Books

Here's a list of great books I've read and highly recommend. If you have similar interests, you can friend me on Goodreads so we can keep tabs on each other's favorite reads. Click on the book cover to read my entire review. Enjoy :)


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Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions by Dan Ariely

Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions

by Dan Ariely

One of my all-time favorite books. Amazing insight into human psychology with a great sense of humor. Loved it!



The Upside of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home by Dan Ariely

The Upside of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home

by Dan Ariely

One of my all-time favorite books. This is the kind of stuff that really intrigues me. Understanding one's own psychology for better decision making and overall functioning. I prefer you read the first book though, Predictably Irrational, before reading this one.



The Other Kind of Smart: Simple Ways to Boost Your Emotional Intelligence for Greater Personal Effectiveness and Success by Harvey Deutschendorf

The Other Kind of Smart: Simple Ways to Boost Your Emotional Intelligence for Greater Personal Effectiveness and Success

by Harvey Deutschendorf

Great stating point into EI. Easy read and contains lots of common and not so common sense advice.



Rework by Jason Fried

Rework

by Jason Fried

If you own or are starting a business, this book is a must-read before! Written by one of the founders of 37signals, it contains a series of targeted advices on how to run your business and deliver your product or service in the best possible way to your customers.



Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability by Steve Krug

Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability

by Steve Krug

A classic starter in the field of usability. Content is very well presented and the use of illustration really helps convey the message. Highly recommended for people getting started in Web usability, including web designers and developers.



Forms That Work: Designing Web Forms For Usability (Interactive Technologies) by Caroline Jarrett

Forms That Work: Designing Web Forms For Usability (Interactive Technologies)

by Caroline Jarrett

Awesome book on Web forms usability. Short and to the point. Lots of examples and funny illustrations. I've used this book as a basis for a public presentation I gave (in Arabic).<br/><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://vimeo.com/9488513">http://vimeo.com/9488513</a>



Steve Jobs: A Biography by Walter Isaacson

Steve Jobs: A Biography

by Walter Isaacson

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