In 2019 I read 66 books (with an average length of 289 pages). Here are the ones I rated 5 stars.
My favourite books of 2019
January 8, 2020 in Favourite Books
Book Review (3/5) – For the Record (David Cameron)
January 7, 2020 in Book ReviewsMy 3 star review of For the Record (David Cameron).
Obsolescence forced by software
December 29, 2019 in Product EngineeringPerfectly functional hardware, forced into obsolescence by software. Do you always want to use the latest and greatest? What about your users? How long should you maintain software and APIs for?
Book Review (4/5) – Billion Dollar Whale (Tom Wright)
December 24, 2019 in Book ReviewsMy 4 star review of Billion Dollar Whale (Tom Wright).
Staying connected to the front line
December 22, 2019 in Product Engineering, StartupsWhen was the last time you spoke to your manager’s manager or your company CEO? You can only effectively manage 7-10 people so this post explores how you can stay in touch (with customers and employees) as your organisation grows.
Book Review (5/5) – The Social Contract (Jean-Jacques Rousseau)
December 21, 2019 in Book ReviewsMy 5 star review of The Social Contract (Jean-Jacques Rousseau).
Book Review (5/5) – Sustainable Energy – without the hot air (David J.C. MacKay)
in Book ReviewsMy 5 star review of Sustainable Energy – without the hot air (David J.C. MacKay).
Environmental circular economy and resource efficiency pledges in the UK General Election 2019
December 13, 2019 in Environment, PoliticsComparing Labour and Conservative party General Election 2019 manifesto pledges on the environmental resource efficiency and the circular economy.
Book Review (4/5) – Japanese Society: Tradition, Self, and the Social Order (Robert John Smith)
December 7, 2019 in Book ReviewsMy 4 star review of Japanese Society: Tradition, Self, and the Social Order (Robert John Smith).
Assessing the Uses of Contemporary Aerial and Space Borne Sources of Remote Sensing Data
December 4, 2019 in EnvironmentFocusing on the era since Landsat-1, this essay will consider the development and application of space borne remote sensing techniques alongside aerial applications. The more recent development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) will also be examined.
