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Jean Paul<\/strong> Allain <\/strong>(Nuclear, Plasma and Radiological Engineering)<\/h3>\n

Order out of Chaos: Man’s New Dialogue with Nature<\/strong> <\/em>by\u00a0<\/em>Ilya Prigogine and Isabelle Stengers\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Prigogine is a distinguished Nobel laureate who pioneered the work on dissipative structures and self-organization in complex systems.\u00a0 I met Prof. Prigogine during my first research experience at UT Austin.\u00a0 That meeting inspired the direction of my career and my passion for understanding self-organization and patterns on material surfaces driven under far-from-equilibrium conditions (e.g. plasmas).- <\/em>Jean Paul Allain<\/p>\n

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Diane<\/strong> Beck <\/strong>(Psychology)<\/h3>\n

Vision Science : Photons to Phenomenology <\/em><\/strong>by\u00a0Stephen E. Palmer<\/p>\n

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This textbook was written by PhD advisor.\u00a0 I now teach from it.\u00a0 It is an excellent introduction to the field of vision <\/em>science, beautifully capturing the diversity of disciplines that have contributed to our understanding of the human visual system. – <\/em>Diane Beck<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Mohamed\u00a0<\/strong>Boubekri\u00a0<\/strong>(Architecture)<\/h3>\n

What the Day Owes the Night<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0by Yasmina Khadra<\/p>\n

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A novel by Yasmina Khada, a female nom de plume taken by a male Algerian author to escape the terrorism of the 1990s. This love story rings very close to me personally as it takes place where I grew up. This is a love story of a young Algerian boy and a French colonial girl… – <\/em>Mohamed Boubekri<\/p>\n

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Meghan<\/strong> Burke <\/strong>(Special Education)<\/h3>\n

Our Brother Has Down’s Syndrome<\/strong> <\/em>by\u00a0Shelley Cairo<\/p>\n

\"\"My parents read this book to me when they found out my brother would have Down syndrome. This book was my first introduction to disabilities. It started my journey in the disability field as a professional and family member. – <\/em>Meghan Burke<\/p>\n

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Josue<\/strong> Cisneros <\/strong>(Communication)<\/h3>\n

Borderlands\/La Frontera: The New Mestiza<\/em> <\/strong>by Gloria E. Anzaldua<\/p>\n

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This is a brilliant and heart-wrenching work of autobiography, literature, poetry, and scholarship. It offers a defining take on borders of all kinds – geographic, linguistic, identitary. Reading this book was a transformative experience, and I am still trying to come to grips with all of the insights it offers for my life and work. – <\/em>Josue Cisneros<\/p>\n

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Lee DeVille\u00a0<\/strong>(Mathematics)<\/h3>\n

Stochastic<\/em><\/strong> Processes<\/strong><\/em> by Joseph Doob<\/p>\n

\"\"Joseph Doob’s book was foundational in the development of modern probability theory, and it has had a tremendous impact on our understanding of phenomena in every branch of science and engineering. – <\/em>Lee DeVille<\/p>\n

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Travis Dixon\u00a0<\/strong>(Communication)<\/h3>\n

Race\/Gender\/Class\/Media<\/em> <\/strong>by Rebecca Lind<\/p>\n

\"\"This book chronicles the centrality of stereotypical representations within media and the effects on consumers. I have made a contribution to each edition of this book. Although the study of media effects has changed a great deal over my career, the constructs discussed in this book remain relevant in our fractured political and social fabric. – <\/em>Travis Dixon<\/p>\n

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Francina<\/strong> Dominguez <\/strong>(Atmospheric Sciences)<\/h3>\n

One River<\/em><\/strong> by Wade Davis<\/p>\n

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As a hydroclimatologist, I find the Amazon River system fascinating from an atmospheric and hydrologic perspective. However, this book revealed new aspects of the Amazon related to the rich intertwined biological and social complexities of the region. I also liked to dream about being an explorer of the Amazon basin. – <\/em>Francina Dominguez<\/p>\n

