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I'm setting up a bookshelf on this site that is not ready in the meanwhile here is a list of some of my favorite books.

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Every Tool is a Hammer
A fun, hands-on look into the messy joy of making from MythBuster Adam Savage.

The Checklist Manifesto
A simple but powerful tool for managing complexity and getting things right.

Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution
Tells the story of the original hackers who shaped modern computing.

Do Design
A short book on designing with beauty, clarity, and meaning.

The Lean Startup
A foundational method for building fast, testing early, and learning quickly.

Start with Why
People don’t buy what you do — they buy why you do it.

Non-Bullshit Innovation
Real innovation stories from around the world, minus the hype.

The Maker Movement Manifesto
Principles behind the maker movement and why it matters.

Still Reading

The Box
How the shipping container quietly reshaped global trade.

Tribes
Leading people who care about the same thing you do.

This Is Marketing
Marketing that feels human and serves real people.

On the radar

The Ten Faces of Innovation
Different innovation roles and how they work in creative teams.

Door to Door
A behind-the-scenes look at how stuff gets from factory to front porch.

The Founder's Dilemmas
The hard decisions startup founders face, and what to watch out for.

The Innovation Delusion
Why maintenance matters more than we give it credit for.

Made to Stick
Why some ideas last — and how to make yours unforgettable.

Never Split the Difference
Tactical negotiation advice from a former FBI hostage negotiator.

Creating Innovators
How to raise and support the next generation of problem-solvers.

Why We Make Things and Why It Matters
A craftsman’s perspective on the meaning and value of making.

Managing Innovation Innovation Management, provides a strong knowledge base and a creative and entrepreneurial management mindset