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OMG science
fromBig Think
1 week ago

Life is older, weirder, and more interconnected than we ever thought

The book explores the complex question of what defines life through five fundamental biological concepts.
#political-commentary
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson's Biden Cover-Up Bestseller Proves Naysayers Dead Wrong

Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson's book on Joe Biden's cognitive decline has topped bestseller lists despite initial skepticism.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson's Biden Cover-Up Bestseller Proves Naysayers Dead Wrong

Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson's book on Joe Biden's cognitive decline has topped bestseller lists despite initial skepticism.
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fromHackernoon
5 years ago

Book Review: Writing for Developers | HackerNoon

The authors tackle common excuses developers raise against writing, countering each with compelling reasons and actionable advice that demystifies the writing process for technical professionals.
Software development
Books
fromKqed
1 month ago

There's Some Revolutionary Reading Coming Your Way This Week

Rick Atkinson's 'The Fate of the Day' continues his ambitious trilogy on the American Revolution, focusing on pivotal war years.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

'The Buffalo Hunter Hunter' is Stephen Graham Jones' horror masterpiece

"The Buffalo Hunter Hunter is Jones' masterpiece... The diary... becomes a detailed chronicle of several massacres, a bizarre transformation, countless battles, and endless violence."
Writing
#literature
Women
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

A Delightfully Frenetic Cult Classic

Chloe Caldwell's 'Women' depicts a life-altering yet toxic affair, capturing the chaotic nature of first love.
OMG science
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

The Literature of the Pandemic

Literature on COVID often underwhelms by failing to capture the unpredictability and emotional complexity of the pandemic experience.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Cry When the Baby Cries by Becky Barnicoat review the black and white truth about motherhood

Becky Barnicoat's 'Cry When the Baby Cries' humorously addresses motherhood's realities, making it relatable and insightful for new mothers.
Women
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

A Delightfully Frenetic Cult Classic

Chloe Caldwell's 'Women' depicts a life-altering yet toxic affair, capturing the chaotic nature of first love.
OMG science
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

The Literature of the Pandemic

Literature on COVID often underwhelms by failing to capture the unpredictability and emotional complexity of the pandemic experience.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Cry When the Baby Cries by Becky Barnicoat review the black and white truth about motherhood

Becky Barnicoat's 'Cry When the Baby Cries' humorously addresses motherhood's realities, making it relatable and insightful for new mothers.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

A Voyage Around the Queen by Craig Brown review a crown jewel among royal biographies

Craig Brown's insightful humor reveals deeper truths about the monarchy through extensive research on Queen Elizabeth II's representation in literature.
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Media industry
fromIndieWire
3 months ago

Bruce Vilanch on the Worst TV Moments in History, from the Wookiee Christmas 'Star Wars' Special to a 'Brady Bunch' Blowout

Bruce Vilanch humorously revisits his career's low points showcasing the failures behind iconic TV shows and specials.
Television
fromBig Think
3 months ago

Breaking taboos and blurring truths: How reality TV has shaped society in its own image

Reality TV significantly influences modern culture and politics, as discussed in Emily Nussbaum's book, Cue the Sun!.
Media industry
fromIndieWire
3 months ago

Bruce Vilanch on the Worst TV Moments in History, from the Wookiee Christmas 'Star Wars' Special to a 'Brady Bunch' Blowout

Bruce Vilanch humorously revisits his career's low points showcasing the failures behind iconic TV shows and specials.
Television
fromBig Think
3 months ago

Breaking taboos and blurring truths: How reality TV has shaped society in its own image

Reality TV significantly influences modern culture and politics, as discussed in Emily Nussbaum's book, Cue the Sun!.
more#television-history
Video games
fromPolygon
3 months ago

50 years of game history, as told through 60 games

Julian Rignall's book combines personal memoir with gaming history, offering a unique perspective on the evolution of video games.
SF food
fromtablehopper
3 months ago

This week's tablehopper: hey nineteen. (free)

Rachel Hope Cleves' book reveals the deep connections between queerness, sexuality, and culinary history over the past 300 years.
fromSlate Magazine
6 months ago

The 10 Best Audiobooks of 2024

Nicholas Guy Smith adeptly channels the diverse characters of 'The Bright Sword', revitalizing Grossman’s reimagining of Arthurian lore through both whimsy and poignant introspection.
Writing
fromHackernoon
5 years ago

DuckDB in Action: A Review | HackerNoon

The book explores DuckDB comprehensively, from SQL basics to advanced queries, integrating seamlessly with environments like Python's Pandas and cloud services, highlighting its versatility.
Data science
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