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As a botanist and professor of plant ecology, Robin Wall Kimmerer has spent a career learning how to ask questions of nature using the tools of science. As a Potawatomi woman, she learned from elders, family, and history that the Potawatomi, as well as a majority of other cultures indigenous to this land, consider plants and animals to be our oldest teachers.

This insider's look at inherited wealth in the United States explores the complex meanings of money and success in American society with a new introduction that examines whether America's privileged class will be willing or able to play a leadership role in the twenty-first century.

Human beings are primates, and primates are political animals. Our brains, therefore, are designed not just to hunt and gather but also to help us get ahead socially, often via deception and self-deception. But while we may be self-interested schemers, we benefit by pretending otherwise. The less we know about our own ugly motives, the better - and thus, we don't like to talk, or even think, about the extent of our selfishness. This is "the elephant in the brain".

An energizing case for hope about the climate comes from Rebecca Solnit, called “the voice of the resistance” by the New York Times, and climate activist Thelma Young Lutunatabua, along with a chorus of voices calling on us to rise to the moment. Not Too Late is the book for anyone who is despondent, defeatist, or unsure about climate change and seeking answers. As the contributors to this volume make clear, the future will be decided by whether we act in the present—and we must act to counter institutional inertia, fossil fuel interests, and political obduracy. T

Featuring a new preface by feminist icon Gloria Steinem, and a new foreword by Salamishah Tillet, PhD, Rutgers University Professor of African American Studies and Creative Writing “Essential. . . . It is nonpolemical, lucid, and speaks eloquently not only to the victims of acquaintance rape...

An Ethnographer's Lens

My father was my hero. His untimely death left me shattered, questioning my faith, and afraid to be in this world without him. I am now in a space that I want to share his stories -keep his legacy alive. If you can relate, I want to hear your father’s story too.

The Infinite Monkey Cage, the legendary BBC Radio 4 programme, brings you this irreverent celebration of scientific marvels. Join us on a hectic leap through the grand and bizarre ideas conjured up by human imagination, from dark matter to consciousness via neutrinos and earthworms. Professor...

What is feminism? In this short, accessible primer, Bell Hooks explores the nature of feminism and its positive promise to eliminate sexism, sexist exploitation, and oppression. With her characteristic clarity and directness, Hooks encourages readers to see how feminism can touch and change their lives - to see that feminism is for everybody.

The Middle East is notoriously complex and difficult. This compact book on the topic by the University of Oxford's leading expert does not shirk the challenge. Organised thematically, and dealing with all the pivotal issues in the region, from oil and religion to gender and conflict, this comprehensive primer is both easy-to-read and full of insight. Stuffed with historical background, real-life examples, profiles of key figures from Nasser to Gadaffi, and even popular jokes from the area.

In Teaching to Transgress, Bell Hooks - writer, teacher, and insurgent black intellectual - writes about a new kind of education, education as the practice of freedom. Teaching students to "transgress" against racial, sexual, and class boundaries in order to achieve the gift of freedom is, for Hooks, the teacher's most important goal. Bell Hooks speakes to the heart of education today: how can we rethink teaching practices in the age of multiculturalism? What do we do about teachers who do not want to teach, and students who do not want to learn? How should we deal with racism and sexism in the classroom? Full of passion and politics, Teaching to Transgress combines a practical knowledge of the classroom with a deeply felt connection to the world of emotions and feelings. This is the rare book about teachers and students that dares to raise questions about eros and rage, grief and reconciliation, and the future of teaching itself.

Robin Bates trifft Menschen.Echte Gespräche mit echten Menschen – mitten aus dem Leben. Robin spricht mit Leuten in ganz unterschiedlichen Lebenslagen: mal zum Lachen, mal zum Nachdenken, mal zum Weinen. Hier kannst du dich Zurücklehnen, Mitfühlen und Entspannen.

