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Born into slavery on a Maryland plantation, John Thompson spent the first twenty-five years of his life in bondage before escaping to the North. His fear of recapture drove him to a soul-searching new chapter of his life. He joined the crew of the Milwood, a whaling vessel on which Thompson would spend more than two years working and traveling the world. In this unique slave narrative, Thompson not only explores the brutal realities of the antebellum South but also provides a transcendent spiritual accounting of his own internal life.

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We all have dreams and ambitions. We want to be successful in our careers and personal lives. But what does success really mean? And how do we achieve it? These are the questions John Thompson III sets out to answer in his book Stack Your Deck. Through a mix of personal stories, expert interviews, practical exercises, and straight-forward advice, Thompson takes listeners on an engaging journey, challenges us to define success on our terms, and shows it is always within reach - no matter how many ups and downs we experience in life.

The Christmas Mink and Other December Tales from the North Woods brings the spirit of the season alive. In this whimsical collection of Christmas stories and poems from the snowy north woods of New England, see the season in a new light and find the holiday spirit in unlikely places–in Siberia, from the tail of the Christmas Comet, or even your own tree.

For centuries England has always had a leading and admired reputation for its poets and poetry. In this volume we explore those born in the North-West who created such revered, enduring and respected verse.

A tennis talk podcast, talking about all things tennis from many years of experience travelling the world, we are trying to help educate parents, players and coaching from first hand knowledge. We will be giving our opinions on all things tennis and always holding people to a high standard

Dive into the captivating world of poisons with Charles John Samuel Thompson, a renowned writer and physician who penned numerous influential works on the subject. This podcast will guide you through various intriguing cases of poisoning, both infamous and obscure, as well as provide fascinating insights into the historical use of poisons. Thompsons expertise shines as he uncovers the mysteries of poisons and poisoning in this compelling narrative.

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Shop Talk is the official video channel where authors, readers, and stories talk. We talk to Indie authors about their books and explore the world of independent publishing and related topics. Sometimes I go down the rabbit trail on other topics such as guns, films, ham radio, mechanics, etc. What's your story? Official YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@Shoptalk4307

Dog has a problem. His beautiful world is in crisis – again! Should he let events take their course, or should he interfere? This book is an invitation to see planet Earth through the eyes of Dog and Mother Nature, from the era of the dinosaurs, though times of plenty, to our current and future crises. Who’s to blame? Is it us? Is it them? This magical listen takes us on an insightful journey where individual stories from around the world blend and unfold as Dog’s intimate understanding of the big picture grows. Despite the gremlins, can humans recognise what it is really that matters?