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From Square One

A Meditation, with Digressions, on Crosswords

de Dean Olsher ...

From Square One is Dean Olsher's captivating and in-depth exploration of the cultural history, psychology, and even metaphysics of crosswords -- their promise of a world without chaos and uncertainty.It is often repeated that more than 50 million Americans do crossword puzzles on a regular basis. Skeptical of that claim, Dean Olsher does his own research and finds that the number is nearly dead-on ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

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From Square One is Dean Olsher's captivating and in-depth exploration of the cultural history, psychology, and even metaphysics of crosswords -- their promise of a world without chaos and uncertainty.It is often repeated that more than 50 million Americans do crossword puzzles on a regular basis. Skeptical of that claim, Dean Olsher does his own research and finds that the number is nearly dead-on
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The Stuff of Thought

Language as a Window into Human Nature

de Steven Pinker ...

Narrado por Dean Olsher ...

Abreviado

9 hora 36 minutos

This New York Times bestseller is an exciting and fearless investigation of languageBestselling author Steven Pinker possesses that rare combination of scientific aptitude and verbal eloquence that enables him to provide lucid explanations of deep and powerful ideas. His previous books?including the Pulitzer Prize finalist The Blank Slate?have catapulted him into the limelight as one of today?s ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

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This New York Times bestseller is an exciting and fearless investigation of languageBestselling author Steven Pinker possesses that rare combination of scientific aptitude and verbal eloquence that enables him to provide lucid explanations of deep and powerful ideas. His previous books?including the Pulitzer Prize finalist The Blank Slate?have catapulted him into the limelight as one of today?s
... Leer más

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Desperate Networks

de Bill Carter ...

Narrado por Dean Olsher ...

Abreviado

5 hora 20 minutos

In the executive offices of the four major networks, sweeping changes are taking place and billions of dollars are at stake. Now Bill Carter, bestselling author of The Late Shift, goes behind the scenes to reveal the inner workings of the television industry, capturing the true portraits of the larger-than-life moguls and stars who make it such a cutthroat business.In a time of sweeping media ... Leer más

$15.99 USD

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In the executive offices of the four major networks, sweeping changes are taking place and billions of dollars are at stake. Now Bill Carter, bestselling author of The Late Shift, goes behind the scenes to reveal the inner workings of the television industry, capturing the true portraits of the larger-than-life moguls and stars who make it such a cutthroat business.In a time of sweeping media
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Open Letter

On Blasphemy, Islamophobia, and the True Enemies of Free Expression

de Charb ...

Narrado por Dean Olsher ...

Completo

1 horas 42 minutos

An impassioned defense of the freedom of speech, from Stéphane Charbonnier, a journalist murdered for his convictions.On January 7, 2015, two gunmen stormed the offices of the French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo. They took the lives of twelve men and women, but they called for one man by name: "Charb."Known by his pen name, Stèphane Charbonnier was editor in chief of Charlie Hebdo, an ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

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An impassioned defense of the freedom of speech, from Stéphane Charbonnier, a journalist murdered for his convictions.On January 7, 2015, two gunmen stormed the offices of the French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo. They took the lives of twelve men and women, but they called for one man by name: "Charb."Known by his pen name, Stèphane Charbonnier was editor in chief of Charlie Hebdo, an
... Leer más

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From Square One

A Meditation, with Digressions, on Crosswords

de Dean Olsher ...

Narrado por Dean Olsher ...

Abreviado

1 horas 11 minutos

From Square One is Dean Olsher's captivating and in-depth exploration of the cultural history, psychology, and even metaphysics of crosswords -- their promise of a world without chaos and uncertainty.It is often repeated that more than 50 million Americans do crossword puzzles on a regular basis. Skeptical of that claim, Dean Olsher does his own research and finds that the number is nearly dead-on ... Leer más

$5.99 USD

Disponible también en: eBook

From Square One is Dean Olsher's captivating and in-depth exploration of the cultural history, psychology, and even metaphysics of crosswords -- their promise of a world without chaos and uncertainty.It is often repeated that more than 50 million Americans do crossword puzzles on a regular basis. Skeptical of that claim, Dean Olsher does his own research and finds that the number is nearly dead-on
... Leer más

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How the Mind Works

de Steven Pinker ...

Narrado por Mel Foster ...

Completo

26 hora 5 minutos

In this delightful, acclaimed bestseller, one of the world’s leading cognitive scientists tackles the workings of the human mind. What makes us rational—and why are we so often irrational? How do we see in three dimensions? What makes us happy, afraid, angry, disgusted, or sexually aroused? Why do we fall in love? And how do we grapple with the imponderables of morality, religion, and ... Leer más

$46.99 USD

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In this delightful, acclaimed bestseller, one of the world’s leading cognitive scientists tackles the workings of the human mind. What makes us rational—and why are we so often irrational? How do we see in three dimensions? What makes us happy, afraid, angry, disgusted, or sexually aroused? Why do we fall in love? And how do we grapple with the imponderables of morality, religion, and
... Leer más

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Top of the Rock

Inside the Rise and Fall of Must See TV

de Warren Littlefield, T. R. Pearson ...

