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Siroccos, Santa Anas, chinooks, monsoons...the wind has as many names as moods. Few other forces have so universally shaped the lands and waters of the earth, the plants and animals, the patterns of exploration, settlement, and civilization. Few other phenomena have exerted such a profound influence on the history and psyche of humankind. Wind touches all of us every day of our lives, yet remarkably little has been written about it except as a component of the weather.

The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame is a timeless tale of friendship, adventure, and home. Set in the English countryside, it follows the lives of Mole, Ratty, Badger, and the eccentric Mr. Toad. Mole discovers a new world above ground, befriending the river-loving Ratty and the wise Badger. Together, they face Toad's reckless escapades, including car thefts and daring escapes, which lead to trouble and redemption. Amid thrilling adventures, the story celebrates loyalty, camaraderie, and the beauty of nature, making it a cherished classic for all ages. Summary by DREAM AUDIOBOOKS

Deep Sleep Wind Sounds delivers 8 full hours of gentle, steady wind ambience designed to help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and relax more deeply. Each episode features continuous natural wind sounds—soft breezes, flowing air through trees, and subtle atmospheric movement—with no voices, music, or sudden changes. Ideal for deep sleep, relaxation, meditation, stress relief, or background sound, this podcast creates a calm, airy environment you can rely on every night.

Every spring, billions of birds sweep north, driven by ancient instincts to return to their breeding grounds. This vast parade often goes unnoticed, except in a few places where these small travelers concentrate in large numbers. One such place is along Lake Erie in northwestern Ohio. There, the peak of spring migration is so spectacular that it attracts bird watchers from around the globe, culminating in one of the world’s biggest birding festivals. Now climate change threatens to disrupt patterns of migration and the delicate balance between birds, seasons, and habitats.

Welcome to the Camo & Wind podcast, your go-to source for everything Northwestern Big Game Hunting. Join us as we dive into essential topics, provide how-to guides, and share thrilling stories to elevate your hunting skills and ensure success in the field.

Where can you find the worst weather on earth? The surprising answer in Tying Down the Wind is: everywhere. You don’t need to climb Mount Everest or voyage to the icy desert of Antarctica to witness both the beauty and the destructiveness of weather. The same forces are at work in your own backyard.

Looking at the growing interest in using wind power in shipping through the trials and experiences of the Winds of Change project members Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An exploration of the UAP - UFO phenomenon and the associated "high strangeness" which accompanies it from the standpoint of analysts and researchers. Fortean Winds is a collective of data and research professionals who began a project in 2020 to better understand the UFO/UAP phenomenon from the perspective of existing research and evidence. After a few years study and note taking (which you can see at our website https://www.forteanwinds.com) , we're ready to discuss our notes and insights involving the UFO phenomenon.

This podcast series is aimed at helping us to connect to ourselves and to our earth by deep listening to natural soundscapes. Based on empirical evidence as well as numerous recent studies from all over the world, listening to natural soundscapes (particularly mindful listening) has a great positive impact on our wellbeing, and potentially on our respect for nature. However, these soundscapes are increasingly scarce as we humans continue to destroy the natural ecosystems which produce them.

A weekly podcast on the current astrological weather and how it can be utilized in your every day life, hosted by professional astrologer Matthew Lauten.

Earth, Wind and Water is Motif's newest, leanest and greenest podcast production. In each episode, Motif reporter Sam Zimmer explores environmental issues as they relate to the lives of Rhode Islanders. From tree lines to coastlines to turbines, Motif's got you covered.

Uptime is a renewable energy podcast focused on wind energy and energy storage technologies. Experts Allen Hall, Rosemary Barnes, Joel Saxum and Yolanda Padron break down the latest research, tech, and policy.

With a deep passion for hunting and putting wild game on the table, hosts Ryan Rothstein and Keith Kempenich dive deep on all things hunting and ecology. They drill down into the ”why” behind nature – from deer behavior to habitat selection, ecosystem function to land and habitat management, and how to utilize aspects of the natural world toyou a better hunter and land manager. Brought to you by North Wind Outdoors.