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The fourth volume of memoirs from the author who inspired the BBC and Channel 5 series All Creatures Great and Small. Finally home from London after his wartime service in the RAF, James Herriot is settling back into life as a country vet. While the world has changed after the war, the blunt...

The fourth volume of memoirs from the author who inspired the BBC and Channel 5 series All Creatures Great and Small. This audio edition is read by Nicholas Ralph, known for his role as James Herriot in the All Creatures Great and Small TV series. Finally home from London after his wartime...

In this volume, after serving in the RAF in World War II, Herriot gladly returns home to Yorkshire to his beloved family and multitude of patients, with many more tender, funny, sad and wise stories to share with us and warm our hearts. Animal lovers of all ages, and fans of Herriot's original classics, won't want to miss this beautiful treasure. After serving in the Royal Air Force in World War II, James Herriot gladly returns home to Yorkshire to his beloved family and multitude of patients, with many more tender, funny, sad and wise stories to tell us. 

The Titanic collided with an iceberg on the night of April 14, and 1,500 people died in the freezing waters as the ship met her watery grave. Spectacular in many ways, it's a story that has spurred legends and still sends shivers down the spine a century later. This minute-by-minute account of the sinking is based on over 20 years of research and offers amazing detail of that fateful night.

After serving in the RAF in World War II, Herriot gladly returns home to Yorkshire to his beloved family and multitude of patients, with many more tender, funny, sad and wise stories to share with us and warm our hearts. Animal lovers of all ages, and fans of Herriot's original classics, won't want to miss this beautiful treasure. After serving in the Royal Air Force in World War II, James Herriot gladly returns home to Yorkshire to his beloved family and multitude of patients, with many more tender, funny, sad and wise stories to tell us.

The "unsinkable” Titanic was four city blocks long, with a French “sidewalk café,” private promenade decks, and the latest, most ingenious safety devices… but only twenty lifeboats for the 2,207 passengers and crew on board.

Gliding through a calm sea, disdainful of all obstacles, the Titanic brushed an iceberg. Two hours and forty minutes later, she upended and sank. Only 705 survivors were picked up from the half-filled boats of “the ship that God Himself couldn’t sink.”

"Now who ever heard of a fish's setting up and telling his own story...I am not a bit proud but just a good natured chap that has decided to spin a sea yard for the amusement, and I hope the instruction, it may be of young Folks, being perfectly willing that older Folks should hear it too, if they like." Summary by Lord Dolphin

The world J.R.R. Tolkien created is one of the most beloved in all of literature, and continues to capture hearts and imaginations around the world. From Oxford to ComiCon, the Middle Earth is analyzed and interpreted through a multitude of perspectives. But one essential facet of Tolkien and his Middle Earth has been overlooked: science.

The war is over, the RAF uniform has been handed in and James Herriot goes back where he ought to be - at work in the dales around Darrowby. Much has changed, but the blunt-spoken Yorkshire folk and the host of four-legged patients are still the same. So is their vet, who doesn't yet know that literary success is just around the corner.

The timely story of how the forces of change converge on a small tribe of Niaruna Indians living in the heart of the Amazon rain forest. In addition to being a prophetic commentary on emerging threats to the environment, and the troublesome encroachment of the modern world on traditional cultures, the novel is a suspenseful adventure story about two men striving to find meaning in a world not their own.

Dunsany's first novel, begun during WWI. It is set in Spain's Golden Age, and features the adventures of Don Rodrigues as he sets out to seek his fortune after the death of his father. There is no Dulcinea but there is a Serafina, and although no windmills, there is a forest like that of Sherwood. And some bad guys, too. - Summary by Michael Broschat

In the aftermath of an asteroid impact, Earth’s power grid is damaged nearly beyond recovery. The survival of our world may well depend on energy sources collected from an abandoned undersea settlement beneath the icy surface of Enceladus. Earth-raised Colonel Carter Rhodes, in charge of Earth’s recovery efforts, calls upon Gwen Baré, a Venusian engineer, to regain control of the deserted moon outpost and collect fuel for Earth’s collapsing power grids.

Robert Clive, often regarded as the architect of British power in India according to historian Thomas Macaulay, played a pivotal role in shaping the subcontinent’s future. Serving on the Governor’s Council in India from 1834 to 1838, Macaulay championed legal and educational reforms, believing that British control was a civilizing mission intended to eliminate India’s perceived backwardness and superstition while introducing a refined English culture. This perspective is vividly expressed in both his essay on Clive and his analysis of Warren Hastings. However, it’s ...

Embark on a thrilling journey through the life of Lord Cochrane, a legendary Napoleonic-era sea captain. This volume brings to life his daring exploits as he aids the Chilean navy in defeating Spain and takes command of Brazils fleet. Cochranes extraordinary journey doesnt end there - he sails to Greece, joining the fight for their liberation from the Ottoman Empire. This is not just a biography, its an unfinished autobiography completed by his son and a renowned naval historian.

While an exhaustive account of Canadas rich water history would require volumes, this podcast takes an engaging first look at the diverse elements that shape it. Explore the evolution of Indigenous kayaks and canoes, the transition to oar and sail-powered small craft, and the majestic sailing vessels that navigated Canadian waters and beyond. Discover the significance of steamers in boosting Canadian enterprise and the vital fisheries that once captivated great minds like Lord Bacon. We‚ll also delve into Canada‚s trade relations with nations that traverse the great waters and pay homage ...

Explore a rich tapestry of American history through this captivating collection of public domain newspaper articles, spanning nearly two and a half centuries. With a diverse array of subjects, styles, and lengths, this anthology features twenty intriguing articles, including one from the esteemed Journal de Paris. While notable works like the Federalist Papers have graced newspaper pages, this is the first dedicated collection of newspaper articles, offering a unique glimpse into the past. (Summary by James Smith)

This third volume in a captivating ten-volume series delves into the pivotal epochs of American history, spanning from Columbuss landing to the construction of the Panama Canal. With a focus on the French and Indian War and the American Revolution, this volume provides a vivid account of events from 1745 to 1782, narrated largely by those who lived through them or witnessed them firsthand. Join us as we explore the voices and experiences that shaped a nation‚summarized by Kikisaulite.

Man is the measure of all things, proclaimed Protagoras of Abdera, encapsulating the essence of early Greek philosophy. In the vibrant milieu of the sixth century B.C., Greek thinkers laid the groundwork for the western philosophical tradition with their bold inquiries into the nature of existence. From the pioneering ideas of Thales, Anaximander, and Anaximenes in the Greek colonies of western Asia Minor, who sought to explain the physical universe through natural laws, to Pythagoras in Croton, who illuminated the interconnectedness of geometry and music, these thinkers shaped profound ...

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Welcome to Atomic Anesthesia, the essential podcast for nurse anesthesia residents seeking to master both basic and clinical science education (and RNs looking to become CRNAs, too!). Join us as we break down tough science concepts and demonstrating their practical clinical application in real-world scenarios. Each episode of Atomic Anesthesia is crafted to provide comprehensive explanations of complex scientific principles, tailored specifically for the needs of nurse anesthesia residents or nurses preparing for graduate school. Whether you're grappling with pharmacology, physiology, or any ...