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Are we alone in the universe? This is one of the most profound issues facing mankind - and one of the unresolved questions that science may finally be able to answer in this century. These 24 mind-expanding lectures reveal the cutting-edge research leading scientists to believe that life is not exclusively the domain of Earth. Professor Close offers an unparalleled look at the subject of life and the mysteries that remain.

This short, smart book tells you everything you need to know about "nothing". What remains when you take all the matter away? Can empty space - "nothing" - exist? To answer these questions, eminent scientist Frank Close takes us on a lively and accessible journey that ranges from ancient ideas and cultural superstitions to the frontiers of current research, illuminating the story of how scientists have explored the void and the rich discoveries they have made there.

Want to learn the improv techniques that helped Mike Myers, Chris Farley, John Belushi, and many others along the road to TV and film stardom? Then let two esteemed founders of long-form improvisational theatre, Del Close and Charna Halpern, teach you the "Harold." This groundbreaking acting exercise emphasizes pattern recognition and subversion of the audience's expectations, which are important factors for making people laugh without ever telling a joke.

Brought to you by Penguin. 'Trinity' was the codename for the test explosion of the atomic bomb in New Mexico on 16 July 1945. This exceptional book - Trinity - tells the story of the bomb's metaphorical father, Rudolf Peierls; his intellectual son, the atomic spy, Klaus Fuchs, and the ghosts of...

It’s the eve of the 1980s. PC Liz Seeley joins the squad investigating the murders. With a violent boyfriend at home and male chauvinist pigs at work, she is drawn to a feminist collective led by the militant and uncompromising Rowena. There she meets Charmaine – young, Black, artistic, and fighting discrimination on two fronts. As the list of victims grows and police fail to catch the killer, women across the north are too terrified to go out after dark.

Welcome to the Wine Educate Podcast, your ultimate guide to mastering wine through the lens of WSET wine courses and certifications. Whether you're a beginner exploring WSET Level 1 or preparing for the rigorous WSET Level 3 exam, this podcast is packed with insights tailored for every stage of your wine education journey. Learn wine tasting techniques using the Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT), discover expert strategies for excelling in WSET essay practice, and dive into topics like food and wine pairing and career pathways in the wine industry. With episodes on professional wine ...

Following the discovery of the Higgs boson, Frank Close has produced this major revision to his classic and compelling introduction to the fundamental particles that make up the universe. Frank Close takes us on a journey into the atom to examine known particles such as quarks, electrons, and the ghostly neutrino, and explains the key role and significance of the Higgs boson. Along the way he provides fascinating insights into how discoveries in particle physics have actually been made, and discusses how our picture of the world has been radically revised in the light of these developments.

Listen to Matthew Close discuss a variety of topics such as sports or technology in these informative and comedic episodes of The MAAD Podcast.

Open & Close 開/合，是一個旨在深入探討，積極推廣，並且與大眾一同保育生活文化的團體。透過錄製【Open & Close Podcast】我地希望透過刺激大眾的聽覺，並一同反思：何謂生活？這也是我們「造內容」的方式。除了Podcast，Open & Close 開/合 亦會舉辦Slideshow和Walking Tour等活動。因為我們不願被故有形式限制我們對文化的想像，而是相信活動和交流的過程，能令大眾用不同的角度思考、解構和感受生活。只要這樣，內容便油然而生。...

Der Hochpreis-Closer Podcast von Constantin Guldan und Lea Guldan ist der Podcast, der dir beim Hören Geld bringt. Es ist ein Podcast für alle, die aus dem Hamsterrad ihres Jobs ausbrechen wollen und ihre finanzielle Freiheit selbst in die Hand nehmen wollen. Wenn du lernen willst, wie du von überall auf der Welt: Aus dem Homeoffice oder aus dem Urlaub online 10.000€ und mehr pro Monat verdienen kannst, dann ist der Hochpreis Closer Podcast die absolut richtige Adresse für dich. Constantin und Lea geben auf unterhaltsame und informative Weise eine Anleitung, wie du aus deiner jetzigen ...

In the summer of 1964, a reclusive young professor at the University of Edinburgh wrote two scientific papers which have come to change our understanding of the most fundamental building blocks of matter and the nature of the universe. Peter Higgs posited the existence an almost infinitely tiny particle—today known as the Higgs boson—which is the key to understanding why particles have mass, and but for which atoms and molecules could not exist.

A brilliantly funny novel about ambition and marriage from the best-selling author of Girls in White Dresses, The Hopefuls tells the story of a young wife who follows her husband and his political dreams to Washington, D.C., a city of idealism, gossip, and complicated friendships among the...

A memoir by Glenn Close's sister, Jessie, about the challenges of living with severe bipolar disorder—includes chapters by Glenn Close. At a young age, Jessie Close struggled with symptoms that would transform into severe bipolar disorder in her early twenties, but she was not properly...

With her best-selling debut, Girls in White Dresses (An “irresistible, pitch-perfect first novel” —Marie Claire), Jennifer Close captured friendship in those what-on-earth-am-I-going-to-do-with-my-life years of early adulthood. Now, with her sparkling new novel of parenthood and sibling...

An irresistible comedy of manners about three generations of a Chicago restaurant family and the deep-fried, beer-battered, cream cheese-frosted love that feeds them all—from the best-selling author of Girls in White Dresses “Laugh-out-loud funny, and deeply resonant to our times. I was so...

Something has boarded the interstellar cargo vessel Kraken, and it is hungry for more than just meat. After days of being both the hunters and the hunted, Captain Tasha and a desperate few struggle against a shape shifting alien menace intent upon devouring most of the crew and has worse in store for the survivors.

The Complete System of Deep Persuasion is a precision manual on how human decisions actually form—not through logic, pressure, or clever language, but through the nervous system beneath conscious awareness. Rather than teaching tactics or scripts, the audiobook reveals the underlying architecture that governs every yes, no, hesitation, and regret. It shows how safety, belonging, agency, identity, and logic must activate in a strict sequence... and how resistance is never something to overcome, only something to diagnose and resolve.

Ordinary people telling extraordinary stories.

18-year-old Saoirse can't wait to leave school. But just before the final exams, her ex-boyfriend dies by suicide. Everyone blames Saoirse – even Saoirse herself, who cheated on him with his best friend. Shunned by her schoolmates, she suffers unbearable levels of anxiety, which her useless counsellor does nothing to alleviate. On prom night, everything becomes too much, and Saoirse makes a decision that lands her in a psychiatric hospital.

The Darker Side of Social Media: Consumer Psychology and Mental Health takes a research-based, scientific approach to examining problematic issues and outcomes that are related to social media use by consumers. Now in its second edition, it relies on psychological theories to help explain or predict problematic online behavior within the social media landscape through the lens of mental health.