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Explore the marvels of the natural world through Naturalis Historia, an incredible encyclopedia crafted by Pliny the Elder around AD 77-79. This monumental work is one of the largest surviving texts from the Roman Empire, aiming to capture the breadth of ancient knowledge. Pliny draws on esteemed authorities and provides a detailed index, setting a benchmark for future encyclopedias. Covering both the organic domains of plants and animals and the inorganic world of minerals, this fourth volume spans books sixteen to twenty. Delve into Book 16 on forest trees, Book 17 about cultivated trees, ...

In Four Lost Cities, acclaimed science journalist Annalee Newitz takes listeners on an entertaining and mind-bending adventure into the deep history of urban life. Investigating across the centuries and around the world, Newitz explores the rise and fall of four ancient cities, each the center of a sophisticated civilization: the Neolithic site of Çatalhöyük in Central Turkey, the Roman vacation town of Pompeii in Italy, the medieval megacity of Angkor in Cambodia, and the indigenous metropolis Cahokia, which stood beside the Mississippi River where East St. Louis is today.

Nothing has had a more profound impact on the development of modern civilization than thermodynamics. Thermodynamic processes are at the heart of everything that involves heat, energy, and work, making an understanding of the subject indispensable for careers in engineering, physical science, biology, meteorology, and even nutrition and culinary arts. Get an in-depth tour of this vital and fascinating science in 24 enthralling lectures suitable for everyone from science novices to experts who wish to review elementary concepts and formulas.

The Pharmaceutical Industry is undergoing a transformation driven by advancements in technology and data analytics. Smart Manufacturing, also known as Pharma 4.0, is revolutionising the way pharmaceutical products are developed, manufactured, and distributed. This podcast provides an in-depth exploration of Smart Manufacturing principles and Technologies as applied in the Pharmaceutical sector. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of how digitalization, automation, and data-driven decision-making are reshaping pharmaceutical manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and ...

Alone in the wilderness Award-winning journalist Naomi Arnold spends nearly nine months walking the length of New Zealand on Te Araroa, fulfilling a 20-year dream. On her own, she traverses mountains, rivers, cities and plains from summer to spring, walking on through days of thick mud, blazing...

What if, one day, something essential to our world suddenly vanished? No warning. No explanation. Just gone. What happens next? Life Without is a roundtable-style podcast that explores this fascinating and thought-provoking question with insight, evidence-based assumptions and a range of perspectives. Hosted by Alan Davies, each episode brings together 2 guests, scientists, psychologists, economists, sociologists and journalists to discuss the unexpected consequences of losing something vital to our world. Each episode starts with a bold, imaginative question: What would happen if something ...

Humanity's journey to understanding the body has been a gory one; littered with unethical experiments, unintended consequences and unimaginable endurance. It's the story of catastrophic failures, at great human cost - but also successes which made history and saved countless lives.In The Human Subject, Dr Adam Rutherford and Dr Julia Shaw investigate the threads connecting modern day medicine to its often brutal origins. With every episode they explore some of that dark history and ask - is our present day knowledge worth the suffering it took to get us here?

Bleak House stands as one of Charles Dickens most remarkable achievements. Written in 1853 during the height of his literary career, it captivated readers and outperformed his previous bestseller, David Copperfield. This dynamic novel weaves a complex mystery around the heroine, Esther Summerson, as she navigates her journey from childhood to marriage. Dickens showcases his unparalleled command of the English language, introducing a cast of unforgettable characters while delivering a poignant critique of the legal systems corruption and the self-serving interests that dominated the era. With ...

Mother Earth was a groundbreaking American anarchist journal that proudly proclaimed itself A Monthly Magazine Devoted to Social Science and Literature. Founded in early 1906 and initially edited by the formidable Emma Goldman, this publication featured thought-provoking articles from contemporary activists and writers across Europe and the United States, alongside compelling essays from historical figures. This is the first volume in the series, offering a rich exploration of ideas and movements that shaped a pivotal era.

