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The definitive, inside account of the Trump Administration’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic from White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator and Coronavirus Task Force member, Dr. Deborah Birx. In late February 2020, Dr. Deborah Birx—a lifelong federal health official who had worked at...

Join us for a gripping true story that unfolds the extraordinary wartime resilience of six courageous Frenchwomen as their quiet country town faces the harsh realities of a German invasion during World War I. - Summary by Jael Baldwin

David Hume stands as a towering figure in the Western philosophical landscape, but it is his historical narratives that truly sustained him. His monumental work, The History of England from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution of 1688, published between 1754 and 1764, captured the imagination of readers and established him as a household name. Hume himself noted that the financial success from the booksellers far surpassed anything previously seen in England, granting him both independence and wealth. This six-volume masterpiece continues to be published and remains a vital part of ...

Dive into the rich tapestry of English history with David Hume, one of the most influential philosophers of the Western world. While his philosophical works have garnered him immense acclaim, it was his historical narratives that provided for his livelihood. His seminal work, The History of England from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution of 1688, published between 1754 and 1764, became a bestseller, leading Hume to note that the financial rewards were unprecedented in England, granting him both independence and affluence. This six-volume masterpiece has seen countless editions and...

David Hume stands as a towering figure in Western philosophy, but it was his historical writings that truly supported his life. His monumental work, The History of England from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution of 1688, published between 1754 and 1764, captured the imagination of readers across generations. Hume famously noted that the financial success from his books allowed him to achieve independence and wealth. Spanning six volumes, this influential history remains in print today. While both Hume and Thomas Babington Macaulay are celebrated as leading English historians, ...

David Hume stands as a towering figure in Western philosophy, celebrated for his profound insights and influential ideas. However, it was his historical writings that secured his financial success and popularity. His monumental work, The History of England from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution of 1688, published between 1754 and 1764, captivated audiences and generated unprecedented earnings, making him not just independent but wealthy. Spanning six volumes, this historical masterpiece remains in print today and continues to shape our understanding of English history. Often ...

A podcast all about Invasive Species and how they are impacting our environment! In this podcast your hosts (Nathan, Amy, Maria, Ben, and Sabrina) will tell you all about invasive species and why they are a problem, featuring interviews with guest experts in the fieldIn each podcast we will go in depth into one invasive species, informing you of what they are, why they are a threat, and what you the listener can do about it.

During the summer of 1940, Hitler's Germany appeared unstoppable. The Nazis were masters of mainland Europe, in alliance with Stalin's Russia, and only the English Channel prevented an immediate invasion. Britain stood alone. Operation Sealion examines just how realistic the German threat of invasion was. The author studies the plans, the available capability and resources, and the Germans' record in Norway and, later, Crete. The author weighs these against the state of Britain's defenses and the relative strengths of the land, air, and naval forces.

From an award-winning adventure and science journalist comes an eye-opening exploration of a burgeoning environmental phenomenon and the science coalescing around it. Leslie Anthony leads listeners on adventures physical and philosophical as he explores how and why invasive species are hijacking ecosystems around the globe.