A Defense of Hume on Miracles

A unique approach to home organization that prioritizes mindset over manual technique. The text explains that true order is achieved by tidying all at once rather than in small, daily increments, which prevents the common "rebound" effect of clutter. Readers are encouraged to dis ... Show More

Examine the evolutionary and psychological origins of human cooperation, arguing that reciprocity and altruism are fundamental to our species rather than mere byproducts of pure self-interest. Samuel Bowles and Herbert Gintis demonstrate through economic games and field studies t ... Show More

Focusing on its introductory materials and opening scene. The narrative begins in the eastern land of Seiiki, where a young woman named Tané discovers a shipwrecked foreigner on a beach during a period of sacred seclusion. Fearing the political and personal consequences of report ... Show More

The UK has been a global leader in the Advertising Industry since the end of the last century. But like many businesses it's now facing disruption from technology. Pop up banners on the internet and social influencers are cheaper and more immediate. Evan Davis and guests discuss ... Show More

How a gimmick to write more became one of the biggest literary events online. This episode is sponsored by: Imaginary Friend by Stephen Chbosky I’m Not Dying with You Tonight by Gilly Segal and Kimberly Jones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about y ... Show More

Literature enthusiast Jacke Wilson journeys through the history of literature, from ancient epics to contemporary classics. Find out more at historyofliterature.com and facebook.com/historyofliterature. Support the show by visiting patreon.com/literature or paypal.me/jackewilson. ... Show More

From the dramatic trains of Anna Karenina to the wide-open roads of Jack Kerouac, getting around has always played a central role in literature. But not all means of transportation are equal! In this lighthearted episode of the History of Literature, Jacke and Mike attempt to det ... Show More

Slate’s David Plotz, Julia Turner, and Seth Stevenson celebrate Jane Austen’s classic novel on its 200th birthday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Jess and Trisha talk about who’s losing with Audible’s romance subscription service, consider some of what makes romance unique in the world of self-publishing, deliver news about a couple of publishers, and – as always – recommend books. This episode is sponsored by Raw Power by ... Show More

From etchings scratched into the earliest monuments, to the spray can designs that appear on structures today, the urge to leave our mark is universal. But in 18th-century Britain, the nature of graffiti changed; both exploding in popularity and becoming much more radical in natu ... Show More

Emile Zola, Noel Streatfeild, and romantic books – welcome to Tea or Books? episode 130! In the first half of this episode, we do a topic suggested by Lindsey – do books need a romantic storyline? In the second half, we 

Branding: Laurie Taylor explores the 'persuasion industries' and their role in creating modern consumer society. How has their use of an emotional model of brand communication, whether in political campaigning or product advertising, transformed our understanding of the rational ... Show More