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James Burke

James Burke is the author of several bestselling books, including Circles, American Connections, and The Knowledge Web. He is a monthly columnist at Scientific American and also serves as director, writer, and host of the television series Connections 3 on The Learning Channel. He is the founder of the James Burke Institute for Innovation in Education, whose flagship project, the Knowledge Web, an interactive website, was recently launched. He lives in London.

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Lifehacker, May 3, 2012
...aspects of being able to do this kind of linking / discovery search is to find unexpected connections. James Burke is probably the modern master of finding the quirky, odd, but sometimes essential connections between ideas. For a student learning about...
Examiner.com, May 1, 2012
...sound bite for perpetual adolescence Americans, it is in some ways a rehash of to the thesis to James Burke’s 1970s documentary series, Connections.� Specifically, that most complex inventions and innovations are not the result of a lone genius, but...
MySanAntonio, November 8, 2011
...250 authors gather for readings, signings and panel discussions. Special areas for books sales, children and music. Dr. James Burke Morrison reads from and signs his autobiography, Not Always Right but Never in Doubt. Man Booker Prize-winning novelist...
Cafepharma, October 15, 2011
...should read it.” Book Summary: The Tylenol Mafia rips away the facade of the investigation that J&J CEO James Burke labeled “A demonstration without parallel of government and business working with the news media to help protect the public.” This...
NewsGuide.us, October 13, 2011
...should read it.” Book Summary: The Tylenol Mafia rips away the facade of the investigation that J&J CEO James Burke labeled “A demonstration without parallel of government and business working with the news media to help protect the public.” This...
Kerryman, March 3, 2012
...at encouraging Kerry people to start sourcing and using Kerry food products. The one-day workshops was facilitated by James Burke who has experience in the food purchasing and retail sector and is a member of the Taste Council. In addition, Hillary...
Individual.com, March 2, 2012
...and a 50 percent reduction in building permits. In a memo to the town council, Economic Development Director James Burke recommended the equivelant of a 60 percent abatement over five years: 80 percent in year one, 75 percent in years two and three, 70...
Hartford Courant, March 2, 2012
...and a 50 percent reduction in building permits. In a memo to the town council, Economic Development Director James Burke recommended the equivelant of a 60 percent abatement over five years: 80 percent in year one, 75 percent in years two and three, 70...
Philadelphia Inquirer, March 2, 2012
...Street near Market, allegedly shot two people on Pennsgrove Street near 43rd, West Philadelphia, on Dec. 29, said James Burke, supervising deputy U.S. marshal. The next day, Kareem allegedly shot two others in West Philadelphia. Officials did not have...
Kilkenny People, March 2, 2012
...Daley Dublin. County results Minor S Sean Tierney (Kells) bt Ronan Egan (Clogh) in third game; Junior BS James Burke (O’Loughlin’s) defeated John Fitzgerald (Kells) 21-6, 21-9; minor singles Stephen O’Dwyer(Kells) bt Fergal Lalor (Talbot’s Inch);...
Philadelphia Daily News, March 2, 2012
...Street near Market, allegedly shot two people on Pennsgrove Street near 43rd, West Philadelphia, on Dec. 29, said James Burke, supervising deputy U.S. marshal. The next day, Kareem allegedly shot two others in West Philadelphia. Officials did not have...
Shelby Shopper, March 1, 2012
...Blacksburg; two sisters, Susan Hunter of Bessemer City, and Melissa Cole and husband Randy of Elon; seven brothers, James Burke and wife Teresa of Kings Mountain, and Phillip Burke of Huntsville, AL, Ian Walsh of the home, Patrick, Kyle, Daniel, and...