NeoScholar

Serendipetously I have just read The Google Story which was lying around at a beach house I visited on the weekend. I’ve always wondered about the history of Google.

The book itself is an easy read and as well as giving a history of the development of the Google business and its founder’s background it outlines the fundamental different philosophical approach of Google – hinting at some of the directions it may move in the future. Google has not always had it easy but it has also not tried to; often the founders bucked convention either to make a point that they are different or believing there is a better way.

From reading it you get the feeling that if anyone could pull of creating an internet success it was these guys with their strong technical background, obvious intelligence and connections. (Even if initially they hadn’t worked out how they would make any money out of their quest for a better search engine). Many entrepreneurs would have been in a similar position have failed to thrive but these guys obviously have what it takes.

I recommend it.

Must be University and School time again. Hot off the mailing list is this textbook coupon.

Coupon Code is: TEXTBOOKS (you’ll have to enter this on the final purchase page)

This entitles you to $5 off $50 dollars worth of books.

Valid until 15th Septemeber ‘07.

Now go search for your textbooks

or check out Alibris directly

Following on from the June discounts, Alibris has discounts for July as well.

Save $3 off $30: Use EVANOVICH as the coupon
Save $10 off $100: Use PLUM as the coupon

When you click through to buy a book, you can enter the promo or coupon code for a discount on the last page.

Note: discount is only off book purchase prices, not including shipping cost!

Betterworld.com are having a 20% off promotion until July 7th.

The Promo Code is FRIENDS
Note: This is entered in the last step.
I have just ordered two books, The Tipping Point and The Paradox of Choice

I can confirm that the promo code works !

I have used BetterWorld before to buy books, and was quite satisfied with the turnaround (a couple of weeks).