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01/23/2020

In 'Sexual Citizens,' Students Open Up About Sex, Power And Assault On Campus

"Part of what solving the problem would look like is starting out when kids are young."

Jennifer S. Hirsch and Shamus Khan spoke with NPR All Things Considered about their new book, SEXUAL CITIZENS, a groundbreaking study that transforms how we see and address sex and sexual assault on college campuses.

Profs. Jennifer Hirsch and Shamus Khan asked more than 150 undergrads about their sex lives — what they wanted out of sex, how troubling encounters unfolded, and how misunderstandings led to assault.

01/21/2020

The Strange Science of Sports Recovery with Christie Aschwanden

"It's actually pretty simple. Sleep. Prioritize sleep."

GOOD TO GO author Christie Aschwanden spoke with Freethink about what works—and what doesn't—when it comes to sports recovery.

From infrared pajamas to cryo chambers, athletes swear recovery methods give them an edge on the playing field. But what does science have to say about it? 

01/16/2020

"Bernstein offers a precise and damning dissection of the systems of power that have gotten us where we are now." —The Forward on Andrea Bernstein's AMERICAN OLIGARCHS

https://forward.com/culture/438349/kushner-trump-andrea-bernstein-american-oligarchs-review/

01/15/2020

How Jean-Georges Vongerichten Went From ‘No Good’ Kid to 4-Star Chef

"This is how it began, the career of one of the most versatile, ingenious and adventurous chefs in the history of American cuisine."

The New York Times profiles Jean-George Vongerichten. His memoir JGV is in stores now. https://wwnorton.com/books/JGV

The globally prolific chef started out as a small-town truant and troublemaker. Then he got to work.

01/13/2020

American Oligarchs review: Trump, Kushner and the melding of money and power

"A veteran investigative reporter with WNYC radio, NPR’s New York affiliate, Bernstein brings a keen eye for financial flimflam and the tectonics that buffet American politics."

Guardian US reviewed Andrea Bernstein's AMERICAN OLIGARCHS. In stores 1/14. http://andreabernsteinbook.com/

Andrea Bernstein delivers the goods on the bad business which propelled two New York families to Washington

01/13/2020

Get to Know Málà, Sichuan Food's Most Famous Flavor

Watch: THE FOOD OF SICHUAN author Fuchsia Dunlop prepares a meal featuring málà, one of Sichuan's best-known flavor profiles, in the Serious Eats test kitchen.

Málà (numbing and spicy) is one of Sichuan's most famous flavor profiles. Chinese food expert Fuchsia Dunlop offers this video introduction to it as part of a series on the diverse flavors of Sichuan.

01/08/2020

'American Oligarchs' Reveals How Trump, Kushner Families Learned To Work The System

Listen now: Andrea Bernstein spoke with Fresh Air with Terry Gross about her new book, AMERICAN OLIGARCHS, and the Trump and Kushner families.

http://andreabernsteinbook.com/

Author Andrea Bernstein says Donald Trump and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, have benefited from family connections — and the influence of money in politics.

01/08/2020

W. W. Norton & Company is seeking a Product Accessibility Specialist to join its Digital Products group. Independent since 1923, employee-owned, and proud to publish “books that live,” Norton is dedicated to building inclusive learning experiences for higher education and high school. The Product Accessibility Specialist will work closely with everyone in the Digital Products group but will also have the opportunity to guide accessibility practices with Editorial, Production, Sales, and Marketing. This position will report to the Accessibility Lead based out of the New York City office.

Reasons that W.W. Norton may be the right fit for you:
• We are W3C members, giving you the opportunity to help craft standards like WCAG and ARIA;
• We value accessibility at all levels, truly seeking to create “born accessible” products;
• W. W. Norton is owned entirely by employees, who each have a stake in the success of the firm;
• Our offices overlook the New York Public Library and Bryant Park in Midtown Manhattan;
• If you’re remote, you will have the opportunity to regularly visit the New York office;
• We welcome diversity;
• We are recognized leaders in accessibility innovation, having built and contributed to a variety of tools for accessibility;
• You will help build our accessibility-first Design System, the system that our products are built on;
• We regularly collaborate with the accessibility community;
• You will have the opportunity to attend accessibility events and conferences, such as CSUN or Accessing Higher Ground.

Essential Job Responsibilities Include:
• Work closely with designers, developers, and testers to create accessible educational products.
• Function as an authority on accessibility, staying ahead of trends in disability advocacy, universal and inclusive design, and web standards.
• Evangelize accessible design by inviting discussion, leading workshops, and building empathy through practiced inclusivity.
• Review and document existing products for accessibility issues and regressions.
• Own and maintain the accessibility documentation for all products.
• Help define accessibility standards for both internal and third-party groups.
• Advise Editorial, Production, Sales, and Marketing about the ways Norton can make materials more accessible to all students and instructors.
• Support adopters of Norton’s products as the primary point of escalation for accessibility concerns.
This job description is not designed to cover all activities required of the employee.

