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Brought to you by Penguin. How to Change Your Mind is a report from what could very well be the future of human consciousness, written and read by Michael Pollan. When LSD was first discovered in the 1940s, it seemed to researchers, scientists and doctors as if the world might be on the cusp of...

It’s 1990. The Berlin Wall just fell. The Soviet Union is on the verge of collapse. And the soundtrack to the revolution is one of the best selling songs of all time, the metal ballad “Wind of Change,” by the Scorpions. Decades later, journalist Patrick Radden Keefe heard a rumor: the song wasn’t written by the Scorpions. It was written by the CIA. This is his journey to find the truth. Wind of Change is an Original Series from Pineapple Street Studios, Crooked Media and Spotify.

Impact Room invites you into the heart of humanitarian work, where host Desiree Larson weaves together profound human stories with actionable causes that drive meaningful change. Each episode serves as an emotional journey, connecting listeners to the real-world struggles and triumphs that define our shared humanity. By focusing on the individuals behind the statistics, the show creates a vivid tapestry of resilience, hope, and collective action that resonates deeply with anyone seeking purpose in their daily life.Explore the intricate landscapes of philanthropy, social impact, and global ...

Impact Collective is a narrative podcast hosted by Sheri Quinlivan that explores the profound intersection of human stories, charitable causes, and meaningful change. Each episode invites listeners into the emotional core of philanthropy, revealing how individual actions ripple outward to transform communities and lives across the globe. By focusing on the people behind the missions, the show delivers an inspiring experience that connects heart with action.Dive deep into topics such as social entrepreneurship, nonprofit leadership, community development, and global humanitarian efforts. ...

In a contest of change, which century from the past millennium would come up trumps? Imagine the Black Death took on the female vote in a pub brawl, or the Industrial Revolution faced the internet in a medieval joust – whose side would you be on? In this hugely entertaining book, celebrated...

Hope in Action is a narrative podcast hosted by Rita Glover that transforms abstract ideals of charity into tangible, human-centered stories of real-world change. By focusing on the individuals behind the causes, the show delivers an emotional experience that bridges the gap between compassion and concrete action, proving that hope is not just a feeling but a verb. Each episode invites listeners to witness the profound impact of dedicated philanthropy through intimate storytelling and authentic voices.The series explores diverse themes including community development, environmental ...

Step into the stories that shaped our world. *Echoes of Change* is a captivating podcast series that takes you on a journey through the defining moments of the 20th and early 21st centuries. From the ashes of World War I to the digital revolutions of today, this series unravels the events, decisions, and figures that have transformed societies, economies, and global dynamics.

The Times Best Politics and Current Affairs Books of the Year An entertaining and revealing history of modern British politics from Steve Richards, broadcaster, journalist, and author of The Prime Ministers We Never Had. Every few weeks in British politics, a columnist will reach for the word...

Revolutions, droughts, famines, invasions, wars, regicides, government collapses—the calamities of the mid-seventeenth century were unprecedented in both frequency and severity. The effects of what historians call the "General Crisis" extended from England to Japan and from the Russian Empire to sub-Saharan Africa and the Americas.

In Covert Regime Change, Lindsey A. O’Rourke shows us how states really act when trying to overthrow another state. She argues that conventional focus on covert cases misses the basic causes of regime change. O’Rourke provides substantive evidence of types of security interests that drive states to intervene. Covert Regime Change assembles an original dataset of all American regime change operations during the Cold War. This fund of information shows the United States was 10 times more likely to try covert rather than overt regime change during the Cold War.

Abandoned as a baby, Andy McNab's start in life was tough. Growing up in South London with foster parents, and surrounded by poverty, he attended seven schools in as many years, disillusioned and in remedial classes. It wasn’t long before his life descended into petty crime. By the age of...

1915. While World War One changes the country, with food becoming scarce and Britain's young men being called up, it is harder than ever to keep the grand Beach Hotel in Littlehampton running smoothly. Waitress Lili Probert has seen her hard work rewarded at the Beach Hotel, but hides heartbreak behind her sunny personality. Her sweetheart, Norman, is missing in action and has been presumed dead, but she cannot give up hope that he may be found. But when she meets injured soldier Rhodri, a fellow Welshman now living near Littlehampton, she fights hard to ignore her growing attraction for him.

Colombia’s history is a tapestry of pre-Columbian civilizations, Spanish conquest, independence struggles, and a modern era defined by violence and resilience. From the Muisca confederation and the legend of El Dorado to the brutal conquest led by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada, Lucas and Luna trace the roots of a nation forged in gold and blood. The colonial era under the Viceroyalty of New Granada gave way to the revolutionary visions of Simón Bolívar and Francisco de Paula Santander, whose rivalries shaped the Gran Colombia experiment. The 19th century saw a cascade of civil wars—the ...

Aristotle was an extraordinary thinker, perhaps the greatest in history. Yet he was preoccupied by an ordinary question: how to be happy. His deepest belief was that we can all be happy in a meaningful, sustained way - and he led by example. In this handbook to his timeless teachings, Professor Edith Hall shows how ancient thinking is precisely what we need today, even if you don’t know your Odyssey from your Iliad. 

Small Acts, Big Change is a narrative podcast hosted by Annalise Estrada that explores how ordinary individuals are driving extraordinary social impact through daily acts of kindness and community service. Each episode invites listeners into the heartfelt journeys of everyday heroes who prove that you do not need vast resources to create meaningful progress in your neighborhood or beyond. By focusing on personal stories rather than abstract statistics, the show delivers an emotional experience that inspires hope, empathy, and a renewed sense of civic duty in audiences worldwide.The series ...

"Subtly altered how I see the world." —Michelle Goldberg, New York Times “[Status and Culture] consistently posits theories I'd never previously considered that instantly feel obvious.” —Chuck Klosterman, author of The Nineties “Why are you the way that you are? Status and Culture...

The Classic of Changes (I Ching / Yìjīng / 易經) is one of the oldest and most enduring texts in the Chinese literary tradition, and one of the oldest books on record. The trigrams and method are classically attributed to the culture hero and legendary emperor Fu Xi (c. 2800 BCE), who also...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Et s'il avait plu ce jour-là ? Et si le chauffeur ne s'était pas trompé de rue ? Et si un officier soviétique avait choisi de croire son radar ? L'histoire n'avance pas grâce aux grandes décisions héroïques des manuels scolaires. Elle avance...

THE LATEST BOOK FROM ITV'S ROBERT PESTON AND KISHAN KORIA ABOUT THE FRACTURED STATE OF BRITISH POLITICS - AND WHAT WE CAN DO ABOUT IT. 'Excellent book that should be read by all politicians . . . The book is eminently readable and is well worth reading.' - READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I would...

In Happiness, Matthieu Ricard demonstrated that true happiness is not tied to fleeting moments or sensations but is an enduring state of soul rooted in mindfulness and compassion for others. Now he turns his lens from the personal to the global, with a rousing argument that altruism - genuine concern for the well-being of others - could be the saving grace of the 21st century. It is, he believes, the vital thread that can answer the main challenges of our time.