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The Gilded Age is the collaborative work of Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner that satirized the era that followed the Civil War. This period is often referred to as the “Gilded Age” because of this book. The corruption and greed that was typical of the time is exemplified through two fictional narratives: one, of the Hawkins, a poor family from Tennessee that tries to persuade the government to purchase their seventy-five thousand acres of unimproved land.

Anthony Warner, author of The Angry Chef, is back, and he wants answers. In The Truth About Fat he scrutinises the explanations of academics, doctors, researchers and journalists. He lays out the best evidence available, rails against quack theories preying on the desperate and considers whether we are blaming our bodies for other people’s ignorance and cruelty. What remains is the unvarnished truth about one of the great preoccupations of our age.

Never before have we had so much information available to us about food and health. There's GAPS, paleo, detox, gluten-free, alkaline, the sugar conspiracy, clean eating.... Unfortunately, a lot of it is not only wrong but actually harmful. So why do so many of us believe this bad science? Assembling a crack team of psychiatrists, behavioural economists, food scientists and dietitians, the Angry Chef unravels the mystery of why sensible, intelligent people are so easily taken in by the latest food fads.

Warner’s main theme is how small and often-ridiculous the human being is when exploring in the wilderness. Warner’s love of nature and his classically dry humor and social satire makes In the Wilderness a book that even readers today can connect with. - Summary by Jessica Zdanowicz

This is Warner's contemplative and humorous account of the wondrous and mysterious workings of a garden he tended for 19 weeks. After this is a essay of remembrance for Warner's beloved cat, Calvin. (Summary by Mark Penfold)

Join us on a captivating journey through eight insightful essays inspired by Charles Dudley Warner’s adventures in the Adirondacks. With a delightful touch of dry humor, Warner explores a diverse array of topics—from playful parodies of the popular ‘sportsman’ tales of his time to a heartfelt appeal for hunting regulations from a deer’s perspective. Youll meet a memorable local guide and reflect on the intricate relationship between humanity and the wilderness. While much has evolved in the Adirondacks since the 1870s, the experience of getting lost in the woods remains timeless and ...

Join a passionate teacher as she takes her students on enchanting adventures into the captivating world of insects. With every outing, she inspires her young learners to observe closely and ask insightful questions about the diverse creatures around them. This engaging science text is perfect for young children, sparking their curiosity and love for nature. (Summary by Laura Caldwell)

BUILD A PROFITABLE CONSTRUCTION OR TRADES BUSINESS THAT WORKS FOR YOU. In Build and Grow , Alison Warner shares her proven BUILD system which enables tradespeople and construction business owners to get 'off the tools' and develop a profitable and rewarding business.

Jancast was started in 2004, and we won the ISSA Innovation Award! Jancast is the first and longest-running podcast dedicated to the Jan/San industry. We have had thousands and thousands of downloads over all of those years. We started as an audio podcast and moved to video about ten years ago. You can see our video podcast online at jancast.com

Hello Warner Rams! You are Tuning Into Nature: A Warner College Podcast. Join our student ambassadors as they explore the passion and investment in our natural world.

A weekly podcast dedicated to the dental laboratory industry. Featuring anyone associated with the profession from all over the world. Host are in their own dental laboratory every day making teeth and interviewing people from the industry on their time off. New episodes every Monday morning.

Hello Warner Rams! You are Tuning Into Nature: A Warner College Podcast. Join our student ambassadors as they explore the passion and investment in our natural world.

On ‘The Most Terrifying Places in America’, hear real about ghost stories at America's most-famous haunted landmarks. With direct audio from the TV show, a team of ghost hunters, psychic mediums and historians take you around the U.S. to find out why these paranormal hot spots deserve their reputation.Also, go back and listen to episodes of These Woods Are Haunted and The Alaska Triangle. On These Woods Are Haunted, hear true accounts of people who ventured deep into the forest only to come screaming out with stories that defy reality. And on The Alaska Triangle, hear how experts and ...