If you're in the Yorkville neighbourhood tomorrow (Tuesday Oct 25th), why not pop by the Yorkville Library Branch at 2:00pm and take part in my husband Guy's latest book talk? Not only is my husband a fantabulous pirate, but he is also a passionate and voracious reader, and he cares deeply about many of the very important social and economic issues affecting our world today. And besides – he's awfully cute!
Here's a list of the books Guy will be introducing to his group. It's sure to generate lots of engaging conversation!
Freefall: America, free markets, and the sinking of the world economy / by Joseph E. Stiglitz. c2010.
Nobel Prize winner in economics Joseph Stiglitz analyses the global crisis of 2007-2009. He explains why it happened and warns readers that if substantial reforms are not implemented soon, it may mark the beginning of a series of similarly destructive economic events.
The Value of nothing: why everything costs so much more than we think / by Raj Patel. c2009.
“Nowadays, people know the price of everything and the value of nothing.” – Oscar Wilde.
The Value of nothing reveals how we inflate the worth of things we can (and should) live without, while assigning absolutely no value to the resources we all need to survive.
Why your world is about to get a whole lot smaller / by Jeff Rubin. c2009.
Most of the world’s energy is derived from oil and gas, reserves of which are declining, while demand continues to grow. As a result, energy is becoming more expensive. When the age of cheap energy finally comes to an end, our current way of life in North America will be unsustainable. International trade will wither and “globalization” will end. As Jeff Rubin explains, our future sustainability requires a return to local economies and regional food sources.
Bring on the Apocalypse: essays on self-destruction / by George Monbiot. c2008.
In this series of essays the author explains why we are heading toward an uncertain future, one in which the politics of peace will be paramount to our survival. It is our escalating destruction of the earth’s resources that threatens the very existence of humanity, with peace and human equality being sacrificed as nations fight over the natural resources that remain.
Beef: the untold story of how milk, meat, and muscle shaped the world / by Andrew Rimas. c2008.
The cow has been central to human existence for thousands of years, serving as a source of food and labour, as well as an inspiration for art and religion. Beef tells the history of our relationship with this animal, as well as offering practical solutions for confronting the deplorable treatment cattle receive in our wasteful and destructive beef and dairy industries.
Rickle’s book: a Memoir / by Don Rickles. c2007.
With tongue-in-cheek humour, comedian Don Rickles recaps his career, while also sharing anecdotes of famous friends such as Frank Sinatra and Clint Eastwood.
