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Cassell's Book of Birds, Part 6 - Parrots Continued

Let's soar to sleep on the wings of birds as we learn more about the feathered family of parrots. This time, descriptions of magnificent macaws in all the shades of the rainbow, as well as their charming cousins, the parakeets. Dreamy indeed. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listene ... Show more

. 50min 23sec

Our National Parks, by John Muir, Part 6

Let's wander the forests of relaxation with more from this ode to the natural beauties of western America. This time, we learn more of the forests of Yosemite, from silver firs to ancient cedars, and Muir has a rather melancholy visit with an aged Ralph Waldo Emerson. Carpe diem ... Show more

. 47min 1sec

The Voyage of the Bounty to the South Sea, by Lt. William Bligh, Part 3

Let's sail to sleep with more from this voyage of HMS Bounty, which continues to be somewhat less exciting than promised. This time, we plant trees in Van Diemen's Land, see some rocks, and find out that jellyfish were called blubbers, which is adorable. Then Otaheite/Tahiti ahoy ... Show more

. 50min 26sec

On the Origin of Species by Natural Selection, by Charles Darwin, Part 7

Let's relax with more from this foundational classic, just in time for Darwin Day. This time, how one species begets more and more variety over thousands of generations, the role of extinction, and why "the tree of life" is a lovely symbol indeed. It's science! Help us stay ad-fr ... Show more

. 47min 36sec

The Ten Books on Architecture, by Vitruvius, Part 2

Let's relax into a more orderly world with this classic of urban planning. This time, the best designs for structural walls, balancing the bodily elements, and placing temples. Also, we name the winds and create a compass to align our streets for greatest health. Governance carin ... Show more

. 42min 51sec