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Lee Hood did that rarest of things. He enabled scientists to see things they couldn't see before and do things they hadn't dreamed of doing. Scientists can now sequence complete human genomes in a day, setting in motion a revolution that is personalizing medicine. Hood, a son of the American West, was an unlikely candidate to transform biology. But with ferocious drive, he led a team at Caltech that developed the automated DNA sequencer, the tool that paved the way for the Human Genome Project.

Two sisters living on opposite sides of the world talking womanhood, sisterhood, parenthood - and everything in between.

These five stories, written and read by Gerald Durrell himself, are taken from his books Birds, Beasts and Relatives and Fillets of Plaice. They were recorded on Jersey in 1985 and are used by kind permission of the Estate of Gerald Durrell.

In his memoirs, Willy Beckel describes many aspects of everyday life that shaped the lives of children and young people during the German Empire in the years around 1912. They remain exciting to read, as they describe a world long gone that still has relevance today. The life of an urban extended family, usually taking centre stage, is not omitted from this homage to his parents, which recounts many major events in Leipzig during the imperial era. His memoirs are good intellectual and timeless food for thought.

Welcome to The Hood! A place where authenticity reigns supreme, and keeping it real is the only rule! Hosted by Reema Bakri, each episode brings together a wild mix of guests from the hood —artists, entrepreneurs, and everyone in between. Get ready for raw, unfiltered chats about life, struggles, wins, and all the messy stuff in the middle. No topic is off-limits, and each episode will leave you feeling inspired and understood. Tune in for some genuine, thought-provoking vibes!Don't forget to like and follow our channel for more episodes & clips! It makes a huge difference! تابعوا ...

A look into Los Angeles' most notorious gangsters and interesting stories. *If you would like to support the podcast, donations through cash-app are appreciated: $HOODPOLITICS1 *For business or serious concerns regarding an episode, please contact me through email: therealhoodpolitics@gmail.com

This House of Grief is a heartbreaking audiobook by one of Australia's most admired authors. Anyone can see the place where the children died. You take the Princes Highway past Geelong, and keep going west in the direction of Colac. Late in August 2006, soon after I had watched a magistrate commit Robert Farquharson to stand trial before a jury on three charges of murder, I headed out that way on a Sunday morning, across the great volcanic plain.

Kentucky State Representative Charles Booker tells the improbable story of his journey from one of the poorest neighborhoods in the country to a political career forging new alliances among forgotten communities across the New South and beyond. “Charles Booker is a rising leader in our nation...

Girlz 'n the Hood is the unsentimental, moving, and surprisingly humorous account of a girl and her 10 siblings who grew up in one of the roughest neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Mary’s mother was a fierce matriarch, a single mom who raised 11 children with the help of welfare checks and a firearm hidden in her bra.

We cover true crime in the Black Community

The day my father was diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer, I decided to go and find him a miracle. Do Not Go Gentle is a transporting memoir about Ann Hood’s quest to find a cure, if not an outright miracle, that would cure her father’s cancer. Her “spiritual Odyssey, with a secret history all its own” would take her from Rhode Island to El Santuario de Chimayo, New Mexico, in search of dirt reputed to contain astonishing healing powers.

In Knitting Yarns, twenty-seven writers tell stories about how knitting healed, challenged, or helped them to grow. Poignant, funny, and moving, Knitting Yarns is sure to delight knitting enthusiasts and lovers of literature alike.

London Bambi is the charismatic host of The Hood Debutante podcast, where he fearlessly delves into his personal experiences and explores life’s most intriguing topics. With a unique perspective and a captivating storytelling style, London uses the pillars of conflict resolution - man versus environment, man versus machine, man versus man, and man versus himself - to shed light on the complexities of the human experience. Born and raised in the vibrant city/suburbs of the Chicago, London Bambi has witnessed firsthand the struggles and triumphs that shape individuals and communities. Drawing ...

In this podcast, i’ll be sharing my personal experiences and current situations about growing up in the hood. Along with co-host and guest appearances, I’m trying to show our younger generation , that just because you come from poverty,low income, ghetto, etc, it does not make you a product of your environment. You can accomplish anything you set your mind on. I stand out in every environment that I'm in or have been and yet I have overcome many obstacles in and out of the hood. Here on this podcast I want to help anyone going through LIFE PERIOD, so kick back and enjoy.

In this warm collection of personal essays and recipes, best-selling author Ann Hood nourishes both our bodies and our souls. From her Italian-American childhood through raising and feeding a growing family and cooking with her new husband, food writer Michael Ruhlman, Ann Hood has long appreciated the power of a good meal. Hood details recipes and more in Kitchen Yarns, along with tales of loss and starting from scratch, family love, and feasts with friends, and how the perfect meal is one that tastes like home.

Realest Conversations on earth with Murderers, Drug Attics, Criminal Lawyers, Pastors, Homeless, Activist ETC.... City Of Angels we on!!! We do a live stream on YouTube ”HOOD STOCKS”

The rhythm, ritual, and pleasure of knitting are celebrated in this new collection for lovers of both knitting and literature. In Knitting Pearls, two dozen writers write about the transformative and healing powers of knitting. Lily King remembers the year her family lived in Italy, and a knitted hat that helped her daughter adjust to her new home. Laura Lippman explores how converting to Judaism changed not only Christmas but also her mother's gift of a knitted stocking.

In 1978, in the tailwind of the golden age of air travel, flight attendants were the epitome of glamor and sophistication. Fresh out of college and hungry to experience the world―and maybe, one day, write about it―Ann Hood joined their ranks. After a grueling job search, Hood survived TWA’s rigorous Breech Training Academy and learned to evacuate seven kinds of aircraft, deliver a baby, mix proper cocktails, administer oxygen, and stay calm no matter what the situation.

Welcome to "Hood Politics," the podcast where raw truth meets Philly grit, hosted by none other than recording artist Blizzy B Pacco! Join us as we dive deep into the heart of the urban community, tackling an array of topics ranging from music industry beefs to the harsh realities of violence plaguing our streets.With the unapologetic delivery of a Philadelphian, Blizzy B Pacco fearlessly dissects the intricacies of urban life, offering candid insights, gritty anecdotes, and unfiltered commentary. From exploring the dynamics of street culture to shedding light on the untold stories of ...

Look around you at all the people connecting and socializing. And you are just standing here alone, like a social reject, again. Nobody likes you. Why would they want someone like you around? For years, social anxiety whispered its way into Natasha Daniels' mind and quietly sabotaged her life...