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What the Nose Knows
The Science of Scent in Everyday Life
The host noted that Avery Gilbert authored the book "What the Nose Knows," referencing it while discussing the history of smell research.
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the smell scientist Avery Gilbert wrote in her book, What the Nose Knows.
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The host noted that Avery Gilbert authored the book "What the Nose Knows," referencing it while discussing the history of smell research.
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the smell scientist Avery Gilbert wrote in her book, What the Nose Knows.
Smellosophy
What the Nose Tells the Mind
A.S. Bar was mentioned as the author of the book "Smellosophy," which was cited when explaining how beer experts use extensive descriptors for flavors.
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which explains in her book, Smellosophy, that beer experts have lots of descriptors for bitter flavors which they prize while wine drinkers who consider bitterness a sign of a failed...
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A.S. Bar was mentioned as the author of the book "Smellosophy," which was cited when explaining how beer experts use extensive descriptors for flavors.
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which explains in her book, Smellosophy, that beer experts have lots of descriptors for bitter flavors which they prize while wine drinkers who consider bitterness a sign of a failed wine have few.
The Cloudspotter's Guide
The guide was noted as having been published in 2006 after PretorPinney secured a book deal, and it was described as being full of glee and wonder.
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He got a deal to write a book about clouds ... the cloud spotters guide published in 2006 was full of glee and wonder.
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The guide was noted as having been published in 2006 after PretorPinney secured a book deal, and it was described as being full of glee and wonder.
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He got a deal to write a book about clouds ... the cloud spotters guide published in 2006 was full of glee and wonder.
The End of Nature
It was highlighted as one of the first books to address climate change for a mass audience and noted for inspiring the formation of the advocacy group 350.org.
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Bill McKibbin, whose 1989 book The End of Nature was among the first to take on climate change for a mass audience, founded the advocacy group 350.org, named after the study led by Ja...
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It was highlighted as one of the first books to address climate change for a mass audience and noted for inspiring the formation of the advocacy group 350.org.
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Bill McKibbin, whose 1989 book The End of Nature was among the first to take on climate change for a mass audience, founded the advocacy group 350.org, named after the study led by James Hansen.
Original Sin
President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again
The book was cited as an example of malpractice because the speaker felt it ignored recent political developments and seemed outoftouch.
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When you see Jake Tapper come out with a book called The Original Sin, it's almost like malpractice because it's like you didn't see this the last three years.
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The book was cited as an example of malpractice because the speaker felt it ignored recent political developments and seemed outoftouch.
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When you see Jake Tapper come out with a book called The Original Sin, it's almost like malpractice because it's like you didn't see this the last three years.
The Chronology of Water
A Memoir
The memoir was described as the source material for Stewart's film, and later the interview referenced a specific edition containing an interview with the author.
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At 35, she's just directed her first full-length feature, The Chronology of Water. The film is an adaptation of Lydia Yaknovich's intense memoir.
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The memoir was described as the source material for Stewart's film, and later the interview referenced a specific edition containing an interview with the author.
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At 35, she's just directed her first full-length feature, The Chronology of Water. The film is an adaptation of Lydia Yaknovich's intense memoir.
There's a line in the movie and in the book that's like in water, like in books, you can leave your life. I read a lot.
in the edition that I have of The Chronology of Water, there's an interview with Lydia Yuknovich at the end of the book.
The Life You Want
The book was cited by the host as a source of a philosophical question used in the interview.
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the book is called The Life You Want by Adam Phillips.
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The book was cited by the host as a source of a philosophical question used in the interview.
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the book is called The Life You Want by Adam Phillips.
Palestinian Walks
Forays into a Vanishing Landscape
The host noted that the 2007 book won Britain's Orwell Prize for political writing, highlighting its critical acclaim.
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His 2007 book, Palestinian Walks, Forays Into a Vanishing Landscape, won Britain's Orwell Prize for political writing.
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The host noted that the 2007 book won Britain's Orwell Prize for political writing, highlighting its critical acclaim.
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His 2007 book, Palestinian Walks, Forays Into a Vanishing Landscape, won Britain's Orwell Prize for political writing.
We Could Have Been Friends, My Father and I
A Palestinian Memoir
The host mentioned that the book was a finalist for the 2023 National Book Award, underscoring its literary impact.
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And here in the United States, his book We Could Have Been Friends, My Father and I, was a finalist for the 2023 National Book Award.
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The host mentioned that the book was a finalist for the 2023 National Book Award, underscoring its literary impact.
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And here in the United States, his book We Could Have Been Friends, My Father and I, was a finalist for the 2023 National Book Award.
What Does Israel Fear From Palestine?
The interviewer referenced the book when discussing a passage about a conversation with an Israeli friend, illustrating its relevance to the interview's themes.
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you wrote in your book, What Does Israel Fear From Palestine? In that book, you wrote about a conversation you had with an Israeli friend.
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The interviewer referenced the book when discussing a passage about a conversation with an Israeli friend, illustrating its relevance to the interview's themes.
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you wrote in your book, What Does Israel Fear From Palestine? In that book, you wrote about a conversation you had with an Israeli friend.
Language of War, Language of Peace
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The host highlighted the book as being written after the 2014 Gaza War, pointing to its focus on the concept of bravery.
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your book called Language of War, Language of Peace, written in the aftermath of the 2014 Gaza War.
