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Aaron W. Hughey
Selected Ideas, Opinions & Research
- Don't worry about how it looks. Focus on how it is.
- 'Finding the Words' a reflective, deep chronicle worth reading[A review of Finding the Words: Working Through Profound Loss with Hope and Purpose by Colin Campbell]
- Want to improve efficiency? Fire the micromanagers and gatekeepers!
- 'We Who Wrestle with God' interesting for those in philosophy, religion, creative writing [A review of We Who Wrestle with God: Perceptions of the Divine by Jordan B. Peterson]
- HIS or HERS: Time to decide which side you're on
- 'Canelands' characters embedded in realism [A review of Canelands: A Novel by Gerry Harlan Brown]
- The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth
- 'Disease X' concept taken from the World Health Organization [A review of Disease X: Are You Prepared? by Philip McMillan and John McMillan]
- January 6, 2021: A date that will live in infamy
- 'Ends of the Tunnel' an intriguing read [A review of The Ends of the Tunnel by Louis L. Downs]
- We don't need no education! We have YouTube
- 'AI Snake Oil' dives into technology's capabilities [A review of AI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can't, and How to Tell the Difference by Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor]
- Let's get serious about dealing with addiction
- What I wish for all my friends in 2025
- Clinton provides positive view with 'Something Lost, Something Gained' [A review of Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love and Liberty by Hillary Rodham Clinton]
- Let's put doctors back in charge of healthcare
- 'On Freedom' very important, relevant[A review of On Freedom by Timothy Snyder]
- Career advice Generation Z needs to hear
- Trump's win shows us who we really are
- Questions to ask yourself before casting your vote
- 'Lucky Loser' provides a detailed portrait of Trump[A review of Lucky Loser: How Donald Trump Squandered His Father's Fortune and Created the Illusion of Success
by Russ Buettner and Susanne Craig]
- We need to prepare for future today
- Don't entertain students, educate them
- No, everyone doesn't need to go to college
- 'When Secrets Come Calling' keeps you hooked until the end[A review of When Secrets Come Calling by Felicia Ferguson]
- Should the past determine the present? You decide
- Susceptible to misinformation? It's your own fault!
- 'Algebra of Wealth' gives advice based on experience[A review of The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Financial Security by Scott Galloway]
- Regardless of what you may have heard, God is love!
- Are you intelligent, ignorant, or just plain stupid?
- 'Consigned to Oblivion' a worthwhile adventure[A review of Consigned to Oblivion by Emilee Breanne Ward]
- Eliminating University Senate at UK an exceptionally bad idea
- Some of my best friends are MAGA Republicans
- 'White Rural Rage' a must read wake-up call[A review of White Rural Rage: The Threat to American Democracy by Tom Schaller and Paul Waldman]
- You get an award, I get an award, we all get an award!
- Don't want to be a loser? Then be on time!
- Campbell covers tragedy in 'Finding the Words'[A review of Finding the Words: Working Through Profound Loss with Hope and Purpose by Colin Campbell]
- Recipe for mediocrity: easier, faster, cheaper
- Facing a difficult problem: figure it out
- Lack of leadership: our biggest problem
- 'Walton's Creek' irresistible for historical fiction fans[A review of Walton's Creek: Land of Our Fathers (Volume 1) by Rickie Zayne Ashby]
- But then you became important
- Rule's latest a brilliant montage[A review of The Arithmetic of Color by Bernadette Rule]
- Take nothing for granted
- 'Walk Through Fire' covers depth of Johnson's life, career[A review of Walk Through Fire: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Triumph by Shelia Johnson]
- 'The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory' dives into extremism[A review of The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremismby Tim Alberta]
- Higher education not the problem
- deBoer merciless tackles his own side[A review of How Elites Ate the Social Justice Systemby Fredrik deBoer]
- Formula for winning elections is easy
- 'Ozone Therapy' makes compelling case[A review of Ozone Therapy for the Treatment of Viruses: The Science and the Promise of Healing with Ozoneby Marc J. Seifer]
- 'The Heat Will Kill You First' gives dire warning[A review of The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet by Jeff Goodell]
- Money well spent?
- Honesty is the best policy
- The Tao of Anxiety examines tools for anxiety management [A review of The Tao of Anxiety: Bridging Eastern and Western Thought by David James Bright]
- 'You Will Own Nothing' operates on two levels [A review of You Will Own Nothing: Your War with a New Financial World Order and How to Fight Back by Carol Roth]
- Perhaps alien software snatched win from Trump
- 'Right Kind of Wrong' teaches us how to fail [A review of Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well by Amy Edmondson]
- Do we really need a new public university in Kentucky?
- A Journey through the Deep State [A review of Bottoms Up and the Devil Laughs: A Journey Through the Deep State by Kerry Howley]
- The poblem with accreditation as an extension of privilege and how to fix it: A primer and a roadmap for new professionals
- Following Jesus is voluntary
- Solving problems in 'Think Bigger: How to Innovate' [A review of Think Bigger: How to Innovate by Sheena Iyengar]
- Are you emotionally stuck in the third grade?
- 'I Am Debra Lee' shows how one woman can make a difference [A review of I Am Debra Lee: A Memoir by Debra Lee]
- America's political journey, through a public servant's eyes [A review of The Road Taken by Senator Patrick Leahy]
- Acknowledging Death:
Elderly couple deals with fatal disease[A review of Tell Me Good Things: On Love, Death, and Marriage by James Runcie]
- A helpful tool for finding the right job [A review of Careers By The People: Candid Career Advice from 101 Experienced Professionals by Mike Wysocki]
- Why are people reluctant to discuss racism?
- Delusions, demographics, and denial: Higher education's future in Ky and elsewhere | Opinion
- Williams' 'Bet on Black' brings clarity about Black America [A review of Bet on Black: The Good News about Being Black in America Today by Eboni K. Williams]
- A just world is possible
- 'No Justice, No Peace' an eye-opener [A review of No Justice, No Peace: From the Civil Rights Movement to Black Lives Matter by Devin Allen]
- The myth of shared governance in higher education
- 'Power Play' doesn't disappoint [A review of Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk, and the Bet of the Century by Tim Higgins]
- Author gives insight into dictators' rise to power [A review of How to Be a Dictator: The Cult of Personality in the Twentieth Century by Frank Dikotter]
- Does a college degree really influence economic success? It's complicated.