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Michael Donohoe\u00a0<\/strong>(Accountancy)<\/h3>\n

Every Little Thing<\/em> <\/strong>by Cedella Marley<\/p>\n

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As a picture book adaptation of one of Bob Marley’s most cheerful songs, “Every Little Thing”\u009d reminds us to be hopeful, kind, and, loving every day. It is my favorite book to read to my music loving son, Nicholas.<\/em>\u00a0– Michael Donohoe<\/p>\n

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Brittany<\/strong> Duff <\/strong>(Advertising + Institute of Communications Research)<\/h3>\n

It’s So Magic<\/em><\/strong> by Lynda Barry<\/p>\n

\"\"As a pre-teen, I discovered Lynda Barry’s comics. Even though I didn’t know her, I felt like she understood my life. The idea of connecting to people through media is what started my career. – <\/em>Brittany Duff<\/p>\n

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Jonathan<\/strong> Ebel <\/strong>(Religion)<\/h3>\n

Sarah Osborn’s World: The Rise of Evangelical Christianity in Early America <\/em><\/strong>by\u00a0<\/em>Catherine A. Brekus<\/p>\n

\"\"Catherine Brekus was my dissertation adviser and\u00a0has been a wonderful friend to me.\u00a0 I am here in large part because of her. <\/em>– Jonathan Ebel<\/p>\n

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Nora El-Gohary<\/strong> (Civil and Environmental Engineering)<\/h3>\n

A Little Peace<\/strong><\/em> by Barbara Kerley<\/p>\n

\"\"Each one of us \u2013 regardless of who we are, where we come from, and what we believe in \u2013 has immense power to change the world and spread peace. What a powerful message to give our children and ourselves! Reading this book with my children was both fun and thought-provoking.\u00a0<\/em>– Nora El-Gohary<\/p>\n

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Elif Ertekin <\/strong>(Mechanical Science and Engineering)<\/h3>\n

An Illustrated Book of Bad Arguments\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>by Ali Almossawi<\/p>\n

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Nowadays we are constantly presented with new information to consider and to evaluate. Errors in reasoning are all around us, and the ability to navigate complex issues, think critically, and make sound and evidence-based conclusions are amongst\u00a0\u00a0the most important skills we can learn.\u00a0<\/em>– Elif Ertekin<\/p>\n

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Randy<\/strong> Ewoldt<\/strong> (Mechanical Science and Engineering)<\/h3>\n

A Short Story of Nearly Everything<\/em><\/strong> by Bill Bryson<\/p>\n

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A delightful broad summary of humanity\u2019s scientific understanding, how we got it, and the personalities involved. With vivid reminders of our humble place in it all. Read and enjoy as trillions of drifting atoms \u201clet you experience the supremely agreeable but generally underappreciated state known as existence. – <\/em>Randy Ewoldt<\/p>\n

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Goddard, Lynford <\/strong>(Electrical and Computer Engineering)<\/h3>\n

A Project-Based Exploration of Electrical and Computer Engineering<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>–\u00a0Lynford L. Goddard, Young Mo Kang, Steven J. McKeown, Alexandra Haser, and Cori C. Johnson<\/p>\n

In 2010, my students and I wrote a manual for Girls Learning Electrical Engineering (GLEE), a residential weeklong summer camp at Illinois. Nearly 300 high school students have explored our ECE field through GLEE and other camps. After 8 years of improvements, we are finally turning the manual into a textbook to enable wider dissemination. –\u00a0<\/em>Lynford Goddard<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Peter<\/strong> Goldsmith<\/strong> (Agricultural and Consumer Economics)<\/h3>\n

The Farm on the River of Emeralds<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0by Moritz Thomsen<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Thomsen presents a rare perspective into the psychology and behavior of the poorest in society. Beautifully written, the author presents his personal commitment to truly understanding the tragedy of the life of the poor.\u00a0 I too was a Peace Corps volunteer and worked near the setting for this book.<\/em> – Peter Goldsmith<\/p>\n

