Showing results for "The Elements" in Biographies & Memoirs

In her mid-30s, Kat Lister lost her husband to brain cancer. After five years of being a wife and one of being a carer, in love and in and out of hospitals, she became a widow. In the year following his death, Kat seeks refuge in stories of grief and widowhood, but struggles to find a language that can make sense of her experience and the physicality of bereavement. Instead, she turns to the elements - fire, water, earth, air - on her quest to come to terms with her grief, to inhabit her body again, and to find out who she is now.

Dava Sobel, acclaimed and bestselling author of Longitude, chronicles the life and work of the most famous woman in the history of science – and the untold story of the young women who trained in her laboratory. ‘A fresh and feminist study of the pioneering Nobel laureate reveals her impact...

The Vendée Globe Race is one of the world’s toughest sporting events: a single-handed, non-stop lap of the planet, with no assistance. The route takes competitors around the fringes of Antarctica, tackling terrifying conditions in the Southern Ocean before rounding Cape Horn. In My Element is the gripping and uncompromising story of Pip’s incredible journey, but it’s about so much more than sailing.

In this engaging collection of essays, author and athlete John Jerome celebrates the simplicity and freedom of running. With contagious passion, he strips away fads and myths to offer basic guidelines for participants, from beginning joggers to those preparing for marathons. For years Jerome recorded his thoughts and experiences during his daily training. As he ran, he discovered not only physical benefits, but philosophical ones as well.

Bat, Ball and Field is a wonderful foray into the history and culture of cricket. ‘Hotten is not just good, he is one of the best’ Cricketer Chronicling the evolution of the sport since its earliest years, highlighting transcendent moments as well as tragedies, Jon Hotten lifts the seemingly...

In a book distinguished by clarity and passion, Robert Zaretsky considers why Albert Camus mattered in his own lifetime and continues to matter today, focusing on key moments that shaped Camus' development as a writer, a public intellectual, and a man.

Lawrence Perelman, an eighteen-year-old aspiring pianist and son of Soviet Jewish immigrants, wrote a letter to William F. Buckley, Jr., the conservative icon, in 1994. A remarkable cross-generational friendship was sparked by Buckley's response. During their friendship Perelman would go on to learn of the timeless elements of Buckley's character and the central role of classical music in Buckley's American vision. 

Join us on our journey as we shine a magnifying glass on the stories of the world's most recognizable heists. We'll delve deep into a million-dollar question: why do we love watching people get away with jewel thieving and train wrecking so much?

A true crime podcast that focuses on victimology and patterns of behavior to show how the unsub got caught, why, and to celebrate the lives of the victims above the psychology of the murderer.

Selina Delangre has been in the sea salt business for over 30 years, so obviously this woman knows salt. Sharing her real-life personal and professional stories, Selina writes in-depth of her trials as a woman business owner and her unique experience as a mother of a special-needs son. She shares her knowledge of trends in the natural-products industry, her understanding of the science behind healthy sea salt, and her wisdom from learning on a very spiritual journey as a mother of a son with severe brain damage.

Analysant le parcours de Michael Jackson, Franck Vidiella pose ici la question délicate de la définition du mot "génie". On y apprend ainsi que tous les grands génies possèdent des qualités en communs. Ils sont dans leur grande majorité à la fois créatifs, fulgurants, acharnés et multiples. Dans son texte, Franck reprend chacun de ces points et les analyse au regard de la carrière du King of Pop, de manière à répondre à la question suivante : Michael Jackson est-il un artiste exceptionnel ou un Génie absolu ?

Real Stories. Bold Women. Shared Power. Welcome to In Her Element — a podcast that celebrates women showing up fully in their careers, creativity, and everyday lives. Hosted by Swati Upadhyay, each episode provides a space for honest conversations, personal growth, and powerful moments. From scientists to artists, coders to caregivers, you'll hear raw, inspiring stories of women stepping into their purpose — in their own time, and on their own terms. No filters. No fluff. Just real talk, deep reflections, and the kind of support we all deserve. Tune in weekly

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This is your dose of motivation! Welcome to the inspirational podcast by the Australian movement, Legend Element. We broadcast in English, Czech, and Slovakian. Our mission is to showcase that ordinary people can embark on extraordinary adventures. Follow your passion, and anything is possible! Let the stories of everyday heroes among us inspire you. Wanna share your own story with us? Contact us at info@legendelement.com, or through FB/IG @legendelementofficial. Wanna purchase our cool sustainable leisure apparel? Visit online store legendelement.com. Wanna support us? Become our patron and ...

UNTAMED: AGAINST THE ELEMENTS Series Overview "Untamed: Against the Elements" is a compelling three-part documentary series that explores humanity's relationship with extreme environmental forces. Through intimate personal stories and scientific context, the series examines how people around the world face, survive, and adapt to the most powerful manifestations of nature: wildfires, floods, and earthquakes. Each episode focuses on a different element, following individuals and communities as they confront overwhelming natural disasters, showcasing both the devastating power of these events and...

Hostage to Nature" is a compelling three-part documentary series that explores harrowing stories of individuals and communities who became unwilling prisoners of natural forces beyond their control. Through intimate narratives and scientific context, the series examines how people adapt, survive, and find resilience when trapped by extreme environmental events with no clear timeline for rescue or escape. Each episode focuses on a different elemental force—fire, water, and earth—showcasing both the terrifying power of nature and the remarkable human capacity for adaptation when normal ...

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