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Barnes & Noble's outlook is blurry, even for Nook
Feb 19, 2013
Barnes & Noble is expected to report a profit for the last quarter, but its digital e-reader business isn't performing as hoped.
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A listener's response to bookless libraries
Jan 29, 2013
After our interview about a library containing only e-books and e-readers, a listener tells us her thoughts.
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Bedbugs found in library books
Dec 6, 2012
With the discovery of bedbugs in old library books, maybe now you'll think about buying that Kindle e-reader.
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As publishing declines, bookshelves evolve
Oct 19, 2012
The long decline of the physical book is affecting how bookcases are marketed and used in homes.
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How getting a full night's sleep is good for business
Aug 31, 2012
We spend a third of our lives doing it -- or at least, we're supposed to. Eight hours a night -- we've been hearing that for years, but come on -- who can do that?
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Good things come to those who wait
Aug 3, 2012
Turns out, making split-second gut decisions might not be the best way to make great choices. Author Frank Partnoy says those who take a slower pace win the race.
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Tracking a dollar around the world
Jun 15, 2012
Would you investigate the trajectory of a single dollar bill? Let me explain. So you go to the store and buy things, then you pay with a $100 bill. What happens to that note? In a nutshell, my question is: What is the route that a single bill takes? How does it circulate? How far can it travel? Homero, Sacramento, CA
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Joel Stein on manliness and money
May 28, 2012
From joining the Marines to fighting a UFC champion, author Joel Stein took on the crucibles of masculinity and came away with some interesting personal finance insights.
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Sendak passes away, his legacy of books goes on
May 8, 2012
Children’s books -- the real books -- are selling well and defying the trend toward e-books. Author Maurice Sendak would be pleased.
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Manly investing
May 4, 2012
From joining the Marines to fighting a UFC champion, author Joel Stein took on the crucibles of masculinity and came away with some interesting personal finance insights.
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