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Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Updated Nov 28, 2006

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I loved this book, but only partially for its message. It is written in a wonderfully cantankerous style that one almost never encounters in books. The author has no problem making outrageous statements as if they are fact, with only his strong passion to clue you in that he might be overstating them to make a point. (via Gordon Gould)

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Tog on Interface

Updated Nov 23, 2005

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This book introduced me to "discount usability testing." Now I get feedback early and often on my designs. (via Craig Ogg)

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Envisioning Information

Updated Nov 23, 2005

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This book helped me understand the "narrative" of information graphics. A must read if you present data visually. Tufte's other books are all worthwhile. (via Craig Ogg)

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Information Anxiety 2

Updated Nov 23, 2005

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The sequel to the above that is still in-print. I assume it has similar insights, but I have not read it. (via Craig Ogg)

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Information Anxiety

Updated Nov 23, 2005

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Like bad science fiction, read this book for the ideas and not the writing. This book made me understand the need for deep information architecture. (via Craig Ogg)

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The Design of Everyday Things

Updated Nov 23, 2005

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This book will change the way you look at the world. A good introduction to cognitive psychology's role in design. (via Craig Ogg)

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