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Most historians study the smallest slivers of time, emphasizing specific dates, individuals, and documents. But what would it look like to study the whole of history, from the big bang through the present day - and even into the remote future? How would looking at the full span of time change the way we perceive the universe, the earth, and our very existence? These were the questions David Christian set out to answer when he created the field of "Big History", the most exciting new approach to understanding where we have been, where we are, and where we are going.

Here are four of Hans Christian Andersen’s best-loved short stories, specially adapted for young children and read by some of Britain’s most well-known actors. The Emperor’s New Clothes: An emperor is promised a special suit of clothes by a pair of tailors. The Little Mermaid: A beautiful mermaid falls in love with a prince. The Fir Tree: A little fir tree is desperate to grow up and be like the other trees in the forest.

How is it possible for the disciplines of cosmology, geology, anthropology, biology, and history to fit together? These 48 lectures answer that question by weaving a single story from accounts of the past developed by a variety of scholarly disciplines. The result is a story stretching from the origins of the universe to the present day and beyond, in which human history is seen as part of the history of our Earth and biosphere, and the Earth's history, in turn, is seen as part of the history of the universe.

This Fleeting World tells the story of the universe and history of humanity. Prize-winning historian David Christian covers it all in this compact, accessible, and inspiring guide to the history of everything from stars and empires to cities to the World Wide Web, capitalism, and globalization. David Christian's approach to human history and big history is a call to action based on a profound and fresh understanding of our place in the universe.

Make bedtime magical with a collection of enchanting bedtime stories that will help your little one fall into a deep peaceful slumber. Through these delightful classic stories and fairy tales your little one will build the tools needed to conquer anxiety and build resilience.

David Christian, historian and best-selling author of Origin Story, is renowned for pioneering the emerging discipline of Big History, which surveys the whole of the past. But with Future Stories, he casts his sharp analytical eye forward, offering an introduction to the strange world of the future, and a guide to what we think we know about it at all scales, from the predictive mechanisms of single-celled organisms and tomato plants to the merging of colossal galaxies billions of years from now.

Welcome to the Wine and Vinyl Club. A podcast for people who love drinking wine and listening to good music. Once a fortnight David, Chris and Christian discuss an album from an eclectic mix of classics from the Beatles through to Harry Styles. Then the fun part, we attempt to match a bottle of wine to the album and also sample a value wine and occaisionally a cocktail too. We hope to encourage our listeners to try something different when drinking or listening to music and most importantly have a laugh with us.

Have you got your teddy? Settle down for bedtime this Easter with a collection of enchanting short stories and fairy tales.

Christmas has arrived! Get comfy and settle down to a collection of cheery Christmas bedtime stories, that will have your child drifting off to a deep slumber to dream about Santa Claus and snow.

Während einer Geschäftsreise läuft Éric Kherson müde und ausgebrannt durch die Straßen Seouls und landet in einem Happy Life – ein Ort, an dem das Self-Help-Ritual der eigenen Fake-Beerdigung angeboten wird. Mit dem Ende vor Augen entscheidet sich der Vierzigjährige für den Neuanfang. Zurück in Paris kündigt Éric seinen Job, kümmert sich endlich um seinen Sohn, nimmt wieder Kontakt zu seiner Mutter auf und importiert das koreanische Ritual nach Frankreich. Es ist der Beginn einer zarten, neuen Liebe.

Wusstest du, dass 73 % aller Angestellten mindestens einmal im Monat über einen Jobwechsel nachdenken? Laut der Arbeitsmarktstudie 2024 von The Stepstone Group ist dies ein entscheidender Trend. Genau hier setzt unser Podcast „Wechselwillig“ an! Moderator Christian spricht wöchentlich mit faszinierenden Gästen, die exklusive Einblicke in ihren Arbeitsalltag geben, von offenen Stellen berichten und wertvolle Karrieretipps teilen. Egal, ob du auf Jobsuche bist, Inspiration für deine Karriere suchst oder einfach neugierig auf die Arbeitskultur verschiedener Unternehmen bist – bei uns ...

Sai cosa succederà a 100 individui che iniziano anche all'età di 25 anni e che credono di avere successo? All'età di 65 anni, solo cinque su 100 ce la faranno! Perché così tanti falliscono? Cosa è successo alla scintilla che c'era quando avevano 25 anni? Che ne è stato dei loro sogni, delle loro speranze, dei loro progetti... e perché c'è una così grande disparità tra ciò che queste persone intendevano fare e ciò che hanno effettivamente realizzato? Questo è... Il segreto più strano.

Are you feeling distant from your spouse while living under the same roof? Frustrated about the increasing misunderstandings or tension in your marriage? Do you have a longing desire to feel heard & understood but can’t seem to get through to your spouse? Wish you spent more time connecting with your spouse instead of engaging in arguments that drain your energy? If you can relate, you’re not alone. Building a thriving marriage in these modern times takes hard work. When you add the responsibilities and demands of a growing career, family life, and the other stressors & unexpected ...

Ein wunderbar zeitkritischer Roman über eine moderne Liebesbeziehung des Bestseller-Autoren David Foenkinos! Berufstätig, verheiratet und eine gemeinsame Tochter - eigentlich führen die Protagonisten Jean-Jacques und seine Frau Claire ein solides Leben. Doch nach acht gemeinsamen Ehejahren ist auch irgendwie Monotonie in ihren Alltag eingekehrt. So beginnt zunächst Jean-Jacques und später auch Claire bei Anderen zu suchen was ihnen beiden scheinbar abhanden gekommen ist.

TCW Short Takes are bite-sized highlights from The Christian Worldview, a weekly nationally-syndicated radio program hosted by David Wheaton.

In questo audiolibro troveri raccolti 4 Bestseller che ti indicheranno la via che ti condurrà alla massima espressione di te stesso ed a vivere la vita che vuoi veramente vivere. Non esiste abbastanza tempo per perderlo in un lavoro che non si ama e seguire una strada che non si sente propria. Tutto parte dalla Mente e dal Pensiero: un singolo pensiero, o immagine mentale, ripetuto nel tempo, diventa parte di se stessi e del proprio essere.

„Die Sitzungswoche – Der Politikpodcast“ ist zurück! Ab September senden wir live aus den USA und berichten in drei Sonderfolgen exklusiv über den Wahlkampf und die Wahl im November. Folgt uns bei Instagram oder X (@politikpodcast), um nichts zu verpassen.

Loving God, others and ourselves at work and at home. Interviews and ponderings, from a Messianic perspective, and with a focus on men. Formerly the Christian Men at Work Podcast.

Dave and Claire are mates. And you can always count on your mates to tell you the truth, right? Each week, one asks the other to become a quick expert in just about any topic that takes their fancy. Things don’t usually go so great.

Full of endearing characters, vivid worlds, and thrilling adventures, this anthology is also a touching examination of what these celebrated authors consider their best work.