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Bennett's essays always provide food for thought and bring a wry smile to the lips. Human nature, it appears, changes little over the ages, and Bennett, as always, stands the test of time, though in the case of some of the essays in this eclectic collection, it is well to remember that they were written at the time of the First World War and the fight for women's suffrage. (Summary by Ruth Golding)

'Even if you've never picked up a weight, Stronger is for you' - Arnold Schwarzenegger No matter how you think of yourself - strong or weak, large or small - you are substantially made of muscle. To the last day of your life, your ability to stand and go where you want to go, your agency and...

Too Right To Be True - zu rechts, um wahr zu sein Ein Podcast, der es sich zur Aufgabe macht, rechte Ideologien in populärer Literatur herauszuarbeiten, zu erklären und zu kritisieren. Mit Humor und Scharfzüngigkeit tauchen Andy Eckardt und Damian Arnold in die Abgründe des Buchmarkts und der gesellschaftspolitischen Diskurse ab.

‘The Pretty Lady’ stands as one of Bennetts most insightful yet overlooked works. It tells the compelling story of Christine, a French prostitute who has fled the chaos of wartime Ostend to forge a new life in London. Rather than seeking sympathy, Christine embodies self-sufficiency, practicality, and resilience. She is not a predatory figure lurking for vulnerable soldiers but a savvy entrepreneur making the most of her circumstances. Her primary connection is with G.J. Hoape, a wealthy man beyond the militarys reach. Through this narrative, Bennett paints a haunting portrait of a wartime...

Dive into the gripping tale of Balder Dead, where ancient myth meets modern intrigue. Follow the unraveling mystery surrounding the legendary figure Balder, exploring themes of fate, sacrifice, and the intertwining of past and present. This captivating narrative will keep you on the edge of your seat as it challenges your perceptions of heroism and destiny.

Das Leben ist kurz, aber nicht zu kurz. Da kann es vorkommen, dass man sich selbst nichts mehr zu sagen hat. ARNOLD&ARNOLD, das philosophische Pharmakon, hilft. Wir wissen, was gut für Sie ist, ob Sie es glauben oder nicht. arnoldundarnold.de

Alone in the wilderness Shortlisted for the General Nonfiction Award at the 2026 Ockham Book Awards 2026 Book Industry Awards NZ Audiobook of the Year Finalist Award-winning journalist Naomi Arnold spends nearly nine months walking the length of New Zealand on Te Araroa, fulfilling a 20-year...

Hildas life takes a dramatic turn when Edwin Clayhanger rescues her from the brink of destitution by marrying her. Now living in Bursley with Hildas son from her tumultuous marriage to George Cannon, the couple faces the complexities of their new life together. Although Edwin strives for a harmonious marriage, Hildas outspoken nature and her strong opinions on traditionally male-dominated topics—like Edwin’s business—create tension between them. She often acts independently, which leads Edwin to question their partnership, echoing the frustrations he once felt with his father. These ...

In this thought-provoking episode, Bennett invites us to view our brains as the most extraordinary machine we possess—one that we have the unique power to control. As he eloquently expresses, I am simply bent on calling your attention to a fact which has perhaps wholly or partially escaped you -- namely, that you are the most fascinating bit of machinery that ever was. With his signature honeyed prose and inspired insights, Bennetts timeless advice resonates just as profoundly today as it did when first penned.

The Recording Angel, penned by Edwin Arnold Brenholtz, stands as one of the pioneering American proletarian novels, crafted to inspire social reform and political revolution among the working class. Its exploration of themes such as economic disparity between the producers and consumers, political collusion within the upper echelons, and the erosion of the middle class resonates powerfully even in todays global landscape. Promoted as a romance of the future, this fictional narrative intricately weaves a tale of class struggle between laborers and the powerful trust magnates of the burgeoning ...

Read by the author, Agnes Arnold-Forster. ‘Arnold-Forster belongs to that valuable non-jargon-spouting breed of academic who is capable of explaining complex ideas in simple language.’ – The Times In Nostalgia: A History of a Dangerous Emotion, Agnes Arnold-Forster blends neuroscience and...

