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A preeminent physicist unveils a field-defining theory of the origins and purpose of life. Why are we alive? Most things in the universe aren't. And everything that is alive traces back to things that, puzzlingly, weren't. For centuries, the scientific question of life's origins has confounded...

Historical information relating the nature, extent, and consequences of The Great Chicago Fire of 1871, the insurance losses, and the relief costs. A brief interlude of comic relief is inserted midway in the form of a poem regarding the event.. - Summary by lubee930

Tales of the fur traders and mountain men who explored Yellowstone, Jackson Hole, and the Teton Mountain Range. ( David O)

An adventure with supernatural overtones, set in the region of The Tyrol During the time of Napoleon. - Summary by Andy Sames

From the #1 international bestselling author of The Revenant – the book that inspired the award-winning movie – comes the remarkable true story of the worst mining disaster in American history. In 1917, the lives of a company of miners changed forever when the underground labyrinth of...

If you live on a rapidly changing planet, you'd be wise to learn how it works. The giant old forests on a skinny stretch of land on the far west coast of North America have a lot to say about living in a twitchy world.

Brought to you by Penguin. Hidden inflammation lies behind many modern diseases. Shilpa Ravella, an expert in nutrition and the gut, explains why our immune systems are turning against us and what we might do about it. 'Controlling Inflammation is the key to good health and this beautifully...

On August 5, 1949, a crew of fifteen of the U.S. Forest Service's elite airborne firefighters, the Smokejumpers, stepped into the sky above a remote forest fire in Montana wilderness. Less than an hour later, all but three were dead or fatally burned in a "blowup," an explosive 2,000 degree...

More than half a billion years ago, our world was completely covered by glaciers, a "Snowball Earth" that persisted for millions of years. Incredibly, this unimaginable cold led to the remarkable diversification of life on earth known as the Cambrian explosion. With a geologist's eye and a knack for storytelling, Graham Shields explores when and how such inhospitable conditions enabled animals to evolve, radiate, and diversify into our earliest ancestors.

Action and adventure short stories of men and animals in the wild. - Summary by David Wales

Fire University is a science-based podcast covering the latest research in fire ecology and how it relates to management of wildlife and plant communities.

Deep Sleep Fire Sounds features 8 hours of continuous fire ambience designed to support deep sleep, relaxation, and stress relief. Each episode delivers long-form, uninterrupted fire crackle and gentle flame movement, creating a warm, steady soundscape ideal for overnight listening, meditation, or background relaxation. No voices or music, just calming fire sounds to help you rest and unwind.

Coined after famous youth climate activist Greta Thunberg’s famous speech, “House on Fire” is a youth-centered podcast about the climate crisis based in ‘ground zero’ Miami, Florida, powered by The CLEO Institute. Hosted by Miami resident & climate activist, Dania Maria Toledo, “House on Fire” holds impactful, intersectional conversations with scientists, activists, artists, and more. Each action-oriented episode brings guests, influencers, experts in the field of science, advocacy, and communications, educating and motivating listeners to become activated in the climate crisis ...

Fire Sounds Podcast brings you the calming crackle and warm ambiance of a cozy fire, anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re looking to relax, fall asleep, focus while working or studying, or create a peaceful atmosphere, our episodes feature high-quality recordings of fireplaces, campfires, bonfires, and more. Let the soothing sounds of burning wood and gentle embers transport you to a place of comfort and tranquility. Perfect for meditation, sleep, or simply unwinding after a long day.

Listen to climate change in Alaska through place-based narrative. Ice and Fire is a podcast that uses audio storytelling to share cryosphere change as the global climate warms. The cryosphere is all of Earth's frozen surface water including frozen freshwater lakes, glaciers, permafrost and sea ice -- frozen saltwater. It only takes a small temperature increase for water to melt or thaw from solid into liquid form, yet a cascade of impacts result when we lose ice to fastly flowing liquid.Season one emphasizes the significance of glacier melt, and connects listeners to distant glaciers rapidly...

Two friends having unfiltered and raw conversations about spirituality, sexuality and self realization. We share our thoughts, opinions and life experiences that led us to our most profound beliefs. This podcast is for the spiritual and they sceptics to learn about different ideas, challenge their beliefs and laugh.

What are the benefits of prescribed burning? Why have wildfires gotten so severe lately? How can I help protect my home and community? Life With Fire podcast aims to answer these questions (and many others) while deepening our understanding of the critical role fire plays in America’s forests, lands and communities. Hosted by writer and former wildland firefighter Amanda Monthei, Life with Fire features interviews with everyone from scientists to fire management experts to Indigenous practitioners and folks doing the work on the ground. Through these interviews, Amanda hopes to explore our ...

Shaping Fire host Shango Los interviews the most knowledgable and insightful people in cannabis and entheogens. With topics ranging from cannabis cultivation, medicine and hashmaking, to healing humans with psychedelics.

Enjoy these Fire Crackling sounds to help you relax or sleep.

The four elements are the pillars that uphold the manifest world and anchor spirit to matter. They are associated with a wide range of spiritual entities, from small elementals to divine beings. This book explores the consciousness of the elements, which provides a system of understanding that supports most of the magic of the West and paganism. The use of the elements in a wide range of systems and practices will be examined. Much has been written about the four elements already; this book offers new teachings for newcomers and long-time practitioners alike.