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Wendy Kipling INsight

Wendy Kipling The Virtual Mentor

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If you are like me, you lead a very busy life.... You do not have time to waste and every second you spend on your business needs to count. If you need to know something you want to find the information quick. You want to act today. INsight© has been designed with you in mind……. My aim is to provide sessions that are: Quick and easy to follow Deliver enough knowledge so that you can act today. Time focused, with sessions only lasting between 10 – 20 minutes. Allowing you to maximize your tim ...
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"The Jungle Book" is a timeless tale of adventure, friendship, and self-discovery in the wilds of the Indian jungle. Follow Mowgli, raised by wolves, as he encounters a captivating cast of characters, faces the challenges of survival, and learns profound life lessons in a world where the law of the jungle prevails. This classic is an enthralling exploration of human nature, our connection to the natural world, and the enduring power of storytelling. Visit https://krity.app/ for more books an ...
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Do you recall your parents saying "Wise Up?". This is the BEST way to increase your intellect, grow your vocabulary, and broaden your view of history and culture. Take the "wise up!" challenge and listen to any 5 of these narrated stories and give your brain a treat! (It works for all ages, including TV-bound seniors). Enjoy listening to well-narrated tales from writers like Jack London, Guy de Maupassant, Edith Wharton, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Ray Bradbury, ...
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Robin Kermode reads his favourite children's stories. All the stories are about kindness and forgiveness in some form. Robin Kermode, is an actor, best selling author, leading Communication Coach, popular keynote speaker, body language expert, media commentator, and the author of SPEAK SO YOUR AUDIENCE WILL LISTEN. His podcast, THE ART OF COMMUNICATION, has over 20,000 listeners. For more information visit: www.robinkermode.com
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The Man Who Would Be King tells the story of two British adventurers in British India who become kings of Kafiristan, a remote part of Afghanistan. It was inspired by the exploits of James Brooke, an Englishman who became the “white Raja” of Sarawak in Borneo, and by the travels of American adventurer Josiah Harlan, who claimed the title Prince of Ghor. The story was first published in The Phantom Rickshaw and other Tales (Volume Five of the Indian Railway Library, published by A H Wheeler & ...
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Incredible India Travel is a discussion on the best way to experience India. It has recommendations for places and cultural experiences that will help listeners discover authentic India. The recommendations consider social impact as well and suggests only tours which strengthen local communities.
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The Literary Life Podcast

Angelina Stanford Thomas Banks

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Not just book chat! The Literary Life Podcast is an ongoing conversation about the skill and art of reading well and the lost intellectual tradition needed to fully enter into the great works of literature. Experienced teachers Angelina Stanford and Thomas Banks (of www.HouseOfHumaneLetters.com) join lifelong reader Cindy Rollins (of www.MorningtimeForMoms.com) for slow reads of classic literature, conversations with book lovers, and an ever-unfolding discussion of how Stories Will Save the ...
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Broken Oars Podcast

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Since its launch on 24th July 2020, Broken Oars Podcast has grown into the world’s best podcast about rowing, rowers and all things related to the art, practice and magic of moving a boat backwards down a river using an oar. Episode by episode, your genial hosts Dr. Lewin Hynes (the Southern One) and Dr. Aaron Jackson (the Northern One) have been joined for in-depth and revealing conversations with Olympic and world champions, elite coaches, world-leading sports scientists, journalists and c ...
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Retro Ad Review

Retro Ad Review

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Retro Ad Review is a podcast where we explore nostalgic commercials from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s. We go into the details behind your favorite commercials, from the story of their creation to their impact (or lack thereof). Coke, McDonald's, Nike...we cover them all. So, if you like watching the ads more than you like watching the Superbowl, have a listen! Don't forget to follow us on our Instagram and Facebook: @retroadreview
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New for 2023: Victorian Poetry Scroll back for previous courses on Shakespeare, Eighteenth Century Poetry, Close Reading, Various film genres, Film and Philosophy, the Western Canon, Early Romantics, 17th Century Poetry, etc.
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History helps us understand the cultures and conflicts of the changing multipolar world. But there is so much to read! Where to begin? Let Jeff Rich, writer historian, and ex-government official, be your guide to some quality world history. Appreciate world literature, discuss world crises and meet intriguing historians. Free weekly newsletter at jeffrich.substack.com
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The RoC Show