- How to spot leaders and losers
- 'Tesla' gives a mesmerizing look at pursuit of dangerous weapon[A review of Tesla, Wizard at War: The Genius, the Particle Beam Weapon, and the Pursuit of Power by Marc J. Seifer]
- 'Meme Wars' strong recounting of Jan. 6, extensively researched [A review of Meme Wars: The Untold Story of the Online Battles Upending Democracy in America by Joan Donovan, Emily Dreyfuss and Brian Friedberg]
- 'Permanent Distortion' reveals U.S. economic forces at work [A review of Permanent Distortion: How the Financial Markets Abandoned the Real Economy Forever by Nomi Prins]
- 'The Messenger' outlines Moderna's rise during Covid, gets high marks [A review of The Messenger: Moderna, the Vaccine, and the Business Gamble That Changed the World by Peter Loftus]
- Kentuckians have helped shape political landscape [A review of Resistance in the Bluegrass: Empowering the Commonwealth by Farrah Alexander]
- Kell reminds us that love, and appreciation, always in fashion [A review of Good Night... Whispers of the Heart: Bedtime Stories from Partners to One Another by Carl L. Kell]
- 'Lido Shuffle' is better than most TV dramas [A review of Lido Shuffle: A Justice Security Novel by T.M. Bilderback]
- A BYGONE TIME
Author gives fictionalized account of dark episode in Kentucky history [A review of Dark Fire by Bernadette Rule]
- RED FLAGS
Fed's inner workings a captiving chronicle [A review of The Lords of Easy Money: How the Federal Reserve Broke the American Economy by Christopher Leonard]
- INFORMED ANAYSIS:
'Can We Talk...' is extensively researched [A review of Can We Talk About Israel? A Guide for the Curious, Confused, and Conflicted by Daniel Sokatch]
- 'Live and let live' is good advice
- Tales in 'Lucretia' are eerily familiar [A review of Lucretia by Noel Barton]
- AN EYE-OPENER:
It's a much-needed road map for change [A review of Our Separate Ways: Black and White Women and the Struggle for Professional Identity by Ella Bell Smith and Stella M. Nkomo]
- A weekend with conservative friends
- New book explores 'national catastrophe' of student loans [A review of The Debt Trap: How Student Loans Became a National Catastrophe by Josh Mitchell]
- Poetry collection shows author's gift [A review of Even in the Slums of Providence by Larry Pike]
- We can do better
- A Fascinating Read: Writer explores anachronistic anthem [A review of My Old Kentucky Home: The Astonishing Life and Reckoning of an Iconic American Song by Emily Bingham]
- Kaplan's 'The Bomb' both scary, reassuring [A review of The Bomb: Presidents, Generals, and the Secret History of Nuclear War by Fred Kaplan]
- Autobiography of inventor Dyson captivates reviewer [A review of Invention: A Lifeby James Dyson]
- No wonder this country is in trouble
- Author does not take sides, delivers insight [A review of The Second: Race and Guns in a Fatally Unequal America by Carol Anderson]
- Cox's work provides 'essential experience' [A review of Children Under Fire: An American Crisis by John Woodrow Cox]
- Be a follower of Jesus
- 'Glass Half Broken' is action-provoking [A review of Glass Half Broken: Shattering the Barriers That Still Hold Women Back at Work by Colleen Ammerman and Boris Groysberg]
- 'History of Motion' deceptively mesmerizing [A review of A Brief History of Motion: From the Wheel, to the Car, to What Comes Nextby Tom Standage]
- God save us as we enter 2022
- Grillo raises awareness of the illegal gun trade [A review of Blood Gun Money: How America Arms Gangs and Cartelsby Ioan Grillo]
- 'Civil War Diary' offers enlightening account [A review of Josie Underwood's Civil War Diaryedited by Nancy Disher Baird]
- This one should be required reading [A review of High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out by Amanda Ripley]
- Even if you're tired of scary things, read this [A review of This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends: The Cyberweapons Arms Race by Nicole Perlroth]
- You might be an idiot
- Roberts offers captivating lesson on cyrptocurrency [A review of Kings of Crypto: One Startup's Quest to Take Cryptocurrency Out of Silicon Valley and Onto Wall Street by Jeff John Roberts]
- Book peers at brain's inner workings [A review of Overloaded: How Every Aspect of Your Life is Influenced by Your Brain Chemicals by Ginny Smith]
- An Eye-Opener: Febos' 'Girlhood' succeeds on many levels [A review of Girlhood by Melissa Febos]
- Detert focuses on professional integrity[A review of Choosing Courage: The Everyday Guide to Being Brave at Workby Jim Detert]
- Can you believe the nerve of some people?
- Growing up in Delafield inspires book [A review of Delafield: Confessions of a Boy from the Wrong Side of the Tracksby Benjamin Craig Long]
- Friedman explores creativity [A review of Decoding Greatness: How the Best in the World Reverse Engineer Successby Ron Friedman]
- 'Get a G.R.I.P' leaves reviewer in better frame of mind [A review of Get a G.R.I.P.: Gratitude, Responsibility, Improvement & Positivityby Richard Leo Hunt]
- Structural racism alive in America
- Longtime reporter explored unsolved murder cases [A review of Race Against Time: A Reporter Reopens the Unsolved Murder Cases of the Civil Rights Eraby Jerry Mitchell]
- Highly Recommended: Arkin's 'The Generals Have No Clothes' difficult to put down [A review of The Generals Have No Clothes: The Untold Story of Our Endless Warsby William M. Arkin]
- Harness your entire team's inventiveness [A review of Eat Sleep Innovate: How to Make Creativity an Everyday Habit Inside Your Organization
by Scott D. Anthony, Paul Cobban, Natalie Painchaud and Andy Parker]
- 'Unspoken Rules' should be heard[A review of The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right by Gorick Ng]
- Openness the key to accountability
- INCLUSIVE VISION: Volume an eye-opening exploration[A review of Black Lives Matter at School: An Uprising for Educational Justice edited by Denisha Jones and Jesse Hagopian]
- Liautaud provides a map for these trying times[A review of The Power of Ethics: How to Make Good Choices in a Complicated World by Susan Liautaud]
- Dream of self-driving cars now coming true[A review of Driven: The Race to Create the Autonomous Carby Alex Davies]
- EVOLUTIONARY STORY:
Author offers her insights on brain development[A review of Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain
by Lisa Feldman Barrett]
- Author helps answer 'What went wrong?'[A review of Failure to Launch: Why Your Twentysomething Hasn't Grown Up ... and What to Do About It
by Mark McConville]
- Phrases have little-known translations
- Memoir is part biography, part confession[A review of A Synthesizing Mind: A Memoir from the Creator of Multiple Intelligences Theory
by Howard Gardner]
- Streek offers opening salvo on social services' woes[A review of Gray Areasby Diamond Streek]
- Suhor navigates U.S. public school system[A review of Creativity and Chaos: Reflections on a Decade of Progressive Change in Public Schools, 1967-1977
by Charles Suhor]
- EMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER:
Authors explore America's divisions[A review of Tightrope: Americans Reaching for Hope
by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn]
- Hughey questions Trump's leadership
- UNIQUE INSIGHTS
It's an excursion into inner workings of Bezos' psyche[A review of Invent and Wander: The Collected Writings of Jeff Bezos
by Jeff Bezos]
- Author details Instagram's phenomenal growth[A review of No Filter: The Inside Story of Instagram
by Sarah Frier]
- Look to the past as we move forward
- Blume casts light on dawn of nuclear era[A review of Fallout: The Hiroshima Cover-Up and the Reporter Who Revealed It to the World
by Lesley M.M. Blume]
- A DIFFERENT DIRECTION
Writers offer a path out of this dark period[A review of The American Crisis: What Went Wrong. How We Recover
by the writers of The Atlantic]
- Reader offers post-election guidance
- EXTREMELY USEFUL
Leaders and supervisors will find it enlightening[A review of The Leader's Guide to Unconscious Bias: How to Reframe Bias, Cultivate Connection, and Create High-Performing Teams
by Pamela Fuller and Mark Murphy with Anne Chow]
- A FASCINATING LIFE
Friendship spanned the better part of two decades[A review of The Luckiest Man: Life With John McCain by Mark Salter]
- Extremism is born of fear
- 'A Phenomenal Read'
Hearing directly from leaders gives book an aura of authenticity[A review of How to Lead: Wisdom from the World's Greatest CEOs, Founders, and Game Changers
by David M. Rubenstein]
- Undeniably Insightful
[A review of The Politics Industry: How Political Innovation Can Break Partisan Gridlock and Save Our Democracy
by Katherine M. Gehl and Michael E. Porter]
- Berger's 'The Catalyst' operates on multiple planes[A review of The Catalyst: How to Change Anyone's Mind
by Jonah Berger]
- Voting by mail can be made secure
- 'Mesmerizing':
Authors deliver in-depth critique of American economic system[A review of The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again
by Robert D. Putnam with Shaylyn Romney Garrett]
- In case you haven't heard, smoking kills millions
- How to know if you have 'privilege'
- Powerful Stories:
Book is a transformative experience[A review of The Last Negroes at Harvard: The Class of 1963 and the 18 Young Men Who Changed Harvard Forever
by Kent Garrett and Jeanne Ellsworth]
- Some people demonstrate that they are oblivious to their own racism
- Frightening Expose:
It's viewed as a much-needed call-to-arms [A review of Overturning Brown: The Segregationist Legacy of the Modern School Choice Movement
by Steve Suitts]
- The world is not a black-and-white place
- OVERCOMING OBSTACLES:
'Future is Faster' offers ultimately uplifting journey [A review of The Future is Faster Than You Think: How Converging Technologies Are Transforming Business, Industries and Our Lives
by Peter H. Diamandis and Steven Kotler]
- Virus crisis illuminates value of dissent
- OVERCOMING OBSTACLES:
Coker's insightful primer is highly recommended [A review of Healing the Wounds: Forgiveness and Reconciliation in the Workplace by Greg Coker]
- ON THE RECORD ALWAYS:
Snowden explores the kind of world we are creating for subsequent generations [A review of Permanent Record by Edward Snowden]
- Looking for answers in pandemic crisis
- Some tips for identifying intellectual aptitude in politicians
- High-Level Performance: 'Mental Skills' is Personally Relevant [A review of Mental Skills for Athletes: A Workbook for Competitive Success by Elizabeth L. Shoenfelt]
- Partisanship, selfishness among America's greatest threats
- Federal fiscal responsibility shouldn't be partisan issue
- 'Border Wars' can be exceptionally enlightening [A review of Border Wars: Inside Trump's Assault on Immigration by Julie Hirschfeld Davis and Michael D. Shear]
- Free advice for political candidates
- Some could use a reminder that all pride is sinful
- A Complex Debate: Paul's well-informed thesis moves dialogue forward [A review of The Case Against Socialism by Rand Paul]
- Does humanity have to be defined by conflict?
