Book Reviews
Review: Blood, Sweat and Pixels
Computer Science 101 is a pretty popular class nowadays. Most of the initial rush of interest is likely due to hype and the elevation of tech in popular culture, but many who wade into the field thinking it's…
Review: Radical Candor
On several occasions, I've had the opportunity to participate in management training classes offered by my employer. Despite having taken the lessons a decade apart, during different phrases of my career, and with a varied set of instructors—…
Review: United States of Japan
What if World War 2 went differently? Turns out, there isn't much media that explores an Axis victory; following history and having the "good guys" prevail is a powerful narrative hook. Off the top of my…
Review: 10% Happier
Within my Things to-do lists, there's a project category dedicated to books I come across, most of which eventually make their way to my Kindle. My reading habits come and go—tracked by the amount of reading…
Review: Stories of your Life and Others
After watching the excellent Arrival , I was compelled to find and devour the short story that inspired the plot in that movie. This is a persistent habit of mine, seeking out source materials that inspire a creative work, particularly if…
Shadow of the Colossus
Shadow of the Colossus was a PlayStation 2 game released in 2005 about a hero tasked with the seemingly impossible mission of defeating giant colossi, in order to revive a comatose companion. It was a one-of-a-kind game,…
