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How Will You Measure Your Life? - Clayton M. Christensen, James Allworth, Karen Dillon
How Will You Measure Your Life?
Clayton M. Christensen, James Allworth, Karen Dillon
Digital Cities: The Internet and the Geography of Opportunity - Karen Mossberger
Digital Cities: The Internet and the Geography of Opportunity
Karen Mossberger
Positive Linking - Paul Ormerod
Positive Linking
Paul Ormerod

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Knowledge and the Wealth of Nations: A Story of Economic Discovery - David Warsh
Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason (Bridget Jones #2) - Helen Fielding
Lila: An Inquiry Into Morals - Robert M. Pirsig
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How Will You Measure Your Life? - Clayton M. Christensen, James Allworth, Karen Dillon
How Will You Measure Your Life?
Clayton M. Christensen, James Allworth, Karen Dillon
Digital Cities: The Internet and the Geography of Opportunity - Karen Mossberger
Digital Cities: The Internet and the Geography of Opportunity
Karen Mossberger
Positive Linking - Paul Ormerod
Positive Linking
Paul Ormerod
April 2013
03
reviewed: The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life
One of the best books I have ever read about how to be a good leader. Great in terms of personal growth too.
The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life - Rosamund Stone Zander, Benjamin Zander
reviewed: The Bottom Billion: Why the Poorest Countries are Failing and What Can Be Done About It
High recommendation from Ethan Zuckerman
The Bottom Billion: Why the Poorest Countries are Failing and What Can Be Done About It - Paul Collier
reviewed: The White Tiger: A Novel
My favourite book so far this year. Not as incredible a feat of imagination as something like Wolf Hall but such an amazing ...
The White Tiger: A Novel - Aravind Adiga
reviewed: Off By Heart (BBC TV Companion)
Best collection of poetry I have come across anywhere for reading to my kids. Loaded with classic poems that kids can relate...
Off By Heart (BBC TV Companion) -
reviewed: Because a Fire Was in My Head: 101 Poems to Remember
Second best book I have come across for reading poetry to my kids.
Because a Fire Was in My Head - Michael Morpurgo
reviewed: Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty
An epic and convincing argument about why some nations prosper and others fail. A strong editor could have made this an even...
Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty - Daron Acemoğlu, James Robinson
December 2012
30
finished reading:
The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses - Eric Ries
The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses Eric Ries
October 2012
21
finished reading:
Cloud Atlas - David Mitchell
Cloud Atlas David Mitchell
October 2012
4
finished reading:
The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion - Jonathan Haidt
The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion Jonathan Haidt
September 2012
04
reviewed: Thinking, Fast and Slow
Should be mandatory reading for entry into adulthood.
Thinking, Fast and Slow - Daniel Kahneman
finished reading:
Thinking, Fast and Slow - Daniel Kahneman
Thinking, Fast and Slow Daniel Kahneman
May 2012
17
finished reading:
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success - Carol S. Dweck
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Carol S. Dweck
March 2012
31
finished reading:
Where Good Ideas Come From - Steven Johnson
Where Good Ideas Come From Steven Johnson
finished reading:
Everything Is Obvious: How Common Sense Fails Us - Duncan J. Watts
Everything Is Obvious: How Common Sense Fails Us Duncan J. Watts
finished reading:
Reinventing Discovery: The New Era of Networked Science - Michael Nielsen
Reinventing Discovery: The New Era of Networked Science Michael Nielsen
May 2011
19
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Cognitive Surplus: Creativity and Generosity in a Connected Age - Clay Shirky
Cognitive Surplus: Creativity and Generosity in a Connected Age Clay Shirky
January 2011
23
reviewed: Winter of the World: Book Two of the Century Trilogy
Historical fiction meets bodice-ripper with predictable results. A pleasant occasionally vaguely embarrassing diversion.
