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Wait, What?

And Life's Other Essential Questions

by James E. Ryan ...

New York Times Bestseller“What, What? is a welcome—and joyful—reminder that true wisdom comes from asking the right questions. Should you read this book? Absolutely.”—Clayton Christensen, bestselling author of How Will You Measure Your Life?Based on the wildly popular commencement address, this guide to the art of asking (and answering) good questions comes from the former Dean of Harvard ... ... Read more

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New York Times Bestseller“What, What? is a welcome—and joyful—reminder that true wisdom comes from asking the right questions. Should you read this book? Absolutely.”—Clayton Christensen, bestselling author of How Will You Measure Your Life?Based on the wildly popular commencement address, this guide to the art of asking (and answering) good questions comes from the former Dean of Harvard ...
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Five Miles Away, A World Apart

One City, Two Schools, and the Story of Educational Opportunity in Modern America

by James E. Ryan ...

How is it that, half a century after Brown v. Board of Education, educational opportunities remain so unequal for black and white students, not to mention poor and wealthy ones? In his important new book, Five Miles Away, A World Apart, James E. Ryan answers this question by tracing the fortunes of two schools in Richmond, Virginia--one in the city and the other in the suburbs. Ryan shows how ... Read more

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How is it that, half a century after Brown v. Board of Education, educational opportunities remain so unequal for black and white students, not to mention poor and wealthy ones? In his important new book, Five Miles Away, A World Apart, James E. Ryan answers this question by tracing the fortunes of two schools in Richmond, Virginia--one in the city and the other in the suburbs. Ryan shows how
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Shakespeare's Symmetries

The Mirrored Structure of Action in the Plays

by James E. Ryan ...

The organization of Shakespeare's plays has challenged, even baffled audiences and critics since the 17th century. Cymbeline has been dismissed as "incoherent." Hamlet "is of no clear shape." And Antony and Cleopatra "bewilders the mind."These judgments result from an incomplete understanding of Shakespeare's constructive practice. It is not the narrative arc alone that organizes the plays but a ... Read more

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The organization of Shakespeare's plays has challenged, even baffled audiences and critics since the 17th century. Cymbeline has been dismissed as "incoherent." Hamlet "is of no clear shape." And Antony and Cleopatra "bewilders the mind."These judgments result from an incomplete understanding of Shakespeare's constructive practice. It is not the narrative arc alone that organizes the plays but a
... Read more
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Wait, What?

And Life's Other Essential Questions

by James E. Ryan ...

Narrated by James E. Ryan ...

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2 hours 49 min

Joining the ranks of Tina Seeligs What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20, Clayton Christensens How Will You Measure Your Life, Mary Karrs Now Go Out There, and George Saunders Congratulations, By the Way comes an insightful guide that reveals the secret to pursuing a rich, fulfilling life: the art of asking (and answering) good questions.In his commencement address to the graduating class of 2016, James ... Read more

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Joining the ranks of Tina Seeligs What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20, Clayton Christensens How Will You Measure Your Life, Mary Karrs Now Go Out There, and George Saunders Congratulations, By the Way comes an insightful guide that reveals the secret to pursuing a rich, fulfilling life: the art of asking (and answering) good questions.In his commencement address to the graduating class of 2016, James
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Five Miles Away, A World Apart

One City, Two Schools, and the Story of Educational Opportunity in Modern America

by James E. Ryan ...

Narrated by Adam Lofbomm ...

Unabridged

13 hours 45 min

How is it that, half a century after Brown v. Board of Education, educational opportunities remain so unequal for black and white students, not to mention poor and wealthy ones?In his important new book, Five Miles Away, A World Apart, James E. Ryan answers this question by tracing the fortunes of two schools in Richmond, Virginia—one in the city and the other in the suburbs. Ryan shows how court ... Read more

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How is it that, half a century after Brown v. Board of Education, educational opportunities remain so unequal for black and white students, not to mention poor and wealthy ones?In his important new book, Five Miles Away, A World Apart, James E. Ryan answers this question by tracing the fortunes of two schools in Richmond, Virginia—one in the city and the other in the suburbs. Ryan shows how court
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Bored and Brilliant

How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive and Creative Self

by Manoush Zomorodi ...

Narrated by Manoush Zomorodi ...

Unabridged

6 hours 58 min

***An AudioFile Magazine Earphones Award Winner*This program is read by the author.**"In this spirited exploration of our relationship with technological devices, Zomorodi's melodic voice beckons and inspires listeners to develop a deeper understanding of how tech devices affect our potential...Zomorodi persuasively conveys her compelling points on the need for reflection to make room for ... Read more

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***An AudioFile Magazine Earphones Award Winner*This program is read by the author.**"In this spirited exploration of our relationship with technological devices, Zomorodi's melodic voice beckons and inspires listeners to develop a deeper understanding of how tech devices affect our potential...Zomorodi persuasively conveys her compelling points on the need for reflection to make room for
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Amity and Prosperity

One Family and the Fracturing of America

by Eliza Griswold ...

