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Red Herrings - things you should own
The Soul of a New MachineThe Soul of a New Machine by Tracy Kidder
Buy used from: £7.29
The soul of a new machine was a masterpiece 20 years ago and it is still one of the best books I have ever read it is unbelievably readable and you will enjoy it!
Startup: A Silicon Valley AdventureStartup: A Silicon Valley Adventure by Jerry Kaplan
Buy used from: £0.20
Although the business plan sucked for GO this book is great fun and provides a wealth of lessons about dealing with Bill Gates and microsoft
Six Easy Pieces: Fundamentals of Physics Explained (Penguin Press Science)Six Easy Pieces: Fundamentals of Physics Explained (Penguin Press Science) by Richard P Feynman
Buy new: £6.46 / Used from: £4.38
The finest explanation of basic physics in world by the greatest most charismatic scientist of the 20th century
Surely You're Joking, Mr.Feynman!: Adventures of a Curious CharacterSurely You're Joking, Mr.Feynman!: Adventures of a Curious Character by Ralph Leighton
Buy new: £6.47 / Used from: £3.70
if you think physicists are all boring read this book, the picture of feynman breaking into safes and leaving anonymous notes during the manhattan project will stay with me forever
What Do You Care What Other People Think?: Further Adventures of a Curious CharacterWhat Do You Care What Other People Think?: Further Adventures of a Curious Character by Richard P. Feynman
Buy used from: £0.41
Quite simply you shouldn't, but you should read this book, similar to 'surely you're joking' but with more detail especially about the challenger shuttle investigation
A Life Less Ordinary [DVD] [1997]A Life Less Ordinary [DVD] [1997]
Buy new: £3.98 / Used from: £1.95
A fantastic film with a great cast, although the ideas verge on the surreal the film is thoroughly enjoyable
Dogma [DVD] [1999]Dogma [DVD] [1999]
Buy new: £19.59 / Used from: £2.27
Everybody should see this film, personally I think that the ideas discussed concerning religion and the sexuality of god are both insightful and hilarious
Ice StationIce Station by Matthew Reilly
Buy used from: £0.01
A truly amazing and incredibly fast paced action/adventure book - you won't put it down, but hey that won't matter you'll lose track of time
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3 - Unabridged 10 Audio CD Set)Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3 - Unabridged 10 Audio CD Set) by J.K. Rowling
Buy used from: £32.25
Steven Fry is the ideal narrator for the Potter series and truly makes it come alive, a wonderful way to distract your mind
Apple iPod 20GB for PC - 2nd Generation [M8741B/A]Apple iPod 20GB for PC - 2nd Generation [M8741B/A]
I have had my iPod for over a year now, and it is quite simply the ONLY personal music player you should have, and now the heathen PC user can savour the taste of apple's masterpiece
The Best Of: 1980-1990The Best Of: 1980-1990 by U2
Buy new: £9.78 / Used from: £2.20
The greatest rock album of all time, each track is a classic and everyone should own a copy
Greatest HitsGreatest Hits by Queen
Buy used from: £7.00
A masterpiece
Escapology [Explicit Lyrics]Escapology [Explicit Lyrics] by Robbie Williams
Buy new: £5.18 / Used from: £0.49
A great blend of different styles of music and a well rounded album
Out of TimeOut of Time by R.E.M.
Buy new: £5.58 / Used from: £0.29
The best from the diverse music collection of REM
Swordfish [DVD] [2001]Swordfish [DVD] [2001]
Buy new: £4.88 / Used from: £0.45
A great film with the most provocative opening speech I have ever heard, it also raises the question about how far we should go when fighting terrorism
Shakespeare In Love Dvd [1999]Shakespeare In Love Dvd [1999]
Buy new: £4.48 / Used from: £1.98
A wonderful film with an inspiring cast, the script is also magnificent and it is clear that the pen of Tom Stoppard was involved