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In Designs for the Pluriverse Arturo Escobar presents a new vision of design theory and practice aimed at channeling design's world-making capacity toward ways of being and doing t….

Edited by John Brockman, publisher of Edge.org, Thinking presents original ideas by today's leading psychologists, neuroscientists, and philosophers who are radically expanding our understanding of human thought.

A cocktail party? A terrorist cell? Ancient bacteria? An international conglomerate? All are networks, and all are a part of a surprising scientific revolution. Albert-László Barabási, the nation’s foremost expert in the new science of networks and author of Bursts, takes us on an...

Donald Trump is not a big thinker, but his 2016 presidential victory presented a grand opportunity for people who are, and it set off a radicalization and reconfiguration of the American conservative intellectual world. In Furious Minds, Laura Field, who spent close to a decade in conservative academic circles, chronicles the rise of the New Right—the network of academics, public intellectuals, and influencers who provide ideological fuel to Trumpism.

Supplementary science audiobooks not only interest and excite young students, but also stimulate their interest in the subject. This exciting audiobook shows you how to have fun with 101 Science Games. There is little doubt that science experiments can be quite interesting and useful in discovering mysteries of nature. In fact, it is science that has led man from the lantern and the bullock-cart age to Electronics and Supersonic Jet age.

Supplementary science books not only interest and excite young students,but also stimulate their interest in the subject. This exciting audiobook shows you how to have fun with 101 Science Games. There is little doubt that science experiments can be quite interesting and useful in discovering mysteries of nature. In fact, it is the science that has led man from the lantern and the bullock-cart age to Electronics and Supersonic Jet age.

Wallace D. Wattles was a metaphysician and motivational author in the New Thought tradition who wrote about various aspects of success, health, and fulfilment. His vision was of a complete human being who was healthy, purposeful, living in harmony with family and society, and wealthy enough to enjoy all that is good in life.

From two pioneers in business analytics, an update of the classic book on how analytics and business intelligence are transforming competition and how leading organizations build and compete on an analytical capability. Leading companies are doing more than just collecting and storing data in large quantities - they're now driving their competitive strategies based on data-driven insights. In Competing on Analytics, Davenport and Harris explain how analytics are transforming the basis of competition in industry after industry.

The number-one international best-selling author of The Gray Rhino offers a bold new framework for understanding risk and how we can reexamine and reshape our relationship with uncertainty to live more productive and successful lives.

Merritt Fernsby’s life has changed considerably since he inherited Whimbrel House. He’s engaged to Hulda Larkin, who opened his eyes to the uncanny. And he’s grown quite protective of his uncle Owein—several generations, and iterations, removed. Owein is presently inhabiting the body of a mixed-breed terrier when Merritt receives a missive from none other than Alexandrina Victoria, the Queen of England: I am interested in your dog.

With irresistibly persuasive vigor, David Shenk debunks the long-standing notion of genetic “giftedness,” and presents dazzling new scientific research showing how greatness is in the reach of every individual. DNA does not make us who we are. “Forget everything you think you know about...

Throughout history, the Indian Ocean has been an essential space for trade, commerce, and culture. Every European power has sought to dominate it. Now, after a lull in the postwar period, control of major shipping routes has once again become a critical aspect of every rising state's ambition to be a global power. Darshana M. Baruah shows how governments from Washington, DC, to Nairobi and Canberra are expanding their interests in the region.

As the former chief scientist of Express Scripts, a Fortune 25 health-care company dedicated to making the use of prescription medications safer and more affordable, Bob Nease is an expert on applying behavioral sciences to health care. Now, he applies his knowledge to the wider world, providing important practical solutions marketers, human resources professionals, teachers, and even parents can use to improve the behavior of others around them and get the positive results they want.

"The Disrupters: Making New York's Cultural Boards More Diverse" is from the July 29, 2016 Lifetstyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Jacob Bernstein and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

Green New Deal Singapore: Making An Impact explores tough questions on the psychological, social and political aspects of creating meaningful change for the environment as well as the practical challenges faced by individuals and the solutions for overcoming them. The series dives into these topics through the journeys of everyday individuals that have faced these issues, along with research on the problems and solutions for social change from the fields of psychology, economics and sociology. Music: Save Us Now by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

As one of the most prestigious high schools in the nation, St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire, has long been the exclusive domain of America's wealthiest sons. But times have changed. Today, a new elite of boys and girls is being molded at St. Paul's, one that reflects the hope of openness but also the persistence of inequality. In Privilege, Shamus Khan returns to his alma mater to provide an inside look at an institution that has been the private realm of the elite for the past 150 years.

Welcome to the podcast, where curiosity meets innovation and discovery knows no boundaries. Join us as we engage with world-renowned thought leaders, including Chancellor Gary May, Dr. Robert Langer, Greg Zuckerman (The Wall Street Journal), Kyle Woumn (Forbes 30 Under 30), and many more. Through in-depth conversations, we explore the transformative power of science, leadership, and purpose. From groundbreaking research to life-changing innovation!

"Known for Deal-Making Acumen, New U.N. Leader Will Face Tough Challenges" is from the October 13, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Somini Sengupta and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

This gifted storyteller poignantly shares the memories of those mentors and teachers who profoundly influenced her life. She speaks of her voluntary muteness as a child. Even in this silence, "Mama" (Angelou's grandmother) spoke prophetically to the child's unbelieving ears: "You'll speak about the glorious nature of the human spirit and what we can be striving for."

Making a living while following one's bliss is too often seen as an impossible dream, too idealistic, and pragmatically unattainable. Not so, according to Nancy Anderson, who provides a wealth of wisdom and myriad ways to discover your passion and follow your heart to a financially and personally rewarding career. She emphasizes the need to choose work that you love in order to lead a fully productive, integrated life - a life filled with happiness and satisfaction.