Books

A great guide to those problems that you keep seeing over and over again.

90s Russia started with intermingle set of Soviet banking, ad-hoc bills of exchange and an undefined legal system. This is a very understanding work about the hows and whys of Russian managers as they tried to staple their monetary system back together again.

Sensible advice and techniques for UI testing and design.

Programming as a craft. Everything they don't teach you at university.

One third basic theory, one third practical advice - one third anecdotes. A good textbook that's entertaining too!

An economic look at the rise of the Russian mafia.

A fascinating look at informal finance in China.