What I'm Reading...

Today's WIR list runs the gamut, everything from business books to biography to wine tasting.

Ready for Anything: 52 Productivity Principles for Work and Life

The latest book from David Allen, author of Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity, one of my favorite books. This is a collection of essays from his web site and further illuminate the concepts of Getting Things Done and how it can help you get a handle on your work and life.

How to Think Like Einstein: Simple Ways to Break the Rules and Discover Your Hidden Genius

I am always looking for for ways to improve my thinking and this book caught my eye as I was browsing the Discovery Channel Store at the local mall. I am working my way through right now and will have more to report later.

Rocket Man: Robert H. Goddard and the Birth of the Space Age

How to Taste: A Guide to Enjoying Wine

This is a great book for people who want to take a more academic approach to their wine tasting. The numerous "practice" sidebars give you concrete ways to learn more about your palate and how it reacts to the various components of wine.

The New Cottage Home

I have a dream of owning a cabin in the mountains, so I am always on the lookout for great examples of cabin architecture and interiors. The New Cottage Home contains numerous photographs as well as a wealth of informative text on how to develop your perfect cabin. Even if I can't have the cabin right now, I can still dream.