If you think classics are slow and dusty (quite literally), The Great Gatsby will change your mind. It’s short, sharp, and surprisingly juicy, full of obsession, wealth, scandal, and longing. At under ...

The September 2025 issue featured “A guide to beginner’s guides,” a reminiscence and description of some the books for astronomy beginners that Contributing Editor Raymond Shubinski recommends or ...

Whether you prioritize sporty riding or comfort, a sense of adventure or a bare-bones approach with an affordable price, there are a lot of motorcycles for beginners to choose from these days.

Though I’d consider the start of my running career middle school cross-country, I was never taught pacing. Instead, I remember just going out for quick efforts with no regard to pace and trying to ...

I’ve been thinking a lot about shoshin lately, the Japanese word for “beginner’s mind.” I first wrote about it here, after learning the word from a guest on my podcast Fifty Words for Snow. My co-host ...

An interest in astronomy may strike early in life or later. Regardless of what lit the fire of that interest, you need knowledge to help you understand the universe. Some of the most important sources ...

Peter Lynch's "One Up on Wall Street" emphasizes learning from daily life to identify investment opportunities. "Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits" by Philip Fisher focuses on evaluating company ...

In a few months, Windows 10 will take its final bow. That means folks will have to start paying for security updates, which has many people thinking about buying a new computer. One alternative to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kidizen, a Minneapolis-based online resale site for children's clothing, has abruptly closed. The sudden closure, announced in a ...