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I have barely finished chapter one of this 1981 book but I think it offers insight into the past for all of us who got into this field after Java was already prevalent. > It chronicles the experiences of a computer engineering team racing to design a next-generation computer at a blistering pace under tremendous pressure. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Soul_of_a_New_Machine http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HG4…
Gig: Americans Talk About Their Jobs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Bowe_%28author%29#Gig:_Am...
When breath becomes air http://smile.amazon.com/When-Breath-Becomes-Paul-Kalanithi/d...
Do no harm, Stories of Life, Death, and Brain Surgery http://smile.amazon.com/Do-No-Harm-Stories-Surgery/dp/125006...
The Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory http://smile.amazon.com/Song-Machine-Inside-Hit-Factory/dp/0...
Why we work http://smile.amazon.com/Why-We-Work-TED-Books/dp/1476784868/
Enlightenment 2.0 http://smile.amazon.com/Enlightenment-2-0-Restoring-politics...
"Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software", by Charles Petzold
"Rework", by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson
I'd recommend being a bit more specific about the things you're after. But here's two of my favourites (one technical, one business): "Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software", by Charles Petzold "Rework", by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson
"The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People", by Stephen Covey
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zen_and_the_Art_of_Motorcycle_...
One reason I wanted to read the book is Kissinger and Nixon are responsible for establishing relationships with China. My parents generation were able to come to the US because of them. Many older Chinese immigrants have positive opinions of the two, despite them being amongst America's least favorite politicians.
http://networkcultures.org/blog/publication/anti-media-ephem...