Most Popular Books by Derek Thompson

A rousing commentary on the history of labor and the future of work. An Atlantic Edition, featuring long-form journalism by Atlantic writers, drawn from contemporary articles or classic storytelling from the magazine’s 165-year archive. On Work gathers a selection of Derek Thompson’s most popular and significant writing on work, life, and the future of jobs. From essays on how mass automation could change society to his widely read treatise on “workism” as our modern religion, Thompson’s analysis and forecasts have become fixtures of the twenty-first century conversation about work.

“Enthralling—full of ''aha'' moments about why some ideas soar and others never get off the ground. This book picks up where The Tipping Point left off." —Adam Grant Nothing “goes viral.” If you think a popular movie, song, or app came out of nowhere to become a word-of-mouth success in today’s crowded media environment, you’re missing the real story. Each blockbuster has a secret history—of power, influence, dark broadcasters, and passionate cults that turn some new products into cultural phenomena. Even the most brilliant ideas wither in obscurity if they fail to connect with the right network, and the consumers that matter most aren''t the early adopters, but rather their friends, followers, and imitators—the audience of your audience. In his groundbreaking investigation, Atlantic senior editor Derek Thompson uncovers the hidden psychology of why we like what we like and reveals the economics of cultural markets that invisibly shape our lives. Shattering the sentimental myths of hit-making that dominate pop culture and business, Thompson shows quality is insufficient for success, nobody has "good taste," and some of the most popular products in history were one bad break away from utter failure. It may be a new world, but there are some enduring truths to what audiences and consumers want. People love a familiar surprise: a product that is bold, yet sneakily recognizable. Every business, every artist, every person looking to promote themselves and their work wants to know what makes some works so successful while others disappear. Hit Makers is a magical mystery tour through the last century of pop culture blockbusters and the most valuable currency of the twenty-first century—people’s attention. From the dawn of impressionist art to the future of Facebook, from small Etsy designers to the origin of Star Wars, Derek Thompson leaves no pet rock unturned to tell the fascinating story of how culture happens and why things become popular. In Hit Makers, Derek Thompson investigates: * What Taylor Swift, the printing press, and the laugh track have in common * The secret link between ESPN''s sticky programming and the The Weeknd''s catchy choruses * How advertising critics predicted Donald Trump * The 5th grader who accidentally launched "Rock Around the Clock," the biggest hit in rock and roll history * How Barack Obama and his speechwriters think of themselves as songwriters * How Disney conquered the world—but the future of hits belongs to savvy amateurs and individuals * The French collector who accidentally created the Impressionist canon * Quantitative evidence that the biggest music hits aren’t always the best * Why almost all Hollywood blockbusters are sequels, reboots, and adaptations * Why one year--1991--is responsible for the way pop music sounds today * Why another year --1932--created the business model of film * How data scientists proved that “going viral” is a myth * How 19th century immigration patterns explain the most heard song in the Western Hemisphere

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “A terrific book...Powerful and persuasive.” —Fareed Zakaria “Spectacular…Offers a comprehensive indictment of the current problems and a clear path forward…Klein and Thompson usher in a mood shift. They inspire hope and enlarge the imagination.” —David Brooks, The New York Times “A raging political fad has taken over the Democratic Party….The Abundance movement cuts across the party’s ideological fissures….Democratic politicians are rushing to embrace the new mantra.” —The Wall Street Journal From bestselling authors and journalistic titans Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, Abundance is a once-in-a-generation, paradigm-shifting call to renew a politics of plenty, face up to the failures of liberal governance, and abandon the chosen scarcities that have deformed American life. To trace the history of the twenty-first century so far is to trace a history of unaffordability and shortage. After years of refusing to build sufficient housing, America has a national housing crisis. After years of limiting immigration, we don’t have enough workers. Despite decades of being warned about the consequences of climate change, we haven’t built anything close to the clean-energy infrastructure we need. Ambitious public projects are finished late and over budget—if they are ever finished at all. The crisis that’s clicking into focus now has been building for decades—because we haven’t been building enough. Abundance explains that our problems today are not the results of yesteryear’s villains. Rather, one generation’s solutions have become the next generu00adation’s problems. Rules and regulations designed to solve the problems of the 1970s often prevent urban-density and green-energy projects that would help solve the problems of the 2020s. Laws meant to ensure that government considers the consequences of its actions have made it too difficult for government to act consequentially. In the last few decades, our capacity to see problems has sharpened while our ability to solve them has diminished. Progress requires facing up to the institutions in life that are not working as they need to. It means, for liberals, recognizing when the government is failing. It means, for conservatives, recognizing when the government is needed. In a book exploring how we can move from a liberalism that not only protects and preu00adserves but also builds, Klein and Thompson trace the political, economic, and cultural barriers to progress and propose a path toward a politics of abundance. At a time when movements of scarcity are gaining power in country after country, this is an answer that meets the challenges of the moment while grappling honestly with the fury so many rightfully feel.

They''ve been responsible for some of the most dazzling and awe-inspiring visuals ever put to film, and now the concept artists behind the Episode III: Revenge of the Sith bring their considerable talents to comics. The gifted minds of the Lucasfilm art department and the visual effects powerhouse Industrial Light & Magic come together to tell their own Star Wars tales in this compilation of short stories. Given free reign to explore any and every aspect of the Star Wars universe, each artist offers a new twist or a deeper view into that galaxy far, far away.

