This week, we feature the first novel of an iconic fictional spy and a fascinating analysis of the world economy’s most indispensable inventions. Fiction James Bond’s Grand Entrance ‘Casino Royale’ By Ian Fleming Ian Fleming was a British intelligence officer during World War II and transferred his experiences, although obviously embellished, to pen and paper….

This week, we feature a close look at how species are named, a legendary (fictional) detective’s first case, and the brilliant history of a World War II code. Fiction Nero Wolfe Begins ‘Fer-de-Lance’ By Rex Stout There’s so much pleasure that comes from experiencing a detective’s first case. This is what you get with “Fer-de-Lance,”…