by Laura | Nov 1, 2013
In 1980, economist Julian Simon challenged well-known biologist and environmentalist Paul Ehrlich to a bet that, as author Paul Sabin writes “would leave their legacies forever intertwined.” Ehrlich bet Simon that metal prices would rise in the decade that followed,...
by Laura | Aug 19, 2013
The more I learned about Jennifer Thorpe-Moscon’s book, How Geek Girls Will Rule the World, the more I saw it’s one for the LiveTrue Books Collection. Here’s my interview with Jennifer about her book: Q&A with Jennifer What inspired you to write the book? It was...
by Laura | Jul 29, 2013
The LiveTrue book collection is all about what it means to live true to self, others and our world. This book comes at this theme from the opposite direction; it delves into why it is we can be “untrue.” In The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty: How We Lie to Everyone...
by Laura | Jun 24, 2013
State of the World 2013: Is Sustainability Still Possible? is Worldwatch Institute’s latest in its annual State of the World series. Worldwatch Institute is one of the world’s leading environmental think tanks and is dedicated to advancing global sustainable...
by Laura | Jun 17, 2013
I get a lot of requests for reviews of books that fit into the growing LiveTrue Collection, and especially love having the chance to recognize nice works by young writers. Here is one such chance! Rula I. Abdo is one already-wise 25 year old. Her book, Quotes in...
