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In this compelling account, Ian Fitzgerald tells the complete story of oil, from its formation over millions of years to its first discovery and use by humankind to its role as a crucial energy source and the conflicts that have since revolved around it.

Joe Vickers, a young man of humble circumstances, was a strong and conscientious worker for the railroad. Starting as a Wiper, he took advantage of his chance to become a Fireman and even an Engineer just as his father was. Joe shows his honesty, ingenuity, and courage are well-suited to overcome any evil that comes his way. (Summary by Keith Salis)

A new science: Quantum Light Science, for our New Time and unlocking the power within you.

Join us on a captivating historical journey, Afloat on the Ohio, where we embark on a thousand-mile pilgrimage down the iconic Ohio River in a skiff. Accompanied by my wife, our adventurous ten-and-a-half-year-old son, and our insightful doctor friend, we set out not just for leisure, but to immerse ourselves in the rich tapestry of Western history. As the Ohio River played a crucial role in shaping the West, I aimed to intimately experience its many facets—witnessing the landscapes that early settlers encountered and, in my imagination, reviving the spirit of the pioneers. (From the Preface...

Step into the world of Gold Sickle; or, Hena the Virgin of the Isle of Sen, the opening chapter of Eugène Sues ambitious work, The Mysteries of the People; or, History of a Proletarian Family Across the Ages. In this gripping narrative, Sue aims to weave a universal history that chronicles the ongoing struggles between the oppressed and their oppressors from the dawn of time to his contemporary society. Meet the Gallic chief Joel and his son, who, eager for tales of adventure, invite a traveler to share their evening meal. When he declines, they resort to capturing him, leading to a ...

For decades, coal has been crucial to America's culture, society, and environment, an essential ingredient in driving out winter's cold, cooking meals, and lighting the dark. In the coalfields and beyond, Bob Wyss describes how this magical elixir sparked the Industrial Revolution, powered railroads, and built urban skylines, while providing home comforts for families.

Biologi alla Riscossa è il podcast che spiega tutto ciò che ci circonda con le lenti della biologia. Con i docenti dell'Università del Piemonte Orientale Simona Martinotti ed Elia Ranzato | Scarica l'app Gold Play: trovi Podcast, Radio on Demand, Video e i canali di Radio Gold in diretta. Gold Play: negli store Apple e Android.

From the bestselling historian and acclaimed broadcaster ‘A rich social history … Paxman’s book could hardly be more colourful, and I enjoyed each page enormously’ DOMINIC SANDBROOK, SUNDAY TIMES ‘Vividly told … Paxman’s fine narrative powers are at their best’ THE TIMES Coal is...

After a chance meeting in the pub, Roger Morgan-Grenville and his friend Duncan decide to take up beekeeping. Their enthusiasm matched only by their ignorance, they are pitched into an arcane world of unexpected challenges. Coping with many setbacks along the way, they manage to create a colony of beehives, finishing two years later with more honey than anyone knows what to do with. By standing back from their normal lives and working with the cycle of the seasons, they emerge with a new-found understanding of nature and a respect for the honeybee and the threats it faces.

A young South Asian American woman’s story of reconnecting with her identity, family, and heritage through sustainable farming In 2012, 25-year-old Jackie Moyer—the daughter of a forbidden marriage between a white American father and a Punjabi American mother—leased 10 acres of land in...

We dig the GOLD out of everyday life stories. Hosted by Ang and Beck!Produced by Podspot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Green to Gold is an essential guide for forward-thinking business leaders who see the Green Wave coming and want to profit from it. This audio explores what every executive must know to manage the environmental challenges facing society and business. Based on the authors' years of experience and hundreds of interviews with corporate leaders around the world, Green to Gold, shows how companies generate lasting value.

The iconic periodic table of the elements is now in its most satisfyingly elegant form. This is because all the "gaps" corresponding to missing elements in the seventh row, or period, have recently been filled and the elements named. But where do these names come from? For some, usually the most recent, the origins are quite obvious, but in others - even well-known elements such as oxygen or nitrogen - the roots are less clear. Here, Peter Wothers explores the fascinating and often surprising stories behind how the chemical elements received their names. 

We mine through the Futureproof archive to bring you Futureproof Gold - the absolute best stories, and guests featured throughout the years.

Join Board Certified Behavior Analysts Kate Wiamer and Brianna Snyder, along with Brandon Dzwonkowski, a Registered Behavior Technician, as they explore how principles of Applied Behavior Analysis can be applied to everyday life. With new guests each episode, both from within and outside the ABA field, the podcast offers fresh insights and practical tips. The Gold Standard Podcast is available in both HD video and audio formats on various platforms.

A just and sustainable world doesn't have to be a fantasy. We discuss solutions to big problems like climate change, economic disparity, and social injustice with all-star guests from around the world. Created by GameChangers NGO: https://www.gamechangers.world/podofgold/.

Mr. A. was admitted to Dr. Joel Gold’s inpatient unit at Bellevue Hospital in 2002. He was, he said, being filmed constantly, and his life was being broadcast around the world "like The Truman Show" - the 1998 film depicting a man who is unknowingly living out his life as the star of a popular soap opera. Over the next few years, Gold saw a number of patients suffering from what he and his brother, Dr. Ian Gold, began calling the "Truman Show Delusion," launching them on a quest to understand the nature of this particular phenomenon and the nature of madness itself.

Young countercultural back-to-the-land settlers flocked to northwestern California beginning in the 1960s, and by the 1970s, unregulated cannabis production proliferated on Indigenous lands. As of 2021, the California cannabis economy was valued at $3.5 billion. In Settler Cannabis, Kaitlin Reed demonstrates how this "green rush" is only the most recent example of settler colonial resource extraction and wealth accumulation. Reed shares this history to inform the path toward an alternative future.

Questione di Fisica è il podcast curato dal professore di Fisica dell'Università del Piemonte Orientale, Pietro Antonio Grassi. In ogni puntata si affrontano temi comuni spiegati attraverso gli occhiali della scienza. | Scarica l'app Gold Play: trovi Podcast, Radio on Demand, Video e i canali di Radio Gold in diretta. Gold Play: negli store Apple e Android.

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