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Books on How the World Works
ConnectionsConnections by James Burke
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James Burke shows time and again how people throughout history used their critical thinking skills to create amazing creations from seemingly unrelated discoveries.
To Engineer is Human: The Role of Failure in Successful DesignTo Engineer is Human: The Role of Failure in Successful Design by Henry Petroski
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Henry Petroski explains the engineering disaster in great detail and then explores the causes and effects. He then explores how (if possible) the disaster could have been avoided.
Revolutionary WealthRevolutionary Wealth by Heidi Toffler
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This is an excellent book to gain a glance into what tomorrow brings!