My Wishlist
70 Bedroom Castle in the Province of Como, Italy
In case you're feeling very generous.
Bizzi French Double Manual Harpsichord
French double manual harpsichord after 'Goermans-Taskin'.
The Art of Computer Programming: Volumes 1-4A
The Art of Computer Programming (by Donald Knuth) is a comprehensive monograph written by Donald Knuth that covers many kinds of programming algorithms and their analysis.
Introduction to the Theory of Computation
Sipser is a classic. A great book for formal language and automata theory.
A Hardback Copy of Homotopy Type Theory
A book offering a foundation of mathematics using types, making things more natural for Computer Science to develop (in particular for functional programming), as opposed to ZF(C).
The Decline of the West
According to Spengler, the Western world is ending and we are witnessing the last season—"winter time"—of Faustian Civilization. In Spengler's depiction, Western Man is a proud but tragic figure.
Concrete Mathematics: Foundation for Computer Science
This book (another classic by Donald Knuth) introduces the mathematics that supports advanced computer programming and the analysis of algorithms.
Behind the Mirror
One of the key positions of the book included the criticism of Immanuel Kant, arguing that the philosopher failed to realize that knowledge, as mirrored by the human mind is the product of evolutionary adaptations.
Introduction to Set Theory
An excellent text on foundations of mathematics and ZF(C).
Combinatorial Problems and Exercises
A book of interesting combinatorial problems by the renowned mathematician László Lovász.
Principia Mathematica: Volumes 1-3
Not to be confused with Isaac Newton's "Principia", this is an attempt by the mathematical logicians Bertrand Russell and Alfred Whitehead to consistently axiomatise arithmetic.
Oculus Rift
What seems to be the best VR headset currently out there for the PC.
Algebra: Chapter 0
A nice introduction to algebra which unusually incorporates category theory early on.
Lambda Calculus with Types
A book on lambda calculus and type theory: very interesting.
Skyrim Libraries (Box Set) Volumes 1-3
Three great books which go over various aspects of Elder scrolls lore.
Man With No Name Poncho
As seen in the famous Spaghetti Westerns of the 1960's. This is the only high quality replica of Clint Eastwood's poncho I could find.
The Myth of the 20th Century
The book has been described as "one of the two great unread bestsellers of the Third Reich" (the other being Mein Kampf).
A Guide To Musical Analysis
This extremely practical introduction to musical analysis explores the factors that give unity and coherence to musical masterpieces.
Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software
Design Patterns is a modern classic in the literature of object-oriented development, offering timeless and elegant solutions to common problems in software design.
Scarlatti: Complete Keyboard Works
A landmark in recording history, Scott Ross’s award-winning survey of all Scarlatti’s 555 keyboard sonatas stands as a fitting monument to the US-born, French-trained harpsichordist, who died in 1989, aged just 38.
Godel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid
By exploring common themes in the lives and works of logician Kurt Gödel, artist M. C. Escher and composer Johann Sebastian Bach, the book expounds concepts fundamental to mathematics, symmetry, and intelligence.
Mathematics Made Difficult
A hilarious book which aims to confuse its readers. Includes exercises such as "Show that 17 × 17 = 289. Generalise this result."
Professor Povey's Perplexing Problems
In Professor Povey's Perplexing Problems, Thomas Povey shares 109 of his favorite problems in physics and maths. A tour de force of imagination and exposition, he guides us through uncompromisingly challenging territory that expands our minds.
Chewbacca Seatbelt Cover
Transforming my car into the millennium falcon bit by bit.
Septim Coins
The Septim is the main currency in all of Tamriel. It is named after the dynasty that rules the Septim Empire founded by Tiber Septim. (Elder Scrolls games)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Seasons 1-7 [DVD]
One of my all-time favourite TV shows.
Sunnydale High School Sweatshirt
Sunnydale High School is a fictitious high school from Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Tyrannosaurus Rex (T-Rex) Skull Wall Model
Fun fact: "Tyrannosaurus Rex" means "tyrant lizard king".
The End of Faith
This important and timely book delivers a startling analysis of the clash of faith and reason in the modern world. The End of Faith provides a harrowing glimpse of mankind’s willingness to suspend reason in favor of religious beliefs.
The Diary of Anne Frank - Complete BBC Series [DVD]
A great TV adaptation of one of my favourite books.
Rossini: Il Barbiere Di Siviglia - Madrid Teatro Real (2005)
An excellent adaptation of Rossini's Barbiere, by Madrid Teatro Real in 2005.
Wristwatch that starts from Zero instead of Twelve
In computer science, everything starts from zero.
Chopin: Scherzi/Fantasy In F Minor (Ed. Joseffy)
Chopin's Scherzos and Fantasy in F Minor, from Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics.
Chopin: Ballades
Chopin's four ballades, from Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics.
Glenn Gould Plays Mozart
Glenn Gould plays Mozart's 18 piano sonatas, two fantasias, a fantasia and fugue, and Mozart's piano concerto No 24.
The Charlie Brown & Snoopy Show
A great show, I've always been particularly fond of Schroeder.
Geometry Cufflinks
Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus
Ludwig Wittgenstein's only published work, a very influential 20th century work.
Opening Pandora's Box: Phrases We Borrowed From the Classics and the Stories Behind Them
A light-hearted yet fascinating look at the stories behind various expressions.
Mythology (Eyewitness Companions)
An excellent overview of both Greek and Roman mythology.
William Shakespeare's Star Wars Trilogy
I love these. The original star wars trilogy as Shakespearean plays.
The Complete Poems of John Keats (Wordsworth Poetry Library)
Keats is my favourite poet, but sadly I don't have a book of his complete works.
Iliad & The Odyssey
The Iliad is an ancient Greek epic poem, set during the Trojan War, and the Odyssey is its sequel. Two of the oldest existing works in Western literature, attributed to Homer.
Complete Works of Oscar Wilde
A must-have, I sadly only possess a worn copy of The Picture of Dorian Gray.
