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Patience and Fortitude
Three years ago, the New York Public Library almost succumbed to a dubious renovation plan. Scott McLemee reports on a book about what happened next.
Academic Guilt
Kerry Ann Rockquemore has advice for a young academic who feels bad about every minute spent in anything but work.
In Which I Discuss Political Economy With a Ten Year Old
An economics and history lesson.
Restarting a Stalled Project
What to do when your scientific project hits a roadblock.
“You Must Read The Bone Clocks”
Some questions about how we choose our books.
Culture, Politics and Star Trek
We are glossing over the more difficult quandaries of international forays much too readily
What Do Employers Want?
I teach courses and executive programs in leadership and management and I tell my students these skills are among the most important keys to lifelong career success.