The Sociology Book just $(removed) as Kindle e-book

Mark Frauenfelder 1:52 pm Tue Nov 3, 2015

I'm a fan of DK's "Big Ideas Simply Explained series." I have the Psychology Book and the Philosophy Book. Both books go through the history of the subjects, with lots of well-designed infographics. They are written in clear, easy-to-comprehend language and assume no prior knowledge on the part of the reader. I have the hardbound editions, which cost about $(removed)-$(removed) and are attractive, but if you're looking for a bargain, the e-books are just $(removed) each. Right now, they are running a special on The Sociology Book e-book for just $(removed) I bought it, and if I like is as much as I liked the other two "Big Ideas Simply Explained" books I have, I'll spring for the dead tree version.

Why our brains still struggle with tensions between work, leisure, and the concept of time

Writer Derek Thompson recently reviewed the new James Suzman book Work: A Deep History, From the Stone Age to the Age of Robots for the The Atlantic. I haven't read the book in question, but the review stuck out to me for a few reasons, as Thompson discusses the inherent tensions between leisure time and… READ THE REST
An incredible example of societal collapse

[UPDATE: Read Lizard of Oz's comment about Colin Turnbull's disputed book, The Mountain People] Doug Belshaw recently read the book The Collapse of Complex Societies by Joseph A. Tainter, and shared an interesting excerpt. He writes on his website Open Tinkering: In the first chapter of the book, Tainter gives numerous examples of societal collapse, which… READ THE REST
Apple tech, jewelry, guns: Dataviz of what Americans pawn

I'm coming late to this one, because it was posted last year — but hey, better late than never: Behold this fascinating set of Pricenomics graphics about what types of objects Americans pawn. One thing that jumps out in the data? Apple products dominate the realm of pawning. Here's the chart: Basically, Apple products are… READ THE REST
Why buy expensive new Beats earbuds when all of these quality options are on sale for less?

It's a sure bet that whenever Apple unveils a new…well, anything, it's going to capture media and audience attention. Hey, it's Apple. It's what they do. That always in the spotlight approach also spills over into Apple's most popular spinoff brands, which now include premium audio makers Beats after their 2019 purchase. But while the… READ THE REST
Take an extra 15% off all these accessories for Apple AirTags, AirPods, and Apple Watches

When you think Apple, it isn't unusual to instinctively think of those high-grade Apple devices like the iPhone, the iPad, the MacBook, and more. But there's a whole range of those lower-tier Apple products that don't often get the same attention as their more expensive brothers and sisters. Where's the love for the AirPods? Or… READ THE REST
Here's how you get a killer $200 4K Ninja Dragon Alpha Z drone for just $85

In the past few years, the drone market has swelled with many competitors vying for top positions, but if you do the proper legwork, you can find some killer deals out there. Perfect finds can brilliantly straddle the line between fully loaded birds jammed with high-end features and a price tag that doesn't tear open… READ THE REST