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Genius: The Life and Science of Richard Feynman
genius

Author: James Gleick

Rating: 9/10

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I've become fascinated with Richard Feynman ever since I read his "Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!" book in my college days.

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The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
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Author: Charles Duhigg

Rating: 8/10

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Habits are important factors in our lives. Some even contend that we no more than a collection of our habits.

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Abundance - The Future Is Better Than You Think
abundance

Author: Peter H. Diamandis and Peter H. Diamandis

Rating: 9/10

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In a time where the daily news outfits bombards us with doom and gloom, it's refreshing to read a book with such an optimistic message.

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RF Circuit Design
rf

Author: Chris Bowick

Rating: 8/10

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Though this is a field I have not been exposed to much professionally, I've always been curious about RF design. I purchased this book hoping to get a more solid foundation on RF technology.

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The Mystery of the Aleph: Mathematics, the Kabbalah, and the Search for Infinity
aleph

Author: Amir D. Aczel

Rating: 6/10

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The history of Mathematics is filled with interesting characters and great journeys of discovery.

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So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love
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Author: Cal Newport

Rating: 8/10

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"Follow your passion" has been the mantra for many a career advisor in recent decades. I've always thought this type of advice was a bit naive.

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Makers - The New Industrial Revolution
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Author: Chris Anderson

Rating: 7/10

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I'm a bit of a maker myself. The DIY and Maker movement has been getting some momentum of late with sites like instructables.com and hakaday.com and magazines like "Make" gaining some popularity.

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The Signal and the Noise
signalnoise

Author: Nate Silver

Rating: 8/10

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Nate Silver has become a sort of celebrity in recent years.

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Energy for Future Presidents: The Science Behind the Headlines
energy

Author: Richard A Muller

Rating: 9/10

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Energy is a topic that always fascinated me.

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Looking at Photographs
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Author: John Szarkowski

Rating: 10/10

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Writing about photographs is very difficult.

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