- 'Galileo's Error' good stuff - if you are into this sort of thing[A review of Galileo's Error: Foundations for a New Science of Consciousness by Philip Goff]
- SK LAUNCH helps bridge gap between education, employment
- 'Kochland' explores foundation of powerful family[A review of Kochland: The Secret History of Koch Industries and Corporate Power in America by Christopher Leonard]
- World desperately needs leaders
- Immensely Successful: Author Dwyer achieves goal[A review of The Districts: Stories of American Justice from the Federal Courts by Johnny Dwyer]
- Makary offers prescription to fix failing health system [A review of The Price We Pay: What Broke American Health Care - and How to Fix It by Marty Makary]
- What do we really know about 'science'?
- Writer 'sees light' on damage done by liberals
- 'Nine Lies' can lead to happiness [A review of Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinking Leader's Guide to the Real World by Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall]
- Clarifying Trump's policy positions
- 'Beaton Down' explores America's labor movement [A review of Beaten Down, Worked Up: The Past, Present, and Future of American Labor by Steven Greenhouse]
- Forget credible sources - let's mine YouTube for information
- Huddleston provides compassionate guide [A review of Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk: How to Have Essential Conversations with Your Parents About Their Finances by Cameron Huddleston]
- Thoughtful criticism of powerful people is responsible citizenship
- A Cherished Treasure: Barton's Sequel Doesn't Disappoint [A review of Meryl Jean Another Whirlwind by Noel Barton]
- Bolin delivers balanced treatment of UK legend [A review of Adolph Rupp and the Rise of Kentucky Basketball by James Duane Bolin]
- Stop pretending education is entertainment
- Work-training programs beneficial for all parties
- We're stuck in a loop with economic, other systems: Dignan offers potential solutions [A review of Brave New Work: Are You Ready to Reinvent Your Organization? by Aaron Dignan]
- Political extremes are wrong on both sides of the debate
- Epic tale delivers answer to 'Why should we care?' [A review of The Second Kind of Impossible: The Extraordinary Quest for a New Form of Matter by Paul J. Steinhardt]
- Increasing cost of college is unsustainable
- Updating a poem for modern times
- Boyce delivers tips for a successful life [A review of The Orchid and the Dandelion: Why Some Children Struggle and How All Can Thrive by W. Thomas Boyce]
- Cyber age tale may keep you up at night [A review of The Perfect Weapon: War, Sabotage, and Fear in the Cyber Age by David E. Sanger]
- Writer admits 'belief' in conservative ideas
- Book pushes readiness for evolving challenges [A review of Social Engineering: The Science of Human Hacking, 2nd edition by Christopher Hadnagy]
- How to determine if you are clueless
- Dangerous to listen to those who are ignorant of facts
- Time spent with Trump supporters changes writer's tune
- Wuthnow offers more than a superficial understanding [A review of The Left Behind: Decline and Rage in Rural America by Robert Wuthnow]
- How to fight the 'SPWP' problem
- Book targets 'Hillbilly Elegy' stereotypes [A review of Appalachian Reckoning: A Region Responds to Hillbilly Elegy edited by Anthony Harkins and Meredith McCarroll]
- Advice for Trump: Stop being yourself
- Put attention on improving ourselves
- Authors use evidence-based results [A review of What's Your Digital Business Model? Six Questions to Help You Build the Next-Generation Enterprise by Peter Weill & Stephanie L. Woerner]
- Authors tackle daunting challenges for higher ed [A review of College for the Commonwealth: A Case for Higher Education in American Democracy by Michael T. Benson & Hal R. Boyd]
- Suggestions for better measurement of intelligence
- Writer addresses 'confusion' about his views
- Klinenberg explores our shared space [A review of Palaces for the People: How Social Infrastructure Can Help Fight Inequality, Polarization, and the Decline of Civic Life by Eric Klinenberg]
- Guns should be registered, insured just like vehicles
- Wood seeks common ground [A review of Uncensored: My Life and Uncomfortable Conversations at the Intersection of Black and White America by Zachary R. Wood]
- Educators must better identify students' motivations
- Updated Edition is Highly Recommended [A review of Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?
And Other Conversations About Race, Revised and Updated by Beverly Daniel Tatum]
- Exit exams the wrong response for Kentucky schools
- Bullying is a root of many of society's problems
- Gupta offers guidance on business world's changes [A review of Driving Digital Strategy: A Guide to Reimagining Your Business by Sunil Gupta]
- If later class times help students, why stop there?
