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A hundred years. Thousands of women. One extraordinary pond. I have learned about peacocks and terrapins, giant cobras and booming widgeons; I have heard about celebrity spottings and al-fresco lovemaking and digestive biscuits. These things make up the history of the Ladies’ Pond, but they...

The weather of the Great Plains is extreme and highly variable, from floods to droughts, blizzards to tornadoes. In Great Plains Weather Kenneth F. Dewey explains what makes this region’s climate unique by presenting a historical climatology of extreme weather events. Beginning with tornadoes - perhaps the most formidable plains weather phenomena - he describes the climatology of these storms and discusses memorable tornadoes of the plains.

Cathy Wilkerson, who famously escaped the Greenwich Village townhouse explosion, here wrestles with the legacy of the movement, at times finding contradictions that many others have avoided: the absence of women’s voices then, and in the retelling; the incompetence and the egos; the hundreds of bombs detonated in protest which caused little loss of life but which were also ineffective in fomenting revolution.

Weather is a comprehensive series that delves into the fascinating world of weather, exploring its fundamental elements, the intricate water cycle, and the various systems and patterns that shape our daily forecasts. From the formation of clouds to the impact of jet streams, each episode provides insights into both common weather conditions and extreme events like hurricanes and blizzards. The series also highlights the advancements in weather forecasting, the role of meteorologists, and the profound influence of weather on agriculture, transportation, health, and the economy, offering ...

Discover the impactful ways that climate and weather changed the very course of human history from the founder and chairman of AccuWeather! Join AccuWeather founder and chairman Dr. Joel N. Myers on a journey from the beginning of time to the modern day to see how weather and climate impacted world events throughout history, both the good and the bad.

Dive into the enchanting world of A Medley of Weather Lore, where you’ll discover a delightful collection of poems, proverbs, and folklore that celebrate each month of the year. Curated by A. Gramour, this compilation invites you to explore the wisdom of the seasons through the art of language.

Weather and Warfare dramatically retraces the meteorological forces during battlefield engagements that doomed or saved civilizations. In 1588 more than half of the Spanish Armada, on its way around northern Britain, was destroyed by storms in retreat back to Spain. Napoleon's attack on Russia was stopped cold by winter weather, as was Hitler's siege of Leningrad. In WWI, it was all-quiet on the western front during mud season.

Welcome to Holistic Wisdom — where soul meets story and healing meets everyday life. I’m Margie Weathers, a realtor, storyteller, and lifelong student of holistic living. Each week, I share reflections, health tips, and my journey through the healing arts—not as a practitioner, but as someone who’s walked the path. If you’re navigating change and craving alignment, this show is your invitation to slow down, listen in, and come home to yourself. This is Holistic Wisdom. Let’s begin.

An artist turns stay-at-home dad. A loner turns family man. An idiot becomes less of an idiot...hopefully. This is the story of becoming a dad...again. It’s about reinvention and finding ways to stay yourself while becoming someone else.

In this daily podcast, you’ll learn something new each day. AccuWeather Meteorologist, Evan Myers takes a look back on weather events that impacted this date in the past, uncovering history that were shaped by unbelievable weather conditions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tune in every week to hear real news and real stories from meteorologists, scientists, field reporters, weather survivors, and a slate of surprise guests. We report on breaking weather across the US and discuss how weather intersects with everything under the sun, including sports, science, history, hobbies, and travel. No matter who you are or how you listen, there’s something in this show for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.