Monthly Archives: November 2011
Liberty Books: 50 years’ of serenity
I hadn’t noticed that I had been standing and reading this beautiful book since an hour. It was only when my phone rang that I realize that I have been reading the book, uninterrupted by anyone, all this time. It … Continue reading
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THE WORLD IN 2050: Four Forces Shaping Civilization’s Northern Future
A vivid forecast of our planet in the year 2050 by a rising star in geoscience, distilling cutting-edge research into four global forces: demographic trends, natural resource demand, climate change, and globalization. The world’s population is exploding, wild species are … Continue reading
Interview: Jeff Kinney – Author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Question:Greg seems to get into trouble a lot. Do you like him as a person? Jeff Kinney:That’s a great question! While I was writing this book, I struggled with the fact that Greg is really not that likable a person. … Continue reading
Interview: Steve Inskeep – Author of Instant City
The NPR Morning Edition host talks about Pakistan, the subject of his new book, Instant City: Life and Death in Karachi, and why some people might find him annoying. What drew you to Pakistan and Karachi, the country’s booming city of 13 million? It … Continue reading