- Long way to go before U.S. eliminates racism
- Tegmark's book requires considerable concentration to understand [A review of Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence by Max Tegmark]
- McCain embodied wisdom, service
- Powerful book focuses on addiction epidemic [A review of Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America by Beth Macy]
- Credit Samuelson for raising awareness of internet dangers
- Bauer's 'Rethinking School' a must-read [A review of Rethinking School: How to Take Charge of Your Child's Education by Susan Wise Bauer]
- Background factors should be considered in college admissions
- Freedom to criticize president a tenet of American democracy
- Extraordinary: Author overcomes challenges, excels in profession [A review of Because I Come from a Crazy Family: The Making of a Psychiatrist by Edward M. Hallowell]
- Standardized tests exacerbate educational problems
- Rigged System: Author explores central banks' powers [A review of Collusion: How Central Bankers Rigged the World by Nomi Prins]
- Truth is not open to interpretation
- Separating children from their parents
- Powerful Voices: Discrimination can evolve if left unchecked [A review of Against Anti-Semitism: An Anthology of Twentieth-Century Polish Writings edited by Adam Michnik and Agnieszka Marczyk]
- Qualifications to be president apparently have changed
- Rock On! 'Volume IV' is latest in powerful series [A review of The Vinyl Dialogues, Volume IV: From Studio to Stylus by Mike Morsch]
- Lack of transparency, input sets stage for disaster
- Politicians send mixed messages
- Decline in for-profit college industry is no mystery
- Innovative & Impressive: 'Mr. Robot' fans need to read this [A review of Mr. Robot and Philosophy: Beyond Good and Evil Corp edited by Richard Greene and Rachel Robison-Greene]
- State's economy hinges on higher education
- Author explores widespread poverty in popular Caribbean destinations [A review of Poverty is a Person: Human Agency, Women and Caribbean Households by Theresa Ann Rajack-Talley]
- Higher education must recognize supply and demand
- Restrictions on gun purchases is common sense
- Our governments lack genuine leadership
- Author delivers a peek into (mostly) bygone era [A review of At the End of the Road: My Journey from Walton's Creek, Kentucky by Rickie Zayne Ashby]
- Psychological effects of social media demand more study
- Citizens must demand truth
- Lawmakers must focus on solving problems
- Nebraska senator tells us how to fix youth [A review of The Vanishing American Adult: Our Coming-of-Age Crisis - and How to Rebuild a Culture of Self-Reliance by Ben Sasse]
- An apology to future generations
- 'Questhouse' author provides tools to fight alcoholism [A review of Questhouse: A Gentle Spiritual Retreat for Recovery from Alcoholism by Russell A. Hopper]
- Higher education should better serve students, society
- This Thanksgiving, don't take our freedoms for granted
- Author putting 'next economy' in clearer focus [A review of The Industries of the Future by Alec Ross]
- Virtual world has benefits and drawbacks
- Campuses should welcome discussion on controversial topics
- Listen to reason, not politicians
- 'Colony in a Nation' offers something significant [A review of A Colony in a Nation by Chris Hayes]
- Face-to-face communication vital in forming relationships
- 'Payoff' delivers enlightenment in various areas [A review of Payoff: The Hidden Logic That Shapes Our Motivations by Dan Ariely]
- Time to accept truth about climate change
- Previous generations created issues facing young people today
- 'DNA' offers intriguing look at issue [A review of DNA Is Not Destiny: The Remarkable, Completely Misunderstood Relationship Between You and Your Genes by Steven J. Heine]
- 'Fake news' event was an important discussion
- Author turns from gloom to optimism [A review of Conspiracies of the Ruling Class: How to Break Their Grip Forever by Lawrence B. Lindsey]
- Critical thinking abilities are declining
- 'Testosterone Rex' moves boldly in pursuit of truth [A review of Testosterone Rex: Myths of Sex, Science and Society by Cordelia Fine]
- Public education only barrier between U.S. and mediocrity
- Our similarities help power our nation's strength
- Gleick makes you reflect on life's underlying assumptions [A review of Time Travel: A History by James Gleick]
- U.S. must take climate change seriously
- We need to understand past to shape future [A review of A Path to Peace: A Brief History of Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations and a Way Forward in the Middle East by George J. Mitchell and Alon Sachar]
- Modern debate abandons facts
- Colleges must focus more on helping graduates find jobs
- Add 'Paying the Price' to your reading list [A review of Paying the Price: College Costs, Financial Aid and the Betrayal of the American Dream by Sara Goldrick-Rab]
- Providing quality health care a moral imperative
- Make time for Muller's book 'Now' [A review of Now: The Physics of Time by Richard A. Muller]
- Pursuing common good first demands equal status in society
- 'The Boys of Dunbar' looks at complete picture [A review of The Boys of Dunbar: A Story of Love, Hope and Basketball by Alejandro Danois]
- Opposition to fairness ordinance makes no sense
- University degree should come with help finding a job
- Baier focuses on Eisenhower's final mission [A review of Three Days in January: Dwight Eisenhower's Final Mission by Bret Baier]
- Book on musicians a gold mine [A review of The Vinyl Dialogues, Volume III: Stacks of Wax by Mike Morsch]
- Nation of dictators forming
- 'Shot Down' a harrowing WWII story [A review of Shot Down: The True Story of Pilot Howard Snyder and the Crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth by Steve Snyder]
- Alpaydin focuses on artificial intelligence [A review of Machine Learning: The New Artificial Intelligence by Ethem Alpaydin]
- State needs more comprehensive approach to education, not just Band-Aid
- 'Pre-Suasion' offers interesting concepts, techniques [A review of Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade by Robert Cialdini]
- Stunting higher-ed reforms: arrogance and ignorance
- Codebreakers are unsung heroes [A review of Code Warriors: NSA's Codebreakers and the Secret Intelligence War Against the Soviet Union by Stephen Budiansky]
- Author sheds light on van Gogh's illness [A review of On the Verge of Insanity: Van Gogh and His Illness by Nienke Bakker, Louis van Tilborgh and Laura Prins]
- Writer agrees that school councils are effective tools
- Dylan's career not just 'Blowin' in the Wind' [A review of The Lyrics 1961-2012 by Bob Dylan]
- 'When Strangers Meet' a delightful little manual [A review of When Strangers Meet: How People You Don't Know Can Transform You by Kio Stark]
- Things aren't as bad as some suggest
- 'IT Security' finally starts to make sense [A review of IT Security Risk Control Management: An Audit Preparation Plan by Raymond Pompon]
- 'War' a sobering look at military [A review of How Everything Became War and the Military Became Everything: Tales from the Pentagon by Rosa Brooks]
- Book gives context for controversial debates [A review of Preparing for a World that Doesn't Exist Yet: Framing a Second Enlightenment to Create Communities of the Future by Rick Smyre and Neil Richardson]
- 'Future Crimes' offers sobering look at likely digital breaches [A review of Future Crimes: Inside the Digital Underground and the Battle for Our Connected World by Marc Goodman]
- Kessler captures what it feels like to be depressed [A review of Capture: Unraveling the Mystery of Mental Suffering by David A. Kessler]
- 'Ten Ways' focuses on artist's search for fulfillment [A review of Ten Ways Not to Commit Suicide: A Memoir by Darryl McDaniels]
- University leaders require certain skills
- Arbesman insightful, cautionary [A review of Overcomplicated: Technology at the Limits of Comprehension by Samuel Arbesman]
- 'White Trash' succeeds on many levels [A review of White Trash: The 400-Year Untold History of Class in America by Nancy Isenberg]
- 'Barkley' looks at influential Kentuckian's life [A review of Alben Barkley: A Life in Politics by James K. Libbey]
- Churches need to be careful with bells and whistles
- 'Fate of Gender' is extraordinarily instructive [A review of The Fate of Gender: Nature, Nurture and the Human Future by Frank Browning]
- Book focuses on LBJ's wild ride [A review of Faustian Bargains: Lyndon Johnson and Mac Wallace in the Robber Baron Culture of Texas by Joan Mellen]
