chronicles the remarkable actions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the final 100 days of the First World War. After nearly four years of grueling trench warfare, the Allied Forces sought to shatter the German Hindenburg Line and reclaim the battlefield. In this episode, we follow the valiant men and women of the CEF as they advance through Arras, continuing their journey from Amiens (Part I) and paving the way towards Cambrai (Part III) and the relentless pursuit of German forces from Valenciennes to Mons (Part IV), the ...

You may think 500 words aren’t very much, but those few words can contain a whole world—of a split second or several lifetimes. Speed Dialing is twenty 500-word short stories that take you on journeys down a twisty road, off a cliff, up a tree, back in time, and off into space. John Frederick’s quirky humor, paranormal perspective, and unexpected plot twists will have you laughing, squirming, and rethinking reality. You’ll never listen to Chopin, look at the moon, or call customer service in the same way again. Enjoy!

The John Fredericks Media Network is the largest independently owned and operated news - talk - sports radio network in America! The John Fredericks Morning Show, heard 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM daily, has become a must-listen radio. President Trump has been a regular guest since 2015. John Fredericks served as Trump campaign chairman of Virginia in 2016 and 2020 and was elected Trump Delegation Chairman of Virginia in 2020. Fredericks has spent more than 40 years in the media, previously working as a journalist, newspaper editor, and television host.

Broadcasting rent free from the top of your head, welcome to The Brain Slug Podcast! Hosted by Adrian and Cat, Brain Slug runs the whole geek-gamut, from the latest big screen adaptation of your favorite superhero comic, to fan favorite ‘80s movies, to even that obscure book that came out over 50 years ago. Join us and special guests in celebrating the stuff that makes us happy.