In this excerpt from Sami Grover’s We’re All Climate Hypocrites Now, he reminds us that our so-called hypocrisies can actually be powerful tools in the fight for climate justice — showing that change doesn’t come from purity, but from persistence.| New Society Publishers
From Runaway Climate by Steven Earle: our everyday choices—from what we eat to how we travel—can cut emissions, save money, and create healthier lives and communities.| New Society Publishers
In A Brief History of the Earth’s Climate, Steven Earle explains why human-caused global warming differs from the natural shifts in Earth’s climate. This excerpt explores how the first ideas of a habitable planet emerged.| New Society Publishers
In this excerpt from Solar Electricity Basics, Second Edition by Dan Chiras, where he discusses the popular rise in solar power and whether it can generate enough power to meet our needs.| New Society Publishers
It’s 2025, and climate change is something our kids are hearing about everywhere—from school to social media to conversations at home. As parents and caregivers, we want to be honest with them about what’s happening, but also give them hope and show them that there are solutions. That can feel like a big task, especially...| New Society Publishers
In this excerpt from Living the 1.5 Degree Lifestyle by Lloyd Alter, he looks at carbon reduction through an equity lens: How can we imagine a world where everyone gets a fair slice of the carbon budget — and still create space for those living in energy poverty to thrive?| New Society Publishers
This excerpt from Jean-Martin Fortier’s Living Soil dives into common deficiencies, what they look like, and simple ways to bring your plants back to health and keep your garden thriving.| New Society Publishers
In Root Vegetables, the latest in Jean-Martin Fortier’s Grower’s Guides, you’ll discover what makes these simple, but nutrient-packed powerhouse crops special, how to tell varieties apart, and why they belong in every garden—and every kitchen.| New Society Publishers
In another tale from the Shahnameh, an Indian ambassador to Iran brings a puzzle to test the shah’s vizier, Bozorgmehr, famed for his wisdom. It consists of a cloth painted with alternate black and white squares, and two sets of tiny figurines, carved in ivory and teak. Bozorgmehr is given one day to study the […]| Dojo Darelir, the School of Xenograg the Sorcerer
Once the sun set, Angira could become bitterly cold. [Lord Bhima] noticed, however, that the dozen sinha [warriors] made a point of ignoring the cold as they waited for his orders. He studied his young charges and decided that they really thought they were the same stuff as the heroes of the old legends. They […]| Dojo Darelir, the School of Xenograg the Sorcerer
…More hoofbeats as the prince and Sir Manfred came up, and the attendants. Several of them were swearing in amazement [at the scene where Princess Sita—not part of the hunting party—had just killed a wild boar from horseback]; one gave an involuntary shout of “Shabash!” and then they were all crying it. All but the […]| Dojo Darelir, the School of Xenograg the Sorcerer
Excerpts from books, films, television, and other websites to inspire your role-playing. Also original fiction, game design ideas, and commentary.| Dojo Darelir, the School of Xenograg the Sorcerer
Today, we share an excerpt from Lloyd Alter’s Living the 1.5 Degree Lifestyle that looks at why living a more eco-friendly lifestyle can be easier for some than for others — and why the places we live and the ways we get around shape our choices more than we realize.| New Society Publishers
As the school year kicks off, The Big Book of Nature Activities offers simple ways for parents, educators, and caretakers to balance homework and screens with outdoor play and discovery.| New Society Publishers
Psychologist Jessica Zucker, PhD, shares an exclusive excerpt (the complete chapter 12) of her award-winning book.| THE MIDST
The carriage came around a bend in the road and approached the spot where [Sir] Sparhawk and [his Styric teacher] Sephrenia waited. [Queen] Ehlana was talking animatedly to Oscagne and Emban, but she broke off suddenly, her eyes wide. “Sephrenia?” she gasped. “It is! It’s Sephrenia.” Royal dignity went out the window as she scrambled […]| Dojo Darelir, the School of Xenograg the Sorcerer
Excerpts from books, films, television, and other websites to inspire your role-playing. Also original fiction, game design ideas, and commentary.| Dojo Darelir, the School of Xenograg the Sorcerer
The novel is a story of lost identity, dangerous secrets, and a deeply personal pursuit of the truth.| THE MIDST
…The Thousand Son [Space Marine] intoned words of power and an ellipsis of light burned into the deck plate. The Prosperine hieroglyphics on his staff flared bright vermillion. Spinning the staff around, Mhotep drove the scimitar into it pommel first and it became a spear. — Battle for the Abyss, Chapter 7| Dojo Darelir, the School of Xenograg the Sorcerer
