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Call it "Zen and the Art of Farming" or a "Little Green Book", Masanobu Fukuoka's manifesto about farming, eating, and the limits of human knowledge presents a radical challenge to the global systems we rely on for our food. At the same time, it is a spiritual memoir of a man whose innovative system of cultivating the earth reflects a deep faith in the wholeness and balance of the natural world. As Wendell Berry writes in his preface, the book "is valuable to us because it is at once practical and philosophical."

In this New York Times best seller, a naturalist probes the forest to comprehend the secret lives of owls. Leigh Calvez takes listeners on an adventure into the world of owls: owl-watching, avian science, and the deep forest - often in the dead of night. These birds are a bit mysterious, and that's part of what makes them so fascinating.

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Wake up to a tailor-made weather brief that gets you ready for the hustle and energy of New York City life. In mere minutes, our daily podcast delivers everything you need to know about the weather in the Big Apple. From the sweltering heatwaves of summer to the brisk, biting winds of winter, we've got your forecast covered. Every episode offers a snapshot of the day ahead, highlighting temperature swings, precipitation probabilities, and those sudden weather changes that New Yorkers know all too well. Dive into detailed yet concise segments on humidity levels, Central Park's foliage outlook, ...

Picture this: a crisp autumn morning in New York, the year 2024. The sun's rays gently caress the cityscape, casting long shadows across the bustling streets. But as the city awakens, a new presence emerges from the shadows, one that has traversed oceans and continents to make its way to this metropolis. This, my dear friends, is the tale of the giant venomous flying Joro spider, a fascinating creature that now finds itself on the brink of a new chapter in its remarkable story. As we embark on this journey to unravel the mysteries surrounding these extraordinary arachnids, we must first ...

A guide to 40 of the most well-known, surprising, notorious, mythical, and sublime non-human citizens of New York City, and love letter to its surprising ecological diversity. From refugee parrots and prodigal beavers to gorgeous Fifth Avenue hawks and vengeful groundhogs, Wild City tells the...

On Advances in Care, epidemiologist and science communicator Erin Welsh sits down with physicians from NewYork-Presbyterian hospital to discuss the details behind cutting-edge research and innovative treatments that are changing the course of medicine. From breakthroughs in genome sequencing to the backstories on life-saving cardiac procedures, the work of these doctors from Columbia & Weill Cornell Medicine is united by a collective mission to shape the future of health care and transform the lives of their patients. Erin Welsh, who also hosts This Podcast Will Kill You, gets to the heart of ...

The Conservation Cooperative, by the New England and New York Chapters of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is short, engaging, and informative. Each episode will elevate your knowledge of conservation issues in the Northeast and make you a more effective advocate for our public lands, waters, and wildlife.

The Medical News Podcast by PeerDirect delivers news and interviews with clinical thought leaders and researchers to keep you informed of the latest breakthroughs, guidelines, and insights in your specialty. Designed for clinicians with stories selected by the PeerDirect editorial board. Visit us at peerdirect.com to sign-up for our newsletter.