- 'To the Secretary' hard to put down [A review of To the Secretary: Leaked Embassy Cables and America's Foreign Policy Disconnect by Mary Thompson-Jones]
- Ivory towers have their own kinds of bigots
- 'Invention' looks at innovative tech [A review of The Ethics of Invention: Technology and the Human Future by Sheila Jasanoff]
- 'Superintelligence' an enjoyable read [A review of Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies by Nick Bostrom]
- Morality should guide our fiscal policy
- 'Career Search System' a great tool [A review of The 21st Century Career Search System by Bruce G. Gillies]
- 'Move' studies crumbling infrastructure [A review of Move: How to Rebuild and Reinvent America's Infrastructure by Rosabeth Moss Kanter]
- 'Soft Skills' inspires reviewer [A review of Soft Skills Field Manual: The Unwritten Rules for Succeeding in the Workplace by Greg Coker]
- How it looks is not always how it is
- 'End of Alchemy' focuses on economic crisis [A review of The End of Alchemy: Money, Banking and the Future of the Global Economy by Mervyn King]
- 'Superpower' tries to untangle mess [A review of The Pragmatic Superpower: Winning the Cold War in the Middle East by Ray Takeyh and Steven Simon]
- A Thoughtful Chronicle: Williams-Paisley's 'Where the Light Gets In' focuses on family [A review of Where the Light Gets In: Losing My Mother Only to Find Her Again by Kimberly Williams-Paisley]
- 'Lies' is truth: Writers Explore American Politics [A review of Lies, Incorporated: The World of Post-Truth Politics by Ari Rabin-Havt and Media Matters for America]
- Extra advice for recent graduates
- 'Amnesia' realistic and reassuring [A review of American Amnesia: How the War on Government Led Us to Forget What Made America Prosper by Jacob S. Hacker and Paul Pierson]
- 'Putin Country' an inside look at ordinary Russians [A review of Putin Country: A Journey into the Real Russia by Anne Garrels]
- 'American Character' an eye opener [A review of American Character: A History of the Epic Struggle Between Individual Liberty and the Common Good by Colin Woodard]
- Vermont sets strong example on drug prices
- 'Future of Work' calls for course corrections [A review of Shaping the Future of Work: What Future Worker, Business, Government and Education Leaders Need to Do for All to Prosper by Thomas A. Kochan]
- 'Dark Territory' could raise anxiety [A review of Dark Territory: The Secret History of Cyber War by Fred Kaplan]
- 'All Hell Broke Loose' focuses on Middle East turmoil [A review of And Then All Hell Broke Loose: Two Decades in the Middle East by Richard Engel]
- Next WKU president must have range of qualifications
- 'Breakpoint' looks at higher ed [A review of Breakpoint: The Changing Marketplace for Higher Education by Jon McGee]
- 'Originals' is refreshing [A review of Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World by Adam Grant]
- Relationships keep students on campus
- Parenting Tips: 'Raising Grateful Kids' could be helpful [A review of Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World: How One Family Learned That Saying No Can Lead to Life's Biggest Yes by Kristen Welch]
- 'Domino Effect' focuses on energy markets [A review of The Domino Effect: How the Shale Revolution is Transforming Energy Markets, Industries and Economies by E. Russell Braziel]
- 'Future of the Professions' is excellent [A review of The Future of the Professions: How Technology Will Transform the Work of Human Experts by Richard Susskind and Daniel Susskind]
- Appreciate America's progress
- 'America's Original Sin' is profound [A review of America's Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege and the Bridge to a New America by Jim Wallis]
- 'America's Bank' makes readers think [A review of America's Bank: The Epic Struggle to Create the Federal Reserve by Roger Lowenstein]
- Woodward's Butterfield book is full of intrigue [A review of The Last of the President's Men by Bob Woodward]
- 'Smart' a deceptively interesting book [A review of Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? by Frans de Waal]
- 'Death of Cancer' is balanced [A review of The Death of Cancer: After Fifty Years on the Front Lines of Medicine, a Pioneering Oncologist Reveals
Why the War on Cancer Is Winnable – and How We Can Get There by Vincent T. DeVita and Elizabeth DeVita-Raeburn]
- Greed impeding progress on cancer research
- 'Well-Educated Mind' is phenomenal [A review of The Well-Educated Mind: A Guide to the Classical Education You Never Had by Susan Wise Bauer]
- 'Cyberspace' a very scary read [A review of Terrorism in Cyberspace: The Next Generation by Gabriel Weimann]
- 'Between the World and Me' is an award winner [A review of Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates]
- 'Nonsense' can be captivating [A review of Nonsense: The Power of Not Knowing by Jamie Holmes]
- Inappropriate to demean others for expressing their opinions
- An Enjoyable Read: 'The Problem with Perfect' Packs a Punch [A review of The Problem with Perfect: How to Shift Your Focus to Find Your Purpose by Bo Parrish]
- Life-saving decisions shouldn't be dictated by profits
- 'Spooky' aims to solve mystery [A review of Spooky Action at a Distance: The Phenomenon That Reimagines Space and Time –
And What It Means for Black Holes, the Big Bang, and Theories of Everything by George Musser]
- 'Symphonies' hits the right notes [A review of Beethoven's Symphonies: An Artistic Vision by Lewis Lockwood]
- Legislation to cede power to superintendents not needed
- 'Courage to Act' looks at economic crisis [A review of The Courage to Act: A Memoir of a Crisis and Its Aftermath by Ben S. Bernanke]
- 'Dropping the Needle' rocks! [A review of The Vinyl Dialogues, Volume II: Dropping the Needle...on More Albums of the 1970s by Mike Morsch]
- 'Red Flags' insightful [A review of Red Flags: How to Spot Frenemies, Underminers, and Toxic People in Your Life by Wendy L. Patrick]
- Education doesn't guarantee advantage
- 'Whirlwinds' an exceptional story [A review of Watch for the Whirlwinds by Noel Barton]
- Graduation not adequate measure of student success
- Author offers hope: 'Brain Storms' Focuses on Parkinson's Research [A review of Brain Storms: The Race to Unlock the Mysteries of Parkinson's Disease by Jon Palfreman]
- 'Leadership: Essential Writings' a masterpiece [A review of Leadership: Essential Writings by Our Greatest Thinkers edited by Elizabeth D. Samet]
- Having children requires sacrifices
- Eyes on the quest: 'Higher Education in America' is Wide-Ranging [A review of American Higher Education in Crisis? What Everyone Needs to Know by Goldie Blumenstyk]
- Kruse's work is great: 'One Nation Under God' Looks at Faith in America [A review of One Nation Under God: How Corporate America Invented Christian America by Kevin M. Kruse]
- Reader says workforce training widely available
- Book attacks 'progressive agenda' [A review of Excuse Me, Professor: Challenging the Myths of Progressivism edited by Lawrence W. Reed]
- 'Mind Within the Brain' sheds light on subject [A review of The Mind Within the Brain: How We Make Decisions and How Those Decisions Go Wrong by A. David Redish]
- 'Goliath of Panama' enthralling [A review of Goliath of Panama: The Life of Soldier and Canal Builder William Luther Sibert by Robert W. Dickey]
- Reviewer sold on 'How We Learn' [A review of How We Learn: The Surprising Truth About When, Where and Why It Happens by Benedict Carey]
- Reader 'deeply offended' at story
- 'Who Gets What' is instructive [A review of Who Gets What - and Why by Alvin E. Roth]
- 'Baptists' a captivating book [A review of Baptists in America: A History by Thomas S. Kidd and Barry Hankins]
- Treatment programs crucial for addicts in our country
- 'Words Without Music' is personal [A review of Words Without Music: A Memoir by Philip Glass]
- 'Mergers' a gold mine of information [A review of “Mergers and Alliances in Higher Education: International Practice and Emerging Opportunities”
edited by Adrian Curaj, Luke Georghiou, Jennifer Cassingena Harper and Eva Egron-Polak]
- Those with addictions need options for treatment
- 'Super' Book: Sargent provides an invaluable resource [A review of A Superpower Transformed: The Remaking of American Foreign Relations in the 1970s by Daniel J. Sargent]
- Pauls offer something for everyone [A review of Taking a Stand: Moving Beyond Partisan Politics to Unite America by Rand Paul
and True and Constant Friends: Love and Inspiration from Our Grandmothers, Mothers, and Friends by Kelley Paul ]
- Angina now, heart attack later over economy?
