Benji Wilson (20 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. In English.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. An Independent Book of the MonthFive Stars Ian Hislop'A very interesting book' Marina Hyde, The Rest is Entertainment'A vivid and at times unnerving portrait of how we live' The TimesA fun and fascinating look at one of those things we all do Jonathan RossThe history of modern life we didnt know we wanted Giles CorenBreezy and enjoyable Independent(A) romp through our consumer landscape. Fascinating Mail on SundayThe story of how and why the world has come to rely on star ratings for almost everything.The world has come to rely on star ratings for almost everything. From Trustpilot to Google Reviews, eBay to Etsy, from doctors to teachers to politicians to toilets to books and culture, every facet of modern life has been distilled down to an online measure from one to five stars.In Rate This Book journalist and critic Benji Wilson who both rates and gets rated as part of his job looks at how star ratings have become as much a part of modern discourse as language itself. We rate everything, we get rated and a dropped star here or there can make or break products and people. The importance of a five-star rating has seen the system gamed so that, ironically, an emblem of trust can no longer be trusted. Reviews are now used as both bait and blackmail.But how did we get here? How has the pandemic and a corresponding lack of human connection increased our reliance on a number between one and five for our understanding of the world? And what has this reliance on something so reductive done to our ability to assess things for ourselves? The story of how and why the world has come to rely on star ratings for almost everything. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardback. Condition: New. An Independent Book of the Month'Five Stars' Ian Hislop'A very interesting book' Marina Hyde, The Rest is Entertainment'A vivid and at times unnerving portrait of how we live' The Times'A fun and fascinating look at one of those things we all do' Jonathan Ross'The history of modern life we didn't know we wanted' Giles Coren'Breezy and enjoyable' Independent'(A) romp through our consumer landscape. Fascinating' Mail on SundayThe story of how - and why - the world has come to rely on star ratings for almost everything.The world has come to rely on star ratings for almost everything. From Trustpilot to Google Reviews, eBay to Etsy, from doctors to teachers to politicians to toilets to books and culture, every facet of modern life has been distilled down to an online measure from one to five stars.In Rate This Book journalist and critic Benji Wilson - who both rates and gets rated as part of his job - looks at how star ratings have become as much a part of modern discourse as language itself. We rate everything, we get rated and a dropped star here or there can make or break products and people. The importance of a five-star rating has seen the system gamed so that, ironically, an emblem of trust can no longer be trusted. Reviews are now used as both bait and blackmail.But how did we get here? How has the pandemic and a corresponding lack of human connection increased our reliance on a number between one and five for our understanding of the world? And what has this reliance on something so reductive done to our ability to assess things for ourselves.…

Hardback. Condition: New. An Independent Book of the Month'Five Stars' Ian Hislop'A very interesting book' Marina Hyde, The Rest is Entertainment'A vivid and at times unnerving portrait of how we live' The Times'A fun and fascinating look at one of those things we all do' Jonathan Ross'The history of modern life we didn't know we wanted' Giles Coren'Breezy and enjoyable' Independent'(A) romp through our consumer landscape. Fascinating' Mail on SundayThe story of how - and why - the world has come to rely on star ratings for almost everything.The world has come to rely on star ratings for almost everything. From Trustpilot to Google Reviews, eBay to Etsy, from doctors to teachers to politicians to toilets to books and culture, every facet of modern life has been distilled down to an online measure from one to five stars.In Rate This Book journalist and critic Benji Wilson - who both rates and gets rated as part of his job - looks at how star ratings have become as much a part of modern discourse as language itself. We rate everything, we get rated and a dropped star here or there can make or break products and people. The importance of a five-star rating has seen the system gamed so that, ironically, an emblem of trust can no longer be trusted. Reviews are now used as both bait and blackmail.But how did we get here? How has the pandemic and a corresponding lack of human connection increased our reliance on a number between one and five for our understanding of the world? And what has this reliance on something so reductive done to our ability to assess things for ourselves.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 304 pages. 5.32x0.63x8.50 inches. In Stock.

