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Who were the first humans to inhabit North America? According to the now familiar story, mammal hunters entered the continent some 12,000 years ago via a land bridge that spanned the Bering Sea. The presence of these early New World people was established by distinctive stone tools belonging to the Clovis culture. But are the Clovis tools Asian in origin? Drawing from original archaeological analysis, paleoclimatic research, and genetic studies, noted archaeologists Dennis J. Stanford and Bruce A. Bradley challenge the old narrative.

It is a well-documented fact that Silicon Valley sprang from the Stanford School of Engineering. Former Dean Fred Terman's vision of local employment for his graduates led to the founding of Hewlett-Packard, Sun Microsystems, and Cisco Systems. Dean John Hennessy, co-founder of MIPS Computer Systems and Chief Architect at Silicon Graphics, describes the continued success of this academia-industry partnership.

When Alyssa was a child, she decided not to believe in demons. If you don't believe, then they can't be real, right? But the demons don't care what you believe. Alyssa grabs her six-year-old daughter and escapes into the forest outside the compound. Her father's death haunts every step. He died trying to save her from the cult when she was a child. This time, failure is not an option.

Gabrielle's shy twin sister is betrothed to a heathen prince from the far north. A Viking! Francesca would not survive the journey north much less the frozen wilderness of her new home. The only way Gabrielle can save her delicate sister is to take her place. Together the twins create a web of deceit that quickly spins out of control leaving a trail of death in its wake. Gabrielle is the elder twin and heir to the throne. Francesca was second born by a matter of minutes, but those critical minutes were enough to label her the spare heir and she felt it every day.

Sarah and Cabal head into the bowels of the Earth to rescue Hopper's newborn son and Gravid's small elf daughter, kidnapped by renegade trolls. As they race to save the children, Tom struggles against his wraith urges. Hopper fights to control his jealousy of Sarah and Cabal's growing relationship. As darkness closes in, will the team survive the horrors of the netherworld long enough to find the missing children? Will their heightened emotions tear the team apart and endanger all their lives?

The planet of Chelyana is a tropical paradise. Eighty-five percent of its surface is water spotted with a scattering of islands offering sandy beaches, lush foliage, and luxury resorts. When Chelyana is invaded by an insect race determined to devour the planet, Kaelyn discovers the fate of her people lies in her hands.

Sarah foolishly left behind the one person who could make her happy back at Fortress City, after seeing Cabal in the arms of another woman. Cabal suddenly appears at the Woodland Village, and his presence stirs something inside Sarah that she has never felt before. Soon, they discover that Jack and Nicole, Sarah's dearest friends, are in serious trouble deep in the wilderness. Sarah is forced to travel deep into the mountains with Cabal as they rush to their friends rescue.

Risking everything to save the adventurers from the Elf Council's decision to execute them for treason, the elf prince Cabal arranges for their escape. They then disappear, in search of the menacing storm cloud responsible for assassinating the wizards of the Elf Council. Suddenly, the last surviving elf wizard vanishes in a violent storm, leaving an entire battalion of elf warriors dead. The adventurers now face a mysterious magical foe of unimaginable power.

16-year-old Cody grew up surrounded by archangels. It never occurred to him to question if he truly belonged. Of course, he wasn't an angel's son. Why hadn't he realized that before? He looked nothing like his dad, and no one doted on him like they did Vada, Gabriel's true daughter. She was the only angel's child among them. Why didn't it ever occur to him to ask? When the truth about Cody's tainted soul is revealed its suddenly time for flight or fight. Cody chooses to fight. But he just may lose his soul in the process.

When we disagree about fundamental issues, especially issues such as politics or religion, it can be incredibly difficult to maintain close interpersonal relationships. These differences have ended friendships and caused rifts in families. We need a tool to help us build more resilient relationships despite real and present differences. In Brave Talk, communications expert Melody Stanford Martin offers just such a tool: impasse. By learning to treat every conflict as if it's an impasse and temporarily suspend our desire to resolve differences, we make space....

Are you living in crisis or in Christ? Deanna Favre, breast-cancer survivor and wife of NFL legend Brett Favre, and Shane Stanford, an HIV-positive pastor, have something in common. Both have battled life-threatening illnesses, and both have overcome chronic hopelessness to discover the transforming strength of God.

In the secular, sceptical, post-Christian world of the West, continuing faith in angels is both anomaly and comfort. But what exactly are angels, and why have so many in different times and contexts around the globe believed in them? What is their history and role in the great faiths and beyond their walls? Are angels something real, a manifestation of divine concern? Or part of the poetry of religion? And can they continue to illuminate a deeper truth about human existence and the cosmos? These are not new questions.

“A delightful, compelling book that offers a dazzling array of practical, thoughtful exercises designed to spark creativity, help solve problems, foster connection, and make our lives better.”—Gretchen Rubin, New York Times bestselling author and host of the Happier podcast In an era of...

A New York Times bestseller! “Lively and absorbing. . ." — The New York Times Book Review "Engrossing." —Wall Street Journal “Entertaining and well-researched . . . ” —Houston Chronicle Three noted Texan writers combine forces to tell the real story of the Alamo, dispelling the myths...

What causes some people—in spite of incredible challenges—to be more alive and content than others? When Shane Stanford discovered he was HIV positive at the age of sixteen, he knew he had a choice: he could feel sorry for himself, or he could live as passionately and boldly as possible. Now...

You want to do hard things. But you don’t know where to start. You are changing the world around you. But you are tired and burned out. You feel called to do the extraordinary for God. But you feel stuck in the ordinary. Do Hard Things inspired thousands of young people around the world to...

Jules Verne (1828-1905) was the first author to popularize the literary genre of science fiction. Written in 1898 and part of the author's famous series Voyages Extraordinaires, The Mighty Orinoco tells the story of a young man's search for his father along the then-uncharted Orinoco River of Venezuela.

Represented with Dominique Arce, MD is a transformative podcast aiming to disrupt the status quo in healthcare by focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through thought-provoking episodes, the program aspires to empower healthcare professionals and communities to enact real-world solutions. Beyond dialogue, Represented is building a community committed to fostering a more equitable healthcare landscape. Produced by Larry Chu, MD, Stanford Anesthesia Informatics and Media (AIM) Lab.

Econ To Go brings Stanford economics into your everyday life — served with a side of coffee. Hosted by Neale Mahoney, economics professor and director of the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR), the show takes you on a walk across campus with leading thinkers as they unpack the ideas that shape the economy, business, and public policy. Each episode features researchers and practitioners whose insights will sharpen your perspective and shift the way you see the world. From AI and productivity to monetary policy and college sports, you’ll hear lively conversations on ...

Tom Mitchell literally wrote the book on machine learning. In this series of candid conversations with his fellow pioneers, Tom traces the history of the field through the people who built it. Behind the tech are stories of passion, curiosity, and humanity. Tom Mitchell is the University Founders Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, a Digital Fellow at the Stanford Digital Economy Lab, and the author of Machine Learning, a foundational textbook on the subject. This podcast is produced by the Stanford Digital Economy Lab.