A really interesting and surprisingly fun read. As this is now around 20 years old, I'd love to see an updated version or Part 2 with all the research that has been done in recent years.
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A groundbreaking study that radically alters our understanding of the Americas before the arrival of …
Super interesting
5 stars
SoapyDeuce finished reading 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. Mann
1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. Mann
A groundbreaking study that radically alters our understanding of the Americas before the arrival of the Europeans in 1492.Traditionally, Americans …
SoapyDeuce started reading 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. Mann
1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. Mann
A groundbreaking study that radically alters our understanding of the Americas before the arrival of the Europeans in 1492.Traditionally, Americans …
SoapyDeuce reviewed There Are No Accidents by Jessie Singer
We hear it all the time: “Sorry, it was just an accident.” And we’ve been …
A Must Read
4 stars
This is one of those books that wakes you up. You'll begin to see through the PR distortions of those who want to set a narrative of innocence in order to hide their own negligence and greed.
SoapyDeuce finished reading There Are No Accidents by Jessie Singer
There Are No Accidents by Jessie Singer
We hear it all the time: “Sorry, it was just an accident.” And we’ve been deeply conditioned to just accept …
SoapyDeuce wants to read Learning Domain-Driven Design by Vladik Khononov
SoapyDeuce wants to read Software Architecture : the Hard Parts by Neal Ford
Software Architecture : the Hard Parts by Neal Ford, Mark Richards, Pramod Sadalage, and 1 other
There are no easy decisions in software architecture. Instead, there are many hard parts--difficult problems or issues with no best …
For twenty years, the lessons from The Pragmatic Programmer have helped a generation of programmers …
Full of good, hard-earned advice
4 stars
This book has a lot of good advice. Many of the lessons are things you would only otherwise learn after many years in the profession. The only thing that I think is missing is a bit more nuance to the discussions. Some advice is good, but limited by company policies, for example.
SoapyDeuce finished reading The Pragmatic Programmer, 20th Anniversary Edition by Andy Hunt
The Pragmatic Programmer, 20th Anniversary Edition by Andy Hunt, Dave Thomas
For twenty years, the lessons from The Pragmatic Programmer have helped a generation of programmers examine the very essence of …
SoapyDeuce finished reading Accelerate: The Science of Lean Software and DevOps by Gene Kim
Accelerate: The Science of Lean Software and DevOps by Gene Kim, Jez Humble, Nicole Forsgren PhD
This book goes into depth on research that shows how DevOps techniques can make technology organizations more effective. Fundamentally, they …
SoapyDeuce reviewed Watergate by Garrett M. Graff
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Only Plane in the Sky, comes …
An expansive, complete telling
5 stars
An impressive, comprehensive review of an expansive and frankly weird story.
SoapyDeuce finished reading Watergate by Garrett M. Graff
Watergate by Garrett M. Graff
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Only Plane in the Sky, comes the first definitive narrative history …
SoapyDeuce reviewed Peopleware by Tom DeMarco
Two of the computer industry's most popular authors and lecturers return with a new edition …
Still one of the best books about software development
5 stars
SoapyDeuce reviewed The Mysteries by Bill Watterson
From Bill Watterson, bestselling creator of the beloved comic strip Calvin and Hobbes, and John …