Rob Healy Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Agile-Lean Consultant / Trainer. Inventor of the 8 Wastes Snake. Agile-Lean Ireland Volunteer. Fascinated by ways to get things done. All views my own.
The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering, Anniversary Edition
Frederick BrooksRob HealyJust finished Brook's seminal book, "The Mythical Man Month". I recommend it. In places it is quite dated but many of the original propositions and highlighted problems from 1975 still persist nearly half a century later. https://t.co/Q1lDmtOZU7
Paperback, 1995
$47.99$24.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Going Postal
Terry PratchettRob Healy@cliffhazell Going Postal by Terry Pratchett. Lead by action. Communicate well. Be visible and accessible. Don't be afraid of measured risk. Have fun because it is likely only for a short time. The Art of War by Master Sun Tzu. Strategy is key. Respect your people. Beware of rats / spies.
Paperback, Mass Market, 2014
$9.99$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies
Jared DiamondRob Healy@nurijanian Guns, germs and steel by Jared Diamond. A history of competitive advantage over the last 13,000 years. Not sure if no-one talks about it though. 😀 https://t.co/3MjE00ho1v
Paperback, 2017
$19.95$9.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book