Moneyball is the kind of book (as was the movie) that you can love even if you aren’t interested in baseball. It’s a David and Goliath story. It’s story of calcified tradition vs. gritty innovation. It’s a story of rising from the ashes.
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Month: November 2017
Thank You for Arguing
Arguing doesn’t always mean getting angry. Sometimes it means persuading, trying to make a civilized attempt to convince others of a viewpoint. That’s what Jay Heinrichs has in mind in his Thank You for Arguing, subtitled, What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion.
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Thinking, Fast and Slow
Consider this problem. A bat and ball cost $1.10. The bat costs $1 more than the ball. How much does the ball cost?
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The Past Is Always Present
What can you find in Mark Through Old Testament Eyes? Glad you asked. Here’s what some have had to say.
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From Africa for the World
Why would a old, white, North American, evangelical male be interested in the Africa Study Bible? I’ll get to that in a minute. First, a bit of introduction to this remarkable volume.
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