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For the first time ever unabridged and read by the author, this audiobook is a testimony of true humanity-filled with adventure, life lessons and hope for our world. From the time she was a girl, Jane Goodall dreamed of a life spent working with animals. Finally she had her wish. When she was...

In this entertaining memoir, Rick McIntyre recounts his life spent amongst wild nature while working in the National Parks Service as a park ranger and shares the wisdom he has gained from spending nearly every day of his adult life in the presence of wolves.

Vandana Shiva has been described in many ways: the “Gandhi of Grain,” “a rock star” in the battle against GMOs, and “the most powerful voice” for people of the developing world. In Terra Viva, Dr. Shiva shares her most memorable campaigns, alongside some of the world’s most celebrated activists and environmentalists, all working toward a livable planet and healthier democracies.

I am 93. I've had an extraordinary life. It's only now that I appreciate how extraordinary. As a young man, I felt I was out there in the wild, experiencing the untouched natural world - but it was an illusion. The tragedy of our time has been happening all around us, barely noticeable from day to day - the loss of our planet's wild places, its biodiversity. I have been witness to this decline.

Over more than five decades, legendary architect Moshe Safdie has built some of the world's most influential and memorable structures. Safdie always refers to the "silent client" an architect must ultimately serve: the people who live in, work in, or experience a building. If Walls Could Speak takes listeners behind the veil of an essential yet mysterious profession to explain through Safdie's own experiences how an architect thinks and works.

When Judith Summers' husband and father both died within the space of two weeks, she found herself floundering. Life for her and her eight-year-old son, Joshua, seemed relentlessly bleak. Then George bounced into their lives. A loving Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with film-star looks, George reawoke their joie de vivre.

In My Life, we follow a wealthy provincial youth who defies societal expectations by rejecting the conventional roles assigned to his social class. Labeled a lazy good-for-nothing, he reveals a profound sensitivity to the injustices inflicted by his privilege upon the working classes. Determined to make a stand, he embarks on a journey as a common laborer, taking up work as a house painter and ikon gilder. His revolutionary choice sparks bewilderment and ridicule from all walks of life, even inciting fear among the very laborers he aims to join. This powerful narrative serves as Chekhovs ...

The uplifting Sunday Times No.1 bestselling memoir from Professor Noel Fitzpatrick, the Supervet. It has been 35 years since Noel Fitzpatrick graduated as a veterinary surgeon, and that 22-year-old from Ballyfin, Ireland, is now one of the leading veterinary surgeons in the world. The journey to...

A practical, helpful guide on how to fight back against Alzheimer’s disease—with expert medical advice and one woman’s inspiring personal journey. Jamie Tyrone was forty-nine years old when she learned by accident through genetic testing that she had a 91% chance of getting Alzheimer's...

Terry Walton has kept an allotment for over 50 years - man and boy - in the Rhondda valley in South Wales. He started when he was 4, helping on his dad's plot on the side of the mountain, when he was sent to cut bracken and collect sheep manure by the bucketful to feed the rows of vegetables. By the time he was 11 he had his own plot - the youngest ever to do so - and while still in his teens established an allotment empire to grow the vegetables and flowers he sold to local customers.

One grey dismal day, Janine Marsh was on a trip to northern France to pick up some cheap wine. She returned to England a few hours later having put in an offer on a rundown old barn in the rural Seven Valleys area of Pas de Calais. This was not something she'd expected or planned for. Janine eventually gave up her job in London to move with her husband to live the good life in France. Or so she hoped. While getting to grips with the locals and la vie Française, and renovating her dilapidated new house, a building lacking the comforts of mains drainage, heating, or proper rooms.

Dive into the world of George Armstrong Custer, one of Americas most iconic and controversial figures. This autobiographical account, My Life on the Plains, provides an intimate glimpse into the Indian Wars of 1867-1869, particularly focusing on the intense winter campaign of 1868, where Custer led the 7th US Cavalry against the Cheyenne Indians. As you navigate through Custers narrative, youll encounter a blend of historical insights and personal bravado, revealing the complex attitudes of his time. Be prepared for a stark portrayal of army life and the brutal realities faced by both the ...

My Life in the South is a powerful and poignant autobiography of Jacob Stroyer, an African-American former slave. Through his vivid storytelling, Stroyer shares his journey from childhood on a plantation to his involvement in the Confederacys war efforts, ultimately leading to his hard-won freedom. This heartfelt narrative not only illuminates the struggles faced but also celebrates the resilience of the human spirit.

These are the extraordinary realities of the NHS frontline. From the historic junior doctor strikes to the 'humanitarian crisis' declared by the Red Cross, the overstretched health service is on the precipice. This is a powerful polemic on its systematic degradation, and a letter of optimism to that same health service and those who support it. It captures with tenderness, a new doctor's experiences of an NHS at breaking point.

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

In Reminiscences of My Life in Camp, Susie King Taylor shares her extraordinary journey as a Black nurse with the 33rd United States Colored Troops during the American Civil War. From her early days of enslavement in Georgia to her pivotal role in the Women’s Relief Corps, her memoir offers a profound glimpse into her life dedicated to service, education, and community. Taylors reflections provide not only a personal narrative but also insights into the state of the nation in the early 20th century, making her story both inspiring and historically significant. - Summary by ...

My Life, Wildlife is a new podcast where you’ll meet the passionate, talented people who have dedicated their lives to caring for the wildlife and wild places of Alaska. Tune in to hear how these scientists, conservationists, and adventurers spend their days and how they came to live and work in a place like no other. Through their stories, you’ll visit some of the most amazing places in the world – giant mountains, wild rivers, icy seas, and the stunning beauty of the high arctic – and you’ll meet extraordinary wildlife from birds to bears, fish to frogs to foxes, walruses to whales...

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...

Read by the author, Brian Blessed Recorded with all of Brian’s ebullience, The Panther in My Kitchen is a laugh-out-loud, life-affirming audiobook about the joy animals bring and why we should care for them. Brian Blessed has a lifelong love of animals and over the years has rescued cats and...

'An evocative portrait of a forgotten period of Britain's farming history... is an ode both to the soil, and those who have worked it alongside her' Daily Telegraph Joan Bomford wanted to be a farmer so much she always wore a tie like her dad. She ran away from school whenever she could to help...