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Vietnam - Culture Smart! outlines the history, culture, and traditions of the Vietnamese. It explains certain deep-seated attitudes, describes some of the social and cultural changes now underway, and gives practical advice on what to expect and how to behave in unfamiliar situations. It aims to help you discover for yourself the warmth and vast potential of this fascinating country and its delightful people. They are open and friendly, with senses of humor and irony, and are frankly curious about the outside world.

“A journey as epic, and varying, as the Silk Road itself...[The Fabric of Civilization is] like a swatch of a Florentine Renaissance brocade: carefully woven, the technique precise, the colors a mix of shade and shine and an accurate representation of the whole cloth” (The New York Times)...

Since the late 1980s the dominant theory of human origins has been that a "cognitive revolution" (c. 50,000 years ago) led to the advent of our species, Homo sapiens. As a result of this revolution our species spread and eventually replaced all existing archaic Homo species, ultimately leading...

Each book is summarised to convey a brief idea of what each one has to offer the interested listener, while a 'Speed Read' for each book delivers a quick sense of what each book is like to read and a highly compressed summary of the main points of the book in question. The titles covered include thought-provoking classics on psychology, mindfulness, rationality, the brain, mathematical and economic thought and practical philosophy. Books about self-improvement as well as historically interesting accounts of how the mind works can also be found.

🎙 Smart Home, Smart China: Exploring the Tech-Fueled TransformationWelcome to "Smart Home, Smart China," the podcast that takes you on a journey through the roofs and walls of China, uncovering the hidden stories behind the smart revolution happening under the eaves.In this captivating series, we embark on a quest to capture the essence of modern China through a unique lens – smart homes. Join us as we unravel the threads of "Smart Home, Smart China," delving into the intricacies of how smart homes are reshaping the very fabric of what we call "home." Through the laughter and challenges ...

Who are the people behind the discoveries that have changed our lives? Join Aarati as she spills the tea on scientists and inventors throughout history!

Told across nine acts, Doubt is a long-form investigation of the Elizabeth Smart case, unfolding in real time. Drawn from contemporaneous Salt Lake City police reports, court transcripts, archived newspapers, broadcast interviews and public records, each chapter follows the record - without compression, omission or hindsight. Nothing removed. Nothing rearranged.

While Israel is a modern and largely secular country, it is one steeped in biblical history - a place where religion still plays an active role in public life. In 70 years, it has grown from a sparsely populated strip of land into a vigorous democracy and regional superpower. Often called the Startup Nation, Israel is a world leader in a number of high-tech industries. Its democratic institutions, despite political and social polarization in recent years, are among the most enlightened in the world.

Understanding the many crises of today — and the history that got us here.

An addictively illuminating, often hilarious, conversational podcast about the surprising histories behind the foods we love. Hosted by independent journalist and food anthropologist, Katherine Spiers (LA Times, LA Weekly, KCET, Eater, How to Eat L.A.). Guests include Anthony Bourdain, Georgia Hardstark, Jacques Pepin, Llewellyn Clarke, Sarah Kuhn, Claudette Zepeda, Jon Garbus, Danny Trejo, Flula Borg and many other compelling people who eat food!

The astonishing true story of a boy who survived the war by hiding in the Polish forest Maxwell Smart was eleven years old when his entire family was killed before his eyes. He might have died along with them, but his mother selflessly ordered him to save himself. Alone in the forest, he dug a...

Raccontiamo la città che cambia

This guide to Mexico takes you to the heart of Mexican society. It describes how people socialize and meet members of the opposite sex, the dynamics of daily life, the central importance of family, and the annual cycle of Catholic feasts and fiestas. For business travelers, there are key sections on the economy and vital insights into the general business culture. The third-largest country in Latin America, Mexico is hugely diverse, having both rural areas, where time seems to have stood still, and manic urban centers like Mexico City, one of the most exciting cities in the world.

The Smart African is a place for intelligent discourse, on a diverse range of topics, but all aimed at inspiring and encouraging people of African heritage, no matter where in the world, circumstances past and present, have led them to make their home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to smartphones, war is everywhere, all the time. Anyone can view, analyze, and comment on photos, videos, or other warzone media. Where did this technology come from? And what does it mean for the future of war? This book explains why you see what you do on your phone, and how these devices shape our knowledge, conduct, and representation of war in the 2020s. It shows why smartphones are indispensable in peace and wartime: every device is a potential weapon, lines blur between war and daily life, and conflict becomes a shared digital experience.

A couple who’s views of the world are controversial but real. They bring truth to the table and do not hold back.

My Smart Roommates is an intellectual garage band. My roommates at Princeton were impressive - Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude Ph.D.s (except me). Today they are the recent European Human Rights Commissioner; a biologist running a conservation non-profit; a Slavic literature professor; an expert in classics, antiquity and monasticism; and a political scientist - a doctoral dream team. Many of us entered college with high-minded goals; My Smart Roommates are still at it. Hosted by Jack Weiss. Connect with us: www.facebook.com/pages/category/Podcast/My-Smart-Roommates-215288375882635/ See ...

Chris Thomas is not yet 30 years old when he finds himself managing the immense pressure, eccentric personalities, and extenuating circumstances of an international story, where one small misstep could adversely impact the search for a missing teenager and the reputation of her family. Now, 20 years later, Thomas takes listeners behind the scenes, providing new details, perspectives, and commentary on finding Elizabeth Smart.

A Collection of thoughtful opinions about culture, society, people, lessons, relationships, sex, perception, and everything in between, leaving them all here, bare as his own storytelling and documentary.

Erfinder, Tüftler, Besessene und ihre Glanzleistungen. Geniale Frauen und Männer haben mit ihren Erfindungen die Menschheit gewandelt und bis heute geprägt – oft zum Besseren, manchmal auch zum Schlechteren. Kenntnisreich bietet Roland D. Gerste ein ebenso informatives wie spannendes Hörerlebnis an der Schnittstelle von Genie und Irrsinn, Fortschritt und Armageddon. Die Geschichte der Menschheit: unvorstellbar ist sie ohne Sternstunden der Technik!