Michael Gross Biography Of Ralph Lauren

Genuine Authentic: The Real Life of Ralph Lauren is a biography written by Michael Gross that delves into the life and career of one of the most iconic fashion designers of our time, Ralph Lauren. The book traces Lauren's humble beginnings in the Bronx, New York, where he grew up as Ralph Lifshitz, the son...

Best Books Of 2022 According To Esquire

Esquire is as good a resource as any for finding excellent, interesting and perhaps even entertaining commentary, social, lifestyle, entertainment, one of our personal favorites. So, if they're going to come out with a list of their best books for 2022, figure it's worth a look and maybe even jot some of these down. It...

Reading Now, Drawdown By Paul Hawken

Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming is a 2017 book edited by Paul Hawken that proposes a set of 100 solutions to global warming, ranked in order of their potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The book is based on the results of the Drawdown Project, a research collaboration that...

Guilty Reading 740 Park Avenue By Michael Gross

740 Park: The Story of the World's Richest Apartment Building is a fascinating exploration of the history and inner workings of one of New York City's most exclusive and luxurious residential buildings. Written by Michael Gross, a noted journalist and author, the book provides a detailed account of the people, power, and wealth that have...

Five Books About Los Angeles If Your Visiting

Los Angeles is an enormous city, with a population of almost 4 million and stretching over 500 sq miles, to try and define the city in five books is not going to happen. The below recommendations serve only as quick suggestions, if you’re going to visit, you need a snapshot. Notice we’ve stayed far away...

Naomi Klein, This Changes Everything

"This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate" is a book by Canadian journalist and activist Naomi Klein. It was published in 2014 and explores the relationship between capitalism and climate change. In the book, Klein argues that the capitalist system, with its emphasis on growth and the pursuit of profits, is incompatible with the urgent...

Very Interesting Book The Hidden Life of Trees

The Hidden Life of Trees, written by Peter Wohlleben, is a fascinating exploration of the complex and interconnected world of trees. Through the use of scientific research and personal anecdotes, Wohlleben demonstrates the incredible intelligence and social behavior of trees, challenging the traditional perception of them as solitary, passive beings. One of the main themes...

Double Persephone A Book Of Poetry By Margaret Atwood

Margaret Atwood, most well known as the author of The Handmaid's Tale, also wrote and self published a book of poetry. Double Persephone is a book of poetry that explores themes of duality and the complex nature of femininity. The title refers to the mythological figure of Persephone, who is both a daughter and a...

David MacKay’s Book Sustainable Energy

David MacKay's book Sustainable Energy: Without the Hot Air aims to provide a comprehensive and realistic plan for achieving energy sustainability. MacKay, a professor of physics at Cambridge University, utilizes his expertise in energy and math to break down complex energy issues and present them in a clear and accessible way. One of the key...

The Omnivore’s Dilemma By Michael Pollan

The Omnivore's Dilemma, written by Michael Pollan, is a book that explores the complex relationships between humans and food. It delves into the various food systems that have evolved over time, and how they have shaped the way we eat today. The book begins by examining the industrial food system, which is characterized by large-scale...

Have You Read It, Rich Dad Poor Dad?

Rich Dad Poor Dad is a self-help book written by Robert Kiyosaki. The book explores the different ways in which people can achieve financial success. The book is based on Kiyosaki's own life experiences, and the lessons he learned from his two fathers - one who was a financially successful businessman, and the other who...

The Guardian’s Best Books Of 2021

Happen to love the Guardian, great newspaper. With the close of the year fast approaching and COVID maybe in the process of seeing alight at the end of the tunnel, thought it might be fun to go through the best books of 2021 according to the Guardian. Maybe it's that we're fed up with Netflix,...