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A journalist writing in the first flush of revolutionary enthusiasm, John Reed gives a gripping record of the events in Petrograd in November 1917, when Lenin and the Bolsheviks finally seized power. Containing verbatim reports both of speeches by leaders and the chance comments of bystanders, set against an idealized backcloth of the proletariat, soldiers, sailors, and peasants uniting to throw off oppression, Reed's account is the product of passionate involvement and remains a classic of reporting.

Getting divorced is almost never easy, but this practical, plain-English guide helps you get through the proceedings with a minimum of stress and expense. It shows you the latest changes in collaborative divorces, common law, and same-sex marriages, and even custody law - and how to work out the terms so you can begin building a fulfilling post-divorce life.

Most mercenary units fly flags on two flagpoles at their headquarters: one with their unit’s flag, and other bearing the flag of their current employer. However, the Third Regimental Combat Team—a.k.a. the Eridani Light Horse—leaves one flagpole bare, as a reminder of the death of the Star League, and the other pole flies the Light Horse’s unit and regimental flags at half-mast.

Ten Days That Shook the World is John Reed's phenomenal firsthand account of the October Revolution, leading up to the storming of the Winter Palace and the assumption of power by the Bolsheviks in 1917.

John Reed's first-hand description of the October Revolution was written in early 1918 and published in the USA the following year. The veracity and impact of his dynamic snapshot-style reportage made the book an instant best seller, and it has since become a modern classic, inspiring films including Sergei Eisenstein's October and the Oscar-winning Reds.

Here is an unabridged audio collection of the "best of the best" science fiction short stories published in 2009 by current and emerging masters of the genre, as narrated by top voice talents. In "Erosion",l by Ian Creasey, a man tests the limits of his exo-suit prior to leaving a dying earth. In "As Women Fight", by Sara Genge, a hunter has no time to train for a fight to inhabit his wife's body in a society of body-switchers....

John Reed, escritor revolucionario y cronista insuperable, fue testigo directo de uno de los acontecimientos históricos de mayor relevancia del siglo xx, la Revolución rusa de 1917. Diez días que estremecieron al mundo es su extraordinario y conmovedor testimonio de la Revolución en que los bolcheviques, al frente de obreros y soldados, conquistaron el poder del Estado en Rusia y lo entregaron a los soviets.

An unabridged audio collection of the "best of the best" science fiction stories written in 2011 by current and emerging masters of the genre, edited by Allan Kaster, as narrated by top voice talents. In "Dying Young," by Peter M. Ball, cyborgs, clones, and post-humans collide with a dragon bent on revenge in a post-apocalyptic space western. In "Canterbury Hollow," by Chris Lawson, two lovers on a planet orbiting a killer sun share their few remaining weeks together before they die....

This audio presentation of the Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction is a super-duper triple issue, comprising ten key selections (most of the contents, actually) of FSF's September issue and the forthcoming double October/November issue.

New podcast All throughout history man has learned from the wisdom of those who have come before us. Life has become very confusing, it seems we have lost vision of what has worked for thousands of years. Each week I will be discussing simple and practical ideas that have been implemented since man was building pyramids. Always appreciate feedback and welcome criticism.

Why Political Democracy Must Go is an insightful analysis of the origins of the socialist movement in the United States, written by famed journalist John Reed, one of the most distinguished American writers on the subject. Although one of socialism’s fiercest proponents, Reed exposes the myth of "democratic socialism" by providing an overview of the development of socialist thought in America. His devastating critique of political democracy argues that socialism cannot be achieved through democratic means.

Meet your Real Estate Mates, a group of bold blokes who traveled 10,000 miles from Australia to the United States to have a crack at real estate investing where opportunity is massive. Sharing their unique perspectives and proven track records of success — over 600 million in transactions collectively — the eight Real Estate Mates show you different ways to invest in US real estate and how to do it right with the power of an A-Team.

As an attorney, how do you build trust so your clients stick to you? Do your unique practice areas, contributions to the community, what you do outside the law, or your background make you stand out? How do you channel your strengths and talents in ways that deliver powerful results and leave lasting impressions? Host John Reed talks with real lawyers and has them share the stories about how they got sticky and what they've done to set themselves apart from the competition.

A podcast by home-haunters for home-haunters. Come see how we turn an idea into the scariest house on the block.

What makes the town of Marietta, Georgia so welcoming, friendly and the center of Southern hospitality? Listen each week as Amy and John speaks with the community so they can tell their heartwarming, sad and funny stories about this historic city.

The six stories that represent Fantasy and Science Fiction Magazine's March and April 2003 issues exhibit an unusual diversity of almost familiar worlds.

Scaling a business is tough — why figure it out the hard way when you can learn from someone who’s been there? We bring on top business leaders to share real stories of what has worked...and hasn’t. This is real talk with actionable insights from people who want to help you grow smarter and faster. If you’re serious about scaling your business, this is the show you can’t afford to miss.

México insurgente representa el preludio de su labor como corresponsal de guerra y sus posteriores obras sobre los conflictos bélicos. Es un relato en primera persona, un testimonio de carácter épico de sus vivencias como acompañante de las tropas villistas y carrancistas en sus victorias y desventuras durante la Revolución mexicana, desde que en el otoño de 1913 fuera enviado a la frontera sur con la finalidad de atestiguar la segunda oleada revolucionaria tras el derrocamiento del gobierno de Francisco I. Madero por parte de los huertistas.