What We Are Reading Today:  Play Nice But Win by Michael Dell and Jams Kaplan

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Updated 04 September 2022
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What We Are Reading Today:  Play Nice But Win by Michael Dell and Jams Kaplan

This book is about the founder and chief executive of one of America’s largest technology companies, and the inside story of the battles that defined him as a leader.

In 1984, soon-to-be college dropout Michael Dell hid signs of his fledgling PC business in the bathroom of his University of Texas dorm room. 

Almost 30 years later, at the pinnacle of his success as founder and leader of Dell Technologies, he found himself embroiled in a battle for his company’s survival. What he’d do next could ensure its legacy — or destroy it completely.

The book is a riveting account of the three battles waged for Dell Technologies.


What We Are Reading Today: ‘Geology’ by David Bainbridge

Updated 22 February 2026
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What We Are Reading Today: ‘Geology’ by David Bainbridge

The geological processes that underlie all life on Earth can seem intimidatingly vast, ancient, and sometimes even alien. 

Our planet’s dynamics have fascinated humans for millennia, yet only recently have we developed a clear picture of how they work. 

This book presents the discoveries and critical scientific advances that inform our understanding of Earth’s origins and the forces driving geological change. 

Each chapter tells a key piece of the story, focusing on a major aspect of geology that shapes how we experience our world.