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John Gruber is a writer, blog publisher, UI designer, and the inventor of the Markdown markup language. Gruber is from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, area. He received his Bachelor of Science in computer science from Drexel University, then worked for Bare Bones Software and Joyent.
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Becoming Steve Jobs
The Evolution of a Reckless Upstart into a Visionary Leader
Brent Schlender - 2015-03-24
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Discover the evolution of Steve Jobs as a visionary CEO, manager, and father through the bestselling biography now available in paperback. Learn how Jobs developed an unparalleled sense of what consumers wanted, and how his years launching NeXT and revitalizing Pixar taught him crucial skills that would lead to his triumphant return to Apple. With a new foreword by Marc Andreessen and new afterword by the authors.
John Gruber
2022-02-26T19:18:49.000Z
@geo_b42 “Becoming Steve Jobs” is as close as you can get, in my opinion. It’s a great book — an enjoyable read, accurate, lots to learn.      source
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The Return of the King
Being the Third Part of The Lord of the Rings
J. R. R. Tolkien - 2022-06-01 (first published in 1955)
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This epic sequel to The Hobbit follows Frodo, the orphaned nephew of Bilbo Baggins, as he attempts to destroy a magical ring that could fall into evil hands. Frodo's perilous journey sees him taming treacherous creatures and ultimately being captured by orcs, leaving his loyal servant Samwise to save Middle-earth. Beautifully presented in a matching edition to The Hobbit, this is a must-read for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's masterful world-building.
John Gruber
2020-07-09T17:56:52.000Z
@josefdlange @siracusa @lexfri @notplayingcast Love the books, have read them twice.      source
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The Two Towers
Being the Second Part of The Lord of the Rings (2)
J. R. R. Tolkien - 2022-06-01 (first published in 1954)
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In the second volume of an epic adventure, Frodo and his companions continue their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord. They face danger at every turn and have already lost important members of their group. But with determination, they journey on towards their destiny, encountering new lands and creatures, both beautiful and horrifying. This imaginative work of fiction is a must-read for fans of the genre.
John Gruber
2020-07-09T17:56:52.000Z
@josefdlange @siracusa @lexfri @notplayingcast Love the books, have read them twice.      source
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Ed Morrissey
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The Fellowship of the Ring
Being the First Part of The Lord of the Rings (1)
J. R. R. Tolkien - 2022-06-01 (first published in 1954)
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This epic adventure follows Frodo Baggins as he embarks on a perilous journey to destroy the One Ring, which holds immense power and was previously lost by the dark lord, Sauron. The fate of Middle-earth hangs in the balance as Frodo faces daunting challenges along the way. Will he succeed in his quest to stop Sauron and save the world?
John Gruber
2020-07-09T17:56:52.000Z
@josefdlange @siracusa @lexfri @notplayingcast Love the books, have read them twice.      source
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Ed Morrissey
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The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien - 2002-08-15 (first published in 1937)
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Embark on an epic journey with a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins, who is whisked away from his comfortable life by a company of dwarves and the wizard Gandalf. Their mission? To raid the treasure hoard guarded by the dangerous dragon, Smaug the Magnificent. But Bilbo's journey takes unexpected turns, as he stumbles upon a magic ring and a frightening creature known as Gollum. An adventure you won't soon forget.
John Gruber
2020-07-09T17:56:52.000Z
@josefdlange @siracusa @lexfri @notplayingcast Love the books, have read them twice.      source
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If I Ran the Circus
Dr. Seuss - 1984-01-01 (first published in 1956)
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Get ready for a wild ride into the world of Morris McGurk's big circus dreams! Dr. Seuss's classic rhyming picture book, "If I Ran the Circus," will introduce you to the incredible wonders of the Circus McGurkus. You'll gasp in awe at the great Sneelock's daring feats, tremble with fear at the Spotted Atrocious, and be intrigued by the wink-hooded Hoodwink. This whimsical tale is guaranteed to entertain readers of all ages with its signature humor and originality that only Dr. Seuss can deliver.
John Gruber
2018-03-01T02:51:12.000Z
@justlikethegame I must have read that book to my son 100 times. Maybe more. Our mutual favorite Seuss book.      source