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Angela<\/strong> Green <\/strong>(Agricultural and Biological Engineering)<\/h3>\n

The Invitation<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>by Oriah<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0Along this tenure journey, I found myself more often than not replying to the question “how are you?” with “surviving.” Life is about more than mere survival, and The Invitation offered a great self-exploration for seeking meaning and purpose and deeper connection in relationships and life choices, both personal and professional.<\/em> – Angela Green<\/p>\n

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Indranil\u00a0<\/strong>Gupta\u00a0<\/strong>(Computer Science)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Canakya On Management<\/strong> (also appears as: “Chanakya On Management”)<\/em> by Ashok R. Garde<\/p>\n

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Chanakya (or Kautilya) was a teacher, economist, and philosopher in 4th century BCE. As chief advisor to Indian emperors Chandragupta and Bindusara, and helped establish the vast Mauryan Empire. Chanakya’s book “Arthasastra” is a treatise on how to manage kingdoms and teams. The selected book modernizes and adapts that classic to today’s age.<\/em> – Indranil Gupta<\/p>\n

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Judy<\/strong> Havlicek <\/strong>(Social Work)<\/h3>\n

Overcoming the Odds: High Risk Children from Birth to Adulthood\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>by\u00a0<\/em>Emmy E. Werner and Ruth S. Smith<\/p>\n

\"\"I read this book while enrolled in a certificate program on child abuse and neglect. The findings challenged conventional wisdom surrounding the life chances of poor, trauma-exposed, and too often, discarded children. They also brought home the value of a well-designed research study in revising understanding and catalyzing new solutions. – <\/em>Judy Havlicek<\/p>\n

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Katy<\/strong> Heath <\/strong>(Plant Biology)<\/h3>\n

The Secret Garden<\/em><\/strong> by Frances Hodgson Burnett<\/p>\n

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When I was a child, something about Mary’s awakening and rebirth on the moors inspired endless fantasies about my own walled garden and growing green things, despite my urban surroundings. I credit this book with piquing my interest in plants.<\/em> – Katy Heath<\/p>\n

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Philipp\u00a0Hieronymi\u00a0<\/strong>(Mathematics)<\/h3>\n

Nathan the Wise<\/em><\/strong> by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing<\/p>\n

\"\"Being catholic and being married to a Muslim, Lessing’s plea for religious tolerance always had special meaning to me. Although written more than 200 years ago, its message could hardly be more timely.<\/em> – Phillipp Hieronymi<\/p>\n

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Prashant<\/strong> Jain (<\/strong>Department of Chemistry)<\/h3>\n

The Road to Reality: A Complete Guide to the Laws of the Universe<\/em> <\/strong>by Roger Penrose<\/p>\n

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Penrose’s mathematical treatise, which I have had since graduate school, serves to remind me of the beauty of the laws of nature and their uncanny ability to be comprehended and encoded in the language of mathematics. Reading Penrose always fills me with philosophical reflection and scientific inspiration. –\u00a0<\/em>Jain Prashant<\/p>\n

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Laurie<\/strong> Johnson\u00a0<\/strong>(Germanic Languages and Literatures)<\/h3>\n

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince <\/em><\/strong>by\u00a0J.K. Rowling<\/p>\n

\"\"Reading this series aloud with our children led me to develop a Harry Potter course at Illinois. Book 6 leaves us uncertain and sad, but also hopeful. At the close of every semester, I see our students as Dumbledore sees Harry, near the end, when he says, “I am not worried, Harry…I am with you. –\u00a0<\/em>Laurie Johnson<\/p>\n

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Lilya\u00a0Kaganovsky\u00a0<\/strong>(Comparative & World)
\nAbram Tertz and the Poetics of Crime<\/em> <\/strong>by Catharine Theimer Nepomnyashchy<\/p>\n

\"\"I have chosen this book in memory of Catharine Theimer Nepomnyashchy, mentor and friend.\u00a0<\/em>– Lilya Kaganovsky<\/p>\n

