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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: On Courage\, Turmoil\, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER FOR LIVE EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/155483/register \nWATCH RECORDING AFTER EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive \n  \nJoin us on May 7th at 7 PM for an exciting online conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel\, The Lion Women of Tehran. \nIn 1950s Tehran\, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort until the untimely death of her father\, forcing Ellie and her mother to move to a tiny home downtown. Lonely and bearing the brunt of her mother’s endless grievances\, Ellie dreams for a friend to alleviate her isolation. \nLuckily\, on the first day of school\, she meets Homa\, a kind girl with a brave and irrepressible spirit. Together\, the two girls play games\, learn to cook in the stone kitchen of Homa’s warm home\, wander through the colorful stalls of the Grand Bazaar\, and share their ambitions of becoming “lion women.” \nBut their happiness is disrupted when Ellie and her mother are afforded the opportunity to return to their previous bourgeois life. Now a popular student at the best girls’ high school in Iran\, Ellie’s memories of Homa begin to fade. Years later\, however\, her sudden reappearance in Ellie’s privileged world alters the course of both of their lives. \nTogether\, the two young women come of age and pursue their own goals for meaningful futures. But as the political turmoil in Iran builds to a breaking point\, one earth-shattering betrayal will have enormous consequences. \nRegister now to hear directly from the author about the crafting of her tender\, yet immensely powerful work. \nAbout the Author: \nMarjan Kamali\, born in Turkey to Iranian parents\, is the New York Times bestselling author of The Lion Women of Tehran\, The Stationery Shop\, and Together Tea. She is the 2022 recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Creative Writing Award. Her books have been translated into over thirty languages. Marjan lives with her family in the Boston area.
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/virtual-author-talk-on-courage-turmoil-and-the-transformative-power-of-love-with-marjan-kamali/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talks: How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) with Dr. Vivienne Ming
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER FOR LIVE EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/156118/register \nWATCH RECORDING AFTER EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive \nJoin us May 12th at 2 PM online for a timely conversation on AI\, humanity\, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr. Vivienne Ming as we discuss her new book\, Robot-Proof: When Machines Have All the Answers\, Build Better People.  \nIn Robot-Proof\, Dr. Vivienne Ming helps readers grasp the ugly and the amazing of how individuals\, companies\, and societies will respond to the changes that are already taking hold due to the advent of AI. Robot-Proof is a book about people\, exploring what it means to be human in an increasingly automated world. \nThis book presents\, then answers\, pressing questions that readers may or may not have thought to themselves\, such as: \n\nWhat predicts long-term life outcomes across millions of little kids?\nWhy is the Informational-Exploration Paradox the most terrifying phenomenon you’ve never heard of?\nWhat predicts the smartest team and how will AI change it?\nWhy are ill-posed problems the future work\, education\, and a robot-proof humanity?\n\nWith poignant insight and delicate care to keep us grounded in the human perspective\, Robot-Proof is an entertaining and thought-provoking read for all individuals seeking to understand the next steps in a new and completely unprecedented world. \nRegister today to take part in the discussion! \nJoin us LIVE for a chance to win a copy of Vivienne’s book\, Robot-Proof! The giveaway link will be in the Resources area under the broadcast screen during the live event. Please ensure you are watching on your library’s webpage for the chance to participate.  \nAbout the Author: \nDr. Vivienne Ming explores maximizing human capacity as a theoretical neuroscientist\, delusional inventor\, and demented Author. Over her career she’s founded 7 startups\, been chief scientist at 2 others\, and founded The Human Trust\, a philanthropic data trust and “mad science incubator” building a foundation model for human development. She co-founded Possibility Sciences to advance scientific discovery via massive scale hybrid intelligence. She also develops AI tools for learning at home and in school\, models of bias in hiring and promotion\, and neurotechnologies for dementia\, TBI\, and postpartum depression. \nIn her free time\, Vivienne designs AI systems to treat her son’s diabetes\, predict manic episodes in bipolar sufferers\, and reunite orphan refugees with extended family members. For relaxation\, she writes science fiction and spends time with her wife and children. \nVivienne was named one of “10 Women to Watch in Tech” by Inc. Magazine and one of the BBC’s 100 Women in 2017. She is featured frequently for her research and inventions in The Financial Times\, The Atlantic\, Quartz Magazine and The New York Times. \n 