- Move away from religion should be no surprise
- 'Just Be a Dad' gives time for reflection [A review of Just Be a Dad: Things My Father Never Told Me by George Cave]
- 'Einstein's Dice' a great read [A review of Einstein's Dice and Schrödinger's Cat: How Two Great Minds Battled Quantum Randomness to Create a Unified Theory of Physics by Paul Halpern]
- Dyche right on gubernatorial debate format, but utopian setup unlikely
- 'Conversation' provides comfort [A review of The Conversation: A Revolutionary Plan for End-of-Life Care by Angelo E. Volandes]
- 'America's Moment' a positive message [A review of America's Moment: Creating Opportunity in the Connected Age by Rework America]
- 'Racial Battle Fatigue' an invaluable resource [A review of Racial Battle Fatigue: Insights from the Front Lines of Social Justice Advocacy edited by Jennifer L. Martin]
- 'Brave Girls' shows proactive path [A review of Brave Girls: Raising Young Women with Passion and Purpose to Become Powerful Leaders by Stacey Radin with Leslie Goldman]
- 'Exiled Generations' has wide appeal [A review of Exiled Generations: Legacies of the Southern Baptist Convention Holy War edited by Carl L. Kell]
- Government could, and should, beat cancer via research
- Respect of religions crucial if world wants real peace
- 'A Few Honest Words' captivates [A review of A Few Honest Words: The Kentucky Roots of Popular Music by Jason Howard]
- 'Kentucky Nurses' a great read [A review of Takes from Kentucky Nurses by William Lynwood Montell]
- 'Flashpoints' shows Europe's importance [A review of Flashpoints: The Emerging Crisis in Europe by George Friedman]
- Better monitoring needed for U.S. financial companies
- 'Black Faculty' an eye-opener [A review of Black Faculty in the Academy: Narratives for Negotiating Identity and Achieving Career Success
edited by Fred A. Bonner II, aretha faye marble, Frank Tuitt, Petra A. Robinson, Rosa M. Banda, and Robin Hughes]
- 'Justified and Philosophy' a good read [A review of Justified and Philosophy: Shoot First, Think Later edited by Rod Carveth and Robert Arp]
- 'Black Box Society' well-researched [A review of The Black Box Society: The Secret Algorithms That Control Money and Information by Frank Pasquale]
- 'Future of Medicine' thought-provoking [A review of The Patient Will See You Now: The Future of Medicine is in Your Hands by Eric Topol]
- 'Flicker' gives fresh take on movies [A review of Flicker: Your Brain on Movies by Jeffrey M. Zacks]
- Vaccinations crucial for kids
- 'Blood' caters to true believers [A review of By Blood We Live by Glen Duncan]
- 'Degrees of Inequality' informative and instructional [A review of Degrees of Inequality: How the Politics of Higher Education Sabotaged the American Dream by Suzanne Mettler]
- 'The Innovators' a masterpiece [A review of The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution by Walter Isaacson]
- 'Lewis' is insightful, perceptive [A review of Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story by Rick Bragg]
- Book a trip down memory lane [A review of Voice of the Wildcats: Claude Sullivan and the Rise of Modern Sportscasting by Alan Sullivan with Joe Cox]
- Jim Flynn called friend, confidant
- 'Excellent Sheep' an enlightening work [A review of Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life by William Deresiewicz]
- 'What If?' an enjoyable ride [A review of What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions by Randall Munroe]
- 'Ebola' a dose of knowledge [A review of Ebola: The Natural and Human History of a Deadly Virus by David Quammen]
- A 'somewhat terrifying read' [A review of The Rise of ISIS: A Threat We Can't Ignore by Jay Sekulow]
- Students deserve college funding
- Book a powerful character study [A review of Remember the Time: Protecting Michael Jackson in His Final Days by Bill Whitfield and Javon Beard, with Tanner Colby]
- 'The Glass Cage' is enlightening [A review of The Glass Cage: Automation and Us by Nicholas Carr]
- 'Toxic' reflects workplace status quo [A review of Rising Above a Toxic Workplace: Taking Care of Yourself in an Unhealthy Environment by Gary Chapman, Paul White and Harold Myra]
- Most will find 'Haunted Kentucky' intriguing [A review of Haunted Houses and Family Ghosts of Kentucky by William Lynwood Montell]
- Substance abuse treatment a must
- 'Ode' to those who made UK basketball a dynasty [A review of Wildcat Memories: Inside Stories from Kentucky's Basketball Greats by Doug Brunk]
- Americans can lead world by example
- 'No Place to Hide' a cautionary tale [A review of No Place to Hide: Edward Snowden, the NSA, and the U.S. Surveillance State by Glenn Greenwald]
- 'And Give Up Showbiz?' is immensley entertaining [A review of And Give Up Showbiz? How Fred Levin Beat Big Tobacco, Avoided Two Murder Prosecutions,
Became a Chief of Ghana, Earned Boxing Manager of the Year, and Transformed American Law by Josh Young]
- Critical thinking over career path
- 'Define my formative years' [A review of The Vinyl Dialogues: Stories Behind Memorable Albums of the 1970s as Told by the Artists by Mike Morsch]
- 'Democracy's Dangers' gets high marks [A review of Democracy's Dangers & Discontents: The Tyranny of the Majority from the Greeks to Obama by Bruce S. Thornton]
- 'Fathers' a well-developed book [A review of Do Fathers Matter? What Science is Telling Us About the Parent We've Overlooked by Paul Raeburn]
- 'Old Kentucky' a real page turner [A review of Only in Old Kentucky: Historic True Tales of Cultural Ingenuity by Marshall Myers]
- Shrinking middle class: Implications for college students
- 'Author leaves no stone unturned' [A review of Sons of Wichita: How the Koch Brothers Became America's Most Powerful and Private Dynatsy by Daniel Schulman]
- Columnist provides wisdom on economic issues
- 'Weed' offers seductive humor [A review of The Weed Agency: A Comic Tale of Federal Bureaucracy Without Limits by Jim Geraghty]
- 'Best modern treatment of consciousness' [A review of Cousciousness and the Brain: Deciphering How the brain Codes Our Thoughts by Stanislas Dehaene]
- 'Window into mysterious world of scientists' [A review of The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert]
- Self-reliance only viable when opportunities abound
- Reader taken out of comfort zone [A review of The Locust Effect: Why the End of Poverty Requires the End of Violence by Gary A. Haugen and Victor Boutros]
- 'All the Presidents' Bankers' a wake-up call [A review of All the President's Bankers: The Hidden Alliances that Drive American Power by Nomi Prins]
- 'Thought-provoking, entertaining analysis' [A review of The Triple Package: How Three Unlikely Traits Explain the Rise and Fall of Cultural Groups in America by Amy Chua and Jed Rubenfeld]
- Offer an alternative to repealing Obamacare
- 'Paducah' an entertaining read [A review of Paducah, Kentucky: A History by John E.L. Robertson with Ann E. Robertson]
- 'Map for finding, keeping job' [A review of Welcome to the Real World: Finding Your Place, Perfecting Your Work, and Turning Your Job into Your Dream Career by Lauren Berger]
- 'Exceptionally well-researched' [A review of What Lies Ahead for America's Children and Their Schools edited by Chester E. Finn, Jr. and Richard Sousa]
- 'Outside Shot' a slam dunk [A review of Outside Shot: Big Dreams, Hard Times, and One County's Quest for Basketball Greatness by Keith O'Brien]
- 'Mindless' can be pretty depressing [A review of Mindless: Why Smarter Machines are Making Dumber Humans by Simon Head]
- 'Worried' delivers a dark picture [A review of What Should We Be Worried About? edited by John Brockman]
- 'Pass it along to your sons, daughters'[A review of Practices for Engaging the 21st Century Workforce: Challenges of Talent Management in a Changing Workplace by William G. Castellano]
- Cure for education getting diluted via its usual filters
- Raise in minimum wage would be best for 'jobs bill'
- Explores teens' relationship with technology[A review of It's Complicated: The Social Lives of Networked Teens by Danah Boyd]
- 'Harding's book works on several levels'[A review of The Snowden Files: The Inside Story of the World's Most Wanted Man by Luke Harding]
- Complex needs of education require funding
- 'Could very well change the way you think'[A review of Social Physics: How Good Ideas Spread – Lessons from a New Science by Alex Pentland]
- 'Literally could not put the book down'[A review of Tiger Shrimp Tango by Tim Dorsey]
- Government's data collection should be watched
- 'Roadshow' describes bygone era[A review of Roadshow! The Fall of Film Musicals in the 1960s by Matthew Kennedy]
- Combines 'overarching philosophy, nuts-and-bolts-advice'[A review of Quick and Nimble: Lessons from Leading CEOs on How to Create a Culture of Innovation by Adam Bryant]
- 'Captures the angst of the teenage years'[A review of Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Daniel J. Siegel]
- Addictions are diseases that need money, cures
- 'A Word from Our Sponsor' explores world of advertising, communication[A review of A Word from Our Sponsor: Admen, Advertising, and the Golden Age of Radio by Cynthia B. Meyers]
- Explores 'important, defining narrative' [A review of Western Union and the Creation of the American Corporate Order, 1845-1893 by Joshua D. Wolff]
- Entertainment trumps all to detriment of society
- Book explains Kentucky politics in great detail [A review of Kentucky Government, Politics, and Public Policy edited by James C. Clinger and Michael W. Hail]
- 'Will inspire you to achieve against the odds' [A review of The Graves County Boys: A Tale of Kentucky Basketball, Perseverance,
and the Unlikely Championship of the Cuba Cubs by Marianne Walker]
