Editor's Choice
Our decades worth of experience and extensive knowledge of business books allows us to put the latest releases in a larger context for readers. Our editorial director reviews the latest and greatest books in the genre—and those adjacent to it—each and every week to do just that.
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The Making of a Democratic Economy: How to Build Prosperity for the Many, Not the Few
Book Review by Dylan Schleicher
Marjorie Kelly and Ted Howard of the Democracy Collaborative offer seven principles for an "equitable, ecologically sustainable alternative" to the economy of, by, and for the one percent, and examples of them being put to work in the world.
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Kingdom of Lies: Unnerving Adventures in the World of Cybercrime
By 800-CEO-READ
In the tradition of Michael Lewis and Tom Wolfe, a fascinating and frightening behind-the-scenes look at the interconnected cultures of hackers, security specialists, and law enforcement.
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How to Read the Constitution—and Why
Book Review by Dylan Schleicher
Kim Wehle writes of the importance of the Constitution and how it is under threat.
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One Giant Leap: The Impossible Mission That Flew Us to the Moon
Book Review by Dylan Schleicher
Charles Fishman tells "the remarkable story of the trailblazers and the ordinary Americans on the front lines of the epic mission to reach the moon."
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Speech Police: The Global Struggle to Govern the Internet
Book Review by Dylan Schleicher
David Kaye's new book addresses how the internet has changed from a decentralized platform for free expression into a stream of propaganda, hate speech, and disinformation, and how to turn back the tide.
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Moneyland: The Inside Story of the Crooks and Kleptocrats Who Rule the World
Book Review by Dylan Schleicher
Oliver Bullough's investigation into the dark side of globalization and "the crooks and kleptocrats who rule the world" is both terrifying and eye-opening.
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Iterate: Ten Lessons in Design and Failure
Book Review by Dylan Schleicher
John Sharp and Colleen Macklin explore iteration and creativity in both an academic and intensely human manner through ten case studies.
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Late Bloomers: The Power of Patience in a World Obsessed with Early Achievement
Book Review by Dylan Schleicher
Rich Karlgaard's new book makes the case that our obsession with early achievement is "shortchanging people and society."
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Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out?
Book Review by Dylan Schleicher
Bill McKibben lays out the array of challenges facing us as we struggle to ensure a human future, and two very different technologies at our disposal.
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Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad
Book Review by Dylan Schleicher
Austin Kleon's new book is a great reminder of what is most important not only in our creative lives, but in our life in general.
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