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How to Win at the Sport of Business by Mark Cuban (2011)

Thu, 21 May 2026 21:00:00 +0100

How to Win at the Sport of Business: If I Can Do It, You Can Do It by Mark Cuban (2011)

Author: Mark Cuban
First Published: January 1, 2011
Score: 6/10

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Mark Cuban shares his wealth of experience and business savvy in his first published book, How to Win at the Sport of Business, available now only as an e-book. Using the greatest material from his popular Blog Maverick, he has collected and updated his postings on business and life to provide a catalog of insider knowledge on what it takes to become a thriving entrepreneur. Cuban tells his own rags-to-riches story of how he went from selling powdered milk and sleeping on friends’ couches to owning his own company and becoming a multi-billion dollar success story. His unconventional yet highly effective ideas on how to build a successful business offer entrepreneurs at any stage of their careers a huge edge over their competitors.

Travels by Michael Crichton (1988)

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Travels by Michael Crichton (1988)

Author: Michael Crichton
First Published: January 1, 1988
Score: 7/10

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Often I feel I go to some distant region of the world to be reminded of who I really am. When Michael Crichton – a Harvard-trained physician, bestselling novelist, and successful movie director – began to feel isolated in his own life, he decided to widen his horizons. He tracked wild animals in the jungles of Rwanda. He climbed Kilimanjaro and Mayan pyramids. He trekked across a landslide in Pakistan. He swam amid sharks in Tahiti. Fueled by a powerful curiosity and the need to see, feel, and hear firsthand and close-up, Michael Crichton has experienced adventures as compelling as those he created in his books and films. These adventures – both physical and spiritual – are recorded here in Travels, Crichton’s most astonishing and personal work.

Genesis: Artificial Intelligence, Hope, and the Human Spirit by Henry A. Kissinger, Eric Schmidt and Craig Mundie (2024)

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 22:00:00 +0000

Genesis: Artificial Intelligence, Hope, and the Human Spirit by Henry A. Kissinger, Eric Schmidt and Craig Mundie (2024)

Author: Henry A. Kissinger, Eric Schmidt and Craig Mundie
First Published: November 19, 2024
Score: 6/10

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In his final book, the late Henry Kissinger joins forces with two leading technologists to mount “a profound exploration” (Walter Isaacson) of the epochal challenges and opportunities presented by the revolution in Artificial Intelligence: a breakthrough that dramatically empowers people in all walks of life while also raising urgent questions about the future of humanity.

The Bill Gates Problem by Tim Schwab (2023)

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0100

The Bill Gates Problem by Tim Schwab (2023)

Author: Tim Schwab
First Published: November 14, 2023
Score: 7/10

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A powerful investigation of Bill Gates and the Gates Foundation, showing how he uses philanthropy to exercise enormous political power without accountability

Through his vaunted philanthropy, Bill Gates transformed himself from a tech villain into one of the most admired people on the planet. Even as divorce proceedings and allegations of misconduct have recently tarnished his public image, the beneficence of the Gates Foundation, celebrated for spending billions to save lives around the globe, is taken as a given. But as Tim Schwab shows in this fearless investigation, Gates is still exactly who he was at Microsoft: a bully and monopolist, convinced of his own righteousness and intent on imposing his ideas, his solutions, and his leadership on everyone else. At the core, he is not a selfless philanthropist but a power broker, a clever engineer who has innovated a way to turn extreme wealth into immense political influence—and who has made us believe we should applaud his acquisition of power, not challenge it.

Contas-Poupança - Poupe ainda mais, invista melhor by Pedro Andersson (2018) [PT]

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0100

Contas-Poupança - Poupe ainda mais, invista melhor by Pedro Andersson (2018) [PT]

Author: Pedro Andersson
First Published: September 1, 2018
Score: 7/10

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Quer pagar menos pelo seu crédito à habitação? E ver as suas poupanças renderem mais? Gostaria de aumentar o seu reembolso de IRS? Sabe como garantir uma reforma digna?

POUPE COM INTELIGÊNCIA E INVISTA NO SEU FUTURO Ponha o dinheiro a trabalhar para si, em vez de trabalhar para pagar a outros.

Digital Zettelkasten by David Kadavy (2021)

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0100

Digital Zettelkasten by David Kadavy (2021)

Author: David Kadavy
First Published: May 24, 2021
Score: 6/10

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The Zettelkasten method is the perfect way to harness the power of technology to remember what you read and boost creativity. Invented in the 16th century, and practiced to its fullest extent by a German sociologist who wrote seventy books and hundreds of articles, the Zettelkasten method is exploding in popularity. Writers of all types are discovering that digital tools make the method more powerful than ever, turning your digital life into an “external brain,” or “bicycle for the mind.”

The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll (2018)

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 22:00:00 +0100

The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll (2018)

Author: Ryder Carroll
First Published: October 23, 2018
Score: 8/10

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For years Ryder Carroll tried countless organizing systems, online and off, but none of them fit the way his mind worked. Out of sheer necessity, he developed a method called the Bullet Journal that helped him become consistently focused and effective. When he started sharing his system with friends who faced similar challenges, it went viral. Just a few years later, to his astonishment, Bullet Journaling is a global movement.

Contas Poupança by Pedro Andersson (2016) [PT]

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0100

Contas Poupança by Pedro Andersson (2016) [PT]

Author: Pedro Andersson
First Published: September 1, 2016
Score: 7/10

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Viva melhor com o mesmo dinheiro.

O seu vencimento nunca chega até ao fim do mês? Não tem dinheiro para férias? Tem dificuldade em pagar os seguros e os impostos? Gostava de poder jantar fora mais vezes ? Dê um aumento a si próprio. Aprenda a gerir as suas contas e a poupar dinheiro mantendo ou melhorando o seu nível de vida. Programa líder de audiências na SIC, “Contas-Poupança”, do jornalista Pedro Andersson, ganhou espaço regular também no Expresso e na Visão e dá agora origem a um livro, que reúne os melhores conselhos resultantes de reportagens televisivas nas áreas das finanças pessoais, das dicas de poupança e dos direitos do consumidor.

Cleptopia: Como o Dinheiro Sujo Está a Conquistar o Mundo by Tom Burgis (2020) [PT]

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 07:30:00 +0100

Cleptopia: Como o Dinheiro Sujo Está a Conquistar o Mundo by Tom Burgis (2020) [PT]

Author: Tom Burgis
First Published: September 1, 2020
Score: 7/10

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Cleptopia segue o dinheiro sujo que está a inundar a economia global, a encorajar ditadores e a envenenar as democracias. Do Kremlin a Pequim, do Médio Oriente à Casa Branca, Tom Burgis mostra como os corruptos se estão a unir — e o terrível custo que tem essa união.

The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason (1926)

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000

The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason (1926)

Author: George S. Clason
First Published: January 1, 1926
Score: 5/10

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Beloved by millions, this timeless classic holds the key to all you desire and everything you wish to accomplish. This is the book that reveals the secret to personal wealth.

The Success Secrets of the Ancients— An Assured Road to Happiness and Prosperity

Countless readers have been helped by the famous “Babylonian parables,” hailed as the greatest of all inspirational works on the subject of thrift, financial planning, and personal wealth. In language as simple as that found in the Bible, these fascinating and informative stories set you on a sure path to prosperity and its accompanying joys. Acclaimed as a modern-day classic, this celebrated bestseller offers an understanding of—and a solution to—your personal financial problems that will guide you through a lifetime. This is the book that holds the secrets to keeping your money—and making more.

Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI by Yuval Noah Harari (2024)

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI by Yuval Noah Harari (2024)

Author: Yuval Noah Harari
First Published: September 10, 2024
Score: 8/10

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For the last 100,000 years, we Sapiens have accumulated enormous power. But despite allour discoveries, inventions, and conquests, we now find ourselves in an existential crisis. The world is on the verge of ecological collapse. Misinformation abounds. And we are rushing headlong into the age of AI—a new information network that threatens to annihilate us. For all that we have accomplished, why are we so self-destructive?

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson (2016)

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 22:00:00 +0000

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson (2016)

Author: Mark Manson
First Published: January 1, 2016
Score: 7/10

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In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be “positive” all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people.

For decades, we’ve been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. “Fk positivity,” Mark Manson says. “Let’s be honest, shit is fked and we have to live with it.” In his wildly popular Internet blog, Manson doesn’t sugarcoat or equivocate. He tells it like it is—a dose of raw, refreshing, honest truth that is sorely lacking today. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*k is his antidote to the coddling, let’s-all-feel-good mindset that has infected American society and spoiled a generation, rewarding them with gold medals just for showing up.

Super Mario: How Nintendo Conquered America by Jeff Ryan (2011)

Sun, 19 May 2024 15:30:00 +0100

Super Mario: How Nintendo Conquered America by Jeff Ryan (2011)

Author: Jeff Ryan
First Published: August 1, 2011
Score: 6/10

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The story of Nintendo’s rise and the beloved icon who made it possible

Nintendo has continually set the standard for video game innovation in America, starting in 1981 with a plucky hero who jumped over barrels to save a girl from an ape.

