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Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, made a lightning assault across Syria. Where did the rebels get the cash, weapons and training that made their takeover possible?

Joe Marich is a literary public relations and marketing expert who represented best-selling author Michael Crichton for over 16 years, and has launched over 800 books for other authors. He will share insider tips about literary marketing and public relations based on his 30+ years of experience. Topics covered will include: How to use literary marketing and media relations effectively; Ten questions to ask yourself before starting to write your book outline – or now, if it’s too late; -What you can do on your own to help market/promote your book; - When you need to hire an expert (and when you don’t); - What to expect from a marketing and PR expert—and what not to expect; - Other relevant topics. Pitch your book to Joe in a PR Lightning Round! In addition to getting answers to all of your PR questions, come prepared to “pitch” your book or book idea to Joe and he will give you a thumbnail sketch of how media-friendly your project may or may not be, and offer alternatives that might work even better. Note: This event is for SDWI members only. Join SDWI today. Please visit our website https://writeyourstorynow.org/ to join and register for this event. For more information visit: writeyourstorynow.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Many presidents face failed Cabinet picks so when former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet, it wasn't unprecedented, though Trump's style has been.

Part of a Crusader castle crumbled. An 18th century minaret felled. Church mosaics burned. Archaeologists are assessing damage to UNESCO World Heritage Sites from Israeli strikes on Lebanon and Syria.

Research shows including students with and without disabilities in the same classroom can benefit everyone. Two students with Down syndrome show what can be gained when that happens.

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS app. This episode investigates the unexpected intersection between art and the sciences, spanning technology, engineering, biology, math, and the climate emergency. Nature, space, algorithms, and more serve as inspiration for artists connecting their work to the world around them, from the Santa Clara Pueblo in New Mexico to the computer science labs of MIT to NASA.

Pop culture critic Linda Holmes has been making this annual list since 2010. Big, small, inspirational, silly — what these items have in common is that they are all wonderful and brought her joy.

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE presents a virtual PAST FORWARD conversation exploring how competing narratives from politicians and the press can shape the public's understanding of the politics and policy. This conversation will be inspired in part by "The Movement and The 'Madman'" and CITIZEN HEARST, both of which are now streaming on the PBS app. Featured guests: Yu Ouyang: Associate Professor of Political Science, Purdue University Northwest Jeremi Suri: Mack Brown Distinguished Chair for Leadership in Global Affairs, the University of Texas at Austin The discussion will be moderated by Kelly McBride, Senior Vice President of The Poynter Institute for Media Studies. The conversation will also be streamed live on AMERICAN EXPERIENCE's Facebook and YouTube channels.

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 / PBS app. This episode reveals the essential role that craft appreciators play in the community. It examines how collectors affirm and inspire the artists they support and how the art enriches the lives of the collectors in turn. The episode highlights collections from Chicano art to teapots to wooden spoons, looking at what drives collectors and how their support furthers artists at all stages of their careers.

Friday, October 25, 2024 4 - 6 p.m. Kelvin Lopez (printmaking—screen printing) PEEC for TEENS (13–18 years old) PEEC is a free program for teens, who are interested in art-making as an enrichment activity that goes beyond making crafts. The aim of the program is to provide a space for youth to create art, share stories, collaborate, explore, and identify new ways to use art in their lives. The Athenaeum offers facilities, resources, guidance, instruction, and support. The open studio program includes a rotation of multidisciplinary art instructors offering workshops in their respective fields, as well as curricular activities that involve the use of the Athenaeum library resources as a starting point for projects. Activities include drawing, painting, research, and introduction to various media. The program is free and teens can register by clicking the “REGISTER” button below. For additional information, please call (858) 454-5872 or email us at peec@ljathenaeum.org. The main venue for the program is the Athenaeum’s art studio at 1008 Wall Street, entrance on Girard Avenue. Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/peec-2024-1025 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook