Engineering & Transportation

Technology and the Threat of a Jobless Future - Rise of the Robots
Technology and the Threat of a Jobless Future - Rise of the Robots

Review:This book has everyone talking, and rightly so. This is one of the big topics at Davos January 2016. Whether you are a student trying to choose a career or someone who already has a career, this is a must read. Read more

Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup - Bad Blood
Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup - Bad Blood

Review:One of the best nonfiction books I've ever read. Carreyrou does a good job of explaining the science behind blood testing/assays in layman's terms. Parts of this book read like fiction because of how unbelievable the (true) story became. Read more

The Reckoning
The Reckoning

Review:The account is riveting and fast moving, hard to put down. If anything is missing, it is a wrap up or lessons learned. The message is certainly there, but the ending is a bit up in the air, like thee is a concluding chapter. Read more

A History of the U.S. in Ten Firearms (P.S.) - American Gun
A History of the U.S. in Ten Firearms (P.S.) - American Gun

Review:Really great book. Interesting take on history. Nothing too new or earth shattering but a very conversational take on history. Great supporting stories from Chris Kyle's life that add some color to the book. Love the idea of looking at history from a different angle (great guns rather than great men/women). Read more

Heart Sick
Heart Sick

Review:I loved this book! It grabbed my interest right away and I could hardly put it down. The book is well written and I cannot wait to read "Sweetheart". Very refreshing storyline compared to what I've been reading. Read more

How to Go Big, Create Wealth and Impact the World
How to Go Big, Create Wealth and Impact the World

Review:An eye opening perspective is delivered clearly by the author. There are some amazing facts and ideas which knowing the author's background and previous visions which have culminated in a great deal of progress on a number of fronts gives the reader much to think about. I loved it. Read more

By Janice Smith Student Study Guide/Solutions Manual to accompany General
By Janice Smith Student Study Guide/Solutions Manual to accompany General

Review:Loved that I could rent this book for an inexpensive price! Glad that I can use for it for an entire semester and then send back. This book is very expensive new, but I rented for $45! Who the heck wants to keep a boring chem book... Not I!!!!! Read more

An Epic Story of Heroism - and Sacrifice
An Epic Story of Heroism - and Sacrifice

Review:On the grounds of the US Naval Academy in Annapolis stands a huge statue of Jesse Brown. Until now, I never understood the significance of the statute or his accomplishments. This is a great story of overcoming against the odds, friendship and what makes America great. This book goes in my Family library today. Read more

Flipping the Switch on Technology (P.S.) - Better Off
Flipping the Switch on Technology (P.S.) - Better Off

Review:If you're wondering what to read next, wondering what will be a tremendous read crafted by a master wordsmith and storyteller, you'll want to put this book at the top of your list! Eric and Mary Brende's 18-month venture into a technology-free environment among a community of what he calls Minimite farmers is riveting! I'm obviously not a writer, but I do love a good read: I could hardly put down the book as Eric describes his and Mary's adaptation to a life without electricity or running wate... Read more

Israel's Solution for a Water-Starved World - Let There Be Water
Israel's Solution for a Water-Starved World - Let There Be Water

Review:Seth Siegel has written a fascinating, engaging and highly readable book telling the story of how Israel went from chronic water shortages to being a water-exporting nation roughly between 2001 and 2013. Most people probably don't feel they need to know how this happened. But the story of Israel's struggles and ultimate triumph over the scourge of water scarcity is a drama so exciting, and it has such an exhilarating ending, that anyone who picks up this book will end up being very happy they d... Read more

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