Why am I passionate about this?

I have always been fascinated by the magic that happens at the intersection of bits and atoms. Circuits, sensors, and algorithms, for better or worse, have permeated every part of our lives. It’s impossible to understand our environment now without understanding the subtle influence of the code that manages and monitors it.


I wrote...

RFID Essentials

By Bill Glover, Himanshu Bhatt,

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What is my book about?

Himanshu and I wrote this book in 2006 in a rush of optimism and excitement about the possibilities of ubiquitous…

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The books I picked & why

Book cover of Enchanted Objects: Innovation, Design, and the Future of Technology

Bill Glover Why did I love this book?

Imagine a world where the objects around you—lamps, umbrellas, even your coffee mug—respond intelligently to your needs.

Rose’s enthusiasm is contagious as he guides us through his vision of a future filled with enchanted objects that seamlessly blend technology with our daily lives. His sometimes whimsical take on technology and innovation will leave you thinking, “What could I design with these technologies that feel like magic?”

By David Rose,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Enchanted Objects as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Title: Enchanted Objects( Design Human Desire and the Internet of Things) Binding: Hardcover Author: DavidRose Publisher: ScribnerBookCompany


Book cover of The Internet of Things: How Smart TVs, Smart Cars, Smart Homes, and Smart Cities Are Changing the World

Bill Glover Why did I love this book?

This book was once a map of the future, but now it provides an insightful sketch of our present world, showing us how digital intelligence is sneaking into everything—from our thermostats to entire city grids.

Miller makes these concepts so accessible you may not realize the depth and implications of his message. He paints a vision of the world where the power to overcome complex, rapidly changing challenges is well within the reach of individuals and the communities they form.

By Michael Miller,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked The Internet of Things as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

How the Internet of Things will change your life: all you need to know, in plain English!


The Internet of Things (IoT) won't just connect people: It will connect "smart" homes, appliances, cars, offices, factories, cities... the world. You need to know what's coming: It might just transform your life.


Now, the world's #1 author of beginning technology books has written the perfect introduction to IoT for everyone. Michael Miller shows how connected smart devices will help people do more, do it smarter,
do it faster. He also reveals the potential risks-to your privacy, your freedom, and maybe your life.…


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Book cover of Wealth Odyssey: The Essential Road Map for Your Financial Journey Where Is It You Are Really Trying to Go with Money?

Wealth Odyssey By Larry R. Frank Sr., Maxwell Limanowski (editor), Peter Sander (editor)

What are you trying to do with your money?

Few of us take the time to analyze our financial needs and goals to answer that pressing question. In Wealth Odyssey, author Larry R. Frank Sr. uses his extensive financial background to provide a universal road map that will help…

Book cover of Smart Cities: Big Data, Civic Hackers, and the Quest for a New Utopia

Bill Glover Why did I love this book?

Cities are not just concrete and steel anymore—they’re becoming living systems pulsing with data and possibility. Townsend’s book is a hopeful story of how hackers, planners, and dreamers redesign our urban spaces to merge bits and atoms toward building smarter, more connected communities.

This book highlights the positive potential of technology to serve the people who live and work within the most complex structures humans have ever built, enhancing the quality of life and fostering more inclusive urban spaces. At the same time, it does not shy away from addressing the challenges and ethical concerns these innovations present. This book encourages you to dream while also making you think.

By Anthony M. Townsend,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Smart Cities as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

We live in a world defined by urbanization and digital ubiquity, where mobile broadband connections outnumber fixed ones, machines dominate a new "internet of things," and more people live in cities than in the countryside.

In Smart Cities, urbanist and technology expert Anthony Townsend takes a broad historical look at the forces that have shaped the planning and design of cities and information technologies from the rise of the great industrial cities of the nineteenth century to the present. A century ago, the telegraph and the mechanical tabulator were used to tame cities of millions. Today, cellular networks and cloud…


Book cover of Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, and Operation

Bill Glover Why did I love this book?

Long considered a must-read text in the field, Chopra’s eloquence makes the complex world of supply chains not only clear but exciting, showing how technology brings logistics to life.

He breaks down how digital tools like tracking systems and automation integrate with the physical flow of goods to build unprecedented efficiency. With these fundamentals, you will learn how data-driven logistics can change industries, communities, and maybe even your career.

By Sunil Chopra,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Supply Chain Management as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Gain the practical tools to solve supply chain problems.

Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning and Operation, 7th edition, Global Edition, by Sunil Chopra, introduces you to high-level strategy and concepts. A strategic framework guides you through all the key drivers of supply chain performance, including facilities, inventory, transportation, information, sourcing, and pricing. The 7th edition embeds compelling case study examples to illustrate how good supply chain management offers a competitive advantage and how poor supply chain management can damage an organisation's performance. With this text, you can gain a deeper understanding of supply chains and a firm grasp of the…


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Benghazi! A New History of the Fiasco that Pushed America and its World to the Brink By Ethan Chorin,

Benghazi: A New History is a look back at the enigmatic 2012 attack on the US mission in Benghazi, Libya, its long-tail causes, and devastating (and largely unexamined) consequences for US domestic politics and foreign policy. It contains information not found elsewhere, and is backed up by 40 pages of…

Book cover of The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement

Bill Glover Why did I love this book?

With this textbook disguised as a novel, Goldratt tells a story that sneaks up on you, revealing how simple digital thinking—like tracking bottlenecks and using systems analysis—can revolutionize physical processes. It’s not just about manufacturing; it’s about seeing challenges as opportunities to improve again and again.

This is a story about inspiration and being ready to look at the world differently to make every process—from your own projects to global operations—run a little smoother.

By Eliyahu M. Goldratt, Jeffrey Cox,

Why should I read it?

6 authors picked The Goal as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

*A Graphic Novel version of this title is now available: "The Goal: A Business Graphic Novel"

30th Anniversary Edition. Written in a fast-paced thriller style, The Goal, a gripping novel, is transforming management thinking throughout the world. It is a book to recommend to your friends in industry - even to your bosses - but not to your competitors. Alex Rogo is a harried plant manager working ever more desperately to try improve performance. His factory is rapidly heading for disaster. So is his marriage. He has ninety days to save his plant - or it will be closed by…


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RFID Essentials

By Bill Glover, Himanshu Bhatt,

Book cover of RFID Essentials

What is my book about?

Himanshu and I wrote this book in 2006 in a rush of optimism and excitement about the possibilities of ubiquitous computing, RFID, and what would later come to be called the “Internet of Things” (IoT). Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a marvel of technology that elegantly connects the physical world of goods with the invisible power of data.

Now almost twenty years old, this is a deep dive into the history, technology, and implications of this technology. It’s a journey showing how RFID transforms warehouses, stores, and shipping docks into efficient, responsive ecosystems. You will come away with an understanding of how the fusion of digital tracking with physical inventory makes businesses smarter—and maybe even your next project a little brighter.

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