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A podcast about fascinating history, mysteries and the unexplained

When forensic psychologist Dr. Jack Carter returned to consciousness, he and his wife, Sarah, had been missing for over a year. With no memory of their last days together, Jack became the prime suspect in her disappearance. Vowing to search for her to the ends of the Earth, he's drawn to the site of a gruesome double murder in small-town Mississippi.

Until now, too many books treat goal-setting as either a sterile series of analytical exercises or they use airy-fairy wishing to attract rewards. Godspeed and Happy Landings both trains and entertains with a rich mixture of allegorical story and hand-on exercises.

Leader of the Los Angeles street gang Los Magos is assassinated by the rival El Diablos. As members of the Five Families, war between the two gangs could ignite the whole city, prompting a response from the Chronosoft Law Enforcement Division (CLED) that could destroy all the families. Artemis Bridge, the amoral fixer with the quick wit vows to stay out of the war despite his friendship with ex-footballer turned gangland revolutionary Stonewall, new leader of Los Magos.

Forensic psychologist Dr. Jack Carter wakes from a semicatatonic state in a mental hospital, with no memory of the previous year. His wife, Sarah, has disappeared, and as the last human being to see her alive, Jack is the prime suspect in her disappearance. Without a body, and with no physical evidence to prove foul play, the lead investigator and Jack's friend, Bill West, must continue to search for the truth even if it means fingering Jack for the crime.

Following the energy crisis of the late 20th century America has been abandoned. Now, a century later, a small group of European explorers returns to the deserted continent. But America is unrecognisable - the Bering Strait has been dammed and the whole continent has become a desert, populated by isolated natives and the bizarre remnants of a disintegrated culture. The expedition sets off from Manhattan on a cross-continent journey, through Holiday Inns and abandoned theme parks.

A thorough discussion of what the lost person must do to be saved.

Forensic psychologist Dr. Jack Carter has had to question his sanity - a year's worth of memory lost, his wife, Sarah, missing and himself the prime suspect. His most recent cases have led him to meet beings he could only classify as supernatural. Called to consult on a mother's mental health after she confesses to drowning her five children, Jack finds there's more to the death of these kids than a fanatically religious mother's fractured grasp of reality.

An unforgettable voyage of the imagination from the bestselling author of Cocaine Nights and Super-Cannes. In parched Port-la-Nouvelle in central Africa, Dr Mallory watches his clinic fail as constant warfare between a ragged band of guerrillas and the local chief of police causes the tribal residents to flee. In this drought-plagued and poverty-ridden country he dreams of discovering a third Nile tributary to make the Sahara bloom.

Someone's in for a shock Summer is officially here with the opening of the Clear Springs Farmers' Market. But the town is in a tizzy when a new vendor upsets the apple cart. And when Marnie Tipton discovers his body behind the stall he stole from a prominent local farmer, all hell breaks loose in the small midwestern town. All eyes are on Orville, the farmers' unofficial leader, but he's not the only one who had a bone to pick with Brother Stutzman. And it's up to Marnie to clear her friend's less than squeaky-clean name. With her best friend Dina and her worst enemy both by her side, she's...

Shot through the heart, but who's to blame? When Marnie Tipton discovers she’s catering a yoga retreat for a chart-topping pop star, she’s more than a little star-struck. But when he’s shot right in front of her, she’s the only lead bumbling Sheriff Bryson Best has got. Sheriff Best likes the open-and-shut cases. And he’s ready to shut the cell door on Marnie. So it’s up to her to clear her name. Can she find the real killer before he puts her away for good?

We often think of our bodies like machines, needing only parts replaced when something goes wrong. But in reality, we’re more like gardens. Complex and dynamic ecosystems that thrive when given the right care. Health isn’t just about fixing symptoms; it’s about tending to the soil, balancing minerals, getting enough sunlight, water, movement, and aligning our energy. So, if you’re ready to reconnect with your body’s natural rhythms and take a functional approach to well-being, you’re in the right place.

A real, faith-filled conversation about love, intimacy, and the messy, beautiful journey of marriage. In each episode, your hosts share honest stories and biblical wisdom to help you grow stronger together and avoid the mistakes they made along the way.

In The Lordship of Jesus Christ, Dr. Jeremy Ballard explores the profound theological significance of acknowledging Jesus as Lord over all aspects of life. Through biblical examination and practical insights, this book emphasizes that Jesus’ lordship is not just a theological concept but a guiding reality for believers. Ballard delves into the depths of Scripture to reveal Jesus' divine authority, His perfect nature, and His role as Savior and King. This book is a call to renew one’s commitment to Christ by surrendering every part of life to His authority. Ballard addresses key issues, ...

Andrae captures insight and pearls of wisdom from the military’s most senior leaders, calling them Procedures, Techniques, and Rules. These strategies, if applied with discipline, can provide efficiency to your day-to-day routine and increase your overall well-being. Procedures, Techniques, Rules... I Wish I Learned in School is a resource tool that offers bottom-line instructions on a range of habits that have proved beneficial to our nation’s leading authorities. Andrae has taken his experiences from sitting down to talk with leaders, such as former Secretary of Defense, Donald ...

Welcome to our monthly podcast, where we share our journey from public service to property investment. Becky, a former police officer, and Kerry, an ex-prison officer, talk about the highs, lows, and lessons learned as we make the leap into the property world. Whether you’re a beginner or already on your property journey, we keep things real, relatable, and fun, offering tips, experiences, and insights along the way. Tune in for an honest and informal look at what it's really like to start out in property! Check out our companies: Hive Homes Management & TK Diamond Property

The fascinating, and largely autobiographical, sequel to J. G. Ballard’s prize-winning Empire of the Sun, that follows Jim to post-war England. The Kindness of Women continues the story of the boy whose life in Japanese-occupied Shaghai was described so memorably in Empire of the Sun, it sets those traumatic events within the context of a lifetime as we follow the narrator, Jim, to England and suburban Shepperton after the war.

JENNA is an 18-year old in 1995, returning to her coastal hometown after months away grieving the sudden loss of her father. At a beach party with her best friend LIZ, the two cross paths with a mysterious young man named JADE, whose interest in Jenna seems beyond the physical realm. A love story at its heart, LEER marries nostalgic horror and existential romance as Jenna is unwittingly drawn into a plot to reunite two soulmates separated by death.

First Due Entrepreneurs is a podcast that brings on guests that are active or retired first responders and who also own/run a business. Your host, Ryan Ballard, is a firefighter and entrepreneur himself. He will go over the successes and difficulties first responders face while running a business at the same time. Ryan encourages First Due Entrepreneurs’ guests to showcase their businesses and talk through any issues they have encountered. We let our guests share on the subjects they’re well-known for.

Energizing Bitcoin & Ai explores the intersection of Bitcoin Mining, AI, and Energy. Each week, we break down the latest trends, strategies, and innovations shaping these industries, featuring conversations with the key players driving change. Whether you're an industry veteran or a curious newcomer, stay ahead of the curve with insights that power the future.