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Bernard Hinault is "Le Blaireau", the Badger. Tough as old boots, he is the old warrior of the French peloton, as revered as he is feared for his ferocious attacks. He has won five Tours de France, marking his name into the history books as a member of cycling's most exclusive club. Yet as the 1986 Tour de France ascends into the mountains, a boyish and friendly young American named Greg LeMond threatens the Badger - and France's entire cycling heritage.

Rich, Bret, Ken, and Josh have dedicated their lives to ensuring that people can grow in the aftermath of trauma, and live great lives — filled with Posttraumatic Growth. This remarkable book harnesses the power of all their experience, and the incredible true stories of combat veterans and military and veteran family members who have transformed loss into gain and pain into purpose.

Beijing 2008, the 100 metres final: Usain Bolt slows down, beats his chest, metres clear of his nearest rival, his face filled with the euphoria of a young man utterly in thrall to his extraordinary physical talent. It is one of the greatest sporting moments. It is just the beginning. Of the ten...

From the outside, The Lyon’s Den doesn’t look like much; there isn’t even a sign. But Mercs of all species know that if you head to Southwest Houston, near the Starport, there’s a particular run-down strip mall that looks like it’s been abandoned for years. The glass door second from the south end of the strip is plastered over on the inside with blue paper, and the faint golden outline of a rampant lion is the only clue.

Hear rare recordings from some of the world's most-respected poets reading their own works: Ezra Pound, "Old Men With Beautiful Manners"; W. B. Yeats, "The Lake Isle of Innisfree"; Robert Graves, "A Last Poem"'; Edna St. Vincent Millay, "The Harp-Weaver"; Richard Eberhart, "The Groundhog"; Philip Levine, "Blasting from Heaven"; Marianne Moore, "The Mind Is an Enchanting Thing"; Stephen Spender, "What I Expected"; and Vachel Lindsay, "An Interpolation by Mr. Lindsay".

Dave Brailsford has spearheaded the track cycling revolution in Britain, helping turn the nation into a superpower. He is also head of Team Sky and oversaw Bradley Wiggins' victory at the 2012 Tour de France. But who is the man behind the mask? This is a portrait of one of the most enigmatic presences in world sport; an exploration of his background, a unique insight into the formation of his methodology and an analysis of how he has forged a new path in a sport riven with controversy.

The 1988 Seoul Olympics played host to what has been described by some as the dirtiest race of all time, by others as the greatest. Ben Johnson's world-record time of 9.79 seconds – as thrilling as it was – was the beginning rather than the end of the story. Following the race, Johnson tested positive, news that generated as many – if not more – shockwaves as his fastest ever run. He was stripped of the title, Lewis was awarded the gold medal, Linford Christie the silver and Calvin Smith the bronze. More than two decades on, the story still hadn't ended.

Fifteen outstanding authors. Fourteen extraordinary stories. One best-selling universe. It’s the 22nd century. The galaxy has opened up to humanity as a hyperactive beehive of stargates and new technologies, and we suddenly find ourselves in a vast playground of different races, environments, and cultures. Enter the Four Horsemen universe, where only a willingness to fight and die for money separates humans from the majority of the other races. Enter a galaxy not only of mercenaries, but also of aliens, hired assassins, and accountants. Accountants?

In a galaxy controlled by massive corporations, few worlds are truly free. When explorers find a priceless wormhole near Sidonia, the hostile attention of the Aquitaine Corporation focuses on the small backwater kingdom. To protect their world, Sidonia's royalty rush seventeen-year-old Princess Cosima into an arranged marriage, one that will guarantee a treaty and shield Sidonia from Aquitaine's clutches. But Cosima never asked for the honor of becoming the next queen to a man she doesn't love. With the fate of the planet hanging in the balance, a team of deadly assassins targets Cosima.

Have you put a snack out for Santa Claus and his Reindeer? Get comfy and grab your teddy as we guide your little ones through a collection of calming and magical Christmas stories which are perfect for that car journey to see family, bedtime and siting around the fire together with a hot mug of hot chocolate.

Cyber Intelligence-Driven Risk provides a solution to one of the most pressing issues that executives and risk managers face: How can we weave information security into our business decisions to minimize overall business risk?

Richard Moore, Lionel Birnie and Daniel Friebe share their diaries from three incident-filled Grand Tours, the Giro d’Italia, Tour de France and Vuelta a España. These take listeners behind the scenes and explore the culture and landscape as well as the racing while the ‘Lionel of Flanders’, complete with beer recommendations, does the same for the Classics in Belgium.

The H Factor is straight talk about leadership development and team building to help you develop a work culture that supports corporate social responsibility. But it is also about rethinking how to maximize the strengths of your employees–your human resources–to build a dynamic team where everyone achieves the satisfaction of participating in sustainable efforts that build true employee engagement and a better world.

Join two friends, Richard and Brad, each week as they explore the hidden messages in life's everyday moments. From personal stories to tales of family and friends, they uncover the unexpected lessons and sermons that God might be revealing. Tune in for heartfelt conversations, laughter, and meaningful insights that remind us that even in the ordinary, there’s always a deeper purpose waiting to be discovered.

What About You is a podcast of one to one conversations with Richard Moore, who was shot and blinded in 1972 during the Northern Ireland conflict when he was 10 years old. The podcast focuses on a variety of human stories which are inspirational, challenging, humorous and sometimes sad. It is an opportunity for individuals to share their life journey in a way that will hopefully make a positive impact on you.

Compiled and edited by Xtina Marie, the dark poet princess herself, Ghosts, Spirits, & Specters: Volume 1 boasts of 18 terrifying tales of ethereal and ghostly goings-on from the gloriously fevered minds of: Michael J. Moore, T. Fox Dunham, Richard Raven, Sarah Cannavo, DJ Tyrer, Kev Harrison, David F. Gray, Jon O'Bergh, Dustin Chisam, Bill Davidson, Nathan Helton, Brian James Lewis, Trevor Newton, R.C. Mulhare, Nikki D. Freeman, Laszlo Tamasfi, Dawson Goodell, and Eric Nash.

As a professional ghostwriter and editor, I have the privilege of learning people's stories and turning them into narrative. After years of writing and meeting hundreds of incredibly inspiring people, I decided to find new ways to share the the stories of some of our society's most incredible people. In this podcast, I'll interview amazing storytellers as they share pieces of their life that will inspire, teach, and entertain you! Everyone has a story! Come hear some of the best I've heard!

Dr Richard J Moore is a UK based Consultant Oral Surgeon and Academic. The aims of the podcast are to discuss key topics within Oral Surgery which are aimed at both undergraduate and postgraduate clinicians with an interest in this area. He is joined by guest speakers who are experts in their field, and also hosts a revision series for undergraduates. For more information, suggested topics or to be a guest on the show email richard@drrichardjmoore.com. 

CHURCHepreneurs vision is to accelerate the church, in mission, vision, and effectiveness in fulfilling the great commission in our communities. CHURCHepreneurs hopes to embolden people to fulfill the Great Commission beyond our own borders into the rest of the world, within this generation. In this Podcast we will talk about everything that is moving us in relation to Church, theology, hopefully to empower you in your ministry, church, bible study, theological understanding, and personal growth in Christ.