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Category Archives: Books

1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created, by Charles Mann

A year that changed the history of the world.

Posted byAmolJuly 7, 2019January 5, 2021Posted inBooksTags:1493, Charles Mann, One Star1 Comment on 1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created, by Charles Mann

Bad Blood, by John Carreyrou

I can’t believe it was that easy to commit fraud.

Posted byAmolApril 21, 2019January 5, 2021Posted inBooksTags:Bad Blood, John Carreyrou, One Star1 Comment on Bad Blood, by John Carreyrou

Zucked, by Roger McNamee

The dangers of social media

Posted byAmolMarch 10, 2019January 5, 2021Posted inBooksTags:Roger McNamee, Two Stars, Zucked1 Comment on Zucked, by Roger McNamee

“The Jungle and the Debate over Federal Meat Inspection” – a case study from the book Democracy by David Moss

In case you ever wanted to read a short essay on the meat packing industry.

Posted byAmolFebruary 12, 2019January 5, 2021Posted inBooks, Case StudyTags:David Moss, Democracy, One Star, The Jungle and the Debate over Federal Meat Inspection1 Comment on “The Jungle and the Debate over Federal Meat Inspection” – a case study from the book Democracy by David Moss

Becoming, by Michelle Obama

A refreshing and authentic biography of the former first lady.

Posted byAmolJanuary 24, 2019January 5, 2021Posted inBooksTags:Becoming, Michelle Obama, Three Stars2 Comments on Becoming, by Michelle Obama

John Tyler, By Gary May

A biography of an awful president.

Posted byAmolDecember 6, 2018January 5, 2021Posted inBooksTags:Gary May, John Tyler, No stars2 Comments on John Tyler, By Gary May

Origin Story: A Big History of Everything, By David Christian

Everything from the big bang to the future of humanity.

Posted byAmolSeptember 14, 2018January 5, 2021Posted inBooksTags:David Christian, Origin Story: A Big History of Everything, Three Stars5 Comments on Origin Story: A Big History of Everything, By David Christian

The Radical King, words of Martin Luther King Jr., organized and edited by Cornel West

The powerful words of Dr. King.

Posted byAmolJuly 3, 2018January 5, 2021Posted inBooksTags:Cornel West, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., The Radical King, Three Stars3 Comments on The Radical King, words of Martin Luther King Jr., organized and edited by Cornel West

Artemis, by Andy Weir

Follow up to the Martian.

Posted byAmolMarch 23, 2018January 5, 2021Posted inBooksTags:Andy Weir, Artemis, No stars2 Comments on Artemis, by Andy Weir

Born A Crime: Stories From A South African Childhood, By Trevor Noah

A perspective on how your life story can be your biggest asset.

Posted byAmolFebruary 22, 2018January 5, 2021Posted inBooksTags:Born a Crime, Three Stars, Trevor Noah2 Comments on Born A Crime: Stories From A South African Childhood, By Trevor Noah

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