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The Countess of M-
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The Countess of M-

Stanford' s fiction contest winner serves up greedy suitors, surprise proposals and the rewards of inner beauty.

by Georgia Shreve

The Art of the Doodle
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The Art of the Doodle

Dennis Hwang has made tens of millions smile with his artwork. His canvas: the Google logo.

by Joan O’C. Hamilton

Outbreak
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Outbreak

In the spring of 1903, typhoid fever ravaged Stanford s campus, killing eight students. With no local hospital and few nurses, a heroic band of student volunteers helped keep the death toll in check.

by Theresa Johnston

Intelligent Designs
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Intelligent Designs

Striking back at banal PowerPoints and misleading graphics, Edward Tufte seeks to bring both artistry and truth to presentation.

by Fran Smith

The Effort Effect
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The Effort Effect

According to a Stanford psychologist, you’ll reach new heights if you learn to embrace the occasional tumble.

by Marina Krakovsky

What Do We Tell the Kids?
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What Do We Tell the Kids?

You have a bright child, and you want her to succeed. You should tell her how smart she is, right?

Architect of Time
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Architect of Time

Leonard S. Cutler