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Joseph rated a book 3 of 5 stars Food Rules: An Eater's Manual by Michael Pollan	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Apr 22, 2012 01:12pm
Joseph rated a book 4 of 5 stars The Long Thaw: How Humans Are Changing the Next 100,000 Years of Earth's Climate by David Archer read in January, 2010	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A fascinating and refreshingly non-sugarcoated look at the deep history of climate on the earth, and what it can tell us about what we might be in store with future climate change. I learned a ton of amazing things about the science and history of th...more
Mar 18, 2010 11:01pm · see review
Joseph rated a book 4 of 5 stars Plan B 4.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization by Lester Russell Brown read in December, 2009	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
It's easy to be depressed by the major challenges facing the planet and the seeming lack of will or ability by our elected officials to do anything serious about it, but Plan B 4.0 gave me more optimism and specific ideas about how we might make this...more
Feb 16, 2010 08:33am · see review
Joseph rated a book 3 of 5 stars In the President's Secret Service: Behind the Scenes with Agents in the Line of Fire and the Presidents They Protect by Ronald Kessler read in December, 2009	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A fascinating (and often hilarious) inside look at the history and operations of the secret service. I didn't realize how recently presidents started getting protected (officially Truman was the first) and how small the secret service was until quite...more
Feb 12, 2010 08:51am · see review
Joseph rated a book 4 of 5 stars The Next 100 Years: A Forecast for the 21st Century by George Friedman read in December, 2009	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This book informed and changed the way I view current events and the global balance of power in a major way. And it was a joy to read. Highly recommended for anyone interested in "how the world really works". It's a smart, dense, and hard-hitting look...more
Feb 10, 2010 10:00pm · see review
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Joseph rated a book 3 of 5 stars Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior by Ori Brafman (Goodreads Author) read in November, 2009	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A quick and enjoyable read with some interesting insights into the ways people are systematically irrational in their decision making. For instance, there's a good explanation of how and why monetary incentives can crowd out social or altruistic ince...more
Nov 11, 2009 08:38am · see review
Joseph rated a book 4 of 5 stars Crush It!: Why Now Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion by Gary Vaynerchuk (Goodreads Author) read in October, 2009	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
GaryVee explains how he turned his passion and knowledge of wine into a personal brand and career with the no-holds-barred enthusiasm you'd expect from him. It's a very quick read (took me <2 hours) and it's remarkably concise and to the point. If...more
Oct 19, 2009 06:16pm · see review
Joseph rated a book 4 of 5 stars The Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the World by Michael Pollan read in September, 2009	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
An enjoyable read that taught me a lot. If you haven't read Pollan's "The Omnivore's Dilemma" or "In Defense of Food", I would still start with those first, but if they've left you wanting more, this book is a welcome addition--full of the same smart...more
Sep 16, 2009 09:20pm · see review