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What is life? In this penetrating and wide-ranging book, world-renowned physicist and science communicator Paul Davies searches for answers in a field so new and fast-moving that it lacks a name; it is a domain where biology, computing, logic, chemistry, quantum physics, and nanotechnology intersect.

Fifty years ago, a young astronomer named Frank Drake pointed a radio telescope at nearby stars in the hope of picking up a signal from an alien civilization. Thus began one of the boldest scientific projects in history, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). But after a half century of scanning the skies, astronomers have little to report but an eerie silence---eerie because many scientists are convinced that the universe is teeming with life.

A paradigm-shifting blend of science, religion, and philosophy for the agnostic, spiritual-but-not-religious, and scientifically minded reader Many people are fed up with the way traditional religion alienates them. Too often it perpetuates conflict, vilifies science, and undermines reason...

Ragnarok. Armageddon. Doomsday. Since the dawn of time, man has wondered how the world would end. In The Last Three Minutes, Paul Davies reveals the latest theories. Voiced in clear language that makes the cutting-edge science of quarks, neutrinos, wormholes, and metaverses accessible to the layman, The Last Three Minutes treats listeners to a wide range of conjectures about the ultimate fate of the universe.

Jeremy Hardy and friends are an irrepressible gang of jolly japesters who are always up for laughter and merriment. Luckily, they all live near to each other: which means craziness is never far away. So good they named it twice, this zany sitcom was initially known as Unnatural Acts, before returning for its third series as At Home with the Hardys. But though the title may be different, the high jinks are as wacky as ever.

Affairs and assassinations. Conflict and chaos. Power and plots. The tumultuous Tudor period is one of the most iconic and fascinating chapters in British history. In these ten atmospheric dramas, we get a glimpse into the inner workings of Tudor England – and rediscover the key characters we have grown to love and hate. Featuring world-renowned actors, these gripping, historically accurate tales are packed with excitement.

A dark sorcerer, a corrupt king, and a hidden village of rebels. Assassins are not always the bad guys. It was an accident. But that matters little in Abbarkon. A duke is dead, and Flint is sentenced to hang by the neck until dead. Steps away from the gallows, a mysterious jester and a black-cloaked man snatch him from his guards.

In the preface to the 2004 edition, Paul Davies writes, "If the laws of the universe really are a sort of cosmic blueprint, as I suggest, they may also be a blueprint for survival." This critically acclaimed book explains how recent scientific advances are transforming our understanding of the emergence of complexity and organization in the universe. Melding a variety of ideas and disciplines from science and technology, Davies presents his provocative theory on the source of the universe's creative potency.

Cadmon has always been a loyal member of the King's Guard, shouldering the blame for serving the corrupt king of Abbarkon. But when he is ordered to perform yet another abomination, he can no longer stand idly by while innocent lives are destroyed. Bent on fighting back, he vanishes into the wilderness to build a rebel army powerful enough to topple the reigning forces. However, in the peace of the remote village, the urgency to revolt fades. It takes the arrival of a young, masked warrior to prod him toward a perilous mission to assassinate the worst of the unscrupulous dukes.

This hilarious, fast-paced parody sketch show sends up classic BBC radio shows, travels through time and brings you Shakespeare as you've never heard it before. Tune in to Desert Island Discs with a twist, appreciate an orange-inal version of Hamlet and discover Tolstoy with a peel good factor. A spoof show like no other, The Long Hot Satsuma is a laugh out loud comedy packed with quick-witted lines and the trademark dry humour of veteran comedians Alison Steadman, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden.

🎙️ Welcome to This Trusted Place with John-Paul Davies Honest conversations and reflections on mental health, emotional wellbeing, and the realities of becoming and being a therapist in private practice.Whether you're a therapist, aspiring to become one, or simply someone curious about the inner world of emotional growth and healing, this podcast offers grounded insights and personal stories that connect.Hosted by John-Paul Davies, a former City solicitor who retrained as a psychotherapist in 2007, the show explores:Changing careers into therapyWhat it’s really like being a therapist ...

When burned-out investigative journalist Adam Budd’s estranged mother dies, he inherits her estate. This includes Stone Heart House, a huge, ramshackle mansion on a remote Scottish island. He visits the island to sort out her tangled affairs, and at first it seems like a charming haven of tranquility. But after he witnesses a strange accident, he begins to develop suspicions about the inhabitants.

A series of podcasts - produced by Radio Alty - in which 4 average British blokes in their fifties, chat on a plethora of subjects, from politics to Christmas and everything in-between. Featuring : Rod Maxwell, Paul Davies, Ash Sharma and Phil Harrison.

Asides from writing novels, UK author P.A.Davies has a true fondness for writing poems too. Some are light-hearted but some are born from the author's own struggle with depression, which he hopes will help others with similar issues, know that they are not alone. This podcast will bring you some of those poems in their narrated form.

Ten principles to help you build well-being from within and permanently change your life for the better. Do you often feel anxious, overwhelmed, or angry? Do you frequently feel stuck and that you are living a life that doesn’t mean enough to you? Are you more attached to behaviors and substances than you know is really good for you? Taking you gently on an expansive journey, starting with where it all begins - yourself - through to relationships with others, this practical guide introduces 10 key principles intended to cultivate more contentment, purpose, and even joy, in your life.

No one, on that warm summer's day, could have foretold the orgy of wanton death and destruction, which was set on a collision course towards the peaceful kingdom of Mercia. A small group; thrown together through fate. Tagan, a Prince of Mercia, Mortimer, an old man who has the look of a wizard, Faith, a fairy, Aaron and Tim, two brothers who look completely unlike each other, and Death, a spirit who's help seemed to be conditional. These are all that stand between the earth's survival and the ravishes of lizard like creatures who's only function is to destroy.

Chatting with incredible minds about the psychology of our everyday world. Join Paul Davies, behavioural psychologist, as chats with guests about the mechanisms of human behaviour and the motivations behind people’s actions.

Three guys talking about how we make stuff, why we make stuff, and what we makePlus other makers