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When Donald Johanson found a partial skeleton, approximately 3.5 million years old, in a remote region of Ethiopia in 1974, a headline-making controversy was launched that continues today. Bursting with all the suspense and intrigue of a fast-paced adventure novel, here is Johanson’s lively account of the extraordinary discovery of “Lucy.” By expounding the controversial change Lucy makes in our view of human origins, Johanson provides a vivid, behind-the-scenes account of the history of paleoanthropology and the colorful, eccentric characters who were, and are, a part of it.

This fascinating book examines the myriad influences that shape our understanding of human gender and sexuality. Drawing from scientific findings past and present and from a wide range of personal experiences, Olive Skene Johnson explores questions such as: Is sexual diversity new? Why do men and women think differently? Apart from sexual preference, are homosexuals and heterosexuals different? Why do some people change gender? Johnson’s clear, accessible, and entertaining answers provide a wealth of information about a complicated subject.

As one of the world's leading experts on disaster, Lucy Easthope has been at the centre of the most seismic events of the last few decades - advising on everything from the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami to the 7/7 bombings, the Salisbury poisonings, the Grenfell fire and the COVID-19 pandemic. She has travelled across the world in this unusual role, seeing the very worst that people have to face and finding that even the most extreme of situations, we find the very best of humanity. In her moving memoir, she reveals what happens in the aftermath.

Beginning Theory has been helping students navigate through the thickets of literary and cultural theory for over two decades. This new and expanded fourth edition continues to offer listeners the best single-volume introduction to the field. The bewildering variety of approaches, theorists and technical language is lucidly and expertly unravelled.

A bestseller in Malayalam when it was first published in 2019 as Karthavinte Namathil, In the Name of the Lord is a harrowing account of Sister Lucy Kalapura's life as a nun and her spirited fight for justice. Cast out for writing a poem, for owning a car, for talking about the sexual harassment...

Happy Hour takes you into the lives of Lucy and Nikki, the co-creators of @lucy_and_nikki_ and fashion label Jagger & Stone. They'll discuss starting a business, relationships, wild party stories and all the s**t that's on every 20 somethings mind.

In this enchanting romance by the beloved author of Anne of Green Gables, we follow Eric, a schoolteacher visiting Prince Edward Island, who encounters a beautiful yet enigmatic girl named Kilmeny. Why is she silent? What secrets do her guardians keep? As Eric delves deeper into her mysterious world, he finds himself irresistibly drawn to Kilmeny. Will she ever reveal her voice to him? Join us for a tale of love, mystery, and the power of connection. Summary by Beth Thomas

From the winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize, an extraordinary history of the meteoric rise and fall of George Villiers, the first Duke of Buckingham. As King James I’s favourite, Buckingham was also his confidant, gatekeeper, advisor and lover. When Charles I succeeded his father, he was...

Ready to get over your ex, heal from the heartbreak, and create a life that is meaningful and fulfilling? In each episode you will gain practical, no-BS guidance to turn your breakup into your breakthrough. Host: Lucy Price www.shiftyourstory.net www.Instagram.com/lucy.m.price

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Becoming Lucy is real life stories with real people where real change happens. It's where healing meets humour, and where Lucy and Hana turn life's chaos into connection.

We all know that at some point in life, we will experience pain, uncertainty and loss. Widowhood, redundancy, a life-changing diagnosis, pregnancy loss, or a global pandemic. So how can we weather the storms, and cope with whatever comes next? No one can answer this better than Lucy Easthope, an emergency planner whose job is to support survivors of major disasters. She has been there after countless earthquakes, fires and floods. Time and again she has watched how people rebuild: the work, the pitfalls and the fragile joy.

Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942), a Canadian author, is well known for her work Anne of Green Gables (1908). She is the author of over 500 short stories, poems, and essays. This title offers a sneak peek into some of her work with 22 of her best short stories that range from delightful Christmas tales to heartwarming seaside romance.

A few years ago I thought I had a migraine, but it turned out what I actually had was a low pressure headache thanks to a spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leak. Seemingly overnight, I went from “it’s fixable” to “medical mystery.” This podcast is all about life as that medical mystery. From outpatient appointments to diagnostic procedures, hospital admissions to tears and trauma, and invasive treatments to sarcasm and coping strategies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucy Maud Montgomery was a beloved and prolific Canadian author, best known for her Anne of Green Gables series. She was also the author of over 500 short stories, poems, and essays. This delightful collection includes 20 of her earliest short stories, ranging from tales of fated romance to school friendships to Christmas miracles, all touching on the narrative themes of class, family, belonging, and romance that characterize her work.

Welcome to Her Wisdom Collective — a sanctuary for stories, truth, and transformation.This is a space for deep conversation, radical authenticity, and the celebration of being unapologetically ourselves.Hosted by Lucy Ibarra, this podcast honors the journeys we often keep hidden — the bold, the messy, the healing, the too-muchness and the ever-unfolding evolution of who we are.Each week, Lucy sits down with guests from all walks of life to explore the moments that shape us: growth, relationships, self-trust, creativity, and the power of showing up fully.Together, we sit with women who are ...

“Be curious, not judgemental.” – Walt WhitmanSitting down with professionals, victims and survivors who are open and honest, and talking frankly about the challenges faced by those impacted by domestic abuse and post-separation abuse. This podcast opens up the discussion and turns it into a conversation.From Cyber Stalking to Domestic Homicide, Lucy leaves no stone unturned.No intimidation…..just conversation!DIP in and out with Lucy Intro and Outro Music Song ➡ Look At Me Words & Music by ➡ P.J. Denton Performed by ➡ Elrose

In the rotunda of the nation's Capital a statue pays homage to three famous 19th-century American women suffragists: Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and Lucretia Mott. "Historically", the inscription beneath the marble statue notes, "these three stand unique and peerless." In fact, the statue has a glaring omission: Lucy Stone.

Midnight Slow Burns Podcast has its own gravity — a slow, magnetic hour when the world loosens and secrets find voice. *Midnight, Slow Burn* lives in that space: elegant, immersive stories that unfurl in the hush between heartbeats. Each episode is a carefully stitched moment of longing, surprise, and quiet revelation — sound that feels like touch, narrative that nudges open hidden doors. Come with us as we unwind the first of many tales designed to captivate, comfort, and kindle that warm, persistent glow. Subscribe and let these nocturnal stories keep you company, illuminating the ...

From the creators of Speaking of Her comes our brand-new spin-off series: Speaking of Travel - the show where two sisters, Lucy and Jess swap stories from around the globe and help you feel confident exploring it yourself!Each episode, we take you along on our travel adventures: the highs, the mishaps, the hidden gems, and the moments that made us fall in love with a new place. We share practical tips on where to go, what to see, how to get around, and what currency you’ll need — all the things we wish we’d known before hopping on a plane.We’re not travel agents trying to sell you a ...