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Health & Fitness
Parenting & Relationships

Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy

Berthold Koletzko, LMU Munich

This Coursera course from the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich highlights the latest research findings on nutrition-related aspects of pregnancy, advising pregnant women how to eat from conception to birth.

Culture & Society
Biographies

Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union

Peter Kunhardt

Directed by Peter Kunhardt, this three-part HBO documentary chronicles Barack Obama's rise to political power in a nation riddled with major racial injustices.

Technology & the Future
Science & Environment
Mind & Philosophy
Lifestyle

Objectified

Gary Hustwit

In Objectified, industrial designers, design critics, and industry leaders discuss the design of everyday objects, the relationships we form with the things we own, and what those things can tell us about those who has designed and made them.

Biographies
Business

Octopus

Guy Lawson

Guy Lawson narrates the incredible story of Sam Israel, a former hedge fund manager turned fraudster whose investment scam takes a bizarre turn when he is sucked into a scheme himself.

Mind & Philosophy
Biographies

Odd Girl Out

Laura James

After receiving her diagnosis at age 45, Laura James reflects on her journey with autism and explores the condition's unique impact on women.

Culture & Society
Health & Fitness
Mind & Philosophy

Of Boys and Men

Richard Reeves

Richard Reeves – writer and fellow of the Brookings Institution – tackles the unique challenges men face at home, in school, and in the workplace and shows us that institutional problems require institutional changes.

Personal Growth
Mind & Philosophy

Offline: How to Do Nothing

Offline , Jon Favreau, Jenny Odell

In this January 2022 episode of the Offline podcast, host Jon Favreau talks to artist and author Jenny Odell about the benefits of unplugging, being less productive, and grounding yourself in the present moment.

Culture & Society

Oil in Putin's Russia

Adnan Vatansever

This book provides a highly detailed analysis of the oil industry's role in Russian politics and how Putin has utilized its revenue to stay in power.

Health & Fitness
Lifestyle
Parenting & Relationships

Older and Wider

Jenny Eclair

Older and Wider is a delightfully light-hearted look at the physical, social, and cultural realities of menopause.

Culture & Society
Mind & Philosophy

On Freedom

Maggie Nelson

Writer and critic Maggie Nelson takes on the subject of freedom through a bold discussion of art, sex, drugs, and climate change.

Personal Growth
Culture & Society

On Liberty

John Stuart Mill

On Liberty is the classic that laid the foundation of modern liberal politics, applying the concept of utilitarianism in order to create a working system between authority and liberty.

Mind & Philosophy

On Loneliness and Connection

Unlocking Us , Brené Brown, Dr. Vivek Murthy

In this April 2020 episode of the Spotify Original podcast Unlocking Us, host Brené Brown speaks with former Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy on the effects of loneliness on individuals and even larger social movements.

Culture & Society

On Our Best Behavior

Elise Loehnen

Writer and podcaster Elise Loehnen describes how reinterpreting the seven deadly sins can help women reject negative social messaging about their value and celebrate their desires, emotions, and spirituality.

On the Job Site: Construction

Jim Rogers

This course shows us how new approaches in strategy, technology, and software can be used to solve complex issues in the modern construction industry.

Personal Growth
Science & Environment

On the Origin of Species

Charles Darwin, Julian Huxley

On The Origin Of Species is the foundational book for modern evolutionary biology that marked a turning point in how we think about the beginnings of humankind.

Personal Growth
Culture & Society
Mind & Philosophy

On the Shortness of Life

Seneca, Charles Desmond Nuttall Costa

On The Shortness Of Life is a 2,000-year-old essay by the Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca about how we can best use our time on Earth to lead a fulfilling life.

Arts & Design
Biographies

On Writing

Stephen King

Stephen King, one of the world's most celebrated fiction writers, believes that there are no shortcuts to success, just hard work. In this riveting how-to guide and memoir, he shares his personal and practical writing tips.

Education
Business

On Writing Well

William Zinsser

On Writing Well is your guide to becoming a great non-fiction writer. Learn the fundamental principles of writing and how to persuade readers and make a difference in their lives.

Mind & Philosophy
Biographies

One Blade of Grass

Henry Shukman

A heartwarming and realistic depiction of how a writer and poet found and walked the path of Zen Buddhism.

History
Culture & Society

One Child Nation

Nanfu Wang, Jialing Zhang

A painstaking effort by Chinese-American filmmaker Nanfu Wang, One Child Nation takes a critical look at China's one-child policy and how it has impacted families throughout the country.

Culture & Society
Biographies

One Damn Thing After Another

William P. Barr

American attorney general William Barr narrates the course of his exciting and influential career, detailing his relationship with former U.S. president Donald Trump and the role he played in the last conservative administration.

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