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Karrie<\/strong> Karahalios <\/strong>(Computer Science)<\/h3>\n

Invisible Cities <\/em><\/strong>by\u00a0<\/em>Italo Calvino<\/p>\n

\"\"This book captures the magic of imagination and infrastructure from various societal and design perspectives. It inspired my dissertation and continues to inspire new work.<\/em> – Karrie Karahalios<\/p>\n

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Angela<\/strong> Kent<\/strong> (NRES)<\/h3>\n

Developing Handling Skills for Awesome Agility Teams<\/em> <\/strong>by Linda Mecklenburg<\/p>\n

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Our academic lives can be all encompassing. I took up dog training to find some work-life balance, and have enjoyed learning an exciting new discipline. This book is a foundational work in the sport of dog agility. Working towards mastery of this sport has enriched my life. –\u00a0<\/em>Angela Kent<\/p>\n

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Tomasz Kozlowski<\/strong>(Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering)<\/h3>\n

Riemann Solvers and Numerical Methods for Fluid Dynamics: A Practical Introduction<\/em> <\/strong>by Eleuterio F. Toro<\/p>\n

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The fluid flow appears everywhere in nature, for me it is the most fundamental field of engineering. I hope the computational methods described in this book will give others an insight and inspiration that has allow me to learn and appreciate the beauty of computational fluid flow. –\u00a0<\/em>Tomasz Kozlowski<\/p>\n

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Ryan<\/strong> Lamare <\/strong>(Labor and Employment Relations)<\/h3>\n

Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game<\/strong> <\/em>by Michael Lewis<\/p>\n

\"\"Hidden within a book about baseball is a story of employment relations, econometrics, strategy, and game theory.\u00a0<\/em>– Ryan Lamare<\/p>\n

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Lindgren, Robb <\/strong>(Curriculum & Instruction)<\/h3>\n

Experience and Education<\/em><\/strong> by John Dewey<\/p>\n

\"\" Dewey is the master of blowing up dichotomies and this is my favorite take down. Education *is* experience, and the challenge is finding the productive kinds of experiences to give students and the means to reflect upon those experiences. It’s the challenge that I try to take up in my own work every day.<\/em> – Robb Lindgren<\/p>\n

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Lijun Liu<\/strong>(Geology)<\/h3>\n

Geodynamics<\/em> <\/strong>by Donald Turcotte & Gerald Schubert<\/p>\n

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This is a book that I use most often, both in teaching and in research. This book has both breadth and depth about how the solid Earth works mathematically and physically.<\/em> – Lijun Liu<\/p>\n

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Daniel<\/strong> Llano <\/strong>(Molecular and Integrative Physiology)<\/h3>\n

Exploring the Thalamus and Its Role in Cortical Function <\/em><\/strong>by\u00a0Murray Sherman and R.W. Guillery.<\/p>\n

\"\"This book explored a new way of thinking about the thalamus, a key brain structure involved in all aspects of vertebrate cognition. The hypotheses developed in this book, centered around the idea that the thalamus plays an important role in intracortical communication, have been instrumental in launching many subsequent studies of higher brain organization.<\/em> – Daniel Llano<\/p>\n

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Jorge<\/strong> Lucero<\/strong> (Art Education)<\/h3>\n

39 Microlectures: In Proximity of Performance <\/em><\/strong>by\u00a0Matthew Goulish<\/p>\n

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There are some books that I come back to at every important moment of my scholarship, creative practice, and teaching. Although this book is about performance practice and I understand it as an academic text, it has informed every area of my life.<\/em> – Jorge Lucero<\/p>\n

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Jonathan MacDonald<\/strong>(Linguistics\/Spanish & Portuguese)<\/h3>\n

Critique of Pure Reason<\/em> <\/strong>by Immanuel Kant<\/p>\n

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Critique of Pure Reason aroused in me a deep interest in the nature and structure of the mind that has persisted to this day.<\/em> – Jonathan MacDonald<\/p>\n

