Summary & Analysis of Factfulness by ZIP Reads Hans Rosling challenges everything you thought you knew about the world in his groundbreaking book, Factfulness. Think you know what percent of the world is vaccinated? Or many people have access to electricity? Rosling proves that whatever you think, you're most likely wrong. Learn how to fight your own personal bias and get a more realistic perspective on the world with Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong about the World — and Why Things … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Miguel D’Addario
Author Bio: Miguel D’Addario is Italian, born in Buenos Aires. Bachelor's degree in journalism, Master in education Social, Master in sociology and doctorate in communication Social by the University Complutense of Madrid. It has developed its experience in various fields of teaching, from vocational training to the level of University, both in Latin America and Europe. In addition is engineer industrial (UNC), technical superior in equipment industrial, maintenance and management. … [Read more...]
Orville Mouse and the Puzzle of the Clockwork Glowbirds by Tom Hoffman
Orville Mouse and the Puzzle of the Clockwork Glowbirds by Tom Hoffman 2016 Gold Medal Winner • Best Young Adult Adventure Book Readers Favorite International Book Award "Hoffman comes across as a master in the teen fantasy genre..." –Romuald Dzemo "...magical, exciting, witty and wise..." –Jack Magnus Orville Wellington Mouse lives with his Mum in the quiet fishing village of Muridaan Falls, Symoca. His life takes an unexpected turn when he learns his best friend Sophia Mouse is not … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Robin Hawdon
Author Bio: One of Britain's most widely produced playwrights, with productions in over 40 countries and 20 languages. Well known in the USA, where his plays have appeared in almost every stock and amateur theatre, as well as on Broadway. Now concentrating on novel writing, after Hamlyn Book Of The Month publication and five star Amazon reader reviews of his first novel, A RUSTLE IN THE GRASS. What inspires you to write? The joy of creating worlds - i.e. playing at God! Tell us about your … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Melissa McPhail @melissagmcphail
Author Bio: Melissa McPhail is a classically trained pianist, violinist and composer, a Vinyasa yoga instructor, and an avid Fantasy reader. A long-time student of philosophy, she is passionate about the Fantasy genre because of its inherent philosophical explorations. Her work reflects a deep understanding of human motivations, and adventures into the age-old question of good versus evil as modified by context, viewpoint and time. Ms. McPhail lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Robert W. Fuller @robertwfuller
Author Bio: Robert W. Fuller, former president of Oberlin College, is an internationally recognized authority on rankism and dignity. In 2004 he was elected as a Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science, and in 2011 he served as keynote speaker at the National Conference on Dignity for All hosted by the president of Bangladesh. His books and ideas have been featured in The New York Times, Oprah Magazine, NPR, C-SPAN, The Boston Globe, the BBC, and Voice of America. His books include … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Heather L. Rivera
Author Bio: Heather Rivera was born in Port Jefferson, NY in 1977. Heather has studied Philosophy with a specialty in Philosophy through Film, Evil, Metaphysics and Aesthetics for the past five years. She has written a book that shows connections between philosophical texts and films titled "The Problem with Evil". She has been invited to guest lecture at Suffolk County Community College regarding "Jean Baudrillard in relation to Art" and "Descartes as he relates to the film Inception". In … [Read more...]
