Like most geeks I had a samizdat photocopy of this back in the day. It should be required reading for all software engineers, and a required textbook in every college for software engineering.

This is my vote for scariest horror movie ever. Dario Argento’s brilliant sense of color and mood, and the stunning score by Goblin make this movie a “delight” every time I watch it again.

Anson Jones, the last president of the independent Republic of Texas is a great-great-great grandfather of mine, so this is required reading for me, but probably not for you.

Anson Jones, the last president of the independent Republic of Texas is a great-great-great grandfather of mine, so this is required reading for me, but probably not for you.

Anson Jones, the last president of the independent Republic of Texas is a great-great-great grandfather of mine, so this is required reading for me, but probably not for you.

I first read this book when I was in High School in the 70’s. Kept a copy on the shelf for years. Keep having to buy a new copy every time I give it away to a friend.

If you’re going to Japan, don’t speak the language and only want to take one book – this one is it. It’s got most of the phrases for day-to-day operations: how much does that cost? where’s the bathroom? can i have another beer please? This is really a small pamphlet on laminated card stock that’s small enough to fit in your purse, or in your pocket next to your wallet.

This book has a painting of one of my best friends ever, Susan Ferer. Page 103.