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Gayle<\/strong> Magee <\/strong>(School of Music)<\/h3>\n

A Sisterhood of Suffering and Service: Women and Girls of Canada and Newfoundland During the First World War<\/em><\/strong> by Sarah Glassford and Amy J. Shaw (eds.)<\/p>\n

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One of my research areas addresses intersections of gender and music in Canada and trans-nationally\u00a0during the First World War, so this title is of interest to me.<\/em> – Gayle Magee<\/p>\n

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Raksha<\/strong> Mudar<\/strong> (Speech and Hearing Science)<\/h3>\n

Gandhi: An Autobiography – The Story of My Experiments With Truth<\/strong> <\/em>by\u00a0Mohandas Karamchand (Mahatma) Gandhi (Author), Mahadev H. Desai (Translator)<\/p>\n

\"\"This book has had a profound impact on my thinking and my approach to learning from life experiences.<\/em> – Raksha Mudar<\/p>\n

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Michelle\u00a0<\/strong>Nelson\u00a0<\/strong>(Advertising)<\/h3>\n

The Man Who Tasted Shapes<\/em><\/strong> by Richard E. Cytowic<\/p>\n

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Intrigued by the advertising headline, “Can’t You Just Hear this Color?” by a paint company, I wrote a paper on synesthesia \/metaphor in grad school in the early 1990s. This book sparked my interest in the strange and wonderful ways the brain works and led to my master’s thesis and my career shift into academia.<\/em> – Michelle Nelson<\/p>\n

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Jeananne<\/strong> Nichols<\/strong> (School of Music)<\/h3>\n

Fields of Play: Constructing an Academic Life<\/em><\/strong> by Laurel Richardson<\/p>\n

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My precious copy of this book is worn, highlighted, full of notes, and autographed by the author.\u00a0 Richardson gave me both permission and courage to think and write in ways that serve the substance, not the form, that I might illuminate the human musical experience and how it draws us together in community.<\/em> – Jeananne Nichols<\/p>\n

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David<\/strong> O’Brien <\/strong>(Art and Design)<\/h3>\n

Journal<\/strong> <\/em>by\u00a0<\/em>Eugene Delacroix (Michele Hannoosh)<\/p>\n

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Delacroix’s Journal is among the most famous written works by an artist in the history of art. Therefore, it is surprising that Michele Hannoosh’s edition completely revises previous versions and adds many previously unknown texts. Her work was essential for my own research on Delacroix.<\/em> – David O’Brien<\/p>\n

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Brian\u00a0Ogolsky\u00a0<\/strong>(Human Development and Family Studies)<\/h3>\n

The Things They Carried<\/em><\/strong> by Tim O’Brien<\/p>\n

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A brilliant demonstration of the power of our own psychology and a reminder that the past is the lens through which we view the<\/em> future. It was this book that inspired my quest to understand the things we all carry<\/em>. – Brian Ogolsky<\/p>\n

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Ned<\/strong> O’Gorman <\/strong>(Communication)<\/h3>\n

Organizing Enlightenment<\/em><\/strong> by Chad Wellmon<\/p>\n

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There are books, and then there are the books of friends. Chad Wellmon is a true friend: collaborator, conversation partner, inspiration. I had the privilege of reading this book in draft form, offering feedback. It’s a great work in intellectual history. I am grateful to have been part of its appearance in the world.<\/em> – Ned O’Gorman<\/p>\n

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Dipanjan<\/strong> Pan <\/strong>(Bioengineering)<\/h3>\n

Leonardo’s Notebooks: Writing and Art of the Great Master<\/em><\/strong> by Leonardo Da Vinci (Author) and Anna Suh (Editor)<\/p>\n

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Da Vinci has been a true inspiration for my scientific and creative queries. Considered as a “Renaissance Man”, his works document his fascinating journey beyond painting and attest his voracious curiosity in architecture, anatomy, science and engineering. I consider him the first bioengineer of our times.<\/em> – Dipanjan Pan<\/p>\n

