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American Libraries editor in chief Leonard Kniffel offers a compelling collection of interviews with prominent figures--all of whom have special connections to libraries. From President Barack Obama to actress Julie Andrews; from basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to former First Lady and librarian Laura Bush and many others, stars of literature, politics, entertainment, and the public arena speak with Kniffel about the ways libraries have been critical in their lives.

Back in January 1995 in Los Angeles, California, a Singaporean pornstar named Annabel Chong took cultural rebellion to an extreme, on terms that had never been negotiated before. She was filmed having sex with a long receiving line of men, servicing them 251 times over a ten-hour period to set a new world record: The World’s Biggest Gangbang.

Early in 1968, a nuclear-armed Soviet submarine sank in the waters off Hawaii, hundreds of miles closer to American shores than it should have been. Compelling evidence strongly suggests that the sub sank while attempting to fire a nuclear missile.

A family podcast that talks about personal adventures, family craziness, school life and their world in Houston.

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Can a song trigger a murder? Can a poem spark a riot? Can a book divide a people? Away from the gaze of mainstream urban media, across India's dusty, sleepy towns, a brand of popular culture is quietly seizing the imagination of millions, on the internet and off it. From catchy songs with...

"Johnny Boy" Gotti burst onto the national scene after a double murder catapulted him to the top of the Gambino family, the largest and most feared Mafia family in the USA. Gene Mustain and Jerry Capeci reveal the man behind the headlines.

In YouTubers: How YouTube Shook Up TV and Created a New Generation of Stars, author Chris Stokel-Walker delves into the world of YouTube influencers and the impact they have had on entertainment and media. Focusing on the rise of YouTubers as a new breed of celebrities, Stokel-Walker explores the evolution of the platform from a simple video-sharing site to a powerhouse of influence and creativity.

From journalist and author of An Ordinary Age, an examination, dismantling, and reconstruction of ambition, where burnout is the symptom of our holiest sin: the lonely way we strive. Ambition—the want, the hunger, the need to achieve—is woven into America’s fabric from the first...

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It all began when, viewing the breathless preparations for independent India's 60th birthday celebrations - and poised then on her own sixth decade - Shobhaa De was struck by the thought: 'Surely my life has taken the same trajectory as the country's?' In an intimate confession to her readers...

The stars and constellations are among the few remaining objects that appear to us just as they appeared to our distant ancestors. From anywhere on Earth, a person may view the celestial panorama simply by stepping outside at night and gazing upward. This nonfiction narrative presents the tales of the 48 classical constellations, compiled from literature spanning a thousand years from Homer to Claudius Ptolemy. These age-old tales have captured the human imagination from ancient times to the present.

Soil and Stars is a podcast exploring our interconnectedness and unique roles within the web of life. Our host, Emily Hall (she/her), is your guide for asking big questions about the mysteries of life. Tune in for fascinating conversations about astrology, Earth-honoring spirituality, creativity, worldbuilding, healing, mysticism, and so much more. Each episode is intended to awaken our minds, open our hearts, and remind us that we are made of soil and stars.

🌟 Star Women Rising Hosted by Melinda | Part of the Chickology™ Podcast Collective We grew up on fairytales that told us to wait for rescue — to be quiet, pretty, and patient until our “happily ever after” arrived. But real women don’t live in glass slippers. We rise from the ashes, speak the truth, and create our own magic. Star Women Rising is where ancient wisdom meets modern awakening. Hosted by Melinda, this podcast tears down the myths that have limited women for generations and lights the fire of remembrance — of who we are, what we carry, and how powerful we’ve ...

Madame Clairevoyant's Guide to the Stars has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher...

A retelling of the classic myths and timeless tales by bestselling author Annette Giesecke that underlie the 88 named constellations in the night sky--from Andromeda to Orion to Ursa Major. Classical Mythology of the Constellations is a stargazer's guide to the wondrous stories of the gods...

One Star World Tour is a podcast that dives into the worst hotel experiences from around the globe. Each episode takes real one-star reviews showcasing terrible service, bizarre rules, broken amenities, and stays so bad they’re almost unbelievable. With humor, curiosity, and a dose of sympathy for weary travelers, the show explores what went wrong, how it could’ve been avoided, and what these disasters say about travel culture. From sketchy roadside motels to “luxury” resorts gone completely off the rails, One Star World Tour proves that sometimes the most memorable trips are the ones ...

Embrace the inner child, the star within ✨

Look out for Julie's new book, The Almost Legendary Morris Sisters. From bestselling author Julie Klam comes a lively and engaging exploration of celebrity: why celebrities fascinate us, what it means to be famous today, and why celebrities are so important. “When I was young I was convinced...

From the Savage Henry Comedy Club!Hosted by award-winning chef and crackerjack researcher Madison Lopez and Savage Henry Magazine and Savage Henry Comedy Club founder Chris Durant.Guests bring in three things from the Internet they love and can be reviewed (album, movie, restaurant etc.) and Madison researches and reads one star reviews.Guests include comedians, DJs, chefs, weirdos, cool people and a bunch of others.