Another book recommendation: The Mesh

We all know it's better to own than to rent, better to have than to borrow. But what if there's a wiser way — one that takes advantage of the 21st century's exploding opportunities for tapping information networks and connecting with others?

Lisa Gansky's The Mesh: Why the Future of Business is Sharing describes an emerging ecosystem of people and businesses who are sharing, swapping, and trying without buying everything from automobiles to Zinfandel. Gansky outlines several factors —...