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Melissa\u00a0<\/strong>Pokorny\u00a0<\/strong>(Art + Design)<\/h3>\n

Apichatpong Weerasethakul<\/strong><\/em> (Artist), Alaina Feldman (Foreword), Kate Fowle (Foreword)<\/p>\n

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This book documents the work and process of an artist whose films and installations have been extremely meaningful to my practice. He deserves wider attention than he typically gets here in the U.S.\u00a0<\/em>– Melissa Pokorny<\/p>\n

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Carlos\u00a0<\/strong>Pantano-Rubino\u00a0<\/strong>(Mechanical Science and Engineering)<\/h3>\n

The Algebraist<\/em><\/strong> by Iain M. Banks<\/p>\n

\"\"Banks was an extraordinarily imaginative science fiction writer that mastered the English language beauty. In this book, he presented a world of extraordinary detail and an intriguing plot.<\/em> – Carlos Pantano-Rubino<\/p>\n

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Robert<\/strong> Perry<\/strong> (Theatre)<\/h3>\n

Cinecitta <\/em><\/strong>by\u00a0Federico Fellini (Translated by Graham Fawcett)<\/p>\n

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In the world where theatre and film often collide, I have found Fellini’s work to be stimulating, passionate, thought-provoking and revolutionary.\u00a0 His inventiveness and use of theatrics in all of his films has been a constant source of inspiration in my own theatrical design work beginning with my graduate studies at Yale University. <\/em>– Robert Perry<\/p>\n

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Steven<\/strong> Petruzzello <\/strong>(Kinesiology & Community Health)<\/h3>\n

The Biopsychology of Mood and Arousal<\/em><\/strong> by Robert E. Thayer<\/p>\n

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Thayer’s way of capturing mood and arousal and how physical activity impacted our emotional life was a foundation for the research I have pursued ever since.<\/em> – Steven Petruzzello<\/p>\n

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Maxim<\/strong> Raginsky<\/strong> (Electrical and Computer Engineering)<\/h3>\n

Metod Potent\ufe20s\ufe21ial\u02b9nykh Funkt\ufe20s\ufe21i\u012d v Teorii Obuchenii\ufe20a\ufe21 mashin<\/em> <\/strong>by\u00a0M. A. Aizerman, E. M. Braverman, L. I. Rozonoer<\/p>\n

This book still remains relatively obscure, yet it has laid the foundations for kernel methods and stochastic approximation algorithms that are used today in machine learning. Many of the results reported in this book have been rediscovered multiple times since.<\/em> – Maxim Raginsky<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Matthew<\/strong> Rispoli <\/strong>(Speech and Hearing Science)<\/h3>\n

Aspects of a Theory of Syntax <\/em><\/strong>by\u00a0Noam Chomsky<\/p>\n

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Reading it made me realize that human language is an expression of our innate, species specific nature.<\/em> – Matthew Risposli<\/p>\n

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David\u00a0<\/strong>Rosch\u00a0<\/strong>(Agricultural Education)<\/h3>\n

In Over Our Heads: The Mental Demands of Modern Life<\/em><\/strong> by Robert Kegan<\/p>\n

\"\"Even though this book is now 20 years old, I have not yet found anything that better explains why leading and working with other humans is as complex and challenging as it is in today’s world. I recommend it to anyone who engages in human relationships!<\/em> – David Rosch<\/p>\n

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Holly<\/strong> Rosencranz <\/strong>(Medicine)<\/h3>\n

The Remains of the Day <\/em><\/strong>by\u00a0Kazuo Ishiguro<\/p>\n

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I was profoundly struck by the personal choices of the main character whose life time goal was to be the perfect butler.\u00a0 Ishiguro’s ability to express the butler’s reflections on his past life and possible choices for the future significantly resonated with me at this time in my own personal and professional journey.<\/em> – Holly Rosencranz<\/p>\n

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Romit<\/strong> Roy Choudhury <\/strong>(Electrical and Computer Engineering)<\/h3>\n