Carsten Soelund

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Complex projects - from idea to execution. A business podcast about working with complex projects ,with your host Carsten Soelund and guests. We bring guests on the show and let them tell their story about working on complex projects around the world.
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This is where I will share poetic pieces and unique, uplifting insights I gain from them. Join me, Madison Erasmus, for a regular dose of literary inspiration. Cover art photo provided by Thought Catalog on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@thoughtcatalog
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A weekly podcast discussing culture and entertainment media from a Christian perspective. Books, games, movies, and music are all on the roundtable. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/polymathroundtable/support
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Extruding America

Gerard Armbruster and Stetson Tudd

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Won't you join me, Gerard Armbruster, as every week we take a wrong turn off life's interstate, and discover the straight story about the bend in the road, where nestle the small towns with big characters, to tug on the common thread that unravels the hand-me-down sweater of our national zeitgeist, and extrudes the truths of our lives. Perennial favorite: Postcard from Battersea, with Stetson Tudd.
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A bi-weekly show that discusses and examines the chivalric virtues as they apply to our modern lives. We touch on Modern Culture, Martial Arts, Personal Style and Grooming, Movies and lots of other topics. Whatever and wherever our conversation takes us.
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Welcome, to mostly stories, I’m your host, Ben Beecher. In this series, We flip through the pages of some of my favorite books that I used to read growing up. Some of these tales have been told many times before, some you may not have ever heard of. In any case, I hope you enjoy, Mostly Stories Cover art photo provided by Susan Yin on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@syinq
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Classic Poetry Aloud

Classic Poetry Aloud

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Classic Poetry Aloud gives voice to poetry through podcast recordings of the great poems of the past. Our library of poems is intended as a resource for anyone interested in reading and listening to poetry. For us, it's all about the listening, and how hearing a poem can make it more accessible, as well as heightening its emotional impact. See more at: www.classicpoetryaloud.com
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Great Writers Inspire

Oxford University

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PLEASE NOTE: The 'Great Writers Inspire' project has its own website which features much more extensive, diverse and updated content. Please visit https://writersinspires.org From Dickens to Shakespeare, from Chaucer to Kipling and from Austen to Blake, this significant collection contains inspirational short talks freely available to the public and the education community worldwide. This series is aimed primarily at first year undergraduates but will be of interest to school students prepar ...
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I've always wondered what it takes to make our dreams come true. How do we move from having a dream to becoming the dream? I have dedicated my life to understanding how to make our dreams possible. I have learned from my mentors, studied the scriptures, read hundreds of books and attended several seminars in the quest of finding the secret sauce to making our dreams come true. I am here to share them with you in this podcast. I want to go on the journey of my commitment to personal developme ...
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Power Nap

