Timothy Gray

• Rated 5 stars

“This is one of the best books available for practicing interaction designers - a common-sense approach to design that should help you think more clearly about the problems you're trying to solve for your customers.”

Timothy Gray wrote this review Wednesday, November 11 2009. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“I've tried, but I just can't finish this...”

Timothy Gray wrote this review Tuesday, July 14 2009. ( reply | view 1 replies | permalink )

• Rated 5 stars

“One of Holmes' most intriguing cases is based on a back-story with even more surprises. My favorite of the Sherlock Holmes stories!”

Timothy Gray wrote this review Sunday, May 24 2009. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“Very exciting... Sherlock Holmes solves a mysterious murder and then we learn the back-story of the life-long hunt for revenge.”

Timothy Gray wrote this review Friday, May 15 2009. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is the memoir of Jean-Dominique Bauby, editor of a popular French fashion magazine who, at the age of forty-three, suffered a massive stroke, leaving him imprisoned within his own body. Unable to move anything but his left eyelid, he dictated this entire work by blinking to select each letter as the alphabet was read to him.

A quick and enjoyable read - well worth your time.”

Timothy Gray wrote this review Sunday, May 3 2009. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“Omnivore's Dilemma is a well-researched description of the preparation of four very different meals - industrial, organic, local and personal. Each section provides an in-depth description of the meal from its origin to the plate as well as the pros and cons of consuming food from each of these food chains.

There are a lot of entertaining and eye-opening stories that will probably surprise you with more than you wanted to know about your food. Overall it's informative, casual and entertaining, if slightly repetitive.”

Timothy Gray wrote this review Saturday, May 2 2009. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 2 stars

“This was my first Vonnegut book and not at all what I expected. I think I was expecting something a little less Douglas Adams. Although I loved the idea of time travel, I wanted a plot twist or something to justify the use of time travel. So it goes.”

Timothy Gray wrote this review Tuesday, April 28 2009. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“An interesting and in-depth explanation of the foods and factors that affect the aging process. This is my second of Dr. Perricone's books and it seemed very similar to the first. His approach is to replace sources of inflammation such as saturated fat, sugar and other simple carbs with anti-inflammatory foods and supplements such as salmon, fish oil, and a wide variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. He gives very detailed descriptions of a lot of beneficial foods, spices and supplements. He has a detailed appendix with a complete listing of foods that cause inflammation and ones that prevent it.

Although Dr. Perricone sells his own supplements and skin care products, I didn't feel like he was pushing his products. I did walk away thinking that in order to follow Dr. Perricone's "prescription", one would need to take an awful lot of supplements. His list of "favorite supplements" includes ten items! I know a lot of people that would balk at that just from a philosophical perspective.

It's an easy read and worth it if you're into health and optimal nutrition. The gist is to eat right by avoiding inflammatory foods and to exercise right, but the devil is in the details, so you'll need the book.”

Timothy Gray wrote this review Wednesday, April 15 2009. ( reply | permalink )

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• Rated 5 stars

“An inspiring book about building great software. The mantra less is more is preached loud and clear with lots of practical examples of how companies can focus on the important things by embracing constraints. I would consider this a must-read for anyone in the web/software industry.”

Timothy Gray wrote this review Sunday, December 14 2008. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“The series keeps getting better. This installment was very interesting, but the last 30-50 pages felt unnatural and forced. Still worth reading though - I'll be starting book six shortly.”

Timothy Gray wrote this review Thursday, November 13 2008. ( reply | permalink )