Showing results by author "Sam" in All Categories

Neuroscientist, philosopher, podcaster and best-selling author Sam Harris has been exploring some of the greatest questions concerning the human mind, society and the events that shape our world. Harris’ search for deeper understanding of how we think has led him to engage and exchange with some of our most brilliant and controversial contemporary minds - Daniel Kahneman, Robert Sapolsky, Anil Seth and Max Tegmark - in order to unpack and understand ideas of consciousness, free will, extremism and ethical living.

I’ve lived on this quiet street for years, in the same house I once shared with my husband and our beloved daughter, Chloe. Now they’re both gone and my home, that used to be filled with laughter, is too quiet, too still. When a little boy I don’t recognize knocks at my door, without a parent in sight, I’m shocked. He trembles with nerves, and I tell him I can help find his mother. But I’m not prepared for what he says next. I’m left frozen, heart pounding in my chest.

Brought to you by Puffin. Charlie McGuffin is closer than ever to being able to control his crazy ability to turn into animals, but there are some things he can't control, like the arguments his parents keep having (which are making him more worried than ever) or the spate of mysterious animal...

Brought to you by Penguin. More and more people are being diagnosed with ADHD and autism. More and more people are being diagnosed with mental disorders. Young people are being medicalised for behaviours that might be explained as entirely normal in other parts of the world. Distress has been...

Yasmin Shah is just like any other 10-year-old girl, with a crazy, loud family, the BEST best friend ever and a talking toy llama! With the help of her loud guardian llama Levi, Yasmin has finally found her voice, but her mission has only just begun. She is determined to use her new-found confidence to help her friends, starting with turning Levi back into his true guardian llama form and getting him back into Seen Not Herd - the secret society of guardian llamas. 

From a Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist specializing in the Middle East, this groundbreaking account of the Syrian Civil War reveals the never-before-published true story of a 21st-century humanitarian disaster. In spring 2011, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad turned to his friend and army...

From First Footing to Samhain, Fringe Festival follies to whisky lore, Sam and Graham guide listeners through a year of Scottish legends, traditions, historical and contemporary events, sharing personal stories and tips as only these two chalk-and-cheese friends can. As entertaining as it is practical, The Clanlands Almanac is a light-hearted education in Scottish history and culture, told through the eyes of two passionate Scotsmen. The perfect escapist guide, The Clanlands Almanac is intended as a starting point for your own Scottish discoveries.

The traits that make Sam Zell one of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs also make him one of the most surprising, enigmatic, and entertaining mavericks in American business. Self-made billionaire Sam Zell consistently sees what others don’t. From finding a market for overpriced...

A cat-and-mouse thriller of rare intelligence, To Kill a Man is the latest from number-one bestseller Sam Bourne -- a twisting, timely story of power, justice and revenge. A woman is brutally assaulted in her own home by an intruder. She defends herself -- leaving her attacker dead. But this is...

** THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER ** A Best Book of the Year in the Financial Times, The Week, Spectator, BBC History Magazine, NPR, History Today, Waterstones and Daunts ‘A sparkling debut by an outstanding young historian’ PETER FRANKOPAN 'Remarkable … The prose is vivid, the storytelling...

Billy Wilder’s Sunset Boulevard, a classic film noir and also a damning dissection of the Hollywood dream factory, evokes the glamour and ruin of the stars who subsist on that dream. It’s also one long in-joke about the movie industry and those who made it great - and who were, in turn, destroyed by it. One of the most critically admired films of the 20th century, Sunset Boulevard is also famous as silent-star Gloria Swanson’s comeback picture.

In One with My Lord, Sam Allberry examines the doctrine of union with Christ through a rich study of New Testament scriptures. Each chapter is short enough to be listened to as a devotional, giving believers a fresh lens to view the gospel daily as they pursue holiness, resist sin, build community, and worship God. In a time when people are searching for a place to belong, One with My Lord reminds believers that they have a perfect home in Christ.

Brought to you by Penguin. Known as the ‘four horsemen’ of New Atheism, these four big thinkers of the twenty-first century met only once. Their electrifying examination of ideas on this remarkable occasion was intense and wide-ranging. Everything that was said as they agreed and disagreed...

A map to understanding and dissolving our 12 universal painful patterns so we can free ourselves, return to our true essence of love, and cocreate a more beautiful reality In our dualistic universe, suffering is inevitable—we need contrast to have any experience at all. But our 12 inherited...

Conversation about finance, tech, AI, and crypto

En un mundo donde la incertidumbre puede surgir en cualquier carretera, en cualquier ciudad y en todos los niveles de seguridad pública y privada, la necesidad de una protección fiable nunca ha sido tan relevante. El blindaje ya no es una materia reservada solo para jefes de Estado, convoyes militares o equipos de seguridad de élite. Ahora pertenece a una conversación más amplia que involucra a líderes empresariales, familias, instituciones, planificadores de infraestructuras y gobiernos que buscan resiliencia en una época cada vez más impredecible.

Das ist keine Geschichte über eine ferne Zukunft. Es ist eine Geschichte über das Hier und Jetzt–über eine Welt, in der jeder weiß, dass eine Katastrophe möglich ist, und trotzdem zu lange schweigt. NUKLEARER KRIEG ist ein globaler Politthriller über die letzten Stunden vor dem Zusammenbruch der Ordnung. Alles beginnt mit einem taktischen Atomschlag Israels gegen Iran. Zuerst nennen sie ihn begrenzt. Wenige Stunden später antwortet Teheran–und Tel Aviv verschwindet im Feuer. In Washington beginnt ein Wettlauf gegen die Zeit. China versetzt seine Raketenkräfte in höchste Alarmbereitschaft.

Fascinating lives taken from the pages of the obituaries

El mundo actual es muy diferente al que muchos padres han adoptado. Cuando éramos niños, los videojuegos eran pequeños, sencillos, predecibles y, sinceramente... No muy inteligente. Jugabas los mismos niveles una y otra vez, esperando mejorar un poco cada vez. Los personajes decían las mismas frases, los enemigos se comportan igual y los mundos seguían exactamente igual sin importar cuántas veces los visitaras.

A resin driveway is a modern surfacing solution made by mixing natural stones with a strong, clear resin to create a smooth and durable finish. It is popular for its attractive appearance, wide range of colors, and long-lasting performance. Resin driveways are also permeable, meaning water can drain through the surface, helping to prevent puddles and improve drainage. They require very little maintenance and are resistant to cracks, weeds, and fading, making them an ideal choice for both residential and commercial properties. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.