Quiet. Please

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Power Naps have been proven to help you get the rest and energy you need and get back on track. In as little as 20 minutes, the Power Nap podcast can help get you in and out of sleep quickly - easily and (best of all) naturally. Our unique isochronic tones have been shown to help people easily enter a sleep state and bring you back to being fully awake, refreshed, and ready to take on the rest of your day. So forget the coffee and, take a power nap podcast instead. We have power naps in a va ...
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The Author Gilbert Keith Chesterton was born in London, England on the 29th of May, 1874. Though he considered himself a mere “rollicking journalist,” he was actually a prolific and gifted writer in virtually every area of literature. A man of strong opinions and enormously talented at defending them, his exuberant personality nevertheless allowed him to maintain warm friendships with people–such as George Bernard Shaw and H. G. Wells–with whom he vehemently disagreed. Chesterton had no diff ...
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You can’t sleep. Even worse? You can’t stay asleep. 7 million Americans suffer from a lack of sleep, for some, it's temporary for others it’s an ongoing problem. The Stop the Insomnia Now podcast is an effective answer to your sleep problems. Because of our experience with advanced relaxation techniques, our team has crafted these unique and exclusive isochronic enhanced audio tracks and guided meditations to help you fall asleep fast and stay asleep longer. The Stop the Insomnia Now Podcast ...
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On today’s episode of The Literary Life podcast, Angelina, Cindy, and Thomas wrap up their discussion of The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling with the final Mowgli story–“Tiger, Tiger.” Before beginning to talk about the story, the chat a little about Kipling’s other works and his place in literary history and what sort of writer he was. In this sect…
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Did you know the forests that inspired Rudyard Kipling' Jungle Book were Pench and Kanha wildlife corridors in central India! I have matched the iconic locations described in the Jungle Book to the actual locations i found in these forests. I have also looked at the characters like Sher khan, Balu, Bagheera and map it with the fauna found here. It'…
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"The Aunt and the Sluggard" is a short story by P. G. Wodehouse, and features the young gentleman Bertie Wooster and his valet Jeeves. The story was published in the Saturday Evening Post in the United States in April 1916, and in The Strand Magazine in the United Kingdom in August 1916. The story was also included in the 1925 collection Carry On, …
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In one of GK Chesterton'slast collections, the Wisdom of Father Brown, Father Brown, while visiting a retired Flambeau in Spain, explains to a curious guest how he solves murders. Then he begins to recall past events, one story of which is 'The Vanishing of Vaudrey'. For all our Father Brown stories visit www.bestof1001stories.com and visit 1001 Cl…
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Kings beheaded, empires crumbled, and rulers poisoned – all while clutching history’s most controversial diamond. The Kohinoor’s curse isn’t just folklore; it’s documented chaos spanning centuries across India, Persia, Afghanistan, and Britain. I’ve uncovered five jaw-dropping betrayals that followed this gem from one bloody hand to the next. Each …
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(Deep gravelly voice): On this day five years ago, while the world languished in the depths of COVID, in a time when there were NO rowing podcasts (other than a few we've forgotten to mention), two men got together to change the world as we know it ... They were Dr. Lewin Hynes, who would come to be known as The Southern One, and Dr. Aaron Jackson,…
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A Trivial Incident- An Earlybird Release Our narrator and his friend enter the woods on a large estate to hunt woodcock but are soon told that the owner does not allow hunting. The narrator's friend once knew the lady owner so they approach the house hoping to leverage that old friendship. Chekhov shows his mastery of the short story through charac…
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Ever wonder how a 5,000-year-old civilization had plumbing better than some modern cities? While we’re struggling with WiFi dead spots, the Indus Valley people built perfect grid-pattern cities with sophisticated drainage systems that wouldn’t look out of place today. Most history books barely scratch the surface of Indus Valley technology. But the…
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Join us for an exhilarating 2-day escape from Delhi to the legendary Jim Corbett National Park, India's oldest and most prestigious tiger reserve! This isn't just a trip; it's an immersive journey into the heart of untamed wilderness, promising thrilling encounters and unforgettable memories.By 5 Senses Tours
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On The Literary Life podcast this week, Angelina, Cindy, and Thomas continue their discussion of The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling. After sharing their commonplace quotes for this week, they begin talking about “Kaa’s Hunting.” Angelina asks Cindy about the age range for this book, which is recommended on AmblesideOnline for Year 3 students. They …
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Ever wonder what happens when an East India Company resident falls for an Indian noble's granddaughter in 18th century Hyderabad? James Achilles Kirkpatrick and Khair un-Nissa's forbidden romance wasn't just scandalous—it shattered every colonial rule of the time. Their love story, hidden beneath layers of historical erasure, reveals more than just…
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The Gold- The Colonies had recently gone to war with the Old Country and New England coastal residents were hearing that british ships were raiding small towns. One married couple, having just received a large inheritance of gold, knew that it had to be hidden and quickly.... The Cat- A loner cat surviving by himself one winter in a mountain cabin,…
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Take a trip from Bangalore to the Nagarhole National Park along the Kabini river. Wake up to the trumpet of elephants, watch a tiger’s shadow melt into the trees, and end your trip in a serene Tibetan monastery. It isn’t just a holiday — it’s a story you’ll tell forever.By 5 Senses Tours
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Nestled on the border of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, Pench National Park is a forest that doesn’t just exist — it whispers, it watches, it awakens. Immortalized by Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, this is where the spirit of the wild runs free. Just 90 km from Nagpur, this quick 2-day escape transports you into the heart of India’s untamed be…
