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The compiling of the OED was a monumental task. It took 50 years, even with the help of numerous contributors. Among the most prolific was William Chester Minor, who sent editor James Murray thousands of extracts. On many occasions, Murray invited this mysterious correspondent to Oxford, but the invitation was always declined. Finally stirred by curiosity, Murray himself went to visit Minor. What he found was shocking: Minor lived in Broadmoor asylum.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2018 Bestselling author Simon Winchester writes a magnificent history of the pioneering engineers who developed precision machinery to allow us to see as far as the moon and as close as the Higgs boson. Precision is the key to everything. It...

The revered New York Times bestselling author traces the development of technology from the Industrial Age to the Digital Age to explore the single component crucial to advancement—precision—in a superb history that is both an homage and a warning for our future. The rise of manufacturing...

The bestselling author of The Professor and the Madman and The Map That Changed the World examines the enduring and world-changing effects of the catastrophic eruption off the coast of Java of the earth's most dangerous volcano -- Krakatoa. The legendary annihilation in 1883 of the...

From the author of the bestselling The Professor and the Madman comes the fascinating story of William Smith, the orphaned son of an English country blacksmith, who became obsessed with creating the world's first geological map and ultimately became the father of modern geology. In 1793 William...

One of Library Journal’s 10 Best Books of 2015 Following his acclaimed Atlantic and The Men Who United the States, New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester offers an enthralling biography of the Pacific Ocean and its role in the modern world, exploring our relationship with this...

‘A delightful compendium of the kind of facts you immediately want to share with anyone you encounter’ New York Times ‘An ebullient, irrepressible spirit invests this book. It is erudite and sprightly’Sunday Times From the creation of the first encyclopedia to Wikipedia, from ancient...

In sumptuous and illuminating detail, Simon Winchester, the bestselling author of The Professor and the Madman ("Elegant and scrupulous"—New York Times Book Review) and Krakatoa ("A mesmerizing page-turner"—Time) brings to life the extraordinary story of Joseph Needham, the brilliant...

The New York Times bestselling author of Krakatoa and The Professor and the Madman takes readers on a quirky and charming tour of the last outpost of the British empire Outposts is Simon Winchester’s journey to find the vanishing empire, “on which the sun never sets.” In the course of a...

Award-winning journalist and author Simon Winchester takes readers on a personal tour of the Balkans. Combining history and interviews with the people who live there, Winchester offers a fascinating glimpse into the complex issues at work in this chaotic region. Unrest in the Balkans has gone on for centuries. A seasoned reporter, Winchester visited the region twenty years ago. When Kosovo reached crisis level in 1997, Winchester thought a return visit to the beleaguered area would help to make sense out of the awful violence.

Two best friends and Fandom Olds rewatch Supernatural from the beginning 20 years later. Episode by episode, we rehash the details, reminisce about the fandom at the time, and wonder at how the hell it's been 20 years already.

A podcast to talk about all things spooky, horror and. that go bump in the night! I am your host Cass and I am stoked to say that with this podcast.. it will follow you home!

A podcast series marking the centenary of Winchester College’s War Cloister

House Healing? What is it? How does it work? Do I even need it? Find out more about why House Healing is so much more than the name suggests and how other forms of Energy Clearing and Healing, like Reiki, can be beneficial for you. Your host, Blossom, will guide you through the many aspects of House Healing. Tips for working with the land, dowsing for earth energy, like Ley Lines, new ideas for meditation and how you can connect with the Faery Realm. But not only that, we will also discover the benefits of writing, either through journaling or fiction writing.

This podcast is all about being curious and wondering how we can unlock the powers of our unconscious minds to allow our bodies to go back into healing mode, so we can take better care of ourselves, enjoy restful sleeps and happy, energized days... all so that we can make a difference in our lives, our relationships, and the world around us. We believe life is better by asking better questions. We love turning little life moments into big life lessons. Come on! Lets wonder together! This podcast is for educational purposes only and doesn't constitute a therapeutic relationship or advice.

Listen to new episodes of The Rouss Review - the City of Winchester, Virginia's official podcast - on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. The Rouss Review covers Council meetings, timely subjects, City events and programs, and more.

Two lifelong friends, Cole and Max, set out every few days to drop a hot steaming pod on ya heads. We mostly cover the St. Louis Cardinals and life in general. 

Thomas hat noch nie Supernatural gesehen. Töff schon. Gemeinsam begeben sie sich auf die abenteuerliche Reise durch 15 Staffeln voller Geister und Monster. Egal ob du neu dabei bist oder nach der letzten Staffel nicht genug bekommen kannst, dieser Podcast begleitet dich Folge für Folge und stellt dabei SPOILERFREI die wirklich wichtigen Fragen: Wie viel Sprit verbraucht ein 67er Chevy Impala? Welche Menge Salz benötigt ein durchschnittlicher Jäger pro Woche? Und warum zur Hölle kann Sam Winchester von überall auf das Internet zugreifen?

A monthly podcast celebrating Appalachian Literature & Writing

Our goal is to help you become more empowered by the Spirit, rooted in the truth, mobilized for the mission! Every week join our Spirit & Truth team plus special guests as we discuss Spirit-filled living and local church ministry. (www.spiritandtruth.life)