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Tracing the history of the ball

May 15, 2012
In "The Ball," author John Fox looks at why we play, and how we play, through the titular object.
Posted In: Sports
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The U.S. is better, stronger, faster than we think

May 9, 2012
Author Daniel Gross says that pessimism about the U.S. economy is unfounded. The rise of China and the developing world doesn't harm the U.S., but helps us.
Posted In: U.S.
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Breasts: An environmental history

May 8, 2012
Author Florence Williams talks about her new book, "Breasts," and how environmental pollution affects them.
Posted In: breasts, enviroment, toxins
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What money can't buy

May 2, 2012
Author Michael Sandel discusses what money shouldn't buy and the ethics of commodification.
Posted In: Money, dollars, commodification, values, cash
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The private empire of ExxonMobil

May 1, 2012
A new book explores the leadership in the mega oil company, and how it affected its image in the global economy and its views on climate change.
Posted In: ExxonMobil, Oil
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What really sank the Titanic

Apr 13, 2012
It wasn't just the iceberg. A new book explores all the different circumstances that led to the demise of the ship, including the ship's wrought iron rivets.
Posted In: titanic
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The art (and business) of charisma

Apr 13, 2012
Olivia Fox Cabane, charisma coach and author of the book, "The Charisma Myth," offers a charisma assessment.
Posted In: charisma, bill gates, steve jobs
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Demystifying the national debt

Apr 10, 2012
The U.S. national debt -- currently clocked at $15.6 trillion -- is a major issue that'll shape the election this fall. But where did it come from and what does it mean for individual Americans? A new book uncovers the numbers.
Posted In: debt
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House lust

Apr 6, 2012
Tess interviews "Norumbega Park" author Anthony Giardina about the place that the house occupies in the American dream.
Posted In: Books, homeownership
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How governments failed the global economy

Mar 19, 2012
Our financial troubles here and abroad stem from a confluence of causes. But if governments can do anything to fix our economic situation, shouldn't they have already?
Posted In: global economy, global economics

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