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The story of how our ancestors made the first tentative steps towards becoming human, how we lost our fur but gained language, fire and tools, and how we strode out of Africa, invented farming and cities and ultimately created modern civilisation. Where did we come from? Where are we going? Homo sapiens is the most successful, the most widespread and the most influential species ever to walk the Earth.

*Shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction 2016* The Gene is the story of one of the most powerful and dangerous ideas in our history, from bestselling, prize-winning author Siddhartha Mukherjee. Spanning the globe and several centuries, The Gene is the story of the quest to...

Full of specific exercises and inspiring examples, listeners will be able to more clearly identify the substances and behaviors they struggle to moderate. With the warm, authoritative voice we know and love, Dr. Lembke will share her valuable advice on how to undertake your own dopamine fast, reset your own pathways, and live a happier and more fulfilling life.

Brought to you by Penguin. Since the dawn of human history, birds have stirred our imagination, inspiring and challenging our ideas about science, faith, art and philosophy. Looking to the skies above, we have variously worshipped them as gods, hunted them for sustenance, adorned ourselves in...

Growing up in an ex-mining town in Nottinghamshire, Arthur Parkinson never wanted a dog, or a cat, or a pony - just hens. As a kid, he was known as 'chicken boy', a taunt Arthur now proudly reclaims with his crested coterie that includes countless hens, from Sheila the white Silkie to Clarissa the champagne-coloured Buff Cochin. A personal and humorous memoir of Arthur's life amongst his hens, this is an invitation to discover the joy that is only possible in the company of these intriguing creatures.

In A Story of Us, they present this rich narrative and explain how the evolution of our genes relates to the evolution of our cultures. Newson and Richerson take listeners through seven stages of human evolution, beginning seven million years ago with the apes that were the ancestors of humans and today's chimps and bonobos. The story ends in the present day and offers a glimpse into the future. 

Join Oly Bennet as he explores the biomechanics behind nature's most explosive athletes—frogs that defy physics with impossible power outputs. Discover elastic catapult mechanisms, scaling laws, and the rocket frog that launches 55 body lengths. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Podcat: The Wild Cats Podcast is about the world’s wild cat species, the environments they live in and the people and cultures around them. From tiny terrors to apex predators we explore the natural history, behaviour, and cultural ecology of each of the world’s wild cats by inviting leading experts to share their stories, knowledge and research on the species they know best.

Ce n'est pas simplement un autre livre d'anatomie vétérinaire. Il s'agit d'un système d'apprentissage structuré conçu pour vous aider à maîtriser efficacement et durablement l'anatomie développementale et l'embryologie.

Why do we fight? Is war a consequence of our development, or is it in our DNA? Can we ever truly be at peace with our fellow humans? From Marathon to Waterloo, Saratoga to the Somme, humans have warred amongst themselves. Even now, kamikaze drones stalk tanks on the Ukrainian steppes and Tuareg...

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Ranger Theo Wilder explores North American river otters as skilled freshwater predators hidden beneath a playful exterior. From sensory hunting adaptations and territorial signs to their mysterious rock-juggling antics, discover why these charismatic carnivores indicate ecosystem health. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Ever wonder what a mountain lion is really thinking? Ranger Theo Wilder decodes big cat behavior, debunks myths that could hurt you, and shares field-tested tactics for encounters. Essential wilderness survival insight for your next hike. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Ranger Theo Wilder guides you through Olympic National Park's Hoh Rainforest, where moss-draped giants and entire ecosystems thrive in silence. Each episode explores different trail dimensions—from microscopic symbioses to glacier-capped peaks—revealing why this remains one of Earth's most intact wilderness experiences. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Ranger Theo Wilder guides you through Glacier National Park's vanishing ice, grizzly territories, and conservation frontiers. Discover how science and stewardship protect one of America's last fully wild mountain ecosystems where ancient glaciers retreat and complete food webs still thrive. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Ranger Theo Wilder guides you through the Pacific Northwest's salmon run. Discover how these fish fuel ecosystems, trigger wildlife feeding frenzies, and why their disappearance threatens watersheds. Experience nature's epic homecoming through science and storytelling. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Ranger Theo Wilder delivers no-nonsense bear encounter survival strategies forged from years in the backcountry. Learn to read bear body language, deploy bear spray under pressure, and build life-saving mental protocols before you hit the trail. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Join Ranger Theo Wilder on Yosemite's trails as he guides you through breathtaking waterfall hikes. From summit climbs to valley strolls, discover practical tips, geological wonders, and wilderness wisdom that transform every hike into an unforgettable adventure. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Learn to identify animals and decode their behavior through footprints, gait patterns, and natural sign. Ranger Theo Wilder transforms mysterious tracks into vivid narratives, teaching practical skills that turn every trail into a readable chronicle of wilderness life. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Ranger Wilder explores the geology, biology, and backcountry culture of hot springs—where Earth's inner fire meets the surface. From magma-heated aquifers and extremophile organisms to soaking wisdom, this series blends science, adventure, and thermal magic for wilderness lovers. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai