Łukasz Bromirski 
real internet architecture
a very interesting read to check out, especially if you’re used to books written by networking vendors. this one offers a different perspective on the Internet — a mix of academic insight and practical with real-world examples. it’s a short book, but it does a great job of clearly (and practically) explaining key elements of how the Internet is structured. using a kind of “geological” language, it explores concepts like abstraction layers and protocol stacking. it’s a quick read, and I can easily imagine that even someone with very little prior knowledge could come away with a solid understanding — and appreciation — of the Internet’s architecture. in fact, after reading it carefully, you’ll probably be able to relate to various parts of our everyday online world with technical accuracy, without needing to get deep into configuration details. that’s a pretty digestible level for non-network engineers. :)
Clement Cavadore
Marco d'Itri 
