thenomad

+1 for Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. It really is as good as its reputation suggests.

"Four-Hour Body" is also very much worth a read.

More autobiography and less advice than I was expecting, but very interesting, and extremely engaging.

+1 for Distraction, and indeed most of BruceS's works. Incredible, visionary stuff.

"Heavy Weather" is probably the book of his that's most similar to Distraction - also very very good.

Haven't read "Four-Hour Chef" yet, but people have recommended it for the stuff on learning.