His picks, with Amazon links:
How Not to be Wrong, by Jordan Ellenberg
The Vital Question, by Nick Lane
The Power to Compete, by Ryoichi Mikitani and Hiroshi Mikitani
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May 23, 2016
Bill Gates suggests these 5 books to read over the summer
Pop-up book of classic Sega arcade cabinets
Sega Arcade: Pop-Up History [Read Only Memory] is a beautifully-illustrated hardcover book about six classic Sega “body sensation” arcade cabinets – Hang-On, Space Harrier, Out Run, After Burner, Thunder Blade and Power Drift – complete with pop-up cardboard models. Accompanying this 3D showcase is a written history from Guardian games writer and best-selling novelist, Keith […]
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Book nooks, miniature fantasy worlds on your bookshelves
Now here’s a miniatures hobby that I didn’t even know existed until reading this article on Buzzfeed. Book nooks are spaces between the books on your shelves where you build (or buy) a diorama insert, usually depicting a scene or an environment from a book. There’s a Reddit thread dedicated to them. I made a […]
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Trump showed an inordinate interest in badgers, according to new book
In the new book, Sinking in the Swamp: How Trump’s Minions and Misfits Poisoned Washington, by Lachlan Markay and Asawin Suebsaeng, it’s revealed that Trump appeared to have an interest in badgers: After Trump was reminded that the short-legged omnivore was practically synonymous with the Badger State, he’d make a point of bringing it up […]
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Heimdal Thor cleans up viruses, blocks future malware, and may just extend the life of your computer
If you remember your Norse mythology (or just watched Marvel’s Thor movies), you’re probably familiar with Heimdal, the god whose ever-watchful eye was entrusted with protecting the home of the gods in Asgard. Back on Earth, Heimdal Thor is also the name of a security package from Heimdal Security, that’s actually dedicated to much the […]
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Unleash your mobile app development skills with this world-class training
Everyone’s got their nose in a phone these days, and that doesn’t seem like it’s going to change anytime soon. With the increase in mobile device and e-commerce reliance comes increased need for developers who can build the apps we’re all so glued to. In fact, employment of devs is expected to grow up to […]
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Slice and dice like a professional chef with this stunning knife set
Whether you love cooking at home or you swore this was going to be the year you curbed your DoorDash addiction, you know you can’t get the job done well without the proper tools on hand. For all your recipe and meal prep needs, this 3-piece Sukasu Osami Chef’s Knife set will do you right […]
