Delve Deeper into Knowledge: Discover Reading Materials that Encourage Endless Education
The Trump Administration's federal crackdown has resulted in $2.6 billion in funding being frozen for science research at Harvard University, a significant blow to academic research. Meanwhile, the world of literature continues to thrive, with organisations like the British Council promoting books that foster lifelong learning and global citizenship.
On National Librarians' Day, celebrated on August 12, the British Council is curating six standout reads. These include "Four Thousand Weeks" by Oliver Burkeman, a thought-provoking book advocating for a radical rethink of how we view time and offering a guide to living more meaningfully by accepting our limits and letting go of the pressure to do it all.
Another curated read is "Our Planet", an official children's companion to the original documentary series, which explores the world's habitats and how they connect to form our shared home through breathtaking photography and beautiful illustrations. Sir David Attenborough has written a foreword for this book.
"The Midnight Library", penned by Matt Haig, presents a fictional library where every book offers a glimpse into a different version of the protagonist's life, allowing her to undo past choices and explore what might have been. This book is also part of the British Council's recommendations.
For those interested in geopolitics, "The Power of Geography" by Tim Marshall offers insights into international power struggles and the importance of understanding geography. This book examines ten key regions influencing global politics.
In addition, the British Council's Digital Library houses 16,000 books and 2500+ audiobooks and e-books, spanning every genre. Members aged 18 and above can explore a varied genre of e-books to discover new authors, which may include titles relevant to lifelong learning and global citizenship development.
The British Council's Reading for Life online reading challenge provides access to a recommended reading list as part of its program designed to foster confident, motivated readers, which indirectly supports these goals. The council's programs emphasize curated reading material accessible via digital libraries designed to support communication skills, confidence, and engagement—key components of lifelong learning and global citizenship.
Lastly, "The Book of Wilding", written by Isabella Tree and Charlie Burrell, offers an inspiring and practical guide to restoring nature and empowering individuals and communities to help bring wildlife back. This book, while not explicitly listed in the British Council's curated reads for National Librarians' Day, aligns with the council's mission of promoting books that foster lifelong learning and global citizenship.
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- The British Council's Reading for Life online reading challenge, a part of its program to foster confident, motivated readers, emphasizes curated reading material that indirectly supports lifelong learning and global citizenship development.
- For those intrigued by geopolitics, "The Power of Geography" by Tim Marshall, which examines ten key regions influencing global politics, is available in the British Council's Digital Library alongside 16,000 books and 2500+ audiobooks and e-books, spanning every genre.
- Aligning with the British Council's mission of promoting books that foster lifelong learning and global citizenship, "The Book of Wilding" offers an inspiring and practical guide to restoring nature and empowering individuals and communities to help bring wildlife back.