Winter of the World - Ken Follett
finished reading:
Winter of the World - Ken Follett
Winter of the World Ken Follett
November 2010
23
finished reading:
the lacuna: a novel (PS) - Barbara Kingsolver
the lacuna: a novel (PS) Barbara Kingsolver
October 2010
3
finished reading:
Wired for Innovation: How Information Technology Is Reshaping the Economy - Erik Brynjolfsson, Adam Saunders
Wired for Innovation: How Information Technology Is Reshaping the Economy Erik Brynjolfsson, Adam Saunders
September 2010
8
finished reading:
Night Soldiers, Dark Star, The Polish Officer, The World at Night, Red Gold, Kingdom of Shadows, Blood of Victory, Dark Voyage, The Foreign Correspondent, The Spies of Warsaw, & Spies of The Balkans (Alan Furst Espionage Novels, 1 thru 11) - Alan Furst
Night Soldiers, Dark Star, The Polish Officer, The World at Night, Red Gold, Kingdom of Shadows, Blood of Victory, Dark Voyage, The Foreign Correspondent, The Spies of Warsaw, & Spies of The Balkans (Alan Furst Espionage Novels, 1 thru 11) Alan Furst
August 2010
4
finished reading:
Divisadero - Michael Ondaatje
Divisadero Michael Ondaatje
April 2010
04
reviewed: Wolf Hall: A Novel (Man Booker Prize)
An absolutely staggering work of imagination. The casual meticulousness with which Mantel slips in elements of detail gives ...
Wolf Hall (Thomas Cromwell, #1) - Hilary Mantel
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Wolf Hall (Thomas Cromwell, #1) - Hilary Mantel
Wolf Hall (Thomas Cromwell, #1) Hilary Mantel
April 2010
02
reviewed: Hacking: Digital Media and Technological Determinism
Recommended by John Smith - CPSquare
Hacking: Digital Media and Technological Determinism - Tim Jordon
finished reading:
The Back of the Napkin (Expanded Edition): Solving Problems and Selling Ideas with Pictures - Dan Roam
The Back of the Napkin (Expanded Edition): Solving Problems and Selling Ideas with Pictures Dan Roam
finished reading:
slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations - Nancy Duarte
slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations Nancy Duarte
finished reading:
Hacking: Digital Media and Technological Determinism - Tim Jordon
Hacking: Digital Media and Technological Determinism Tim Jordon
finished reading:
Change by Design: How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovation - Tim Brown
Change by Design: How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovation Tim Brown
finished reading:
Reinventing the Sacred: A New View of Science, Reason, and Religion - Stuart A. Kauffman
Reinventing the Sacred: A New View of Science, Reason, and Religion Stuart A. Kauffman
March 2009
4
finished reading:
Here Comes Everybody: The Power of Organizing Without Organizations - Clay Shirky
Here Comes Everybody: The Power of Organizing Without Organizations Clay Shirky
January 2009
19
finished reading:
Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery (Voices That Matter) - Garr Reynolds
Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery (Voices That Matter) Garr Reynolds
January 2009
12
finished reading:
Mind Wide Open: Your Brain and the Neuroscience of Everyday Life - Steven Johnson
Mind Wide Open: Your Brain and the Neuroscience of Everyday Life Steven Johnson
October 2008
22
finished reading:
First Among Sequels - Jasper Fforde
First Among Sequels Jasper Fforde
September 2008
01
reviewed: Spook Country
Reading William Gibson is a treat that I save up. Really enjoyed Spook Country although not as good as Pattern Recognition w...
Spook Country - William Gibson
finished reading:
Spook Country - William Gibson
Spook Country William Gibson
August 2008
17
finished reading:
The Cellist of Sarajevo - Steven Galloway
The Cellist of Sarajevo Steven Galloway
August 2008
6
finished reading:
The Man in the High Castle - Philip K. Dick
The Man in the High Castle Philip K. Dick
July 2008
28
finished reading:
The Origin of Wealth: The Radical Remaking of Economics and What it Means for Business and Society - Eric D. Beinhocker
The Origin of Wealth: The Radical Remaking of Economics and What it Means for Business and Society Eric D. Beinhocker
April 2008
18
finished reading:
A Partisan's Daughter - Louis de Bernieres
A Partisan's Daughter Louis de Bernieres
January 2005
1
finished reading:
Pattern Recognition - William Gibson
Pattern Recognition William Gibson
July 2003
01
reviewed: Participatory Workshops: A Sourcebook of 21 Sets of Ideas and Activities
A super-practical book for beginner and experienced facilitator alike. Lots of good ideas and it helps you not to forget the...
Participatory Workshops: A Sourcebook of 21 Sets of Ideas and Activities - Robert Chambers
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Participatory Workshops: A Sourcebook of 21 Sets of Ideas and Activities - Robert Chambers
Participatory Workshops: A Sourcebook of 21 Sets of Ideas and Activities Robert Chambers
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