A review of Skios, by Michael Frayn. @@@ (3 out of 5). Two intersecting stories based on the premise that one protagonist — a philandering nutcase who lives by impulse alone — inhabits the identity of the other, an internationally renowned author and lecturer on the subject of the scientific management of science.
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Books, periodicals, blogs, websites, and organizations that address the field of social enterprise, with recommendations.
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A review of Social Entrepreneurship: What Everyone Needs to Know, by David Bornstein and Susan Davis. @@@@@ (5 out of 5). What it is, how it works, where it’s going. As an introduction to the field, Social Entrepreneurship is unmatched.
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A review of Confront and Conceal: Obama’s Secret Wars and Surprising Use of American Power, by David E. Sanger. @@@@@ (5 out of 5). As the subtitle of this excellent book hints so broadly, the apparently anti-war candidate Obama quickly morphed in office into a resolute, hands-on Commander in Chief.
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A review of 36 Yalta Boulevard, by Olen Steinhauer. @@@@ (4 out of 5). The third installment in Olen Steinhauer’s outstanding Central European cycle, focusing on the life and mind of Brano Sev, a World War II partisan fighter turned secret policeman. Fast-paced, well-written.
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Mysteries & Thrillers Tuesday includes my latest mystery and thriller book review,
with links to other science fiction content.
Nonfiction Wednesday includes my latest nonfiction book review,
with links to other nonfiction content.
The Weekly includes summaries and links to all the previous week’s three to five book reviews, including some that don’t appear in any of the other newsletters.
Mysteries & Thrillers Tuesday includes my latest mystery and thriller book review, with links to other science fiction content.
Nonfiction Wednesday includes my latest nonfiction book review, with links to other nonfiction content.
The Weekly includes summaries and links to all the previous week’s three to five book reviews, including some that don’t appear in any of the other newsletters.