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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.

Robert A. Caro's life of Lyndon Johnson continues - one of the richest, most intensive, and most revealing examinations ever undertaken of an American President. The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer/historian carries Johnson through his service in World War II and the foundation of his long-concealed fortune and the facts behind the myths he created about it. But the explosive heart of the book is Caro's revelation of the true story of the fiercely contested 1948 senatorial election.

Earl Nightingale presents this re-enactment of what the Declaration of Independence really means and the price men were willing to pay to establish freedom for us all. Informative, inspirational, and especially appropriate for the Fourth of July!

A quick guide to the history of the world's most popular meditation practice. From the time of the Buddha to the age of meditation apps, this straightforward introduction gives an entire overview of the use of the term "mindfulness" in Buddhist meditative traditions. Drawing upon years of experience through practicing, researching, and teaching the history of mindfulness, Dr. Sarah Shaw offers the first-ever accessible guide to the roots of this ancient meditation technique that continues to benefit millions throughout the world.

The science is overwhelming; the facts are in. The planet is heating up at an alarming rate and the results are everywhere to be seen. Yet, as time runs out, climate progress is blocked by the men who are profiting from the burning of the planet: energy moguls like the Koch brothers and Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson. Powerful politicians like Senators Mitch McConnell and Jim Inhofe, who receive massive contributions from the oil and coal industries. Most of these men are too intelligent to truly believe that climate change is not a growing crisis.

In his more than 30 years as an NCIS special agent and counterintelligence officer, Mark Fallon has investigated some of the most significant terrorist operations in US history, including the first bombing of the World Trade Center and the 2000 attack on the USS Cole. He knew well how to bring criminals to justice, all the while upholding the Constitution. But in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, it was clear that America was dealing with a new kind of enemy.

Ayn Rand’s complicated notoriety as popular writer, leader of a political and philosophical cult, reviled intellectual, and ostentatious public figure endured beyond her death in 1982. In the 21st century, she has been resurrected as a serious reference point for mainstream figures, especially those on the political right, from Paul Ryan to Donald Trump. Mean Girl follows Rand’s trail through the 20th century from the Russian Revolution to the Cold War and traces her posthumous appeal and the influence of her novels via her cruel, surly, sexy heroes.

At midday on May 4, 1970, after three days of protests, several thousand students and the Ohio National Guard faced off at opposite ends of the grassy campus commons at Kent State University. At noon, the Guard moved out. Twenty-four minutes later, Guardsmen launched a 13-second, 67-shot barrage that left four students dead and nine wounded, one paralyzed for life.

Ways and Means features bright ideas for how to improve human society. The show is produced by the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University.

Ike and Friends sit down one on one for a series of discussions regarding Liberty and what it means to the every day working man in America. A journey into the mind of folks that are largely ignored by the elite class. Those folks that actually make things in this once great nation.

Get ready to sing like you’ve never sung before… The trouble-making team from Australia’s rebel vocal studio Voicehouse is hitting the airwaves with the brand new SING Like You Mean It podcast! Learning to sing later in life isn’t cliche anymore. And that’s where we come in and save the day! (Cue confetti explosion) We’re pretty chuffed to be one of Australia’s largest vocal studios working with what has to be Australia’s best community of singers. Our singers are everyday people just like you. #squadgoals From brand-newbies who have no clue what the deal is, to golden’ ...

Welcome to the always entertaining and informative Killer Means Awesome podcast. Season 1: Killer Shipwrecks - Think of shiny coins and sunken dreams. Each episode features an incredible story of a recently discovered shipwreck.Season 2: Killer Biographies - Do you get Pocahontas and Sacagawea mixed up? So do we! Check out these true stories about historical figures you really should know better.Season 3: Killer Inventions - Incredible true stories about inventors and the inventions that changed the world.Season 4: Killer Crime - Trues stories of crimes you have to hear to believe!

Welcome to the always entertaining and informative Killer Means Awesome podcast. Season 1: Killer Shipwrecks - Think of shiny coins and sunken dreams. Each episode features an incredible story of a recently discovered shipwreck.Season 2: Killer Biographies - Do you get Pocahontas and Sacagawea mixed up? So do we! Check out these true stories about historical figures you really should know better.Season 3: Killer Inventions - Incredible true stories about inventors and the inventions that changed the world.Season 4: Killer Crime - Trues stories of crimes you have to hear to believe!

This Means War is a series from intellectual heavyweight Peter Roberts. If you’re intellectually curious, you’re not satisfied by mainstream media coverage of war and you want to dig a bit deeper – 'This Means War' is for you. This series brings defence and security experts to you and aims to answer lots of questions: Why do some conflicts get more attention than others? Why do some pass us by? Is it geography? Is it ideological? Are some wars more important than others, and who decides?

Words that Mean Forever is a podcast by Peter Fletcher. It is devoted to telling inspirational stories about those living and also those who have passed away. We all run out of time – some of us have close to a hundred years, and some have much less. We all carry stories with us. Has someone died that you think about often? Do you ever think about the meaning behind someone’s life and how it affects yours to this day? Do you ever have moments when it feels like they’re still here? Are you interested in how other people grieve? I think this is a good place for you.

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What does Bokey mean to you? Sanford a small city with a big heart. Farra Worrell and I’m a proud transplant from Brooklyn, New York and now our resident of Sanford effectively known as Bokey. This new podcast, What does Bokey mean to you? This podcast is designed to bring community closer by sharing personal stories and experiences of Sanford residence. What does Bokey mean to you will serve as a platform for neighbors, friends and community members to share their journeys, celebrate local culture and highlight the unique aspects of life in Sanford. Whether you are a lifelong resident or...

Revolutions hold a distinct place in the popular imagination. This may be because their rhetoric, such as ‘liberty, fraternity, equality’, articulates aspirations with which we identify; or because we are shocked by the destructive forces unleashed when social conventions break down. Yet each revolution is unique, and the outcomes vary dramatically, from liberal reform to cruel dictatorship. Twenty-four leading historians, each writing about their country of origin, consider revolutions from England’s Glorious Revolution of 1688 to the Arab Spring of 2011.

What is the connection between a rise in the number of random attacks against Jews on the streets of France and strategically planned terrorist acts targeting the French population at large? Before the attacks on Charlie Hebdo, the Bataclan night club, and others made international headlines, Marc Weitzmann had noticed a surge of seemingly random acts of violence against the Jews of France. His disturbing and eye-opening new book, Hate, proposes that both the small-scale and large-scale acts of violence have their roots in not one, but two very specific forms of populism.