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The Origin of Species sold out on the first day of its publication in 1859. It is the major book of the 19th century and one of the most readable and accessible of the great revolutionary works of the scientific imagination. Though, in fact, little read, most people know what it says—at least they think they do. The Origin of Species was the first mature and persuasive work to explain how species change through the process of natural selection. Upon its publication, the book began to transform attitudes about society and religion.

Charles Sanders Peirce is perhaps the greatest philosophical mind to emerge from the United States. He was hugely influential on William James, Alfred North Whitehead, and many other eminent thinkers. This small volume includes two famous essays by Peirce, "The Fixation of Belief" and "Questions Concerning Certain Faculties Claimed for Man." Also included is a short, intellectual biography of Peirce which focuses on his many contributions to science and philosophy. Chosen and very slightly edited by Professor David Christopher Lane, PhD.

Mark Kurlansky, winner of the James Beard Award for Excellence in Food Writing, leads us on a mouthwatering culinary tour around the world and through history and culture from the fifth century B.C. to the present day. This wonderful collection contains essays by Plato on the art of cooking, Pablo Neruda on french fries, and many other writers on the passions of cuisine.

Experience the fascinating and tumultuous history of the Franks with Gregory of Tours' classic work, 'Selections of the History of the Franks.' Follow the rise and fall of one of the most influential and powerful kingdoms of medieval Europe, as seen through the eyes of one of the most important historians of the period. Experience the power of history to inform and inspire, and to deepen our understanding of the complex and dynamic forces that have shaped the world we live in.https://www.solgood.org - Check out our Streaming Service for our full collection of audiobooks, podcasts, short ...

The Plant Selection Podcast is your ultimate gardening guide, offering expert advice on all aspects of plant selection and garden care. We delve into essential topics such as understanding climate conditions, choosing the right plants for your garden's purpose, and ensuring proper maintenance. Discover the art of soil adaptability and creating visual appeal in your garden with year-round interest. Learn how to support pollinators and enhance your outdoor spaces with a range of plant options. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, our podcast provides valuable insights to ...

The Diary of Samuel Pepys is perhaps the most well known collection of reminiscences. He maintained it, in secrecy, from 1660, the year of the Restoration, until 1669 when fear of blindness prevented his daily labours. Though it covers less than a decade, it offers a lively and detailed insight into a period and a personality, for he noted events in both public and private life. Famous passages include descriptions of The Plague and the Great Fire of London.

Kristen R. Ghodsee reads and discusses 47 selections from the works of Alexandra Kollontai (1872-1952), a socialist women's activist who had radical ideas about the intersections of socialism and women's emancipation. Born into aristocratic privilege, the Ukrainian-Finnish Kollontai was initially a member of the Mensheviks before she joined Lenin and the Bolsheviks and became an important revolutionary figure during the 1917 Russian Revolution. Kollontai was a socialist theorist of women’s emancipation and a strident proponent of sexual relations freed from all economic considerations. After...

2019 年 6 月 23 日、沖縄「慰霊の日」を迎えた日に放送された番組。令和の時代になった今、改めて沖縄の問題に向き合い、考えていくことが重要です。戦後の沖縄の歴史を知ることで、沖縄への理解を深め、現代につながる問題について関心をもってもらうため、この番組が企画されました。台湾で生まれ育ち、終戦後沖縄に移住。その後沖縄の本土復帰まで沖縄に在住し、その歴史を報道する側からみてきた川平朝清。彼がその時代に体験し、...

Here's a sly, dry, hilarious collection of essays, his first in more than 10 years, from the writer who, according to The New York Times Book Review, is "in serious contention for the title of America's most cherished humorist". This time Blount focuses on his own dueling loyalties across the great American divide, North vs. South.