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The Power of Different
Gail Saltz M.D.
Leading psychiatrist Gail Saltz explains how 'different' brain wiring or recurring mental health issues can often benefit both individuals and society.
The Power of Taking a Mini-Retirement
How to Money
In this April 2024 episode of the How to Money podcast, hosts Joel Larsgaard and Matt Altmix interview author and educator Jillian Johnsrud about how to take mini-retirements at any age, and why they won't derail your professional or financial goals.
The Power Paradox
Dacher Keltner
The Power Paradox frames the concept of power in an inspiring new narrative, which can help us create better and more equal relationships, workplaces, and societies.
The Psychology of Money
Morgan Housel
In The Psychology of Money, financial journalist Morgan Housel reveals the ways in which our intuitions surrounding money are misguided, and what to do about it.
The Psychology of Selling
Brian Tracy
The Psychology of Selling motivates us to work on our self-image and how we relate to customers, improving our ability to close deals.
The Psychopath Test
Jon Ronson
A fascinating and entertaining narrative investigation into what makes a modern psychopath, presented as a comedic yarn by a gifted storyteller.
The Queer Parent
Lotte Jeffs, Stu Oakley
Friends and podcasters Stu Oakley and Lotte Jeffs provide readers with an introspective view of their journeys as queer parents.
The Remarkable Life of Ibelin
Benjamin Ree
This 2024 documentary paints a moving picture of the life of Mats Steen, a young Norwegian disabled man who enjoyed a rich social life through the online game World of Warcraft.
The Return
Hisham Matar
In this Pulitzer prize-winning memoir, British-Libyan author Hisham Matar chronicles the loss of his father, who was 'disappeared' by the Qaddafi regime in the 1990s.
The Rise of Genghis Khan
The Rest Is History, Tom Holland, Dominic Sandbrook, Ali Ansari
In this pair of episodes of The Rest is History from March 2022, hosts Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook speak to historian Ali Ansari about the origins of one of the most infamous warlords in human history: Genghis Khan.
The Rise of the Paralympics
History Extra Podcast, Ian Brittain
In this August 2021 episode of the History Extra podcast, host Spencer Mizen interviews Ian Brittain, researcher, author, and professor at Coventry University, about the history, impact, and legacy of the Paralympic Games.
The Rise of Wikipedia
Stuff You Should Know, Josh Clark, Charles Wayne Bryant
On this June 2024 episode of the Stuff You Should Know podcast, hosts Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant delve into the origins Wikipedia and look at how the site's format, usage, and principles have shifted over the years.
The Science of Depression
Ten Percent Happier, Dan Harris, Sona Dimidjian
Dan Harris and Dr. Sona Dimidjian discuss alternative approaches to mitigating depression in this January 2022 episode of the Ten Percent Happier podcast.
The Science of Generosity
Ten Percent Happier , Dan Harris, Chris Anderson
On this February 2024 episode of the Ten Percent Happier podcast, host Dan Harris interviews author Chris Anderson about the philosophy and psychology behind generosity and how to cultivate a 'generosity mindset.'
The Secret History of Sharks
John Long
Paleontologist John Long offers a comprehensive history of sharks, from their ingenious evolutionary adaptations to their place in our world today.
The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians
James Patterson, Matt Eversmann
Bestselling author James Patterson collects over 60 accounts from booksellers and librarians about their passion for books and matching the right book to the right reader.
The Serviceberry
Robin Wall Kimmerer
Indigenous scientist and bestselling author Robin Wall Kimmerer considers the possibility of economics based on natural principles and ethics of sharing.
The Sex Myth
Rachel Hills
This insightful book examines cultural assumptions about sex and gender, opening up challenging questions about what societal norms and myths around sex require reconsideration.
The Shortest History of China
Linda Jaivin
Sinologist Linda Jaivin recounts China's dynamic history, from its ancient dynasties and warring states to the modern economic powerhouse it is today.
The Shortest History of Europe
John Hirst
This entertaining book offers an overview of European history, demonstrating how the major influences on civilization — from the Ancient Greeks to Christianity to the Scientific Revolution — have woven together to create modern Europe.
The Shortest History of India
John Zubrzycki
Author and researcher John Zubrzycki condenses five millennia of Indian history into an accessible overview of the nation's rich and complex past.
