NONFICTION
Released: Feb. 5, 2013
"A satisfying combination of serious gusto and sharp thinking."
International investor and worldwide roamer Rogers (
A Gift to My Children: A Father's Lessons for Life and Investing, 2009, etc.) recounts his vibrant life and provides significant insight into the financial system.
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NONFICTION
Released: Feb. 1, 2013
"Dense and detailed. One doesn't have to hold a doctorate in economics to read this sobering treatise, but it helps."
A rigorous analysis of the collapse of the world economy in 2008--and why things don't seem to be getting better.
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NONFICTION
Released: Jan. 28, 2013
"A clearheaded analysis with a final section suggesting that lessons learned from the crisis are already being ignored."
An experienced economist explains the global financial crisis that began in 2008 and continues.
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NONFICTION
Released: Jan. 22, 2013
"Aimed at readers in search of specialist expertise, but ordinary consumers will also find the book informative and entertaining."
NONFICTION
Released: Jan. 15, 2013
"Although not aimed at the young, this funny and factual blend of science, history and adventure would make an ideal gift for an inquisitive adolescent."
From the author of
Cold (2009), another engaging, easy-to-read, free-ranging exploration of a natural phenomenon.
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NONFICTION
Released: Jan. 15, 2013
"Some inspiring content packaged in a generic, unengaging way."
Iscol and Cookson bring together 12 stories of activists who made an impact on a population through philanthropy, activism and businesses focused on the well-being of others.
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NONFICTION
Released: Jan. 15, 2013
"Light on ideology and long on thoughtful analysis--a good book to hand to the budding entrepreneur in the family."
Whole Foods co-founder Mackey, writing with economist Sisodia, offers a persuasive paean to free enterprise.
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NONFICTION
Released: Jan. 8, 2013
"A timely reminder that money is neither good nor evil, but its uses reveal a lot about a person's choices and values."
NONFICTION
Released: Jan. 8, 2013
"Flawed but challenging, and well worth reading and considering."
In her first book, futurist Gorbis offers a compelling yet somewhat unconvincing manifesto on how new technologies are facilitating a nascent revolution in which hierarchical institutions will be replaced by self-directing, online, social networking communities.
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NONFICTION
Released: Jan. 8, 2013
"A different perspective that brings out commonalities between business competition and combat."
Lessons from the tactics and strategies of ninja
warriors applied to international and domestic battles in consumer electronics.
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NONFICTION
Released: Jan. 8, 2013
"A useful guide for policymakers, doctors and the patients who need protection against deliberate disinformation."
An explanation of why pharmaceutical companies have come under increasing scrutiny in recent years.
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NONFICTION
Released: Jan. 7, 2013
"A delightful, informative guide to an often-intimidating subject."
How to analyze "the numbers behind the news [and appreciate] the extraordinary (and growing) power of data" in today's market-driven economy.
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