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As we head toward a new year it is a good time to look at what lies ahead when we head to the airport. In a phrase, it isn't pretty. The thwarted on-board bombing on a Northwest flight headed from Amsterdam to Detroit portends increased airport security with the attendant longer lines and waits. I'm all for proper security though it is frustrating … [Read more...]
Here's what we're reading and listening to in row 13 on the aisle: Fiction Devices and Desires (Adam Dalgliesh Mysteries, No. 8) by P.D. James. There's nothing quite like a classic British mystery for summertime reading. Dashing Inspector Adam Dalgliesh once again works his magic. Non-Fiction Strategy for Sustainability: A Business … [Read more...]
We're fortunate to have reading recommendations from fellow Nomad Cathryn Cranston this week. She's not just well-traveled but also well-read. Here are her recommendations: Non-Fiction: Shadow on the Silk Road by Colin Thubron. Cathy says "Thubron travels from Xian in China to Antioch in Syria. On the way discovers the descendants of … [Read more...]
Non-Fiction: Landing on the Right Side of Your Ass: A Survival Guide for the Recently Unemployed. I know far too many talented people who are in a position to need this book right now. Damn economy. Fiction: People of the Book: A Novel. A tantalizing, emotionally rich historical novel about an ancient text, a book conservator, and the journey … [Read more...]
Ignore that awful movie and dig into one of these great reads. Fiction: The Spare Wife by Alex Witchell. While the rich, glamorous protagonists and their media vocations seem so last October, there is adultery and other double-dealing fun. It's an amusing tale that will make you happy that you aren't among the New York … [Read more...]
It's a busy travel week and we know you'll want to make the most of your journey. Here's what we're recommending for reading and listening this week: Non-fiction: The Brand Bubble: The Looming Crisis in Brand Value and How to Avoid It. This is critical reading for those interested in the value of brands. The authors' research shows that … [Read more...]
Here's what we're reading and listening to this week: Fiction: Rabbit at Rest by John Updike. This final installment in the masterfully told tale of Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom is a fitting read to mark the passing of one of America's great novelists. Non-Fiction: Born to be Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life by Dacher Keltner. Despite what … [Read more...]
Fellow nomad, Inc. contributing editor, and entrepreneurship expert/author Donna Fenn recommends New York's Turkish Kitchen: "...reasonably-priced, attractive, easy to have a conversation, and my Striped Bass was to die for (although I felt carbon footprint guilt when I was told it was flown from Cyprus!). And they make a yummy … [Read more...]
What We're Reading and Listening to in Seat 13C Fiction The Commoner by Jonathan Burnham Schwartz. This story of a commoner marrying the Emperor of Japan in the aftermath of WWII will sweep you away from today's troubles.. Non-fiction The Global Achievement Gap by Tony Wagner. This insightful look at needed education reform is a great … [Read more...]
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