The saga of Mario, the portly plumber who became the most successful franchise in the history of gaming, has plot twists worthy of a video game. Jeff Ryan shares the story of how this quintessentially Japanese company found success in the American market. Lawsuits, Hollywood, die-hard fans, and face-offs with Sony and Microsoft are all part of the drama. Find out about: Mario’s eccentric yet brilliant creator, Shigeru Miyamoto, who was tapped for the job because he was considered expendable; Minoru Arakawa, the son-in-law of Nintendo’s imperious president, who bumbled his way to success; and the unexpected approach that allowed Nintendo to reinvent itself as the gaming system for the nongamer, especially now with the Wii.

The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy (2010)

Sun, 05 May 2024 15:00:00 +0100

The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy (2010)

Author: Darren Hardy
First Published: January 1, 2010
Score: 7/10

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Darren Hardy, publisher and editorial director of Success magazine, presents The Compound Effect, a distillation of the fundamental principles that have guided the most phenomenal achievements in business, relationships, and beyond.

Total Recall by Arnold Schwarzenegger (2012)

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0100

Total Recall by Arnold Schwarzenegger (2012)

Author: Arnold Schwarzenegger
First Published: January 1, 2012
Score: 7/10

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Born in the small city of Thal, Austria, in 1947, Arnold Schwarzenegger moved to Los Angeles at the age of twenty-one. Within ten years, he was a millionaire businessman. After twenty years, he was the world’s biggest movie star. In 2003, he was elected governor of California and a household name around the world.

Chronicling his embodiment of the American Dream, Total Recall covers Schwarzenegger’s high-stakes journey to the United States, from creating the international bodybuilding industry out of the sands of Venice Beach, to breathing life into cinema’s most iconic characters, and becoming one of the leading political figures of our time. Proud of his accomplishments and honest about his regrets, Schwarzenegger spares nothing in sharing his amazing story.

The Universe in a Nutshell by Stephen Hawking (2001)

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000

The Universe in a Nutshell by Stephen Hawking (2001)

Author: Stephen Hawking
First Published: October 6, 2001
Score: 7/10

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Seeking to uncover the holy grail of science, the elusive Theory of Everything that lies at the heart of the cosmos, Professor Stephen Hawking takes us to the cutting edge of theoretical physics. In a realm where truth is often stranger than fiction, he explains in layman’s terms the principles that control our universe.

Accessory to War by Neil deGrasse Tyson and Avis Lang (2018)

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Accessory to War by Neil deGrasse Tyson and Avis Lang (2018)

Author: Neil deGrasse Tyson and Avis Lang
First Published: September 11, 2018
Score: 7/10

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In this fascinating foray into the millennia-long relationship between science and military power, acclaimed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and writer Avis Lang examine how the methods and tools of astrophysics have been enlisted in the service of war. “The overlap is strong, and it’s a two- way street,” say the authors, because the astrophysicists and military planners care about many of the same things: multi- spectral detection, ranging, tracking, imaging, high ground, nuclear fusion, and access to space. Tyson and Lang call it a “curiously complicit” alliance.

Parallel Worlds by Michio Kaku (2013)

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Parallel Worlds by Michio Kaku (2013)

Author: Michio Kaku
First Published: June 18, 2013
Score: 7/10

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In this thrilling journey into the mysteries of our cosmos, best-selling author Michio Kaku takes us on a dizzying ride to explore black holes and time machines, multidimensional space, and most tantalizing of all, the possibility that parallel universes may exist alongside our own.

Kaku skillfully guides us through the latest innovations in string theory and its latest iteration, M-theory, which posits that our universe may be just one in an endless multiverse, a singular bubble floating in a sea of infinite bubble universes. If M-theory is proven correct, we may perhaps finally find an answer to the question, “What happened before the big bang?”

Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson (2023)

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 13:00:00 +0100

Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson (2023)

Author: Walter Isaacson
First Published: September 12, 2023
Score: 7/10

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When Elon Musk was a kid in South Africa, he was regularly beaten by bullies. One day a group pushed him down some concrete steps and kicked him until his face was a swollen ball of flesh. He was in the hospital for a week. But the physical scars were minor compared to the emotional ones inflicted by his father, an engineer, rogue, and charismatic fantasist.

A World Without Email by Cal Newport (2021)

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 15:00:00 +0100

A World Without Email by Cal Newport (2021)

Author: Cal Newport
First Published: March 2, 2021
Score: 8/10

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Modern knowledge workers communicate constantly: their days are defined by a relentless barrage of incoming messages and back-and-forth digital conversations–a state of constant, anxious chatter in which nobody can disconnect, and so nobody has the cognitive bandwidth to perform substantive work. There was a time when these tools felt cutting edge, but current evidence reveals that the “hyperactive hive mind” workflow they helped create has become a productivity disaster, reducing profitability and perhaps even slowing overall economic growth. Equally worrisome, it makes us miserable. Humans are simply not wired for constant digital communication.

The PARA Method by Tiago Forte (2023)

Sat, 19 Aug 2023 17:00:00 +0100

The PARA Method by Tiago Forte (2023)

Author: Tiago Forte
First Published: August 15, 2023
Score: 9/10

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This accessible guide expands upon the “well-written, cogent, and useful” (David Allen, author of Getting Things Done ) bestselling Building a Second Brain with actionable advice on how to improve your digital life in just a few minutes.

Living a modern life requires juggling a ton of information. But we were never taught how to manage this information effectively so that we can find what we need when we need it. In The PARA Method , Tiago Forte outlines a simple and intuitive four-step system that will help us sort all the information flooding our brains into four major categories—Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives—allowing us to manage our commitments while achieving our goals and dreams.

Building a Second Brain by Tiago Forte (2022)

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 21:00:00 +0100

Building a Second Brain by Tiago Forte (2022)

Author: Tiago Forte
First Published: June 14, 2022
Score: 9/10

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A revolutionary approach to enhancing productivity, creating flow, and vastly increasing your ability to capture, remember, and benefit from the unprecedented amount of information all around us.

A For the first time in history, we have instantaneous access to the world’s knowledge. There has never been a better time to learn, to contribute, and to improve ourselves. Yet, rather than feeling empowered, we are often left feeling overwhelmed by this constant influx of information. The very knowledge that was supposed to set us free has instead led to the paralyzing stress of believing we’ll never know or remember enough.

How to Avoid a Climate Disaster by Bill Gates (2021)

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 16:30:00 +0100

How to Avoid a Climate Disaster by Bill Gates (2021)

Author: Bill Gates
First Published: February 16, 2021
Score: 7/10

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Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, shares what he has learnt in over a decade of studying climate change and investing in innovations to address climate problems. He explains how the world can work to build the tools it needs to get to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions - investing in research, inventing new technologies and deploying them quickly at a large scale. Gates is optimistic that the world can prevent the worst impacts of the climate crisis. This is a visionary and inspiring book by one of the world’s most celebrated public figures.

Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport (2019)

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0100

Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport (2019)

Author: Cal Newport
First Published: January 1, 2019
Score: 7/10

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Most of us know that addiction to digital tools is costing us both productivity and peace. But giving them up completely isn’t realistic.

We’re addicted to texting, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter not because we’re stupid or shallow, but because they provide real value in the form of connection, community, affirmation, and information. Instagram is how you see new photos of your school friend’s baby. Texting is how you let your mum know you’re safe in a storm. Twitter is how you hear about breaking news in your industry. But these tools can also disrupt our ability to focus on meaningful work and live fully in the present. Must we choose between one or the other?

Dragons of Eden by Carl Sagan (1977)

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0100

Dragons of Eden by Carl Sagan (1977)

Author: Carl Sagan
First Published: April 12, 1977
Score: 7/10

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Dr Carl Sagan takes us on a great reading adventure, offering his vivid & startling insights into the brains of humans & beasts, the origin of human intelligence, the function of our most haunting legends & their amazing links to recent discoveries.

Until the End of Time by Brian Greene (2020)

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 14:30:00 +0100

Until the End of Time by Brian Greene (2020)

Author: Brian Greene
First Published: February 18, 2020
Score: 7/10

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Brian Greene takes readers on a breathtaking journey from the big bang to the end of time and invites us to ponder meaning in the face of this unimaginable expanse. He shows us how, despite the universe’s tendency toward entropy, remarkable structures form: planets, stars, and galaxies provide islands in a sea of disorder; biochemical mechanisms animate life; neurons, information, and thought give rise to complex consciousness, which in turn creates cultures and their timeless myths and creativity. Through a series of nested stories Greene provides us with a clearer sense of how we came to be, a finer picture of where we are now, and a firmer understanding of where we are headed. Science has proven to be modern society’s greatest source for meaning, and Brian Greene takes us on a grand tour of the universe while always keeping his eye on one central question: What does it all mean?

