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A Pop History

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New Republic TV critic, NYT Magazine contributor, and embarrassing dad Phillip Maciak tells the bumbling, beautiful story of modern fatherhood through the famous (and infamous) TV dads who brought it to life on-screen.There are good dads and bad dads, rich dads and poor dads. . . . A little clueless, but maybe a little wise. Embarrassing, but unembarrassed.Since at least the beginning of the ... Read more

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New Republic TV critic, NYT Magazine contributor, and embarrassing dad Phillip Maciak tells the bumbling, beautiful story of modern fatherhood through the famous (and infamous) TV dads who brought it to life on-screen.There are good dads and bad dads, rich dads and poor dads. . . . A little clueless, but maybe a little wise. Embarrassing, but unembarrassed.Since at least the beginning of the
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New Republic TV critic, NYT Magazine contributor, and embarrassing dad Phillip Maciak tells the bumbling, beautiful story of modern fatherhood through the famous (and infamous) TV dads who brought it to life on-screen.There are good dads and bad dads, rich dads and poor dads. . . . A little clueless, but maybe a little wise. Embarrassing, but unembarrassed.Since at least the beginning of the ... Read more

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New Republic TV critic, NYT Magazine contributor, and embarrassing dad Phillip Maciak tells the bumbling, beautiful story of modern fatherhood through the famous (and infamous) TV dads who brought it to life on-screen.There are good dads and bad dads, rich dads and poor dads. . . . A little clueless, but maybe a little wise. Embarrassing, but unembarrassed.Since at least the beginning of the
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Avidly Reads Screen Time

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What happens when screen time is all the time?In the early 1990s, the phrase “screen time” emerged to scare parents about the dangers of too much TV for kids. Screen time was something to fret over, police, and judge in a low-grade moral panic. Now, “screen time” has become a metric not only for good parenting, but for our adult lives as well. There’s even an app for it! In the streaming era—and ... Read more

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What happens when screen time is all the time?In the early 1990s, the phrase “screen time” emerged to scare parents about the dangers of too much TV for kids. Screen time was something to fret over, police, and judge in a low-grade moral panic. Now, “screen time” has become a metric not only for good parenting, but for our adult lives as well. There’s even an app for it! In the streaming era—and
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The Practice

Shipping Creative Work

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From the bestselling author of Linchpin, Tribes, and The Dip comes an elegant little book that will inspire artists, writers, and entrepreneurs to stretch and commit to putting their best work out into the world.Creative work doesn't come with a guarantee. But there is a pattern to who succeeds and who doesn't. And engaging in the consistent practice of its pursuit is the best way forward.Based on ... Read more

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From the bestselling author of Linchpin, Tribes, and The Dip comes an elegant little book that will inspire artists, writers, and entrepreneurs to stretch and commit to putting their best work out into the world.Creative work doesn't come with a guarantee. But there is a pattern to who succeeds and who doesn't. And engaging in the consistent practice of its pursuit is the best way forward.Based on
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How to Date Men When You Hate Men

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From New Yorker and Onion writer and comedian Blythe Roberson, How to Date Men When You Hate Men is a comedy philosophy book aimed at interrogating what it means to date men within the trappings of modern society.Blythe Roberson’s sharp observational humor is met by her open-hearted willingness to revel in the ugliest warts and shimmering highs of choosing to live our lives amongst other humans. ... Read more

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From New Yorker and Onion writer and comedian Blythe Roberson, How to Date Men When You Hate Men is a comedy philosophy book aimed at interrogating what it means to date men within the trappings of modern society.Blythe Roberson’s sharp observational humor is met by her open-hearted willingness to revel in the ugliest warts and shimmering highs of choosing to live our lives amongst other humans.
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Alone Together

Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other

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A groundbreaking book by one of the most important thinkers of our time shows how technology is warping our social lives and our inner onesTechnology has become the architect of our intimacies. Online, we fall prey to the illusion of companionship, gathering thousands of Twitter and Facebook friends, and confusing tweets and wall posts with authentic communication. But this relentless connection ... Read more

