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Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Guns, Germs and Steel examines the rise of civilization and the issues its development has raised throughout history. Having done field work in New Guinea for more than 30 years, Jared Diamond presents the geographical and ecological factors that have shaped...

Step into a world shaped by the Civil War and its aftermath through this captivating collection of short stories. Written by a distinguished Virginian author, these poignant tales reflect on the human experience and the haunting memories of a turbulent time. The title story follows an artillery unit from Lees army as they struggle with their final orders—to prevent their cannons from falling into Union hands—despite the wars end. The remaining stories delve into the lives of individuals navigating the challenging years that followed, offering a rich tapestry of resilience and reflection.

In Under the Guns, experience the untold stories of the Civil War through the eyes of a woman who lived through it all. This collection of true-life reminiscences offers an authentic glimpse into the heart of a tumultuous period, grounded in real events and personal encounters. From her first days of volunteering in the hospitals near her home in Keokuk, Iowa, to the poignant moments shared with soldiers and their families, the author captures the essence of resilience and compassion amid chaos. My goal is to shine a light on the many personal tales entwined with the significant military ...

The Guns for Hire podcast is a production of the Atlantic Council’s North Africa Initiative. Taking Libya as its starting point, it explores the causes and implications of the growing use of mercenaries in armed conflict. The podcast features guests from many walks of life, from ethicists and historians to former mercenary fighters. It seeks to understand what the normalisation of private warfare tells us about the world as we currently find it, but also about the future of the international system and about what war could look like in the coming decades. Written and hosted by Dr Alia ...

Prof. Dr. Selim Badur, dünyayı etkisi altına alan Covid-19 hakkında doğru bilgiler ve yanlışları aktarıyor. Selim Badur, Tıbbi Mikrobiyoloji dalında doktorasını (PhD) İ.Ü. İstanbul Tıp Fakültesinde almış; 1982-84 ve 1993-95 yılları arasında Paris-Pastör Enstitüsünde araştırıcı olarak görev yapmıştır. 1996-98 yıllarında Güney Paris Tıp Fakültesi- Hopital Kremlin Bicêtre hastanesinde misafir öğretim üyesi olarak çalışmış olan Dr Badur, Fransız Bilim Akademisi üyesi olup, Dünya Sağlık Örgütü Viral Hepatitis Prevention Board yönetim kurulu ...

This entertaining account, offering a plethora of little known facts and insights from previously classified military projects, shows how the real-world science of the Cold War followed in the footsteps of SF - and how the two together changed our perception of both science and scientists, and paved the way to the world we live in today.

A humorous and rousing set of literal and figurative sojourns as well as a mission statement about comprehending, protecting, and truly experiencing the outdoors, fueled by three journeys undertaken by actor, humorist, and New York Times bestselling author Nick Offerman Nick Offerman has always...

In every murder investigation, there's one key item that could bring a killer to justice. But finding it....and knowing what evidence it contains....well that's the challenge. Because the smoking gun could be anything. A bouquet of flowers...a Chinese meal...a mosquito. In this series we tell the remarkable true stories of how everyday items such as these have been the key to unlocking a criminal case. And we unpack the science - revealing the cutting edge techniques and the disciplines mastered over decades, which allow specialist forensic scientists to find this evidence. Hosted by the UK's ...

Geopulse explores the geopolitics of flesh, steel and code—where human and machine intelligence co-engineer the future of global power. Each episode delves into the 3Cs: Cooperation, Competition, and Conflict across defense, biotech, AI, cyber and surveillance domains. With expert guests and panelists from around the world, we decode how guns - gadgets - genes and germs are reshaping alliances, strategy and security in the 21st century.

At the intersection of hunting and conservation, a man shares his personal journey from staunch anti-hunter to compassionate, ethical hunter, weaving together a larger history of humans, animals, the environment, and our food systems. The Shotgun Conservationist doesn’t teach us how to hunt...

Tune into this first of its kind docu-series as host, Ashley 1st, interviews today’s movers and shakers launching us into tomorrow’s new horizons!

On September 1, 1894 two forest fires converged on the town of Hinckley, Minnesota, trapping over 2,000 people. Daniel J. Brown recounts the events surrounding the fire in the first and only book on to chronicle the dramatic story that unfolded. Whereas Oregon's famous "Biscuit" fire in 2002...

Rad students in medicine that illuminate diverse perspectives across the country about solutions to the epidemic of gun violence. Brought to you by Gun Violence Solutions of the American Medical Women's Association.For more information visit: amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/gun-violence-prevention-task-force/Season 1: Hosted by Kat and MinorviSeason 2: Hosted by Kat and MinorviSeason 3: Hosted by Kate, Mijo, and Sarah