From Publishers Weekly
Gardner, a columnist and senior writer for the Ottawa Citizen, is both matter-of-fact and entertaining in this look at fear and how it shapes our lives. Although we are capable of reason, says Gardner, we often rely instead on intuitive snap judgments. We also assume instinctively, but incorrectly, that [i]f examples of something can be recalled easily, that thing must be common. And what is more memorable than headlines and news programs blaring horrible crim (more…)

email2friend

Product Description
Is the present obsession with the icon and the promotion of image over substance symptomatic of a general trend in contemporary architecture? Arup Associates provides the alternative: unified design. This straightforward, critical reflection on contemporary architecture — a manifesto of sorts, polemical in parts, philosophical; and determined to set an honest agenda — is divided into three sections. First, an explanation of unified design. Next, a demonstration (more…)

Review
“An overdue rational antidote to those of us who fear becoming a victim of the next terrorist attack, a fiery plane crash or some exotic killer disease.” — The Ottawa Citizen”Entertaining….A breath of fresh air and common sense.” — Publishers Weekly”Compelling … an invaluable resource for anyone who aspires to think clearly” — The Guardian, UK”A fascinating insight into the peculiar and devastating nature of human fear” — Sunday Telegraph, UK“An excellent work

ReviewThis overview of political consulting practices in the U.S. and around the world is for anyone interested in what campaigns and why theyre structured as they are. Chapters contributed by a team of leading international experts assess the state of the art in political campaiging from message testing to online advocacy and grassroots lobbying. If you wanted one book to get you up to speed on campaign management practices in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, this is the book to get.–Sco (more…)

Product Description
In a world that divides us, technology creates connection. Cell phones, e-mail, digital cameras, personal Web sites—they all join us, however tenuously, to what we value. Is connectivity what we’re willing to pay for? Should technology be our servant or a tool that helps us do other things? What can we really learn from Napster? What would intelligent standards for touch-screen user interface look like? How does technology evolve, and what drives that evoluti (more…)