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J. Michael Arrington is the American founder and former co-editor of TechCrunch, a blog covering the Silicon Valley technology start-up communities and the wider technology field in America and elsewhere. Magazines such as Wired and Forbes have named Arrington one of the most powerful people on the Internet.
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Seed to Harvest
A Simple Explanation of Venture Capital
Paige Finn Doherty - 2021-05-22
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Learn the ins and outs of venture capital in just 50 pages with Seed to Harvest: A Simple Explanation of Venture Capital. Written by 22-year-old author Paige Finn Doherty, this easy-to-understand guide simplifies the jargon and offers technical insights into the opaque field of venture capital. Reflecting a community effort, the book includes contributions from hundreds of venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, angel investors, and even kids. With signature anime illustrations by Owen Doherty, Seed to Harvest is a must-have for anyone interested in entrepreneurship or venture capitalism.
Michael Arrington
2022-10-13T19:25:38.000Z
Just bought Seed to Harvest, a children's book about venture capital. Amaze! by @paigefinnn      source
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More Guns Less Crime
Understanding Crime and Gun Control Laws
John R. Lott Jr. - 2000-06-15 (first published in 1998)
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Discover a controversial and thought-provoking book that challenges common beliefs about guns, crime, and violence. Using rigorously comprehensive data analysis, this book argues that more guns actually mean less crime. Despite criticism from gun-control advocates, no one has been able to refute the startling conclusion that this book presents. The author draws on an additional 10 years of data in the latest edition, offering even more evidence to support the central argument. Don't miss out on this eye-opening read that continues to play a key role in ongoing debates over gun control laws.
Michael Arrington
2021-01-03T06:01:02.000Z
@michelletandler @hoffmang @antoniogm @octal This book is truly a good place to start: More Guns Less Crime: Understanding Crime and Gun Control Laws      source
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The Diabetes Code
Prevent and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Naturally (The Wellness Code Book Two)
Jason Fung - 2018-04-03
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Discover the groundbreaking approach to reversing type 2 diabetes with this paradigm-shifting book from Dr. Jason Fung, author of the bestselling book The Obesity Code. Conventional treatments that rely on medication can actually exacerbate the problem, leading to significant weight gain and even heart disease. The only way to treat type 2 diabetes effectively is through proper dieting and intermittent fasting. Dr. Fung explains why and how in clear and persuasive language, offering hope for a life free from the life sentence of diabetes.
Michael Arrington
2020-01-07T00:01:59.000Z
I love reading @drjasonfung’s books about obesity and diabetes. Great writer.      source
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The Obesity Code
Jason Fung - 2016-03-01
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Discover the root cause of weight gain and obesity with this revolutionary book. Dr. Jason Fung's theory challenges conventional weight loss methods and focuses on the role of hormones, particularly insulin and insulin resistance. Through his five-step plan and lifelong habits, you'll learn how to improve your health and regulate insulin levels for lasting weight loss. Dr. Fung also shares valuable insights into proper nutrition and the benefits of intermittent fasting. Say goodbye to yo-yo dieting and hello to a healthy lifestyle with The Obesity Code.
Michael Arrington
2020-01-07T00:01:59.000Z
I love reading @drjasonfung’s books about obesity and diabetes. Great writer.      source
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The Magician's Land
A Novel (Magicians Trilogy)
Lev Grossman - 2014-08-05
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This modern fantasy trilogy has been deemed a must-read for adults by The New York Times. In The Magician's Land, protagonist Quentin Coldwater returns to the Brakebills Preparatory College of Magic after being cast out of Fillory. Filled with exciting battle scenes and new characters, this finale is not to be missed.
Michael Arrington
2014-11-19T05:50:07.000Z
@eliotpeper @leverus yeah, I enjoyed those books a lot.      source
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The Magician King
A Novel (Magicians Trilogy)
Lev Grossman - 2011-08-09
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Experience the magic of Fillory once again in this gripping sequel to a literary phenomenon. Follow Quentin Coldwater, now a Fillorian king, as he embarks on a new quest with his oldest friend Julia. But when they find themselves back in the real world instead of in their beloved fantasy kingdom, they must rely on Julia's illicitly learned sorcery to fight a sinister threat. Journey through a world far from the pages of their favorite childhood books in this riveting adventure.
Michael Arrington
2014-11-19T05:50:07.000Z
@eliotpeper @leverus yeah, I enjoyed those books a lot.      source
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Rabbi Josh Yuter
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The Magicians
A Novel (Magicians Trilogy)
Lev Grossman - 2009-08-11
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A young man's fantasies become a reality when he is unexpectedly admitted to a secret college of magic. But as he and his friends discover the real-life consequences of practicing sorcery, they also uncover a terrifying truth about their childhood dreams. Lev Grossman's The Magicians takes readers on a thrilling journey through an utterly original world where nothing is as it seems and magic comes at a terrible price.
Michael Arrington
2014-11-19T05:50:07.000Z
@eliotpeper @leverus yeah, I enjoyed those books a lot.      source
Recommended by
Rabbi Josh Yuter