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As professional 21st-century historians cede the literary field to the popular amateur, history and its meanings become muddled - especially in the punditocracy championed by modern media. Copious amounts of cherry-picked facts and manufactured heroes are used to create a narrative rather than give any insight into past events. MacMillan offers an antidote to this by providing the necessary tools to help interpret history in constructive ways.

Margaret MacMillan brings her extraordinary gifts to two of the most important countries today, the United States and China, and one of the most significant moments in modern history: Richard Nixon's week in China in February 1972, which opened relations between America and China (closed since the communists came to power in 1949).

Welcome to Stories from Among the Stars, a podcast run by Macmillan Audio employees in which we serialize top science fiction and fantasy audiobooks with bold characters, daring adventures, and smart, compelling stories! In our current season, we’re serializing Sunyi Dean's THE BOOK EATERS, read by Katie Erich. You can find out more about the story here. THE BOOK EATERS will only be available on the feed for a limited time, so make sure you listen or download by 5/29/26.

How to Talk to People and Make Friends How Introverts and Shy People Can Build Confidence and Connect Are you quiet in social settings but wish you weren’t? Do you feel like making friends or starting conversations just isn’t your strength? You’re not alone—and you don’t need to change who you are to connect deeply with others. This supportive and practical guide is designed specifically for introverts, shy individuals, and socially anxious people who want to build confidence and form meaningful relationships—without faking extroversion or forcing small talk. Drawing on real-...

Available for the First Time: The Complete Social Entrepreneur’s Playbook by Wharton professor Ian C. MacMillan and Dr. James Thompson, director of the Wharton Social Entrepreneurship Program, provide a tough-love approach that significantly increases the likelihood of a successful social enterprise launch in the face of the high-uncertainty conditions typically encountered by social entrepreneurs.

Do you have a spouse who voted for a different candidate?​ An uncle or sibling you dread seeing at Thanksgiving? A lifelong friend with whom you just can't see eye to eye? As political divisiveness reaches a fever pitch in the Trump era, psychotherapist Jeanne Safer takes on the uncivil war between Republicans, Democrats, and every indie party in between in the new podcast, I Love You But I Hate Your Politics. On the show, Dr. Safer will show family and friends how to ensure their loving relationships not only survive, but thrive, despite political differences and disagreements.

Unlock the #1 career skill that transforms how you’re seen, heard, and respected at work. Do you ever struggle to speak up in meetings, set healthy boundaries, or push back on unreasonable requests? Do you sometimes fear that being direct will make you look aggressive—or that staying quiet will leave you overlooked? The truth is, communication can make or break your career. And the difference between being passed over and being promoted often comes down to one skill: assertiveness. In Effective & Assertive Communication at Work, you’ll discover 50 proven scripts and practical ...

Welcome to Case Closed! We are a podcast focused on crimes both real and imagined. In our current season, we’re serializing Catherine Mack’s EVERY TIME I GO ON VACATION, SOMEONE DIES audiobook. You can find more about the story here.

Chances are Robin Williams has made you laugh, cry -- or cry laughing! -- at least once in your lifetime. From sweaty standup riffs to sitcom mayhem as Mork from Ork, to a powerful Oscar-winning performance in Good Will Hunting, Robin was an artist who was constantly pushing his craft. But behind these displays of brilliance was an isolated and often misunderstood man. From Macmillan Podcasts, Knowing: Robin Williams takes you inside the lawless and brilliant mind of one of America’s most beloved comedians. Join New York Times reporter Dave Itzkoff and host Kristy Westgard as they share ...

Four friends. One pact. Zero compromises... Until now. When EJ and her three roommates swear off marriage and motherhood with their infamous "Anti-Marriage Pact," they think they've got life figured out. No white dresses, no baby fever, no losing themselves to societal expectations. Just fierce...

A beautifully read audio treasury featuring an array of incredible stories, this is the ultimate collection of Greek Myths for mythology lovers of all ages. Orpheus and Eurydice, Persephone, Theseus and the Minotaur, The Golden Fleece, Perseus and Arachne . . . All the best-known Greek Myths are...

A comedy podcast where Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne attempt to be historians.For business inquiries, email us at uncarley@zigguratxyz.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you ever walk away from a conversation thinking… “I should have said something.” Maybe you stayed quiet to avoid conflict. Maybe you spoke up, but it came out sharper than you intended. Maybe you’ve been stuck between people-pleasing and frustration—unsure how to be firm without sounding aggressive. There is a better way. The Calm Assertive Voice shows you how to communicate with clarity, confidence, and calm—especially when it matters most. In today’s workplace and relationships, communication isn’t just about speaking—it’s about being heard without creating tension....

Do you ever feel like a fraud—despite your achievements? You’re not alone. Millions of high achievers silently struggle with impostor syndrome, the nagging belief that success is undeserved and that sooner or later, they’ll be “found out.” In Beyond the Mask, researcher Owen MacMillan, PhD reveals a practical roadmap for breaking free from self-doubt and stepping fully into your success. Drawing on psychology, real-life case studies, and proven confidence-building tools, this empowering guide helps you recognize the lies impostor syndrome tells, reframe both success and failure, ...

Inject self belief, develop self discipline, and start taking actions today towards finding inner success! Stop pandering to people who don’t give a s--t about you and work towards true inner happiness. No more worrying, no more overthinking but learning to challenge your biggest worst enemy, yourself. Conquer your own mind, your own thoughts, and challenge yourself to achieve the success you don’t even know you’re capable of yet.

I don't think I can sink any lower. Somehow I've ended up blackmailing a girl into pretending to be my girlfriend. Let me back up. I've known Charity since high school. Well, we went to the same exclusive prep school, anyway. We weren't friends, though. Now we're at the same university, and her friend group keeps crossing paths with mine, much to her obvious dismay. Given how vocal she is about disliking me, it's become a hobby of mine to needle her more anytime the opportunity presents itself.

I've been in love with Dani for...I don't even know when it happened to be honest. We met freshman year and started working out together. Working out buddies turned to friendship, which led to feelings. At least for me. But she's been hung up on another guy, at least until this Christmas break, when I found her singing out her heartbreak at a karaoke bar. All I wanted to do was comfort her, which apparently meant my lips comforting hers. But she freaked, and now I don't know what to do.

Explores how to carry our loved ones through death, how to honor their bodies and spirits, and how to awaken to the ever-present help of our ancestors Reveals the healing and closure that can be brought about through the process of washing and preparing a body for a home vigil or funeral...

Having grown up sheltered my entire life, I decide to take life by the horns and live a little when my brother invites me to a party at his house, which also happens to be party central for the Marycliff University football team. A hot guy catches my eye. He's shirtless and clowning with his friends. He'll do for my first one-night stand. I just have one condition—no names.

Two best friends. One terrible event. Abdi Mahal and Noah Sadler have been inseparable since they met. They've stuck together, even when their peers have excluded them. But when a horrifying incident leaves Noah in a coma and fighting for his life, Abdi is too traumatised to say anything about what happened. DI Jim Clemo, freshly returned to work after an enforced leave of absence, is tasked to investigate.