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It is arguably the most useful book I've ever read, albeit with the most embarassing title.

Code Complete and the Mythical Man Month by Fred Brooks. Timeless coding wisdom.

or Hitchhiker's Guide.

Code Complete and the Mythical Man Month by Fred Brooks. Timeless coding wisdom.

For a laugh, Catch-22 by Joseph Heller

Elements of Style is a must.

Brian is a fluke of nature--a physicist who can explain things realy well!

The book is much better than the movie.

Kitschy but fascinating insights into body language.

If you want to inspire imagination, nothing's better than sci-fi short stories for a hit of imagination-crack, and Phillip K. Dick is a master.

Sci-fi stories that make you think.