- Dissects subject in comprehensive manner [A review of The Pipeline and the Paradigm: Keystone XL, Tar Sands,
and the Battle to Defuse the Carbon Bomb by Samuel Avery]
- 'Either/or' mentality harms problem solving
- 'Ten Billion' a scary tale on population [A review of Ten Billion by Stephen Emmott]
- 'Thought-provoking, provocative' [A review of David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits and The Art of Battling Giants by Malcolm Gladwell]
- Many cowards post anonymously online
- Rationalizing bullying doesn't make it right
- 'Balances technical challenges, personal realities' [A review of The Cancer Chronicles: Unlocking Medicine's Deepest Mystery by George Johnson]
- West tells how sports thread communities [A review of The Boys From Corbin: America's Greatest Little Sports Town by Gary P. West]
- Aslan's 'Zealot' is thought-provoking, informative [A review of Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth by Reza Aslan]
- ACA falls short in helping Americans
- 'Little book' makes economics accessible [A review of The Little Book of Economics: How the Economy Works in the real World by Greg Ip]
- Decades of economy doing well led to fall
- Orson Welles a captivating, confident speaker [A review of My Lunches with Orson: Conversations Between Henry Jaglom and Orson Welles
by Peter Biskind]
- 'Present Shock' tells of technology's continuous intrusion in our lives [A review of Present Shock: When Everything Happens Now by Douglas Rushkoff]
- What's really important escapes Americans' attention
- Schmidt, Cohen deliver a virtual roadmap on future of technology [A review of The New Digital Age: Reshaping the Future of People, Nations and Business
by Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen]
- Gore goes beyond climate change in 'The Future' [A review of The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change by Al Gore]
- Questions help label political persuasions
- Steve Berry's 'The King's Deception' seamlessly blends history and fiction [A review of The King's Deception by Steve Berry]
- We have become a country of greed
- Collection compiles studies on public health in America [A review of Contemporary Public Health: Principles, Practice, and Policy edited by James W. Holsinger Jr.]
- As a country, we must find common ground to succeed
- Author says humans will one day merge with technology [A review of How to Create a Mind: The Secret of Human Thought Revealed by Ray Kurzweil]
- 'Ownership Thinking' focuses on accepting personal responsibility [A review of Ownership Thinking: How to End Entitlement and Create a Culture of Accountability, Purpose, and Profit by Brad Hams]
- Struggles can be road block to time spent with children
- Authors deliver nice blueprint on how to overcome gridlock [A review of It's Even Worse Than It Looks: How the American Constitutional System Collided with the New Politics of Extremism by Thomas E. Mann and Norman J. Ornstein]
- Guthrie's legislation would help companies
- 'Legacy' appeals to those interested in local history [A review of Legacy of a Pioneer Kentucky Family: Their Spirit Flows Free
by Robert D. Hoyt]
- Seriously (not), what is it with these liberal thinkers?
- More must be done to prep for hurricanes in the future
- 'Run, Swim, Throw, Cheat' discusses doping in sports [A review of Run, Swim, Throw, Cheat: The Science Behind Drugs in Sports
by Chris Cooper]
- A Realistic, Pro-Active Approach to Eradicating Hazing for Greek Organizations
- Author illuminates achievements of those who shaped digital world [A review of Turing's Cathedral: The Origins of the Digital Universe
by George Dyson]
- Thanks so much for government support
- 'Inequality' a comprehensive look at divisions in society [A review of The Price of Inequality: How Today's Divided Society Endangers Our Future
by Joseph E. Stiglitz]
- Like it or not, we do need the government
- 'Maid Narratives' provides a better look at Jim Crow South [A review of The Maid Narratives: Black Domestics and White Families in the Jim Crow South
by Katherine van Wormer, David W. Jackson III, and Charletta Sudduth]
- 'No One's World' provides good look at globalization [A review of No One's World: The West, the Rising Rest, and the Coming Global Turn
by Charles A. Kupchan]
- A lot of 'maybes' mark Romney questions list
- Author: Faculty should stick to teaching [A review of Save the World on Your Own Time by Stanley Fish]
- Goldsmith discusses why checks and balances work [A review of Power and Constraint: The Accountable Presidency after 9/11
by Jack Goldsmith]
- Affirmative action is still needed in our society
- Higher education key to our future
- Coaches really need to check their priorities
- 'Building Cathedrals' can be useful guide on life's journey [A review of Building Cathedrals: The Power of Purpose
by Greg Coker with Terry Daniels, Dave Tatman and Skip Wirth]
- Expectations don't always come true
- Author brings bygone era to life in 'The Idea Factory' [A review of The Idea Factory: Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation
by Jon Gertner]
- Bible says people should share their excess
- Satz's book on moral limits of marketing should be read [A review of Why Some Things Should Not Be For Sale: The Moral Limits of Markets
by Debra Satz]
- Clarifications will help you understand nightly news
- 'Quiet' suggests introverts are undervalued by society [A review of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
by Susan Cain]
- Better education is what the U.S. needs
- Drastic education reforms would devalue mission and learning process
- Those who gamble with others' funds should suffer
- True experts need to navigate our colleges
- 'Perryville' shines light on forgotten battle in Civil War [A review of Perryville Under Fire: The Aftermath of Kentucky's Largest Civil War Battle
by Stuart W. Sanders]
- Women are making strides, but still hurting
- School counselors provide important role
- 'Coming Apart' offers insight on dealing with civil unrest [A review of Coming Apart: The State of White America, 1960 - 2010
by Charles Murray]
- Rich have to start paying their fair share of taxes
- Historical novel 'Black Tuesday' a well-written cautionary story [A review of Black Tuesday by Nomi Prins]
- Higher education enhances our way of life
- 'Herge' a fascinating story about the creator of 'Tintin' [A review of Herge: The Man Who Created Tintin
by Pierre Assouline]
- Different beliefs make us a wonderful society
- 'Plundered Planet' nicely balances economy-environment discussion [A review of The Plundered Planet: Why We Must -- and How We Can -- Manage Nature for Global Prosperity
by Paul Collier]
- Editors try to find out why TV's 'House' is so popular [A review of House and Psychology: Humanity is Overrated
Edited by Ted Cascio and Leonard L. Martin]
- 'Confidence Men' focuses on how the government functions [A review of Confidence Men: Wall Street, Washington, and the Education of a President
by Ron Suskind]
- More funding must go to our education
- Income equality is needed in our country
- U.S. must do more to start saving money
- 'Power and Struggle' a journey through the history of protests [A review of Sharp's Dictionary of Power and Struggle: Language of Civil Resistance in Conflicts
by Gene Sharp]
- Our economy, political system are in real trouble
- 'The Great Disruption' attempts to spotlight world's future dangers [A review of The Great Disruption: Why the Climate Crisis Will Bring on the End of Shopping and the Birth of a New World
by Paul Gilding]
- America has to look after middle class
- 'What I Learned' serves as a true wakeup call[A review of What I Learned When I Almost Died: How a Maniac TV Producer Put Down His Blackberry and Started to Live His Life
by Chris Licht]
- 'Hippies' for anyone with a science interest[A review of How the Hippies Saved Physics: Science, Counterculture, and the Quantum Revival
by David Kaiser]
- Financial support for education keeps us competitive
- Education reform is futile without new set of principles
- Education and job security go together
- 'Edge of Creation' will give its readers plenty to ponder[A review of A Tear at the Edge of Creation: A Radical New Vision for Life in an Imperfect Universe
by Marcelo Gleiser]
- More must and can be done to create jobs
- Being poor doesn't make one a bad person
- 'Teacher said WHAT?!' a hard one to put down[A review of Your Teacher Said WHAT?!: Defending Our Kids from the Liberal Assault on Capitalism
by Joe Kernen and Blake Kernen]
- New interviews help provide 'Quantum Man' intimate feel[A review of Quantum Man: Richard Feynman's Life in Science
by Lawrence M. Krauss]
- 'Greyhound' looks at murder of fascinating woman with BG ties[A review of Greyhound to Vegas: The Odyssey of Hilda Reynolds Krause
by Robert Dickey]
- Education the key to reclaiming leadership
- Holstein says future can be bright if we accept change[A review of The Next American Economy: Blueprint for a Real Recovery
by William J. Holstein]
- Author presents innovation as a do-or-die proposition[A review of The Comeback: How innovation Will Restore the American Dream
by Gary Shapiro]
- Harford asserts companies must not be afraid of failing[A review of Adapt: Ehy Success Always Starts with Failure
by Tim Harford]
- Thanks to all involved in 'Beatlemadness'
- Author makes complex ideas easy in 'It's Always Personal'[A review of It's Always Personal: Emotion in the New Workplace
by Anne Kreamer]
- As an American, I have many beliefs
- Book on solidarity in Poland will interest general public[A review of Heroes of Solidarity: Political, Philosophical, Psychological Perspectives, 2nd ed.
