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From Leonardo Da Vinci to John Dee and Comenius, from George Eliot to Oliver Sacks and Susan Sontag, polymaths have moved the frontiers of knowledge in countless ways. But history can be unkind to scholars with such encyclopaedic interests. All too often these individuals are remembered for just one part of their valuable achievements. In this engaging, erudite account, renowned cultural historian Peter Burke argues for a more rounded view.

On a majestic little planet far out in space lives the enchanting family of the Clangers , a community of small pink mouse-like creatures who speak in soft, musical whistles. Their world is filled with wonder, invention, and friendship, where every day brings a new discovery beneath the starry sky.

Set against the backdrop of St. Helena Island in July 1863, North by Night immerses listeners in a fictional narrative inspired by the real-life experiences of Lieutenant Timothy Bradford, whose story echoes that of Captain V. B. Chamberlain of the Seventh Connecticut Volunteer Infantry. This regiment was part of an expeditionary force that arrived in South Carolina in October 1861, tasked with occupying coastal islands and establishing a strategic base for military operations aimed at Charleston. The narrative vividly recounts the Union troops occupation of Beaufort on Port Royal Island and ...

Dr. Peter Diamond, a seasoned cardiologist with 45 years of experience, unveils a captivating journey into heart health. Dr. Diamond's book takes a unique approach by focusing on the root causes of these ailments in individual patients, rather than relying solely on medications and tests. Within this book, you'll explore the intricate landscape of heart-related illnesses and their associated risk factors, including hypertension, diabetes, lipid imbalances, sleep disorders, and chronic stress.

In Citizenship: What Everyone Needs to Know, legal scholar Peter J. Spiro explains citizenship through accessible terms and questions: what citizenship means, how you obtain citizenship (and how you lose it), how it has changed through history, what benefits citizenship gets you, and what obligations it extracts from you - all in comparative perspective.

While on the run from Rurales in Mexico, Lou Prophet stops at the familiar desert town of Chisos Springs. Except now it’s called Moon’s Well. And it appears that more than the name has changed. It’s being controlled by the scoundrel Mordecai Moon, who even charges people for water. Lou Prophet won’t stand for such shady business, but he’s never made an enemy like Mordecai...

Called by New York Times columnist David Brooks the "smartest and most devastating" critic of President George W. Bush's Iraq policies, Peter W. Galbraith was the earliest expert to describe Iraq's breakup into religious and ethnic entities, a reality that is now commonly accepted.

Peter Drucker's Five Most Important Questions provides insightful guidance and stirring inspiration for today's leaders and entrepreneurs. By applying Drucker's leadership framework in the present context of today's leaders and those who lead with them, this audiobook is an essential resource for people leading, managing, and working in all three sectors - public, private, and social. Listeners will gain new perspectives and develop a solid foundation upon which to build a successful and bright future.

Las diferencias no nos hacen menos, sino únicos. Cuando Roz abre los ojos por primera vez, descubre que está sola en una isla remota y salvaje. No tiene idea de cómo llegó ahí o con qué propósito, pero sabe que necesita sobrevivir. Después de enfrentarse a una feroz tormenta y escapar del ataque de un oso, se da cuenta de que su única oportunidad para sobrevivir es adaptándose a sus alrededores y aprendiendo de los demás habitantes, aunque estos nos sean los más amigables.

On a small blue planet, far out in space, live the Clangers — a family of pink, mouse-like creatures who communicate through gentle musical whistles. Their world is curious, inventive, and quietly joyful, filled with strange objects, unexpected visitors, and the soft rhythms of everyday life.

Peter Steinke, bestselling author of Congregational Leadership in Anxious Times draws on decades of work on system conflict and personal experiences to share real stories of challenges leaders have faced and how understanding the power of emotions has dramatically influenced their success.

Wir reden über: - Was in der Arbeitswelt passiert. - Unter welchen Bedingungen wir arbeiten. - Warum unsere Arbeit Reichtum schafft, aber andere reich werden lässt. - Alles Neue in der DGB-Region Stuttgart. - Was wir davon halten.

In einem alten Fischerhaus in Kellenhusen wird die Leiche des vor zehn Jahren verschwundenen Nils Holby entdeckt. Damals wurden auch der Besitzer des Hauses, der Hamburger Anwalt Joseph May, und dessen Familie grausam getötet. Ermittlerin Sarah Pirohl findet heraus, dass Holby Teil eines Rechercheteams war, das sich mit Wirtschaftskriminalität und Rechtsextremismus befasste. Und er ist nicht der Erste aus der Gruppe, der ermordet wurde.

Zürich ist schön. Aber Zürich ist auch laut, dreckig und voller absurder Geschichten. Protokoll Z ist dein ungeschöntes Logbuch aus dem Maschinenraum der Stadt. Wir scannen die Polizeimeldungen, verfolgen die VBZ Accounts, filtern den Wahnsinn an der Langstrasse und kommentieren das Geschehen in den Kreisen. Kein Wetterbericht. Kein "Gute Laune"-Gelaber. Keine festen Sendezeiten. Wir haben keinen Redaktionsplan. Wir haben einen Puls. Wir erscheinen dann, wenn es etwas zu sagen gibt. Wenn es brennt, hörst du uns fünfmal täglich. Wenn Zürich schläft, schweigen wir. ❌ Objektiv? Nein. ...

The Red Polo Requiem is a no-nonsense cybersecurity podcast for executives, security leaders, architects, and practitioners who are done with hype, theater, and strategies that look good on slides but fail in reality.A requiem is a final accounting — a reckoning. Not a lament. A lesson.This podcast is a requiem for broken cybersecurity thinking: for tool-driven strategies, for unchecked complexity, for leadership shortcuts, and for the false belief that more technology automatically means more security.Hosted by a battle-tested cybersecurity veteran with decades of real-world ...

The Stew Peters Network presents 'Stew Peters LIVE', an interactive, guest-heavy conversational masterpiece dissecting today's social, political and spiritual issues in America.

Each episode we tackle the difficult conversations and topics that keep landlords up at night. We enlist subject matter experts to delve deep into solutions that help San Diego rental property owners stay relevant and out of trouble. Whether it's a new law or an old habit you gotta stop, our professionals are here to ensure San Diego landlords stay on the top of their game. Hosted by long time San Diego real estate broker Peter Carlseen of Praecelsus Property Management (CA DRE 01441961), each episode is designed to educate and entertain because we all know that the only constant is ...

How Leaders Lose Their Way is a powerful and reflective exploration of the pitfalls that can send leaders off course―drawing lessons from the life of King Solomon and the timeless wisdom of Ecclesiastes. This book serves as a cautionary tale, equipping leaders to recognize personal and spiritual drift while providing actionable steps to maintain their mission-focused leadership.

Ein Serienmörder treibt in einem kleinen Ort inmitten der Wälder von Wisconsin sein Unwesen. Als grausam verstümmelte Kinderleichen gefunden werden, wird Ex-Detective Jack Sawyer von der Polizei um Hilfe gebeten – und dabei von seiner Vergangenheit eingeholt. Seit er vor fast zwanzig Jahren in den „Territorien” war, jener geheimnisvollen, fantastische Parallelwelt, steht er mit magischen Kräften in Verbindung.

The Age of Railways was an era of extraordinary change which utterly transformed every aspect of British life – from trade and transportation to health and recreation. Full Steam Ahead reveals how the world we live in today is entirely shaped by the rail network, charting the glorious...