The Signal and the Noise by Nate Silver (2012)

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 15:00:00 +0000

The Signal and the Noise by Nate Silver (2012)

Author: Nate Silver
First Published: September 27, 2012
Score: 7/10

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Nate Silver built an innovative system for predicting baseball performance, predicted the 2008 election within a hair’s breadth. He solidified his standing as the nation’s foremost political forecaster with his near perfect prediction of the 2012 election. Silver is the founder and editor in chief of FiveThirtyEight.com.

Drawing on his own groundbreaking work, Silver examines the world of prediction, investigating how we can distinguish a true signal from a universe of noisy data. Most predictions fail, often at great cost to society, because most of us have a poor understanding of probability and uncertainty. Both experts and laypeople mistake more confident predictions for more accurate ones. But overconfidence is often the reason for failure. If our appreciation of uncertainty improves, our predictions can get better too. This is the “prediction paradox”: The more humility we have about our ability to make predictions, the more successful we can be in planning for the future.

The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan (2012)

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0000

The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan (2012)

Author: Gary Keller and Jay Papasan
First Published: January 1, 2012
Score: 7/10

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“The One Thing” explains the success habit to overcome the six lies that block our success, beat the seven thieves that steal time, and leverage the laws of purpose, priority, and productivity.

Born a Crime by Trevor Noah (2016)

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100

Born a Crime by Trevor Noah (2016)

Author: Trevor Noah
First Published: November 15, 2016
Score: 7/10

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Trevor Noah is one of the comedy world’s brightest new voices, a light-footed but sharp-minded observer of the absurdities of politics, race, and identity, sharing jokes and insights drawn from the wealth of experience acquired in his relatively young life. As host of The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, he provides viewers in America and around the globe with their nightly dose of biting satire, but here Noah turns his focus inward, giving readers a deeply personal, heartfelt, and humorous look at the world that shaped him.

Dividend Investing for Beginners by G.R. Tiberius (2021)

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 21:00:00 +0100

Dividend Investing for Beginners by G.R. Tiberius (2021)

Author: G.R. Tiberius
First Published: July 20, 2021
Score: 7/10

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Stock Investing For Beginners by John Roberts (2017)

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0100

Stock Investing For Beginners by John Roberts (2017)

Author: John Roberts
First Published: March 18, 2017
Score: 7/10

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A former janitor and gas station attendant in Vermont, who died a few years ago, surprised everyone by leaving an $8 million fortune to his local library and hospital.

What was his secret, everyone wondered? And the answer turned out to be pretty basic. Because, besides being industrious and frugal, which you may have guessed, he had invested in the stock market throughout the years.

Rich Dad Poor Dad (Rich Dad #1) by Robert T. Kiyosaki (1997)

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 15:30:00 +0100

Rich Dad Poor Dad (Rich Dad #1) by Robert T. Kiyosaki (1997)

Author: Robert T. Kiyosaki
First Published: January 1, 1997
Series: Rich Dad Book 1
Score: 7/10

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Rich Dad Poor Dad will Explode the myth that you need to earn a high income to become rich

Challenge the belief that your house is an asset

Show parents why they can’t rely on the school system to teach their kids about money

Galileo and the Science Deniers by Mario Livio (2020)

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0000

Galileo and the Science Deniers by Mario Livio (2020)

Author: Mario Livio
First Published: 2020
Score: 5/10

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An insightful, accessible, and fresh interpretation of the life of Galileo Galilei, one of history’s greatest and most fascinating scientists, that sheds new light on his discoveries and how he was challenged by science deniers—a cautionary tale for our time.

Galileo’s story may be more relevant today than ever before. At present, we face enormous crises—such as the minimization of the dangers of climate change—because the science behind these threats is erroneously questioned or ignored. Galileo encountered this problem 400 years ago. His discoveries, based on careful observations and ingenious experiments, contradicted conventional wisdom and the teachings of the church at the time. Consequently, in a blatant assault on freedom of thought, his books were forbidden by church authorities.

The Art of War by Sun Tzu (-500)

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 22:00:00 +0000

The Art of War by Sun Tzu (-500)

Author: Sun Tzu
First Published: -500
Score: 5/10

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The 13 chapters of The Art of War, each devoted to one aspect of warfare, were compiled by the high-ranking Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher Sun-Tzu. In spite of its battlefield specificity, The Art of War has found new life in the modern age with leaders in fields as wide and far-reaching as world politics, human psychology, and corporate strategy finding valuable insight in its timeworn words.

Origins: Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution by Neil deGrasse Tyson and Donald Goldsmith (2004)

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 18:00:00 +0000

Origins: Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution by Neil deGrasse Tyson and Donald Goldsmith (2004)

Author: Neil deGrasse Tyson and Donald Goldsmith
First Published: September 28th 2004
Score: 5/10

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Our true origins are not just human, or even terrestrial, but in fact cosmic. Drawing on recent scientific breakthroughs and the current cross-pollination among geology, biology, astrophysics, and cosmology, Origins explains the soul-stirring leaps in our understanding of the cosmos. From the first image of a galaxy birth to Spirit Rover’s exploration of Mars, to the discovery of water on one of Jupiter’s moons, coauthors Neil deGrasse Tyson and Donald Goldsmith conduct a galvanizing tour of the cosmos with clarity and exuberance.

Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries by Neil deGrasse Tyson (2006)

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries by Neil deGrasse Tyson (2006)

Author: Neil deGrasse Tyson
First Published: November 1st 2006
Score: 5/10

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Neil deGrasse Tyson has a talent for explaining the mysteries of outer space with stunning clarity and almost childlike enthusiasm. This collection of his essays from Natural History magazine explores a myriad of cosmic topics, from astral life at the frontiers of astrobiology to the movie industry’s feeble efforts to get its images of night skies right.

Joy at Work: Organizing Your Professional Life (Magic Cleaning #3) by Marie Kondō and Scott Sonenshein (2020)

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 18:00:00 +0000

Joy at Work: Organizing Your Professional Life (Magic Cleaning #3) by Marie Kondō and Scott Sonenshein (2020)

Author: Marie Kondō and Scott Sonenshein
First Published: April 7th 2020
Series: Magic Cleaning Book 3
Score: 5/10

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The workplace is a magnet for clutter and mess. Who hasn’t felt drained by wasteful meetings, disorganized papers, endless emails, and unnecessary tasks? These are the modern-day hazards of working, and they can slowly drain the joy from work, limit our chances of career progress, and undermine our well-being. The authors offer stories, studies, and strategies to help you eliminate clutter and make space for work that really matters. They will help you overcome the challenges of workplace mess and enjoy the productivity, success, and happiness that comes with a tidy desk and mind.

Mars: Our Future on the Red Planet by Leonard David (2016)

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Mars: Our Future on the Red Planet by Leonard David (2016)

Author: Leonard David
First Published: October 15th 2016
Score: 5/10

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An inspiring exploration of the establishment of humans on Mars tying into the National Geographic television documentary series Mars. The next frontier in space exploration is Mars, the Red Planet and human habitation of Mars isn’t much farther off. In October 2015, NASA declared Mars an achievable goal; that same season, Ridley Scott and Matt Damons The Martian drew crowds into theaters, grossing over $200 million. Now the National Geographic Channel fast forwards years ahead with Mars, a six-part series documenting and dramatizing the next twenty-five years as humans land on and learn to live on Mars. Following on the visionary success of Buzz Aldrins Mission to Mars and the visual glory of Marc Kaufmans Mars Up Close, this companion book to the Nat Geo series shows the science behind the mission and the challenges awaiting those brave individuals.The book combines science, technology, photography, art, and storytelling, offering what only National Geographic can create. Clear scientific explanations, gorgeous photography from outer space and the planet itself, and dramatic scenes from the television series featuring exquisitely constructed sets made to replicate Mars, make the Mars experience real and provide amazing visuals to savor and return to again and again.

Biography of Resistance: The Epic Battle Between People and Pathogens by Muhammad H. Zaman (2020)

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Biography of Resistance: The Epic Battle Between People and Pathogens by Muhammad H. Zaman (2020)

Author: Muhammad H. Zaman
First Published: April 21st 2020
Score: 5/10

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Award-winning Boston University educator and researcher Muhammad H. Zaman provides a chilling look at the rise of antibiotic-resistant superbugs, explaining how we got here and what we must do to address this growing global health crisis.

In September 2016, a woman in Nevada became the first known case in the U.S. of a person who died of an infection resistant to every antibiotic available. Her death is the worst nightmare of infectious disease doctors and public health professionals. While bacteria live within us and are essential for our health, some strains can kill us. As bacteria continue to mutate, becoming increasingly resistant to known antibiotics, we are likely to face a public health crisis of unimaginable proportions. “It will be like the great plague of the middle ages, the influenza pandemic of 1918, the AIDS crisis of the 1990s, and the Ebola epidemic of 2014 all combined into a single threat,” Muhammad H. Zaman warns.

Thicker Than Water by Tyler Shultz (2020)

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Thicker Than Water by Tyler Shultz (2020)

Author: Tyler Shultz
First Published: August 4th 2020
Score: 5/10

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From the hero whistleblower of the infamous Theranos scam, Thicker than Water is a look at never-before-revealed details behind closed doors at the company, revealing a cautionary tale of corporate bullying, gaslighting, ego, and wealth run amok in Silicon Valley.