In this book, Rob Arnold reveals how innovative whiskey producers are recapturing a sense of place to create distinctive, nuanced flavors. He takes listeners on a world tour of whiskey and the science of flavor, stopping along the way at distilleries in Kentucky, New York, Texas, Ireland, and Scotland. Arnold puts the spotlight on a new generation of distillers, plant breeders, and local farmers who are bringing back long-forgotten grain flavors and creating new ones in pursuit of terroir.

Join Arnold and Frost, two intrepid English archaeologists, as they embark on a groundbreaking journey to the Yucatan Peninsula. They are the first Englishmen to document this Egypt of the New World, where the heights of Central American civilization flourished. Their explorations reveal undiscovered regions of the northeastern Peninsula and the islands along the eastern coast. Defying the prevailing theories of their time, they boldly propose that the architects of ancient America were, in fact, Buddhist immigrants from Java and Indo-China. Experience the intrigue of their discoveries and ...

Von einer Klimakatastrophe zur nächsten schlingernd entwickelte sich unsere Erde. Am Ende war da der Mensch, entstanden aus Sternenstaub – alles nur Zufall? Oder war hier ein Schöpfergott beteiligt? Heino Falcke und Jörg Römer gehen Herkunft und Zukunft unserer Welt auf den Grund: Sie sprechen mit Persönlichkeiten aus Quantenphysik, Evolutionsbiologie, Klimaforschung, Philosophie und Theologie und entwerfen eine anschauliche und lebendige Geschichte unseres blauen Planeten und der Entwicklung des Menschen.

After the collapse of the 20th-century systematic mode of social organization, how can we move from our internet-enabled atomized mode, toward a fluid mode? We take problems of meaning-making, typically considered spiritual, and turn them into practical problems, which are more tractable. "Meaningness" begins with this episode: https://fluidity.libsyn.com/an-appetizer-purpose "Meaningness And Time" begins with this episode: https://fluidity.libsyn.com/meaningness-and-time-how-meaning-fell-apart 'In The Cells Of The Eggplant" begins with this episode: https://fluidity.libsyn.com/...

'Achieving net zero will be the most amazing thing humankind has ever done.' - Bill Gates In 2010, Bill Gates first came up with the term 'Innovating to Zero' to advocate a nuclear energy technology that would be safe and reliable, and have zero emissions. From its early use as a placeholder in...

The battle lines have been drawn. Is the enemy winning? "Thanks to the theory of evolution," writes best-selling author John MacArthur, "naturalism is now the dominant religion of modern society. Less than a century and a half ago, Charles Darwin popularized the credo for this secular religion...

Eine epische Geschichte der großen Zeit der Physik und ihrer leuchtenden Gestalten. Sie waren intellektuelle Abenteurer, Dandys oder Nerds, die tiefe Freundschaften und erbitterte Feindschaften miteinander verbanden. Die bedeutendsten Physiker und Physikerinnen des 20. Jahrhunderts haben einen ungeahnten wissenschaftlichen Schub ausgelöst, der zu einem neuen Weltbild der Physik führte, welches sich uns bis heute nicht vollständig erschließt. Doch das Zeitalter der Relativitätstheorie und der Quantenmechanik war auch das Zeitalter von Kriegen und Revolutionen.

Aus dem Silicon Valley kommt die nächste Revolution, die unser Leben radikal verändern wird: die Neuerfindung der Medizin. Technikriesen wie Google und Microsoft aber auch unzählige Start-ups entwickeln eine datenbasierte, digitale Computer-Medizin, die perfekt auf den einzelnen Patienten zugeschnitten ist und unseren Umgang mit Krankheiten radikal verändern wird. Spektakuläre neue Therapien und hochwirksame Medikamente sollen uns ein gesünderes, deutlich längeres Leben bescheren. Thomas Schulz verfügt über exklusive Einblicke in die geheimen Forschungslabors der Gesundheitsbranche.

Kann man Einsteins Relativitätstheorie anhand eines fallenden Würstchens erklären? Ja, und auch die Quantenphysik anhand eines Boxkampfes zwischen Putin und einem Känguru. Intelligent wie komisch führt Higgs den Hörer durch das aufregende 20. Jahrhundert. Er verrät, was Scientology und Satanismus mit dem amerikanischen Raumfahrtprogramm zu tun haben, warum die Beatles und die Rolling Stones nie zusammen Drogen genommen hätten.