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xylogx

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An IT pro with 20 years of experience and Uni degrees in Math, Physics and CompSci. I love Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Non-Fiction tales of science, math, technology and history.

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reviewed Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull

Ed Catmull, Amy Wallace: Creativity, Inc. (Hardcover, 2014, Random House) 5 stars

Creativity, Inc. is a book for managers who want to lead their employees to new …

Inspiring and informative

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Loved this. I had heard the Pixar story previously as the story of John Laseter, but knew little of Ed Catmul, who was a tech guy who turned into the steward of a creative empire. Lots of interesting tidbits from his interactions with Steve Jobs and the early days of the PC industry. Also, some great tips on what does and does not make for a successful creative endeavour.

reviewed Beaverland by Leila Philip

Leila Philip: Beaverland (2022, Grand Central Publishing, Twelve) 5 stars

Well written and thoughtful

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I really liked this one. It has a lot of the author in the story. She pulls you into the events and the research she did for this book and makes it all very personal. She takes an even handed look at all of the issues surrounding these furry critters and does not beat you over the head with an environmental message. In fact, the sadest part of the book is learning that the fur trade is dying off. At the same time, she is able to explain in a very detailed way why we need to live with Beavers and alternatives to simply treating them like pests when they conflict with humans.