Author:Edward de Bono
THE classic work about making the complicated simple from the world-renowned writer and philosopher Edward de Bono
From confusing manuals to uninterpretable jargon and bureaucratic red-tape, modern life can be highly complicated and frustrating. For many of us it is almost impossible to make sense of.
In Simplicity, lateral-thinking guru Edward de Bono shows us how to bring clarity into our increasingly complicated lives. Through his ten rules of simplicity, he encourages us to be creative and break down the complex into manageable and recognisable parts. By making the complicated simple, you will free up time, reduce stress and make better decisions.
An inspiring man with brilliant ideas. De Bono never ceases to amaze with his clarity of thought.
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A highly engaging narrative
—— EconomistWeaving its way through two-and-a-half decades, one of The Song Machine’s greatest achievements is to situate the pop song within a shifting matrix of technological evolution, diminishing revenue streams, and warring egos
—— IndependentSeabrook takes us on a lucid and well-researched tour of the places where modern hits are created
—— Peter Clark , Literary ReviewAnyone who wants to understand how the clash of cultures has shaped what we listen to should read this important book. John Seabrook has a marvelous ear for language – and perfect pitch when it comes to music journalism.
—— Bob Spitz, author of 'The Beatles: The Biography'His work is almost as easy to consume as the songs it discusses – and nearly as addictive.
—— Alix Buscovic , Record CollectorExplains in fascinating detail how pop stars are utterly dependent on the beats and hooks provided by a handful of largely Swedish hitmakers.
—— Robert Colvile , Weekly TelegraphIn The Song Machine, John Seabrook tells of a cutthroat and fascinating industry, where readers discover the gifted musical maestros who orchestrate hit after hit but rarely get their name in print. The narrative shows not just how technology has upended the music business but of how - despite prattle about "the long tail" - just one per cent of artists generate 80 per cent of the industry's profits. This is a story with as many surprises as Game of Thrones.
—— Ken Auletta, author of 'Googled: The End of The World as We Know It'A revelatory ear-opener, as the music business remains in a state of significant flux.
—— Kirkus ReviewsA sobering peak inside Stockholm’s Cheiron Studios.
—— Andy Gill , IndependentReveals the formula for modern pop.
—— Helen Brown , Daily TelegraphAn amazing story
—— David Hepworth , Week· Lodge’s short stories are as witty and surprising as his novels.
—— Kate Saunders , The TimesHe seems so perfectly suited to the form… [A] well-observed collection that one wishes was twice as long.
—— Carl Wilkinson , Financial TimesThis is a superb analysis of modern pop music.
—— iSeabrook has written an interesting book, smearing away some of the gloss and glamour from the music industry, to reveal details of its inner workings… An interesting book overall on a global industry that has as many secrets as glitterballs.
—— Paul Cheney , Nudge