Discoveries Changed

50 Discoveries That Changed the World is a captivating journey through the ideas, inventions, and breakthroughs that have shaped human history and our understanding of the universe. From the mastery of fire and the invention of the wheel, to the mapping of time, the unraveling of DNA, and the revolutionary power of CRISPR gene editing, this book explores 50 pivotal moments that redefined life, science, and society. Each chapter delves into a single discovery, explaining not only what was uncovered, but why it mattered—how these breakthroughs transformed the way we live, think, and ...

Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery bridges the path of healing between the psyche and the body by walking you through the sacred practice of yoga so you can release the burdens of trauma from your body and mind. Grounded within the principles of polyvagal theory, affective neuroscience, and trauma-informed care, this book will help you gain a better understanding of how our brains and bodies respond to stress and trauma and offer a self-led healing journey toward feeling more empowered, grounded, clearheaded, inspired, and at ease.

A story of defiance and determination by a controversial scientist, this is Lee Berger's own take on finding Homo naledi, an all-new species on the human family tree and one of the greatest discoveries of the 21st century. In 2013, Lee Berger, a National Geographic explorer-in-residence, heard of a cache of bones in a hard-to-reach underground cave in South Africa. He put out a call around the world for petite collaborators - men and women small and adventurous enough to be able to squeeze through eight-inch tunnels to reach a sunless cave forty feet underground. It worked.

Scientists are brilliant… but what they discover is often stranger than fiction. Inside this book are the most shocking, surprising, and downright unbelievable true stories from the world of science — from bizarre experiments to world-changing breakthroughs that nobody saw coming. You’ll discover: 🔬 Scientists who accidentally changed the world 🔬 Breakthroughs that happened because of mistakes 🔬 Weird experiments that shouldn’t have worked — but did 🔬 Life-saving discoveries made by total accident 🔬 The strangest inventions and theories ever proposed 🔬 Genius-...

Endeavour is the story of a ship, an idea, and a way of looking at the world. It is grounded in the Enlightenment, an age of endeavors, with Britain consumed by the impulse for grand projects undertaken at speed. Endeavour was also the name given to a collier - a commonplace coal-carrying vessel - made of oak, bought by the Royal Navy in 1768. No one could have guessed it would go on to become the most significant ship in the chronicle of British exploration. Endeavour also had a role in American history, witnessing the bloody birth of the republic.

Blending high adventure with history, this chronicle of 100 astonishing discoveries from the Dead Sea Scrolls to the fabulous “Lost City of the Monkey God” tells incredible stories of how explorers and archaeologists have uncovered the clues that illuminate our past.

Uncle Dixon always told Rennie to tell the bees everything, but somewhere along the way, Rennie forgot. Now, with her life at its lowest, she begins to see the bees in a new light. Will she believe again in the magic of the hives, and will she listen as the bees try to guide her home? Perfect...

Mary Anning was only 12 years old when, in 1811, she discovered the first dinosaur skeleton - of an ichthyosaur - while fossil hunting on the cliffs of Lyme Regis, England. Until Mary's incredible discovery, it was widely believed that animals did not become extinct.

In 1271 a young Italian merchant named Marco Polo embarked on a groundbreaking expedition from Venice, through the Middle East and Central Asia to China. His extraordinary reports of his experiences introduced medieval Europe to an exotic new world of emperors and concubines, amazing cities, huge armies, unusual spices and cuisine, and imperial riches. Marco Polo also revealed the wonders of Xanadu, the summer capital of Mongol emperor Kublai Khan.

Lost in Time: The Hidden Histories That Changed the World 🕰️ Uncover the untold stories that history forgot—but that changed the world forever. 🌍 Journey through lost civilizations, secret alliances, and hidden events that shaped our modern era. 🦸 Meet overlooked heroes and revolutionaries whose impact has been erased or ignored. 📜 Explore suppressed discoveries and shadowy decisions that altered the course of nations. 🔍 Reveals the gaps in mainstream history, offering a richer, more complete picture of the past. 📚 Perfect for history lovers, truth-seekers, and curious...

The majority of children and adults are significantly dehydrated. Proper intracellular hydration profoundly impacts sleep quality, mood, blood pressure, endurance, exercise recovery, weight management, mental clarity, longevity, eyes, hearing, kidneys, heart, and skin. Embracing proper intracellular hydration can truly transform lives! This book provides vital insights into health and hydration, backed by direct quotations from medical research studies conducted by hundreds of doctors across various countries. All sources originate from respected, peer-reviewed medical journals, with each ...

Children are born full of curiosity, eager to participate in the world. They learn as they live, with enthusiasm and joy. Then we send them to school. We stop them from playing and actively exploring their interests, telling them it's more important to sit still and listen. The result is that...

A mind-expanding exploration of how trees learned to shape our world by manipulating the elements, plants, animals, and even humankind, possessing agency beyond anything we might have imagined “Astounding . . . a true masterpiece . . . Rix refuses to put herself much in the picture, but...

Unlock the transformative power of your mind with Change Your Thoughts, Change the World: How Your Thoughts Move Energy, by Crystal Woman. This enlightening guide reveals how your thoughts shape your reality and influence the energy around you. Through practical insights and actionable techniques, Crystal Woman empowers you to harness your mental energy to create positive change in your life and the world. Discover the profound connection between your thoughts, emotions, and the universe, and learn how to clear energy blockages to achieve greater harmony and balance. Whether you seek ...

Updated throughout with recent developments and additional illustrations Reveals how solar outbursts caused the end of the last ice age, unleashed catastrophe upon ancient advanced civilizations, and led to six millennia of a Solar-Induced Dark Age Includes evidence from solar...

In the bestselling tradition of Hampton Sides’s In the Kingdom of Ice, a “gripping adventure tale” (The Boston Globe) recounting Dutch polar explorer William Barents’ three harrowing Arctic expeditions—the last of which resulted in a relentlessly challenging year-long fight for...

An honest conversation about why you don’t do what you want — and how to change that. This book isn’t about willpower — it’s about the power of honesty. No fluff, no hype. Just a deep look into your inner saboteurs, the real reasons behind procrastination, and concrete steps to break the cycle of “I tried, but it didn’t work.” Using an unexpected but simple example — working with your own wardrobe — you’ll see how habits are formed, how they disguise us, and how they can be gently, yet effectively, transformed. You will see how it feels to find yourself. Stop trying. ...

From the Sunday Times and internationally acclaimed author Milly Johnson comes her charming US debut--a witty, heartwarming tale that combines the humor and charm of 1980s rom-com Overboard with classic British flavor. Dive into this remarkable women's fiction novel and join heroine Polly on her...

Inside the Mind of the Man Who Changed the Way We Think When Charles Darwin stepped aboard the Beagle in 1831, he was a twenty-two-year-old gentleman naturalist with more curiosity than experience. When he returned home five years later, he carried not just boxes of fossils and specimens—but a dangerous idea that would forever alter humanity’s understanding of its own place in nature. The Voyage Within is the untold story of how that transformation happened—not only in the field, but in the mind. Drawing from Darwin’s journals, letters, and newly interpreted notebooks, J. T. Ellery ...

When twenty-two-year-old aspiring geologist Charles Darwin boarded HMS Beagle in 1831 with his microscopes and specimen bottles—invited by ship’s captain Robert FitzRoy who wanted a travel companion at least as much as a ship’s naturalist—he hardly thought he was embarking on what would become perhaps the most important and epoch-changing voyage in scientific history.