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11 Most Interesting Books and DVDs for Christmas 2009
07/12/2009 14:00
Obviously, there are way too many books to choose from, and this is just a very limited sample of them. But all of them resonated very well with me - they are clever, interesting, provide meaningful information and useful insight. I would recommend it to people interested in decision making, in technology and in education.
| Calvin and Hobbes are, I think, the best comic that has ever been created. Clever, funny, adorable, great use of English and interesting in every way. I recommend any of Calvin and Hobbes, but this is my favorite collection. | |
| Well, if you want to get serious about Calvin and Hobbes, this is the ultimate collection, the complete Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson. | |
| Neil Postman, outspoken critic of modern technology-driven education and society, shows with amazing candor how exactly has technology changed our lives and is destroying some of the nicer things that make us human. He also outlines what does it mean to oppose this technology-driven era, and is sort of optimistic. And it is a great read for anyone who thinks technology is pure good... | |
| I like many Pixar's movies, this is one of my favorites. Excellent and delicious animation meets touching and sort of inspiring storyline. Plus it is situated in a kitchen in Paris... | |
| The sweetest robot I've ever seen. This unique movie starts slowly, but that serves it's purpose - you will learn to love it. | |
| Strange movie, excellent actors, amazing twist and just cleverly made comedy with William Ferrell, Dustin Hoffman and Maggie Gyllenhaal. | |
| I haven't seen this yet, I just ordered it, but everything about this Monty Python documentary tells me I have to buy it, and, if "silly walk" or "fish dance" sound familiar to you, you probably should buy it, too! | |
| Are you interested in how Google became so powerful, how it started and what challenges were they facing when coming public? This great book filled with interviews will tell you a lot. | |
| Why more is less, why freedom is not always helpful if linked with just a wide selection and how our decision are paralyzed by the marketing, those are just some of the amazing scientific stories in this book from Barry Schwartz. | |
| Do you want to learn what Placebo Effect is really about? Should you trust Homeopathy? How media distort our view of medicine and science in general? This books asks questions and provides interesting answers. | |
| Last but not least, my favorite hero, Matt Harding and his crazy dance around the world, got from youtube video into a book now. Worthy reading if you are fan of his project. |
I hope you will find this collection of tips helpful. Thank you for reading.
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