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Mąstanti Mėsa

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An Elegant Puzzle (2019, Stripe Press) 4 stars

A human-centric guide to solving complex problems in engineering management, from sizing teams to handling …

If you don't know what to do - just read this book.

5 stars

I enjoyed reading this book and found it to be a helpful resource on systems engineering and management. The book offers a clear and concise overview of systems engineering and management principles, and provides helpful real-world examples to illustrate key concepts. This book would be a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about these topics.

Infinite (AudiobookFormat, 2017, Breakneck Media) 4 stars

The Galahad, a faster-than-light spacecraft, carries fifty scientists and engineers on a mission to prepare …

Nice easy book

4 stars

If you're looking for a book that's going to keep you on the edge of your seat, then Infinite by Jeremy Robinson is the book for you. The book is full of twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the very end.

The Czechs in a Nutshell (Paperback) 5 stars

Why do Czech men love sandals and white socks, and why do Czech women practice …

Read it if you are remotely related to the Czech Republic

5 stars

If you're looking for a light-hearted and humorous take on Czech culture, then Terje B. Englund's The Czechs in a Nutshell is the book for you. Englund, a Norwegian journalist who has lived in the Czech Republic for many years, pokes fun at many of the quirks and customs of his adopted countrymen in a way that is both affectionate and good-natured.

While some stereotypes Englund perpetuates may be familiar to those who have already visited the Czech Republic, others are more original, and all of them are presented in a way that is sure to make readers laugh. In addition to providing plenty of amusement, The Czechs in a Nutshell also offers a glimpse into the day-to-day reality of life in the Czech Republic, making it an enjoyable and informative read for anyone interested in the country.

Schismatrix Plus (AudiobookFormat, 2021, Brilliance Audio) 5 stars

In the last decade, Sterling has emerged a pioneer of crucial, cutting-edge science fiction. Now …

Woah

5 stars

Science fiction author Bruce Sterling's Schismatrix Plus is a collection of stories that explore the future of humanity. Sterling paints a picture of a future where humanity has left Earth behind and now lives in space. The stories follow the lives of people who are living in this future and how they are dealing with the changes that have happened to humanity.

The stories in this collection are well written and offer a look at a future that is both exciting and scary. Sterling does a good job of showing how humanity might adapt to living in space and the changes that would happen to us as a result. The stories are also thought-provoking and offer food for thought on what the future might hold for humanity.

Overall, Schismatrix Plus is an excellent collection of stories that offer a glimpse into a future that is both fascinating and frightening. Bruce …

Trillion Dollar Coach (Hardcover, 2019, HarperBusiness) 4 stars

Read this book if you want to play a management game

4 stars

Any aspiring leader should read this book at least once. The main points are:

  1. Some ideas are very tempting: be human.
  2. Swearing a lot helps.
  3. Drink beer.

In some way reading this book I could not believe that such people exist, are valued and are not a myth. The people who created this book have succeeded in creating a credible and successful business model that is based on real life stories. Moreover, the great thing about the book is that it is not a secret club for the chosen ones only and for anybody who wants to succeed can follow the steps outlined in the book. It doesn’t matter what industry or sector you are involved in, there are valuable lessons to be learned from the book, with no need for any MBA. It is exactly the type of books that demonstrate the importance of a good leadership and explain …