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Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - AnIndependentBook of the Month'Five Stars' Ian Hislop'A very interesting book'Marina Hyde,The Rest is Entertainment'A vivid and at times unnerving portrait of how we live'The Times'A fun and fascinating look at one of those things we all do'Jonathan Ross'The history of modern life we didn't know we wanted' Giles Coren'Breezy and enjoyable'Independent'(A) romp through our consumer landscape. Fascinating'Mail on SundayThe story of how - and why - the world has come to rely on star ratings for almost everything.The world has come to rely on star ratings for almost everything. From Trustpilot to Google Reviews, eBay to Etsy, from doctors to teachers to politicians to toilets to books and culture, every facet of modern life has been distilled down to an online measure from one to five stars.In Rate This Book journalist and critic Benji Wilson - who both rates and gets rated as part of his job - looks at how star ratings have become as much a part of modern discourse as language itself. We rate everything, we get rated and a dropped star here or there can make or break products and people. The importance of a five-star rating has seen the system gamed so that, ironically, an emblem of trust can no longer be trusted. Reviews are now used as both bait and blackmail.But how did we get here How has the pandemic and a corresponding lack of human connection increased our reliance on a number between one and five for our understanding of the world And what has this reliance on something so reductive done to our ability to assess things for ourselves.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. An Independent Book of the MonthFive Stars Ian Hislop'A very interesting book' Marina Hyde, The Rest is Entertainment'A vivid and at times unnerving portrait of how we live' The TimesA fun and fascinating look at one of those things we all do Jonathan RossThe history of modern life we didnt know we wanted Giles CorenBreezy and enjoyable Independent(A) romp through our consumer landscape. Fascinating Mail on SundayThe story of how and why the world has come to rely on star ratings for almost everything.The world has come to rely on star ratings for almost everything. From Trustpilot to Google Reviews, eBay to Etsy, from doctors to teachers to politicians to toilets to books and culture, every facet of modern life has been distilled down to an online measure from one to five stars.In Rate This Book journalist and critic Benji Wilson who both rates and gets rated as part of his job looks at how star ratings have become as much a part of modern discourse as language itself. We rate everything, we get rated and a dropped star here or there can make or break products and people. The importance of a five-star rating has seen the system gamed so that, ironically, an emblem of trust can no longer be trusted. Reviews are now used as both bait and blackmail.But how did we get here? How has the pandemic and a corresponding lack of human connection increased our reliance on a number between one and five for our understanding of the world? And what has this reliance on something so reductive done to our ability to assess things for ourselves? The story of how and why the world has come to rely on star ratings for almost everything. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Hardback. Condition: New. An Independent Book of the Month'Five Stars' Ian Hislop'A very interesting book' Marina Hyde, The Rest is Entertainment'A vivid and at times unnerving portrait of how we live' The Times'A fun and fascinating look at one of those things we all do' Jonathan Ross'The history of modern life we didn't know we wanted' Giles Coren'Breezy and enjoyable' Independent'(A) romp through our consumer landscape. Fascinating' Mail on SundayThe story of how - and why - the world has come to rely on star ratings for almost everything.The world has come to rely on star ratings for almost everything. From Trustpilot to Google Reviews, eBay to Etsy, from doctors to teachers to politicians to toilets to books and culture, every facet of modern life has been distilled down to an online measure from one to five stars.In Rate This Book journalist and critic Benji Wilson - who both rates and gets rated as part of his job - looks at how star ratings have become as much a part of modern discourse as language itself. We rate everything, we get rated and a dropped star here or there can make or break products and people. The importance of a five-star rating has seen the system gamed so that, ironically, an emblem of trust can no longer be trusted. Reviews are now used as both bait and blackmail.But how did we get here? How has the pandemic and a corresponding lack of human connection increased our reliance on a number between one and five for our understanding of the world? And what has this reliance on something so reductive done to our ability to assess things for ourselves.