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Leadership Lessons From The Great Books
Season Five Trailer - Literate Leaders Restore The Chaotic World --- Kicking off Season Five, host Jesan Sorrells explores how deep literacy from great books equips leaders to separate signal from noise, solve problems, and prepare for generational change.
Ben-Hur (1959)
Ben-Hur Synopsis Record-breaking winner of 11 Oscars, including Best Picture, Director, Actor, Supporting Actor, and Score, this epic masterpiece stars Charlton Heston ("The Ten Commandments," "Touch of Evil") in the title role of a rebellious Israelite Jew who takes on the Roman Empire during the time of Christ. Featuring one of the most famous action sequences of all time -- the breathtaking chariot race. Directed by Oscar-winner William Wyler ("Mrs. Miniver," "The Best Years of Our Lives").
All the books Billy Joel mentions in 'We Didn't Start the Fire'
Many artists have grown to hate their own biggest hit, but few have required as much effort in the first place as Billy Joel‘s 1989 hit ‘We Didn’t Start the Fire’. And, in fairness, it doesn’t deserve the hate it gets from its creator. He pored over the history books to bring us a linear snapshot of 20th-century history in a blitzkrieg tantamount to a new age rap.
The Way to the Cross
In his much-loved novel Ben-Hur, Lew Wallace tells the story of two boyhood friends who come of age during the Roman occupation of Judea: Messala and Ben-Hur. On reaching adulthood, the two men’s ways diverge. Messala, a Roman, becomes one of the oppressors, while Ben-Hur, a Jew, joins the fight for independence from Rome. Betrayed and sent to the galleys by Messala, Ben-Hur vows revenge. Eventually regaining his freedom, he wounds and bankrupts Messala in a fateful chariot race.
Louis L'Amour's Library and Reading List
Welcome back to our series on the libraries of great men. The eminent men of history were often voracious readers and their own philosophy represents a distillation of all the great works they fed into their minds. This series seeks to trace the stream of their thinking back to the source.
Ben-Hur (1959)
Critica de Ben-Hur (1959) Hubo una época en el que la Televisión cernía una peligrosa sombra sobre el cine, y las personas estaban dejando de ir a las salas cinematográficas. Fue entonces cuando la Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer decidió acometer por segunda vez en la historia del cine la historia del joven príncipe judío injustamente condenado a las galeras por orden del imperio romano que gobernada Judea en tiempos de Jesucristo.
The 30 Best-Selling Novels of All Time—How Many Have You Read?
We get it: When you hear the word "blockbuster," you probably think of some handsome guy named Chris flexing his muscles across the big-screen. But as much as popular as those comic book movies are, that term can also apply to a great read as well. Herein, we've rounded up the 30 best-selling novels of all time. You've likely heard of them all, and have maybe even read a few. But you probably didn't know that tens of millions—and in some case, hundreds of millions—of other people have done the same.
The Libraries of Famous Men: Louis L'Amour
Welcome back to our series on the libraries of great men. The eminent men of history were often voracious readers and their own philosophy represents a distillation of all the great works they fed into their minds. This series seeks to trace the stream of their thinking back to the source.
The Libraries of Famous Men: Louis L'Amour | The Art of Manliness
Welcome back to our series on the libraries of great men. The eminent men of history were often voracious readers and their own philosophy represents a distillation of all the great works they fed into their minds. This series seeks to trace the stream of their thinking back to the source.
Author Carol Wallace: Revisiting 'Ben-Hur'
Get practical advice on spending, saving and the need to be accountable for your finances from Kenneth L. Sampson, Chaplain (Colonel) U.S. Army (Retired). Learn more in the free Guideposts publication Financial Readiness.
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