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When Speaker Newt Gingrich greeted Dr. David Lewis in his office overlooking the National Mall, he looked at Dr. Lewis and said: "You know you’re going to be fired for this, don’t you?" "I know," Dr. Lewis replied, "I just hope to stay out of prison." Gingrich had just read Dr. Lewis' commentary in Nature, titled "EPA Science: Casualty of Election Politics".

Birdsong in a Time of Silence is the story of a man rediscovering his passion for birdsong and nature. Narrated against the backdrop of the current pandemic, the book opens by acknowledging the new awareness of birds and birdsong that was made possible by the coincidence of spring and the experience of lockdown. Starting with a portrait of the blackbird - most prominent and articulate of the early spring singers - the book proceeds through 10 chapters to explore how birds sing, the variety of singing birds and more.

Acclaimed nature writer Neil Ansell has suffered from progressive hearing loss his whole life. As his world is becoming ever more silent, he suddenly hears something quite unexpected — the haunting call of the great northern diver. It is this extraordinary experience which makes him realise that there might still be remarkable sounds in nature within his reach — if he can only find himself in the right place at the right time. This moving book charts Neil's mission to hear rare and elusive creatures that he had not previously encountered.

*WITH A FOREWORD WRITTEN AND READ BY MICHAEL SHEEN* 'A book that will wake the world up to forever chemicals' - CHRIS PACKHAM A dead witness. A Hollywood star. The conspiracy that leads to your blood... The threat was anonymous. 'Don't you know...you're the last surviving witness?' In 1967, the...

The Power of Quiet, a new HarperCollins book, full description to follow when available...

Master the science of cosmic endings in this awe-inspiring astrophysics journey through dark energy and deep time. Perfect for a quiet evening commute or late-night stargazing, this calm, reflective exploration turns existential dread into profound wonder. Drift through the ultimate destiny of...

Dive into the intriguing world of a young Benjamin Franklin, who, while working as an apprentice for his brother James at The New-England Courant, faced the challenge of being unheard. Frustrated by his brothers refusal to publish his writings, the fifteen-year-old Franklin took matters into his own hands. Under the clever pseudonym Silence Dogood, he penned a series of fourteen letters, each released fortnightly from April to December of 1722. These letters not only showcased his wit and intellect but also provided keen insights into the societal issues of his time. Join us on this journey ...

When the struggle to save oil-soaked birds and restore blackened beaches left him feeling frustrated and helpless, John Francis decided to take a more fundamental and personal stand: He stopped using all forms of motorized transportation. Soon after embarking on this quest that would span two decades and two continents, the young man took a vow of silence that endured for 17 years.  

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. There is a particular kind of evening that most people know. The day is done but the mind isn't. Too restless for silence, too tired for anything that asks much of it. The body wants to sleep. The brain has other ideas. This audiobook was made for that...

Between iPods, music-blasting restaurants, earsplitting sports stadiums, and endless air and road traffic, the place for quiet in our lives grows smaller by the day. In Pursuit of Silence gives contextto our increasingly desperatesense that noise pollution is, in a very real way, an environmental catastrophe.

Your cat is watching you right now. It knows your schedule, your footsteps, your moods. And you have no reliable way to know what it knows. For centuries, we have tried to communicate with animals by asking the wrong question: what are they thinking? In this bold, rigorous, and deeply original book, Boris Kriger argues that this question is not merely unanswerable—it is incoherent. The interior of any complex system, from a cat to a human brain to an AI chatbot, is permanently inaccessible. But the exterior—behavior—is observable, predictable, and measurable.

Fill The Silence with sounds of daily life. Step into a world of sound. Fill the Silence is a real-life audio experience perfect as background noise. Use it to focus while you work, drift off to sleep, or escape to places you’d rather be. From calming moments of nature, birdsong and dog walks, to the energy of wind, rain, traffic, bustling pubs, lively cafés and European cities, every episode is designed to transport you and fill your silence.

What if meaning wasn’t missing—but misassigned? The Silence That Spoke in Symbols is not a sequel, but a continuation. It picks up not where the story ends, but where language itself collapses. Following the quiet tremors left by The Shatter That Called Itself an Unraveling, A.J. Salara returns with a haunting meditation on language, symbolism, and the illusions we call sacred. This is not a book about healing, resolution, or narrative redemption. It does not tell you who you are, or how to reclaim what you lost. Instead, it sits beside you while the scaffolding of self slips away.

Welcome to Silence is Violence - Stories of Financial Education, a podcast hosted by Chloe B. McKenzie. This series delves into the hidden realities and oppressive origins of financial education. As a traumographer, Chloe maps financial trauma and exposes how systems designed to concentrate wealth and power often leave individuals feeling solely responsible for their hardships. We challenge the traditional narratives of financial education that emphasize personal responsibility and self-reliance, exploring instead how these narratives can perpetuate financial trauma. In collaboration with the ...

If you suffer from tinnitus, you know about the discomfort. Take a positive step in not allowing this condition to control your life. This book will educate you on the diseases or conditions which bring about tinnitus. Listeners will also learn about the symptoms, effects, and the proper diagnosis of tinnitus. Learn about the natural cures currently in use and medical procedures and techniques available. Learn about talk therapy, sound therapy and other management techniques.

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Is silence real? Let's dive into our sound world and listen deeply. If you're here to listen intently or if you're here for relaxing sounds, welcome.

No hay ningún plan de alimentación funcional para todo el mundo: lo que a unos les sienta bien, a otros puede hacerles daño. ¿Cómo se explica? Por el código genético, que es absolutamente único en cada persona.

We often find ourselves comparing our internal struggles to the flawless images others project, leaving us feeling isolated and misunderstood. But here’s the truth: you are not alone. Join psychologists Emma Waddington and Chris McCurry as they delve into the little-discussed yet incredibly common challenges that come with striving to be your best self.In each episode of "Life's Dirty Little Secrets," you'll find thoughtful conversations filled with insights, humor, and compassion that reflect the beautiful complexity of being human. Together, we’ll explore the raw realities of issues like...