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I consider this book one of the most important pieces of critical theory in the 21st Century about overlapping systems of technology, information, communication, governance, culture, politics, and architecture.

As a designer who teaches students who often do not have a great deal of design talent, I have always looked for a text that is plainly written that can take some of the fear out of design. Having never found it, I have written an introductory text that simplifies design for both students and small business people alike. It took 15 years, but I think it offers to all levels of design students a look into what is possible.

This is a phenomenal book with keen insights on the human condition shared through personal narrative and the lens of neuroscience. I recommend it for anyone who is interested in why we are the way we are. I am excited our college chose to include it in our new MSSW curriculum.

The Country of the Pointed Firs' is a quiet book that's been a reminder to me while navigating the tenure track of the value in stepping away from your desk to take part in the world beyond it. As the narrator comes to see, there's much to be gained through observing, engaging with, listening to, and learning from those around her whose stories might otherwise go unnoticed.

The 12 Rules for Life laid out by Jordan Peterson impressed me. I wish this book, or something like it, had existed when I was a young adult. It gives one a guidebook for how to manage both the mundane and the sublime. It helps me think about how to talk to the young people I deal with daily. It helps everyone think deeply about small changes they can make in their own behavior that will make them stronger mentally and physically, and by so doing, make the world a better place.

I chose Tarunabh Khaitan, A Theory of Discrimination Law (2015), because it has strongly influenced my research interests. The book is intriguing and represents a masterful effort to theorize and synthesize the field of discrimination law across five culturally-conversant, common law democracies (Canada, India, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the Unites States).

Where the Sidewalk Ends takes back to a time of wonder, when I felt anything was possible. It inspires me to dream.

The book I chose was a major source of inspiration for pursuing a PhD. I read it while an undergrad and was so intrigued by the ideas that I decided to pursue a career in research on child development.

The key to being an effective analytics practitioner is having an extensive toolbox and the ability to communicate your data-driven insight. This book is invaluable to developing both!

"The harmony of the world is made manifest in Form and Number, and the heart and soul and all the poetry of Natural Philosophy are embodied in the concept of mathematical beauty." (Sir D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson)

This is the classical book for structural dynamics that introduced me to the field. Author Ray Clough was my dissertation advisor's advisor; having the opportunity to access and analyze landmark bridges was an exciting way to continue Clough's legacy and begin my engineering career. I hope I can continue to pay it forward and positively impact my students.

As an economist focused on agricultural trade and policy, this is the book that made me fully realize the importance of my research and outreach. Aside from being a good read for all, this is a fascinating exploration of the history, economics and politics of world trade. The focus on a major agricultural product was a plus.