Madame Curie: A Biography <\/em><\/strong>by\u00a0Eve Curie<\/p>\n

\"\"This inspired me tremendously towards dedicating my life to science and engineering.<\/em>\u00a0– Romit Roy Choudhury<\/p>\n

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Lynne Rudasill\u00a0<\/strong>(University Library)<\/h3>\n

Open Access and Digital Libraries:\u00a0 Social Science Libraries in Action = Acceso Abierto y Bibliotechas Digitales: Las Bibliotecas de Ciencias Sociales en Accion.<\/strong><\/em> by Rudasill, L.M. & Dorta-Duque, M.E.<\/p>\n

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The first fully bi-lingual work in the IFLA Green Books series, it underlines the universal cooperation and dedication visible in international librarianship.\u00a0 Its genesis – an IFLA conference in Cuba in 2011 – reminds me of all the wonderful colleagues I have had the pleasure to meet and work with.<\/em> – Lynne Rudasill<\/p>\n

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Robert<\/strong> Rushing <\/strong>(French & Italian; Comparative & World Literature)<\/h3>\n

Appunti di Viaggio<\/em><\/strong> by Giorgio Signorile<\/p>\n

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Classical guitar has been a major part of my life for 30 years, and these delightful (and quite playable) pieces aren’t in our library. It’s important to affirm the value of what lies outside of work; the life of the mind is in books, of course, but also in art.<\/em> – Robert Rushing<\/p>\n

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Srinivasa<\/strong> Salapaka<\/strong> (Mechanical Science and Engineering)<\/h3>\n

The Feynman Lectures on Physics: Commemorative Issue, Three Volume Set<\/em><\/strong> by Richard P. Feynman, Robert B. Leighton, Matthew Sands<\/p>\n

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This book’s conversational tone and common-sense based motivation and explanations\u00a0 makes it one of the most enjoyable ways to understand basic principles of Physics<\/em> – Srinivasa Salapaka<\/p>\n

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Andiara\u00a0Schwingel\u00a0<\/strong>(Kinesiology and Community Health)<\/h3>\n

Multitudinous Heart: Selected Poems: A Bilingual Edition<\/em><\/strong> by Carlos Drummond de Andrade<\/p>\n

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Carlos Drummond de Andrade was my great inspiration for arts and science. This book reminds me of my wonderful childhood in Brazil.<\/em> – Andiara Schwingel<\/p>\n

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Sonali<\/strong> Shah<\/strong> (Business Administration)<\/h3>\n

Street Corner Society: The Social Structure of an Italian Slum<\/em><\/strong> by William Foote Whyte<\/p>\n

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Ethnography can reveal the vastly different lived-experiences of people in the “same” social world. This book serves as a reminder that we are products of both our choices and the society around us.<\/i>\u00a0– Sonali Shah<\/p>\n

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Matthew<\/strong> Stewart\u00a0<\/strong>(Veterinary Clinical Medicine)<\/h3>\n

Island Home: A Landscape Memoir <\/em><\/strong>by\u00a0Tim Winton<\/p>\n

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Tim Winton’s memoir of his childhood, growing up in Australia, pretty much describes my own childhood. Reading this was authentically nostalgic<\/em>. – Matthew Stewart<\/p>\n

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Dusan\u00a0<\/strong>Stipanovic\u00a0<\/strong>(Industrial and Enterprise Systems Department and Coordinated Science Laboratory)<\/h3>\n

Naming Infinity: A True Story of Religious Mysticism and Mathematical Creativity<\/em><\/strong> by Loren Graham and Jean-Michel Kantor<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0This book provides an inspiring story about Dmitri Egorov and his students.<\/em> – Dusan Stipanovic<\/p>\n

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Victoria<\/strong> Stodden <\/strong>(School of Information Sciences)<\/h3>\n

The Scientist as Rebel <\/em><\/strong>by Freeman Dyson<\/p>\n

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Science and research are fundamentally about the discovery of truths, for their own sake, which necessitates a willingness to confront untruths.<\/em> – Victory Stodden<\/p>\n

