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Vesuvius is best known for its disastrous eruption of 79CE. But only after 1738, in the age of Enlightenment, did the excavations of Herculaneum and Pompeii reveal its full extent. In an era of groundbreaking scientific endeavor and violent revolution, Vesuvius became a focal point of strong emotions and political aspirations, an object of geological enquiry, and a powerful symbol of the Romantic obsession with nature. John Brewer charts the changing seismic and social dynamics of the mountain, and the meanings attached by travelers to their sublime confrontation with nature.

Step into the world of knowledge with Trivia Quest: Pub Quiz Adventures, Volume 1, a captivating audiobook that takes you on an exhilarating journey through the realm of trivia. Get ready to test your wits, expand your horizons, and have a blast along the way.

Run Smart: Debunking Marathon Myths uses the latest scientific research to show how preparing for and running marathons can be made easier, and in doing so challenges many of the myths that surround marathon running. The book draws on the author's experience as one of the UK's leading sports scientists, his extensive research background in marathon running and his experience as a marathon runner to provide credible advice to runners to support their preparation for a marathon.

Trivia Quest: Pub Quiz Adventures Volume Three includes many topics to appeal to every trivia aficionado, from history and science to pop culture and sports. Explore the depths of human history to learn little-known facts about illustrious historical personalities and ancient civilizations. Explore the universe's mysteries, the human body's mysteries, and the complex world of technology and innovation to learn about the wonders of science.

From understanding the fundamentals of self-defense to analyzing relevant factors in various situations, this guide provides a well-rounded approach to personal safety. In the event of an encounter, Fight For Your Best Life offers practical guidance on how to respond effectively and make split-second decisions that can be the difference between safety and danger.

Get ready to test your knowledge and embark on an adventure through various categories, including history, pop culture, science, sports, and more. With volume two, the trivia quest becomes more exhilarating, pushing the boundaries of your expertise and keeping you engaged from start to finish.

We are a casual cackle of geniuses ready to shed light on our observations of the world in an entertaining way.

Welcome to Rooftop Perspectives, a weekly podcast helping Christians to join Jesus in His mission in their everyday lives as they pursue a lifestyle of making disciples who make disciples. Join John Whaley and Michael Brewer every week as they introduce you to some amazing guests and give you some biblical takeaways for your life. And along the way, they will update you on what God is doing through The Rooftop International, a global disciple-making movement helping Christians join Jesus in His mission in over 70 countries.

How do you make wellbeing a strategic priority and help organisations and their people thrive? Listen to Conversations on Wellbeing at Work where we interview the world's brightest minds from the world of business and academia to bring you the knowledge, insight and solutions to create long-lasting change to your workplace and your own wellbeing.