Thomas Vernon
Thomas Vernon is a professional engineering geologist from Newcastle, Australia now living in Houston, Texas. He is the author of The Most Interesting Person in the Room: A brief guide to understanding the world. Thomas's writing career started in the academic field focusing on engineering and geological academic journal entries, financial reports, and business proposals. He is a multi-disciplinary professional, with a commerce degree from the University of Swinburne, Melbourne, an engineering...See more
Thomas Vernon is a professional engineering geologist from Newcastle, Australia now living in Houston, Texas. He is the author of The Most Interesting Person in the Room: A brief guide to understanding the world. Thomas's writing career started in the academic field focusing on engineering and geological academic journal entries, financial reports, and business proposals. He is a multi-disciplinary professional, with a commerce degree from the University of Swinburne, Melbourne, an engineering degree from the University of New South Wales, Sydney, and a geology degree from the University of Newcastle, Newcastle. His successful professional career has enabled him to travel the world, working in various industries. These adventures and experiences have transformed his writing to now focus on reference, humor, and general knowledge genres. Thomas effectively blends the technical world of science and technology into general knowledge and trivia style literature. Thomas shares his writing and curious findings on the website www.themostinterestingperson.net and its related social media accounts. Thomas and his wife Stephenie also share their travels and adventures through their combined social media account Birds of Adventure. See less
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Thomas Vernon book reviews
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The Most Interesting Person in the Room: A brief guide to understanding the world
Widen Your Horizon!
by Fred, Mar 11, 2021
Such an excellent book that widens your horizons and to think differently. I highly highly recommend it. There are many information and insights that you will appreciate. It is a simply written book. ... Read More
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The Most Interesting Person in the Room: A brief guide to understanding the world
Addictive and fascinating
Addictive and fascinating. Something to dip into from time to time, but genuinely addictive. I love books like this! I love how it can twist everything you know and tell you everything you have been ... Read More
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The Most Interesting Person in the Room: A brief guide to understanding the world
This is a gimmick book--but a great one.
by Amy, Dec 16, 2020
This is a gimmick book--but a great one. If you love knowing things, and love being amazed, then this book is for you. A funny, enlightening book about facts you thought you knew but it turns out you ... Read More