Malcolm X, Laurence Fishburne and ‘the Theater of Your Mind’

The Oscar-nominated actor narrates “The Autobiography of Malcolm X” in an audiobook project he says “doesn’t change my perspective so much as it amplifies it.” Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

[ The New York Times | 2020-08-30 09:00:11 UTC ]
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Trigger Publishing acquires mindfulness guide for expectant parents

Mental health and wellbeing publisher Trigger Publishing has acquired its first book on pregnancy from consultant midwife Sian Warriner and children’s mindfulness author Mark Pallis.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-16 13:40:22 UTC ]
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PRH Audio to release audiobook anthology for mindful living in lockdown

Penguin Random House Audio is bringing together wellbeing experts, including fitness author Chloe Madeley and performance coach Sara Milne Rowe, in a new audio anthology, The Here and Now. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-09 10:56:54 UTC ]
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Contemplating gods and hunters, guilt and theater

Roberto Calasso posits that ancient hunting myths help illuminate the modern mind. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2020-05-29 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Full Circle Bookstore: A Palace of Minds, by Yousef Khanfar

Cultural Cross Sections Yousef Khanfar Photo by James L.W / Unsplash In January, Full Circle Bookstore was named one of five finalists for Publishers Weekly’s Bookstore of the Year. Palestinian photographer Yousef Khanfar offers the following... Continue reading at World Literature Today

[ World Literature Today | 2020-05-28 13:17:54 UTC ]
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Buster Books acquires Jess French's mindfulness-inspired picture book

Buster Books, the children's imprint of Michael O’Mara Books, will publish CBeebies presenter Dr Jess French's first book. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-05-21 16:01:48 UTC ]
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Ford to draw keyworker superheroes in Laurence King competition

Laurence King Publishing (LKP) has launched a competition for children to nominate a keyworker they would like illustrator Jason Ford to draw as a superhero. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-29 05:43:41 UTC ]
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Malcolm Turnbull book publisher has list of 'legion' recipients of unauthorised copies

Publisher reaches settlement with Scott Morrison’s adviser Nico Louw. Asked whether senior political figures were among those sent the memoir, CEO says, ‘How senior do you want?’ Some of the biggest names in politics will be drawn into the controversy over pirating of Malcolm Turnbull’s... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2020-04-22 04:05:30 UTC ]
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Frances Hardinge: 'Young adults tend to be more broad-minded than adults'

Frances Hardinge answers our questions about her latest YA novel, Deeplight (Macmillan Children's Books), which has been shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2020. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-21 03:10:06 UTC ]
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Robert Pinsky: “Heavy with longing, in my mind, is preferable to hollow”

Pinsky explains the neighborhood memories that spurred him to write “House Hour” and how he is using walks to cope with the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2020-04-17 12:18:21 UTC ]
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Mystery maladies that cross the border between mind and body

Neuropsychiatrist Anthony David on the murky interplay that makes some patients sick. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2020-04-17 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Changed My Mind podcasters sign with Random House Business

Random House Business has acquired Poles Apart, "a major new analysis of political and social tribalism" by the presenters of the podcast "Changed My Mind". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-17 07:14:51 UTC ]
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Malcolm Turnbull: News Corp is like a political party with the Murdochs encouraging intolerance

In his new book the former Australian PM accuses the company of helping to run the country through deferential leaders like Tony Abbott News Corp operates like a political party, working closely with rightwing politicians to influence policy and elections and to destroy politicians who won’t... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2020-04-16 07:19:49 UTC ]
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Never mind the Brits, here are five American novels perfect for ‘Masterpiece’ treatment

Sure, Jane Austen and E.M. Forster wrote great costume dramas, but let’s not overlook the works of Twain and other Americans. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2020-04-02 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Making Sense of a Bullshit Society: A Reading List by Malcolm Harris

How did everything get so bad, so fast? For young Americans, trust in society and its various institutions is at historical lows. These books comprise a solid intro to the mechanics of our totally fucked up and bullshit American society in 2020. There’s no Trump on the list, but if you read the... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-02-25 09:49:35 UTC ]
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Canongate bags 'mind-blowing' book from neuroscientist Eagleman

Canongate has bagged a book on the brain to “blow your mind” by neuroscientist David Eagleman. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-01-13 01:41:02 UTC ]
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Benji Davies | 'Most of my stronger ideas start fairly small, but they stick in my mind'

Author-illustrator Benji Davies reveals how his latest picture book spawned from a single sketch. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-25 06:16:49 UTC ]
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George R.R. Martin opens bookstore next to his movie theater in Santa Fe.

Did you know that master fantasist George R.R. Martin opened his own movie theater in Santa Fe, the Jean Cocteau Cinema? Well, now he’s opening a bookstore next door, Beastly Books. As Martin writes, on his blog: We’ve been doing amazing author events at the Jean Cocteau Cinema ever since we... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2019-12-16 16:24:28 UTC ]
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Malcolm Gladwell Talks to Strangers

The bestselling author returns with his sixth book, Talking to Strangers, and a little advice about trust, relationships, and the lies people tell. The post Malcolm Gladwell Talks to Strangers appeared first on The Millions. Continue reading at The Millions

[ The Millions | 2019-11-19 17:00:28 UTC ]
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Photos: Convergence TV Summit with Leading Minds

As connected TV usage continues to skyrocket, linear and digital viewing is blurring like never before. New streaming services are rapidly accelerating the evolution of the TV industry. At the Convergent TV summit, Adweek editors spoke with the innovators and leaders at the forefront of this... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2019-11-05 23:00:52 UTC ]
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Here’s How Harry Potter Used 51 Times Square Ads to Create One Immersive Theater

Visiting Times Square at night can be a pretty overwhelming experience, in part because of the visual chaos of so many massive digital ads vying for your attention. But would it be even more overwhelming if all the ads came together to tell one immersive story? The producers of Broadway's Harry... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2019-10-10 20:54:51 UTC ]
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