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The Female Brain by Louann Brizendine presents controversial views, often perceived as sexist and overly simplistic regarding male sexuality and brain function. Critics argue it lacks depth in neuroplasticity and evolutionary context, presenting unsubstantiated claims as facts. Nonetheless, the book remains a valuable source of information despite its shortcomings.
"Wikinomics," authored by Don Tapscott and Anthony D. Williams, is a business book created to exploit market opportunities surrounding mass collaboration concepts, inspired by Wikipedia’s success. While the ideas presented are insightful, they often appear contrived and lack depth on critical issues. The book may be better than many business titles but remains unworthy of time investment.
"Odore di merda" by Antonio Boscacci offers a glimpse into life in mid-19th century Sondrio through the eyes of a young boy from a humble background. The novel, written in a playful Italian influenced by local dialect, features rich characters but suffers from some repetition and excessive elements. Overall, it's a worthwhile read, especially for locals.
The author critiques American publishing practices, noting that writers often pad their content to meet page counts. Jack Horner's book "How to Build a Dinosaur" exemplifies this, with excessive repetition and irrelevant details. The author suggests that a concise 100-page version would be more effective and enjoyable.
Gian Antonio Stella's "Il maestro magro" showcases talent but lacks effective execution, resulting in a tedious collection of post-war newspaper clippings stitched together by a weak family narrative. The excessive irrelevant details hinder readability, suggesting the need for thorough editing to enhance coherence and reader enjoyment. Misrepresentation of poverty further detracts from authenticity.
The author expresses frustration with the logical leaps made by religious figures regarding faith and science, particularly criticizing American religious discourse. However, reading "Disputa su Dio e dintorni" by Augias and Mancuso surprised the author with Mancuso's intelligence and honest dialogue about faith. The book offers thought-provoking insights, though the author notes some inaccuracies in Mancuso's views on evolution and dismissive remarks about Richard Dawkins.
"The Naming of Names: The Search for Order in the World of Plants" by Anna Pavord explores the 2000-year history of plant taxonomy, featuring captivating illustrations. While Pavord categorizes historical figures as "good guys" and "bad guys," this approach sometimes feels oversimplified. The quest for universal plant naming conventions continues, with many preferring local terms.
Microformats: Empowering Your Markup for Web 2.0by John Allsopp Microformats are a great idea with a not so great implementation (IMHO). The recent book Microformats: Empowering Your Markup for Web 2.0 tries to explain what microformats are and how to use them. But John Allsopp keeps getting lost in all sort of marginal details without never... Continue Reading →
Ron KC Cheng's new book, "Inside Rhinoceros 4," guides readers through the latest features of the Rhino modeling system. With extensive experience in CAD education and project development, Cheng emphasizes the user-friendly nature of Rhino, making it accessible for beginners. The book incorporates case studies to enhance learning for students and professionals alike.
George Omura, a renowned author in AutoCAD literature, has been writing books on the software for over 20 years. His latest publications, "Mastering AutoCAD 2008" and "Introducing AutoCAD 2008," cater to users ranging from beginners to those seeking to deepen their knowledge. Omura emphasizes real-world applications in his teaching approach.
Robert Green is the author of the new book Expert CAD Management: The Complete Guide (288 pages, published by Sybex) and the head of the Robert Green Consulting Group. Robert is well known for his insightful articles published by the popular Cadalyst magazine. Having spent a few years myself as a consultant to support CAD users in SMEs (Small and Medium... Continue Reading →
Scott Sorochak is the CEO of BookCrossing, a company and website based on a simple and revolutionary idea about sharing books. BookCrossing was founded in 2001 by Ron Hornbaker, Heather Mehra-Pedersen, and Bruce Pedersen. Since then the community of bookcrossers has gown continuosly. Scott, a bookcrosser under the name of redsoxbookguy and a blogger, recently became the new CEO. While... Continue Reading →
Matt Lombard, author of the SolidWorks 2007 Bible, discusses his extensive background in CAD consulting and writing. His book, a comprehensive resource for the SolidWorks community, condenses complex topics into a detailed guide. Lombard emphasizes the ongoing need for educational resources in CAD, even as software advances, stressing that true mastery requires skill beyond basic functionality.
In a November 2006 blog post, Franco Folini reflects on the Green Festival 2006 in San Francisco, highlighting the growing business side of the green movement. He discusses Peter Barnes' book, "Capitalism 3.0," which proposes using stakeholder trusts to manage shared resources for future generations, suggesting an evolution of capitalism towards sustainability.
In "L'era dell'Accesso," Jeremy Rifkin critically examines the evolution of capitalism with keen insights and ample examples. While some connections to the Internet and new economy appear naive, especially after its disillusionment, the book remains valuable and insightful despite minor flaws, warranting recommendation for readers.
The post discusses two categories of books, emphasizing the second category, which enhances readers' imagination through minimalistic language. It highlights "Yesterday" by Ágota Kristof as a prime example, praising its essential style and ability to evoke emotions and thoughts without excessive detail. The book is recommended for those who value immersive reading experiences.
Alla corte di Minosse di J. Butterfield, D. Honigmann e P. Parker Alla corte di Minosse è un libro-game ipertesto creato da John Butterfield, David Honigmann e Philip Parker, tradotto in italiano da Flavio Gregori e pubblicato nella collana collana Librogame, Edizioni EL, 1987. La versione originale, At The Court Of King Minos, era stata... Continue Reading →
This article introduces a free downloadable PDF version of "Disegno Assistito da Calcolatore," published by Il Rostro. Written in 1994 for university CAD and geometric modeling courses, the text contains outdated practical exercises but retains relevant theoretical chapters. It acknowledges Patrizio Giovene’s support in its completion and highlights its uniqueness in Italian CAD literature.