Jeff Atwood

"Seeing with Fresh Eyes" by Edward R. Tufte is a groundbreaking book that challenges conventional models of thinking and encourages readers to question everything. With a focus on meaning and space, Tufte explores the power of typography, redesigning sentences, and the art of annotations. He also tackles data analysis and the relationship between evidence and conclusions. With practical tips on how to make smarter, shorter meetings and how to remodel the back-matter in books, this book is a must-read for anyone looking to see the world in a new light.

Create and explore immersive stories that you control in "Top 10 Games You Can Play In Your Head, By Yourself." No need for peripherals or extra materials, just rely on the ultimate gaming engine, your mind. Edited and updated by Sam Gorski and D.F. Lovett, this collection features mind-games that let you create your own breathing, living story and come back to it time and time again. Filled with surprises and endless possibilities, these games are sure to keep you engaged and entertained.

Discover the ultimate guide to lethal karate combat with this book. Explore the top 100 deadliest moves, including snap kicks and vital point strikes, used by the world's most skilled karate masters. With over 100 action-packed photos, learn how to master street-fighting techniques and take your martial arts skills to the next level.

Explore the fascinating world of rapid change with 59 Seconds, a myth-busting book that offers science-backed tips and tricks to improve your life. Bestselling author and psychologist Richard Wiseman debunks the harmful exercises promoted in the self-help industry and provides insightful advice on becoming more decisive, imaginative, engaged, and happy. With infectious enthusiasm, Wiseman describes the quirky techniques that can transform everything from mood to memory, persuasion to procrastination, resilience to relationships. Discover the power of the scientific community and how a mere minute can make a world of difference.

This book follows the adventures of the Great Brain, a ten-year-old con artist in the Midwest. With his silver tongue and knack for turning a profit, he manages to save the day and line his pockets at the same time. From rescuing friends to helping out new kids in school, the Great Brain always comes out on top.

Join the famous feline Grumpy Cat in this hardcover storybook collection featuring three cat-tastic tales: The Little Grumpy Cat That Wouldn't, A Is for Awful, and Yawn!: A Grumpy Cat Bedtime Story. With over 8 million Facebook followers, her own TV movie, a mobile game, and now her very own collection of Little Golden Books, Grumpy Cat is a must-read for fans of all ages. This hardcover Little Golden Book features full-color illustrations and is the perfect addition to any cat lover's library.

This practical guide to programming is considered one of the best out there. The updated and revised edition includes hundreds of new code samples that demonstrate the art and science of software construction. Whether you're a novice or experienced developer, you'll discover effective techniques and principles that will inform and stimulate your thinking, helping you to build high-quality code. Learn how to design for simplicity and creativity, collaborate with others, refactor code safely, debug problems quickly, and build a quality project from start to finish.

Discover the power of technology through "The Inmates Are Running the Asylum." Author Alan Cooper sheds light on the common confusion surrounding electronics, computer chips, and other technologies found in everyday life. Cooper offers a new perspective on common sense interactions and offers insight into how technology can be designed to work for us, not the other way around.

"Improve Your Team's Success with Peopleware" is a direct and engaging book written for software development-team leaders and managers. Authors Tom DeMarco and Timothy Lister offer commonsense wisdom to help teams work together harmoniously and productively, citing failures of teamwork as the cause of most software development project failures. Filled with humorous anecdotes, this refreshing read ranges from simple prioritization to complex team dynamics. Whether you work in technology or not, "Peopleware" offers advice and insight to boost your team's success.

Follow the winningest high-school football team in Texas history, the Permian Panthers of Odessa, and witness how their single-minded devotion to the sport shapes the community and inspires teenagers who wear the Panthers' uniform. H. G. Bissinger shows with frankness and compassion how every Friday night from September to December, this small, divided, and economically fragile town becomes a place where dreams can come true. Discover how football unites, divides, and inspires a community in this timeless account, now with an updated afterword assessing the state of football today.