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From Sunday Times bestselling author Alex Light comes an empowering, incisive new book examining the crushing beauty standards women are subjected to – and how we can learn to fight back. In a world full of filters, tweakments, and weight-loss drugs, take back control and rewrite the rules of...

Emily M. Bender e Alex Hanna spiegano perché le tecnologie vendute come "intelligenza artificiale" non sono una magia capace di risolvere ogni problema. L'IA di oggi è fatta di sistemi statistici su larga scala, che producono linguaggio e immagini senza comprenderli ‒ non un'intelligenza pensante ma «pappagalli stocastici». Le autrici ne sfatano i falsi miti e mettono in luce le insidie del loro impiego in ambiti chiave ‒ lavoro, sanità, giustizia, istruzione, scienza, arte e giornalismo.

Roots is a groundbreaking story of history and family that spanned continents and touched generations. One of the most important books and television series ever to appear, Roots galvanized the nation and created an extraordinary political, racial, social, and cultural dialogue that hadn’t been seen since the publication of Uncle Tom’s Cabin. The book sold more than one million copies in the first year, and the miniseries was watched by an astonishing 130 million people. It also won both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award.

Experience a bold take on this classic autobiography as it’s performed by Oscar-nominated Laurence Fishburne. In this searing classic autobiography, originally published in 1965, Malcolm X, the Muslim leader, firebrand, and Black empowerment activist, tells the extraordinary story of his life and the growth of the Human Rights movement. His fascinating perspective on the lies and limitations of the American dream and the inherent racism in a society that denies its non-White citizens the opportunity to dream, gives extraordinary insight into the most urgent issues of our own time.

This national best-seller chronicles the true story of two brothers coming of age in the Henry Horner public housing complex in Chicago. Lafeyette and Pharoah Rivers are 11 and nine years old when the story begins in the summer of 1987. Living with their mother and six siblings, they struggle against grinding poverty, gun violence, gang influences, overzealous police officers, and overburdened and neglectful bureaucracies. Immersed in their lives for two years, Kotlowitz brings us this classic rendering of growing up poor in America’s cities.

Captivating radio dramatisations of seven of Charles Dickens' most famous novels. Charles Dickens is one of the most renowned authors of all time, and this first digital volume of the dramatised canon of his work includes seven of his most popular novels. This collection includes the episodic...

Brought to you by Penguin. A ground-breaking book that reveals why our human biases affect the way we receive and interpret information, with practical suggestions for how to think more critically Our lives are minefields of misinformation. Stories, statistics and studies are everywhere...

If you really want to know what’s happening in the world, this is the one book you must hear now. Alex Jones is the most censored man on the planet and you should ask yourself why that is. There is a powerful authoritarian takeover in process that is seeking to capture the entire human system and turn it into an artificial factory farm controlled system. We are in a war for the future of the world. In this book, you will hear from the world’s elites, from their own mouths, what they are planning for you and your families and you will learn what you can do to fight it.

Explore the captivating life of Alex Hormozi, the renowned entrepreneur and business strategist, in the "Alex Hormozi Biography Flash" podcast. Delve into the inspiring journey of this remarkable individual, uncovering the milestones, challenges, and insights that have shaped his remarkable success. Immerse yourself in a captivating narrative that showcases Hormozi's entrepreneurial prowess, innovative mindset, and relentless drive to achieve greatness. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a business enthusiast, or simply someone seeking motivation and insights, this podcast promises to ...

Você conhece a trajetória do lateral-esquerdo que conquistou o mundo do futebol saindo das categorias de base do Grêmio até brilhar no Manchester United e na Seleção Brasileira. Esta biografia relâmpago mergulha na vida de Alex Telles, revelando os bastidores de sua carreira meteórica. Desde os primeiros chutes na bola no Rio Grande do Sul até se tornar uma das principais referências em sua posição no cenário internacional, acompanhe cada passo desta jornada inspiradora. Descubra como o jovem gaúcho superou desafios, conquistou títulos importantes no futebol brasileiro e europeu...

The ticking bomb scenario is a thought experiment designed to demonstrate that torture can be justified in emergency conditions. If there was a bomb hidden somewhere in a major city, would it be justified to torture a captured informant in order to obtain the critical information that could prevent a devastating terrorist attack? In How to Justify Torture, cultural critic Alex Adams examines this thought experiment in depth by exploring the wide range of cultural productions. By critiquing the argument step-by-step, this audiobook reminds us why torture can never be justified.

We've all found ourselves checking email at the dinner table, holding our breath while waiting for Outlook to load, or sitting hunched in front of a screen for an hour longer than we intended. Mobile devices and the web have invaded our lives, and this is a big idea book that addresses one of the biggest questions of our age: Can we stay connected without diminishing our intelligence, attention spans, and ability to really live? Can we have it all?

Dive into the fascinating world of Álex González with Biography Flash, the podcast that brings you the complete story of one of Spain's most compelling and enduring leading men. Born Augusto Alejandro José González in Madrid on August 13, 1980, Álex González rose from small television appearances and uncredited short films to become a globally recognized actor with a career spanning more than two decades. Hosted by the vibrant and enthusiastic Roxie Rush, this show delivers a richly detailed, fact-based biography covering every chapter of González's remarkable journey through the ...

This podcast is all about me sharing my life stories as I am on the path of adulting. We will also interview people about their lives and perspectives. I hope you all enjoy it!

Silicon Valley technology is transforming the way we work, and Uber is leading the charge. Upending our understanding of work in the digital age, Uberland paints a future where any of us might be managed by a faceless boss. Based on award-winning technology ethnographer Alex Rosenblat's experience of riding over 5,000 miles with Uber drivers, daily visits to online forums, and face-to-face discussions with senior Uber employees, Uberland goes beyond the headlines to reveal the complicated politics of popular technologies that are manipulating both workers and consumers. 

Brought to you by Penguin. Michio Kaku's Physics of the Future: The Inventions that will Transform our Lives is a hypothetical journey through the next 100 years of scientific innovation, as told by the scientists who are making it happen. We all wish we could predict the future, but most of us...

Welcome, am Alex Garnier at alexgarnier.com, Storyteller and Brand designer. I spent over a decade in the animation movie industry, shaping world, universe, bringing character to life Now I help my clients to create their unique and Bold universe and stories. On this podcast I share my journey as as storyteller and brand designer Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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Ever wonder how the exact same world event looks fundamentally different to someone living a thousand miles away? Welcome to Through Their Lens. Alex Caro sits down with voices from across the globe, from experts to everyday citizens, to explore how their unique experiences, history, and culture have shaped their worldview. If you are a curious mind looking to gain a deeper understanding of history, current events, and global affairs by truly hearing a viewpoint that isn't your own, this is where we stop arguing and start understanding.

Discover the remarkable story of Alex Sarr on this dedicated biography podcast hosted by Tye Morgan. Alex Sarr — Biography Flash takes you deep into the life and career of one of the NBA's most exciting young talents, from his early beginnings playing basketball at age four to his journey across France, Spain, and Australia, through Overtime Elite in Atlanta, to becoming the second overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft by the Washington Wizards. This show delivers a comprehensive, fact-based biography covering every chapter of Sarr's extraordinary globe-trotting path to professional basketball,...