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Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking (Paperback)
by Malcolm Gladwell
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Ryan said:
"Another great book by the author of "The Tipping Point." An interesting theory to better understand some of the things that you (or others) do and think without really knowing why. The power of snap judgement and intuition, gets you looking...more
Another great book by the author of "The Tipping Point." An interesting theory to better understand some of the things that you (or others) do and think without really knowing why. The power of snap judgement and intuition, gets you looking at others differently to better understand yourself and the society we live in....less
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Ryan
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The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference (Paperback)
by Malcolm Gladwell
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Ryan said:
"Fascinating theory of how personal building blocks and minute changes can suddenly (and sometimes drastically) alter social events and fads. A little technical and redundant, but really gets you thinking about what really drives our society.
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The Undercover Economist: Exposing Why the Rich Are Rich, the Poor Are Poor--and Why You Can Never Buy a Decent Used Car! (Hardcover)
by Tim Harford
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Ryan said:
"I started reading this right after 'Naked Economics', and for a minute I thought it was the same book, just written in a less-entertaining style. Very basic, but mainly drives at the heart of economic incentives. I read 1/4 of it and was disappointed...more
I started reading this right after 'Naked Economics', and for a minute I thought it was the same book, just written in a less-entertaining style. Very basic, but mainly drives at the heart of economic incentives. I read 1/4 of it and was disappointed in the lack of different ideas from 'Naked Economics' and 'Freakonomics.' ...less
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A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail (Mass Market Paperback)
by Bill Bryson
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Ryan said:
"A great Byson book- entertaining writing style, very funny (and bizarre) experience of his attempt to hike the Appalachian trail in mid-life (and out of shape). Humorous and entertaining, made even better in my reading it as a NC resident.
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Ryan
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I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Notes on Returning to America After 20 Years Away (Paperback)
by Bill Bryson
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Ryan said:
"A disappointing Bryson book. After 'A walk in the woods", I had high expectations, only to be disappointed. Actually a compilation of weekly newspaper columns written while living in NH after 20 years in England, it ends up being a series of rep...more
A disappointing Bryson book. After 'A walk in the woods", I had high expectations, only to be disappointed. Actually a compilation of weekly newspaper columns written while living in NH after 20 years in England, it ends up being a series of repetitive complaints of the neuances of life in the U.S. I plowed through it since it was a quick read, but not worth the time....less
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The Unthinkable Thoughts of Jacob Green (Hardcover)
by Joshua Braff
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Ryan said:
"A quick entertaining read. Written by Zach Braff's (of TV's Scrub's) brother, it's a very 'Garden State' style story from the inner thoughts of a young Jewish boy growing up in a dysfunctional family. Sounds disturbing, but really humorous and fun- s...more
A quick entertaining read. Written by Zach Braff's (of TV's Scrub's) brother, it's a very 'Garden State' style story from the inner thoughts of a young Jewish boy growing up in a dysfunctional family. Sounds disturbing, but really humorous and fun- supporting your own game of "the unthinkable." ...less
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Exodus (Paperback)
by Leon Uris
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Ryan said:
"A classic historical fiction novel (orignally published in the '70s) uses an entertaining story to provide a better global understanding of the establishment of the Jewish state. While definitely pro-Jewish, the story gives background to better under...more
A classic historical fiction novel (orignally published in the '70s) uses an entertaining story to provide a better global understanding of the establishment of the Jewish state. While definitely pro-Jewish, the story gives background to better understand the ongoing Israeli-Palistinian (or broader, the East vs. West) conflict. Slow at the beginning, but once you get into the story its definitely worth the time commitment....less
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Freakonomics Rev Ed: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything (Hardcover)
by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner
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Ryan said:
"An entertaining book using basic economic priciples and the power of incentives to better understand some of the quirks of every day life. Touching on some potentially difficut topics (linking abortion to crime, the effect of racial names on employme...more
An entertaining book using basic economic priciples and the power of incentives to better understand some of the quirks of every day life. Touching on some potentially difficut topics (linking abortion to crime, the effect of racial names on employment/discrimination, etc.), Leavitt's tounge-in-cheek style of writing gets you to think of everyday issues from a different viewpoint. A must read....less
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