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The host highlighted the book as being written after the 2014 Gaza War, pointing to its focus on the concept of bravery.
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your book called Language of War, Language of Peace, written in the aftermath of the 2014 Gaza War.
The New Biographical Dictionary of Film
Sixth Edition
The host displayed a very thick volume called David Thompson's Biographical Dictionary of Film, describing it as the "MerriamWebster of movies" and noting its comprehensive entries, including a detailed one on Rob Reiner.
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I found, you know, one of the great tomes, one of the great movie projects ever. Yeah, you're holding a very, very thick book. Is David Thompson's Biographical Dictionary of Film. Mm-hmm. It's right h...
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Episode: The Tragic Death and Enduring Legacy of Rob Reiner
The host displayed a very thick volume called David Thompson's Biographical Dictionary of Film, describing it as the "MerriamWebster of movies" and noting its comprehensive entries, including a detailed one on Rob Reiner.
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I found, you know, one of the great tomes, one of the great movie projects ever. Yeah, you're holding a very, very thick book. Is David Thompson's Biographical Dictionary of Film. Mm-hmm. It's right here. I've got a new Biographical Dictionary of Film. Yeah, pristine. It's the Merriam-Webster's of movies written by one man, David Thompson.
And his Rob Reiner entry is kind of amazing because he's a little more dismissive of the wonderful movies. He gets it, but he doesn't really. They're not for him, apparently.
A Swim in a Pond in the Rain
In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life
His 2021 bestseller was described as a distillation of his teaching that offers close readings of Russian short stories.
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His 2021 bestseller, A Swim in a Pond in the Rain, was a distillation of his teaching, featuring close readings of Russian short stories.
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His 2021 bestseller was described as a distillation of his teaching that offers close readings of Russian short stories.
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His 2021 bestseller, A Swim in a Pond in the Rain, was a distillation of his teaching, featuring close readings of Russian short stories.
Look Homeward, Angel
Saunders recalled reading Thomas Wolfe's Look Homeward, Angel while at the School of Mines.
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I remember sitting at that desk reading Thomas Wolfe, Look, Homeward Angel and trying to write like that.
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Saunders recalled reading Thomas Wolfe's Look Homeward, Angel while at the School of Mines.
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I remember sitting at that desk reading Thomas Wolfe, Look, Homeward Angel and trying to write like that.
CivilWarLand in Bad Decline
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Saunders referred to his first published shortstory collection, Civil War Land, when discussing an author's note in a newer edition.
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I reread Civil War Land and Bad Decline. And in the newer... Some newer edition of it, there's an author's note where you write about where you were at in your life. That's your first published collec...
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Saunders referred to his first published shortstory collection, Civil War Land, when discussing an author's note in a newer edition.
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I reread Civil War Land and Bad Decline. And in the newer... Some newer edition of it, there's an author's note where you write about where you were at in your life. That's your first published collection.
The Greatest Hoax
NASA's Project Blue Beam
Lisa Friedman noted that former Senator Jim Inhofe authored a book titled The Greatest Hoax, The Global Warming Conspiracy, highlighting his climateskeptic viewpoint.
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She used to work for Senator Jim Inhofe, who wrote a book called The Greatest Hoax, The Global Warming Conspiracy.
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Lisa Friedman noted that former Senator Jim Inhofe authored a book titled The Greatest Hoax, The Global Warming Conspiracy, highlighting his climateskeptic viewpoint.
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She used to work for Senator Jim Inhofe, who wrote a book called The Greatest Hoax, The Global Warming Conspiracy.
The War of the Worlds
The Original Unabridged and Complete Edition ( H. G. Wells Classics)
Spielberg referenced the novel as a thematic influence for his film, noting that it was quoted in the movie.
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It's very much part of War of the Worlds, H.E. Wells' book that you quote from for your film.
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Spielberg referenced the novel as a thematic influence for his film, noting that it was quoted in the movie.
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It's very much part of War of the Worlds, H.E. Wells' book that you quote from for your film.
The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois
An Oprah's Book Club Pick
The book was chosen as the most American work after the Century Cycle, praised for weaving together personal and ancestral narratives that illuminate American history and identity.
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But then I chose the book, The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honore Fanonne Jeffers.
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The book was chosen as the most American work after the Century Cycle, praised for weaving together personal and ancestral narratives that illuminate American history and identity.
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But then I chose the book, The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honore Fanonne Jeffers.
That's The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honore Fanonne Jeffers. It weaves together two separate storylines--one about a girl growing up in the late 20th century and another about her ancestors living on the land that later becomes America--showing how history is alive and present today.
8 Rules of Love
How to Find It, Keep It, and Let It Go
Mentioned alongside Think Like a Monk as another of Shetty's bestselling titles.
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His books, Think Like a Monk and Eight Rules of Love, were both bestsellers.
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Mentioned alongside Think Like a Monk as another of Shetty's bestselling titles.
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His books, Think Like a Monk and Eight Rules of Love, were both bestsellers.
Think Like a Monk
Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day
Shetty said he had written a book with this title to explain the distinction between thinking like a monk and actually living a monk's lifestyle.
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I think it's ... I wrote a book called Think Like a Monk, Not Live Like a Monk.
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Shetty said he had written a book with this title to explain the distinction between thinking like a monk and actually living a monk's lifestyle.
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I think it's ... I wrote a book called Think Like a Monk, Not Live Like a Monk.
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