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In this engaging and deeply informed audiobook, Stephen Knight looks at the different manifestations of Robin Hood at different times and places in a mythic biography with a thematic structure. The best way to get at the essence of the Robin Hood myth, Knight believes, is in terms not of chronological and generic progression but of the purposes served by heroes.

Lee Hood did that rarest of things. He enabled scientists to see things they couldn't see before and do things they hadn't dreamed of doing. Scientists can now sequence complete human genomes in a day, setting in motion a revolution that is personalizing medicine. Hood, a son of the American West, was an unlikely candidate to transform biology. But with ferocious drive, he led a team at Caltech that developed the automated DNA sequencer, the tool that paved the way for the Human Genome Project.

In 2004, the murder of a middle-aged couple in their village bungalow lifted the lid on the great untold story of British organized crime. The slaughter of Joan and John Stirland revealed an evil empire of powerful ganglords, contract killings, and police corruption. At its dark heart was the East Midlands city of Nottingham.

Two sisters living on opposite sides of the world talking womanhood, sisterhood, parenthood - and everything in between.

Looking for Space is a story of triumph over adversity for one boy growing up in a small town, and an intimate look at how the community embraced a newcomer and helped him find his way.

Welcome to The Hood! A place where authenticity reigns supreme, and keeping it real is the only rule! Hosted by Reema Bakri, each episode brings together a wild mix of guests from the hood —artists, entrepreneurs, and everyone in between. Get ready for raw, unfiltered chats about life, struggles, wins, and all the messy stuff in the middle. No topic is off-limits, and each episode will leave you feeling inspired and understood. Tune in for some genuine, thought-provoking vibes!Don't forget to like and follow our channel for more episodes & clips! It makes a huge difference! تابعوا ...

Every inner-city kid grows up with big dreams. However, as they grow older, those dreams are replaced by harsh reality. A realization that life is hard, unfair, and cruel. In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, fast money and pro sports are thought of as the only ways to be successful. Jovante Ham knew he wanted to be successful, so he had to choose one of the two. Training hard and giving it his all, he went for football.

In Knitting Yarns, twenty-seven writers tell stories about how knitting healed, challenged, or helped them to grow. Poignant, funny, and moving, Knitting Yarns is sure to delight knitting enthusiasts and lovers of literature alike.

Kentucky State Representative Charles Booker tells the improbable story of his journey from one of the poorest neighborhoods in the country to a political career forging new alliances among forgotten communities across the New South and beyond. “Charles Booker is a rising leader in our nation...

"The way in is the way out." As I read these words from Henri Nouwen, I felt a creeping sense of ‘aha!' beginning to settle on my soul. People and programs talk often about the ways out of poverty, yet few are willing to embark on the proximity journey INTO these narratives. This memoir chronicles a decade-long path of following Jesus into the places He said He was going. This journey risks losing the whole world, while celebrating the gaining of one's deeper soul.

From Hood to Heels is the unbelievable true story of a child raised in violent circumstances who became the epitome of extreme violence while at the same time holding tight to an inner secret of female identity. From Hood to Heels presents two stories in one: first, the personal experience of a child born in violent circumstances; you will come to know the world of drug dealing, gangs, and violence. You will grow uncomfortable as children make life and death decisions that often increase the circle of violence.

Girlz 'n the Hood is the unsentimental, moving, and surprisingly humorous account of a girl and her 10 siblings who grew up in one of the roughest neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Mary’s mother was a fierce matriarch, a single mom who raised 11 children with the help of welfare checks and a firearm hidden in her bra.

A revelation about the future of America and the group called "The third America" that has the last key to the solution for us today, to poverty, racism, and peace. These solutions were prophesied by the greatest fighter that ever lived when he was in Jr High School, Muhammad Ali. These revelations were revealed to us by Ali's childhood friend who walked to school with him every day and became a writer from The James Brown Show, Sonny Fishback. Ali believes these solutions can help avoid a nuclear explosion.

Miriam Manderson is an exceptional woman with a remarkable trial to triumph story to tell, about how she contributes to the mere 0.2 percent of headteachers of Black African heritage within the United Kingdom. Miriam grew up in the concrete jungle of the notorious Stonebridge estate, to Ghanaian parents.

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From a rising literary star and the author of how to be a good girl comes a brilliant, biting, and beautifully wrought memoir of trauma and the cost of survival "Hood descends into the terrifying dark of the unsayable with the dimmest of flashlights and returns bearing verbal gems, treasures...

Poopie Suits & Cowboy Boots: Tales of a Submarine Officer During the Height of the Cold War, now in its fifth edition since 2017, has earned a popular place in modern submarine literature for its engaging style and pacing. Set in the throes of the Cold War during the Nixon administration, the story follows the journey of Frank Hood through training and eventual deployment as a junior officer aboard a fast-attack submarine (USS Seahorse [SSN-669]) based out of Charleston, South Carolina.

Welcome to "Hood Politics," the podcast where raw truth meets Philly grit, hosted by none other than recording artist Blizzy B Pacco! Join us as we dive deep into the heart of the urban community, tackling an array of topics ranging from music industry beefs to the harsh realities of violence plaguing our streets.With the unapologetic delivery of a Philadelphian, Blizzy B Pacco fearlessly dissects the intricacies of urban life, offering candid insights, gritty anecdotes, and unfiltered commentary. From exploring the dynamics of street culture to shedding light on the untold stories of ...

Sometimes life presents something so large, so outrageous, that it ends up changing everything. What in the world drove a single mother to bulldoze a canyon, cut a house in half, and tow it to a new location? Catastrophes and miracles shaped the future of an old house and a renewed family. Into Dark Corridors: A Tale of Hands, Heart, and Home is the story of a dream realized, and the struggles to make it real.

In 1978, in the tailwind of the golden age of air travel, flight attendants were the epitome of glamor and sophistication. Fresh out of college and hungry to experience the world―and maybe, one day, write about it―Ann Hood joined their ranks. After a grueling job search, Hood survived TWA’s rigorous Breech Training Academy and learned to evacuate seven kinds of aircraft, deliver a baby, mix proper cocktails, administer oxygen, and stay calm no matter what the situation.