Showing results for "A Family Secret" in Science & Engineering

Brought to you by Penguin. From the award-winning scientist who identified the bones of Richard III in a Leicester carpark and genetically analysed Hitler, discover the myth-busting book that provides a window into the world of modern genetics and reveals the extraordinary true stories and...

The Secret Agent tells the story of Adolf and Winnie Verloc. He is a phony anarchist and agent provocateur of the title, and the plot centres around the terrible consequences for their family when he is pressured into planning a terrorist act. It also bleakly satirises early 20th Century anarchism and the operations of the police and intelligence forces, while being none too complimentary about the media and general public either. Summary by Cori Samuel.

What has Manton gotten himself into? His impersonation has broader implications -- and more dangerous ones -- than he had imagined. (Summary by David Wales)

BioHacked tells startling true stories of the people caught between two multi-trillion-dollar industries — medicine and technology — and chronicles how their lives are transformed. Listen as the children of anonymous sperm and egg donors — some with dozens or hundreds of half-siblings — take on the fertility industry. As they uncover the identities of their donors and gather vital medical information, unexpected ethical, scientific, and political challenges arise that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the baby business. BioHacked: Family ...

Rex Brasher is best known for his having painted in watercolor a complete set of all the extant American birds during his lifetime. This is a collection of his writing that serves as a kind of memoir. These are set on his 150-acre farm purchased in 1911 and never developed in his lifetime beyond a simple house and an outbuilding or two. - Summary by KevinS

Teenage sleuths Frank and Joe Hardy have begun to make a name for themselves in their home city of Bayport, but their mother would very much like them to stay out of the detective business! In this third book of the series, the Hardy boys investigate a sudden wave of counterfeit cash and clever cons, their chums get up to some petty pranks, and the boys make a new friend from out of town. But what is the matter with their new friend, and why is he living out at the Old Mill? - Summary by redrun Cast List: Frank Hardy: Ben Tucker Joe Hardy: Priamedes Stranger: Doug Fajardo Mr. Moss: Justin S ...

A woman on the run. An island of secrets. A love to defy all odds... From the bestselling author of WATCH OVER ME, Daniela Sacerdoti's new novel is a romantic, heartrending, epic story that will sweep you away to the beautiful, mysterious island of Seal. If you love the novels of Rosanna Ley...

Elephants are as unique as people. They can be clever and curious or headstrong and impulsive, shy or sociable. Learn to know them as individuals as well as a species in this evocative account of years spent studying elephant behaviour in the wild. Watching a family out for a swim on a hot day...

In a thrilling twist of fate, the Clearfield High School football team finds itself without a coach. As the players band together to search for a new leader, they must also prepare for the upcoming season and the crucial showdown against their fiercest rival, Springfield. Will they rise to the challenge and secure their legacy on the field? (Summary by Ares)

My intention behind this podcast is to give a voice to the men and women who have lost their voice due to trauma and overwhelm of this life. Shed light on all the things around birth, death and rebirth that are common, but not supported or talked about. Putting a spotlight on the experiences of everyday human life that are happy, ecstatic, blissful, pleasure filled, painful, uncomfortable, hard to voice, and down right messy to navigate.I believe that we hold traumas in our body long after the situation has occurred because we took on the belief that we were unworthy in some way, or we were ...

Inspiring Kids' Stories, Extraordinary Children's Science, and Incredible Secrets in one brilliant, fun kids podcast adventure. "An award-winning, life-enhancing, journey into storytelling, music, and the natural world." For ALL ages (mum and dad too!) Join Steve Punt, Elaine and Matthew Sweetapple for an award-winning mix of audio adventure, fun, facts, and wonder. "Magical" THE OBSERVER "Amazing" THE TIMES "Ingenious" THE GUARDIAN "Impressive" WIRED Stories, Science & Secrets tells the story of a boy called Moog and his dog, Rockford, and their journey to a land of extinct creatures. But the...