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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.

“A Nazi resistance story like none you’ve ever heard or read.” —Hampton Sides, author of Ghost Soldiers and On Desperate Ground "Every page is gripping, and the amount of new research is nothing short of mind-boggling. A brilliant book for the ages!” —Douglas Brinkley, author of...

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.

In the enchanting tale of The Blue Castle, follow Valancy Stirling, an ordinary woman of twenty-nine, who receives life-altering news from a renowned heart specialist she has just one year to live. This pivotal moment sparks a journey of self-discovery as she ventures into the Canadian woods, where she uncovers a hidden blue castle of happiness. Written by the beloved Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, famed for her classic Anne of Green Gables, this 1926 novel explores themes of love, freedom, and the pursuit of joy. (Summary adapted from ALA Booklist)

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.

Though L. M. Montgomery is primarily celebrated for her beloved novels like Anne of Green Gables and Emily of New Moon, she was also a prolific poet. In this unique collection, the only one published during her lifetime, her deep appreciation for beauty, nature, and the sea shines through. Experience the lyrical essence of Montgomerys poetry, beautifully narrated by Rachel.

Join us - Dr Charlotte Kirk and Lucy Shaw - as we dive into the tech, finance and politics powering the energy transition each week.We'll unpack what happened, why it matters, and what you need to know.With deep industry insights and unique insider knowledge, we'll keep you up to date with all the big Power Plays getting us excited.

The thrilling, edge-of-your-seat true story of a life lived on the frontline of the world's worst disasters. When a plane crashes, a bomb explodes, a city floods or a pandemic begins, Lucy Easthope's phone starts to ring . . . Lucy is a world-leading authority on recovering from disaster. She...

*Winner of Best New True Crime Author, CrimeCon UK True Crime Awards 2023* *Shortlisted for the ALCS Gold Dagger award for non-fiction, Crime Writers’ Association Awards 2023* The gripping true story of how Detective Superintendent Julie Mackay brought Melanie Road’s murderer to justice...

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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.

The Blue Castle by L. M. Montgomery unfolds the poignant journey of Valancy Stirling, a timid woman trapped by the suffocating expectations of her domineering family in the quaint town of Deerwood. Battling health issues and a life that feels devoid of joy, Valancy finds refuge in her vivid dreams and imagination. However, a startling medical diagnosis becomes the catalyst for her transformation. Determined to break free from the chains of her constrained existence, she seizes the chance to explore the world beyond Deerwood when she receives an unexpected invitation from the enigmatic Barney ...

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.

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.

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 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.

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...

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 ...

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.

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.