Narrado por Bob Balaban ...

Completo

8 hora 56 minutos

Seinfeld, Friends, Frasier, ER, Cheers, Law & Order, Will & Grace…Here is the funny, splashy, irresistible insiders’ account of the greatest era in television history -- told by the actors, writers, directors, producers, and the network executives who made it happen…and watched it all fall apart.Warren Littlefield was the NBC President of Entertainment who oversaw the Peacock Network’s rise from ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

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Seinfeld, Friends, Frasier, ER, Cheers, Law & Order, Will & Grace…Here is the funny, splashy, irresistible insiders’ account of the greatest era in television history -- told by the actors, writers, directors, producers, and the network executives who made it happen…and watched it all fall apart.Warren Littlefield was the NBC President of Entertainment who oversaw the Peacock Network’s rise from
... Leer más

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Language Instinct, The

How the Mind Creates Language

de Steven Pinker ...

Narrado por Arthur Morey ...

Completo

18 hora 56 minutos

In this classic, the world’s expert on language and mind lucidly explains everything you always wanted to know about language: how it works, how children learn it, how it changes, how the brain computes it, and how it evolved. With deft use of examples of humor and wordplay, Steven Pinker weaves our vast knowledge of language into a compelling story: language is a human instinct, wired into our ... Leer más

$44.99 USD

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In this classic, the world’s expert on language and mind lucidly explains everything you always wanted to know about language: how it works, how children learn it, how it changes, how the brain computes it, and how it evolved. With deft use of examples of humor and wordplay, Steven Pinker weaves our vast knowledge of language into a compelling story: language is a human instinct, wired into our
... Leer más

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The War for Late Night

When Leno Went Early and Television Went Crazy

de Bill Carter ...

Narrado por Sean Kenin ...

Completo

15 hora 2 minutos

A dramatic account of the politics and personalities behind NBC's calamitous attempt to reinvent late-night television.When NBC decided to move Jay Leno into prime time to make room for Conan O'Brien to host the Tonight show-a job he had been promised five years earlier-skeptics anticipated a train wreck for the ages. It took, in fact, only a few months for the dire predictions to come true. Leno ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

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A dramatic account of the politics and personalities behind NBC's calamitous attempt to reinvent late-night television.When NBC decided to move Jay Leno into prime time to make room for Conan O'Brien to host the Tonight show-a job he had been promised five years earlier-skeptics anticipated a train wreck for the ages. It took, in fact, only a few months for the dire predictions to come true. Leno
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DisneyWar

de James B. Stewart ...

Narrado por Patrick Lawlor ...

Completo

25 hora 40 minutos

The dramatic inside story of the downfall of Michael Eisner—Disney Chairman and CEO—and the scandals that drove America’s best-known entertainment company to civil war.“When You Wish Upon a Star,” “Whistle While You Work,” “The Happiest Place on Earth”—these are lyrics indelibly linked to Disney, one of the most admired and best-known companies in the world. So when Roy Disney, chairman of Walt ... Leer más

$39.99 USD

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The dramatic inside story of the downfall of Michael Eisner—Disney Chairman and CEO—and the scandals that drove America’s best-known entertainment company to civil war.“When You Wish Upon a Star,” “Whistle While You Work,” “The Happiest Place on Earth”—these are lyrics indelibly linked to Disney, one of the most admired and best-known companies in the world. So when Roy Disney, chairman of Walt
... Leer más

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The Sense of Style

The Thinking Person's Guide to Writing in the 21st Century

de Steven Pinker ...

Narrado por Arthur Morey ...

Completo

12 hora 26 minutos

A short and entertaining book on the modern art of writing well by New York Times bestselling author Steven PinkerWhy is so much writing so bad, and how can we make it better? Is the English language being corrupted by texting and social media? Do the kids today even care about good writing? Why should any of us care?In The Sense of Style, the bestselling linguist and cognitive scientist Steven ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

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A short and entertaining book on the modern art of writing well by New York Times bestselling author Steven PinkerWhy is so much writing so bad, and how can we make it better? Is the English language being corrupted by texting and social media? Do the kids today even care about good writing? Why should any of us care?In The Sense of Style, the bestselling linguist and cognitive scientist Steven
... Leer más

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Top of the Morning

Inside the Cutthroat World of Morning TV

de Brian Stelter ...

Narrado por Brian Stelter ...

Completo

9 hora 50 minutos

CNN correspondent Brian Stelter reveals the dark side of morning television with exclusive material about current and past morning stars, from Matt Lauer to Katie Couric.When America wakes up with personable and charming hosts like Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos, it's hard to imagine their show bookers having to guard a guest's hotel room all night to prevent rival shows from poaching. ... Leer más

$27.99 USD

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CNN correspondent Brian Stelter reveals the dark side of morning television with exclusive material about current and past morning stars, from Matt Lauer to Katie Couric.When America wakes up with personable and charming hosts like Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos, it's hard to imagine their show bookers having to guard a guest's hotel room all night to prevent rival shows from poaching.
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