Required Qualifications:
• Employment eligibility to work in the US is required.
• Must be able to work full business hours. If candidate is not in the EST time zone, must be able to accommodate EST working hours.
• Deep understanding of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.x).
• Familiarity with documentation methods for accessibility (WCAG checklist, VPAT).
• Experience working with people with disabilities.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Highly disciplined and self-motivated.
• A keen understanding of the teaching and learning needs of college professors and students.
• Superior verbal and written communications skills are essential.
• Proactive and flexible in a rapidly changing environment.
• Organized and detail-oriented, making sure that all aspects of their daily activities are handled with accuracy and minimal mistakes.
• A demonstrated interest in the challenges and opportunities of educational technology.
• Practical knowledge of assistive technology such as screen readers and keyboard input.
• Familiarity with user-centered design methodologies and interest in usability as applied to disabled populations.
• Strong understanding of core web technologies (HTML/CSS/JS) and their interactions with assistive technology.

Ready to apply? Click here: http://atsod.com/j/s.cfm/SYV. Only applicants who apply via our website will be considered.

01/08/2020

W. W. Norton & Company, headquartered in New York City, has been publishing good books since 1923. As an independent company owned wholly by its employees, we are unique among publishers and offer a different kind of company culture. As employee owners, we all work hard to achieve a common goal: to produce the best books and media possible--valuing the content above all--at ethical prices. In our 93-year history, Norton has published the work of Nobel laureates, master teachers, and Pulitzer Prize winners. We have produced books that are warmly received and books that stir up controversy. But one thing never changes—our commitment to remain a strong, independent house that seeks out the best authors and scholarship to challenge, engage, and educate students and the public.

We are looking for a Publishing Sales Representative to meet with professors and instructors to promote our textbooks, media, and other course materials.

The Perks
• Unique company culture. We’re the kind of place where book nerds thrive. We value our independence and are dedicated to doing things differently than our competitors. We collaborate, innovate, and celebrate with our colleagues, and many of us have called Norton home for our entire career.
• Variety. Because you’re responsible for maintaining relationships and winning textbook and media adoptions at campuses across a large territory, you’ll travel to different campuses every day talking with professors and instructors in a variety of disciplines.
• Intellectual engagement. Finding out about instructors’ course challenges, innovative teaching strategies, and learning objectives means you’re continually discovering new disciplines and reading into textbooks from multiple fields. Norton representatives know what’s great about our books and media because we read and study them in preparation for our campus visits.
• Creativity and strategic thinking. As you work with professors to find the best Norton course materials for their classes, you will think creatively and strategically to find solutions that address the needs of students and instructors and grow your territory’s revenue.
• Career development. Norton values promoting from within, so career development is a company priority. As a Sales Representative, you sharpen your analytical and strategic skills on a daily basis. Managers are dedicated to developing representatives’ strengths, ability to prioritize, and professional goals.
• Mentorship. Besides working closely with a manager who will train, support, and help you develop in this role, Norton offers a mentorship program that pairs you with a more seasoned Norton representative to provide additional support and camaraderie.
• Profit sharing
• 401K matching
• Bonus potential, competitive salary, and healthcare coverage
• Company car, laptop, iPad, and phone

The Day-To-Day
• Develop and maintain relationships with academic faculty to assess individual and departmental needs, and promote Norton’s books and media to current and prospective adopters. You’ll be on campus during the school year, meeting with between 10-15 professors every day.
• Track sales opportunities within a territory, collaborating with editors, marketing managers, and specialists to provide solutions for faculty and think creatively about how to win business.
• Work with faculty to promote Norton media and technological solutions to enhance classrooms (traditional and online) and support student learning. You will also spend time helping instructors set up and implement the technology and facilitate student registration.
• Provide exceptional customer service to current and potential adopters.
• Grow revenue and increase adoption rates across your territory.
• From time to time you will host presentations, media and teaching workshops, and book fairs.
• Work with college bookstores to ensure orders are placed and fulfilled smoothly.

Are You a Good Fit?
If you are self-motivated, competitive, enthusiastic, adept at time management, independent, and persuasive, then the answer is yes! Norton representatives love discussing their favorite books, have a wide range of interests, and enjoy continually learning about new subjects. In order to apply, you must have a BA/BS degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2, and a valid driver's license. For some territories, you may be traveling overnight, anywhere from a few nights a month to more extensive travel.

*Use of company car depends on driving record and eligibility. All policies and benefits described are subject to change at any time.

Ready to apply? Please click here- http://atsod.com/j/s.cfm/T01. Only applicants who apply via our website will be considered.

01/08/2020

"When you have wealthy people controlling government over democratic processes, you are approaching an oligarchy. And that is where we are now in America."

