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Collected together for the very first time, this is the complete Series 1 and 2 of Life Stories, written and presented by Sir David Attenborough. One of the nation's most popular presenters, Sir David examines 40 marvels of the natural world from his extraordinary and pioneering experiences...

YN - YM/YW - YPa journey from a young “Nimrod” to a Young Professional.Executive SummarySeason 5 of My 8 Bit Life, formally titled "Integral Derivation: The Infinite Series of Infinite Series," necessitates a fundamental restructuring of the series' established narrative and aesthetic parameters. We are departing from the purely pixelated, discrete logic of the 8-bit era to embrace the continuous, differentiable, and infinitely complex reality of the analog world. This season is constructed as a "grand derivation"—a mathematical and metaphorical process of calculating the instantaneous ...

Casey Anderson, the host of National Geographic’s Expedition Grizzly, met a month-old bear cub in a wildlife preserve in 2002, whom he affectionately named Brutus. Little Brutus was destined to remain in captivity or, more likely, even euthanized due to overpopulation at the preserve. Anderson, already an expert in animal rescue and rehabilitation, just could not let that happen to Brutus, who looked like a "fuzzy Twinkie."

Discover the remarkable legacy of Booker T. Washington, a man whose journey from the depths of slavery to the heights of influence has inspired leaders in the fight for racial equality for over a century. As an educator, he founded the Tuskegee Institute and advocated for higher education for those denied opportunities based on race. In this compelling autobiography, Washington shares the story of his life and work, offering insights into his extraordinary contributions and unwavering commitment to uplift his community. - Summary by Larry Wilson

The sea has captivated people ever since humans first set sail on it; its beauty, its force, the mysteries it holds. For the few who make their living from it, trying to understand it, to second guess its ever-changing moods, creates an addiction to salt water that keeps us coming back. My Fishing Life documents the reality of that life. This book lifts the lid on what it's like to be one of the country's very few female fishermen, and also do justice to an iconic industry that, while it feeds and impacts almost all of us, remains one of our most mysterious and misunderstood.