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Big Ideas for Curious Minds
The School of Life, Alain de Botton
In this book from The School of Life, famous philosophers' teachings are revisited and broken down to help us deal with the challenges we face as we grow up.
Big Little Breakthroughs
Josh Linkner
Seasoned entrepreneur Josh Linkner breaks down the myth of the billion-dollar idea and instead unveils the everyday creative acts that propel ordinary people to greatness.
Big Magic
Elizabeth Gilbert
Big Magic will give you the courage you need to pursue your creative interests by showing you how to manage your fears, notice ideas and act on them, and take the stress out of creation.
Big Mistakes
Michael Batnick
Big Mistakes: The Best Investors and Their Worst Investments is an entertaining look at behavioral finance and investing, told through the personal stories of failure of the giants of capital investment.
Big Potential
Shawn Achor
Big Potential will show you that the real secret to success and thriving in all aspects of life is developing strong connections with others, so you can mutually lift each other up.
Big Vape: The Rise and Fall of Juul
R.J. Cutler
In this documentary series from director R.J. Cutler, we witness the controversial ascent and downfall of the e-cigarette brand JUUL.
Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell
Sean Combs
Discover the life and career of rap legend The Notorious B.I.G. with this intimate documentary, released two decades after the tragic death of this East Coast icon, whose influence still reverberates through hip hop today.
Bill Nye: Science Guy
David Alvarado, Jason Sussberg
Bill Nye: Science Guy is an intimate behind-the-scenes look at one of America's favorite science educators and his ongoing battle to stop the proliferation of anti-scientific thinking.
Billie
James Erskine
In this documentary, discover the life of iconic blues artist Billie Holiday and find out where she gleaned inspiration from for her heartfelt lyrics through audio recordings of her, her colleagues, and her loved ones.
Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry
R.J Cutler
The World's a Little Blurry is a whistle-stop tour of the life of singer-songwriter Billie Eilish, documenting not only her rise to fame and production method, but also provides a glimpse into the familiar and relatable personal life of a modern teenager.
Billion Dollar Whale
Tom Wright, Bradley Hope
Billion Dollar Whale tells the incredible story of Jho Low, a Malaysian man who committed one of the biggest heists of the century by defrauding a national investment fund.
Billionaires, Explained
Joe Posner, Ezra Klein
Billionaires, Explained is a wide-ranging examination of the billionaires in the world today: who they are, how they accumulate their wealth, and what they do with it.
Bioethics
I. Glenn Cohen, Harvard University
This course from Harvard University introduces the law and ethics surrounding reproductive technology and explores the moral implications of future genetic enhancements.
Biological Psychology
Monash University, Matthew Mundy
This course from FutureLearn, in partnership with Monash University, explores the links between genetics, our nervous system, and human behavior.
Biology of Bugs, Brains, and Beasts
University of York, Setareh Chong, Gavin Thomas, Rachel Hope
This course offered by the University of York and FutureLearn provides an overview of some of life's most critical biological processes, from microbes to the human brain and ecosystems.
Bird by Bird
Anne Lamott
Bird By Bird is Anne Lamott's guide to using the power of routine, being yourself, and rolling with the punches to become a better writer.
Bird by Bird with Annie
Freida Lee Mock, Anne Lamott
This 1999 documentary showcases the life and work of novelist and memoirist Anne Lamott, offering valuable insights to anyone who aspires to be a writer.
Bird Flu: The Next Pandemic?
Babbage from The Economist, The Economist
In this February 2023 episode of the Economist's Babbage podcast, host Alok Jha discusses avian flu, the risk it poses to humans, and whether we are prepared for the next global pandemic.
Birth of a Drug
The Open University
This course from The Open University uses a case study of doxazosin – a medicine used to treat high blood pressure – to explain how pharmaceutical scientists research and synthesize new medical drugs.
Bit Literacy
Mark Hurst
Bit Literacy shows you how to navigate the innumerable streams of digital information that flow towards us every single day and not become paralyzed or a slave to technology, thanks to a few simple systems to manage your media.
Bitch
Lucy Cooke
Celebrated zoologist Lucy Cooke explores the persisting myths surrounding females in the natural world.