Tom Hanks, beyond his iconic roles, harbors a profound love for literature. Discover the books that have shaped his world, offering a glimpse into his mind.

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In Arabian Nights, they hear how Khalifa Harun al-Rashid travelled in disguise to know the condition of ordinary people. Mahatma Gandhi also travelled in this way. Saints and monks have followed this ...

Most, when prodded, give a playful shrug at the curious phenomenon at Long Island's Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy ...

Every woman who values herself, her work, her family, and her network of friends—who strives to achieve her dreams while taking pride in the achievements of others, regardless of gender—is a feminist.

Culturally responsive teaching (CRT) has gained attention in recent years, largely thanks to Geneva Gay’s landmark book ...

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Many people have wrongly assumed that political freedom would follow new economic freedoms in China and that its economic growth would have to be built on the same foundations as in the West. The ...

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New summer reading from Duke authors includes timely books on race, history and political polarization, useful books on finance, health and mentorship and good reads of poetry and fiction. Plus: for ...

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Using artificial intelligence and radiocarbon dating to determine the age of ancient manuscripts. Since their discovery, the ...