Showing results for "Knowledge" in Biographies & Memoirs

365 Inventions that Changed the World is a fascinating daily journey through the most important discoveries and innovations that have shaped human history. From the invention of the wheel to the rise of artificial intelligence, this audiobook brings to life the brilliant ideas, curious minds, and breakthrough moments that revolutionized how we live, work, and think.

This stunning cultural and personal reclamation of Black history and Black botanical mastery offers up lessons from the natural world shared through the stories of long-lived trees. The histories of trees in America are also the histories of Black Americans. Pecan trees were domesticated by an...

Richard Branson is an iconic businessman. In Screw It, Let's Do It, he shares the secrets of his success and the invaluable lessons he has learned over the course of his remarkable career. As the world struggles with the twin problems of global recession and climate change, Richard explains why...

Hey, I'm Ali, a doctor turned entrepreneur, and the world’s most-followed productivity expert 😜 On this channel, we explore evidence-based strategies and tools that can help us be more productive, and build a life that we love.If that sounds interesting, consider subscribing! See you in the next episode x

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Desus & Mero are smarter and funnier than everyone writing books.”—Shea Serrano “I will never write anything as hilarious as they have. I give up.”—Malcolm Gladwell “These motherf***ers make me laugh until I choke.”—Jia Tolentino NAMED ONE OF...

My podcast is set in a very unique niche. I am sharing my life and my experiences, my hardships and the intricacies of relationships. This is me finally telling my story. For now, I'm giving you raw entries to my diary, thoughts that have accumulated over the years, ideas I have of the world and my own surroundings. This podcast is so that I can share what I think and what I feel, hopefully I will resonate with others and create a community who have been misplaced, misunderstood and discarded. I am not unique in this world, we are all the same. It is high time we acknowledged our presence. ...

This intoxicating book by the author of The Revolution of Little Girls combines autobiography, reporting, and the dressed-up lies we call fiction. An underground classic since its initial publication, it is the wildly funny personal testament of Blanche McCrary Boyd, '60s radical and born-again Southerner, a lesbian with an un-PC passion for skydiving and stock-car racing, a graduate of Esalen and kundalini yoga who now takes her altered states "raw, like oysters".

A naive young man, a railway enthusiast and radio buff, was caught up in the fall of the British Empire at Singapore in 1942. He was put to work on the 'Railway of Death' - the Japanese line from Thailand to Burma. Exhaustively and brutally tortured by the Japanese for making a crude radio...

"Empowering Black women through untold stories, inspiring quotes, and actionable insights from history. Join us weekly as we rediscover Black women’s contributions, engage in critical thinking, share a laugh, and inspire community.” *Knowledge Gumbo* is a soulful blend of wisdom, history, and culture, filtered through the lens of Black women, for Black women, and about Black women. Hosted by Alicia Thomas, a former mechanical engineer turned seeker of untold stories, this podcast dives into powerful quotes, proverbs, and book excerpts—primarily from Black women from maids to renowned ...

Unlock Your Potential, One Habit at a TimeAt MindsetMaestro, we believe that every individual has the potential to achieve greatness. Our mission is to empower you with the tools, insights, and inspiration needed to transform your life through positive habits and a growth mindset.Why MindsetMaestro?🔹 Inspiration: Dive into a wealth of motivational content designed to ignite your passion and drive.🔹 Practical Advice: Discover actionable strategies for building positive habits and overcoming challenges.🔹 Community: Join a thriving community of like-minded individuals committed to ...

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‘Popular history at its very best, thought-provoking and accessible. Underpinned by serious research, and written with panache, it summons up a vanished world’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH This is an astonishing new account of Alexander the Great – one of the most important figures of the ancient...

In Local Knowledge: Spending time with Australian Aborigines, writer Jennifer Grimwade shares her collection of stories written over many decades working in remote areas of Australia with her partner, travel photographer Peter Scott, trying to learn about, and therefore understand better, the Aborigines who have inhabited Australia for an estimated 60,000 years. This podcast was produced with a desire to to show Jennifer’s respect and enjoyment of spending time with Australia's indigenous inhabitants. Writer, Jennifer Grimwade and photographer/illustrator, Peter Scott are a serious travel ...

‘Bex and Laura really have pieced together the parachute we all need to help us land safely after falling into the world of loss and fertility struggles.’ Elle Wright, author of A Bump In The Road A practical and emotional self-help guide for anyone affected by miscarriage and pregnancy loss...

NIRO Knowledge is a podcast for those looking to learn about crime analysis and evidence based policing from those within the community.

In my podcast, you'll hear me share from my life journey - the good, the bad, and the "oh my god I'm not alone in this"...and hopefully you'll laugh, find a piece of yourself in my stories, or have a takeaway you share with someone in need in your life. You can expect me to talk about things related to my personal as well as professional life - as the two are hard to separate for me. You can find me on Facebook or LinkedIn: Facebook Podcast Page, where you're welcome to follow along and even message me with your thoughts, feedback, questions: https://www.facebook.com/uncommonknowledgepodcast ...

We should step back and talk about what we mean when we say L.A. Somewhat confusingly, L.A. is often used interchangeably for both the City of Los Angeles and the dense cluster of neighboring cities within Los Angeles County.The city proper is broadly split into the Valley (the warmer, suburban sprawl to the north) and the Basin (the ocean-adjacent flat lands south of the Santa Monica Mountains). Within the Basin, you’ll find fancy suburbs and beachfront towns on the Westside, while Central L.A. harbors multicultural enclaves and hip ’hoods. Some famous neighborhoods in those two regions, ...

The dark nature of society, all things horror, and the paranormal. Mature audiences only.

Candle of Knowledge (CoK) is a podcast about the legacy of Jarvis Smith’s deceased parents and the lessons they taught him in the wake of their deaths. In a collection of multiple volumes (seasons) with bonus content, Jarvis speaks about grief, anxiety, authenticity, self-identity, and more topics. In this intimate collection of candid life experiences, CoK serves as a guiding light, inspiring and empowering individuals of all ages, from teens navigating the complexities of adolescence to adults grappling with life's challenges, and creatives seeking their unique paths. Each episode is a ...

Brought to you by Penguin. The incredible book behind the primetime Channel 4 documentary, Peter: The Human Cyborg. Peter, a brilliant scientist, is told that he will lose everything he loves. His husband. His family. His friends. His ability to travel the world. All will be gone. But Peter will...