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The Pulitzer Prize-nominated examination of the United States drone campaign, and U.S. counterterrorism policies. On January 30, 2013, President Barack Obama acknowledged publicly what most Americans already knew: The U.S. government was operating a covert drone campaign in Pakistan. Even as Obama maintained policy was for judicious actions only, his own administration was drawing up secret plans to institutionalize targeted killings in U.S. counterterrorism policy.

"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" was originally published in 1820 as part of a series of sketches under the pseudonym Geoffrey Crayon. The short story recounts the "adventures" of Ichabod Crane - a superstitious school teacher - and how he is driven from the small town of Sleepy Hollow by a headless, horse-riding specter. The mythic horseman in Irving's Legend was rumored to be the ghost of a Revolutionary War soldier, tragically decapitated by a flying cannonball.

Tales of a Traveller is a rich collection of stories and encounters from Washington Irving’s travels through 19th-century Europe. Told through the persona of Geoffrey Crayon, these tales blend humor, mystery, and adventure as Irving shares the strange and wonderful people and places he encountered on his journeys. A fascinating glimpse into the past from one of America’s great literary voices.

A powerful collection of heartfelt and thought provoking poems guaranteed to capture your hearts. The author will stimulate your mind as he speaks his mind on many topics women have been wanting to hear men speak on such as: faith, family, love, sex, fatherhood, politics, and many more. Your hearts will be captured by poems such as "Different Last Names", in which the author shares the heartache and pain he and his beautiful daughter went through from having different last names.

In Letters to My Daughters: Poetic Affirmations of Love From A Father, Avery Washington affirms his adoration and appreciation for his daughters in an incredibly endearing and empowering way. His poems flow from the heart of a protective father to the soul of a young girl who is learning herself and finding her way in the world.

Allstate Alcohol Monitoring provides trusted SCRAM in North Carolina solutions, offering reliable alcohol and GPS monitoring services across major cities like Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro. Our SCRAM systems help ensure compliance and support community safety through continuous remote alcohol and location monitoring.

With timeless classics from some of the most notable names in literature, this Christmas story bundle is the perfect listen for the most wonderful time of the year.

The author of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle", Washington Irving perfected the American short story. His stories were written in an approachable tone and intended to entertain rather than enlighten. Originally published in 1819, "The Spectre Bridegroom" is a ghost story about a baron and his daughter in historic Germany. The tale revolves around the daughter’s betrothal to Count Van Altenburg and the strange occurrences that lead up to the wedding. One of the few Irving stories set outside of the United States, "The Spectre Bridegroom" is often seen as a commentary on the differences between American and European society.

In "Old Christmas" we join in the celebrations of a Christmas Eve and a Christmas Day in Old England. The selection from The Pickwick Papers involves a Dickensian skating party.

"Rules of Civility & Decent Behaviour In Company and Conversation" is the title of a list known as a school writing exercise of George Washington, who became the first president of the United States. Most of the rules have been traced to a French etiquette manual written in 1595, titled "Bienséance de la conversation entre les hommes". As a handwriting exercise circa 1745, Washington copied Francis Hawkins' translation which was published in England around 1640.

After a bloody war, two dragon alphas decide to arrange a marriage between their children to strengthen their tribes. Ten years later, now grown up, Brawn and Tiana get married and become bonded dragon mates forever. This is their love story. This short interracial paranormal BWWM shifter romance is only 3,000 words long. It is for mature readers only.

Lisa Johnson isn’t a fan of Valentine’s Day, until she is surprised with a bouquet of roses from a secret admirer. Once she finds out who he is, she falls head over heels for him in this holiday instalove steamy romance. This short BWWM interracial story is 3,000 words long and is for mature readers only!

A Baker’s Dozen - A collection of 13 classic Christmas stories.

Even if the act of travel has been transformed beyond recognition in a mere decade or two, how much has actually changed in our favorite destinations in the past two hundred years? Listeners are invited to compare their impressions with those of veteran travelers and literary legends: Charles Dickens on Rome; Mark Twain on Paris and Versailles; and Washington Irving on Stratford On Avon. Added to this mix is elegiac verse by Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Christina Rossetti.

Booker T. Washington (1856-1915) was an American educator, author, orator, and adviser to multiple presidents of the United States. Washington came from the last generation of black American leaders born into slavery and became the leading voice of the former slaves and their descendants. Character Building (1902) is a collection of talks on self-development given to students and faculty at the Tuskegee Institute, of which he was leader. The author stresses the importance of developing oneself for life-long success.

Rip Van Winkle is known as a good neighbor, a friend to animals and children, and a regular at the discussions held at the town tavern. His sudden disappearance causes consternation in the small town. Where did he go? What happened to him? When a lean, white bearded old man appears 20 years later, claiming to be Rip, he has a tale to tell that is quite incredible.

Blue’s daughter, Tsitra, is dying a horrific death. Thousands of miles away, Blue feels time slowing and hears voices, followed by an 18-month stillness. More than a century before, Blue’s grandparents, Amanda and Palmer, attend a salon party in New Orleans. It’s a veritable array of who’s-who within pre-Civil War social circles.

George Washington's Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation is an amazing book composed by Washington. It is based on a set of rules put forth by French Jesuits in the late 16th century.

After 20 years in public service, George Washington turned down a third term as president with this memorable farewell address. In it, he implores the American public to be united above all else, putting aside fervor for their political parties and state lines. He also warns against forming long-term partnerships with foreign nations. Originally this was a 32-page document that was read and distributed widely throughout America after its initial publication, and it deserves the same avid listenership today.

Ryan and Jack, two cannabis enthusiasts discuss the medical and other positive benefits of Cannabis. With the help of experts, articles and personal experiences, this podcast talks about how to use cannabis in a productive and safe manner. Simple, easy-going, informative, and fun conversations on how to most effectively utilize cannabis to make your life better, no matter what that may mean. Join Ryan and Jack as they discuss why cannabis is the future of preventive medicine for the masses and the the blueprint of what we can expect from future shows. If you have never tried cannabis and are ...