BiohackingVille Podcast explores natural health, biohacking, and holistic care that mainstream medicine ignores. Host Rob Rene - near-death survivor navigating cancer - brings conversations with experts in functional medicine, integrative oncology, and natural healing. Each episode provides evidence-based strategies for optimizing health without Big Pharma. Featuring Pure Biohacking, Hope and Healing, and Mind/Body/Spirit segments. Take control of your wellness outside the broken medical system.BiohackingVille Podcast is broadcast live at Wednesdays 6PM ET and Music on W4HC Radio – Health ...

In Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, Vicente Blasco Ibañez weaves a gripping tale of two branches of a family rooted in the vast pampas of Argentina. At the center of the story is Julio Madariaga, a self-made cattleman who rises from poverty, embodying both extremes of human nature. He is honest yet cunning, proud yet generous, and his fiery temper often ignites conflict. Julio’s two daughters, married to a Frenchman and a German, carry his legacy into their respective homelands. As Europe teeters on the brink of chaos, the passions and prejudices of the old gaucho clash with the looming ...

In this captivating fourth volume of a comprehensive four-part series on the First World War, we delve into the pivotal year of 1917, a time when Germany is undergoing a crucial reorganization and Russia teeters on the brink of collapse. Buchan masterfully navigates the intricate web of events, providing listeners with a clear and engaging understanding of the complexities of war, all without overwhelming detail. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

Journey back to 1867 with Across the Continent of South America, a captivating account of a groundbreaking scientific expedition that traversed the breathtaking equatorial Andes and the lush Amazon rainforest. This remarkable adventure took the explorers from Guayaquil to Quito, across rugged mountain ranges, through dense forests to Napo, and finally along the Rio Napo to Pebas on the Maranon. Under the auspices of the Smithsonian Institute, the team not only documented their travels but also collected a wealth of rock and plant samples, numerous animal specimens, and compiled local ...

Miss Mary Morstan has been receiving pearls and she knows not why or from whom. Now she receives something else: a letter that promises to reveal the mystery and to "right the wrongs" against her. "If you distrust me," continued the correspondent, "bring two friends." She brings Sherlock Holmes and Watson.

Voici le tome de la mise en œuvre: un parcours complet de la charpente et de la couverture, qui part des origines en bois jusqu’aux combles les plus savants, pour guider du choix des essences au tracé des fermes, des cintres et des toitures selon le climat et l’usage. On y apprend quand couper le bois, comment le sécher, quelles propriétés attendre du chêne, du sapin, du mélèze ou du cèdre, et pourquoi certaines pièces résistent mieux au feu, aux vers ou à l’eau en fondations sur pilotis.

Humans have long thought of their bodies and minds as separate spheres of existence. The body is physical. But the mind is mental; it perceives, remembers, believes, feels, and imagines. Although modern science has largely eliminated this mind-body dualism, people still tend to imagine their minds as separate from their physical being. Even in research, the notion of the "self" as somehow distinct from the rest of the organism persists. Joseph LeDoux argues that we have hit an epistemological wall—that ideas like the self are increasingly barriers to discovery and understanding.

""GRIPPING. ... One of the greatest polar rescue efforts ever mounted."" —Wall Street Journal The riveting true story of the largest polar rescue mission in history: the desperate race to find the survivors of the glamorous Arctic airship Italia, which crashed near the North Pole in 1928...

Engineer Innovation is a podcast by engineers for engineers, delving into the future of engineering simulation and testing. Our guests share their expertise on how cutting-edge technologies drive engineering innovation: the emerging industrial metaverse, MBSE, comprehensive digital twin, artificial intelligence (AI), and edge computing. Cutting through the hype, we have practical conversations about what truly matters to engineers across various industries. Join us to explore where ideas turn into reality and how simulations fuel innovation.

What do you think of when you think of Nature? Prolific author and National Geographic writer Doug Chadwick’s fresh look at human’s place in the natural world. In his accessible and engaging style, Chadwick approaches the subject from a scientific angle, with the underlying message that...

Evolution--or the broader topic of origins--has enormous relevance to how we understand the Christian faith and how we interpret Scripture. Four Views on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design presents the current "state of the conversation" about origins among evangelicals representing...