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We are now living in a world with over 100 brands of bottled water. The United States alone is home to over 45,000 shopping malls. And there are more than 19 million customized beverage choices a barista can whip up at your local Starbucks. Whether it’s good or bad, the real question is why we behave this way in the first place. Why do we telegraph our affiliations or our beliefs with symbols, signs, and codes? Brand Thinking and Other Noble Pursuits contains 20 interviews with the world’s leading designers and thinkers in branding.

A soul-stirring new musical conceived by New York Times best-selling novelist Jodi Picoult and playwright Timothy Allen McDonald, Breathe places listeners inside the walls of five homes during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Filled with songs and vignettes that examine new relationships, rekindling flames, parenting, racial reckoning, and grief during a pandemic, this incredibly timely world premiere—written and produced online in 2020 in real-time as events unfolded—reflects the very topics that weighed on the hearts and minds of Americans.

A transformative 300-mile walk along Japan’s ancient pilgrimage routes and through depopulating villages inspires a heartrending remembrance of a long-lost friend, documented in poignant, imaginative prose and remarkable photography. “An epic, exquisitely detailed journey, on foot, through a...

Exploring underground art scenes throughout California.

A project to uncover art practices within the creative industries, by people that create for money and make art for themselves. Questions, musings, conversations and observations on what we do artistically, creatively, to complement or counteract our paid work. Fascinated by our urge to create Mel Fong talks to artists, filmmakers, musicians and creatives of all types about their (personal) practices. Mel Fong has worked in the advertising industry for two decades-ish representing film directors, artists and production companies. To find more information about the project plus supporting ...

Thirteen short stories by the master.

This book is a compilation of twenty-two addresses given by Sir William Osler in various settings. He spoke on the philosophical and moral foundations of medical science, giving instruction to the student the teacher, the physician and the nurse. In his own eloquent words, "we are here not to get all we can out of life for ourselves, but to try to make the lives of others happier... The practice of medicine is an art, not a trade; a calling, not a business; a calling in which your heart will be exercised equally with your head. Often the best part of your work will have nothing to do with ...

This book is a compilation of twenty-two addresses given by Sir William Osler in various settings. He spoke on the philosophical and moral foundations of medical science, giving instruction to the student the teacher, the physician and the nurse. In his own eloquent words, "we are here not to get all we can out of life for ourselves, but to try to make the lives of others happier... The practice of medicine is an art, not a trade; a calling, not a business; a calling in which your heart will be exercised equally with your head. Often the best part of your work will have nothing to do with ...

Join a remarkable mother-son duo as they weave together enchanting portraits of a dozen beloved songbirds. With their unique blend of poetry and flowing prose, they breathe life into these feathered friends, making the beauty of nature both captivating and accessible. - Summary by Larry Wilson

Dive into a whimsical collection of offbeat tales, where the extraordinary meets the everyday. From the enchanting story of a freshwater mermaid to other quirky narratives, each story invites you on a journey through the unexpected. - Summary by Amy Gramour

Seven short stories by Edith Wharton, American author of The House of Mirth. "The Hermit and the Wild Woman" (rather different than Wharton's usual fare) is about a religious hermit who retires from the world after childhood trauma, and his relationship with a former nun whose "sinful" desire to bathe has driven her out of her cloister. The remaining six stories are set in high society, and explore the foibles and manipulations of the wealthy and influential (including artists and political figures). (Summary by Winnifred Assmann)

Dramatisations and readings of five of Josephine Tey's classic mystery novels. Scottish novelist and playwright Josephine Tey was one of the greatest Golden Age crime writers and the author of eight mysteries, including six featuring Scotland Yard inspector Alan Grant. The most famous of these, The Daughter of Time, was acclaimed the greatest crime novel of all time by the Crime Writers' Association. A full-cast dramatisation of this iconic story is included here, along with adaptations of four of her other much-loved mystery novels.

Regina Miriam Bloch stands as a captivating yet elusive figure in the realm of Weird Fiction, having produced just two slender volumes The Swine-Gods and Other Visions and The Book of Strange Loves. Yet, her unique language and the powerful impact of her writing style are unparalleled. The Swine-Gods and Other Visions is a mesmerizing collection of eerie and otherworldly fables, brimming with pagan deities, strange allegorical tales, and vivid imagery that was unprecedented at the time. Bloch invites readers into her dreamlike landscapes, where priests offer souls to boar-headed gods, demons ...

E. M. Forster, a literary giant with twenty Nobel Prize nominations, stands out as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century—perhaps even in the annals of literature. While his 1924 masterpiece, A Passage to India, remains his most celebrated work, Forsters entire body of writing garnered swift acclaim and resonated with readers worldwide. His expansive world-view, infused with humanism, shines through in his keen social critiques in Howard’s End and in the spiritual and mystical themes that define A Passage to India. These rich themes also echo throughout the enchanting ...

Dive into this posthumous collection of captivating stories, sketches, and essays by the renowned New England author Nathaniel Hawthorne. Dolliver Romance, the titular piece, is an intriguing unfinished manuscript that was lovingly prepared for publication after Hawthornes passing. It tells the enchanting tale of an elderly man who, under the care of a small child, consumes a magical tincture that revitalizes his youth. The collection also includes fantastical narratives like The Ancient Ring, a legend of a cursed ring, and Graves a Goblins, a poignant and humorous story told from a ghosts ...

'Other People's Parenting' is hosted by mother daughter duo Karen Quinn (New York Times best selling author of The Ivy Chronicles , founder of early childhood education companies Habit Coach and Testing Mom) and Schuyler Hurwitz (amateur parent). They read contemporary, classic, and controversial parenting books and give you the gist with a sense of humor, so you can implement the methods or just be able to discuss them at school functions.

This collection of ten stories, first published in 1904, shows Edith Wharton dissecting some of the customs, habits and vagaries of courtship and marriage, particularly as practiced in the upper reaches of New York society at the turn of the twentieth century (two stories, however, are set in Italy). Fidelity is only one problem; others may arise from the machinations and emotions of the protagonists or outsiders. Wharton handles the questions with her usual gentle (and sometimes not so gentle) irony and curiosity about human behavior. (Summary by Nicholas Clifford)

Arthur Conan Doyles life was profoundly shaped by the wars that unfolded around him. Like many writers of his time, he transformed these experiences into compelling short stories, which are gathered in this captivating collection. Join us as we explore the intersection of conflict and athleticism through the lens of one of literatures greats. - Summary by Carolin

From the birth of hip-hop in the 1970s to today, women have been just as integral to the growth and development of the rap game as their male counterparts. Nonetheless, they’re consistently shortchanged as artists, creators, renegades, and cultural visionaries in prevailing histories of the genre. The Motherlode changes that.

Dive into the captivating world of James Grant, a celebrated Scottish author known for his vivid storytelling and exploration of military life. In this collection, youll find the gripping regimental tale alongside four engaging novelettes that paint a rich tapestry of adventure and camaraderie.