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When 23-year-old shepherdess Emma Gray breaks off her engagement, the chance to take over an isolated Northumberland farm seems just the fresh start she needs. But while the beautiful scenery certainly offers plenty of scope for contemplation, a night out with an eligible bachelor soon seems more remote than the farm itself. And once you add fugitive sheep and freak blizzards into the mix, Emma's dreams of a happy future at Fallowlees Farm quickly begin to fade. 

In 1954, in a remote South American village, a four-year-old girl was abducted and then abandoned deep in the Colombian rainforest. So begins the incredible true story of Marina Chapman, who went on to spend several years alone in the jungle, her only family a troop of capuchin monkeys. Using instinct to guide her, she copied everything they did and soon learned to fend for herself. At around 10 years old, a completely feral Marina was returned to civilisation by hunters, who sold her as a slave to a brothel. Beaten daily and groomed to be a prostitute, she escaped - to live the perilous existence of a Colombian city street kid.

'a delightful and funny memoir of her family's crazy life in the English countryside. Perfect escapist reading for these locked-down times.' - SALMAN RUSHDIE 'A total joy... enchanting, hilarious and vivid... Beautifully written, richly informative...' - LIZ CALDER 'A gem ... A heart-warming...

An extraordinary story of a girl, her grandfather and one of nature’s most mysterious and beguiling creatures: the honeybee. Meredith May recalls the first time a honeybee crawled on her arm. She was five years old, her parents had recently split and suddenly she found herself in the care of...

We talk Golden Retrievers, retriever training, and hunting waterfowl and upland birds.

An illuminating debut memoir of a woman in science; a moving portrait of a longtime friendship; and a stunningly fresh look at plants that will forever change how you see the natural world Acclaimed scientist Hope Jahren has built three laboratories in which she’s studied trees, flowers, seeds...

A neurobiologist reexamines the personal nature of perception in this groundbreaking guide to a new model for our senses. We think of perception as a passive, mechanical process, as if our eyes are cameras and our ears microphones. But as neurobiologist Susan R. Barry argues, perception is a...

Immerse yourself in the intricate world of sisterhood, resilience, and the complexities of love as suggested by the evocative title "Colony of Girls." This podcast delves into the lives of tightly bonded families, exploring the emotional landscapes that emerge when external forces disrupt their harmony. Through a rotating collection of complete audiobooks, listeners will encounter stories rich with romantic entanglements, hidden secrets, and the unbreakable ties that bind sisters together. Each episode invites you to explore a new narrative, revealing how these young women navigate their ...

Delve into the rich tapestry of school life and the complexities of friendship with "Peggy Raymond's School Days (or Old Girls And New)." This podcast presents a rotating collection of audiobooks that explore the intricate dynamics of adolescence, academic challenges, and the evolving roles of girls in educational settings. Each episode introduces a new complete audiobook, showcasing the trials and triumphs of young women as they navigate their formative years. The stories reflect themes of rivalry, camaraderie, and personal growth, inviting listeners to witness the vibrant experiences that ...

Immerse yourself in the enchanting realm of girlhood and education, where friendships, rivalries, and personal growth intertwine in delightful narratives. The podcast "World of Girls: The Story of a School" presents a captivating collection of audiobooks that celebrate the unique experiences of young girls navigating the trials and triumphs of school life. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, exploring themes of camaraderie, mischief, and self-discovery as characters face challenges that test their resilience and deepen their bonds. From midnight feasts to heartfelt reconciliations,...

This is another of the fine detective mysteries written by Edgar Wallace during the early part of the twentieth century. This particular story revolves around the adventures of one Leslie Maughn who is employed as an advisor to New Scotland Yard in the days before women could become actual police officers. Supervised by her boss, Inspector Coldwell, she unravels a complex plot created by the Druze family. The other main character in the story is Peter Dawlish, a recently released prisoner from Dartmoor Prison who naturally becomes the first person suspected in a recently discovered murder. ...

The Roaring Girl is a rip-roaring Jacobean comedy co-written by Thomas Middleton and Thomas Dekker and first published in 1611. The play is a fictionalized dramatization of the life of Mary Frith, known as "Moll Cutpurse", a woman who had gained a reputation as a virago in the early 17th century. (The term "roaring girl" was adapted from the slang term "roaring boy", which was applied to a young man who caroused publicly, brawled, and committed petty crimes.) The play combines the exploits of the cross-dressed Moll with the amorous adventures of a trio of merchants' wives, and the forbidden ...

This is the second book in the series of the Motor Girls. Join Cora and her friends in this mystery and adventure of The Motor Girls. Also the search for a missing table and promise book belonging to a cripple girl called Wren. Why is Clip so mysterious? What is she up to? Is Sid Wilcox up to his old tricks with his chum Rob Roland? (Summary by Lucy Burgoyne) Margaret Penrose was a house pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate.

Deb is a retired who has researched and investigated cases of the Unexplained for over four decades. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/deborah-hatswell-aka-tinkergirl--2840337/support.

Stephen Crane's first novel, Maggie: A Girl of the Streets has been called "the first dark flower of American Naturalism" for its distinctive elements of naturalistic fiction. The chief character, Maggie, descends into prostitution after being led astray by her lover. Rather than focusing on those that make up the very rich or middle class, the novel highlights the deplorable living conditions of the working class during the so-called Gilded Age in New York's Bowery. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia by Illiterati)

This podcast is a place for you to bird-land. To learn from birds and grow alongside them. We chat values, important work being done for birds and bird-people, and joy that we can find along the way. You’ll leave with fresh perspective and a smile on your face.🦆

Girls Who Chase is a new initiative to elevate the content and voices of female and female-identified storm chasers. We empower and inspire girls & women globally to pursue the sciences, the weather and their passions. For more information, please check out girlswhochase.com.

Do you find yourself mesmerized by all the little details in the world around you? Do you love biology and think life is fascinating? If you're an AP Biology student or someone who just wants to delve into biology, I'll teach you AP Bio's concepts! Let's dive in! Credit: I use Sara Downs's Getting Down With Science (2020) resources and my own notes that were created using the Biology for the AP Course textbook by James Morris et al. and Barron's AP Biology book. AP is a registered trademark owned by College Board and was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this podcast.

When her first horse came with the same name as the hero of her favorite book, Misty of Chincoteague, it seemed like a match made in heaven. However, it didn’t take long for Sarah to learn that there is no such thing as a good fairy tale without a little trouble. It turns out that horses cause a lot of trouble.

Welcome to the Green Minds podcast by the GEAM Girls! (Gabby, Emily, Abigaelle, Miya) This is a podcast featuring short episodes where you can relax and learn new things about environmental science with us.