Our lives, our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice -- and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or...

In this video, the speaker explores the fascinating world of collective nouns in the English language. From animals to people, he delves into the origins and usage of these unique and sometimes bizarre terms. Discover the history behind...

Unexpected Twist! An Oliver Twisted Tale – Q&A

The legend of the werewolf—the idea of a person turning into a wolf—has terrified and fascinated people for centuries. Stories of werewolves date back to ancient Greece and the Middle Ages, often linked with fear of the unknown and the...

Elves have appeared in stories for over a thousand years. In ancient Norse mythology, they were mysterious spirits connected to nature. In medieval Europe, they became known for mischief and magic. Over time, elves evolved into the tall,...

As a kid, the monsters in Where the Wild Things Are were downright frightening. But thinking about the book as an adult, it’s clear there’s something deeper to this fantastically monstrous story.

This video emphasizes the importance of using multiple sources to gain a comprehensive understanding of a topic. It distinguishes between primary sources, such as speeches and letters, and secondary sources, like textbooks and articles....

This video outlines how DNA is structured and coded for genetics.

There', 'their' and 'they’re' are often confused. This lesson explains the the key differences between them and shows how they are each used. Avoid making this common mistake, and gain confidence in your writing and speaking.Never mix...

Here are the Best Self Help Books:

5. The Innovator's Dilemma - Recommended by Jobs and
Cuban
4 Business Adventures - Recommended by Gates a
nd Buffett
3. Superintelligence - Recommended by
Musk and Gates
2. The...

Religions of the world Explained: 5 of the worlds most widespread and influential religions are Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Judaism. You may be surprised to learn that they all share...

If you are a kid and your bed is a lumpy, old couch or a cold, hard floor and you leave home for school without a regular breakfast, you will not excel in your classes. This daily struggle is shockingly common...

At the age of 24, Shilamida felt that she had found success: she was earning a six-figure income and had a nice boyfriend. But just 2 years, everything seemed to fall apart. Her relationship ended shortly before she...

Do you believe that love conquers all? This story of Annette Ross and her family will convince you it does.



Annette and her husband Bill were living a fairy tale life in the upscale town of New Canaan, Connecticut,...

Orly Wahba is the founder and CEO of Life Vest Inside, a non-profit organization that inspires, educates, and empowers people to live their lives full of kindness. She is also the director and producer of Kindnesss...

The Human Library is not your typical library. Yes, there are stories waiting to be shared, but not in the way that you're used to.



The Human Library is a global movement, where you can check out HUMAN books! It is...

We bet you haven't seen a bookstore like this before. It is no surprise it sits in the Downtown Project of Las Vegas.



The Writer’s Block Book Shop, Las Vegas’ only independent bookstore and it's studio, Codex, offers...

In 2008 Christine traveled to Ethiopia to adopt a little girl. When they arrived home, she found her new daughter drinking water from a puddle in their driveway. This raised a huge flag for Christine, realizing water used to be...

In 2008 Christine traveled to Ethiopia to adopt a little girl. When they arrived home, she found her new daughter drinking water from a puddle in their driveway. This raised a huge flag for Christine, realizing water used to be...

Howcast - A tattoo is forever – unless, of course, you want to go through the pain and expense of removing it. So think long and hard before you get one!

Howcast - Learn how to use the word "hay" from Spanish teacher Andrea Cukier in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Check out this Portal 2 walkthrough and beat Chapter 8 - Part 6: Room 05/19 with this online demo.

Howcast - Learn how to find a good crochet pattern from Lion Brand Yarn's Andrea Lemire in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn how to become a professional cake baker from professional cake decorator Amanda Oakleaf in this Howcast video.