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The companion book to COURSERA's wildly popular massive open online course "Learning How to Learn" Whether you are a student struggling to fulfill a math or science requirement, or you are embarking on a career change that requires a new skill set, A Mind for Numbers offers the tools you need...

Mindshift reveals how we can overcome stereotypes and preconceived ideas about what is possible for us to learn and become. At a time when we are constantly being asked to retrain and reinvent ourselves to adapt to new technologies and changing industries, this book shows us how we can uncover...

“A profound, graceful, and literary work of philosophy and economics, well tempered for our times, and yet timeless. . . . It will change the way you look at the food you put into your body. Which is to say, it can change who you are.” — Boston Globe Barbara Kingsolver's New York Times...

In her new essay collection, the beloved author of High Tide in Tucson brings to us from one of history's darker moments an extended love song to the world we still have. From its opening parable gleaned from recent news about a lost child saved in an astonishing way, the book moves on to...

Our feline companions are much-loved but often mysterious. In The Inner Life of Cats, Thomas McNamee blends scientific reportage with engaging, illustrative anecdotes about his own beloved cat, Augusta, to explore and illuminate the secrets and enigmas of her kind. As it begins, The Inner Life...

Barbara Kingsolver has entertained and touched the lives of legions of readers with her critically acclaimed and bestselling novels The Bean Trees, Animal Dreams, and Pigs in Heaven. In these twenty-five newly conceived essays, she returns once again to her favored literary terrain to explore...

Cosmic Convergence invites you to expand your horizons and question your assumptions. For in the presence of walk-ins, starseeds, and hybrids, we may unlock the mysteries of the universe and find the seeds of our awakening.

From rabbits to rhinos! Have fun with practical application and get "mental" with behavior science. Animal training expert Barbara Heidenreich helps you solve your behavior problems and reach your training goals.

What Are the Chances? reveals how psychology and neuroscience explain the significance of the idea of luck. Barbara Blatchley explores how people react to random events in a range of circumstances, examining the evidence that the belief in luck helps us cope with a lack of control. She tells the stories of lucky and unlucky people as well as the accidental discoveries that fundamentally changed what we know about the brain.

As people come to understand more about animals' inner lives, we feel a growing compassion, a desire to better their lives. But how do we translate this compassion into helping other creatures, both those that are and are not our pets? Bringing together the latest science with heartfelt storytelling, Animals' Best Friends reveals the opportunities we have in everyday life to help animals in our homes, in the wild, in zoos, and in science labs, as well as those considered to be food.

🎙️ Bright Horse & HoundI’m Barbara J. Hardman, a Clinical Animal Behaviourist with a BSc in Zoology (Hons) and an MSc in Equine Science (Distinction). I’ve published research in equine behaviour and spent years in clinical research and pharmaceuticals before setting up my own practice.The Bright Horse & Hound Podcast is where I share bite-sized episodes on canine and equine behaviour. Each one links back to my written blogs, offering accessible insights into the science and background of behaviour.This is very much a labour of love, a way to bring together my academic background, ...

Dr. Barbara Sturm is a German aesthetics doctor, widely renowned for her anti-inflammatory philosophy and her non-surgical anti-aging skin treatments. She is passionate about helping people to feel and look their best – whatever their age. In this brand new podcast, Dr. Sturm shares valuable conversations with exciting industry leaders and experts in the fields of ageing, health, nutrition and beauty.The first four episodes are focused on the menopause and the challenges it can bring and are co-hosted by Mariella Frostrup, author of Cracking The Menopause and founder of the #...

Stories are powerful. They stir our emotions and effect our behaviors. Fictitious Truths presents captivating stories to catch your ear, stir your emotions and encourage you to act. Beginning with Lucy's Story, characters are created from the collective lives of the abused and neglected children I have worked with in addition to the true life stories of myself and my ten biological sisters. Each episode with beguile you. Interviews with survivors of child abuse and discussions regarding the subject matter are presented in many episodes, but following the live of a young child has the most ...

Der Budrich-Podcast: Ihr Wissensvorsprung in den Sozial- und Erziehungswissenschaften Sie forschen in den Sozial- und Erziehungswissenschaften und möchten Ihre Karriere vorantreiben? Dann ist der Budrich-Podcast genau das Richtige für Sie! Wir bieten Ihnen spannende Einblicke in aktuelle Forschungsprojekte aus Erziehungswissenschaft, Gender Studies, Politikwissenschaft, Sozialer Arbeit und Soziologie. Erfahren Sie mehr über brisante Themen wie Verschwörungstheorien oder die gesellschaftliche Verantwortung von Politikwissenschaftler*innen. Hören Sie Interviews mit führenden ...

Human efforts to move crops from one place to another have been a key driving force in history. Crops have been on the move for millennia, from wildlands into fields, from wetlands to dry zones, from one imperial colony to another. This book is a bold but approachable attempt to redefine historical inquiry based on the “cropscape”: the assemblage of people, places, creatures, technologies, and other elements that form around a crop.

Science 🎙️ Featuring Anderson Cooper & Barbara Walters - Lengua Viva PodcastWelcome to the "Lengua Viva Podcast," where science meets storytelling in the most engaging way! Hosted by the renowned Anderson Cooper and Barbara Walters, each episode dives into the exciting world of science, unraveling its wonders and complexities.Explore a wide spectrum of scientific topics, from the intricate dance of atoms to the expansive reaches of the cosmos. Whether delving into groundbreaking discoveries, technological innovations, or the enduring mysteries of our universe, Anderson and Barbara bring ...

How do individuals decide whether to accept human causes of climate change, vaccinate their children against childhood diseases, or practice social distancing during a pandemic? Democracies depend on educated citizens who can make informed decisions for the benefit of their health and wellbeing, as well as their communities, nations, and planet.

Auch in Ihren Daten stecken wertvolle Informationen! Möchten Sie mit Daten Ihre Produkte schneller entwickeln? Ihre Versuche effizienter auswerten? Ihre Prozesse besser verstehen und optimieren? Dann ist dieser Podcast für Sie. Barbara Bredner berät und begleitet seit 2003 Menschen in der Industrie bei der Datenauswertung in Forschung und Entwicklung, Prozess Engineering und Qualitätsmanagement. In ihrem Podcast erklärt sie, wie Sie eigene Daten auswerten und gezielt nutzen können. Sie gibt Tipps für solide und nachvollziehbare Analysen, damit Sie mit größerer Sicherheit und Klarheit ...

Ever wonder how science and culture intertwine in the most unexpected ways? 🌍🔬 The Curious Circuit takes you on a deep dive into fascinating topics, connecting the dots between discovery, innovation, and the human experience.🔎 New episodes every two weeks—because curiosity never sleeps!In the first episode Dr James Richardson takes us on a journey of discovery from his early days as an undergraduate in the University of Leicester, to postgraduate studies in Kew Gardens and the University of Edinburgh, combined with projects across Africa, Asia and Latin America. In his early work he...

This podcast is about recruiting, supporting, and retaining family and consumer science (FCS) educators in the modern day home economics class. We have candid conversations, stories and share valuable resources that help us succeed in our classroom this includes classroom management, promoting FCS in schools and communities, class culture, and life skills.