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Goldeneye: the story of Ian Fleming in Jamaica and the creation of British national icon, James Bond. From 1946 until the end of his life, Ian Fleming lived for two months of every year at Goldeneye – the house he built on a point of high land overlooking a small white sand beach on Jamaica’s north coast. All the James Bond novels and stories were written here. Fleming adored the Jamaica he had discovered, at the time an imperial backwater that seemed unchanged from the glory days of the empire.

The Battle for Monte Cassino, which blocked the Allies' road to Rome in early 1944, was fought over terrible terrain and in appalling conditions, and saw human sacrifice and privation almost beyond imagination. Based on the first-hand accounts of veterans from around the world, Matthew Parker has recreated this epic battle from the experiences of the men who fought it.

Sinister forces lurk in the corners of the Iron Kingdoms - restless souls, mischievous and cunning creatures, darker beings that bargain for mortal souls. Most pass unmarked, shunned, or avoided, but there is one group willing to seek out and study what others fear. In abandoned halls and forgotten ruins, the investigators from the Strangelight Workshop illuminate the darkness, armed with wisdom, curiosity, and specialized tools.

On Saturday 29 September 1923, the Palestine Mandate became law and the British Empire reached what would prove to be its maximum territorial extent, covering a scarcely credible quarter of the world's land mass, containing 460 million people. But the tide was beginning to turn. This book is a new way of looking at the British Empire. It immerses the listener in the contemporary moment, focusing on particular people and stories from that day, gleaned from newspapers, letters, diaries, official documents, magazines, films and novels.

In the art world, there’s always more than what meets the eye. We’re here to uncover stories and truths as we work to solve the puzzle of success in this complex industry. Access lies at the heart of our mission. We amplify as many voices as we can, featuring artists, collectors, curators, advisors, historians, and entrepreneurs, listening as they tell us what it’s like to walk in their shoes.

Understanding, nurturing, and developing people are critical in every professional and personal relationship. But how can you get a clear picture of a person, including their needs, wants, strengths, challenges, and capabilities? There are many powerful assessment tools on the market and an overwhelming number of opinions regarding which are the best to use.

Do you love "The Office"? Does it tickle you pink? (That's what she said) Well I'm offering a whole new perspective on the Dunder Mifflin crew that has brought so many people joy throughout the years. Join me as I navigate sub story plots all while highlighting that Jim, really isn't all that great! Neither is Pam...Do I have your attention yet? If so, please tune in!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/harping-on-halpert--5579266/support.

Net talk is a podcast dedicated to the Alaska commercial fisherman. Telling stories of the glory days and peeling back the layers of what makes the commercial fishing industry in Alaska tick.

Welcome to Ghost Talk with Spooky Wookiee, a podcast that explores the eerie world of hauntings, haunted places, haunted road trips, and ghost haunting. I aim to take you through the unknown, sharing spine-chilling tales of paranormal activity and unexplained phenomena. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, I promise to keep you on the edge of your seat with my stories of ghosts that haunt the most haunted locations worldwide. Promise to keep you engaged with our paranormal activity tales; you might even experience something supernatural yourself.