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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...

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.

In the heart of Idaho's Salmon River Mountains, a woman unknowingly begins what becomes a journey of understanding. Haunted by personal loss and the complex history of the American West, she seeks beauty and understanding at alpine lakes, beside wild rivers, crosscountry skiing, on trails, and...

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.

It’s 1944. Twelve-year-old Grace Devine lives at Blacksod Lighthouse and weather station in County Mayo with her parents and little brother. When a German plane crashes nearby, she and her best friend Sibby risk their lives to save the young pilot. Grace’s family take him in, but their neighbours are horrified at having an ‘enemy’ in their midst.

Weather Across America takes you coast to coast through the storms, heat waves, cold snaps, and big atmospheric patterns shaping life in the United States — from national synoptic setups and severe weather outlooks to day-by-day forecasts for Chicago and beyond. The science behind the forecast, translated into plain English, with the National Weather Service's forecast discussions, hazardous weather outlooks, and climate outlooks as the source material. Weather with curiosity, clarity, and a human point of view — for families planning their day, communities preparing for hazards, and the ...

Dive into the thirteenth installment of our coffee break series, where we bring you a curated selection of public domain works ranging from 3 to 15 minutes in length. Perfect for a quick study break, a short commute, or a refreshing workout boost, these pieces offer complete stories that fit seamlessly into your busy day. This collection centers around the theme of The Weather, showcasing works where atmospheric conditions play a vital role. From fiction and non-fiction to poetry, this diverse selection has something for everyone. (Lynne Thompson)

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.

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.

Meteorology, served with genuine excitement — Tornadoes, blizzards, heat domes, lightning: this is a podcast about the forces that drive our weather and the stories behind them.This podcast focuses on weather, especially extremes, and the way it interacts with forecasting. Much of the podcast focuses on the U.S.A. Local Chicago weather is sometimes included. Often a weather synopsis is given for the Midwest. Sometimes a weather synopsis is also given for the East Coast or West Coast. Occasionally, a synopsis is given for other locations within the United States, including the Gulf Coast. In ...

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.

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.

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.

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.