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What if the ancient Greek metaphor of foxes and hedgehogs could help us better understand and celebrate neurodiversity? In this illuminating episode, we explore how different cognitive styles—from the laser-focused "hedgehog" approach often seen in autism spectrum conditions to the wide-ranging "fox" thinking associated with ADHD—each bring unique strengths to our world.We examine how society has historically favored one style over another, and why this binary view misses the rich spectrum of human cognition. Through personal stories and expert insights, we discuss how autistic individuals...

When the Going Was Good is Graydon Carter's lively recounting of how he made his mark as one of society's most talented editors and shapers of culture. Carter arrived in New York from Canada with little more than a suitcase, a failed literary magazine in his past and a keen sense of ambition. He landed a job at Time, went on to work at Life, cofounded Spy magazine and edited The New York Observer before catching the eye of Condé Nast chairman Si Newhouse, who tapped him to run Vanity Fair.

The field of folklore studies is over two centuries old, and it's full of amazing insights about human behavior, creativity, and community. Folklore studies is as interdisciplinary as it gets, squished somewhere between anthropology and linguistics and religious studies and comparative literature and more. It’s all about the informal human interactions, the million tiny acts and stories and beliefs and arts that function as social glue even if they seem beneath notice.

This premiere episode invites listeners into a conversation that is long overdue — a fearless, open-hearted reckoning with who we are, what binds us, and what it will take to survive and thrive together on this shared planet. The host draws from a lifetime of experience as an author, speaker, and businessman to frame three foundational questions that will anchor the entire series.

Have you ever pondered what truly happened to Cinderella after her fairytale wedding? Was it really a happily ever after? In this captivating Victorian melodrama, we meet 35-year-old Emily Fox-Seton, who finds herself penniless and a bit lonely. To escape the fate of becoming an old maid, she accepts a marriage proposal from the Marquess of Walderhurst, transforming her into one of the richest Marchionesses in England. Naïve, kind, and inherently good, Emily believes in the goodness of people—so why do strange accidents keep occurring around her? This novel unfolds in two compelling parts ...

'Brilliant. Searching and profound' E.H. Carr, Times Literary Supplement 'When reading Isaiah Berlin we breathe an altogether different air' New York Review of Books 'Beautifully written' W. H. Auden, New Yorker 'Ingenious. Exactly what good critical writing should be' Max Beloff, Guardian The...

How Words Work with Jack Fox is about the language you choose and the authority it creates or destroys.In this podcast, you will learn how words and phrases commonly used in lying, manipulation, and avoidance also show up in everyday communication, and why using that language causes people to doubt you, question you, or stop listening.Each episode breaks down a specific language pattern, explains how it functions in deception, and shows how people accidentally use the same patterns when they are trying to explain themselves, defend themselves, or sound reasonable.When you remove the language ...

Brought to you by Penguin. Britain was once a craft land. For generations what we made with our hands shaped our identities, built our communities and defined our regions. Craftland chronicles the vanishing skills and traditions that used to govern every aspect of life on these shores. From the...

Unbox Yourself: Sexual Identity and Coming Out Later in Life with Samantha Fox®A podcast about sexual identity, coming out later in life, and breaking free from compulsory heterosexuality. Unbox Yourself with Samantha Fox® is your weekly dose of real, raw conversations to help you break free from heteronormative limitations and step into a life of full authenticity.Each episode navigates real life stories of self-discovery—especially those who have come out later in life or are questioning their sexuality after believing they were straight or bisexual. From struggles with shame, ...

In the 19th century, Sir Richard Owen introduced the term dinosaur, meaning Terrible Reptile or Fearfully Great Reptile. This sparked a fascination for Harry G. Seeley, a law student who attended a lecture on flying reptiles, ultimately leading him to dedicate his life to paleontology. Seeley classified dinosaurs into two distinct groups lizard-hipped and bird-hipped. He also revolutionized the understanding of flying dinosaurs, presenting them as warm-blooded, active flyers rather than cold-blooded, passive gliders. His acclaimed book, Dragons of the Air, serves as an in-depth exploration of ...

In a bewildering turn of events, Sylvia Tebrick, a 24-year-old wife, is transformed into a fox during a tranquil walk in the woods with her husband, Richard. Determined to protect their secret, Mr. Tebrick sends away their staff, but both must navigate the challenges and emotional turmoil that this unexpected change brings to their lives. (Summary by Annise)

Here is comprehensive overview of the tumultuous career of former Fox News president Roger Ailes and a must-read for anyone looking to understand his legacy and impact on news media. Based on the meticulous research of the news watchdog organization Media Matters for America, David Brock and Ari...

In this enchanting tale, a young Victorian housewife unexpectedly transforms into a fox, leading her husband into a whirlwind of challenges as he navigates her increasingly untamed behavior. This unique narrative offers a fresh perspective on the timeless struggles inherent in the dynamics of marriage, revealing the wild nature that lies beneath the surface. - Summary by Tony Addison

Dive into the fascinating world of invertebrate animals with this enlightening book. While many people picture animals as fish, birds, or mammals, a staggering 90% of animal species on our planet are invertebrates—creatures without backbones. From the deepest oceans to lush rainforests, ice caves, and even your own backyard, invertebrates are everywhere. This captivating journey through Holders work uncovers a diverse array of both familiar and lesser-known invertebrates, tracing their lineage back to the Cambrian period, over 500 million years ago. Join narrator Jefferey Smith as he brings ...

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Piven and Cloward have updated their classic work on the history and function of welfare to cover the American welfare state's massive erosion during the Reagan, Bush, and Clinton years. The authors present a boldly comprehensive, brilliant new theory to explain the comparative underdevelopment of the US welfare state among advanced industrial nations. Their conceptual framework promises to shape the debate within current and future administrations as they attempt to rethink the welfare system and its role in American society.

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times journalist: a pathbreaking examination of our huge crime and incarceration problem that looks at the influence of the family--specifically one Oregon family with a generations-long legacy of lawlessness. The United States currently holds the...

In the tradition of Simon Winchester and Dava Sobel, The Riddle of the Labyrinth: The Quest to Crack an Ancient Code tells one of the most intriguing stories in the history of language, masterfully blending history, linguistics, and cryptology with an elegantly wrought narrative. When famed archaeologist Arthur Evans unearthed the ruins of a sophisticated Bronze Age civilization that flowered on Crete 1,000 years before Greece's Classical Age, he discovered a cache of ancient tablets, Europe's earliest written records.

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