From Socrates to Thoreau, most philosophers, moralists, and religious leaders have seen frugality as a virtue and have associated simple living with wisdom, integrity, and happiness. But why? And are they right? Is a taste for luxury fundamentally misguided? If one has the means to be a spendthrift, is it foolish or reprehensible to be extravagant? In this book, Emrys Westacott...(展开全部)

Whether we're buying a pair of jeans, ordering a cup of coffee, selecting a long-distance carrier, applying to college, choosing a doctor, or setting up a 401(k), everyday decisions -- both big and small -- have become increasingly complex due to the overwhelming abundance of choice with which we are presented. As Americans, we assume that more choice means better options and...(展开全部)

In the spirit of Alvin Toffler’s Future Shock , a social critique of our obsession with choice, and how it contributes to anxiety, dissatisfaction and regret. This paperback includes a new P.S. section with author interviews, insights, features, suggested readings, and more. Whether we’re buying a pair of jeans, ordering a cup of coffee, selecting a long-distance carrier, ap...(展开全部)

Book Description "The Long Tail" is a powerful new force in our economy: the rise of the niche. As the cost of reaching consumers drops dramatically, our markets are shifting from a one-size-fits-all model of mass appeal to one of unlimited variety for unique tastes. From supermarket shelves to advertising agencies, the ability to offer vast choice is changing everything, and ...(展开全部)

Smart people don’t just think better, they think differently. This e-book explores the process I used to ace my finals with little studying. It isn’t a quick fix, but it provides a path for other people who want to take control of the learning process. The full-version includes a 228 page e-book and six bonus printouts designed to help you master these techniques.(摘自作者的话)

亚历克斯·索勇－金·庞（AlexSoojung-KimPang） 斯坦福大学和牛津大学访问学者 硅谷未来学家和顾问 曾与多国政府和《财富》世界500强公司合作，致力于帮助公司和个人利用休息削减工作时间，同时保持专注和高效。其评论和文章曾发表在《华尔街日报》《卫报》等各大媒体上。

“少即是多”这个理念和希腊剧作家欧里庇得斯说过的一句话一样：几何是很强大有力的，可是一旦几何和艺术结合起来，它的魅力无人能抗拒。 “少即是多”这个说法最先出现在英国诗人罗伯特•布朗宁1855年写的一首诗中，后来著名的德裔美籍简约派建筑师L u d w i g M i e s v a n d e r R o h e把它变得更为知名。“少即是多”意味着简单、清晰和把多余的外层剥离掉来展示最原本的信息，而不是增加多余的外层，产生迷惑或混乱的信息。 设计拥有一种能力， 能传达文字所无法表达的意思。少即是多则是设计的黄金法则，即更少的表达蕴含更多的想象，更少的设计折射更多的想法。 《少即是多 减法设计》一书就是对这一理念的完美呈现，告诉读者如何以最本质的方式去传达最重要的理念，用视觉传达的观点和削减不必要元素的可持续设计方法达到意想不到的效果。

Economics is no longer the "dismal science" dreaded by college freshmen. In recent years, a band of economists has broken away from the charts and graphs of college textbooks, and begun to explain ordinary behavior in plain and often entertaining English. Steve Landsburg was one of the first of the new breed, in his book The Armchair Economist and long-running "Everyday Econo...(展开全部)

Steven Landsburg's writings are living proof that economics need not be "the dismal science." Readers of The Armchair Economist and his columns in Slate magazine know that he can make economics not only fun but fascinating, as he searches for the reasons behind the odd facts we face in our daily lives. In More Sex Is Safer Sex, he brings his witty and razor-sharp analysis to th...(展开全部)

Chris McCord is a programmer with a passion for science and building things. He spends his free time crafting the Phoenix Web Framework, speaking at conferences, and teaching others the tools of the trade. He loves community outreach and helping to grow Elixir’s wonderful community.