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SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: Alex Hutchinson
DESCRIPTION:In The Explorer’s Gene: Why We Seek Big Challenges\, New Flavors\, and the Blank Spots on the Map\, Alex Hutchinson dives headfirst into a fascinating and provocative new field of research\, examining how exploration is a fundamental part of what makes us human. \nOff the beaten path\, on unmarked trails\, we are wired to explore. More than just a need to get outside\, the search for the unknown is a specific\, primal urge that has shaped the history of our species and continues to mold our behavior in ways we are just beginning to understand. In fact\, the latest neuroscience suggests that exploration is an essential ingredient of human life. Exploration\, it turns out\, isn’t merely a hobby—it’s our story. \nAnd yet\, it has never been easier to live an exploration-free life\, without the struggle and uncertainty that true exploration—of places\, experiences\, and ideas—requires. With the digital world designed to exploit the neural circuitry behind our drive to explore\, we receive the illusion of novelty without accompanying growth. \nFrom paddling the lost rivers of the northern Canadian wilderness to the ocean-spanning voyages of the Polynesians\, The Explorer’s Gene combines riveting stories of exploration with cutting-edge insights from behavioral psychology and neuroscience. The end result offers a singular approach to finding meaning in our past struggles\, embracing the possibility of failure in our future\, and crucially\, recognizing when our present is good enough. \nRegister now to participate in this timelessly relevant discussion: https://libraryc.org/waterfordlibraryNY/152918/register \nAbout the Author: Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning science journalist with a big-picture focus on human performance and particular interests in fitness\, endurance sports\, and the outdoors. He is Outside magazine’s longtime Sweat Science columnist\, and his writing also appears in The Atlantic\, The New Yorker\, and elsewhere. Before journalism\, he was a postdoctoral physicist at the National Security Agency and a long-distance runner for the Canadian national team. He lives in Toronto with his wife and daughters. \n 
URL:https://waterfordlibrary.net/event/online-author-talk-alex-hutchinson/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Author Talks
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SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: Thalia Ho
DESCRIPTION:Thalia Ho\, creator of the award-winning blog Butter and Brioche and author of Wild Sweetness\, explores the five tastes of dessert and beyond in her new book\, Bittersweet. \nIn Bittersweet: The Five Tastes of Dessert and Beyond\, Thalia Ho explores the five tastes and distills their ability to transform desserts into something memorable. Bitter brings deep complexity\, sweet tempers and comforts\, sour surprises and brings things to life with citrus or tang\, salt can offset or enhance\, umami is strong and satisfies. \nThis lyrical and visually stunning cookbook offers more than 100 enthralling dessert recipes. With gripping prose\, deep reflection\, and hauntingly beautiful photographs\, Thalia shares inspired and inventive recipes to elevate what your last bite can be—adventurous\, otherworldly\, and unforgettable. \nRegister today and learn how to take your sense of taste to the next level: https://libraryc.org/waterfordlibraryNY/152921/register \nAbout the Author: Thalia Ho is the author of Wild Sweetness and Bittersweet: The Five Tastes of Dessert and Beyond\, and the creator of the acclaimed food blog Butter and Brioche\, which won both Editor’s and Reader’s Choice in SAVEUR Magazine’s awards. Her work has been featured in numerous print and online media outlets such as The New York Times\, The Wall Street Journal\, The Washington Post\, The Guardian\, and more. Thalia has collaborated creatively with an array of international brands\, including Valrhona and Gucci\, and has done work for radio\, television\, podcasts\, and film. Thalia resides in Australia but travels the world often in pursuit of sweetness. \n 
URL:https://waterfordlibrary.net/event/online-author-talk-thalia-ho/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Author Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T140000
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SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: Radhi Devlukia-Shetty
