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In the 17th and 18th centuries, more than 300,000 white people were shipped to America as slaves. Urchins were swept up from London’s streets to labor in the tobacco fields, where life expectancy was no more than two years. Brothels were raided to provide 'breeders' for Virginia. Hopeful migrants were duped into signing as indentured servants, unaware they would become personal property who could be bought, sold and even gambled away. Transported convicts were paraded for sale like livestock.

Brothers in War is the immensely powerful story of eight Beechey brothers, and how they paid the ultimate price for King and country in the Great War. Some were keen to enlist from the start, others were conscripted and some dead against. Eventually, all eight would be swept up into its devastating path as, despite astonishing displays of courage and strength of character, they met their fates on the battlefields of France, Flanders, East Africa, and Gallipoli.

What is heroism? What are its moral components - altruism, love, self-sacrifice? Why was it once celebrated, and now often dismissed as anachronistic? In this dramatic and readable account of last stands in history - famous or otherwise - Walsh explores the stakes that led men at very different times and places to face overwhelming odds and certain death for the sake of family, home and country.

The citizens of Western democracies have been relentlessly propagandized, lied to, and fed a steady diet of distortions and untruths by their media for decades. Editor Michael Walsh brings together a stellar collection of critical thinkers and writers to explain how and why this is happening, its negative effects on our democracies, and what we can do to reverse it.

Without an understanding and appreciation of the culture we seek to preserve and protect, the defense of Western civilization is fundamentally futile; a culture that believes in nothing cannot defend itself, because it has nothing to defend. In this profound and wide-ranging historical survey, Michael Walsh illuminates the ways that the narrative and visual arts both reflect and affect the course of political history, outlining the way forward by arguing for the restoration of the heroic narrative that forms the basis of all Western cultural and religious traditions.  

In June 2020, prominent business and political leaders gathered for the fiftieth annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, under the rubric of "The Great Reset." In the words of WEF founder Klaus Schwab, the Great Reset is a "unique window of opportunity" afforded by the worldwide COVID-19 panic to build "a new social contract" ushering in a utopian era of economic, social, and environmental justice. But beneath their lofty and inspiring words, what are their actual plans?

A sequel to Michael Walsh’s Last Stands, his new book A Rage to Conquer is a journey through the twelve of the most important battles in Western history. As Walsh sees it, war is an important facet of every culture—and, for better or worse, our world is unthinkable without it. War has been an essential part of the human condition throughout history, the principal agent of societal change, waged by men on behalf of, and in pursuit of, their gods, women, riches, power, and the sheer joy of combat.

Sixteen innovators, creatives, and thought leaders—Austin Channing Brown, Sue Monk Kidd, and Luvvie Ajayi Jones, among others—share intimate stories of uncovering beauty and potential through moments of fear, loss, heartbreak, and uncertainty. Over the course of four years, the traveling...

The Roots & Wings Podcast with Alaina Salerno & Nina Marty: We’re collaborating to create, build & launch a podcast that is about real conversations. About self concept. About boundaries that don’t come with guilt. About healing without losing your softness. About having the audacity to take up space. We’re talking womanhood. Power. Connection. Identity. Desire. Money. Love. And what it actually looks like to be rooted and still rise. This is for the woman who wants to feel grounded in who she is and free enough to fly anyway. Roots & Wings is coming If this feels like your kind of room,...

Freedom By Design is the guide every service-based business owner needs but rarely finds, especially once growth starts feeling more like a grind than a reward. If your company has surpassed the $1M mark but left you with more stress, shrinking margins, and a team that leans too heavily on your shoulders, this book reveals why—and what to do about it.

Code named Devlin, he exists in the blackest shadows of the United States government--operating off the grid as the NSA's top agent. He's their most lethal weapon-and their most secret. But someone is trying to draw him out into the open by putting America's citizens in the crosshairs--and they will continue the slaughter until they get what they want.

Commercial Realtor. Wannabe Athlete. Avid Traveler. New Husband. And it goes on and on. Don Minichino steps out of the field and into the studio to interview his friends and colleagues about business, life and everything in-between.

Mental Health America of Dutchess County Presents "Your Best You: Real Conversations on Mental Wellness." Part of our mission at MHA is to raise awareness and make sure that we eradicate stigma around mental health. This is a really important endeavor we have here because when audiences take the time to listen to our interviews and watch the clips we create, that’s a big part of raising awareness. It’s making the phrase “mental health” not so hard to say.

Inspired by his own experiences, Michael is passionate about promoting emotional well-being, particularly among young males. Through his writing, he aims to encourage emotional awareness and provide valuable insights into navigating emotions and building healthy relationships. Michael believes that nurturing emotional intelligence is essential for personal growth and overall happiness.

Landmark Recovery Podcast is the premier podcast discussing addiction, recovery, and sobriety. We talk with experts to dispel myths about what addiction is and isn’t. We hear from recovering addicts who share their stories of rock bottom, rehab, and relapse. We also tackle difficult topics like trauma, the chaos of active addiction, and how it affects our families and communities. But our favorite topic? Hope. The podcast is a production of Landmark Recovery, a rapidly growing network of local drug and alcohol rehab centers providing high quality, and affordable, clinical treatment. With the...

Michael Ciccarelli-Walsh, debut author of Trouble in the Floating City, talks about writing. Get tips, tricks, and updates from a new author eager to help fellow aspiring writers.

With an unfaithful wife and a career in shambles, troubled Bill Ferguson decides to take drastic action. The youngest vice president in the history of Greystone Mutual Insurance, the workaholic executive becomes burned out, slacks off, and is demoted as a result. Learning of his wife Laura's infidelity only adds insult to injury. Lost, he is intrigued by a news story about a man who attempted to fake his own death and failed miserably. Bill decides he can do better. A lot better.

Meet Jamie! The Woman Behind it all - A Women's Empowerment Specialist Jamie Thivierge is a highly skilled motivational mental health coach and dynamic motivational speaker with a deep passion for empowering women. With years of experience, Jamie has made it her mission to help women embrace and accept their emotions, both past and present. Understanding that each woman's emotional journey is unique, Jamie provides a compassionate space for women to explore, heal, and grow, offering personalized guidance and support tailored to their needs. ​ Through her powerful talks and therapeutic ...

Welcome to Room 215 where the party is happening and the door is always open! Join Nick, Isaiah and Conor as they bond over their time as roommates in college, share their creative ventures, discuss "adulting" after graduating in a pandemic, and offer life advice based on their ups and downs and battles with mental health.