Thompson examines the hidden psychology of why we like what we like and reveals the economics of cultural markets that invisibly shape our lives. [Exploring] the sentimental myths of hit-making that dominate pop culture and business, Thompson [argues that] quality is insufficient for success, nobody has 'good taste,' and some of the most popular products in history were one bad break away from utter failure. It may be a new world, but there are some...

In Alone Together, MIT technology and society professor Sherry Turkle explores the power of our new tools and toys to dramatically alter our social lives. It's a nuanced exploration of what we are looking for--and sacrificing--in a world of electronic companions and social networking tools, and an argument that, despite the hand-waving of today's self-described prophets of the future, it will be the next generation who will chart the path between...

An award-winning British watchmaker takes readers on a journey through the history of time-keeping, from the earliest attempts to keep track of the passing of days to the engineering breakthrough that created the first watch.

Examining such disciplines as education, journalism, encyclopedia creation, museum curation, photography and broadcasting, an award-winning writer explores how humans have attained, stored, and disseminated knowledge.

You already know that we have an immigration crisis in America. You know that our southern border isn't a border at all-it's an open migrant highway. Now, in this gripping exposé from bestselling author Michelle Malkin (Invasion, Culture of Corruption), you'll discover that the immigration crisis is no accident. Powerful special interest groups are pulling strings behind the scenes to keep America's borders open so that a flood of cheap labor...

A fascinating look at the future of our oceans—and how human actions may change them.
 
The Earth—our home—is covered mostly with water: the wide, deep, salty, and very blue ocean. It regulates our climate in a way that makes life as we know it possible. This huge ocean is full of an amazing amount of life, most of which is too small to see.
 
But life in the ocean is in trouble. The ocean...

Two Dogs and a Parrot offers both heartwarming stories and thought-provoking reflections about sharing life with an animal companion. [...] It illuminates the significance of the deep bond between humans and animals and invites us to embrace and celebrate our animal friends.--Front flap of book jacket.