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LibriVox volunteers bring you 14 recordings of The West, by Francis Borton. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for May 30, 2021. ------ This fortnightly poem is from "The Call of California, and other poems of the West" by Francis Borton. It talks about harsh nature's cruel majesty and mastery over the animals, and then man's heroic attempts to master nature. - Summary by Michele Fry

Geoffrey West's research centres on a quest to find unifying principles and patterns connecting everything, from cells and ecosystems to cities, social networks and businesses. Scale addresses big, urgent questions about global sustainability, population explosion, urbanization, ageing, cancer, human life spans and the increasing pace of life but also encourages us to question the world around us.

"Herbert West—Reanimator" is a story by American horror fiction writer H. P. Lovecraft that was first serialized in February through July 1922 in the amateur publication Home Brew. The story was the basis of the 1985 horror film Re-Animator and its sequels, in addition to numerous other adaptations in various media. You want zombies? Listen to this because Lovecraft was one of the very first and he got zombies right: scary, evil, implacable and out to get you. (Summary by Phil Chenevert)

In this groundbreaking new work, Professor Hawking and renowned science writer Leonard Mlodinow have drawn on 40 years of Hawking's own research and a recent series of extraordinary astronomical observations and theoretical breakthroughs to reveal an original and controversial theory.

Mercury, a lifeless victim of the Sun’s expanding power. Venus, once thought to be lush and fertile, now known to be trapped within a toxic and boiling atmosphere. Mars, the red planet, doomed by the loss of its atmosphere. Jupiter, twice the size of all the other planets combined, but insubstantial. Saturn, a stunning celestial beauty, the jewel of our Solar System. Uranus, the sideways planet and the first ice giant. Neptune, dark, cold and whipped by supersonic winds. Pluto, the dwarf planet, a frozen rock. 

Nature Out West podcast explores a range of nature related subjects including: seasonal updates, local flora/fauna sightings, a local community member’s nature journey, a spotlight on a local species or biodiversity hotspot, a reflective nature invitation (meditation, poetry, or walks) and a calendar of local environmental events to join.

A collection of 38 of Robert Frost's early poems apparently compiled in 1923 but not published until 1928. This was not Frost's most popular release, perhaps, but poet and literary critic Louis Untermeyer was clearly enthusiastic about this book upon its release, which includes Frost's well-known 'Acquainted with the Night.' The poems are divided into 6 categories: Spring Pools (11), Fiat Nox (10), West-Running Brook (1), Sand Dunes (6), Over Back (4), and My Native Simile (7). ~Summary by KevinS

Dave Sanders, a young Arizona cowboy, is a classic western hero: honest, brave, intelligent and caring. This is a story of how he navigates the snake-infested territory of the Old West, dealing with all manner of scalawag and scoundrel and fending for his friends, his horse, his life and freedom, as he is wrongly accused of murder. - Summary by Scotty

From the host of the Travel Channel’s “The Wild Within.” A hunt for the American buffalo—an adventurous, fascinating examination of an animal that has haunted the American imagination. In 2005, Steven Rinella won a lottery permit to hunt for a wild buffalo, or American bison, in the...

Mary Henrietta Kingsley (13 October 1862 – 3 June 1900) was an British explorer and writer who greatly influenced European ideas about Africa and its people. Kingsley was an outspoken critic of European colonialism, a champion for indigenous customs, and a dedicated campaigner for a revised British policy which supported traders and merchants over the needs of settlers and missionaries.Her adventures were extraordinary and fascinating. Among other things she fought with crocodiles, fell into native spear traps and was caught in a tornado on the slopes of Mount Cameroon. She traveled in West ...

Charles Dickens started and edited a magazine called All The Year Round, a weekly collection of articles on a wide variety of topics. An anonymous correspondent in 1868-69 sent in these seven articles about life in the far West of the United States. - Summary by david wales

Link of book (English Edition)- https://amzn.in/d/2bpRA8S Marathi edition - https://amzn.in/d/4LP24wz A 16 Year Bhartiya Boy - Mast. Vivaan Karulkar has written a book 'The Sanatan Dharam - True Source of All Science' which claims that every scientific concept is word to word plagiarized from Vedas. This Proudcast reveals that Western Countries have not made any discoveries but have Purely Plagiarized or Copied all knowledge from our Vedas which are documented Thousands of Year before these discoveries were said as done by Scientist like Einstein, Newton, Galileo and many of them.

James Hall was a soldier, lawyer, circuit judge, newspaper editor, historian, and author of fiction. He was also the first publisher of a literary magazine west of Pittsburgh. Hall originally wrote some of the letters in this collection in 1820, while voyaging by keelboat down the Ohio River from Pittsburgh to Shawneetown, Illinois, where he established a law practice. He appears to have revised the 1820 letters and added more prior to publication in London in 1828. Much more than a description of his travels, the letters include his observations on many subjects, reflecting current affairs ...

Benjamin Bonneville spent the years 1832 to 1835 on the adventure of a lifetime, leading an expedition of trapping, trading, and exploring in the wilds of Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Utah, Nevada and California. Here is Washington Irving's colorful summary of the world that Bonneville observed, experienced, and cherished: the gay free trapper and his steed, decked out in wild array, and tinkling with bells and trinketry; the savage war chief, plumed and painted and ever on the prowl; the traders' cavalcade, winding through defiles or over naked plains, with the stealthy war ...

The OptiNourish East-West Longevity Protocol explores healthy aging, brain health, energy, and longevity through the lens of modern science and traditional wellness wisdom.Hosted by Ivy, each episode breaks down complex topics such as fatigue, metabolism, NAD+, cognitive health, nutrition, and sleep into practical, easy-to-understand insights.Learn how to stay energized, mentally sharp, and healthy as you age—through science-based strategies you can apply in everyday life.

What if the harbinger of our greener future was a small power plant set in the middle of nowhere in West Texas? Longtime alternative energy executive Andy Bowman’s book makes exactly this case, outlining what he suggests is a more sustainable future for American capitalism. The West Texas Power Plant that Saved the World takes the Barilla solar plant in Pecos County as a test case for the state of renewable energy in the twenty-first century United States.

Our Living Lands is a weekly podcast that explores the impact of climate change on Indigenous communities' health, culture, and environment. Join us to hear about unique challenges and innovative solutions from Alaska to Florida and beyond. We have explored the difficult decisions tribes are making about leaving their land, the power of apple cider to deal with grizzly bears, and even head-bangingly loud heavy metal music.Led by a three-person Indigenous team, Our Living Lands is a collaboration of the Mountain West News Bureau, Koahnic Broadcast Corporation, and Native Public Media.

Britain has a single pod of orca, also known as killer whales, native to its home waters, although other orca visit from more northern regions. In 2014 Dr Natalie Sanders joined the crew of the HV Silurian to seek them out and study them before we lose them forever. In The Last Sunset in the...

Join a determined young scholar, fresh from Princeton College, as he embarks on an eye-opening journey across the United States. Embracing the challenges of the working class, he takes on various jobs, each revealing the harsh realities of life at the end of the 19th century. Traveling primarily on foot, he crafts a unique social experiment, immersing himself in diverse cultures and class structures from Illinois to California. This compelling sequel to The Workers - An Experiment in Reality - The East delves deeper into his transformative experiences and the struggles faced by everyday ...

The continuing adventures of Peter Cottontail and his friends. - Summary by Jude Somers