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Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh

Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh...

He was there at the height of the dot-com explosion, and he was there when reality hit. In his first book, Delivering Happiness, you can read about the untold story of how Tony Hsieh (pronounced “Shay)” poured his heart,...
ReWork by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson

ReWork by Jason Fried and David Hei...

ReWork is the latest book by 37signals founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson – developers of world-renowned online project management tool Basecamp and creators of Ruby on Rails. These guys have been there and experienced...
Earth (Prix Pictet 2009)

Earth (Prix Pictet 2009)...

Prix Prictet is an internationally recognised award for the use of photography to deliver powerful messages on the the most pressing issues facing the planet. The 2009 award focused on the theme of global warming and the effects...
The Digital Handshake by Paul Chaney

The Digital Handshake by Paul Chane...

2009 was a year of social networking explosion with everyone from unborn babies to major corporations trying to get in on the act. In 2010, we will continue to see this trend and even more adoption of social networking sites like...
Never Use White Type on a Black Background And 50 other Ridiculous Design Rules

Never Use White Type on a Black Bac...

We’ve all heard them before. Those fabled design rules that have been used in everything from business to art, including: Good designers copy, great designers steal; Less Is More and Keep It Simple. These are just as appropriate...
The Accidental Billionaires by Ben Mezrich

The Accidental Billionaires by Ben ...

It’s one of the world’s most talked-about website and it’s made its founder a an overnight multi-millionaire with no sign of slowing. The Accidental Billionaires by Ben Mezrich is a book about how the creator of...
Serious Drawings by Marc Johns

Serious Drawings by Marc Johns...

“Marc Johns creates whimsical drawings filled with dry wit and humour. Whether it’s a man with branches growing out of his head that need pruning, or a pipe that’s trying to quit smoking, his characters are simply, sparsely...
Love and Sex with Robots by David Levy

Love and Sex with Robots by David L...

The intriguingly titled book by David Levy explores humankind’s fascination with technology and the often-seen fantasies that revolve around relationships between human and machine. Love & Sex with Robots takes a deep dive...
The 4-Hour Work week by Tim Ferriss

The 4-Hour Work week by Tim Ferriss...

I’ve always been one for working hard and playing hard. It’s about balance and getting that balance right can be tough. But don’t despair, because Tim Ferriss is here to help with his book titled “The 4-Hour...
The Undercover Scientist: Investigating the Mishaps of Everyday Life by Peter J. Bentley

The Undercover Scientist: Investiga...

The Undercover Scientist attempts to solve some of life’s mysteries that often leave most of us baffled. Peter J. Bentley uses science to logically explain why we experience the misfortune and mishaps that occur in everyday...

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