Copernicus changed the world with his revolutionary idea that the sun, not the Earth, is the center of our solar system. Dava Sobel tells us why this momentous discovery wasn't easy for Copernicus himself.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Don't look for authenticity on your plate! That's the message of Barry Glassner's book, "The Gospel of Food."
Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus tell Anne Strainchamps about their experience as nannies and discuss the complexities of paid child-care in the home.
David Grinspoon is the author of “Lonely Planets: The Natural Philosophy of Alien Life.”
Bill McKibben has been warning us about global warming since his 1989 book "The End of Nature." In his new Book, "Deep Economy," he makes the case that "more" does not lead to a happier life.
Hanan Al-Shaykh bookmarks "Season of Migration to the North" by Tayeb Salih.
Carl Honore tells Jim Fleming that several countries have societies which promote a slower, more relaxed approach to life.
Conn Iggulden wrote "The Dangerous Book for Boys" with his brother, Hal. The idea is not to injure children but to help them have more fun.
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