Bloomberg Businessweek Weekend - December 20th, 2024

In *Harlem Brew Soul*, Celeste Beatty shares over 80 recipes infused with various types of beer, including lager, stout, IPA, and wheat beers. The book includes historical notes on African brewing history, family stories about soul food and homebrewing, and vibrant illustrations celebrating the NYC neighborhood of Harlem. It also features beer-pairing menus, favorite chef dishes, and small-batch beer recipes, highlighting the heritage and flavors behind Harlem Brewing Company's beers.

This book, inspired by the BBC TV series of the same name, provides comprehensive fashion advice from Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine. It focuses on helping readers identify their body shape, clear out their closets, and find the most flattering clothing and colors. The authors offer their signature candid and sometimes blunt advice on what to wear and what to avoid, reflecting their approach on the TV show where they transformed the wardrobes and confidence of participants.

In 'On the Edge: The Art of Risking Everything', Nate Silver explores the world of 'the River', a community of risk-takers including poker players, hedge fund managers, crypto enthusiasts, and venture capitalists. Silver delves into the mindset and strategies of these individuals, who navigate uncertainty and complexity with a high tolerance for risk and an affinity for numbers. The book takes readers behind the scenes of casinos, venture capital firms, and the inner workings of the effective altruism movement, highlighting the impact of these risk-takers on technology and the global economy. Silver also critiques the flaws in the thinking of these 'Riverians' and discusses the broader implications of risk-taking in modern society[3][4][5].