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The Origin of Species sold out on the first day of its publication in 1859. It is the major book of the 19th century and one of the most readable and accessible of the great revolutionary works of the scientific imagination. Though, in fact, little read, most people know what it says—at least they think they do. The Origin of Species was the first mature and persuasive work to explain how species change through the process of natural selection. Upon its publication, the book began to transform attitudes about society and religion.

From a distinctive, inimitable voice, a wickedly funny and fascinating romp through the strange and often contradictory history of Western parenting Why do we read our kids fairy tales about homicidal stepparents? How did helicopter parenting develop if it used to be perfectly socially...

What can beer teach us about biology, history, and the natural world? From ancient Mesopotamian fermentation practices to the resurgent American craft brewery, authors Rob DeSalle and Ian Tattersall peruse the historical record and traverse the globe for engaging and often surprising stories about beer. They explain how we came to drink beer, what ingredients combine to give beers their distinctive flavors, how beer's chemistry works at the molecular level, and how various societies have regulated the production and consumption of beer.

At stake in 1896 was the new idea that some landscapes should be collectively, permanently owned by a democratic government. Although many people today think of public lands as an American birthright, their very existence was then in doubt and dependent on a merger of the talents of these two men. Natural Rivals examines a time of environmental threat and political dysfunction not unlike our own and reveals the complex dynamic that gave birth to America’s rich public lands legacy.

More than any other writer, Gilbert White (1720-1793) has shaped the relationship between man and nature. A hundred years before Darwin, White realised the crucial role of worms in the formation of soil and understood the significance of territory and song in birds. His precise, scrupulously honest, and unaffectedly witty observations led him to interpret animals’ behaviour in a unique manner. Here, a collection of his letters to Daines Barrington and Thomas Pennant.

Offering a bold new understanding of who we are, where we came from, and where we are going, noted ecologist Mark Bertness argues that human beings and their civilization are the products of the same self-organization, evolutionary adaptation, and natural selection processes that have created all other life on Earth. Bertness follows the evolutionary process from the primordial soup of two billion years ago through today, exploring the ways opposing forces of competition and cooperation have led to current assemblages of people, animals, and plants.

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The supernatural, the unexplained, the things that make you look up to the sky & wonder.

Welcome to "Hans Christian Andersen: Fairy Tales, Technology and the Natural Sciences"—a three-episode podcast exploring the intersections between one of the world’s most beloved storytellers and the scientific and technological revolutions of the 19th century. Hosted by Mads Sohl Jessen, a literary scholar at the Hans Christian Andersen Centre (University of Southern Denmark), this series explores three of Andersen’s lesser-known stories—works inspired by his friendships with scientists, his fascination with cutting-edge inventions, and his engagement with the natural sciences. While ...

Delve into the eerie world of Perceval Landon, a journalist and master of short fiction, as he weaves two captivating supernatural tales. In ‚òRailhead‚, an urgent message arrives through an out-of-service telegraph, leading to unsettling revelations. Meanwhile, ‚òThurnley Abbey‚ reveals that the abbeys haunting history may be closer than its inhabitants realize. Please note that these stories, originally published in 1908, reflect the contemporary views of their time regarding race and violence. As per Librivox policy, the original text remains unchanged. - Summary by ...

The Big Ratchet is the story of the ratchets: the technologies and innovations, big and small, that propelled our species from hunters and gatherers on the savannahs of Africa to shoppers in the aisles of the supermarket. Our species long lived on the edge of starvation. Now we produce enough food for all 7 billion of us to eat nearly 3,000 calories every day. This is such an astonishing thing in the history of life as to verge on the miraculous. The Big Ratchet is the story of how it happened.

The Plant Hunter's Atlas is a volume telling some of the most extraordinary tales of horticultural discovery and exploring the characters behind the stories. Taking in the world's inhabited continents and spanning the centuries, the stories range from tales of derring-do in the age of discovery to modern-day botanists working at the cutting-edge of science. The text explores how plant hunters have been inspired by everything from scientific curiosity to economic greed, and their own ingrained sense of adventure.

This podcast will contain some episodes in which we discuss some creepy phenomena on creatures like siren heads, Skinwalkers, Krampus and all others????. Directed And Produced by Demon Productions - https://www.instagram.com/demonproductionofficial/ Written and Narrated by RJ Aayan Aakash - https://www.instagram.com/rj_aayan_aakash/ Intro By Neha Anand

After years of attempting to "girlboss" his way out of systemic class divide, Gabriel Shane Dunn, now a trans man and veteran podcaster, relaunches his show, “Bad With Money,” with a furious, funny, and deeply personal exploration of surviving our capitalist hellscape. Ditching conventional finance advice, “A Thousand Natural Shocks,” is a companion show to Gabe’s thriving newsletter of the same name. This isn't just about money; it's about breaking free from the individualistic lies and fighting for collective liberation. Capitalism is killing us. The police state is killing us. ...

In his main work, the best-selling Worlds in Collision, Immanuel Velikovsky gave a detailed reconstruction of two global natural catastrophes based on information handed down by our ancestors. He mentions there that, as part of his intensive research, he found numerous indications of even more catastrophes that took place earlier in the history of mankind.

We live in a world of seeds. From our morning toast to the cotton in our clothes, they are quite literally the stuff and staff of life, supporting diets, economies, and civilizations around the globe. Just as the search for nutmeg and the humble peppercorn drove the Age of Discovery, so did coffee beans help fuel the Enlightenment and cottonseed help spark the Industrial Revolution. And from the fall of Rome to the Arab Spring, the fate of nations continues to hinge on the seeds of a Middle Eastern grass known as wheat.

When you turn on the tap or twist the cap, you might not give a second thought to where your drinking water comes from. But how it gets from the ground to your glass is far more complex than you might think. Is it safe to drink tap water? Should you feel guilty buying bottled water? Is your water vulnerable to terrorist attacks? With springs running dry and reservoirs emptying, where is your water going to come from in the future? In Drinking Water, Duke professor James Salzman shows how drinking water highlights the most pressing issues of our time.

Dive deep into the spine-chilling origins of the Bloody Mary urban legend, tracing its roots from historical figures like Queen Mary I and Elizabeth Bathory to modern pop culture. Explore the terrifying ritual, psychological impact, and enduring mystique of one of the most infamous supernatural myths that continues to captivate and terrorize generations.

Join hosts Rachel & Kristin on Supernatural Side Quest, where the eerie meets the extraordinary! Each episode, they dive into a captivating realm of the supernatural, exploring paranormal phenomena, mysterious cryptids, local urban legends, and all things creepy. Whether you're a skeptic or a true believer, tune in for spooky stories, intriguing discussions, and a dash of humor as they navigate the unknown together. Prepare for a thrilling adventure into the shadows-your next side quest awaits!

A study of the world view of the Ancient Near East, the period of Antiquity and how the scriptures were understood in the mind of ancient people.