Posted by
Jeevan Sivasubramaniam,
Managing Director, Editorial,
Berrett-Koehler Publishers Inc.
A stunning (and, let's admit it, pretty convincing if you didn't know the facts) viral video by Free Market America that was timed to be released during Earth Day 2012 attacks sustainability initiatives as stifling growth through over-regulation. If you find yourself being swayed by the arguments in this video, be sure to read Noel Schutt's excellent rebuttal to it.
Top 15 "Innocent" Phrases That Are Totally Annoying
Everyone knows those annoying words and terms we use that have become meaningless ("synergy," "organic," "incentivize," and others), but there remain many phrases that we're all guilty of using...
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Five Lies Writers Are Told
Because the world of publishing remains inscrutable, many writers find themselves being told lies by well-meaning friends and colleagues. These friends and colleagues don’t intend to mislead...
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Anna Surprised: Three Discoveries About BK
Six months ago I was sitting in a chair across from Jeevan at Berrett-Koehler for an informational interview. We were talking about developmental editing, and Jeevan looked at me and asked
“Do...
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Five Tips for Talking With IT People
Technical professionals have a different way of looking at the world than the rest of us. Non-technical folks sometimes find talking to them to be awkward. To help you through the rough spots, here...
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