NPR All Things Considered spoke to Andrea Bernstein about her new book AMERICAN OLIGARCHS (http://andreabernsteinbook.com).

https://www.npr.org/2020/01/07/794320899/behind-the-kushners-and-the-trumps-with-american-oligarchs-author-andrea-bernste

01/07/2020

Zora Neale Hurston was born on this day in 1891. In ZORA AND LANGSTON, Yuval Taylor tells the story of Hurston’s “compelling and consequential” (Zinzi Clemmons, New York Times Book Review) friendship and bitter falling-out with fellow literary gadfly Langston Hughes, illuminating each writer’s life and work along the way.

https://wwnorton.com/books/Zora-and-Langston

01/06/2020

Who Is Jared Kushner?

The New Yorker has an excerpt from AMERICAN OLIGARCHS, investigative journalist Andrea Bernstein's forthcoming book on the Trump and Kushner families.

In stores January 14. Preorder now: http://andreabernsteinbook.com

The Kushner family history—from lying on immigration forms to becoming major Democratic donors—often seems at odds with the initiatives Jared supports in his father-in-law’s Administration.

01/06/2020

One Way the New 'Little Women' Film Is Radical

"Gerwig’s film is the first of this novel’s many Hollywood adaptations to be a work of art in its own right. By telling the story out of chronological order, it shows the extent to which the childhood self is part and parcel of adulthood."

At The Atlantic, read EDEN'S OUTCASTS author John Matteson on Greta Gerwig's "Little Women."

With remarkable clarity, Greta Gerwig’s adaptation establishes love and its complement, sacrifice, as mutually engaged emotions.

01/03/2020

MoMA PS1 presents…
WAYWARD LIVES, BEAUTIFUL EXPERIMENTS
An Artist Celebration for Saidiya Hartman
January 9, 6:30-8:30 PM
RSVP: https://www.moma.org/calendar/events/6212

01/03/2020

What Sexual Consent Really Looks Like in College: "You're Here So You Want This"

Empathetic, insightful, and based on years of research interviewing and observing college life, Jennifer S. Hirsch and Shamus Khan's SEXUAL CITIZENS transforms our understanding of sexual assault and offers a roadmap for how to address it.

In stores Jan. 14. Read the Teen Vogue excerpt now.

“He thought that because I was staying over in his apartment, it was consent to get involved in something even though I was asleep.”

01/02/2020

Patrick O'Brian died on this day in 2000. O'Brian's acclaimed twenty-volume Aubrey/Maturin series of historical novels has been described as "a masterpiece" (David Mamet, New York Times). The series begins with MASTER AND COMMANDER.

https://wwnorton.com/books/Master-and-Commander

12/23/2019

An Insightful New Translation of the Timeless ‘Art of War’

"[M]arvelously pointy and plainspoken. Each sentence is a struck match."

At The New York Times Books, Dwight Garner reviewed Michael Nylan's new translation of THE ART OF WAR. In stores January 7th. https://wwnorton.com/books/The-Art-of-War

Michael Nylan’s translation of the classic book of strategy by Sun Tzu is the first in any modern language by a female scholar.

12/20/2019

Our Favorite Parenting Books of 2019

Shauna Tominey-Creating Compassionate Kids is one of The Greater Good Science Center's favorite parenting books of 2019! Congratulations, Shauna!

Check out the full list and an essay adapted from the Shauna's book at Greater Good Magazine.

Greater Good’s editors pick their favorite books to help parents and their kids thrive.

12/20/2019

Get thee behind me, tech: putting humans before social media | CBC Radio

LISTEN: At Ideas on CBC Radio, TEAM HUMAN author Douglas Rushkoff argues argues that technology should be optimized for "collective human flourishing."

Douglas Rushkoff witnessed the initial promise of the internet ⁠— a ‘social medium’ for thoughtful encounters and the democratizing of knowledge. It’s since become ‘social media’; a system that colonizes our minds and enriches a handful of ethically challenged developers. Rushkoff says...

12/20/2019

Our Favorite Books for Educators in 2019

Trish Broderick's (Learning to Breathe) MINDFULNESS IN THE SECONDARY CLASSROOM and Meena Srinivasan's SEL EVERY DAY are two of The Greater Good Science Center's favorite books for educators of 2019!

Congratulations to Trish and Meena!

Greater Good’s editors pick the most inspiring and informative education books.

12/16/2019

12 great books for travelers this holiday season

This National Geographic Travel list recommends 12 books to inspire thoughtful travel including Elaine Sciolino's THE SEINE, Maaza Mengiste's THE SHADOW KING, and Lara Maiklem's MUDLARK.

These new reads transport you to Paris, India, Maine, and beyond.

12/16/2019

'Dangerous Melodies' Examines Classical Music And American Foreign Relations

"Classical music figures were once stars in America. They were pursued, recognized and gossiped about—people who had popular and cultural impact."

Jonathan Rosenberg spoke with NPR's Weekend Edition about DANGEROUS MELODIES, his new book on the entanglement of classical music with American foreign relations.

A new book explores the relation between a few key figures in American classical music and U.S. foreign policy in the 20th century.