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An innovative work of research and reportage, We Are the Middle of Forever places Indigenous voices at the center of conversations about today’s environmental crisis. The book draws on interviews with people from different North American Indigenous cultures and communities, generations, and geographic regions who share their knowledge and experience, their questions, their observations, and their dreams of maintaining the best relationship possible to all of life.

First published in 1961, Frantz Fanon's The Wretched of the Earth offers a powerful exploration of race, colonialism, and the psychological impact of oppression. This seminal text has inspired generations of revolutionaries and activists, influencing movements from decolonization struggles in the Global South to Black Lives Matter. As a cornerstone of civil rights, anti-colonialism, and Black consciousness studies, Fanon's most celebrated work stands alongside such essential texts as Edward Said's Orientalism and The Autobiography of Malcolm X.

In Tides: The Science and Spirit of the Ocean, writer, sailor, and surfer Jonathan White takes listeners across the globe to discover the science and spirit of ocean tides. In the Arctic, White shimmies under the ice with an Inuit elder to hunt for mussels in the dark cavities left behind at low tide; in China, he races the Silver Dragon, a 25-foot tidal bore that crashes 80 miles up the Qiantang River; in France, he interviews the monks that live in the tide-wrapped monastery of Mont Saint-Michel; in Chile and Scotland, he investigates the growth of tidal power generation.

Each week the BBC Earth podcast brings you entertainment, humour, an abundance of amazing animal stories and unbelievable unheard sounds. Explore the world of animals with superpowers, deep dive into death, hear from heroes passionately protecting the planet and get expert insights into corners of the natural world you’ve never explored before.Hosted by zoologists Rutendo Shackleton and Sebastian Echeverri, each episode features special guests including the world’s most respected scientists and naturalists, stars of film and television, nature Instagrammers and more.Listen, laugh and learn...

In Gone to Earth, the haunting cry of fox hunters echoes as their quarry retreats to its den, leaving them in pursuit of an elusive spirit. Mary Webb weaves the poignant tale of Hazel Woodus, a young woman whose deep connection with her half-tame fox cub starkly contrasts with her struggles to navigate the complexities of human relationships. Caught between the affections of two very different suitors—the Manors Squire and the local Minister—Hazels journey unfolds in the enchanting rural landscape of late 1800s Shropshire. Written in 1917, this timeless story explores the intersection of ...

Discover the rich world and timeless works of J.R.R. Tolkien with this weekly podcast; your gateway to understanding the mythology behind The Lord of the Rings. Whether you're a fan who's only seen the movies, a reader looking to dive deeper into Tolkien's tales, or someone tackling The Silmarillion for the first time, this show is your perfect guide.Each episode unpacks the intricate stories and characters that form the foundation of Tolkien's mythology, helping you enhance your appreciation of Amazon's Rings of Power series or simply explore more of Tolkien's legendary world.This ...

ATMs – short for automated teller machines – have become a ubiquitous feature in the lives of most people in developed nations.

Are you seeking peace, healing, connection to nature, and magic in your life? My name is Chuck Pettis, author of the book “Secrets of Sacred Space.” I am the spiritual land artist, owner, and creator of Earth Sanctuary, a peaceful and magical sculpture garden, nature reserve, and retreat center on Whidbey Island, North of Seattle, Washington. I am making this series of podcasts to help you to get the most out of your visit to Earth Sanctuary. I will explain the stories and secrets about each of Earth Sanctuary’s sacred spaces. Come and experience heightened insights and mediations in the...

A leaf from an oak tree . . . a wildflower . . . water from a sparkling stream . . . dirt from a cool dark cave-these are the age-old tools of natural magic. Born of the earth, possessing inherent power, they await only our touch and intention to bring their magical qualities to life. The four elements are powerful magical tools. Using their energies, we can transform ourselves, our lives, and our world. This much-loved, classic guide offers more than seventy-five spells, rites, and simple rituals you can perform using the marvelous powers of the natural world.

EARTH GIRLS ARE ANGRY! is an interview-style, audio-only podcast hosted by ohcatrina. In each episode, Catrina is joined by fellow angry babes to discuss contemporary topics, and how we balance rage and whimsy to make our dreams come true.Website: http://earthgirlsareangry.carrd.co

From the author of Turning to Stone, a mediation on the stories that rock can tell us about the deep history of our planet To many of us, the Earth’s crust is a relic of ancient, unknowable history. But to a geologist, the Earth’s crust, and every stone within it, is a richly illustrated...

Published on the 15th anniversary of the Six-Day War that culminated in the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, Pappe offers a comprehensive exploration of one of the world's most prolonged and tragic conflicts. Using recently declassified archival material, Pappe analyses the motivations and strategies of the generals and politicians-and the decision-making process itself - that laid the foundation of the occupation. Pappe paints a picture of what is to all intents and purposes the world's largest "open prison".

In this engaging little book, the author draws from a series of three lectures presented at the Royal Institution on The Mechanism of the Human Voice, along with three additional lectures at Kings College London focusing on The Brain in Relation to Speech and Song. The aim is to simplify complex concepts while maintaining scientific accuracy. Technical anatomical and physiological terms are thoughtfully explained throughout the text, often accompanied by helpful diagrams and figures. It is the author’s hope that this exploration of the human voices mechanism—how it operates in both speech ...

An open forum - dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge.We ask our questions on the edge of what is known and unknown.. We reach into the ether and pull forth fruit..This podcast will guide you to other realms, and bring you back home.. A nexus of energy exchange with 'next level' guests, and out of this world topics. We will venture outward, and onward, ...forward into the beyond. Midnight, On Earth will bring you the nourishment you need, it will fulfill your desire for deeper a level of information. Metaphysics, aliens, quantum physics, conspiracies, angels, astral dimensions, ancient ...

Creating Change with Food empowers everyday people to build nourishing, resilient food systems for a finite planet. There is no single solution; we all have unique bodies, lifestyles, and skill sets—real transformation comes from going back to basics, taking an integrated approach to people and planetary health, reimagining what is possible, and taking imperfect action.Join me every week on this adventure!

The Space Between – Heaven on Earth is a companion podcast to Awakening – Heaven on Earth. Through intimate, heart-centered conversations, this series explores the lived experience of awakening — the questions, integrations, paradoxes, and sacred pauses where transformation truly occurs. This is the space between knowing and becoming… where Heaven meets Earth through honest dialogue.

When award-winning journalist Nick Davies decided to break Fleet Street's unwritten rule by investigating his own colleagues, he found that the business of reporting the truth had been slowly subverted by the mass production of ignorance.

Et si le premier pas vers le bien-être était un pas vers l'action ? Dans un monde qui s'accélère, la santé mentale est devenue notre priorité absolue. Mais comment trouver l'équilibre entre sérénité intérieure et urgence d'agir ? Animé par Jérémy Labouré et Guillaume Bechecloux, fondateurs de l’ONG Earth Care Movement, ce podcast vous emmène là où tout devient plus clair : en pleine nature. En Mouvement, c’est une balade sans artifice. Le vent dans les arbres, le craquement des feuilles, le rythme de la marche et une conversation sincère avec des invités inspirants pour...

Reveals the enormous physical possibilities of happy, healthy human populations on Earth, using only current technologies and their expectable developments. Go beyond gloomy population limits of 4 - 10 billion to see exactly how we can support trillions with this series of limit analyses.

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