In 'The Comfort of People' anthropologist Daniel Miller continues his book series about material culture in a unique study of society, science, and health focusing on caretakers and hospice patients dealing with some form of terminal or long-term illness.
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Book Review: ‘The Outsider’ by Stephen King
The monster is Stephen King's 'The Outsider' is worse than a creepy clown.
Read More »Interview: Ndaba Mandela, Author of ‘Going to the Mountain: Life Lessons from My Grandfather, Nelson Mandela’
Nelson Mandela's grandson, Ndaba Mandela, is on tour in the U.S. to promote his new book, 'Going to the Mountain: Life Lessons From My Grandfather Nelson Mandela', and Mandela 100 events.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Hekla’s Children,’ Dark Fantasy by James Brogden
'Hekla's Children' by James Brogden is a stylish dark fantasy novel that begins with the disappearance of four British schoolchildren.
Read More »Interview: Christine Mangan, author of ‘Tangerine’
In Christine Mangan's 'Tangerine,' madness, murder, and betrayal are brought forth by an exotic yet ominous landscape.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Small Things That End The World’ by Jeanette Lynes
'The Small Things That End The World' by Jeanette Lynes is a remarkable and beautiful book describing both the external and internal journey three women travel over the course of three generations.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Building Blocks for the New Retirement – An Easy, Interactive 8-Step Guide for a Retirement with Meaning, Purpose and Fun,’ by Joan Tabb
Joan Tabb's new book, 'Building Blocks for the New Retirement,' is a step-by-step guide to a meaningful and rewarding retirement.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Machines That Think: The Future of Artificial Intelligence’ by Toby Walsh
Many of us are worried that our jobs may be replaced by Artificial Intelligence, but the bigger question is this: Will thinking machines be the last innovation that the human race has to make for itself?
Read More »Book Review: ‘Cold Skies’ by Thomas King – A DreadfulWater Mystery
'Cold Skies' offers further proof Thomas King is one good story teller. If you're looking for a book which is both entertaining and thought provoking to read this summer, this is the one for you.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Shift: How Seeing People as People Changes Everything’ by Kimberly White
Kimberly White's remarkable book, 'The Shift,' is about changing our perspective and seeing people as people, not humans. It had its genesis in a nursing home of all places — but the profound lessons there have been translated into an empowering, inspiring guide to finding happiness.
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