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A podcast about the fascinating true stories behind each element on the periodic table.

“A tale of rapacious colonialism, Cold War spy games, dazzling technical innovation, big business rivalry, big power geopolitics . . . Niarchos has produced an unflinching, landmark work on the nature of extractive capitalism.” —Patrick Radden Keefe, New York Times best-selling author of...

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 Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. is an American English writing style guide. It is one of the best-known and most influential prescriptive treatments of English grammar and usage, and often is required reading in US high school and university composition classes. The original 1918 edition of The Elements of Style detailed eight elementary rules of usage, 10 elementary principles of composition, a few matters of form, and a list of commonly "misused" words and expressions.

‘An astonishingly readable and informative history of the greatest mathematical bestseller of all time … The writing is vivid and the stories are gripping. Highly recommended ’ IAN STEWART, AUTHOR OF SIGNIFICANT FIGURES Euclid’s Elements of Geometry was a book that changed the world. In...

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...

The best interviews covering the Paranormal and U.F.O.'s/Aliens from the first ten years of the popular radio show 'The House of Mystery,' which is heard throughout the U.S. on several radio stations. Alan R Warren and his cohosts have open and friendly talks with people who have had a paranormal experience, such as a Haunted House or seeing a UFO! Not only do we interview the subjects of the experiences but also the people who work in the field, including Mediums, Psychics, Witches, some of them who you've seen on your favorite TV shows or Movies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...

The United States has one of the most technically sound criminal justice systems in the world. Mostly derived from English common law, the U.S. Constitution explicitly lays out when and how a citizen can be searched and arrested, as well as their other rights to trial. But, as with many of the Constitution’s powers, the experiences of the colonists at the hands of the British shaped our legal system’s criminal procedure laws.

Hosted by Australia's greatest survivor Stuart Diver and from the Gold Walkley award winning audio producer of The Teacher’s Pet, this is The Elements, a new podcast that goes right into the heart of surviving a natural disaster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Admiral Alfred Thayer Mahan was a United States Navy flag officer, who has been called "the most important American strategist of the nineteenth century." His concept of "sea power" was based on the idea that countries with greater naval power will have greater worldwide impact; it was most famously presented in The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660–1783.

Join Lucy Perkins as she transports us to a time long before our own, in a world untouched by modern civilization. In this captivating tale, we follow two spirited twins with bright twinkling eyes and flaming red hair as they navigate the wonders and dangers of prehistoric life. Discover a realm where there are no cities, farms, or roads—just an expansive, vibrant world filled with lush vegetation, wild beasts, and countless flying creatures. Lucys storytelling is not only entertaining but also rich with insights into early human existence. Get ready for an adventure that will ignite the ...

Step back in time to an age when our ancestors sought refuge in the shadows of caves, amidst the formidable beasts that prowled the land. This captivating book, designed for young readers, explores the thrilling yet perilous existence of early humans who dreamed of cave life. Discover the motivations behind their desire for shelter, the dangers they faced from powerful predators like the Sabre-Toothed Tiger, and the incredible innovations that helped them survive—like the mastery of fire and the invention of tools. Following the journey from The Tree Dwellers, this tale sets the stage for ...

The exclusive podcast that speaks on the real essence of hip hop and its touch on a global scale. Get the latest news on the culture, Actual Factual news that effects you, fashion, music and much more. This is absolute love and appreciation for hip hop.

Science has a past they never taught you—and it’s full of women.Welcome to Hidden Elements—where forgotten genius gets the mic. We dig up the wild, brilliant, and sometimes downright rebellious stories of women in STEM who shaped the world long before anyone gave them credit. Think ancient chemists, stargazing rebels, biohackers before it was cool.It’s not just history—it’s her story, and it’s time you heard it.Uncover the voices buried in lab notebooks, clay tablets, and code.New episodes often. Curiosity required.

First published in 1918, The Elements of Style is an American English writing style guide, which have since become an essential tool for writers and educators in its numerous editions down the years. The rules of The Elements of Style are rooted in common sense and tradition. The original comprised “eight elementary rules of usage, 10 elementary principles of composition, a few matters of form, a list of 49 words and expressions commonly misused, and a list of 57 words often misspelled.”

A paranormal podcast about high strangeness and the unknown.

Knappe Ressourcen, globale Ungerechtigkeit, Öko-Kollaps: Was haben Phosphor, Stickstoff und Kalium damit zu tun?

The author of the "dazzling epic" (Lev Grossman, Time) Brilliant delivers an indelible view of the ways silence affects those who seek it and those who have it imposed upon them. Through her original, intertwined histories of the penitentiary and the monastery, Jane Brox illuminates the many ways silence is far more complex than any absolute; how it has influenced ideas of the self, soul, and society.

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...

Being a mom is hard. Being a mom in the military is like earning a PhD in hard. There is always the underlying uncertainty of what the military will bring next. You worry about deploying and how the kids will manage. You feel guilty for making career choices that take you away from your family. Benef discovered the keys to being both a successful mom and military leader. She now shares her triumphs and her failures so that you can better manage your career while nurturing your family.