Tyler Shultz had been in the workforce for less than a year when he emailed Elizabeth Holmes, his employer and the CEO and founder of Theranos, with concerns that the company’s lab practices were faulty, ignored quality control, and were potentially dangerous to patients. The COO fired back with a dismissive and insulting email, to which Tyler replied: “Consider this my two weeks’ notice.”

How to Build Meaningful Relationships through Conversations by Carol Ann Lloyd (2020)

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 21:00:00 +0100

How to Build Meaningful Relationships through Conversations by Carol Ann Lloyd (2020)

Author: Carol Ann Lloyd
First Published: February 18th 2020
Score: 5/10

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We have conversations every day, but how many of those can be considered effective? The right conversation can help establish strong relationships, solve problems, create new opportunities, and build communities. The right conversation can change everything.

But how does one prepare to have a conversation in an effective way?

The Real Sherlock by Lucinda Hawksley (2019)

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 21:00:00 +0100

The Real Sherlock by Lucinda Hawksley (2019)

Author: Lucinda Hawksley
First Published: May 23rd 2019
Score: 5/10

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Sherlock Holmes is the most portrayed fictional character of all time, and he has been reimagined by actors, playwrights and directors over centuries - but who is the creator behind the detective?

Conan Doyle’s own life was often stranger than fiction, and his most famous characters’ stories and personalities bear more than a passing resemblance to his own life and his closest friends.

The Space Race by Colin Brake, Patrick Chapman, Richard Hollingham, Richard Kurti, Sue Nelson, Helen Quigley and Andrew Mark Sewell (2019)

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 21:00:00 +0100

The Space Race by Colin Brake, Patrick Chapman, Richard Hollingham, Richard Kurti, Sue Nelson, Helen Quigley and Andrew Mark Sewell (2019)

Author: Colin Brake, Patrick Chapman, Richard Hollingham, Richard Kurti, Sue Nelson, Helen Quigley, Andrew Mark Sewell
First Published: July 12th 2019
Score: 5/10

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The 1960s space race captured our imaginations and our dreams. Today’s efforts to revitalize and expand space travel is being driven not just by government agencies such as NASA, but also by visionaries such as Richard Branson (Virgin Galactic), Elon Musk (SpaceX), and Jeff Bezos (Blue Origin).

Caffeine: How Caffeine Created the Modern World by Michael Pollan (2020)

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Caffeine: How Caffeine Created the Modern World by Michael Pollan (2020)

Author: Michael Pollan
First Published: January 30th 2020
Score: 5/10

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Pollan takes us on a journey through the history of the drug, which was first discovered in a small part of East Africa and within a century became an addiction affecting most of the human species. Caffeine, it turns out, has changed the course of human history - won and lost wars, changed politics, dominated economies. What’s more, the author shows that the Industrial Revolution would have been impossible without it. The science of how the drug has evolved to addict us is no less fascinating.

The Science of Sci-Fi: From Warp Speed to Interstellar Travel by Erin Macdonald (2019)

Sat, 01 May 2021 21:00:00 +0100

The Science of Sci-Fi: From Warp Speed to Interstellar Travel by Erin Macdonald (2019)

Author: Erin Macdonald
First Published: November 19th 2019
Score: 5/10

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Science fiction allows listeners to go places they can only dream of seeing—other worlds, distant stars, entirely different galaxies. While not every story is concerned with the hard science behind space travel and other futuristic ventures, fiction can give listeners an amazing insight into what people could be capable of and what people dream of doing.

Malcolm and Me by Ishmael Reed (2020)

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100

Malcolm and Me by Ishmael Reed (2020)

Author: Ishmael Reed
First Published: January 30th 2020
Score: 3/10

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In 1960, Ishmael Reed, then an aspiring young writer, interviewed Malcolm X for a local radio station in Buffalo, New York. The encounter cost Reed his job and changed his life. In Malcolm and Me, Reed, acclaimed author of such classic novels as Mumbo Jumbo and winner of a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship, reveals a side of Malcolm X the public has never seen before, while exploring how the civil rights firebrand influenced his own views on working, living, speaking out, and left a mark on generations of artists and activists.

Bruce Lee: A Life by Matthew Polly (2018)

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Bruce Lee: A Life by Matthew Polly (2018)

Author: Matthew Polly
First Published: January 1st 2018
Score: 7/10

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The first authoritative biography—featuring dozens of rarely seen photographs—of film legend Bruce Lee, who made martial arts a global phenomenon, bridged the divide between Eastern and Western cultures, and smashed long-held stereotypes of Asians and Asian-Americans.

Forty-five years after Bruce Lee’s sudden death at age thirty-two, journalist and bestselling author Matthew Polly has written the definitive account of Lee’s life. It’s also one of the only accounts; incredibly, there has never been an authoritative biography of Lee. Following a decade of research that included conducting more than one hundred interviews with Lee’s family, friends, business associates, and even the actress in whose bed Lee died, Polly has constructed a complex, humane portrait of the icon.

Just Do It by Donald R. Katz (1994)

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Just Do It by Donald R. Katz (1994)

Author: Donald R. Katz
First Published: 1994
Score: 5/10

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The most powerful force in sports is not a football or baseball team. It is a shoe company. Nike is radically changing the way sports, business and popular culture interact.

Donald Katz is an award-winning author with a genius for getting inside places other journalists can’t, and for writing nonfiction with the sweep and drama of a great novel. In his acclaimed bestseller, The Big Store, Katz gained unprecedented access to Sears, America’s retail giant of the past. Now, in Just Do It, Katz has penetrated the company of the future, a dream machine that seeks nothing less than to define culture through the power of sports.

Everybody Lies by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz (2017)

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Everybody Lies by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz (2017)

Author: Seth Stephens-Davidowitz
First Published: May 9th 2017
Score: 7/10

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Blending the informed analysis of The Signal and the Noise with the instructive iconoclasm of Think Like a Freak, a fascinating, illuminating, and witty look at what the vast amounts of information now instantly available to us reveals about ourselves and our world—provided we ask the right questions.

By the end of an average day in the early twenty-first century, human beings searching the internet will amass eight trillion gigabytes of data. This staggering amount of information—unprecedented in history—can tell us a great deal about who we are—the fears, desires, and behaviors that drive us, and the conscious and unconscious decisions we make. From the profound to the mundane, we can gain astonishing knowledge about the human psyche that less than twenty years ago, seemed unfathomable.

Awkward by Ty Tashiro (2017)

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000

Awkward by Ty Tashiro (2017)

Author: Ty Tashiro
First Published: April 25th 2017
Score: 5/10

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In the vein of Quiet and The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth comes this illuminating look at what it means to be awkward—and how the same traits that make us socially anxious and cause embarrassing faux pas also provide the seeds for extraordinary success.

As humans, we all need to belong. While modern social life can make even the best of us feel gawky, for roughly one in five of us, navigating its challenges is consistently overwhelming—an ongoing maze without an exit. Often unable to grasp social cues or master the skills and grace necessary for smooth interaction, we feel out of sync with those around us. Though individuals may recognize their awkward disposition, they rarely understand why they are like this—which makes it hard for them to know how to adjust their behavior.

The Power of Self-Compassion by Laurie J. Cameron (2020)

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 22:10:00 +0000

The Power of Self-Compassion by Laurie J. Cameron (2020)

Author: Laurie J. Cameron
First Published: January 2nd 2020
Score: 5/10

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There’s no denying that life can be difficult. Simply being human means experiencing emotional and physical pain. None of us escapes dealing with pain, failure, and setbacks. But learning how to practice mindful self-compassion can be life-changing. Self-compassion comes from the understanding that every human being suffers, that we all want to be happy, and that this commonality connects us with everyone else.

The Minimalist Way by Erica Layne (2019)

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 22:43:00 +0100

The Minimalist Way by Erica Layne (2019)

Author: Erica Layne
First Published: July 16th 2019
Score: 5/10

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Discover how to apply the minimalist mindset to every aspect of your life by changing the way you think about your home, career, relationships, family, and money. The Minimalist Way will help you take it one step at a time with simple exercises and activities. Ease into minimalism at your own pace and learn how to let go.

The Sentient Machine: The Coming Age of Artificial Intelligence by Amir Husain (2017)

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 21:59:00 +0100

The Sentient Machine: The Coming Age of Artificial Intelligence by Amir Husain (2017)

Author: Amir Husain
First Published: November 21st 2017
Score: 5/10

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The future is now. Acclaimed technologist and inventor Amir Husain explains how we can live amidst the coming age of sentient machines and artificial intelligence—and not only survive, but thrive.

Artificial “machine” intelligence is playing an ever-greater role in our society. We are already using cruise control in our cars, automatic checkout at the drugstore, and are unable to live without our smartphones. The discussion around AI is polarized; people think either machines will solve all problems for everyone, or they will lead us down a dark, dystopian path into total human irrelevance. Regardless of what you believe, the idea that we might bring forth intelligent creation can be intrinsically frightening. But what if our greatest role as humans so far is that of creators?