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/virtual-author-talks-how-to-robot-proof-your-kids-and-yourself-with-dr-vivienne-ming/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Book Discussion,Families
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER FOR LIVE EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/157388/register \nWATCH RECORDING AFTER EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive \n  \nJoin us on May 19th at 2 PM for an online author discussion. What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work\, Beyond Belief. \nMost of your limits aren’t physical. They’re psychological. In Beyond Belief\, Nir Eyal reveals how the hidden assumptions you carry shape what you see\, how you feel\, and what you do—and how to replace them with beliefs that unlock your true potential. \nGrounded in neuroscience\, psychology\, and unforgettable case studies\, Eyal introduces the Three Powers of Belief: Attention\, Anticipation\, and Agency. Mastering these powers transforms how you see challenges\, feel about the future\, and act when it matters most. \nYou’ll learn how to: \n\nSpot hidden opportunities and solutions others overlook.\n\n\nReclaim your mood\, energy\, and confidence by reshaping your beliefs.\n\n\nStay calm\, decisive\, and in control when life feels uncertain.\n\n\nBreak free from beliefs that sabotage your health\, relationships\, and career.\n\n\nPush further\, last longer\, and achieve beyond your limits.\n\nIf you’ve ever quit too soon\, stalled in your career\, or sabotaged your own goals\, this book gives you the science and the system to go further than you thought possible. \nSurgeries without anesthesia. Placebos that heal. Resilience multiplied 240 times longer. Beyond Belief reveals the science behind these breakthroughs and shows why your limits aren’t fixed—they’re learned. And with the right beliefs\, you can achieve breakthrough results. \nRegister now to learn more about how we can unlock our true potential. \nAbout the Author: \nNir Eyal writes\, consults\, and teaches about the intersection of psychology\, technology\, and human potential. He previously taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of the international bestsellers Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life\, which have sold over 1 million copies in more than 30 languages. As an active angel investor\, Nir has backed multi-billion-dollar companies that implement his methodologies\, including Canva\, Kahoot!\, and others. In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com\, his writing has been featured in The New York Times and Harvard Business Review\, and he is a regular contributor to Psychology Today.
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/virtual-author-talk-reshape-your-beliefs-and-unlock-your-true-potential-with-nir-eyal/
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SUMMARY:Thirty-Eight: The Hurricane That Transformed New England
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at Chester Town Hall on Thursday\, May 28th from 7-8:30 PM as we welcome presenter Stephen Long. His talk will focus on the historic hurricane of 1938 that rocked New England and its aftermath. See more details below.\n\nThis presentation is sponsored in part by Vermont Humanities and is held in partnership with the Chester Historical Society.\n\nA hurricane will never surprise us again. But that’s what happened to the people of New England on September 21\, 1938. Without any warning\, the most destructive weather event ever to hit the Northeast pummeled the coast and blasted its way to Vermont and New Hampshire with torrential rain\, flooding\, and sustained winds over 100 miles per hour.\nStephen Long tells the story of New England’s Katrina\, focusing on the devastation to the region’s forests and the daunting challenge facing New Englanders still in the throes of the Great Depression. His presentation is richly illustrated with archival photos of storm damage and the unprecedented recovery operation\, making the storm and its aftermath come alive. A journalist and co-founder of Northern Woodlands magazine\, Stephen Long is the author of Thirty-Eight: The Hurricane that Transformed New England.
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/thirty-eight-the-hurricane-that-transformed-new-england/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 556 Elm St\, Chester\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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