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Brought to you by Penguin. From celebrated writer Robert Macfarlane comes this brilliant, perspective-shifting new book – which answers a resounding yes to the question of its title. At its heart is a single, transformative idea: that rivers are not mere matter for human use, but living beings...

This fascinating book examines the myriad influences that shape our understanding of human gender and sexuality. Drawing from scientific findings past and present and from a wide range of personal experiences, Olive Skene Johnson explores questions such as: Is sexual diversity new? Why do men and women think differently? Apart from sexual preference, are homosexuals and heterosexuals different? Why do some people change gender? Johnson’s clear, accessible, and entertaining answers provide a wealth of information about a complicated subject.

In this haunting tale, Gerald Roylake returns home after his father's death. He becomes reacquainted with Christal Toller, the millkeeper's daughter, but is challenged at every turn by the man who is known only as the Lodger.

The Hunter River is the lifeblood of the Hunter Valley. But since early settlement it hasn't been treated like a life blood; it has been exploited, turned into a dumping ground and over-run by weeds. In 2001, ABC Newcastle's Phil Ashley-Brown interviewed people along the 470km Hunter River between Barrington Tops and Newcastle Harbour. In 2003 the series highlighted the poor state of the waterway and tapped into a passion that many people have for the Hunter River. In 2011 Phil went back to the river to see how much change there has been over the last 10 years.

Access to water has played a pivotal role in the Israel-Palestine dispute. Israel has diverted the River Jordan via pipes and canals to build a successful modern state. But this has been at the expense of the region's cohabitants. Gaza is now so water-stressed that the United Nations has warned it could soon become uninhabitable; its traditional water source has been ruined by years of over-extraction and mismanagement, the effects exacerbated by years of crippling blockade.

Ganga is one of the most important aspect of the life of an Indian. So let's hear a recap.....

Half-Korean, half-Japanese, Masaji Ishikawa has spent his whole life feeling like a man without a country. This feeling only deepened when his family moved from Japan to North Korea when Ishikawa was just thirteen years old, and unwittingly became members of the lowest social caste. His father, himself a Korean national, was lured to the new Communist country by promises of abundant work, education for his children, and a higher station in society. But the reality of their new life was far from utopian.

Brought to you by Penguin. SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021 A dramatic and ambitious new journey for our greatest travel writer The Amur River is almost unknown. Yet it is the tenth longest river in the world, rising in the Mongolian mountains and flowing through Siberia to...

Meet Me By The River Podcast stemmed from the idea of Women coming together in earlier years to share, to listen, and beautifully care for each other.Our hope is that women can find support, encouragement, laughter and love in a space that was created with the sole intention of helping women through whatever stage or phase of life they find themselves in and reassure them... they are never alone.We will explore comical female experiences, marriage, motherhood, loss/ grief, faith, nourishing relationships, tips to fill your cup, taking time to care for yourself (especially during the busy ...

Hosted by Corey with the Story, UMass Lowell River Hawks Basketball News Today delivers daily coverage of the UMass Lowell River Hawks basketball program with fast, focused updates on game results, player performances, injuries, recruiting, and key storylines. From America East competition to postseason opportunities, the show keeps fans locked in on everything happening in Lowell. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including standout performances, season trends, and postseason implications—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network,...

🌊 Little Calumet River Basin Community Program 📍 Northwest Indiana | New Episodes Monthly on the 1st Welcome to the official YouTube channel of the Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission! Each month, we bring you updates on vital projects, flood prevention efforts, environmental improvements, and community partnerships that impact the entire Northwest Indiana region. From levee construction to waterway preservation, this program dives deep into the work being done to protect lives, property, and natural resources along the Little Calumet River. 🔹 Learn about ongoing ...

From the Nile's annual flood that made pharaonic Egypt possible to the Ganges as the spiritual artery of India's Gangetic plain, rivers have shaped the rise and fall of empires. This show traces the watery veins of power: the Tigris and Euphrates nurturing Sumer, Babylon, and Assyria; the Indus sustaining Harappan civilization; the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers feeding Chinese dynasties from Shang to Ming; the Amazon and Mississippi as highways for pre-Columbian and colonial empires. Lucas and Luna guide listeners through the engineering marvels—Sennacherib's canals, the Grand Canal, the Aswan ...

LAUNCHING SUMMER 2026 - Planning a river cruise but feeling overwhelmed by all the options? This is the podcast that makes choosing the right river cruise simple, clear, and stress-free. Whether you're deciding between the Rhine vs Danube, or wondering if a river cruise is really worth it, this show breaks it all down in a way that finally makes sense. Subscribe today.

Join host Roxie Rush for an intimate journey through River Phoenix's life, from Oregon beginnings to becoming Hollywood's most electrifying young talent. Explore his raw performances, passionate activism, and enduring legacy before his tragic death at twenty-three. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

The best ideas don’t happen in a high-pressure boardroom; they happen during the post-work exhale, over a scoop of ice cream, when you finally feel safe enough to say the truth.Welcome to Talking Shoppe, the official podcast of the Deming-Rivers Social Club (DRSC). We’re Dr. Essence and Dr. Emily—licensed psychologists, wives, and organizational culture consultants. It didn't take us long in the clinical world before we recognized that a lot of what gets labeled as an individual “mental health” problem is actually a systemic culture problem. You shouldn’t need a year of therapy ...

River Cruising Masterclass is a practical, experience-driven podcast for travelers who want to understand river cruising before they book.Hosted by luxury travel advisor Sydney Schellinger, this podcast answers the real questions travelers ask but rarely get clear answers to—like:What is a river cruise, and how is it different from ocean cruising?Which river cruise line is actually worth the money?What’s really included in the fare (and what isn’t)?Who should not take a river cruise?How do Rhine, Danube, Rhône, and other rivers compare?What kind of onboard experience can first-time ...

Birthed from the ashes of a self and way of being that went up in flames, watching my inner landscape turn into barren black dark earth. I retreated into a cocoon, living in the very uncomfortable tight hold of my own becoming. There was no way around it this time - the way was through. My soul reminded me of this choice that I made when I birthed my daughter: she was the spark that lit my flame. I return to knowing myself as flame, I return as Shikha. Meet me at the river is a storytelling, contemplative and reflective podcast where I tell the stories within. I journey into the musings of my ...

How do we break free from the habits and compulsions that bring us suffering? In the twelfth century, Sakya Drakpa Gyeltsen penned four short but significant lines, known as Parting from the Four Attachments, offering a concise guide to becoming a genuine dharma practitioner and charting a path to enlightenment. In The Flowing River of Dharma, Anyen Rinpoche and Allison Choying Zangmo offer a fresh, contemporary exploration of this foundational text, drawing on insights from Anyen Rinpoche’s teacher Khenchen Tsara Dharmakirti Rinpoche and a cave-dwelling hermit known as Lama Tsepel.

INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Good health starts with what we buy. Our shopping trolley is a snapshot of our life - we pick the same brands, we cook our usual recipes, and fall into patterns by default. These small, everyday decisions may seem trivial, but they all add up over time. In The...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER & THE TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF 2021 'Astonishing and compelling' Bernard Cornwell ‘This superb book is like a classical symphony, perfectly composed and exquisitely performed’ THE TIMES Books of the Year Follow bioarchaeologist Cat Jarman – and the cutting-edge...