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"The books which help you most are those which make you think the most. The hardest way of learning is by easy reading: but a great book that comes from a great thinker -- it is a ship of thought, deep freighted with truth and with beauty." -- Theodore Parker
Lifetime Networks CEO Andrea Wong on acquiring Project Runway, surviving her years at MIT, and making "TV women can escape with."
The Atlantic's July/August issue is devoted to ideas that can change the world. Highlights:
The Coming Green Economy Barack Obama is preaching the gospel of clean energy. Can he succeed where Jimmy Carter failed?
Get Smarter Humans have survived the centuries by evolving into quick-witted creatures. Now technology and pharmacology provide a new boost to intelligence.
Dr. Doom Has Some Good News Nouriel Roubini is a famous—and famously prescient—economic pessimist. So why is he smiling?
How Iran Could Save the Middle East An unlikely alliance with Israel might bring peace to the region.
Re-engineering the Earth New techniques can change the climate quickly and cheaply. Why are scientists afraid to mention them?
15 Ideas To Save the World Privatize the seas. Redesign the dollar. Scrap the vice presidency.
books Books of the Year
The 25 best in a crowded field
college football Ground War
Army's best option to finally beat Navy
borders Tijuana of the Caspian
Sex, booze, revolution on sale near Iran
Wonderwoman 11.22.09 6:50 P.M.
Oprah Winfrey Ending the Most Successful Television Sh… 11.20.09 2:04 P.M.
Did The Chinese Watch Obama’s Town Hall? 11.22.09 2:13 P.M.
NFL Open Thread 11.22.09 11:57 A.M.
Rhodes pushback 11.22.09 11:27 P.M.
Sarah Palin and the Rapture 11.20.09 1:23 P.M.
How to do a second stimulus 11.20.09 1:27 A.M.
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