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - When 8-year-old Alfie Rox discovers his butler is actually a robot, his life takes a thrilling turn. As if that wasn't shocking enough, Alfie learns his parents were spies who vanished during a top-secret mission and now their pet monkey, Orin, has been kidnapped by Razor, the cruel leader of the Metal Menace crew.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. An Independent Book of the MonthFive Stars Ian Hislop'A very interesting book' Marina Hyde, The Rest is Entertainment'A vivid and at times unnerving portrait of how we live' The TimesA fun and fascinating look at one of those things we all do Jonathan RossThe history of modern life we didnt know we wanted Giles CorenBreezy and enjoyable Independent(A) romp through our consumer landscape. Fascinating Mail on SundayThe story of how and why the world has come to rely on star ratings for almost everything.The world has come to rely on star ratings for almost everything. From Trustpilot to Google Reviews, eBay to Etsy, from doctors to teachers to politicians to toilets to books and culture, every facet of modern life has been distilled down to an online measure from one to five stars.In Rate This Book journalist and critic Benji Wilson who both rates and gets rated as part of his job looks at how star ratings have become as much a part of modern discourse as language itself. We rate everything, we get rated and a dropped star here or there can make or break products and people. The importance of a five-star rating has seen the system gamed so that, ironically, an emblem of trust can no longer be trusted. Reviews are now used as both bait and blackmail.But how did we get here? How has the pandemic and a corresponding lack of human connection increased our reliance on a number between one and five for our understanding of the world? And what has this reliance on something so reductive done to our ability to assess things for ourselves? The story of how and why the world has come to rely on star ratings for almost everything. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Hardback. Condition: New. An Independent Book of the Month'Five Stars' Ian Hislop'A very interesting book' Marina Hyde, The Rest is Entertainment'A vivid and at times unnerving portrait of how we live' The Times'A fun and fascinating look at one of those things we all do' Jonathan Ross'The history of modern life we didn't know we wanted' Giles Coren'Breezy and enjoyable' Independent'(A) romp through our consumer landscape. Fascinating' Mail on SundayThe story of how - and why - the world has come to rely on star ratings for almost everything.The world has come to rely on star ratings for almost everything. From Trustpilot to Google Reviews, eBay to Etsy, from doctors to teachers to politicians to toilets to books and culture, every facet of modern life has been distilled down to an online measure from one to five stars.In Rate This Book journalist and critic Benji Wilson - who both rates and gets rated as part of his job - looks at how star ratings have become as much a part of modern discourse as language itself. We rate everything, we get rated and a dropped star here or there can make or break products and people. The importance of a five-star rating has seen the system gamed so that, ironically, an emblem of trust can no longer be trusted. Reviews are now used as both bait and blackmail.But how did we get here? How has the pandemic and a corresponding lack of human connection increased our reliance on a number between one and five for our understanding of the world? And what has this reliance on something so reductive done to our ability to assess things for ourselves.…

Condition: NEW.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. When 8-year-old Alfie Rox discovers his butler is actually a robot, his life takes a thrilling turn. As if that wasn't shocking enough, Alfie learns his parents were spies who vanished during a top-secret mission and now their pet monkey, Orin, has been kidnapped by Razor, the cruel leader of the Metal Menace crew.Determined to save Orin and uncover the truth about his parents, Alfie embarks on an exciting rescue mission. With his fearless best friend Zoey, his clever and loyal butler Teal, and his unexpectedly brave toy elephant Elly, Alfie faces deadly traps, puzzling codes, and Razor's cunning crew.Can Alfie outsmart Razor, save Orin, and solve the mysteries his parents left behind? Packed with adventure, humour, and heart, Alfie Rox: Metal Menace is a fast-paced thrill ride for readers who love action and excitement. Join Alfie on his epic adventure today! This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…