by Casimir J. Kowalski, Joseph P. Cangemi & Hilary S. Czaplicki]
- Literary style helps Jacoby tackle serious subject in 'Never Say Die'[A review of Never Say Die: The Myth and Marketing of the New Old Age
by Susan Jacoby]
- Brown tackles environmental issues in 'World on the Edge'[A review of World on the Edge: How to Prevent Environmental and Economic Collapse
by Lester R. Brown]
- Both political parties have no real solutions
- 'The Price of Everything' is surprisingly optimistic[A review of The Price of Everything: Solving the Mystery of Why We Pay What We Do
by Eduardo Porter ]
- 'Crisis' offers unique insights on reforming U.S. education[A review of Crisis on Campus: A Bold Plan for Reforming Our Colleges and Universities by Mark C. Taylor]
- Rich have responsibility to give back
- Transparency is good for a democratic process
- 'Moral Landscape' examines science behind human values[A review of The Moral Landscape: How Science Can Determine Human Values by Sam Harris]
- Everyone in country should pay their share
- Rich have responsibility to give back to society
- 'Higher Education?' looks at challenges facing universities[A review of Higher Education?: How Colleges Are Wasting Our Money And Failing Our Kids And What We Can Do About It
by Andrew Hacker and Claudia Dreifus]
- More journalists like Olbermann are needed
- Ky. Voices: Look behind jobless numbers
- U.S. is headed to the form of a nanny state
- Petroski argues engineers, scientists equally important[A review of The Essential Engineer: Why Science Alone Will Not Solve Our Global Problems by Henry Petroski]
- Education is the key to economic prosperity
- Concerned about future of U.S.? Check out 'Idiot'[A review of Idiot America: How Stupidity Became a Virtue in the Land of the Free by Charles P. Pierce]
- Reasons We Don't Need a Formal Recognition System for Student Affairs Graduate
Preparation Programs That Demonstrate Compliance with the CAS Standards: 12 Myths
- Lappe makes complex topic easy in 'Diet'[A review of Diet for a Hot Planet: The Climate Crisis at the End of Your Fork
and What You Can Do About It by Anna Lappe]
- Bernanke's economic plan simply won't work
- Anywhere: How Global Connectivity Is Revolutionizing the Way We Do Business [A review of Anywhere: How Global Connectivity Is Revolutionizing the Way We Do Business
by Emily Nagle Green; International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation]
- 'Denialism' explores causes of 'irrational thinking' in the U.S.[A review of Denialism: How Irrational Thinking Hinders Scientific Progress, Harms the Planet,
and Threatens Our Lives by Michael Specter]
- We can meet the challenges ahead
- 'Struggle' offers coherent discourse on role of gov't[A review of The Strugle to Limit Government: A Modern Political History by John Samples]
- Education is answer to lowering unemployment
- Teachers must empathize to motivate
- 'Speak Truth' offers intimate look at the South in the '50s[A review of Speak Truth to Power: The Story of Charles Patrick,
a Civil Rights Pioneer by Mignette Y. Patrick Dorsey]
- Shoptimism: Why the American Consumer Will Keep on Buying No Matter What [A review of Shoptimism: Why the American Consumer Will Keep on Buying No Matter What
by Lee Eisenberg; Counseling Today]
- Teacher-student relationships key to success
- Teachers are the key to a student's success
- The Art of Choosing [A review of The Art of Choosing
by Sheena Iyengar; Counseling Today]
- 'Choosing' will enlighten those who cannot decide[A review of The Art of Choosing by Sheena Iyengar]
- We must find a better way to prepare for disasters
- Unfair way to evaluate teachers
- Firing of teachers involved an unfair standard
- 'Not Exactly' shows vagueness is key to scientific advances[A review of Not Exactly: In Praise of Vagueness by Kees Van Deemter]
- 'Hegemony' an extensive look at American interests[A review of Global Energy Security and American Hegemony by Doug Stokes and Sam Raphael]
- We must find a way to deal with the deficit
- Evaluation Policy and Evaluation Practice:
New Directions for Evaluation 123, Fall 2009 [A review of Evaluation Policy and Evaluation Practice
by William M.K. Trochim, Melvin M. Mark and Leslie J. Cooksy; Counseling Today]
- Government spending doesn't help economy
- If you want to be successful, get your head in the clouds[A review of The Cloud Revolution: How Cloud Computing is Transforming Business
and Why You Can't Afford to Be Left Behind by Charles Babcock]
- BP alone should and must handle all costs
- We can solve our problems, but will we?
- '1 Shot' can be intriguing, but lacks proper citation[A review of Only 1 Shot: Aligning the Inner Soul with Action by Randall Scott Rogers]
- Samuelson has the right ideas on economic recovery.
- 'Hope' vividly dissects a basic, universal truth[A review of Hope in the Age of Anxiety by Anthony Scioli and Henry B. Biller]
- Value-added tax won't solve spending problem.
- Ron Paul takes issue with Federal Reserve[A review of End the Fed by Ron Paul]
- Health care bill will harm student loans.
- 'Anywhere' tackles our technological evolution[A review of Anywhere: How Global Connectivity Is Revolutionizing the Way We Do Business
by Emily Nagle Green]
- 'Shoptimism' delves into consumer habits[A review of Shoptimism: Why the American Consumer Will Keep On Buying No Matter What
by Lee Eisenberg]
- Wall Street needs to begin helping others
- A Measure of Failure: The Political Origins of Standardized Testing [A review of A Measure of Failure: The Political Origins of Standardized Testing
by Mark J. Garrison; Counseling Today]
- Prins brings insider knowledge to 'Pillage'[A review of It Takes a Pillage: Behind the Bailouts, Bonuses, and Backroom Deals
from Washington to Wall Street
by Nomi Prins]
- Let C-SPAN cover health care deliberations
- Backroom deals on Medicaid just wrong
- Financial considerations needed over health care
- 'Failure' a broad look at standardized tests[A review of A Measure of Failure: The Political Origins of Standardized Testing
by Mark J. Garrison; Daily News]
- We're living on borrowed money and time
- Rosenberg's writing style shines in 'Say Everything'[A review of Say Everything: How Blogging Began, What It's Becoming, and Why It Matters
by Scott Rosenberg]
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