Topic: Stephen Dubner
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Modern Parenthood Most popular baby names ... for now. Beware, Sophia.
The most popular baby names in the US are Sophia (for girls) and Jacob (for boys), according to the Social Security Administration's new list of top 2011 baby names. But if history is any guide, it won't take long before Sophia goes the way of Barbara (No. 764).
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Top Picks: the Spirit of Goodwill, Nancy Reagan, 'Freakonomics' the movie, and more
The Spirit of Goodwill uplifts, Nancy Reagan on PBS, the film version of 'Freakonomics,' and more recommendations
02/09/2011 05:51 pm -
Freakonomics: movie review
This provocative yet scattershot documentary is based on the bestselling book 'Freakonomics' and gives five documentarians the chance to explore some quirky ideas.
10/02/2010 10:03 am -
Bestselling books the week of 3/18/10, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
03/18/2010 05:35 am -
Bestselling books the week of 3/4/10, according to IndieBound*
A look at what's selling best at independent bookstores across America.
03/04/2010 04:35 am -
Bestselling books the week of 2/18/10, according to IndieBound*
What's selling fastest in independent bookstores across America.
02/19/2010 04:30 am -
Horizons Groundhog Day: How accurate is Punxsutawney Phil?
Did Phil see his shadow this Groundhog Day? Yup. Does that mean anything? Not really.
02/02/2010 05:26 pm -
Bestselling books, week of 1/21/10, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in America's independent bookstores
01/29/2010 04:30 am -
Bestselling books, week of 1/14/10, according to IndieBound*
1/14/10 bestseller lists based on reporting from independent bookstores
01/14/2010 09:49 am -
Bestselling paperback books, according to Indie Bound*
12/03/2009 12:00 am -
Bestselling hardcover books, according to Indie Bound*
12/03/2009 12:00 am -
Bestselling paperback books, according to IndieBound*
10/15/2009 01:00 am -
Bestselling paperback books, according to IndieBound*
10/08/2009 01:00 am -
Bestselling paperback books, according to IndieBound*
09/30/2009 01:00 am -
Words that retain a certain roguish appeal
The Monitor's language columnist considers the swashbuckling vocabulary of piracy.
05/14/2009 01:00 am
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