The Ghost Map is a thrilling account of Dr. John Snow's investigation into the 1854 cholera outbreak in London. It weaves together science, public health, and urban planning, chronicling how Snow's groundbreaking work led to tremendous strides in communications science, city infrastructure, and epidemiology.

The Ghost Map: The Story of London's Most Terrifying Epidemic—and How It Changed Science, Cities, and the Modern World

The book 'Where Good Ideas Come From: The Natural History of Innovation' is a thought-provoking exploration of the environment that foster creativity and innovation. The author, Steven Johnson, dwells into various disciplines like biology, neuroscience and software engineering to discern patterns that surround innovative minds and ideas.

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