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Walden is a work by noted transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau. The text is a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings. The work is part personal declaration of independence, social experiment, voyage of spiritual discovery, satire, and to some degree a manual for self-reliance. First published in 1854, Walden details Thoreau's experiences over the course of two years, two months, and two days in a cabin he built near Walden Pond amid woodland owned by his friend and mentor Ralph Waldo Emerson, near Concord, Massachusetts.

With a language disappearing every two weeks and neologisms springing up almost daily, an understanding of the origins and currency of language has never seemed more relevant. In this charming volume, a narrative history written explicitly for a young audience, expert linguist David Crystal proves why the story of language deserves retelling. From the first words of an infant to the peculiar modern dialect of text messaging, A Little Book of Language ranges widely, revealing language's myriad intricacies and quirks.

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY New York Times Christian Science Monitor NPR Seattle Times St. Louis Dispatch National Book Critics Circle Finalist -- American Library Association Notable Book A thrilling and revelatory narrative of one of the most epic and...

Nearly six hundred years ago, a short, genial, cannily alert man in his late 30s took a very old manuscript off a library shelf, saw with excitement what he had discovered, and ordered that it be copied. That book was the last surviving manuscript of an ancient Roman philosophical epic by Lucretius—a beautiful poem containing the most dangerous ideas: that the universe functioned without the aid of gods, that religious fear was damaging to human life, and that matter was made up of very small particles.

There is an ancient Chinese proverb that states, "Two tigers cannot share the same mountain." However, in East Asia, there are three tigers on that mountain: China, Japan, and Korea, and they have a long history of turmoil and tension with each other. In his latest entertaining and thought-provoking narrative travelogue, Michael Booth sets out to discover how deep, really, the enmity is between these three "tiger" nations and what prevents them from making peace.

Discover the fascinating lives and enduring music of twelve remarkable musicians in this engaging collection of brief sketches. Join KevinS as he takes you on a captivating journey through history, highlighting the talents and contributions of these influential figures.

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Do human beings have an innate, elemental impulse to declare something sacred—and then feel compelled to connect with it by creating a sacred space? The history of various civilizations say that we do. From ancient times, people realized they lived in a world they could not always control; there had to be something beyond their own lives that controlled their world.

Now an eight-part docuseries on Apple TV+ Hillary Rodham Clinton and her daughter, Chelsea, share the stories of the gutsy women who have inspired them—women with the courage to stand up to the status quo, ask hard questions, and get the job done. She couldn’t have been more than seven or...

Les MisérablesTOP 100 BEST-SELLING AUDIOBOOKSDiscover the 100 best-selling books of all time — now in powerful, high-quality audio. From epic adventures and timeless romances to groundbreaking works that shaped history, each episode brings a literary masterpiece to life, unabridged and beautifully narrated. Perfect for literature lovers, lifelong learners, and anyone who wants to experience the greatest stories ever written.Listen to this podcast on all digital platforms:Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/top-100-best-selling-audiobooks--6709250Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show...

Donald Worster looks back over 200,000 years of Homo sapiens to show how human nature, especially the drive for food and sex, has responded to environmental conditions throughout history. Examining how this process led from foraging to the agrarian revolution and then to a capitalist way of life, Worster brings us face to face with a third transformation of human society that is beginning to take shape in China: an ecological civilization.

Discover the rich tapestry of English poetry in this engaging edition of The Mentor, Vol. 1, No. 44, published in 1913. Join us as we delve into the lives and works of six of Englands most celebrated poets Lord Byron, John Keats, Percy Shelley, William Wordsworth, Alfred Tennyson, and Robert Browning. This captivating summary by Larry Wilson brings their legacies to life, inviting you to explore the beauty and depth of their timeless verses.

1900年前ヤマトタケルに発見されたという山形の蔵王温泉。蔵王と蔵王を望む盆地にのこる信仰と遺物をピックアップし繋げながらあらたな神話を編みなおす二次創作的な何か。その先に立ち上がる山形ひいて東北あるいは日本っぽっさの古層。そんなPodCastです。

A thought-provoking microhistory of the humble pocket that uncovers what pockets reveal about us—and why it matters. It’s a subject that stirs up plenty of passion: Why do men’s clothes have so many pockets and women’s so few? In her captivating book, Hannah Carlson, a lecturer in dress...

この土地の先住民族アイヌ。その文化は北海道の大切な財産のひとつです。 アイヌにもルーツを持つ関根摩耶をナビゲーターに、アイヌ文化の伝承、復興、創造のための活動を行っている方々を各地に訪ね、お話を伺います。

The reason you never heard these histories is so dark that few have dared to speak about it, until now. Completely new and meticulously researched, Tai Chi, Baguazhang and the Golden Elixir erases 120 years of confusion and error to reveal the specific theatrical and religious origins of Chinese internal martial arts.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the author of Killers of the Flower Moon, a page-turning story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth. The powerful narrative reveals the deeper meaning of the events on The Wager, showing that it...

My goal is to use classic literature to better understand history , Literature allows a person to step back in time and learn about life on Earth from the ones who walked before us. We can gather a better understanding of culture and have a greater appreciation of them. We learn through the ways history is recorded, in the forms of manuscripts and through speech itself. In ancient times, families would pass down stories by firelight I hope you enjoy the stories we hear and the fun little research projects I record Thank you all for your support

Favereau takes us inside one of the most powerful sources of cross-border integration in world history. The Horde was the central node in the Eurasian commercial boom of the 13th and 14th centuries and was a conduit for exchanges across thousands of miles. Its unique political regime - a complex power-sharing arrangement among the khan and the nobility - rewarded skillful administrators and diplomats and fostered an economic order that was mobile, organized, and innovative.

The Atomic Bomb podcast describes the history leading to the discovery of the atomic bomb, as well as its role in World War 2. We also examine the science behind the understanding of the atomic nucleus, how it enables the release of atomic energy, as well as the design and function of nuclear reactors and nuclear weapons. We follow the stories of some of the scientists involved – their discoveries, tragedies, and adventures. Lastly, we consider the geopolitical impact that nuclear weapons have made on the world.Credits and Licensing Information:Written, presented, and edited by Lane ...