Investigative journalist David Heath takes listeners inside the small group of scientists whose groundbreaking work was once largely dismissed, but whose feat will now eclipse the importance of Jonas Salk's polio vaccine in medical history. With never-before reported details, Heath reveals how these scientists overcame countless obstacles to give the world an unprecedented head start when we needed a COVID-19 vaccine.

"When we think of the Greeks, what comes to mind first is likely to be the artistic and scientific achievements of the group of city-states led by Athens and Sparta around two and a half thousand years ago--a civilization that laid foundation for much of the arts, science, politics, and law throughout the developed world today. But the story of the Greeks is far more than the story of this classical civilization alone. Greek is one of only three languages,...

"The traveling Medici Bros. circus is made up of a ragtag group. There's Miss Atlantis, the resident mermaid, who is trying to find her voice. And Rongo, a stongman juggling more duties than he can keep track of. There's also a brokenhearted family in need of some healing: Holt--a former Stallion Star and war veteran; his daughter, Milly--a budding scientist with little interest in taking up the family act; and her little brother Joe--a clumsy kid...

Signed on September 17, 1787--four years after the American War for Independence--the Constitution laid out the supreme law of the United States of America. Today it's easy for us to take this blueprint of our government for granted. But the Framers--fifty-five men from almost all of the original 13 states--argued fiercely for many months over what ended up being only a four-page document. Here is a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the hotly...

"Hand in Hand presents the stories of ten bold men, each one a strong link in a chain that spans American history. Beginning in Colonial times with astronomer Benjamin Banneker, including such civil rights leaders as Thurgood Marshall and Martin Luther King, Jr., and ending with Barack H. Obama II, the first African American president, it shows how these men who dared to believe and achieve withstood oppression, fought injustice, and broke barriers."--...

"The Heart of Understanding is Thich Nhat Hanh's commentary on the Praj?naparamita Heart Sutra. This sutra is regarded as the essence of Buddhist teaching, offering subtle and profound teachings on the letting go of all preconceived notions, opinions, and attachments in order to be open to all the wonders of life. Nhat Hanh describes the sutra as "a precious gift to us, the gift of fearlessness." The Heart Sutra is Buddhism in a nutshell, but despite...

What's that bird with the giant clump of feathers on its head? It's a Polish chicken! Beginning readers will learn all about these strange yet wonderful creatures in this delightful title. They will also learn basic information about Polish chickens, including what they eat and the story behind their wacky feathers. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful...

Hollywood -- nine big white letters against the Hollywood Hills. Every year millions of people come from all over the world and look up at this famous sign. Why do they come? They come to see the stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and to see the hand and foot prints outside Grauman's Chinese Theatre. They come to visit Universal Studios, and perhaps to see a movie star or two. Most of all, they come to be in the most famous place in movie history...

For over 25 years as a psychotherapist, Yoga teacher, and Interfaith minister, Rev. Connie L. Habash has helped spiritual people like you overcome their worry, fear, stress, and anxiety to feel more calm within and live happier, divinely-inspired lives. Now, she's bringing you Awakening from Anxiety, a book which will provide the reader with psycho-spiritual tools to deepen spiritual awakening and calm fears.

"From the two-time Man Booker award-winning author, comes a collection of short stories. Ranging from a ghost story to a vampire story to a near-memoir to mini-sagas of family and social fracture. Each story brilliantly unsettles the reader with Mantel's classic wicked humour and unsparing eye, in an unmistakably Mantel way"--