DESCRIPTION:How can singing to your food and eating dessert before dinner improve your digestion\, skin\, and overall wellbeing? Bestselling author and entrepreneur Radhi Devlukia-Shetty takes us on a journey\, written with generosity and kindness\, in her book JoyFull. \nA passionate self-taught cook and nutritionist\, Radhi Devlukia-Shetty’s JoyFull is abundant and inviting. With more than 125 plant-based recipes\, it is designed to balance health and satisfaction; her wide-ranging dishes bring vibrant flavors to every meal of the day and rely on accessible ingredients. \nAnd because food alone cannot sustain us completely\, Radhi shares her daily wellness practices: her revitalizing morning skincare routine\, ancient rituals to nourish and strengthen your hair\, meditations and prayers for staying present\, and breathwork that will carry you through each phase of the day. \nRadhi shares its transformative principles in a way that’s easy for anyone to incorporate into their life. She offers mindful practices around cooking and explains how\, as we connect to our food and understand our body\, we can improve our health. Whether satisfying comfort food or a gentle bowl of grains and veggies\, each dish—and ritual—in JoyFull is intended to bring harmony to you and your body. \nRegister now for an insightful discussion about the making of the book and how to take steps towards living a more JoyFull life: https://libraryc.org/waterfordlibraryNY/155016/register \nAbout the Author: \nRadhi Devlukia-Shetty is the author of the New York Times bestselling cookbook JoyFull\, the podcast host of A Really Good Cry\, a plant-based cook\, mission-driven entrepreneur\, and co-founder of Juni Tea. With her background as a dietitian and nutritionist and her studies in Ayurveda\, Radhi shares everything from her recipes\, health tips\, wellness videos\, natural skincare and beauty\, and how to live a conscious lifestyle. \n 
URL:https://waterfordlibrary.net/event/online-author-talk-radhi-devlukia-shetty/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Author Talks
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SUMMARY:An Atypical Journey: a Talk with Jesse Saperstein
DESCRIPTION:Jesse A. Saperstein is the author of the popular books\, Atypical and Getting a Life with Asperger’s\, published by Penguin Group (USA). He lives with a high-functioning form of autism called Asperger’s syndrome that impairs social abilities while enhancing many other qualities. Join him at the library for an honest conversation about his experiences & struggles living with autism including how to pursue romantic connections without pushing boundaries\, how to manage the expectations of employment\, how to deal with lifelong fears\, and how to live a fulfilled and joyful life on the spectrum.  \nRegistration is required as seats are limited. RSVP using the form below or call (518) 237-0891. If the event is full\, call the library to be put on the wait list. Please note that this program will take place after normal library hours. \nThank you to Waterford Lions Club for sponsoring this program.
URL:https://waterfordlibrary.net/event/an-atypical-journey-a-talk-with-jesse-saperstein/
LOCATION:Waterford Public Library\, 117 3rd St\, Waterford\, NY\, 12188\, United States
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SUMMARY:Online Author Talk:  Dr. Patrick K. Porter and Ruchika Sikri
DESCRIPTION:Join us in conversation with Ruchika Sikri and Dr. Patrick Porter as we chat about their book\, Brain Fitness Blueprint\, in which they present a 30-day action plan to supercharge your brain and achieve peak performance. \nYour brain wasn’t built for the world we live in. Poor sleep\, excessive screen time\, and modern stressors have disrupted brain function\, leading to mental fatigue\, decreased focus\, and emotional imbalance. So how are we going to thrive? \nDr. Patrick Porter\, founder of BrainTap\, and Ruchika Sikri\, founding partner of Wisdom Ventures and former Head of Well-being Learning at Google\, will help you restore your cognitive clarity\, find emotional balance\, and achieve lasting vitality with an integrative framework that harnesses the tools of holistic spiritual practices alongside the insights of cutting-edge research. \nTheir groundbreaking blueprint will reveal: \n\nWhy modern life is hijacking your brain—and how to reclaim control\nHow meditation\, breathwork\, and nature-based rituals reset your nervous system\nHow emerging technologies can enhance focus\, sleep\, and emotional regulation\nDaily habits to support mental sharpness\, resilience\, and purpose\nA 30-day action plan to rewire your brain for energy\, clarity\, and joy\n\nRegister now to find out why these two visionary researchers believe you can easily attain the vibrant\, focused\, and flourishing mind you were meant to have: https://libraryc.org/waterfordlibraryNY/156921/register \nAbout the Authors: \nRuchika Sikri is a visionary investor and entrepreneur. She founded Wisdom Ventures Fund\, Mandala Ventures\, and Ready Platform to support human flourishing through innovation and purpose-driven communities. With over 25 years of leadership experience at Microsoft\, Cisco\, and Google\, she now follows her life’s mission to help build a more connected and compassionate world through globally accessible well-being solutions. \nPatrick K. Porter\, Ph.D.\, is an award-winning author\, educator\, researcher\, and speaker. During a career spanning more than three decades\, Dr. Porter has been on the cutting edge of brainwave entrainment technology. His newest brain-training platform\, BrainTap\, is distinctively designed to activate the brain’s neuroplasticity to achieve brain fitness\, overcome stress\, accelerate learning\, enjoy superb sleep\, and other lifestyle improvements.
