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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.

In this moving account, Peter Korn explores the nature and rewards of creative practice. We follow his search for meaning as an Ivy-educated child of the middle class who finds employment as a novice carpenter on Nantucket, transitions to self-employment as a designer and maker of fine furniture, takes a turn at teaching and administration at Colorado's Anderson Ranch Arts Center, and then founds a school in Maine: the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship, an internationally respected nonprofit institution.

Brought to you by Penguin. Including conversations with Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Steven Pinker, Matt Ridley and more, this is an essential guide to the most exciting ideas of our time and their proponents from our most brilliant science communicator. This audio edition also includes Richard Dawkins...

In accessible language and with periodic references to Star Trek, motorcycle daredevils, and near-classic movies of the '80s, developmental molecular biologist John Medina explores the neurological and evolutionary factors that drive teenage behavior and can affect both achievement and engagement. Then he proposes a research-supported counterattack: a bold redesign of educational practices and learning environments to deliberately develop teens' cognitive capacity to manage their emotions, plan, prioritize, and focus.

The distinguished American civil rights leader, W. E. B. DuBois first published these fiery essays, sketches, and poems individually in 1920 in the Atlantic, the Journal of Race Development, and other periodicals. Reflecting the author's ideas as a politician, historian, and artist, this volume has long moved and inspired readers with its militant cry for social, political, and economic reform. It is essential reading for all students of African American history.

The slap you in your face, stop you in your tracks, colour run from your face moment that changed everything.

Welcome to The After Party - where real stories are shared after the noise dies down. Every other Tuesday, we invite a guest to talk openly about their experience with neurodivergence, how it’s impacted their life, and the journey that led them to where they are today. Together, we explore coping strategies, personal growth, and the moments that make us feel seen. Whether you’re neurodivergent yourself or here to learn, this podcast is about connection, understanding, and shared experience.

You just arrived... where messy meets meaningful. Prepare to tumble through a wild jungle of ideas, stories & everyday moments that make life worth living. It's raw, it's thoughtful, it's wonderfully weird & most importantly, it's always real. Expect bursts of creativity, tangents that make you wonder if you’re still on the same planet & tiny soulful moments that hit just right. It’s a ride through the unexpected where spontaneity bumps into structure, laughter sneaks in & maybe... just maybe, you'll find a little clarity in the beautiful mess.

When Betsey Stockton was a child, she was "given, as a slave" to the household of Rev. Ashbel Green, a prominent pastor and later the president of what is now Princeton University. Although she never went to school, she devoured the books in Green's library. After being emancipated, she used that education to benefit other people of color, first in Hawai'i as a missionary, then Philadelphia, and, for the last three decades of her life, Princeton—a college town with a genteel veneer that never fully hid its racial hostility.

The Education of John Adams is the first biography of John Adams by a biographer with legal training. It examines his origins in colonial Massachusetts, his education, and his struggle to choose a career and define a place for himself in colonial society.

Throughout the 1990s, Prince feuded with his record label, Warner Bros., over his rights as an independent recording artist - and made some of the most brilliant music of his career. During that time, Jim Walsh covered Prince for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and wrote about him passionately, thoughtfully, exhaustively. Here, in real-time, is that coverage: a look back at Prince in the '90s. Walsh's newly unearthed interviews, essays, columns, and reviews make Gold Experience an essential slice of history.

Hunger of Memory is the story of Mexican-American Richard Rodriguez, who begins his schooling in Sacramento, California, knowing just 50 words of English, and concludes his university studies in the stately quiet of the reading room of the British Museum. Here is the poignant journey of a "minority student" who pays the cost of his social assimilation and academic success with a painful alienation - from his past, his parents, his culture - and so describes the high price of "making it" in middle-class America.

In this podcast, Dr. Jess Kapp unites storytelling and science to tell the tales of Earth through its geology. Join us as she explores everything from glaciation and fault zones throughout geologic time from the Hadean to Holocene.

Rank-based abuse, or rankism, is as old as time, and takes its toll on everyone. Topics explored in this dialogue include: how you can stop the exploitation of rank, ways to address rankism in your life, how rankism relates to freedom and democracy, why rankism is often unconscious behavior, and how rankism connects to addiction.

Welcome to the Science on Trial Podcast, where justice and science intersect to create a world of fairness and truth. Are you fascinated by the use of science in the legal system? Do you believe in the power of evidence-based justice? Are you curious about the behind-the-scenes work of scientists, lawyers, and activists striving to ensure that science is used correctly and ethically in the courtroom? If so, this podcast is for you! Join us as we dive deep into the heart of our Lucy Letby campaign, advocating for an appeal on her conviction. We'll explore the compelling case and the critical ...

In the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, at Liverpool John Moores University, we pride ourselves on equipping students with the tools, experience and insight to explore careers in or out of sport. We talk with former students about their journey from their course at LJMU into the world of employment. Here there's lots of good advice and top tips for prospective, current and former students.If you want to know what our courses are like..If you want to know where these might lead you..If you want to know what being a student in the school is like... We have it all for you here!

The Candid Sustainability Podcast aims to explore what sustainability looks like in real life. No fancy terms, no pressure to be perfect, just honest conversations about how people try ( and sometimes fail) to live a little lighter on the planet. Whether it's about recycling wins, cultural quirks, or learning how to grow basil without killing it, this podcast keeps it real, relatable, and a little bit cheeky, because saving the world shouldn't feel like homework! :D Honest reflections on trying, failing, and still caring about the planet.

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You possess the power to change your life. In this first ever episode, we dive into the science and spiritual sides of creating your life through shifting your mindset. Start shifting your thoughts today! (My very first episode be gentle on me...I have set my mind to getting better each week!😉)

你好！Whether you're saying 'nihao' for the first time or debating China's tech trends in Mandarin – welcome to Chinese Around You, where language meets living culture! As a TESOL educator & CATTI-certified translator with 10,000+ teaching hours, I’ve seen learners struggle with two things: 1️⃣ Finding materials that grow with their level (from HSK1 beginners to HSK6+ advanced learners) 2️⃣ Understanding the ‘why’ behind Chinese habits– not just the language, but the culture that shapes it That’s why every episode gives you: ✅ Multi-level nuggets: HSK words ...