John Baichtal

A helpful introduction and insight into the varied philosophies, passions, and skills that draw and enable makers to pursue a professional maker life. Though the essays and interviews range widely in writing (and speaking) talent, Maker Pro can still boast the same level of readability claimed by the books and journals published in most other professions.

The LED Project Handbook is a collection of interactive and customizable projects that all have the humble LED in common, but don't write them off as basic! You'll learn how to make challenging and imaginative gadgets like a magic wand that controls lights using hand gestures, a pen-sized controller for music synthesizers, a light strip that dances to the beat of music, and even an LED sash that flashes scrolling text you send from your phone.
Every project includes photos, step-by-step show more directions, colorful circuit diagrams, and the complete code to bring the project to life. As you work your way through the book, you'll pick up adaptable skills that will take your making abilities to the next level. You'll learn how to:
-Design versatile circuits for your own needs
-Build and print a custom printed circuit board
-Create flexible circuits which you can use to make any wearable you dream up
-Turn analog signal into digital data your microcontroller can... show less

Disclaimer: I know John, and got the book for free.

I liked this quite a bit. It reminds me quite a bit of The Lies of Locke Lamora series.

A nice history of Lego and all the different uses for Lego, from scale models to autism therapy.