Lev Grossman talks about his novel, "The Magicians," with Anne Strainchamps. It's the story of a young man who discovers magic is real, not that it makes his life any less complicated.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Matthew Skelton's debut children's novel is called "Endymion Spring." It's a tale of ancient manuscripts, old libraries and magic.
Joe Regenstein teaches food science at Cornell. He tells Steve Paulson about the rigorous inspections involved in getting a food accepted as kosher.
Muhammad Yunus founded the Grameen Bank which pioneered the practice of micro-lending as a way for poor people to start their own businesses.
Is the melting of the Polar Ice cap in the Arctic destroying the habitat for polar bears and the seals they eat?
The past is a fascinating place to visit, especially when you consider how little it would take to make it an entirely different place.
Patricia Person confesses she is a procrastinator in this audio essay.
Children’s author Katherine Paterson tells Steve Paulson that too many people deny the emotional reality of childhood. Her books are popular because she recognizes the fears children face.
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