Scarcity: Why Having Too Little Means So Much by Sendhil Mullainathan and Eldar Shafir This is a study of scarcity of resources, such as money, time, or even food. It describes the benefits of scarcity, as well as the drawbacks, both of which might be surprising. Using both empirical evidence and anecdotal examples, the authors … Continue reading Book Review: Scarcity
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The Drunken Botanist: The Plants That Create the World's Great Drinks by Amy Stewart Around the world, there is not a tree, shrub or wildflower that hasn't been brewed or bottled, according to The Drunken Botanist, a fascinating look at the relationships between plants and alcohol. Amy Stewart explores history, horticulture, trivia, tips for growing … Continue reading Book Review: The Drunken Botanist
Everyday Writing: Tips and Prompts to Fit Your Regularly Scheduled Life by Midge Raymond Everyday Writing is a short e-book that promises to help people who want to write but who can never find the time. It's divided into two parts. The first part offers tips to help readers start writing and keep writing. I … Continue reading Book review: Everyday Writing
