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The story of the clipper ships, and the tens of thousands of migrants they brought to the Australian colony of the 19th century, is one of the world's great migration stories. For anyone who travelled to Australia before 1850, it was a long and arduous journey that could take as much as four months. With the arrival of the clipper ships and favourable winds, the journey from England could be done in a little over half this time.

Adjusting the Sails is a podcast aimed to discuss the lives and specific challenges children with special health care needs and other disabilities and their families, caregivers, and service providers face, and how to manage those challenges. The podcast will serve as a platform for all disability-related topics to be discussed and as a mediator between families and caregivers to share their stories and experiences. The podcast will feature guest speakers, panelists, and a variety of program representatives and service providers to offer education and training to the listener. This podcast is ...

Dive into the riveting world of naval life with Alfred Thayer Mahan, a renowned American historian and author. Mahans influential book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660–1783, revolutionized naval strategy globally in the 20th century. In this captivating podcast, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights gained throughout his four-decade-long career as a naval officer.

Welcome to the "Setting Sails" podcast, hosted by Dr. Alexandra Jansky. Dive into the heart of a rapidly evolving landscape where Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is reshaping the way we think about teaching and learning. Each week, join Alexandra and a diverse panel of experts, enthusiasts, and critics as they tackle the most pressing ethical questions and explore the real impacts of AI on education. From the potential challenges to writing skills to the vast opportunities for increasing accessibility in higher education, this podcast is your go-to resource for understanding and ...

Joshua Slocum was believed to be the first man to sail single-handed around the world. After a distinguished career, where he worked his way up from cabin boy to captain, Joshua Slocum wrecked his ship off the coast of Brazil. Turning this catastrophe to his advantage, he built a sailing canoe from the wreckage and sailed back to New York. Moreover, he wrote Voyage of the Liberdad, a chronicle of his trip, and earned some literary success.