Having read a number of e-com & e-biz books, this one is one of my favorite (Kalakota's sequel to E-Commerce '96) with the case studies and roadmaps for the players getting serious about new economy ERP/e-Biz implementation. This is not a light read for a CEO/luddite but, it is a good read for someone frustrated with the archaic biz transactions looking for clarification or is looking for ammo to persuade execs that transformation is mission critical to avoid becoming "road kill" on the corporate America landscape. Read the other reviews from other readers--I agree with their thoughtful comments. At least, you will get a great ERP/e-biz conceptual framework and understand the common acronyms (CRM, SCM, et al).

Here's the template you need to run your team. Jessica does a good job drawing from her experiences to avoid some of the common pitfalls. Don't try to reinvent the wheel by trial and error project management--go read the book & follow her sage advice to improve your likelihood of project success.

I am a big fan of the tech books of E. Turban. His Decision Support Systems & Intelligent Systems was my first intro to his spin on tech topics. He and his co-authors have put together a really nice guide for management still in the "chin stroking" mode on what to do with E-Commerce. It is also a great textbook for undergrads/grads in a business school. Check out his table of contents--it hits all the bases to help management avoid the black holes and pot holes to make a smooth transition into the new economy.This book is a great place to start.

From the other customer reviews, consensus is that Zero Gravity to be extremely helpful--I'm definitely in that camp. When you find yourself in the middle of the frenetic pace of a start-up, how in the world are you going to avoid the common potholes & blunders, what in the world should you expect? This is an excellent starting point--extremely practical and easy to read. Harmon's list provides the essential resources needed to understand the world of VC's and Angels. Some critics wanted more details and specifics but,there are other books that drill down on the details to venture capital. Harmon's book is properly scoped as a good startpoint for those wanting to start-up their dot.com. It provided me with what I needed.

For those in the hunt for fresh ideas of a house designs that are: a. not just another "yuppie-domed" spec house b. looking for a more tailored house that fits your current/future lifestyle. c. that offers some interesting accents without expending the megabucks for a full blown architectural palace. Sarah Susanka provides some thoughtful, practical insights & some architectural tricks that make residential house design an alternative to the conventional contractor designs that are sooooo boring. Thanks Sarah, nice book.