My…tutelage with the mist began, in earnest, only after I loosened my soul and softened my piercing gaze. Until then my eyes did not allow me to see the magic of life around me. In time, however, I slowly came to understand that when approaching nature and spirit, one must enter these realms with a […]| Dojo Darelir, the School of Xenograg the Sorcerer
Nothing more clearly illustrates the power of war as a culture-shaping force than the eerie parallels between feudal Japan and feudal Europe. Both societies rested on the labor of relatively unfree peasants, and both were ruled by hereditary warrior classes—knights in Europe and bushi, or samurai, in Japan—representing, or at least serving, the landed aristocracy. […]| Dojo Darelir, the School of Xenograg the Sorcerer
Fighting on horseback with lance, sword, and heavy armor did not necessarily make a knight out of a soldier, even during the early period. Other mounted and nonmounted soldiers coexisted in the immediate retinue of the knight (the “lance”) or as independent or semi-independent units of mounted sergeants, or routiers. The retinue of a knight […]| Dojo Darelir, the School of Xenograg the Sorcerer
Another factor that strengthened the unity of the early village was the temple and its service. The immigrants from the north either brought with them or developed not long after their arrival an abiding faith in one special deity as the protector of their settlement, and with the building of their first houses they also […]| Dojo Darelir, the School of Xenograg the Sorcerer
Excerpts from books, films, television, and other websites to inspire your role-playing. Also original fiction, game design ideas, and commentary.| Dojo Darelir, the School of Xenograg the Sorcerer
The following is an excerpt from "Private Finance, Public Power: A History of Bank Supervision in America" by Peter Conti-Brown and Sean H. Vanatta, now out at Princeton University Press.| ProMarket
Here's how to work with a variety of herbal preparations, including aphrodisiacs, and lifestyle and diet considerations to reclaim health.| Herbal Academy
In this Feed Us With Trees excerpt, Elspeth Hay explores how flawed low-fat advice shaped diets and health — and why it's time to rethink fat, flavor, and what truly nourishes us.| New Society Publishers
The Promise Land Community in Dickson County, Tennessee, was established after the Civil War by formerly enslaved men and women who sought to establish a new l…| chapter16.org
Enjoy this 2,000-word slice of the 2025 book by the investigative science writer.| THE MIDST
In Empire of AI, journalist Karen Hao writes about the rise of OpenAI and the impacts of AI around the world. Below is an extract from the book on the effects on Chile's mineral reserves and water resources.| Rest of World
ILAN STAVANS I have lapsed; / I have been arrogant; / I have rallied my people to the battlefield; / I have built alliances based on self-interest. / Yet I have also rebuilt Texcoco from the ashes, / erecting temples, gardens, and libraries, / all designed to erase our enemies.| The Common
An oral history project five years in the making, Beginning Again: Stories of Movement and Migration in Appalachia brings together narratives of refugees, migrants and generations-long residents that explore complex journeys of| Ms. Magazine
Good news: You can be a generous person without writing a bunch of checks. In fact, many of the most awe-inspiring and effective examples of generosity are gifts of time and energy, talent and love, custom-fitted to a specific need. Here are six gifts of time and attention that have the strong potential to spark ripple effects that affect millions, from head of TED Chris Anderson’s new book, Infectious Generosity.| ideas.ted.com
Autopilot is a new mode of operation for Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) where compute capacity is dynamically provisioned based on your pod's requirements. Among other innovations, it essentially functions as a fully automatic cluster autoscaler. Update: GKE now has an official guide for provisio| William Denniss
In this excerpt from his forthcoming book, Yoga Optimized, Eoin Finn describes why a young 8th grade student is his favorite yoga student ever.| Wanderlust
What separates thriving organizations from struggling ones? Author and thinker Seth Godin explains that it’s all about soft skills.| ideas.ted.com
Most of us have worked with a know-it-all, someone who always thinks they’re right and hogs meetings. Conflict expert Amy Gallo explains how to make interactions with them less annoying and l…| ideas.ted.com
For most of us, a major cause of overwhelm at work is the small stuff, or what authors Rob Cross PhD and Karen Dillon call “microstresses.” Good news: Your relationships can actually he…| ideas.ted.com