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In part two our narrator, Joe, now older, heads out to the outback to raise sheep with his best friend who has just married a girl they had grown up with. Upon leaving she asks Joe not to let her new husband go near a drink- because he can't stop it once he gets starrted. Joe promises he won't. The reverend McLaghlin appears large in this story as …
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Today on The Literary Life podcast, we begin a new series of episodes on The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling with our hosts Angelina Stanford, Cindy Rollins, and Thomas Banks! After sharing their commonplace quotes, each of them talks about their own reading histories with Rudyard Kipling’s work. Thomas gives us some biographical information about K…
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Step into the untamed wilderness of Kanha National Park — the very forest that inspired The Jungle Book. With vast sal forests, meadows teeming with deer, and the haunting call of the wild, Kanha is not just a national park — it's one of India's greatest natural theatres. Whether you're a seasoned wildlife enthusiast or a first-time safari-goer, th…
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Henry Lawson was one of Australia's greatest short story writers (I think the best) and poets, and hisn stories tell much about the people who settle Australia and fought the tough climate and barren landscape to farm and raise livestock. This story and the one that follows (Pt. 2) provied accurate histrorical depictions of the men, women, and fami…
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Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is India’s greatest conservation success story — where the prehistoric-looking one-horned rhinoceros roams free alongside wild elephants, swamp deer, tigers, and over 500 bird species. The park is a monumental triumph of conservation, a living testament to what collective human effort can achie…
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An extensive guide to India's 38 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, highlighting their cultural, natural, and mixed classifications. It explains the criteria for UNESCO designation and India's significant global standing, ranking sixth in the world for its number of protected sites. Get to know the must-visit cultural landmarks like the Taj Mahal and Ham…
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Varanasi isn’t just another stop on your India itinerary – it’s the beating heart of Hindu spirituality that’s been pulsing for over 3,000 years. In this guide to spiritual Varanasi, I’ll show you exactly how to navigate this mystical city beyond the tourist traps, where to witness authentic ceremonies, and which ashrams welcome foreign seekers.…
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Bandipur Wildlife can be experienced over 2 days from Bangalore. Bandipur is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere and is famous for wildlife spotting in the erstwhile hunting grounds of the Mysore Maharaja. Bandipur is a thriving wild life reserve today and provides a rare opportunity to spot several endangered species. The tours to this reserve include…
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Ever wondered why a bearded Indian monk became the founding father of Chinese Zen Buddhism? Yeah, that’s Bodhidharma for you – straddling worlds and blurring boundaries between East and South Asian spiritual traditions. Most people think of Bodhidharma as Chinese, but his Indian connection runs deep. Born a prince in southern India, he abandoned ro…
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India’s cave paintings represent an extraordinary testament to human creativity and spiritual expression across millennia. From the prehistoric masterpieces of Bhimbetka to the sophisticated compositions of Ajanta, these ancient artworks reveal the remarkable journey of human expression, belief systems, and daily life. Through careful study of thei…
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This week on The Literary Life, we bring you an episode from deep in the archives in which Cindy and Angelina discussed Katherine Mansfield’s short story “The Garden Party.” After a great chat over their commonplace quotes, Angelina and Cindy dig into this week’s story. They start with how Cindy found this story and the connections she was making t…
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This podcast is about "Zero"! That zero you take for granted in your phone’s calculator? Wait until you learn how its invention transformed everything from rocket science to the smartphone in your pocket. This podcast is about unsung Indian inventions, you’ll discover the fascinating stories behind everyday items and revolutionary concepts that ori…
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Amild mannered man falls in love with a young lady named Madeleine but doesn't have the courage to tell her, mainly because her father is a mean old guy who wants to keep her by his side as he grows older. The father goes away on a business trip and a strange chain of events takes place when the father's ghost shows up complaining that he was given…
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Mysore Kingdom stands as a remarkable testament to the harmonious fusion of monarchical wisdom and democratic principles, establishing itself as a beacon of progressive governance long before India’s independence. It offered voting rights to women long before the modern democracies of the West!By 5 Senses Tours
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This week on The Literary Life Podcast, Angelina and Thomas are once again joined Dr. Jason Baxter, author of Why Literature Still Matters. In this episode, our hosts sit down with Dr. Baxter for a chat about a wide variety of topics, including teaching the old books, reading poetry to understand it, the delight of teaching students at HHL, their h…
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Nothing says summer of yore like talking about big blockbuster films. But what really made those films great? That's right, fast food tie-ins. We're looking at big films that teamed up with big food to create big money. Listen to this episode to hear about Ghostbusters II + Hardee's, Batman Returns + McDonald's, and Shrek + Burger King.…
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In this story Dr. Watson narrates a tragedy involving Holmes as it appears Holmes has been killed by his mortal enemy, Dr Moriarty, on the eve of a trial that would convict Moriarty and his henchmen of a number of crimes. NOTE 2025 we ARE SEEKING A MALE VOICE FOR NeW ADVENTURE NOVEL PODCAST. Contact me at [email protected] A NOTE TO ALL …
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Imagine a land where ancient legends breathe, where unwavering faith reshapes daily life, and where nature itself becomes an architect of the extraordinary. India is far more than just the iconic Taj Mahal or the bustling bazaars that grace countless travel guides. It is a vibrant kaleidoscope of the unexpected, a treasure trove of places so bizarr…
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