When the greatest coach in NBA history decides to write a book about how he won all those rings, it just might be worth getting a copy. “Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success” ($17), by Phil Jackson, tells the story of a preacher’s kid who through his exploration of humanistic psychology, Native American philosophy, and Zen meditation, created the ultimate approach to leadership. His style is based on selfless teamwork, freedom, and authenticity. Even while coaching some of the biggest egos in the game Phil never wavered from his coaching style, which was to win from a place of goodness instead of pandering to his players using fear or greed.
If you are a fan of the genius British chef Heston Blumenthal then Modernist Cuisine ($500) is the book for you. It takes you beyond the realms of ordinary cooking and lands you slap bang in the middle of the current culinary revolution. Science and cooking meld together like peanut butter and jelly, and some of […]