Technology Books

I suppose I should just prepare a template on my computer -- to be used whenever Tom Friedman publishes a book. Every book so far -- and I've read and re-read them several times -- is an absolute joy. This new one is simply delightful, a master's...
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I tend to agree with the other reviewer "Sandeep". I fear that this book might have the reverse effect of what it intends. The common man on the streets of NY or Cleveland may not grasp the ultimate analysis of this book. Somehow, the idea that...
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I'd forgotten the pleasure reading good prose brings. Friedman not only writes well, but does so on an important subject- globalization. He states, "It is now possible for more people than ever to collaborate and compete in real time with more...
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Sun Tzu's great classic work has been read, re-read and appreciated in China and the East for about 2,500 years. Even today, major Japanese corporations are said to require their executives to be intimately familiar with "The Art of War"...
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Although this book has many advantages over the other editions I've seen, including the complete Chinese text along with the English translations, with special annotations and commentaries, and an extensive introduction, unfortunately I have to...
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From the human body's gasses and liquids to creepy phenomena of the world, Oh, Yuck! covers all 'gross' subjects with equal insights, including raunchy recipes, vile experiments, and general gore. Not for the squeamish. Kid-oriented (pre-teen) but...
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Poorly designed but excellently produced.
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I thought this would be inspiring for a six-year old who is a reluctant reader, but after I received it, I decided to give it to his older brother instead. Categorizing this book for the 9-12 year old reading level is correct. Each topic is...
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Here is some additional information for prospective readers and buyers of Art of the Catapult, from the book's author.

This book has been written for readers aged 9 to adult, although younger readers will enjoy many of the projects if they have...
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I was disappointed in this book. I was expecting some historically accurate designs and what I received was overly simplified plans presumably designed mostly for children. Yes, most of the text is related to the history of these weapons, but the...
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I find this book to be very superficial when it comes to the real deal. If you're looking for a book on catapults, you're going to get disappointed. This book focuses om making simple small scale models of catapults. I suppose it's great for a...
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McCoullough writes a great narrative history. This is the way true historians should write, putting the reader in the time and place of his subject, and not using a bunch of boring facts and dates, and writing in a style only academics can...
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I've have spent the last 21 years in the constuction trade , as a carpenter working my way up to a superintendent.I have worked on every thing from your basic home , to high rises in San Francisco and L.A. This book (along with McCullough's book...
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If you don't mind mediocre writing or the absence of scholarship, you might consider reading McCullough's book on the building of the Brooklyn Bridge. McCullough appropriately recognized the inherently interesting nature of the Bridge's story,...
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Since his last book, "How To Survive a Robot Uprising: Tips on Defending Yourself Against the Coming Rebellion" Daniel H. Wilson has apparently satisfied his Ph.D. requirements and his committee members at Carnegie Mellon University, despite...
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I had great hopes of this. Wilson tries too hard. He's not
as funny as he thinks he is or wants to be. A (very) few of
his short chapters do hit the nail on the head. But not
enough of them.

It was a good idea...
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A beautifully written book that weaves a beautiful tapestry about the process, spirit and culture of real innovators. Lots of people talk about results and proudly display outcomes. Kelley shares his insights on not only how IDEO does it, but...
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Book seems to present a wholly "management" perspective to the Art of Design Innovation. Unfortunately, the author seems so caught up in his rose tinted view of events that most of the process and effort (read "real work") so necessary for...
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I just finished the book. Let me preface this with the fact that I've been an admirer of Tom Kelley and IDEO for quite some time now. I truely believe that they have a formula for success. Unfortunatly, Mr. Kelley keeps his secrets close to his...
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This book is fun to read. Amusing, exciting, and funny. It puts you in the thought of mind, "Hmmm which felony should I commit first?" Although the book does give pretty detailed instructions on creating a lot of trouble, only a psycho would...
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I read this book back in my college days, I was a 3rd year biology student at the time, with a detailed knowledge of chemistry laboratory procedures. This said-Most of the drug related info is pure bull. We had tried most of the instructions...
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Do you want to change the world? The way to do it is not provided in this book. Terrorism is a quick-fix towards a long-term goal. I beg you, instead, to read real revolutionary literature. Try Marx, Guevera, Tse-Tung, Lennon. Try Noam Chomsky,...
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I ordered this book as a Christmas present for my 2 grandchildren, 6 years old. They are really enjoying having their WHY questions answered, and even lots of questions they never thought of are answered
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