Dead Aid: Why Aid Is Not Working for Africa
I decided to read this book because it sounded interesting, political, and topical; and it definitely was. This eye-opening book details the unbelievable history of aid and Africa. Until you read this,...
View ArticleCatch as Catch Can Review
If you love Catch-22, Closing Time, and the writing style of Joseph Heller like I do, then you must complete your fanboy knowledge of Joseph Heller and the world of Yossarian by reading this book. I...
View ArticleThe Mythical Man-Month is the Bible of Software Project Management
“Few books on software project management have been as influential and timeless as The Mythical Man-Month. With a blend of software engineering facts and thought-provoking opinions, Fred Brooks offers...
View ArticleShare This Review
Share This! by Deanna Zandt is a well written book with relevant examples but it does not really focus on its tagline of “How you will change the world with social networking”. It is a very nice...
View ArticleSharePoint 2010 Consultant’s Handbook Review
I received a copy of Chris McNulty’s SharePoint 2010 Consultant’s Handbook: A Practical Field Guide to Managed Metadata Services at SPTechCon 2011 Boston. Chris was sitting at his booth giving out...
View ArticleThe Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest Review
I began reading this book immediately after finishing The Girl Who Played With Fire because it begins the day after the the previous book ends. All three books in the Millenium Series are completely...
View ArticleAll Investors Must Read The Shadow Market
With the now astounding amount of wealth possessed by sovereign wealth funds, as well as the amount of debt issued and owned by countries worldwide, it was only a matter of time before those nations...
View ArticleAbsolute Monarchs by John Julius Norwich (Audio Book)
Absolute Monarchs by John Julius Norwich is a fascinating book about the history and intrigue of the Catholic papacy. From the beginning until current day, this book chronicles and highlights all...
View ArticleChronic City by Jonathan Lethem
I don’t even know where to begin when describing this book. It is captivating, infinitely complex, and interesting. When I was reading it, it was completely absorbing; and when I finished, everything I...
View ArticleThe Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (Audio Book)
I realize I am way late to this party but I finally got around to reading (actually listening to) The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. By now most people are already aware of the plot due to the...
View ArticleIf I’m So Smart Where Did All My Money Go Review
I think a lot of people will like reading this book because it is told as a story and not like a traditional finance book. It had a good and logical flow to the information with real world application....
View ArticleThe First Time Manager by Belker and Topchik Review
Listen up Gen-Y, if you aren’t already a manager at this point you will be someday soon. Those of us that either are or will be managers NEED to read this book. Do what I did, get the audio book and...
View ArticleGhost in the Wires by Kevin Mitnick is Fascinating
To all my friends in the technology field, this book is a must read. It was incredibly fascinating and I couldn’t stop reading (actually I listened to the audio book in my car but you get the idea)! My...
View ArticleCarte Blanche (007) is a Fantastic Modern Bond
This is not your parents’ James Bond. Jeffery Deaver brings 007 into modern times in Carte Blanche! Re-imagined as a 30 something veteran of the Afghan war, James Bond is a member of a new organization...
View ArticleFree Advice (And Worth Every Penny) by Todd Klindt
If you haven’t read this book and you are installing SharePoint 2010, you’re doing it wrong! There I said it. Todd Klindt is a recognized authority on SharePoint installation and administration and a...
View ArticleThe Signal and the Noise by Nate Silver Review
The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail — but Some Don’t by Nate Silver (FiveThirtyEight.com) is an incredibly fascinating look at modern and historical predictions delving into why some...
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