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A groundbreaking book by one of the most important thinkers of our time shows how technology is warping our social lives and our inner onesTechnology has become the architect of our intimacies. Online, we fall prey to the illusion of companionship, gathering thousands of Twitter and Facebook friends, and confusing tweets and wall posts with authentic communication. But this relentless connection
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Hit Makers

How to Succeed in an Age of Distraction

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**From the #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Abundance comes a groundbreaking and entertaining investigation into what makes a hit a hit–from films and music to art and design.“Enthralling—full of 'aha' moments about why some ideas soar and others never get off the ground. This book picks up where The Tipping Point left off**." —Adam GrantNothing “goes viral.” If you think a popular movie ... Read more

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**From the #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Abundance comes a groundbreaking and entertaining investigation into what makes a hit a hit–from films and music to art and design.“Enthralling—full of 'aha' moments about why some ideas soar and others never get off the ground. This book picks up where The Tipping Point left off**." —Adam GrantNothing “goes viral.” If you think a popular movie
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Smarter Than You Think

How Technology Is Changing Our Minds for the Better

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A revelatory and timely look at how technology boosts our cognitive abilities—making us smarter, more productive, and more creative than everIt’s undeniable—technology is changing the way we think. But is it for the better? Amid a chorus of doomsayers, Clive Thompson delivers a resounding “yes.” In Smarter Than You Think, Thompson shows that every technological innovation—from the written word to ... Read more

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A revelatory and timely look at how technology boosts our cognitive abilities—making us smarter, more productive, and more creative than everIt’s undeniable—technology is changing the way we think. But is it for the better? Amid a chorus of doomsayers, Clive Thompson delivers a resounding “yes.” In Smarter Than You Think, Thompson shows that every technological innovation—from the written word to
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Telling True Stories

A Nonfiction Writers' Guide from the Nieman Foundation at Harvard University

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Interested in journalism and creative writing and want to write a book? Read inspiring stories and practical advice from America’s most respected journalists.The country’s most prominent journalists and nonfiction authors gather each year at Harvard’s Nieman Conference on Narrative Journalism. Telling True Stories presents their best advice—covering everything from finding a good topic, to ... Read more

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Interested in journalism and creative writing and want to write a book? Read inspiring stories and practical advice from America’s most respected journalists.The country’s most prominent journalists and nonfiction authors gather each year at Harvard’s Nieman Conference on Narrative Journalism. Telling True Stories presents their best advice—covering everything from finding a good topic, to
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Everything Bad is Good for You

How Today's Popular Culture Is Actually Making Us Smarter

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**Forget everything you’ve ever read about the age of dumbed-down, instant-gratification cultureFrom the New York Times bestselling author of How We Got To Now and Farsighted**In this provocative, unfailingly intelligent, thoroughly researched, and surprisingly convincing big idea book, Steven Johnson draws from fields as diverse as neuroscience, economics, and media theory to argue that the pop ... Read more

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How to Write a Mystery

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From 70 of the most successful mystery writers in the business, an invaluable guide to crafting mysteries—from character development and plot to procedurals and thrillers—“this is a writing guide that readers and writers will turn to again and again” (Booklist, starred review).Mystery Writers of America (MWA) is known for providing unparalleled resources on the craft, art, and business of ... Read more

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From 70 of the most successful mystery writers in the business, an invaluable guide to crafting mysteries—from character development and plot to procedurals and thrillers—“this is a writing guide that readers and writers will turn to again and again” (Booklist, starred review).Mystery Writers of America (MWA) is known for providing unparalleled resources on the craft, art, and business of
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What separates a good manuscript from a publishable one? Effective editing.In Intuitive Editing, veteran editor Tiffany Yates Martin reveals the professional editing techniques that help writers transform rough drafts into compelling, polished stories. Drawing on decades of experience working with bestselling and emerging authors, Martin demystifies the revision process and provides a practical ... Read more

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