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Helen Keller was born on June 27, 1880, in Tuscumbia, Alabama. Though born with the ability to see and hear, at 19 months-old she contracted an acute illness that left her both deaf and blind. Eventually, 20-year-old Anne Sullivan, herself visually impaired, became Keller's speech instructor. It was the beginning of a 49-year-long relationship during which Sullivan evolved into Keller's governess and eventually her companion.

In the heart of a small town during the early 20th century, the true protagonist is not Helen but the mill itself. This compelling tale explores the tumultuous themes of labor strife, class inequity, and the clash between socialism and capitalism, all woven through a narrative of love and hatred. At its core are two families—each with a father, son, and daughter—who share a close bond in their youth. As time unfolds, Helen’s family rises to wealth through dubious means, with her father embodying the worst of corporate greed as he takes control of the mill. Enter Jake Vodell, a passionate...

Brought to you by Penguin. For centuries, Mount Etna has sent lava to engulf the towns and villages, terraced fields, orchards, vineyards, and citrus groves that nestle across its slopes. But still it remains home to a quarter of Sicily’s population. Why? Because Etna has always rewarded her...

From April 1942 to March 1944, Hélène Berr, a recent graduate of the Sorbonne, kept a journal that is both an intensely moving, intimate, harrowing, appalling document and a text of astonishing literary maturity. With her colleagues, she plays the violin and she seeks refuge from the everyday in what she calls the "selfish magic" of English literature and poetry. But this is Paris under the occupation and her family is Jewish. Eventually, there comes the time when all Jews are required to wear a yellow star.

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"Tantalizing" - NPR “A thrilling detective story… Stapinski pursues the study of her family’s criminal genealogy with unexpected emotional results.” — Library Journal A writer goes deep into the heart of Italy to unravel a century-old family mystery in this spellbinding memoir that...

In this audiobook, Helen Forrester continues the moving story of her early life with an account of the war years in blitz-torn Liverpool, and the happiness which she so nearly captured, but which was to elude her twice.

In the heart of Victorian London, Helen and Olivia Rossetti were not your average young girls; they were visionary pioneers. While still in their youth, they launched a groundbreaking anarchist journal that attracted some of the most influential figures of their time to their vibrant salon. Drawing from their unique experiences, they co-authored this captivating 1903 novel, where the narrator, Isabel Meredith, provides an intimate glimpse into the countercultural world of late-19th century British anarchism. This bold exploration of ideas was a striking departure from the conventional roles ...

AUDIODESCRIÇÃO DE Curtas-metragens documentários sobre o Espírito Santo, da pesquisadora, roteirista e diretora Thais Helena Leite.

This is the incredible story of Canada's largest manhunt. Hundreds of men spent seven weeks tracking the elusive Albert Johnson for 240 kilometers across the frozen North. He was eventually caught and killed, but the identity of Albert Johnson, the Mad Trapper of Rat River, remains a mystery to this day.

Welcome to Mná Feasa, a podcast series featuring the stories of dozens of older women from County Kilkenny, produced by Helena Byrne, in collaboration with Kilkenny County Council Library Services and Kilkenny Heritage. My name is Helena Byrne and I’m a storyteller from the village of Ballyhale in south Kilkenny. I want to explore the experiences of older women across the county.

From the award-winning entrepreneur, culture leader, and creator of the BLACK GIRLS ROCK! movement comes an inspiring and beautifully designed book that pays tribute to the achievements and contributions of black women around the world. Fueled by the insights of women of diverse backgrounds...

People & Forests is a podcast for anyone who wants to learn more about our relationships with forests, why forests matter to us and how new ways of thinking about nature and rights could help us protect forests for present and future generations. The podcast is written and presented by Dr Helen Dancer of the University of Sussex and shares insights from her research on human-forest relations funded by an Arts & Humanities Research Council Leadership Fellowship. It is produced by Will Hood of The Academic Podcast Agency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Helen shares her views on history.

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This podcast series discusses Theosophy, which is often defined as the synthesis of science, religion and philosophy. Founded by Helena P. Blavatsky, who notably authored The Secret Doctrine and Isis Unveiled, Theosophy's scope is almost as astounding as the study's profound insights and wisdom. One small subject at a time, readings of Blavatsky and William Q. Judge are heard. One's own contemplation of the individual subjects presented, is bound to inform more than simply the moment.

En juin 2017, âgé alors de 40 ans, Samuel fait la connaissance de Joana, jeune femme de 18 ans. Il est subjugué par sa beauté et voix grave. Au chômage depuis plusieurs mois, Samuel est atteint par le spleen. Pour éviter l'oisiveté, ils passent leurs journées à faire de la musique ensemble. En décembre 2017, ils terminent la production de la rave party commence, leur oeuvre musicale live. Malheureusement, la rave en question ne débutera réellement jamais. Entre naïveté, colère, descente aux enfers et volonté de construire un monde meilleur pour la scène artistique régionale ,...