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Brad<\/strong> Sutton <\/strong>(Bioengineering)<\/h3>\n

Microscopic Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Practical Perspective<\/em><\/strong> by Luisa Ciobanu<\/p>\n

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Luisa Ciobanu was one of several brilliant people at Illinois that encouraged me to not accept something as impossible just because others said it was. This book demonstrates how to use magnetic resonance imaging to not just see underneath the surface, but beyond what the eye can see.<\/em> – Brad Sutton<\/p>\n

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Pawan\u00a0Takhar\u00a0<\/strong>(Food Science and Human Nutrition)<\/h3>\n

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance<\/em><\/strong> by Robert Pirsig<\/p>\n

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This book had a profound impact on my attitude toward research. It enabled me to enjoy the process of solving mathematical problems in food science even more than savoring the final outcomes.<\/em> – Pawan Takhar<\/p>\n

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Robert<\/strong> Tierney <\/strong>(East Asian Languages and Cultures and Comparative and World Literature)<\/h3>\n

Seven Japanese Tales<\/em><\/strong> by Junichiro Tanizaki<\/p>\n

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This book opened my eyes to Tanizaki, one of the best Japanese writers and one of the greatest storytellers in world literature. Howard Hibbett is a masterful translator and an inspiration for my own translations.\u00a0 I hope it will inspire future readers at the University of Illinois<\/i> – Robert Tierney<\/p>\n

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Marci<\/strong> Uihlein\u00a0<\/strong>(School of Architecture)<\/h3>\n

An Engineer Imagines <\/em> <\/strong>by\u00a0Peter Rice<\/p>\n

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With this book, Peter Rice asks that engineers be recognized for their inherent creativity. He makes this request to everyone, though especially structural engineers as they envision their own profession. I believe, as Rice does, that engineers are explorers. We all benefit when engineers move beyond calculations to include design and imagination in their practice. – <\/em>Marci Uihlen<\/p>\n

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Oscar E.\u00a0V\u00e1zquez\u00a0<\/strong>(Program in Art History;\u00a0 School of Art + Design)<\/h3>\n

Origins of Totalitarianism<\/em><\/strong> by Hannah\u00a0Arendt<\/p>\n

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A beautifully written work that continues to offer important insights in our time.<\/em> – Oscar E. V\u00e1squez<\/p>\n

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Liliane<\/strong> Windsor <\/strong>(School of Social Work)<\/h3>\n

Laughter Out of Place: Race, Class, Violence, and Sexuality in a Rio Shantytown<\/em> <\/strong>by Donna Goldstein<\/p>\n

\"\"In reading this book, I relived many of my experiences growing up privileged in Brazil. Although this time, these experiences were given back to me from the perspectives of marginalized Brazilians of color for the first time. Goldstein’s accounts helped shatter my limited world views and inspired my lifetime passion and commitment to social justice.\u00a0<\/em>– Liliane Windsor<\/p>\n

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David<\/strong> Wright <\/strong>(English)<\/h3>\n

Another Country<\/em><\/strong> by James Baldwin<\/p>\n

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Following Baldwin’s lead, I left the U.S. in my twenties and landed in Paris, hoping to become a writer. I read and re-read his books, any I could get my hands on, until I realized I needed to read beyond just him. The book I return to even now, thirty years later, is Another Country.<\/em> – David Wright<\/p>\n

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Tao Xie<\/strong>(Computer Science)<\/h3>\n

The New ABCs of Research: Achieving Breakthrough Collaborations<\/em><\/strong> by Ben Shneiderman<\/p>\n

\"\"This book provides valuable guidelines for researchers to conduct applied and basic research together to produce impact on the society, and advocates the collaborations of science, engineering, and design to accomplish so. It is a great book for academic and industrial researchers, students, higher-ed administrators, gover<\/em>n<\/em>ment policy makers, and funding agency leaders.<\/em> – Tao Xie<\/p>\n

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