How We'll Live on Mars by Stephen Petranek (2014)

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:47:00 +0100

How We’ll Live on Mars by Stephen Petranek (2014)

Author: Stephen Petranek
First Published: October 7th 2014
Score: 5/10

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Award-winning journalist Stephen Petranek says humans will live on Mars by 2027. Now he makes the case that living on Mars is not just plausible, but inevitable.

It sounds like science fiction, but Stephen Petranek considers it fact: Within twenty years, humans will live on Mars. We’ll need to. In this sweeping, provocative book that mixes business, science, and human reporting, Petranek makes the case that living on Mars is an essential back-up plan for humanity and explains in fascinating detail just how it will happen.

The Burnout Generation by Anne Helen Petersen (2019)

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 19:59:00 +0100

The Burnout Generation by Anne Helen Petersen (2019)

Author: Anne Helen Petersen
First Published: March 10th 2019
Score: 5/10

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In January 2019, culture writer Anne Helen Petersen set the Internet on fire with her viral BuzzFeed essay diagnosing “millennial burnout”—a chronic state of stress and exhaustion that’s become a “base temperature” for young people today. Now, she continues this generation-defining conversation in a brand-new format, interviewing millennials around the country about their own deeply personal experiences with burnout and the culture that creates it. Listeners will hear about how this issue has affected Petersen’s own life as well as the lives of five very different subjects: Kevin, a musician and Marine veteran; Kate, a first-generation college graduate working to repay her formidable student debt; Haley and Evette, young writers at different career stages in the digital media industry; and John, a pastor and co-founder of a new Baptist church in North Carolina.

Body of Proof by Darrell Brown and Sophie Ellis (2019)

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 21:59:00 +0100

Body of Proof by Darrell Brown and Sophie Ellis (2019)

Author: Darrell Brown and Sophie Ellis
First Published: September 5th 2019
Score: 5/10

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Body of Proof, a true crime podcast, examines the many unanswered questions surrounding the disappearance and death of Suzanne Pilley in Edinburgh in 2010 and the subsequent conviction of David Gilroy. Journalists and TV producers Darrell Brown and Sophie Ellis spent two years investigating the case and spoke exclusively to David Gilroy, who was convicted of murdering Suzanne Pilley and disposing of her body. Sentenced to life in a Scottish prison, Gilroy maintains his innocence. Although police believe they have the right man, key components of the prosecution’s case are missing: there is no body of the victim, no witnesses to the crime, and no physical evidence (no DNA, CCTV video, or murder weapon).

Understanding Complexity by Scott E. Page (2009)

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 21:53:00 +0100

Understanding Complexity by Scott E. Page (2009)

Author: Scott E. Page
First Published: 2009
Score: 5/10

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Recent years have seen the introduction of concepts from the new and exciting field of complexity science that have captivated the attention of economists, sociologists, engineers, businesspeople, and many others. These include tipping points, the sociological term used to describe moments when unique or rare phenomena become more commonplace; the wisdom of crowds, the argument that certain types of groups harness information and make decisions in more effective ways than individuals; six degrees of separation, the idea that it takes no more than six steps to find some form of connection between two random individuals; and emergence, the idea that new properties, processes, and structures can emerge unexpectedly from complex systems.

The Man Who Knew the Way to the Moon by Todd Zwillich (2019)

Mon, 11 May 2020 22:52:00 +0100

The Man Who Knew the Way to the Moon by Todd Zwillich (2019)

Author: Todd Zwillich
First Published: July 4th 2019
Score: 5/10

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The story of John C. Houbolt, an unsung hero of Apollo 11 and the man who showed NASA how to put America on the moon.

Without John C. Houbolt, a junior engineer at NASA, Apollo 11 would never have made it to the moon.

Top NASA engineers on the project, including Werner Von Braun, strongly advocated for a single, huge spacecraft to travel to the moon, land, and return to Earth. It’s the scenario used in 1950s cartoons and horror movies about traveling to outer space.

Einstein's Relativity and the Quantum Revolution by Richard Wolfson (2000)

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 22:57:00 +0100

Einstein’s Relativity and the Quantum Revolution by Richard Wolfson (2000)

Author: Richard Wolfson
First Published: 2000
Score: 7/10

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“It doesn’t take an Einstein to understand modern physics,” says Professor Wolfson at the outset of these twenty-four lectures on what may be the most important subjects in the universe: relativity and quantum physics. Both have reputations for complexity. But the basic ideas behind them are, in fact, simple and comprehensible by anyone. These dynamic and illuminating lectures begin with a brief overview of theories of physical reality starting with Aristotle and culminating in Newtonian or “classical” physics. After that, you’ll follow along as Professor Wolfson outlines the logic that led to Einstein’s profound theory of special relativity and the simple yet far-reaching insight on which it rests. With that insight in mind, you’ll move on to consider Einstein’s theory of general relativity and its interpretation of gravitation in terms of the curvature of space and time.

A Grown-Up Guide to Dinosaurs by Ben Garrod (2019)

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 23:18:00 +0100

A Grown-Up Guide to Dinosaurs by Ben Garrod (2019)

Author: Ben Garrod
First Published: July 4th 2019
Score: 5/10

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Most children go through a dinosaur phase. Learning all the tongue-twisting names, picking favourites based on ferocity, armour, or sheer size. For many kids this love of ‘terrible lizards’ fizzles out at some point between starting and leaving primary school. All those fancy names slowly forgotten, no longer any need for a favourite.

Spaceman by Mike Massimino (2016)

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 05:43:00 +0100

Spaceman by Mike Massimino (2016)

Author: Mike Massimino
First Published: October 4th 2016
Score: 7/10

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to find yourself strapped to a giant rocket that’s about to go from zero to 17,500 miles per hour? Or to look back on Earth from outer space and see the surprisingly precise line between day and night? Or to stand in front of the Hubble Space Telescope, wondering if the emergency repair you’re about to make will inadvertently ruin humankind’s chance to unlock the universe’s secrets? Mike Massimino has been there, and in Spaceman he puts you inside the suit, with all the zip and buoyancy of life in microgravity.

The 3-Day Effect by Florence Williams (2018)

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 22:42:00 +0000

The 3-Day Effect by Florence Williams (2018)

Author: Florence Williams
First Published: September 27th 2018
Score: 4/10

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The 3-Day Effect is a look at the science behind why being in the wild can make us happier, healthier and more creative. Whether it’s rafting down Utah’s Green River, backpacking in Arizona’s wilderness or walking through Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C., scientists are finding that the more exposure humans have to nature, the more they will benefit from reduced anxiety, enhanced creativity and overall well-being. Trek with science journalist Florence Williams as she guides former Iraqi war veterans, sex trafficking survivors, and even a nature hater, on three-day nature excursions to see how the outdoors offers something like a miracle cure for an array of extreme and everyday ailments.

[re-read] Remote by David Heinemeier Hansson and Jason Fried (2013)

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 23:02:00 +0000

[re-read] Remote by David Heinemeier Hansson and Jason Fried (2013)

Author: David Heinemeier Hansson and Jason Fried
First Published: October 29th 2013
Score: 7/10

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The “work from home” phenomenon is thoroughly explored in this illuminating new book from bestselling 37signals founders Fried and Hansson, who point to the surging trend of employees working from home (and anywhere else) and explain the challenges and unexpected benefits. Most important, they show why – with a few controversial exceptions such as Yahoo – more businesses will want to promote this new model of getting things done.

Elizabeth II: Life of a Monarch by Ruth Cowen (2017)

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 23:35:00 +0000

Elizabeth II: Life of a Monarch by Ruth Cowen (2017)

Author: Ruth Cowen
First Published: October 25th 2017
Score: 4/10

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Veteran royal broadcaster Jennie Bond explores the life of Britain’s longest reigning monarch.

Wife, mother and head of state, who is the real Elizabeth? What do the headlines hide? How close to reality are the television interpretations? Once a minor royal, she is now one of the most recognisable women in the world. Admired by many, she has reigned through a period of unprecedented change, steering the monarchy through the end of an empire, public scandals and private losses.

Permanent Record by Edward Snowden (2019)

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 23:19:00 +0000

Permanent Record by Edward Snowden (2019)

Author: Edward Snowden
First Published: August 17th 2019
Score: 7/10

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Edward Snowden, the man who risked everything to expose the US government’s system of mass surveillance, reveals for the first time the story of his life, including how he helped to build that system and what motivated him to try to bring it down.

In 2013, twenty-nine-year-old Edward Snowden shocked the world when he broke with the American intelligence establishment and revealed that the United States government was secretly pursuing the means to collect every single phone call, text message, and email. The result would be an unprecedented system of mass surveillance with the ability to pry into the private lives of every person on earth. Six years later, Snowden reveals for the very first time how he helped to build this system and why he was moved to expose it.

Killer by Nature by Jan Smith (2017)

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 22:16:00 +0000

Killer by Nature by Jan Smith (2017)

Author: Jan Smith
First Published: November 30th 2017
Score: 4/10

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Are we born evil, or do we have evil thrust upon us? This is the eternal question of nature vs nurture at the centre of Killer by Nature, a brand-new psychological thriller from Audible Originals.