Narrated by Tavia Gilbert ...

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10 hours 35 min

*Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction*Prize-winning poet and journalist Eliza Griswold’s Amity and Prosperity is an expose on how fracking shattered a rural Pennsylvania town, and how one lifelong resident brought the story into the national spotlight. This is an incredible true account of investigative journalism and a devastating indictment of energy politics in America.Stacey ... Read more

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*Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction*Prize-winning poet and journalist Eliza Griswold’s Amity and Prosperity is an expose on how fracking shattered a rural Pennsylvania town, and how one lifelong resident brought the story into the national spotlight. This is an incredible true account of investigative journalism and a devastating indictment of energy politics in America.Stacey
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It's Easier than You Think

The Buddhist Way to Happiness

by Sylvia Boorstein ...

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2 hours 51 min

Sylvia Boorstein— known by friends and colleagues as a "Jewish grandmother bodhisattva"— is highly-skilled in making the universal wisdom of traditional Buddhist teachings available to all. Using delightful and deceptively powerful stories from everyday experiences, Boorstein demystifies spirituality, charts the path to happiness through the Buddha's basic teachings, and presents the means to ... Read more

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Sylvia Boorstein— known by friends and colleagues as a "Jewish grandmother bodhisattva"— is highly-skilled in making the universal wisdom of traditional Buddhist teachings available to all. Using delightful and deceptively powerful stories from everyday experiences, Boorstein demystifies spirituality, charts the path to happiness through the Buddha's basic teachings, and presents the means to
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Bored and Brilliant

How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive and Creative Self

by Manoush Zomorodi ...

" Bored and Brilliant shows the fascinating side of boredom. Manoush Zomorodi investigates cutting-edge research as well as compelling (and often funny) real-life examples to demonstrate that boredom is actually a crucial tool for making our lives happier, more productive, and more creative. What's more, the book is crammed with practical exercises for anyone who wants to reclaim the power of ... Read more

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" Bored and Brilliant shows the fascinating side of boredom. Manoush Zomorodi investigates cutting-edge research as well as compelling (and often funny) real-life examples to demonstrate that boredom is actually a crucial tool for making our lives happier, more productive, and more creative. What's more, the book is crammed with practical exercises for anyone who wants to reclaim the power of
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It's Easier Than You Think

The Buddhist Way to Happiness

by Sylvia Boorstein ...

"Without a doubt the most accessible and down-to-earth introduction to the basic tenets of Buddhism available . . . a delight to read." — San Francisco ChronicleUsing delightful and deceptively powerful stories from everyday experiences, beloved Buddhist teacher Sylvia Boorstein demystifies spirituality, charts the path to happiness through the Buddha's basic teachings, shows how to eliminate ... Read more

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"Without a doubt the most accessible and down-to-earth introduction to the basic tenets of Buddhism available . . . a delight to read." — San Francisco ChronicleUsing delightful and deceptively powerful stories from everyday experiences, beloved Buddhist teacher Sylvia Boorstein demystifies spirituality, charts the path to happiness through the Buddha's basic teachings, shows how to eliminate
... Read more

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The Art of Creative Writing

The Classic Guide to Writing Fiction

by Lajos Egri ...

“One of the few truly helpful books on fiction writing.”—Chicago TribuneGo beyond Stephen King’s On Writing to master the fundamentals of great storytelling with this foundational guide that reveals the essential elements of what makes the best fiction. The Art of Creative Writing is a timeless testament to the power of dialogue and character development that is accessible for every level of ... Read more

$10.49 USD

“One of the few truly helpful books on fiction writing.”—Chicago TribuneGo beyond Stephen King’s On Writing to master the fundamentals of great storytelling with this foundational guide that reveals the essential elements of what makes the best fiction. The Art of Creative Writing is a timeless testament to the power of dialogue and character development that is accessible for every level of
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Good Grief

Embracing life at a time of death

by Catherine Mayer, Anne Mayer Bird ...

‘The most life-affirming book ever written about death.’ Sandi Toksvig ‘One of the most powerful and helpful books about grief that you will ever read.’ Anita Anand‘Grief is more than the price of love. It is love. We must learn not just to live with it, but to make it welcome.’Catherine Mayer and her mother Anne Mayer Bird were widowed at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. This is their story of ... Read more

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‘The most life-affirming book ever written about death.’ Sandi Toksvig ‘One of the most powerful and helpful books about grief that you will ever read.’ Anita Anand‘Grief is more than the price of love. It is love. We must learn not just to live with it, but to make it welcome.’Catherine Mayer and her mother Anne Mayer Bird were widowed at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. This is their story of
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