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Populuxe
by Thomas Hine
The decade from 1954 to 1964 was one of America's great shopping sprees. Never before were there so many people able to acquire so many things, and never before was there such a choice. Thomas Hine calls it Populuxe--populism and popularity and luxury, plus a totally unnecessary "e" to give it a little class; the word itself is as synthetic as the world it denotes. With the help of more than 250 amazing and... (more)
Why Beautiful People Have More Daughters
From Dating, Shopping, and Praying to Watching Porn, Going to War, and Becoming a Billionaire -- Two Evolutionary Psychologists Explain Why We Do What
by Alan S. Miller
A lively and provocative look at how evolution shapes our behavior and our lives. Contrary to conventional wisdom, our brains and bodies are hardwired to carry out an evolutionary mission that determines much of what we do, from life plans to everyday decisions. With an accessible tone and a healthy disregard for political correctness, this lively and eminently readable book popularizes the latest... (more)