The study and application of spatial information systems have been developed primarily from the use of computers in the geosciences. These systems have the principle functions of capturing, storing, representing, manipulating, and displaying data in 2-D and 3-D worlds. This book approaches its subject from the perspectives of informatics and geography, presenting methods of conceptual modeling developed in computer science that provide valuable aids for resolving spatial problems. This book is an essential textbook for both students and practitioners. It is indispensable for academic geographers, computer scientists, and the GIS professional. Serves as the first comprehensive textbook on the field of Spatial Information Systems (also known as Geographic Information Systems) Contains extensive illustrations Presents numerous detailed examples

Cynics are as old as Man himself. Ancient sources tell of Adam who, when seeing Eve for the first time, muttered, "e;Uh-oh. There goes Free Will."e; If Adam was indeed the father of the human race - and, as such, the progenitor of cynicism - is it any surprise his children are just like him? Nowadays, the word ''cynic'' has been relegated to a synonym of ''doubter'', ''pessimist'' or ''sceptic''. But, given our modern preoccupations with pleasure, fame, fortune and power, maybe we need cynics more than ever. Perhaps theirs is that small, sane voice amid the roar of instant gratification, 24-hour television, media manipulation and marketing. Or perhaps we just wanted to sell a book. But, of course - we''re not that cynical. Are we?

The compelling autobiography of the ''face of racing'' Derek ''Tommo'' Thompson.

Nada "se vuelve viral". Si crees que una película, canción o app popular surgió de la nada para convertirse, de boca en boca, en un éxito, te estás perdiendo la historia real. Cada éxito de taquilla tiene una historia secreta de poder, influencia, emisoras oscuras y cultos apasionados que convierten algunos productos nuevos en fenómenos culturales. Incluso las ideas más brillantes se marchitan en la oscuridad si no se conectan a la red correcta. En su pionera investigación, el editor de Atlantic Derek Thompson nos descubre la psicología oculta en por qué nos gusta lo que nos gusta y revela la economía de los mercados culturales que, invisiblemente, moldean nuestras vidas. Rompiendo mitos sentimentales de la creación de éxitos que dominan la cultura y el negocio pop, nos muestra que la calidad no es suficiente para el éxito. Puede que este sea un mundo nuevo, pero hay algunas verdades perdurables sobre lo que quieren las audiencias y los consumidores. Toda empresa, artista o persona que busque promocionarse quiere saber qué es lo que hace que algunas obras tengan tanto éxito, mientras otras desaparecen. Creadores de hits es un viaje mágico y misterioso a través de los éxitos de la cultura pop del siglo XX y la moneda más valiosa del siglo XXI: la atención de la gente. Desde los comienzos del arte impresionista hasta el futuro de Facebook, desde los pequeños diseñadores de Etsy hasta el origen de La guerra de las galaxias, Thompson relata la fascinante historia de las causas de la popularidad y del modo en que la cultura cobra vida.

Derek Thompson sets out to describe how Christian atonement works and the place of Christ''s violent death on the cross. The author says that any model of the atonement must satisfy the following criteria.1. Enhance the preaching of the gospel.2. Accord with the full range of biblical teaching.3. Be consistent with the good, gracious, holy and merciful nature of God.4. Encourage Christlike behaviour in Christians.5. Be coherent, reasonable, and ethical.6. Support ecumenism and retain the truths found in the churches'' historical atonement teaching.Traditional atonement theories fall short at one or more points on this list and fail to engage successfully with the full range of issues, such as:a) Human responsibility for sin.b) Forgiveness and reconciliation.c) Justice and punishment.d) Sacrifice and atonement.e) Righteousness.f) Goodness, mercy and holiness.g) Evil in nature.These two lists define the integrity and comprehensiveness of an atonement theory and set a high standard for the new Lumen Christi atonement model. The author employs some unorthodox methods, using the tools of critical reasoning and draws on a wide range of theological works in an innovative approach to the problem. The proposed model is multifaceted, but unlike others that attempt to combine the traditional theories, Lumen Christi applies critical reasoning to each of the dimensions of creation affected by evil.The book is available in both print and eBook editions.

THE WEST COUNTRY CAN BE WILD. A literary festival. A dead body. No fingerprints. Detective Craig Wild will be pushed to his limits in this gripping crime mystery packed with twists and turns.

A compelling British thriller that you won''t be able to put down "If you read one book this year, choose this brilliant spy thriller that will keep you guessing to the end." Chris Child The woman Thomas Bladen''s always loved is in danger Thomas Bladen works in surveillance for a shadowy unit of the British government. During a routine operation, he sees a shooting which will expose a world of corruption and danger. When his on-again, off-again girlfriend Miranda is drawn into the conspiracy, Thomas must decide who he can trust to help him save her life. "Standpoint" is the debut thriller by British novelist Derek Thompson. The next book in the series "Line of Sight" will be out later this year.

Loving God, helping others, and being changed by the Holy Spirit. This title presents Bible reading notes for those that need a little extra help.

This is a book of sexy poetic melodies, giving real life advice about the various forms of love. From family, friends, spiritual, and sexual, with a deeper twist than my other book, The Art of the Breakup.

Follows the themes of joining God''s family. This book is suitable for a wide range of potential readers: teens and adults with learning disabilities; people with visual impairment; people with limited educational background; people using English as a second language; people with dementia; and, family and carers working with these groups.

Explains how Jesus came to earth as a baby. This book is suitable for a wide range of potential readers: teens and adults with learning disabilities; people with visual impairment; people with limited educational background; people using English as a second language; people with dementia; and, family and carers working with these groups.