From the knack
September 2, 2010 at 11:20 am
We all have things we need to work on.
Just last night, I had a friend over for dinner and we talked about the areas in our lives that we need to improve - so-called friends that ... (
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From the knack
August 29, 2010 at 11:29 am
Having reviewed cookbooks for many years, you get to know the formula pretty quickly. There is often an introduction about the cook's philosophy and then the recipes which ... (
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From Spilling Buckets
August 28, 2010 at 9:58 pm
"Student loans now constitute about 25% of all non-real estate consumer debt -- alarming when you consider that 30 years ago, student loans were practically nonexistent."
"College ... (
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From the knack
August 27, 2010 at 10:16 am
No doubt you've seen Lotta Jansdotter designs before.
They are easily recognizable.This Scandinavian beauty creates the most wonderful, whimsical designs that pack a visual punch. ... (
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From Weakonomics
August 26, 2010 at 11:18 am
Nudge, is a book very much in the vein of Predictably Irrational or The Economic Naturalist. It’s the idea (in layman’s terms) that people are inherently stupid. ... (
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From The Urban Muse
August 23, 2010 at 9:17 am
Even before I could read, I loved libraries. All the pretty pictures and nice, smiling librarians reading stories aloud! I still love the endless shelves brimming with possibilities, ... (
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From Tim Ferro
August 17, 2010 at 4:25 pm
Relax people, this is about the book featured on my favorite show: Californication. I would describe it as similar to Catcher in the Rye but over a longer period of time. If you ... (
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From Tim Ferro
August 17, 2010 at 4:09 pm
So I was out of town with only a couple of books and I ended up reading a ton and finished them rather quick, so I picked up the nearest book that looked interesting. My sister ... (
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From Tim Ferro
August 17, 2010 at 3:32 pm
As a prerequisite to reading this book, first read Jim Cramer’s Stay Mad for Life. Once you have gotten a solid hold on your finances and retirement, then you are ready for ... (
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From the knack
August 17, 2010 at 1:00 am
Working Class Studio is a division of SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design).Here you'll find the coolest, most colourful and innovative products. Everything from plates to ... (
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From a.k.a writer
August 16, 2010 at 6:00 am
Written By Michael Juge
A mind is a terrible thing. Although meant to be a simple witticism, anyone who has lived under the specter panic and anxiety can appreciate the truth of ... (
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From Fabulously Broke ....in the City
August 16, 2010 at 6:00 am
I read the “The History of Marriage” on the weekend, and started thinking about what she said about how marriage started.
Essentially, the history ... (
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From the knack
August 15, 2010 at 9:28 am
From now on, I'm throwing as many dinner parties and occasions to get together as I can.I've realized that the two things I want most is:1. To spend time with friends and family2. ... (
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From the knack
August 10, 2010 at 8:59 am
I have come to realize that my reusable bag that I carry everywhere with me, alongside my purse, has to be three things:- Durable (Read: Strong enough to hold all my library books ... (
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From the knack
August 8, 2010 at 9:17 am
I have always loved Japanese culture.I studied it for about 10 years back in the day and still immerse myself in it whenever I can - yesterday my Dad and I went to the Japan Foundation's ... (
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From Ben Casnocha: The Blog
August 6, 2010 at 3:31 am
The Lords of Strategy by Walter Kiechel is an outstanding history of strategy as a discipline, the consulting industry in general, and the broader intellectualization of business ... (
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From Brainware
August 5, 2010 at 4:02 pm
BAck in February I reported on my 13 year-old-grandson's summer reading in a blog entitled, What my grandson learned about lying. I've been shocked to learn that several thousands ... (
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From First Generation White Collar Blog
August 2, 2010 at 2:26 pm
The top Human Resource professionals on the Internet give their own advice for modern- day job seekers. Find out what they had to say Download the free e book here ... (
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From the knack
August 1, 2010 at 9:06 am
As I have grown older, friends have moved afar.Sigh.I understand, but I still miss them. And though we are so lucky in the digital age with email and skype, I still love to send ... (
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From The Way We Watch
July 30, 2010 at 9:09 pm
The old saying that working with kids and animals on the set can be hazardous was not the case on this recent Wheelhouse trailer we did for Random House Children's Books. ... (
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From Brainware
July 30, 2010 at 11:55 am
I'm nearly halfway through a galley of Bob Sutton's masterful new book, Good Boss, Bad Boss. This is going to be a blockbuster. It's a book we'll all want to devour and use. ... (
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From Extraordinary Observations
July 27, 2010 at 7:35 pm
I was at the movies last weekend to see Inception when I caught this trailer before the film.When I heard some of the dialogue I immediately knew that this was going to be a movie ... (
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From Ben Casnocha: The Blog
July 27, 2010 at 10:00 am
Cal Newport's latest book is called How to Be a High School Superstar: A Revolutionary Plan to Get Into College by Standing Out (Without Burning Out).
This is a book with loads ... (
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From the knack
July 25, 2010 at 9:40 am
French General is one of those lines that once you see it, you can identify forever.Just think - Laura Ashley, Ralph Lauren, Fog Linen. They are instantly distinguishable from ... (
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From a.k.a writer
July 23, 2010 at 3:00 am
The lesson learned this week: sometimes you just have to throw everything out the window and focus on what’s in front of you. Which is to say, I didn’t get much of my own ... (
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