The review of *Half the Sky* by Kavita Nandini Ramdas highlights the book's compelling narrative of rarely heard stories of women's struggles and courage in overcoming oppression. The authors, Sheryl WuDunn and Nicholas Kristof, outline the most egregious ways human rights are violated and explore the reasons behind discriminatory practices. They advocate for investing in education, microfinance, and political will as strategies to change this reality. While the book offers valuable insights, it may frustrate readers seeking deeper analyses of complex factors contributing to gender discrimination. The review also notes the book's failure to address the broader historical, socioeconomic, and political context of women's struggles, such as in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the role of religion in perpetuating gender inequality. Despite these limitations, the book effectively makes the foreign terrain of women's rights accessible to an average American audience and calls for greater support for women's rights both domestically and internationally. Debra Dunn's review of *The Design of Business* by Roger L. Martin discusses the tension between intuitive originality and analytic mastery in organizations. Martin argues that design thinking, a dynamic interplay of these two approaches, is necessary for long-term competitive advantage. The book provides vivid company stories and conceptual frameworks to support this argument. Martin's framework, the knowledge funnel, illustrates how knowledge advances from contemplation to heuristic development and finally to algorithmic refinement. He offers examples of companies like P&G and RIM that have successfully balanced innovation and scale. The review highlights the importance of addressing organizational issues such as structure, process, and cultural norms to support design thinking. While achieving this balance is challenging, the book provides a roadmap for leaders interested in pursuing this path. Denis Hayes reviews *Whole Earth Discipline* by Stewart Brand, describing it as an intriguing and confounding book that challenges conventional wisdom. Brand, known for his deep concern for the environment and technological optimism, questions assumptions of modern environmentalists and proposes controversial solutions. The review notes that Brand's environmental values are sincere and long-standing, making his arguments more compelling than those of faux environmentalists. However, the review also criticizes Brand's arguments on global warming, nuclear power, and population growth, finding them unconvincing. Despite these flaws, the book is praised for its broad scope and engaging narrative, encouraging readers to rethink their premises and logic.The review of *Half the Sky* by Kavita Nandini Ramdas highlights the book's compelling narrative of rarely heard stories of women's struggles and courage in overcoming oppression. The authors, Sheryl WuDunn and Nicholas Kristof, outline the most egregious ways human rights are violated and explore the reasons behind discriminatory practices. They advocate for investing in education, microfinance, and political will as strategies to change this reality. While the book offers valuable insights, it may frustrate readers seeking deeper analyses of complex factors contributing to gender discrimination. The review also notes the book's failure to address the broader historical, socioeconomic, and political context of women's struggles, such as in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the role of religion in perpetuating gender inequality. Despite these limitations, the book effectively makes the foreign terrain of women's rights accessible to an average American audience and calls for greater support for women's rights both domestically and internationally. Debra Dunn's review of *The Design of Business* by Roger L. Martin discusses the tension between intuitive originality and analytic mastery in organizations. Martin argues that design thinking, a dynamic interplay of these two approaches, is necessary for long-term competitive advantage. The book provides vivid company stories and conceptual frameworks to support this argument. Martin's framework, the knowledge funnel, illustrates how knowledge advances from contemplation to heuristic development and finally to algorithmic refinement. He offers examples of companies like P&G and RIM that have successfully balanced innovation and scale. The review highlights the importance of addressing organizational issues such as structure, process, and cultural norms to support design thinking. While achieving this balance is challenging, the book provides a roadmap for leaders interested in pursuing this path. Denis Hayes reviews *Whole Earth Discipline* by Stewart Brand, describing it as an intriguing and confounding book that challenges conventional wisdom. Brand, known for his deep concern for the environment and technological optimism, questions assumptions of modern environmentalists and proposes controversial solutions. The review notes that Brand's environmental values are sincere and long-standing, making his arguments more compelling than those of faux environmentalists. However, the review also criticizes Brand's arguments on global warming, nuclear power, and population growth, finding them unconvincing. Despite these flaws, the book is praised for its broad scope and engaging narrative, encouraging readers to rethink their premises and logic.