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Summer reading: 4 books on well-being that you can rely on

In a survey examining views on health and well-being, almost all Canadians responding reported wanting to improve their personal well-being.

The Conversation · Jun 20, 2024

Federal appeals court weighs challenge to Iowa ban on books with sexual content from schools

Attorneys for LGBTQ+ youth, teachers and major publishers have asked a federal appeals court to affirm a lower court order that blocked key parts of an Iowa law banning books depicting sex acts from school libraries and classrooms

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2024

Alice’s adventures in banking wonderland: how an ambitious finance start-up didn’t change the world

Stuart Kells is in some senses an Antipodean version of American journalist and historian Michael Lewis. Kells has chronicled the antics of corporate players, such as publishers Penguin Random House, diamond miners Argyle, and financial market traders in the water of the Murray-Darling Basin. This new book is published by…

The Conversation · May 20, 2024

Colin Farrell Returns As The Penguin In New Max Series

The Penguin returns in the Max series spin-off from The Batman film, promising a thrilling narrative. A must-watch for fans of the expanding Batman universe.

Top News · Mar 22, 2024

Al Pacino to release ‘revealing’ memoir in October

Sonny Boy, the actor’s first memoir, will cover his upbringing in New York, Hollywood career and thoughts on ‘love and purpose’

The Guardian - US · Mar 11, 2024

The Truth About 'Rural Rage'

Our research was cited in a new book on “white rural rage.” But the authors got the research wrong.

Reason · Mar 7, 2024

St Paul’s Cathedral to host guests for £7 in ‘secret’ 300-year-old library

Guests can delve deeper into history of London landmark in one-of-a-kind stay to mark World Book Day

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2024

St Paul’s Cathedral unveils hidden library available for once-in-a-lifetime stay - for just £7

Two guests will get the chance to stay in the ‘secret’ room of the historic London landmark on March 15

Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2024

Indian publishers are churning out children’s books focussed on regional cuisine

As parents and teachers introduce books about food to children, more often than not, they borrow from Western concepts. Be it ingredients, dishes, or even food etiquette, rarely have we found books that highlight traditional Indian delicacies and practices. It is only over the last couple of years that Indian…

The Hindu · Feb 22, 2024

Following in her mom's footsteps, a doctor fights to make medicine more inclusive

Dr. Uché Blackstock says that the 2023 SCOTUS ruling against affirmative action will have a long-term, negative impact on both Black doctors and patients. Her book is Legacy.

WEKU · Jan 22, 2024