February 2008 Entries
Joseph Williams manages to present this textbook information in a very non-textbook-like manner. In Style: Towards Clarity and Grace he quickly covers the complex topic of writing with the ease of someone with a mastery of the subject. Using common sense, plenty of examples and a good sense of humor, Williams conveys his ideas with a delightful variety that makes the book a pleasure to read.
In Five Minds for the Future, Howard Gardner explores the mental capacities that he believes will be crucial to the success of individuals in the future. He explores these five concepts in a multi-faceted manner, looking at not only the educational ramifications but also the continuing improvement of the mind in the work place. Gardner manages to skirt many touchy political issues but his liberal bias comes out from time to time (as in his comparison of Jon Steward to Ralph Nader.) The book i
Naomi Karten has written a very comprehensive book dealing with a wide range of issues relating to communication within an organization. While she touches from time to time on personal communication issues, her primary focus is on organizational communication with an emphasis on the information technology field. As with most speakers who also write, her writing style reflects the fact that she is more comfortable with the spoken word and from time to time you get the impression that her humor