Category Archives: Books

“Free Agent Nation: How America’s New Independent Workers Are Transforming the Way We Live”

Posted on 7th October 2009 by willo

Awhile ago I finished reading Daniel Pink‘s book “Free Agent Nation: How America’s New Independent Workers Are Transforming the Way We Live“.  I found out about Daniel Pink’s work after watching a TED Talk on “The Surprising Science of Motivation“. … Continue reading →

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“Who Am I?: The 16 Basic Desires That Motivate Our Actions and Define Our Personalities”

Posted on 16th September 2009 by willo

A few weeks ago I read Professor Steven Reiss‘s book “Who Am I?: The 16 Basic Desires That Motivate Our Actions and Define Our Personalities“.  I found this book after watching a TED Talk given by Daniel Pink entitled “The … Continue reading →

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“The Long Tail: Why The Future of Business Is Selling Less of More”

Posted on 3rd January 2009 by willo

Right before Christmas break, I finished reading Chris Anderson‘s book The Long Tail: Why The Future of Business Is Selling Less of More.  I’d heard about this book from various sources, such as my Wired Magazine subscription, and through related … Continue reading →

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“Big Coal: The Dirty Secret Behind America’s Energy Future”

Posted on 26th November 2008 by willo

During this past month I got around to reading Jeff Goodell‘s book “Big Coal: The Dirty Secret Behind America’s Energy Future“.  I came across this book after reading “Power To Save The World: The Truth About Nuclear Energy“; it seems … Continue reading →

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