Showing results for "Life-And-Death" in Biological Sciences

From internationally renowned expert in resuscitation and New York Times bestselling author Sam Parnia, MD, PhD, comes a groundbreaking look at what happens to us when we die, based on the largest-ever research study run on recalled experiences of death. Today, for the first time in history, the...

""Once in a while you find a book that stuns you. Its scope leaves you breathless. This is such a book."" — John White, San Francisco Chronicle Explore the inner world of plants and its fascinating relation to mankind, as uncovered by the latest discoveries of science. In this truly...

In the tradition of Peter Matthiessen's Wildlife in America or Aldo Leopold, Brenda Peterson tells the 300-year history of wild wolves in America. It is also our own history, seen through our relationship with wolves. The earliest Americans revered them. Settlers zealously exterminated them. Now, scientists, writers, and ordinary citizens are fighting to bring them back to the wild. Peterson, an eloquent voice in the battle for 20 years, makes the powerful case that without wolves, not only will our whole ecology unravel, but we'll lose much of our national soul.

Lakes might be the most misunderstood bodies of water on earth. And while they may seem commonplace, without lakes our world would never be the same. In this revealing look at these lifegiving treasures, John Richard Saylor shows us just how deep our connection to still waters run.

In 2015, an American hunter named Walter Palmer shot and killed a lion named Cecil. The lion was one of dozens slain each year in Zimbabwe, which legally licenses the hunting of big cats. But Cecil’s death sparked unprecedented global outrage, igniting thousands of media reports about the peculiar circumstances surrounding this hunt. At the center of the controversy was Dr. Andrew Loveridge, the zoologist who had studied Cecil for eight years. In Lion Hearted, Loveridge pieces together, for the first time, the fascinating life and murky details of this beloved lion’s slaying.

NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER NATIONAL BESTSELLER The definitive resource on perhaps the single most universal human concern: death. Even more relevant than when it was first published, this edition addresses contemporary issues in end-of-life care and includes an all-embracing and incisive...

Near Death Experience stories from people who have seen the other side and come back.

Life’s greatest truth is also its most feared — it ends. Hosted by Death Doula Alexis Hughes, Without Fear offers a safe, thoughtful space to explore mortality with courage and compassion. Through heartfelt conversations, personal insights, and practical tools, listeners are empowered to break down the stigma around death and discover its transformative power. Driven by a mission to create a world where death isn’t a whispered word but a shared experience, Alexis advocates for meaningful dialogue around end-of-life matters. With empathy and a matter-of-fact approach, Without Fear ...

Journey into the awe-inspiring mysteries of life after death with host Stacey Chillemi as she guides you through a thought-provoking podcast series that will leave you spellbound. Join guest Jeff Luther, who shares his extraordinary near-death experience, forever altering his perception of existence.When Jeff's heart came to a standstill for a staggering eight minutes during a cardiac arrest, little did he know that it would lead to an extraordinary awakening. As he returned to life, he brought back remarkable insights into the enigmatic realms of the afterlife. Get ready to explore celestial ...

Brought to you by Penguin. A brilliant young neuroscientist explains how to preserve our minds indefinitely, enabling future generations to choose to revive us Just as surgeons once believed pain was good for their patients, some argue today that death brings meaning to life. But given humans...

Zoë Colville spent years in a fancy hair salon with a long list of clients, living on cigarettes, croissants, and a shoestring. It was everything she'd ever wanted. But when an unexpected and overwhelming loss caused her life to shift unexpectedly, she found herself on a different path. One where the only use for a hairdryer is warming new-born lambs; where the cycle of life on a farm gives new meaning on purpose, and where nature is both a strict teacher and a balm to soothe the pressures of everyday life.

Expert beekeeper and swarm-catcher Hilary Kearney offers a unique window into the social lives and biology of these remarkable creatures Readers will be awestruck by the hive as superorganism and how the individual bee lives and behaves within it, perfectly suited to each specific job it...

In a world that often shies away from discussing mortality, ’Death by Positivity’ is your guide to a more enlightened perspective on the one thing we all have in common: death. Join me, Jenny Marshall - a social rebel for death positivity in Northern Ireland, alongside my wonderful guests as we challenge the taboo around death and dying, with the hope of enticing you to become ’death positive’. ”People who are death positive believe that it is not morbid or taboo to speak openly about death. They see honest conversations about death & dying as the cornerstone of a healthy society.”...

Are you curious about death, dying, and the funeral industry in Australia? Join us as we chat and learn from experts from funeral directors, to embalmers, from those who create floral arrangements to photo presentations and so many more. We will gain insights and have open and important conversations about this topic that is so often shrouded in mystery. Hopefully you will come away enlightened and have a deeper understanding of this essential part of life!

A philosopher teaches research into a microphone on the meaning of life and the philosophy of death. Each episode focuses on one article or book chapter from either of these fields of academic philosophy. Emphasis is placed upon making the material accessible to the public and not just for specialists. If you wonder whether we should fear death or what it even means for life to be meaningful, this podcast may be of some interest to you.

Podcast Title: THE CLINIC OF DEATH Produced by: PRYMEHUB PODCAST Step into the chilling corridors of The Clinic of Death, where lives are traded for profit and secrets lurk in the shadows. This dark and gripping podcast uncovers twisted stories from a hospital that thrives on harvesting kidneys to feed a sinister black market. Every episode pulls you deeper into the web of deception, greed, and survival. For advertising opportunities, email us at prymehub36@gmail.com. Dare to listen

Cause of Death - 100 Seconds to Midnight explores the things that will kill you through the lens of science, personal experience as a microbiologist and history. For more information, check out my website at www.causeofdeath100secs.net