Category Archives: Books
Steve Jobs Biography -Reviewing the Container Now, the Content Later
The Steve Jobs Biography The Steve Jobs biography by Walter Isaacson is a very revealing look at arguably one of the most influential entrepreneurs of the late 20th and 21st century. I have strong feeling about what I’ve read thus far. We’ll review the container now and the content later. That will also prevent any […]
Books Unplugged – Getting Nostalgic Over Traditional Books
Books Unplugged I read a book the other day. There’s nothing so special about that except that it wasn’t back-lit. It wasn’t downloaded nor did it need recharging. The book was Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer. It was a YA (young adult) page-turner; one that prompted me to look for additional books in the Fowl […]
Muffin Tops, Outdated Textbooks and Public Education
More Muffin Tops in the Classroom When textbooks fail to prepare students for the for the future, those textbooks should be kept out of the classroom. If outdated textbooks are a problem in your school, you might apply the homeless shelter solution. Here’s what I mean: One episode of Jerry Seinfeld’s popular television show (now […]
Shelf Surfing at the Public Library
Have you been shelf surfing at your public library recently. I went to Pasadena Central Library this weekend. Visiting libraries was once one of my weekly rituals. I say with some regret that my visits to a public library have come less frequently. Why? I’ve been smitten by ebooks. My favorite public library hangout is […]
