Résultats pour "Red" dans Sciences exactes

AN ECONOMIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR From the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Gulag and the National Book Award finalist Iron Curtain, a revelatory history of one of Stalin's greatest crimes—the consequences of which still resonate today In 1929 Stalin launched his policy of agricultural...

“A terrific book, witty and lucid, and brimming with provocative conjectures.” (Wall Street Journal) from the author of the acclaimed New York Times bestseller Genome Brilliantly written, The Red Queen compels us to rethink everything from the persistence of sexism to the endurance of...

REDE! ist Österreichs digitales Lagerfeuer: Christoph Bartos führt kritische Gespräche mit Menschen aus unterschiedlichsten Bereichen und Weltanschauungen – mit harten Fragen, Meinungsfreiheit und der Zeit, die eigene Position vollständig auszusprechen.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2025 WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATION WRITING A poignant personal narrative about family, cultural history and ecology, and a quest to understand what we owe our ancestors and our descendants from an unforgettable new voice. Every spring during the Qingming Festival, people...

Red: A History of the Redhead is the first audiobook to chronicle red hair and redheadedness from prehistory to present day. As both intrepid cultural detective and compelling storyteller, Jacky Colliss Harvey weaves a fascinating history beginning with the moment the redheaded gene made its way out of Africa with the early human diaspora.

Master planetary science and space exploration on your commute with this immersive, easy-to-understand cosmic adventure. Leave Earth behind and step onto the surface of an alien world without ever taking your eyes off the road. Whether you are winding down for the evening or fueling your mind on...

From the Cold War’s frontlines to the battlefields of today, the MiG-29 Fulcrum has carved its name into the history of aerial warfare. Red Bandit pulls you into the cockpit of this legendary jet, delivering a visceral, no-holds-barred chronicle of its battlefield legacy. From its Cold War debut to its modern-day skirmishes, this is the definitive story of a fighter born from the crucible of an East-West rivalry.

We humans have an extraordinary capacity for compassion—much of it in response to the atrocities we inflict on the planet, its animals, and each other. The popular explanation for this paradox is that we evolved as carnivorous “killer apes,” who gradually curbed our lust for violence (with frequent exceptions) by implementing humane social norms. This explanation is so well worn, especially in the American psyche, that it epitomizes cliché. So, we could be forgiven for believing it, when nearly every word is fiction.

At a time when everyone is going green, most people are unaware that the FBI is using anti-terrorism resources to target environmentalists and animal rights activists. The courts are being used to push conventional boundaries of what constitutes "terrorism" and to hit nonviolent activists with disproportionate sentences. Some have faced terrorism charges for simply chalking slogans on the sidewalk.

Immerse yourself in a poignant exploration of the human spirit through poetry crafted in the shadows of conflict, as suggested by the evocative title. This podcast delves into the themes of resilience, reflection, and the enduring beauty found even in the darkest of times. Each episode presents a new complete audiobook that captures the essence of wartime experiences, offering listeners a diverse collection of voices and emotions that echo across history. This is not a single narrative but a series of unique explorations that illuminate the complexities of life during war, inviting ...

Prepare for an exhilarating journey through the cosmos as we delve into the thrilling realm of interstellar patrols, where a diverse team of trans-species officers valiantly defends the Council of Suns against a myriad of alien threats. This podcast series invites you to explore the dynamic interplay of courage, cooperation, and the unyielding spirit of exploration that defines the essence of space adventure. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, showcasing a rotating collection of captivating tales filled with cosmic intrigue, daring escapades, and the challenges faced by those who ...

LibriVox readers bring you 19 recordings of The Red Cross Spirit Speaks by John H. Finley.At this time of year, all around the world, we remember the fallen and those who served their countries in time of war and other calamity. This poem reminds us of the dedication of the Red Cross, and the comfort they brought and, together with the Red Crescent, still bring, to the wounded, dying and distressed. John Huston Finley headed the Red Cross Commission in Palestine during the First World War.

LibriVox volunteers bring you 27 recordings of The Red Flower by Henry van Dyke. This was the Weekly Poetry project for March 11, 2012.Dr. Henry van Dyke was an American author, lecturer, ambassador and pastor. He was in charge of the committee which wrote The Book of Common Worship of 1906, the first printed Presbyterian liturgy.He wrote many poems, short stories, hymns and essays, often with religious themes.This particular poem, written after the outbreak of World War I but set beforehand, contrasts the natural beauty of the summer before the war with the horror and destruction that is to ...

Could “UFOs” and “aliens” simply be us, but from the future? This provocative new audiobook cautiously examines the premise that extraterrestrials may instead be our distant human descendants, using the anthropological tool of time travel to visit and study us in their own hominin evolutionary past.

Sacred Red Liquid: The History and Mystery of Blood is a captivating journey into the most vital substance coursing through our veins. From its biological wonders to its profound cultural, historical, and symbolic significance, this book uncovers blood's multifaceted role in shaping humanity.

Join Arvid Falk, a young and idealistic civil servant, as he breaks free from the monotony of bureaucracy to pursue a life as a journalist and author. In his quest for truth, he delves into the worlds of politics, publishing, theatre, philanthropy, and business, only to uncover a web of hypocrisy and corruption that challenges his beliefs. Seeking solace and inspiration, he finds a community of bohemians who gather in a vibrant red dining room at Berns Salonger to engage in spirited discussions about these pressing issues.

The Soviet Union killed over six hundred thousand whales in the twentieth century, many of them illegally and secretly. That catch helped bring many whale species to near extinction by the 1970s, and the impacts of this loss of life still ripple through today's oceans. In this new account, based on formerly secret Soviet archives and interviews with ex-whalers, environmental historian Ryan Tucker Jones offers a complete history of the role the Soviet Union played in the whales' destruction. 

In Volume 21 of the Chronicles of Canada series, journey into the captivating history of the Red River Colony, founded by Lord Selkirk. Discover the trials and tribulations faced by early settlers as they forged a complex relationship with the North-West Company, setting the stage for the development of what would become Manitoba. Narrator TriciaG masterfully brings this crucial chapter of Canadian history to life, revealing the resilience and determination of those who dared to dream of a new beginning.

This powerful short novel, published in 1895, draws inspiration from the Battle of Chancellorsville during the American Civil War. Rather than glorifying the chaos of battle, Crane delves deeply into the inner turmoil and psychology of a young soldier, exploring themes of courage, fear, and the harsh realities of war.

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