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Merchants of Doubt has been praised—and attacked—around the world, for reasons easy to understand. This book tells, with “brutal clarity” (Huffington Post), the disquieting story of how a loose-knit group of high-level scientists and scientific advisers, with deep connections in politics and industry, ran effective campaigns to mislead the public and deny well-established scientific knowledge over four decades.

How can we fix what we can't see? The norms crushing innovation—and our joy—are finally made visible. All 24 of them. In Our Best Work, Nilofer Merchant names the 24 invisible norms—born of hierarchy, control, and a worn-out model of capitalism—that limit us all. Along the way, she...

Author Stewart Gordon has fashioned a fascinating and unique look at Asia from AD 700 to 1500, a time when Asia was the world, by describing the personal journeys of Asia's many travelers - the merchants who traded spices along the Silk Road, the apothecaries who exchanged medicine and knowledge from China to the Middle East, and the philosophers and holy men who crossed continents to explore and exchange ideas, books, science, and culture. 

From a bestselling author with unprecedented access to Pope Francis, an investigative look at the recent financial scandals at the highest levels of the Vatican A veritable war is waging in the Church: on one side, there is Pope Francis’s strong message for one church of the poor and all; on...

Dive into the insightful letters penned by John Graham, the esteemed head of Graham & Company, a prominent pork-packing firm in Chicago, affectionately known on Change as Old Gorgon Graham. These correspondence pieces, directed to his son, Pierrepont, humorously nicknamed Piggy, offer a unique glimpse into the world of business, father-son dynamics, and the values of hard work. George Horace Lorimer, a distinguished American journalist and author, brilliantly captures this blend of wit and wisdom in his writing.

William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice was probably written between 1596 and 1598, and was printed with the comedies in the First Folio of 1623. Bassanio, an impoverished gentleman, uses the credit of his friend, the merchant Antonio, to borrow money from a wealthy associate. Antonio pledges to pay Shylock a pound of flesh if he defaults on the loan, which Bassanio will use to woo a rich heiress, Portia. View our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: www.solgood.org/subscribeThis is a Librivox Recording. All Librivox recordings are ...

In this captivating work of utopian science fiction from the Victorian era, authored by the remarkable duo known as Two Women of the West—Alice Ilgenfritz Jones and Ella Marchant—a man embarks on an extraordinary journey to Mars. There, he uncovers a utopian world that mirrors Earth in some respects yet diverges dramatically in others. Most notably, the liberties afforded to women in this Martian society are far beyond what his own world can offer. This intriguing narrative, imagined by two pioneering American women of the 19th century, invites listeners to explore themes of ...

Hear journalists Douglas Farah and Stephen Braun, and film critic David Edelstein, on this edition of Fresh Air. Farah and Braun have collaborated on a new book about Russian weapons supplier Victor Bout. Bout emerged from the Cold War with easy access to the massive inventories of weapons and ammunition built up by the Soviets.

"Baat Kardi" is the spiritual successor of my first podcast "Project Manchala", it is a platform to talk about anything and everything. It is giving myself the opportunity to continue sharing and to continue telling stories.

True Crime Podcast reinvestigating the notorious Nugan Hand Bank and its alleged activities, including gun-running and money laundering for the drug traffickers and the CIA. In the process, the author uncovers the new identity and whereabouts of one of the world's most elusive corporate fugitives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to More Than a Merchant Mariner's Wife: Empowering merchant mariner partners to reconnect with themselves and unite with each other. This is a place where people whose partners are at sea can find support, connection, and empowerment. I help partners of merchant mariners navigate their unique lifestyle so they can feel supported and understood while thriving. After living this crazy life as a daughter or wife of Merchant Mariners my whole life, I have some stories! I'm also a mom of 3 so if you’re looking for someone who understands the ins and outs of this lifestyle and the ...

The Chai Sessions podcast with Judi Farrell shares the magic of chai and chat at Merchant City Yoga Glasgow wherever you are. Each episode Judi is joined by a special guest from our MCY family to chat about all things yoga. Listen with a cuppa to inspiring conversation exploring the fullness of yoga as a whole hearted practice and how it can help us navigate the modern lives we live today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Narrated entries from Claire’s Diary tell insider stories from the international wine business. Travel with her to uncover the mysteries behind the creation and acquisition of luxury goods from vintage wines to high fashion. Claire joins a group of unique women at The Wine Merchant in their work to fix the problems of the rich and catch the thieves. Her writing is so brilliantly descriptive that you will feel as though you’re in Claire’s pocket walking through the vineyards or sitting in her cafe with Remi the wolfhound. More @YourCoolAunts.com

Couched is a podcast series that lets you in on what leading cultural influencers and psychoanalysts are thinking about society today. We will feature conversations with artists, scientists, and change-makers about our current political climate, social justice, and our struggles to find sanity in an increasingly uncertain world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Concealing nothing, WASATAS is exactly as it seems: Words and Sentences About Things and Stuff. Join co-hosts Anthony and Gavin on an encyclopedic adventure through word associated thoughts and themes, both relevant and inconsequential. There are truly no rules, or redos, in this completely unscripted and unstructured podcast where literally anything and everything is on the table.

Tea with Merchants Quay gives a behind the scenes look at the work of MQI, the Irish national homeless and addiction charity, through interviews with staff about their experiences on the front lines helping Ireland's most vulnerable people.

When is the last time you sat down & had a raw, unfiltered, uncut, soul searching, agree to disagree conversation?. We 2 Can Make it Alright Live! examines thought-provoking, controversial topics with a mixture of guests within music, society, culture, and world events. To inform, educate, edify, be brutually honest regarding what is transpiring globally. Pull up and LET'S SHO' NUFF TALK . Live @ 5:00pm EST every Wednesday Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tara-s-merchant7/support

Operation Status Quo covers social issues affecting high school students and their communities across the U.S, such as sexual violence, racism, and mass incarceration. The host, Aqil, is a high school junior from Atlanta who hopes to communicate with other students and inspire them to use their voices in tackling these problems.

Just because we are Christians, doesn't mean that we don't have a viewpoint when it comes to pop culture, politics, race relation, finances, business, and yes even the church and ministry in general. Many people are fearful to speak what they believe or think because it may go against the grain of traditional thought. Well welcome to Epic Thoughts, a show were people are not afraid to speak from the heart and talk about the hard things surrounding our culture. Co-hosts Rohmon Merchant, and Karla and Rufus "IV" Finlayson, debate and break down all subjects current and relative affect people ...