BOOK REVIEWS

Abundance - The Future Is Better Than You Think

Details: Category: bookreviews bookreviews; Published: 10 February 2013 10 February 2013

Author: Peter H. Diamandis and Peter H. Diamandis

Rating: 9/10

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.

RF Circuit Design

Details: Category: bookreviews bookreviews; Published: 01 February 2013 01 February 2013

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.

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

Details: Category: bookreviews bookreviews; Published: 18 January 2013 18 January 2013

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.

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

Details: Category: bookreviews bookreviews; Published: 01 January 2013 01 January 2013

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.

Makers - The New Industrial Revolution

Details: Category: bookreviews bookreviews; Published: 03 December 2012 03 December 2012

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.