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Christopher "Kai" Lichti

Chris Lichti's Books and Reading List

Here are a few books I enjoyed and would recommend, depending on your interests.

    Bird by bird
  1. Bird by Bird
  2. Some Instructions on Writing and Life
  3. by Anne Lamott
  4. ISBN: 0-385-48001-6

  5. I immediately picked up this book when my father shared this quote with me, from page 22, "...you can safely assume you've created God in your own image when it turns out that God hates all the same people you do."

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    Hokkaido
  1. Hokkaido Highway Blues
  3. by Will Ferguson
  4. ISBN: 1841952885

  5. Hitchhiking in Japan is unheard of. Yet this English teacher traveled almost the full length of Japan using (mostly) his thumb and luck, with some amusing results.

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    Notaboutthebike
  1. It's Not About the Bike
  2. My Journey Back to Life
  3. by Lance Armstrong
  4. ISBN: 0-425-17961-3

  5. The candid story of Lance Armstrong's early career, fall to cancer, and phoenix-like rise to become one of the world's most recognized athletes.

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    Japan
  1. Japan
  2. True Stories of Life on the Road
  3. by Donald W. George and Amy Greimann Carlson
  4. ISBN: 1-885211-04-X

  5. Follow dozens of travelers as they recount stories of their adventures throughout Japan. After reading this book, I wanted to take a year off work and follow in their footsteps.

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    Lakota
  1. Lakota Woman
  3. by Mary Crow Dog
  4. ISBN: 0060973897

  5. This biography provides a harsh reminder of what people will do to other people for power and possessions.

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    Metamagical
  1. Metamagical Themas
  2. Questing for the Essence of Mind and Pattern
  3. by Douglas R. Hofstadter
  4. ISBN: 0-465-04540-5

  5. Flip to any random chapter for brain-twisting fun.

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    Schotts
  1. Schott's Original Miscellany
  3. by Ben Schott
  4. ISBN: 0-7475-6320-9

  5. A gift from a close friend, this book defies conventional labels. Living up to its title, this book provides detailed knowledge on hundreds of unrelated subjects, like a skipping stone bouncing across humanities collected knowledge.

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    Designofeverydaythings
  1. The Design of Everyday Things
  3. by Donald A Norman
  4. ISBN: 0465067107

  5. Donald Norman's views on design from years ago are somehow even more relevant today, as technology has enabled a burgeoning army of amateur designers to inflict their work upon the masses.

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    Futureoffreedom
  1. The Future of Freedom
  2. Illiberal Democracy at Home and Abroad
  3. by Fareed Zakaria
  4. ISBN: 0-393-32487-7

  5. Mr. Zakaria's observations about freedom and politics struck a cord with me.

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    Visualdisplayofquantitativeinformation
  1. The Visual Display of Quantitative Information
  3. by Edward R. Tufte
  4. ISBN: 0-9613921-0-X

  5. Tufte is an expert in the field of visualization. I've been fortunate hear him speak at a Computer Human Interface (CHI) conference. Check out the sobering map on page 176, which shows Napolean's march on Russia.

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    Wheredoestheweirdnessgo
  1. Where does the Weirdness Go?
  2. Why quantum mechanics is strange, but not as strange as you think
  3. by David Lindley
  4. ISBN: 0-465-06786-7

  5. Somehow, David Lindley found a way to discuss quantum mechanics using clear language, good humor, and accessible imagery and metaphors.

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    Whyservicestinks
  1. Why Service Stinks
  2. ...and Exactly What to Do About It!
  3. by T. Scott Gross
  4. ISBN: 0-7931-7681-6

  5. Burgeoning with hilarious anecdotes and sage advice, I liken this book about Service to Donald Norman's book about Design.

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