URL:https://waterfordlibrary.net/event/online-author-talk-dr-patrick-k-porter-and-ruchika-sikri/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Author Talks
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SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: Dr. Ezekiel J. Emanuel
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an empowering conversation with health expert Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel as he shares his vision for living well and aging with purpose. In Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life\, he explores how to embrace health\, happiness\, and longevity without falling for quick fixes or unrealistic promises. \nEveryone wants to live a full and healthy life―and every day brings a tidal wave of attention-grabbing misinformation\, faddish ideas from “wellness” influencers\, and bizarre advice from news outlets. The “Wellness Industrial Complex” prescribes conflicting and complicated regimens while promising us more time to enjoy in the future―though it sure is demanding a lot of time right now. But what actually matters most to our health and longevity? \nIn Eat Your Ice Cream\, renowned physician Ezekiel J. Emanuel argues that life is not a competition to live the longest and that “wellness” shouldn’t be difficult; it should be an invisible part of one’s lifestyle that yields maximum health benefits with the least work. Dr. Emanuel cuts through the noise with wit and good humor\, giving readers just what they need: simple\, high-impact\, evidence-based guidelines on such issues as alcohol consumption\, food and nutrition\, exercise\, sleep\, and social engagement. \nResisting the tide of the latest trends to extend life at all costs\, Eat Your Ice Cream reveals that many of the tools for a long\, healthy and meaningful life are already within reach. \nRegister now to hear incredible tips on living a full and healthy life: https://libraryc.org/waterfordlibraryNY/163933/register \nAbout the Author: \nEzekiel J. Emanuel\, MD\, PhD\, is the Vice Provost for Global Initiatives\, the Co-Director of the Healthcare Transformation Institute\, and a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. \nEmanuel is an oncologist and world leader in health policy and bioethics. He is a Special Advisor to the Director General of the World Health Organization\, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress\, and member of the Council on Foreign Relations.  He was the founding chair of the Department of Bioethics at the National Institutes of Health and held that position until August of 2011. \nDr. Emanuel is the most widely cited bioethicist in history.  He has over 350 publications and has authored or edited 15 books. He regularly contributes to the New York Times\, the Washington Post\, the Wall Street Journal\, and The Atlantic.
URL:https://waterfordlibrary.net/event/online-author-talk-dr-ezekiel-j-emanuel/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Author Talks
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SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook\, which celebrates beautiful\, simple\, and seasonal cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka’s best family spice farms. \nDiaspora Spice Co. sources the most flavorful\, fresh spices in the world from 150 regenerative farms across South Asia—from elders\, indigenous communities\, young changemakers\, and brilliant multi-generational farming families across India and Sri Lanka who are leading the way in sustainable and climate change–resistant agriculture. Filled with culinary storytelling\, The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook highlights these farmers and their spices with profiles and evocative photography\, plus 85 recipes for simple\, seasonal\, and powerfully delicious meals. \nCEO and founder Sana Javeri Kadri and recipe writer Asha Loupy realized that eating with the people who grow our spices unveils a whole new dimension in our cooking. Adapted for a global pantry\, these recipes share the warmth of true South Asian home cooking at its truest and tastiest. \nSana and Asha also note which recipes are the most beginner friendly\, freezer friendly\, good for a dinner party menu (like a Diwali feast!)\, and which lend themselves to be pantry building blocks\, all for a super easy-to-navigate cookbook. \nRegister now to learn more about Diaspora Spice Co.\, the progressive spice company rooted in flavor and equity: https://libraryc.org/waterfordlibraryNY/164551/register \nAbout the Authors: \nSana Javeri Kadri is the founder and CEO of Diaspora Co.\, a farm-to-table spice company that puts equity\, transparency\, and high-quality products at its forefront. Sana founded the company in 2017 with just a turmeric blend; now her company sources 30 single origin spices from across 150 farms across India and Sri Lanka. A third-generation native of Mumbai\, she now lives in Oakland\, California. \nAsha Loupy is a recipe developer and writer with more than a decade of experience in the specialty food industry\, from cheese monger to grocery buyer and e-commerce manager. She’s written for Bon Appétit\, Food52\, Epicurious\, and more. She’s based in Oakland\, California. \n 
URL:https://waterfordlibrary.net/event/online-author-talk-sana-javeri-kadri-and-asha-loupy/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming,Author Talks
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