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Singer-songwriter. Trailblazer. Mastermind. The Beatles of her generation. From her genre-busting rise in country music as a teenager to the economic juggernaut that is the Eras Tour, Taylor Swift has blazed a path that is uniquely hers. But how exactly has she managed to scale her success—multiple times—while dominating an industry that cycles through artists and stars like fashion trends? How has she managed to make and remake herself time and again while remaining true to her artistic vision?

“Engrossing and suspenseful." —The New York Times “Expertly pulls readers in.” —The Guardian “Smith sharply chronicles the revolutionary moment.” — Financial Times The origin story of the post-truth age: the candid inside tale of two online media rivals, Nick Denton of Gawker...

The Genius Party Podcast is a celebration of creativity, curiosity, and the people who bring bold ideas to life. We explore the minds of artists and other creatives in the community by sitting down with them for fun and thought provoking conversations that go beyond the surface. Through these discussions, we seek to understand who they are, what drives them, and the experiences that shape their work. From creative process to personal philosophy, we dig into their stories, struggles, and inspirations behind the art. At The Genius Party Podcast, it's not just about what they create—it's about ...

One hundred and ten years ago, Maria Montessori, the first female physician in Italy, devised a very different method of educating children, based on her observations of how they naturally learn. In Montessori, Angeline Stoll Lillard shows that science has finally caught up with Maria Montessori. Lillard presents the research behind nine insights that are foundations of Montessori education, describing how each of these insights is applied in the Montessori classroom.

Life is boring: filled with meetings and traffic, errands and emails. Nothing we'd ever call fun. But what if we've gotten fun wrong? In Play Anything, visionary game designer and philosopher Ian Bogost shows how we can overcome our daily anxiety; transforming the boring, ordinary world around us into one of endless, playful possibilities. The key to this playful mindset lies in discovering the secret truth of fun and games.

Unravel the mind of a genius in this captivating audio biography of Albert Einstein. Delve into the life, work, and revolutionary theories of the man who reshaped our understanding of the cosmos.Walk with Einstein through his journey:From humble beginnings to scientific stardom: Witness the young Einstein's intellectual prowess blossom, leading him to groundbreaking discoveries like the theory of relativity.Revolutionizing physics: Explore the impact of Einstein's groundbreaking theories, including his work on space, time, gravity, and the nature of light.Beyond the equations: Discover ...

Un ciclo di podcast della Federazione Regionale Piemontese AICCRE (Associazione Italiana per il Consiglio dei Comuni e delle Regioni d’Europa), realizzato grazie al contributo della Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Torino, in partenariato con Associazione Preziosa Ets, con il sostegno della Città di Settimo Torinese e la collaborazione di ALI Piemonte – Autonomie Locali Italiane e del LAboratorio di POlitiche dell’Università di Torino.A cura di Davide Rigallo, Maria Peano, Stefania Barzon e Stefano Chicco. Regia e interviste: Gian Mario Gillio.

One in five people in the United States lives with a disability. Some disabilities are visible, others less apparent—but all are underrepresented in media and popular culture. Now, just in time for the thirtieth anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, activist Alice Wong brings...

Explore special present by True podcast stories Discover the captivating world of "Expolre Special Present" by Soumya, a true stories podcast exclusively available on Spotify. Immerse yourself in compelling narratives that inspire and resonate, as each episode unveils unique experiences and heartfelt moments. Perfect for those seeking engaging content, this podcast promises to enrich your listening experience and keep you coming back for more. Tune in now and embark on a journey of storytelling like no other.

Today it's routine to take photos from an airplane window, use a camera underwater, watch a movie, or view an X-ray. But the photographic innovations more than a century ago that made such things possible were experimental, revelatory, and sometimes dangerous—and many of the innovators, entrepreneurs, and inventors behind them were memorable eccentrics. In Flashes of Brilliance, writer and photo editor Anika Burgess engagingly blends art, science, and social history to reveal the most dramatic developments in photography from its birth in the 1830s to the early twentieth century.

In a fascinating tour of creativity and the brain, Nancy Andreasen, professor of psychiatry at the University of Iowa and the winner of the National Medal of Science, explores how the human brain achieves creative breakthroughs--in art, literature, music, and science--the role of genes and environment, extraordinary creativity vs. ordinary creativity, and the question of genius and insanity.

In her captivating 1912 novel, Mary Hunter Austin (1868-1934) weaves a tale inspired by her own experiences, bringing to life the struggles of a remarkable woman torn between her public aspirations and private longings. Set against the backdrop of a post-Civil War Midwest, the story follows Olivia Lattimore, a tragic actress navigating the tumultuous waters of romance and art. With poetic insight, Austin delves into the myriad social and economic hurdles that gifted women like Olivia encounter in their quest for self-fulfillment. In a cynical Gilded Age America, she poses a poignant question ...

Hereditary Genius takes you on an enlightening journey through the lives of Britains most exceptional men, grouped by their respective professions. This comprehensive survey uses a range of information sources, from college graduation records to professional reputations, fellowships, and familial connections. Join us as we delve deep into the intriguing findings, insightful observations, and detailed appendices referenced throughout this biographical exploration. - Presented by Leon Harvey

डॉ. एम.एस. स्वामिनाथन (जन्म : कुंभकोणम, ७ ऑगस्ट, इ.स. १९२५ - ) हे भारतातील कृषी शास्त्रज्ञ आहेत. भारतात हरितक्रांती...

Each episode delivers one powerful idea, quote, or mental model explained simply—then challenges the listener to apply it that day.

Basketball is the second-most popular sport in the world - an insanely complicated game built on a combination of athleticism, craftiness, rules, intangibles, and superstardom. However, while it's enjoyable to watch, the real reason it works is because it's a game of culture, art, and all the things that make us human. How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius deconstructs the sport from top to bottom and then puts it back together again, detailing its intricacies through reporting and dozens of interviews with experts.

In this provocative biography, Mary Sarah Bilder looks to the Age of the Constitution to investigate the rise of a radical new idea in the English-speaking world: female genius. Bilder finds the perfect exemplar of this phenomenon in Eliza Harriot Barons O'Connor. Female Genius reconstructs Eliza Harriot's transatlantic life, paying particular attention to her lectures and the academies she founded, inspiring countless young American women to consider a college education and a role in the political forum.

‘A litany of fresh heroes to make the embattled heart sing’ Caitlin Moran ‘Newman is a brilliant writer’ Observer A fresh, opinionated history of all the brilliant women you should have learned about in school but didn’t. For hundreds of years we have heard about the great men of...

We tell girls that they can be anything, so why do 90 percent of Americans believe that geniuses are almost always men? New York Times bestselling journalist and creator and host of the podcast The Gratitude Diaries Janice Kaplan explores the powerful forces that have rigged the system—and...

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