Michael Doornbos

My friend Chris has launched a new blog:
ParentalTech – The tech blog for parents
He’s a great writer, parent, and techie.  Should make a good combo.

“A good student can get a good education anywhere that has a decent library and a handful of good teachers—which is the most you ever get in the Ivy League or other high-reputation schools.” – Orson Scott Card

I was sitting with someone yesterday who knows I’m an avid reader and asked what my “favorite” books are. Well, there’s like 100, but here’s my must read shortlist:
Non-fiction

On Intelligence by Jeff Hawkins. This is hands down the most fascinating book I’ve read in years.

Small is the new big by Seth Godin

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I just finished Empire by Orsen Scott Card and thoroughly enjoyed it. Orsen is interviewed on it and the upcoming video game. He also talks about how this book is the first in a series. Wired did a good interview with him as well.
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