Dr. Diane Buckley, a talented freelance forensic psychologist, is drafted in to examine a grisly murder - a body found in a children’s playground. The murder carries all the hallmarks of one of her most famous incarcerated clients, ‘The Playground Killer’ (aka Alfred Dinklage). In a series of intimate 1:1 sessions, Buckley has to race against time to unpick the facts and delve into Dinklage’s often manipulative, complicated mind to understand his past whilst striving to prevent further murders…as someone out there will stop at nothing to complete Dinklage’s work.

The Demon Next Door by Bryan Burrough (2019)

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 22:52:00 +0000

The Demon Next Door by Bryan Burrough (2019)

Author: Bryan Burrough
First Published: 2019
Score: 4/10

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Best-selling author Bryan Burrough (Barbarians at the Gate, Public Enemies, Big Rich) recently made a shocking discovery: The small town of Temple, Texas, where he had grown up, had harbored a dark secret. One of his high school classmates, Danny Corwin, was a vicious serial killer who had raped and mutilated six women, murdering three of them. Yet the town had denied all early signs of the radical evil that was growing within Corwin. What had led the local media to ignore his early rapes? Why had the local Presbyterian Church tried to shield him from prison? Why had local law enforcement been unable to solve and prosecute his murders as they continued?

Life 3.0 by Max Tegmark (2017)

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 22:25:00 +0000

Life 3.0 by Max Tegmark (2017)

Author: Max Tegmark
First Published: 2017
Score: 6/10

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How will Artificial Intelligence affect crime, war, justice, jobs, society and our very sense of being human? The rise of AI has the potential to transform our future more than any other technology–and there’s nobody better qualified or situated to explore that future than Max Tegmark, an MIT professor who’s helped mainstream research on how to keep AI beneficial.

Victorian Secrets by John Woolf and Nick Baker (2018)

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 22:16:00 +0100

Victorian Secrets by John Woolf and Nick Baker (2018)

Author: John Woolf and Nick Baker
First Published: 2018
Score: 4/10

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Step right up, step right up and don’t be shy—welcome to Victorian Secrets. Over 12 fascinating episodes, Stephen Fry explores the weird and worrying ways of Victorian Britain through true accounts delving deep into a period of time we think we know, to discover an altogether darker reality.

Origin Story by David Christian (2018)

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 21:50:00 +0100

Origin Story by David Christian (2018)

Author: David Christian
First Published: 2018
Score: 5/10

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How did we get from the Big Bang to today’s staggering complexity, in which seven billion humans are connected into networks powerful enough to transform the planet? And why, in comparison, are our closest primate relatives reduced to near-extinction?

Big History creator David Christian gives the answers in a mind-expanding cosmological detective story told on the grandest possible scale. He traces how, during eight key thresholds, the right conditions have allowed new forms of complexity to arise, from stars to galaxies, Earth to homo sapiens, agriculture to fossil fuels. This last mega-innovation gave us an energy bonanza that brought huge benefits to mankind, yet also threatens to shake apart everything we have created.

Power Moves by Adam M. Grant (2019)

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 22:22:00 +0100

Power Moves by Adam M. Grant (2019)

Author: Adam M. Grant
First Published: January 3rd 2019
Score: 5/10

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Navigating the new landscape of power with Mary Barra (GM), Stewart Butterfield (Slack), Satya Nadella (Microsoft), Sheryl Sandberg (Facebook), Eric Schmidt (Google/Alphabet), David Solomon (Goldman Sachs), Ellen Stofan (NASA), and two dozen other leaders, thinkers, and luminaries.

Power is changing. Private corner offices and management by decree are out, as is unquestioned trust in the government and media. These former pillars of traditional power have been replaced by networks of informed citizens who collectively wield more power over their personal lives, employers, and worlds than ever before.

Twain's Feast by Nick Offerman (2018)

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 23:06:00 +0100

Twain’s Feast by Nick Offerman (2018)

Author: Nick Offerman
First Published: 2018
Score: 4/10

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Mark Twain, beloved American writer, performer, and humorist, was a self-proclaimed glutton. With the help of a chef and some friends, Nick Offerman presents the story of Twain’s life through the lens of eight of Mark Twain’s favorite foods. As we explore these foods’ role in Samuel Clemens’ life, we also discover a surprising culinary and ecological history of America. The biggest celebrity of his time, Twain was a witness to a transforming country, and with historian and writer Andy Beahrs as a guide, Beahrs and Offerman take documentary excursions across America, illuminating each dish and bringing to life a broad sampling of Twain’s writing. Twain’s Feast is a rollicking information-packed journey into the rich culinary history of America, with the sharp eye and unmistakable wit of Mark Twain himself.

The Future of Humanity by Michio Kaku (2018)

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 22:21:00 +0100

The Future of Humanity by Michio Kaku (2018)

Author: Michio Kaku
First Published: 2018
Score: 7/10

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Human civilization is on the verge of spreading beyond Earth. More than a possibility, it is becoming a necessity: whether our hand is forced by climate change and resource depletion or whether future catastrophes compel us to abandon Earth, one day we will make our homes among the stars.

World-renowned physicist and futurist Michio Kaku explores in rich, accessible detail how humanity might gradually develop a sustainable civilization in outer space. With his trademark storytelling verve, Kaku shows us how science fiction is becoming reality: mind-boggling developments in robotics, nanotechnology, and biotechnology could enable us to build habitable cities on Mars; nearby stars might be reached by microscopic spaceships sailing through space on laser beams; and technology might one day allow us to transcend our physical bodies entirely.

Out of My Mind by Alan Arkin (2018)

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 22:24:00 +0100

Out of My Mind by Alan Arkin (2018)

Author: Alan Arkin
First Published: December 6th 2018
Score: 3/10

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Alan Arkin, one of the most beloved and accomplished actors of our time, reveals a side of himself not often shown on stage or screen.

Like many teenagers, 16-year-old Alan Arkin had it all figured out. Then came young adulthood, and with it a wave of doubt so strong it caused him to question everything he thought he knew about himself and the world. Ever skeptical and full of questions, Arkin embarked on a spiritual journey to find something—anything—to believe in. An existential crisis in his 30s led him to the study of Eastern philosophy. Soon he began opening himself to the possibility that there was more to life than what he had simply seen, heard, or been taught.

21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari (2018)

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 20:50:00 +0100

21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari (2018)

Author: Yuval Noah Harari
First Published: August 30th 2018
Score: 7/10

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From the author of the multimillion copy best seller Sapiens.

Sapiens showed us where we came from. Homo Deus looked to the future. 21 Lessons for the 21st Century explores the present.

How can we protect ourselves from nuclear war, ecological cataclysms and technological disruptions? What can we do about the epidemic of fake news or the threat of terrorism? What should we teach our children?

Just Six Numbers by Martin J. Rees (1999)

Sun, 31 Mar 2019 22:37:00 +0100

Just Six Numbers by Martin J. Rees (1999)

Author: Martin J. Rees
First Published: 1999
Series: The Science Masters Series
Score: 5/10

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How did a single genesis event create billions of galaxies, black holes, stars and planets? How did atoms assemble—here on earth, and perhaps on other worlds—into living beings intricate enough to ponder their origins? What fundamental laws govern our universe?

This book describes new discoveries and offers remarkable insights into these fundamental questions. There are deep connections between stars and atoms, between the cosmos and the microworld. Just six numbers, imprinted in the big bang, determine the essential features of our entire physical world. Moreover, cosmic evolution is astonishingly sensitive to the values of these numbers. If any one of them were untuned, there could be no stars and no life. This realization offers a radically new perspective on our universe, our place in it, and the nature of physical laws.

Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou (2018)

Sun, 27 Jan 2019 18:15:00 +0000

Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou (2018)

Author: John Carreyrou
First Published: May 21st 2018
Score: 7/10

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The full inside story of the breathtaking rise and shocking collapse of a multibillion-dollar startup, by the prize-winning journalist who first broke the story and pursued it to the end in the face of pressure and threats from the CEO and her lawyers.

In 2014, Theranos founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes was widely seen as the female Steve Jobs: a brilliant Stanford dropout whose startup “unicorn” promised to revolutionize the medical industry with a machine that would make blood tests significantly faster and easier. Backed by investors such as Larry Ellison and Tim Draper, Theranos sold shares in a fundraising round that valued the company at $9 billion, putting Holmes’s worth at an estimated $4.7 billion. There was just one problem: The technology didn’t work.

The Art of Invisibility by Kevin Mitnick (2017)

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 18:22:00 +0000

The Art of Invisibility by Kevin Mitnick (2017)

Author: Kevin Mitnick
First Published: February 14th 2017
Score: 7/10

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The world’s most famous hacker reveals the secrets on how citizens and consumers can stay connected and on the grid safely and securely by using cloaking and counter-measures in today’s age of Big Brother and big data.

Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies by Nick Bostrom (2014)

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 22:04:00 +0000

Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies by Nick Bostrom (2014)

Author: Nick Bostrom
First Published: July 3rd 2014
Score: 6/10

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Superintelligence asks the questions: What happens when machines surpass humans in general intelligence? Will artificial agents save or destroy us? Nick Bostrom lays the foundation for understanding the future of humanity and intelligent life. The human brain has some capabilities that the brains of other animals lack. It is to these distinctive capabilities that our species owes its dominant position. If machine brains surpassed human brains in general intelligence, then this new superintelligence could become extremely powerful - possibly beyond our control. As the fate of the gorillas now depends more on humans than on the species itself, so would the fate of humankind depend on the actions of the machine superintelligence.

Jingle Bell Pop by John Seabrook (2018)

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 20:21:00 +0000

Jingle Bell Pop by John Seabrook (2018)

Author: John Seabrook
First Published: December 6th 2018
Score: 3/10

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It seems like every year, the holiday season arrives earlier and earlier. Before Halloween’s ghosts and ghouls have even had their chance to come out of the shadows, sleigh bells and ribbons begin to materialize at the mall and towering tinsel-tinged trees appear in our living rooms. But the most telltale sign of the arrival of yuletide festivities is the unceasingly merry melody of the seasonal songbook, from “Silent Night” to “Santa Baby.” Love them or loathe them, these holiday earworms are here to stay. But how do these songs endure for decades? And why are there so few contemporary Christmas carols?In this holly jolly Audible Original, New York Times bestselling author and New Yorker columnist John Seabrook uncovers the mysteries of the holiday music machine, exploring how these hits were made and why they’ve dominated the soundwaves each and every winter. From the mid-century reign of songwriter Johnny Marks (“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”) to the manufactured musical nostalgia of modern holiday hits like “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” Seabrook, alongside a cast of singers, songwriters, and producers, reveals the untold stories behind the songs that have us rockin’ around the Christmas tree year after year.

Cosmos by Carl Sagan (1980)

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 21:50:00 +0100

Cosmos by Carl Sagan (1980)

Author: Carl Sagan
First Published: 1980
Score: 9/10

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Cosmos is one of the bestselling science books of all time. In clear-eyed prose, Sagan reveals a jewel-like blue world inhabited by a life form that is just beginning to discover its own identity and to venture into the vast ocean of space. Featuring a new Introduction by Sagan’s collaborator, Ann Druyan, and a new Foreword by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, Cosmos retraces the fourteen billion years of cosmic evolution that have transformed matter into consciousness, exploring such topics as the origin of life, the human brain, Egyptian hieroglyphics, spacecraft missions, the death of the Sun, the evolution of galaxies, and the forces and individuals who helped to shape modern science.

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (0180)

Sun, 29 Jul 2018 20:49:00 +0100

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (0180)

Author: Marcus Aurelius
First Published: 0180
Score: 5/10

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Written in Greek, without any intention of publication, by the only Roman emperor who was also a philosopher, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180) offer a remarkable series of challenging spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe.

Ranging from doubt and despair to conviction and exaltation, they cover such diverse topics as the nature of moral virtue, human rationality, divine providence, and Marcus’ own emotions.

West Cork by Sam Bungey and Jennifer Forde (2018)

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 21:11:00 +0100

West Cork by Sam Bungey and Jennifer Forde (2018)

Author: Sam Bungey and Jennifer Forde
First Published: February 8th 2018
Score: 5/10

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This much we do know: Sophie Toscan du Plantier was murdered days before Christmas in 1996, her broken body discovered at the edge of her property near the town of Schull in West Cork, Ireland. The rest remains a mystery.

Gripping, yet ever elusive, join the real-life hunt for answers in the year’s first not-to-be-missed, true-crime series. Investigative journalist, Sam Bungey, and documentarian, Jennifer Forde, guide listeners through the brutal, unsolved murder and the tangled web of its investigation, while introducing an intricate cast of characters, a provocative prime suspect, and a recovering community whose story begs to be heard.

Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing (1959)

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 22:54:00 +0100

Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing (1959)

Author: Alfred Lansing
First Published: January 1st 1959
Score: 5/10

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This is a new reading of the thrilling account of one of the most astonishing feats of exploration and human courage ever recorded.

In August of 1914, the British ship Endurance set sail for the South Atlantic. In October 1915, still half a continent away from its intended base, the ship was trapped, then crushed in the ice. For five months, Sir Ernest Shackleton and his men, drifting on ice packs, were castaways in one of the most savage regions of the world.

Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism by Fumio Sasaki (2015)

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 22:26:00 +0100

Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism by Fumio Sasaki (2015)

Author: Fumio Sasaki
First Published: June 12th 2015
Score: 5/10

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Fumio Sasaki is not an enlightened minimalism expert or organizing guru like Marie Kondo—he’s just a regular guy who was stressed out and constantly comparing himself to others, until one day he decided to change his life by saying goodbye to everything he didn’t absolutely need. The effects were remarkable: Sasaki gained true freedom, new focus, and a real sense of gratitude for everything around him. In Goodbye, Things Sasaki modestly shares his personal minimalist experience, offering specific tips on the minimizing process and revealing how the new minimalist movement can not only transform your space but truly enrich your life. The benefits of a minimalist life can be realized by anyone, and Sasaki’s humble vision of true happiness will open your eyes to minimalism’s potential.

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson (2017)

Sun, 01 Apr 2018 20:08:00 +0100

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson (2017)

Author: Neil deGrasse Tyson
First Published: May 2nd 2017
Score: 7/10

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What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There’s no better guide through these mind-expanding questions than acclaimed astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson.

But today, few of us have time to contemplate the cosmos. So Tyson brings the universe down to Earth succinctly and clearly, with sparkling wit, in digestible chapters consumable anytime and anywhere in your busy day. While waiting for your morning coffee to brew, or while waiting for the bus, the train, or the plane to arrive, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry will reveal just what you need to be fluent and ready for the next cosmic headlines: from the big bang to black holes, from quarks to quantum mechanics, and from the search for planets to the search for life in the universe.

Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow by Yuval Noah Harari (2016)

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 21:10:00 +0100

Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow by Yuval Noah Harari (2016)

Author: Yuval Noah Harari
First Published: September 8th 2016
Score: 7/10

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Yuval Noah Harari, author of the critically-acclaimed New York Times bestseller and international phenomenon Sapiens, returns with an equally original, compelling, and provocative book, turning his focus toward humanity’s future, and our quest to upgrade humans into gods.

Over the past century humankind has managed to do the impossible and rein in famine, plague, and war. This may seem hard to accept, but, as Harari explains in his trademark style—thorough, yet riveting—famine, plague and war have been transformed from incomprehensible and uncontrollable forces of nature into manageable challenges. For the first time ever, more people die from eating too much than from eating too little; more people die from old age than from infectious diseases; and more people commit suicide than are killed by soldiers, terrorists and criminals put together. The average American is a thousand times more likely to die from binging at McDonalds than from being blown up by Al Qaeda.

So Good They Can't Ignore You by Cal Newport (2012)

Sun, 18 Feb 2018 18:14:00 +0000

So Good They Can’t Ignore You by Cal Newport (2012)

Author: Cal Newport
First Published: January 1st 2012
Score: 7/10

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In this eye-opening account, Cal Newport debunks the long-held belief that “follow your passion” is good advice.

Not only is the cliché flawed-preexisting passions are rare and have little to do with how most people end up loving their work-but it can also be dangerous, leading to anxiety and chronic job hopping.

Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us by Seth Godin (2008)

Thu, 18 Jan 2018 22:26:00 +0000

Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us by Seth Godin (2008)

Author: Seth Godin
First Published: October 16th 2008
Score: 5/10

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A tribe is any group of people, large or small, who are connected to one another, a leader, and an idea. For millions of years, humans have been seeking out tribes, be they religious, ethnic, economic, political, or even musical (think of the Deadheads). It’s our nature.

Now the Internet has eliminated the barriers of geography, cost, and time. All those blogs and social networking sites are helping existing tribes get bigger. But more important, they’re enabling countless new tribes to be born - groups of ten or ten thousand or ten million who care about their iPhones, or a political campaign, or a new way to fight global warming.

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari (2011)

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 23:17:00 +0000

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari (2011)

Author: Yuval Noah Harari
First Published: January 1st 2011
Score: 9/10

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How did our species succeed in the battle for dominance? Why did our foraging ancestors come together to create cities and kingdoms? How did we come to believe in gods, nations and human rights; to trust money, books and laws; and to be enslaved by bureaucracy, timetables and consumerism? And what will our world be like in the millennia to come?

The Butterfly Effect by Jon Ronson (2017)

Sun, 12 Nov 2017 22:19:00 +0000

The Butterfly Effect by Jon Ronson (2017)

Author: Jon Ronson
First Published: July 26th 2017
Score: 3/10

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From best-selling writer Jon Ronson and the executive producer behind the TED Radio Hour and Invisibilia, Audible Originals presents a new seven-episode series, The Butterfly Effect with Jon Ronson.