Et si le sport révélait bien plus que des performances ?Bienvenue dans Horizon Handisport, le podcast qui explore les parcours, les défis et les réalités de celles et ceux qui font vivre le handisport au quotidien.Ici, pas de filtres, pas de clichés : chaque épisode donne la parole à des athlètes, des entraîneurs, des experts ou des bénévoles. Des voix singulières, authentiques, qui racontent ce que le handisport change dans une vie, dans un regard, dans une société.Le handisport n’est pas un sport à part. C’est un univers exigeant, engagé, riche d’émotions, de ...

Every year, thousands of students from around the world come to Canada, Australia, the U.K., and the U.S. for an immersive, educational experience. Helping them to get the most of their overseas adventure are the homestay families who open their hearts and homes to these students. But beyond the usual tips on meal preparation and culture shock, what does it take to have success as a homestay family? If you’re ready to ask deeper questions, this collection of stories and guidance has your answers.

Was wird? - Der politsche Hoffungspodcast von Marcel Hopp, Sophie Koch und Robin Mesaroch – ab jetzt regelmäßig für euch am Start! Inmitten dieser herausfordernden, politischen bewegenden Zeiten wollen wir zu Dritt und auch mit spannenden Gästen über die großen Fragen sprechen: Wie geht’s weiter? Wo finden wir Hoffnung? Und wie gestalten wir gemeinsam unsere Zukunft? „Was wird?“ gibt es ab Dezember als Videopodcast auf YouTube – und natürlich überall dort, wo es Podcasts gibt! Folge uns auch auf Instagram: Marcel: https://www.instagram.com/hopp_stagram Sophie: https://...

A Continuous Struggle is a political biography of one of the most important—if since forgotten—revolutionary figures of the twentieth century in the United States. Martin Sostre (1923-2015) was a Black Puerto Rican from East Harlem who became a politicized prisoner and jailhouse lawyer, winning cases in the early 1960s that helped secure the constitutional rights of incarcerated people.

Join me, Robin, on a journey beyond the typical travel stories. This podcast is about the profound connections, unexpected lessons, and transformative moments that happen when we step outside our comfort zones. Each episode dives into raw, honest conversations with fellow travelers, adventurers, and wanderers, exploring how travel changes us, challenges our perspectives, and reveals the beauty of human connection. These deep talks will inspire you to see the world and yourself differently. Pack your curiosity and tune in for soulful stories from all over the world?✨

"Uncover the Inspiring Life of Robin Roberts: An Immersive Audio BiographyJoin us on a captivating journey through the remarkable life of Robin Roberts, the beloved journalist and television personality. In this engaging podcast, we delve deep into her inspiring story, uncovering the triumphs, challenges, and personal insights that have shaped her extraordinary career and resilient spirit.Narrated with meticulous detail and emotional resonance, "Robin Roberts Audio Biography" offers listeners an intimate glimpse into the life of this trailblazing woman. From her humble beginnings in the Deep ...

In der allerersten Folge von "ROBINS HOOD" ist Robin zu Gast bei D-Bo – seines Zeichens Label-Owner mit Wolfpack, Ersguterjunge-Gründungsmitglied, Rapper mit Tiefgang, Bushidos ehemals bester Kumpel, Basketballtrainer und Legende im Hip-Hop-Kosmos. Nach seiner Zeit bei Ersguterjunge hat er unter anderem die Karrieren von RAF Camora, KC Rebell, PA Sports, Vega oder Antifuchs mit angeschoben. Auf seinen eigenen Netzwerk-Events bringt er Menschen unterschiedlichster beruflicher und persönlicher Hintergründe zusammen. Im Gespräch gibt D-Bo Einblicke in seine Wohnung, holt ...

Facing the harrowing task of rebuilding a life in the wake of the Holocaust, many Jewish survivors, community and religious leaders, and Allied soldiers viewed marriage between Jewish women and military personnel as a way to move forward after unspeakable loss. Proponents believed that these unions were more than just a ticket out of war-torn Europe: they would help the Jewish people repopulate after the attempted annihilation of European Jewry.