All Consuming : eesley

Consuming "The Gifts of Athena : Historical Origins of the Knowledge Economy"

nobody@allconsuming.net (eesley) — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 01:46:54 GMT

The Gifts of Athena : Historical Origins of the Knowledge Economy

by Joel Mokyr

Consuming "The New Professor's Handbook: A Guide to Teaching and Research in Engineering and Science (JB - Anker Series)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (eesley) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 05:50:11 GMT

The New Professor's Handbook: A Guide to Teaching and Research in Engineering and Science (JB - Anker Series)

by Cliff I. Davidson

Consuming "Advice for New Faculty Members"

nobody@allconsuming.net (eesley) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:53:29 GMT

Advice for New Faculty Members

by Robert Boice

Consumed "Childfree and Loving It!"

nobody@allconsuming.net (eesley) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:23:18 GMT

Childfree and Loving It!

by Nicki Defago

WORTH IT!

Consumed "What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20: A Crash Course on Making Your Place in the World"

nobody@allconsuming.net (eesley) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 01:54:11 GMT

What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20: A Crash Course on Making Your Place in the World

by Tina Seelig

WORTH IT!

Consuming "The Undercover Economist: Exposing Why the Rich Are Rich, Why the Poor Are Poor--And Why You Can Never Buy a Decent Used Car!"

nobody@allconsuming.net (eesley) — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:10:07 GMT

The Undercover Economist: Exposing Why the Rich Are Rich, Why the Poor Are Poor--And Why You Can Never Buy a Decent Used Car!

by Tim Harford

Consumed "Bounce!: Failure, Resiliency, and Confidence to Achieve Your Next Great Success"

nobody@allconsuming.net (eesley) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 01:12:41 GMT

Bounce!: Failure, Resiliency, and Confidence to Achieve Your Next Great Success

by Barry J. Moltz

WORTH IT!

Consumed "The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate"

nobody@allconsuming.net (eesley) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:08:11 GMT

The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate

by Gary Chapman

WORTH IT!

Consumed "Nudge: The Gentle Power of Choice Architecture"

nobody@allconsuming.net (eesley) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:15:56 GMT

Nudge: The Gentle Power of Choice Architecture

by Richard H. Thaler

WORTH IT!

A story about "The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert"

nobody@allconsuming.net (eesley) — Sat, 25 Jun 2005 15:02:45 GMT

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert

by John M. Gottman

Not that I’m considering marriage any time soon, but just thought it would be good to read.

A story about "The Brothers Karamazov"

nobody@allconsuming.net (eesley) — Sat, 28 May 2005 15:41:19 GMT

The Brothers Karamazov

by Fyodor Dostoevsky

Erin gave me this book at the end of the summer. Elizabeth and several others recommended it and said that one of the characters (Alyosha) reminded her of me.

A story about "Anagrams"

nobody@allconsuming.net (eesley) — Sat, 28 May 2005 15:41:19 GMT

Anagrams

by Lorrie Moore

07/30/03

A story about "Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson"

nobody@allconsuming.net (eesley) — Sat, 28 May 2005 15:41:18 GMT

Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson

by Mitch Albom

1/1/2003
Great book.

A story about "Healing With Whole Foods: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition (3rd Edition)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (eesley) — Sat, 28 May 2005 15:41:18 GMT

Healing With Whole Foods: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition (3rd Edition)

by Paul Pitchford

1/1/2002

A must read.

A story about "Interpreter of Maladies"

nobody@allconsuming.net (eesley) — Sat, 28 May 2005 15:41:17 GMT

Interpreter of Maladies

by Jhumpa Lahiri

07/30/03
Great book of short stories.

A story about "Stranger in a Strange Land"

nobody@allconsuming.net (eesley) — Sat, 28 May 2005 15:41:17 GMT

Stranger in a Strange Land

by Robert A. Heinlein

1/1/1995
Changed my life.

A story about "Brave New World"

nobody@allconsuming.net (eesley) — Sat, 28 May 2005 15:41:17 GMT

Brave New World

by Aldous Huxley

1/1/2002
An all-time favorite. One of the most important books I’ve ever read.

A story about "The Prophet"

nobody@allconsuming.net (eesley) — Sat, 28 May 2005 15:41:16 GMT

The Prophet

by Kahlil Gibran

1/1/2001
An all time favorite.

A story about "Long and Happy Life"

nobody@allconsuming.net (eesley) — Sat, 28 May 2005 15:41:16 GMT

Long and Happy Life

by Reynolds Price

08/01/03
A short read, I really liked this one.

A story about "A Tear and a Smile"

nobody@allconsuming.net (eesley) — Sat, 28 May 2005 15:41:15 GMT

A Tear and a Smile

by Kahlil Gibran

1/1/2001
The best is the poem of the same title.

A story about "100 Years of Solitude"

nobody@allconsuming.net (eesley) — Sat, 28 May 2005 15:41:15 GMT

100 Years of Solitude

by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

I will finish this one day.