Books (printed, e, audio, video - any format) are among the most incredible creation of the post industrial revolution era. I can sit at home and delve into among the best brains from around the planet. Their thoughts enlighten, question and enhance my perceptions, refine my points of view and sharpen my awareness all the time. Here are a few that influenced me enormously. Each impacted me in a non trivial manner over time. … A N Rao. (cant help quoting the unknown person who said “A child who reads will be an adult who thinks” )