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A little alchemy to save the global economy
Apr 10, 2013
In Neil Irwin's new book, "The Alchemists," central bankers conjure magic to bolster their economies after the financial crisis of 2008.
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Life imitates art in natural disaster and financial crisis
Apr 9, 2013
Nathaniel Rich's new book, "Odds Against Tomorrow," explores financial crisis and natural disaster.
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How colors and music influence your decisions
Mar 25, 2013
A new book explores how our environment -- everything from colors to music to weather -- affects our decision-making.
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The best-selling novelist you've never heard of
Mar 18, 2013
Hugh Howey might be the best-selling novelist you've never heard of. His self-published book, "Wool," came out over a year ago, and has made over $1 million.
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Processed foods make up 70 percent of the U.S. diet
Mar 12, 2013
Author Melanie Warner discusses the complexities of the processed foods that line the shelves at the supermarket.
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Why we follow trends (even bad ones)
Mar 6, 2013
One marketing professor's look at why some foods, music and names enter the zeitgeist, while other things don't.
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How the U.S. was formed by smuggling and piracy
Feb 28, 2013
A new book explores how smuggling and piracy were a financial foundation of colonial American society.
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How food companies keep us coming back for more
Feb 27, 2013
What makes the food we crave so delicious? The simple and yet so complex combination of salt, sugar and fat, says a new book by Michael Moss.
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Clive Davis writes his own soundtrack
Feb 25, 2013
From Haight-Ashbury to hip-hop, the legendary record producer looks back on 50 years of music.
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How stress and competition can improve your life
Feb 19, 2013
A new book breaks down the scientific nature of competition and risk, and finds that by balancing risk more effectively, women often outperform men in financial fields.
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A little alchemy to save the global economy
Apr 10, 2013
In Neil Irwin's new book, "The Alchemists," central bankers conjure magic to bolster their economies after the financial crisis of 2008.
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Life imitates art in natural disaster and financial crisis
Apr 9, 2013
Nathaniel Rich's new book, "Odds Against Tomorrow," explores financial crisis and natural disaster.
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A little alchemy to save the global economy
Apr 10, 2013
In Neil Irwin's new book, "The Alchemists," central bankers conjure magic to bolster their economies after the financial crisis of 2008.
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Life imitates art in natural disaster and financial crisis
Apr 9, 2013
Nathaniel Rich's new book, "Odds Against Tomorrow," explores financial crisis and natural disaster.
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