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The Garden is all about connecting with our shared humanity. Podcast episodes will discuss all things human and how to make better connections with one another. Each article of clothing is designed to invite engagement with the people around us. Find out more at www.socialseedsproject.com

Berlin, 1933. William E. Dodd, a mild-mannered academic from Chicago, has, to his own and everyone else's surprise, become America's first ambassador to Hitler's Germany in a year that proves to be a turning point in history. Dodd and his family, most notably his vivacious daughter, Martha, observe at first-hand the many changes - some subtle, some disturbing, and some horrifically violent - that signal Hitler's consolidation of power. Dodd has little choice but to associate with key figures in the Nazi party.

In this beautifully illustrated book that's Song of Achilles meets Secret Life of Trees, readers will discover the plants cultivated by the Greek Gods–many of which can still be experimented with today–for a myriad of uses. In Greek mythology, plants were used for tools, intoxication...

In this groundbreaking classic essay collection, Alice Walker speaks out as a Black woman, writer, mother, and feminist on topics ranging from the personal to the political. Originally published forty years ago, Alice Walker’s first collection of nonfiction is a dazzling compendium that...

Your daily 3-minute gardening briefing with Nigel Thistledown. What to do in the garden TODAY. Hyper-seasonal, hyper-practical. Changes with the calendar. Creates a morning routine. Today's Task, Quick Tip, What to Watch For — then get out there.This show includes AI-generated content.

In 1992, two Russian moviemakers left a cryptic note for New Mexican writer Stephen Bodio at his local bar. It led him to Brighton Beach in Brooklyn, where he saw a film about the ancient breed of Central Asian sight hounds known as tazis. He would end up chasing these leads to Kazakhstan, where these beautiful dogs may have existed 6,000 years ago.

At the Court of Liang at the period of Yang Chu, about 300 B.C., the philosophers were treated as guests of the reigning king, who reserved for them lodging and maintenance, and encouraged all who had any pretence to the pursuit of truth and wisdom. Whether or not Yang Chu was actually a native of the Wei State, or whether he came there drawn by the attraction of a critical and unrivalled audience, it is at least certain that he settled there as small proprietor, probably in the reign of King Hwei, and continued there till his death, about 250 B.C. One may imagine a condition of life in many ...

Thoughts on flowers, gardening, and ADHD.

The Minimalists are Emmy-nominated Netflix stars and New York Times–bestselling authors Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus. Alongside cohost T.K. Coleman, they help millions of people live meaningful lives with less.

Elaine's was a world-famous New York restaurant that became home to writers and celebrities. Owner Elaine Kaufman was known to be "New York feisty", controversial, often rude, always blunt, with the flare of Gertrude Stein and Dorothy Parker. Elaine was highly respected and frequently feared, and Elaine's the restaurant received the public's love and praise time and time again. Woody Allen held a regular table there, and Elaine's was even featured in Allen's Manhattan and Billy Joel's song "Big Shot".

How do you cheer up a woman who has spent hours cleaning prison toilets with a broken mop? The secret is in a tres leches cake. In Iran’s prisons, women endure horrors: they are beaten, interrogated, and humiliated in a thousand ways. Even a whisper to a fellow inmate can be punished. Yet—in spite of anything and everything—they resist: they bake. They console each other, cry together, dance together. The Evin Prison Bakers’ Club is a call to stand up for women, life, and freedom by a woman still fighting for a free Iran.

Nancy Friday's taboo-shattering best seller My Secret Garden is the most popular and controversial book of women's sexual fantasies ever published. Women who feared their erotic fantasies called it scandalous. Women who recognized their own fantasies in its pages, rejoiced. Outspoken, graphic, vulnerable and shameless, My Secret Garden is a classic study of female sexuality. Friday interviewed hundreds of women from every part of the country to learn their sexual private thoughts, and she listened like no one else.

If you eat, you're in. Incredible Edible is a movement of people growing their communities through food. Our groups operate as independent parts of a network, believing in the power of small actions to transform the places we call home.For more information about Incredible Edible and to find - or set up - a local group, visit incredibleedible.org.uk - You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook.

Sol Bishop traces the ancient biblical promise that deserts bloom into gardens—from Eden to Revelation, through Isaiah's poetry, to modern communities transforming wasteland. Each episode explores this redemptive image with scholarly curiosity and grounded hope, showing how wilderness becomes wonder. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

Dive into a captivating collection of short stories that explore a myriad of themes, crafted by one of New Zealands most celebrated female writers. Each tale invites you to experience the beauty and complexity of life through her unique lens.

Step into the enchanting world of Kashlas Garden, where vibrant stories bloom and life lessons are woven into every petal. Join us as we explore the beauty of nature, the power of community, and the transformative journeys of those who find solace and inspiration within this magical space.

As summer unfolds in a picturesque French country house, a group of American friends chooses to remain despite the looming threat of World War I. Instead of fleeing, they find solace in storytelling, sharing tales after dinner each night to spark lively conversations and momentarily escape the realities of war. Join them as their narratives intertwine, revealing their hopes, fears, and the bonds that hold them together. (Summary by A.L. Gramour)

The Sunday Times Bestseller 'A wondrous wonderful achievement' STEPHEN FRY Longlisted for The Anglo-Hellenic League Runciman Award 2025 The Seven Wonders of the World were staggeringly audacious impositions on our planet. They were also brilliant adventures of the mind, test cases for the...

Brought to you by Penguin. 'When I play with my cat, how do I know she is not passing time with me rather than I with her?' Montaigne There is no real evidence that humans ever 'domesticated' cats. Rather, it seems that at some point cats saw the potential value to themselves of humans. John...

Join Nigel Thistledown, Britain's beloved gardening expert, as he guides you through the seasons with warmth, wisdom, and a lifetime of horticultural know-how. From seed starting to harvest, The Garden Path brings you practical tips, timeless techniques, and the pure joy of growing. For more info visit https://www.quietperiodplease....This show includes AI-generated content.