29 episodes
Nordonia Hills Branch Library's Podcast Nordonia Hills Branch Library
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Each month we explore interesting and unique nonfiction titles.
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On Nonfiction 77 - Slowspoke
We discuss the twin narratives of a man traveling by unicycle between North Carolina and Arizona, and the same man in his pursuit of a simple life with nature - in an American old-growth forest.
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On Nonfiction 76 - Connections
We discuss a clever series of chance encounters between disparate historical figures and celebrities.
HELLO GOODBYE HELLO by Craig Brown
THE KNOWLEDGE WEB (one of many titles) by James Burke -
On Nonfiction 75 - Top Dog: Winning, Losing, & Competition
This month we review a book that explores the many factors involved with our triumphs, failures, and the results of competition in our lives.
TOP DOG by Po Bronson & Ashley Merryman. -
On Nonfiction 74 - An Elemental Story
We discuss the story of the periodic table, and the many fascinating tales behind the various elements contained within.
THE DISAPPEARING SOPOON, by Sam Kean -
On Nonfiction 73 - The Revenge of Analog
We discuss the explorations of David Sax, who finds many successful and diverse analog ventures in the midst of our digital world.
THE REVENGE OF ANALOG by David Sax. -
On Nonfiction 71 - Moving to Alaska
This month, we discuss people who decided to move even farther north to live - in Alaska or the Arctic.
THE ALASKAN RETREATER'S HANDBOOK by Ray Ordorica
CALL OF THE AMERICAN WILD, by Guy Grieve
IN THE EMPIRE OF ICE, by Gretel Ehrlich
AMONG GRIZZLIES, by Timothy Treadwell