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Robert Macfarlane brings his glittering style to a profound work of travel writing, reportage, and natural history. Is a River Alive? is a joyful, mind-expanding exploration of an ancient, urgent idea: that rivers are living beings who should be recognized as such in imagination and law. Macfarlane takes listeners on three unforgettable journeys teeming with extraordinary people, stories, and places: to the miraculous cloud-forests and mountain streams of Ecuador, to the wounded creeks and lagoons of India, and to the spectacular wild rivers of Canada.

The universe, in all its boundless complexity, is a riddle that has captivated human curiosity for millennia. We gaze into the night sky not just to admire the stars, but to ask the questions that seem to echo back at us from the void: What is everything made of? How did we get here? And why does the universe behave the way it does?

From the 1948 US edition: This is the story of the most publicized jungle animal that ever lived. In his best-selling Man-Eater's of Kumaon, Jim Corbett told of his battles with many man-eating tigers. In this book he tells a sustained and climactic story of his hard-won battle with a single leopard. Leopards very rarely become man-eaters, but those few that do are the peers of the man-eating tigers in ferocity and possess an even greater cunning.

What if I told you that there was an incredible drink on the market that would hydrate you, improve your skin health, aid joint lubrication, improve your digestion health, and detoxify your body? Don't worry. You don't have to go out and spend a ton on this super drink. That's right, I'm talking about water. While many are eager to try the next big health drink, spending high prices on whatever is promoted online, many forget about some of the many benefits of keeping it simple and drinking the right type of water.

When longtime AI expert and journalist Karen Hao first began covering OpenAI in 2019, she thought they were the good guys. Founded as a nonprofit with safety enshrined as its core mission, it was meant, its leader Sam Altman told us, to act as a check against more purely market forces. In exhilarating prose and with unparalleled access to those closest to Sam Altman, Hao recounts the meteoric rise of OpenAI and shows us the sinister impact that this industry is having on society.

This collection of anecdotes, essays and memories describe some of the cats Vernon Coleman has known, and some of the ways in which they have affected his life and the lives of others. The common thread that unites these tales is that in some way someone's life was changed for the better through knowing a cat. Vernon Coleman is the author of 11 cat books including, Cat Fables, Alice's Diary , Alice's Adventures and We Love Cats. His many novels include Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War (which has been turned into an award winning movie with the same title), Mr Henry Mulligan and the Bilbury series...

Magnus Vinding provides a comprehensive review of the many reasons to stop supporting the animal industry, and to instead transition toward a system that is less harmful for both human and non-human beings.

Africa Notes addresses the following question: How are exceptional travel experiences, especially ones taken to realize life-long dreams, not only integrated into your memories, but also informed by your past experiences, your knowledge, and your values? In this sense, the book’s theme is transferable to other aspects of human lives as well as to experiences that are not necessarily chosen but nevertheless have a major impact on our personal futures. There is plenty of biology in Africa Notes, but that biology is quite different from what you would find in the rest of the tourism or ...

The Magical Universe invites listeners on a thrilling adventure through Earth’s hidden depths, the vastness of space, the marvels of the human body, and the mysteries beneath the ocean. Each chapter opens a new world, blending science with imagination to spark curiosity and wonder.

I’m your host, Jessica Murnane (author, horticultural therapy practitioner, and founder of Basker) – who is equally obsessed with the healing power of nature and watching questionable TV in bed. And I'm merging those two worlds together with this podcast, Inside | Outside. Each week, my guest discuss an OUTSIDE thing like their our first nature memory, how gardening can change your brain, and the rise of birding. And then we’ll cover an INSIDE thing, like the shows we’re binging, favorite new books, the latest internet gossip, and food and beauty trends that need to go away. Make sure...

A psychology podcast that breaks the mold. Join Dr. Nicole King and Dr. Jaclyn Gordon for a show that goes beyond the usual self-help advice. Each episode is inspired by real questions from listeners and answered with the thoughtful, in-session feel of a real therapy conversation—just like you're in the room with us.*DISCLAIMER: THIS PODCAST IS INTENDED FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.*

In 2019, Gwen Wilkinson set herself the challenge of building a canoe and paddling it the length of Ireland, along a network of inland waterways. She set out from the shores of Lough Erne and navigated a 400km journey to the tidal waters of the River Barrow in Ireland. More than just a travelogue, The Waters and the Wild explores the interwoven histories of the people and wildlife that shaped Gwen’s journey. As the adventure unfolds, she also shines a light on pioneering women who have left their mark on Ireland’s landscape – both natural and cultural. From wild camping on deserted ...

We owe it to the earth not to destroy it. It gives us so much to live that we have an obligation to give something back to it. The best thing that EVERYONE can do is to live without unnecessarily polluting the earth. Unfortunately, a good amount of pollution that individuals create every-day is totally unnecessary and fully avoidable. Yet they keep doing it because they are not aware of how they are pollution the earth by even small actions such as throwing away an otherwise usable blank paper into waste-basket. This book aims to create an awareness into areas where individuals can live ...

Welcome to IFG FYI: the official podcast of Idaho Forest Group. We’re here to talk about forests, lumber, conservation, workforce development—and the people behind it all. Whether you're in the industry or just curious about how wood gets from forest to frame, we've got stories, insights, and a few laughs along the way. Let’s dive in.

This podcast decodes the AI revolution: how intelligence is exploding across science, tech and industry—what it means, and how we manage what comes next.

Geopulse explores the geopolitics of flesh, steel and code—where human and machine intelligence co-engineer the future of global power. Each episode delves into the 3Cs: Cooperation, Competition, and Conflict across defense, biotech, AI, cyber and surveillance domains. With expert guests and panelists from around the world, we decode how guns - gadgets - genes and germs are reshaping alliances, strategy and security in the 21st century.

A manual for world-building. One paradigm shift at a time.Follow the epic journey through the history of innovation, told in chronological order.---Long before the rise of Empires,before the invention of the written wordand before humans ever tamed fire.Curiosity was shaping the fate of our species.This podcast breaks down the messy, complicated, often accidental ways humanity pushes forward—and shows you exactly how you can do the same.This isn’t surface-level history.Starting at the dawn of civilisation, we trace the thread of human innovation in the order it happened.Each episode is a ...

Delve into the gray shades of antiquity as we explore the remarkable discovery of the Hammurabi Code. This groundbreaking archaeological achievement offers invaluable insights not only for Bible scholars, but also for anyone with a keen interest in ancient history. Embark on a journey that takes us back to a time long before the laws of Moses were enacted, challenging traditional and critical views alike. This summary is adapted from our first chapter.

Wiley’s interview series features bright minds and leading experts from the world of academic publishing. The Conversations is all about sparking lively discussions on thought-provoking subjects, challenging the status quo, and embracing bold perspectives. Together with our guests, we dive into subjects shaping the future of scholarly communications. Don't miss out on expert insights.

Is there evidence that people from other countries came to North America in the pre-Columbian era? Many books today say yes (Zuni Enigma, Maya Genesis, America B.C., Pale Ink, and many others). This book details a discovery of two engraved stones in the Angeles National Forest, and unique details about the site. The books explains the author's discovery, and his process of attempting to translate the marks on the rock, which he believed were linguistic. Eventually, many other unique features were found on this site which makes the site completely normal for a European ceremonial site, ...