[Contains explicit content] Free for a limited time, hear the story of what happened when the tech industry gave the world what it wanted: free porn. Lives were mangled. Fortunes were made. All for your pleasure. Follow writer and narrator Jon Ronson as he uncovers our web of desire.

Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World by Adam M. Grant (2016)

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 22:06:00 +0100

Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World by Adam M. Grant (2016)

Author: Adam M. Grant
First Published: February 2nd 2016
Score: 7/10

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The #1 national bestseller and New York Times bestseller that examines how people can champion new ideas—and how leaders can fight groupthink

With Give and Take, Adam Grant not only introduced a landmark new paradigm for success but also established himself as one of his generation’s most compelling and provocative thought leaders. In Originals he again addresses the challenge of improving the world, but now from the perspective of becoming original: choosing to champion novel ideas and values that go against the grain, battle conformity, and buck outdated traditions. How can we originate new ideas, policies, and practices without risking it all?

Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Malone Scott (2017)

Sat, 05 Aug 2017 22:59:00 +0100

Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Malone Scott (2017)

Author: Kim Malone Scott
First Published: March 14th 2017
Score: 7/10

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From the time we learn to speak, we’re told that if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. While this advice may work for everyday life, it is, as Kim Scott has seen, a disaster when adopted by managers.

Scott earned her stripes as a highly successful manager at Google and then decamped to Apple, where she developed a class on optimal management. She has earned growing fame in recent years with her vital new approach to effective management, the “radical candor” method.

The Autobiography of Black Hawk by Black Hawk (1833)

Sat, 29 Apr 2017 00:51:00 +0100

The Autobiography of Black Hawk by Black Hawk (1833)

Author: Black Hawk
First Published: 1833
Score: 3/10

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This story is told in the words of a tragic figure in American history: a hook-nosed, hollow-cheeked old Sauk warrior who lived under four flags while the Mississippi Valley was being wrested from his people.

The author is Black Hawk himself - once pursued by an army whose members included Captain Abraham Lincoln and Lieutenant Jefferson Davis. Perhaps no Indian ever saw so much of American expansion or fought harder to prevent that expansion from driving his people to exile and death. He knew Zebulon Pike, William Clark, Henry Schoolcraft, George Catlin, Winfield Scott, and such figures in American government as President Andrew Jackson and Secretary of State Lewis Cass. He knew Chicago when it was a cluster of log houses around a fort, and he was in St. Louis the day the American flag went up and the French flag came down. He saw crowds gather to cheer him in Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York - and to stone the driver of his carriage in Albany - during a fantastic tour sponsored by the government. And at last he dies in 1838, bitter in the knowledge that he had led men, women, and children of his tribe to slaughter on the banks of the Mississippi.

Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson (2011)

Sun, 02 Apr 2017 22:48:00 +0100

Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson (2011)

Author: Walter Isaacson
First Published: October 1st 2011
Score: 7/10

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From the author of the best-selling biographies of Benjamin Franklin and Albert Einstein, this is the exclusive biography of Steve Jobs.

Based on more than 40 interviews with Jobs conducted over two years - as well as interviews with more than a hundred family members, friends, adversaries, competitors, and colleagues - Walter Isaacson has written a riveting story of the roller-coaster life and searingly intense personality of a creative entrepreneur whose passion for perfection and ferocious drive revolutionized six industries: personal computers, animated movies, music, phones, tablet computing, and digital publishing.

I'm Feeling Lucky by Douglas Edwards (2011)

Thu, 02 Mar 2017 22:00:00 +0000

I’m Feeling Lucky by Douglas Edwards (2011)

Author: Douglas Edwards
First Published: January 1st 2011
Score: 5/10

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Comparing Google to an ordinary business is like comparing a rocket to an Edsel. No academic analysis or bystander’s account can capture it. Now Doug Edwards, Employee Number 59, offers the first inside view of Google, giving listeners a chance to fully experience the bizarre mix of camaraderie and competition at this phenomenal company.

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up (Magic Cleaning #1) by Marie Kondō (2011)

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 22:26:00 +0000

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up (Magic Cleaning #1) by Marie Kondō (2011)

Author: Marie Kondō
First Published: January 15th 2011
Series: Magic Cleaning Book 1
Score: 7/10

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This best-selling guide to decluttering your home from Japanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo takes readers step-by-step through her revolutionary KonMari Method for simplifying, organizing, and storing.

Japanese organizational consultant Marie Kondo takes tidying to a whole new level, promising that if you properly declutter your home once, you’ll never have to do it again. Whereas most methods advocate a room-by-room or little-by-little approach, the KonMari Method’s category-by-category, all-at-once prescription leads to lasting results. In fact, none of Kondo’s clients have been repeat customers (and she still has a three-month waiting list of new customers!). With detailed guidance for every type of item in the household, this quirky little manual from Japan’s newest lifestyle phenomenon will help readers clear their clutter and enjoy the unique magic of a tidy home–and the calm, motivated mindset it can inspire.

Essentialism by Greg McKeown (2011)

Mon, 16 Jan 2017 21:48:00 +0000

Essentialism by Greg McKeown (2011)

Author: Greg McKeown
First Published: December 31st 2011
Score: 8/10

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Have you ever found yourself stretched too thin at home or at work?

Do you simultaneously feel both overworked and underutilized?

Do you often feel busy but not productive, like you’re always in motion, but never getting anywhere?

Do you feel like your time is constantly being hijacked by other people’s priorities and agendas?

Have you ever said “yes” to something simply to please and then resented it afterwards?

Always Looking Up by Michael J. Fox (2008)

Sun, 08 Jan 2017 22:24:00 +0000

Always Looking Up by Michael J. Fox (2008)

Author: Michael J. Fox
First Published: September 1st 2008
Score: 4/10

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There are many words to describe Michael J. Fox: Actor. Husband. Father. Activist. But readers of Always Looking Up will soon add another to the list: Optimist. Michael writes about the hard-won perspective that helped him see challenges as opportunities. Instead of building walls around himself, he developed a personal policy of engagement and discovery: an emotional, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual outlook that has served him throughout his struggle with Parkinson’s disease. Michael’s exit from a very demanding, very public arena offered him the time-and the inspiration-to open up new doors leading to unexpected places. One door even led him to the center of his own family, the greatest destination of all. The last ten years, which is really the stuff of this book, began with such a loss: my retirement from Spin City. I found myself struggling with a strange new dynamic: the shifting of public and private personas. I had been Mike the actor, then Mike the actor with PD. Now was I just Mike with PD Parkinson’s had consumed my career and, in a sense, had become my career. But where did all of this leave Me? I had to build a new life when I was already pretty happy with the old one..

Remote by David Heinemeier Hansson and Jason Fried (2013)

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 19:34:00 +0000

Remote by David Heinemeier Hansson and Jason Fried (2013)

Author: David Heinemeier Hansson and Jason Fried
First Published: October 29th 2013
Score: 7/10

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The “work from home” phenomenon is thoroughly explored in this illuminating new book from bestselling 37signals founders Fried and Hansson, who point to the surging trend of employees working from home (and anywhere else) and explain the challenges and unexpected benefits. Most important, they show why – with a few controversial exceptions such as Yahoo – more businesses will want to promote this new model of getting things done.

The Most Wonderful Tales of the Year (2016)

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 19:34:00 +0000

The Most Wonderful Tales of the Year (2016)

First Published: December 6th 2016
Score: 3/10

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Here at Audible, we know just how much of an impact a voice can have on a story - taking simple words and filling them with elation, wonderment, tragedy, or pure satisfaction. We rely on our narrators every day to bring our favorite stories and characters to life - to introduce us to new authors and genres, or even to a new (perhaps longer) commute. And though our narrators are the best story tellers in the business, it’s usually someone else’s that they’re telling.

Bye Bye Banks? by James Haycock (2015)

Tue, 29 Nov 2016 22:32:00 +0000

Bye Bye Banks? by James Haycock (2015)

Author: James Haycock
First Published: June 29th 2015
Score: 5/10

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Tech companies have disrupted retailing, media, transit and travel. Now the retail banking business model looks set to be transformed too.

In Bye Bye Banks? James Haycock and Shane Richmond describe these startups, and to which areas of the banking industry they are laying siege. It shows that this assault is already well underway and that many incumbents are poised to be displaced, diminished and disintermediated. It draws on extensive research and on-and-off the record interviews with senior executives in some of the biggest banks.

Deep Work by Cal Newport (2016)

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 22:29:00 +0100

Deep Work by Cal Newport (2016)

Author: Cal Newport
First Published: January 5th 2016
Score: 8/10

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One of the most valuable skills in our economy is becoming increasingly rare. If you master this skill, you’ll achieve extraordinary results.

Deep work is the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task. It’s a skill that allows you to quickly master complicated information and produce better results in less time. Deep work will make you better at what you do and provide the sense of true fulfillment that comes from craftsmanship. In short, deep work is like a super power in our increasingly competitive twenty-first century economy. And yet, most people have lost the ability to go deep-spending their days instead in a frantic blur of e-mail and social media, not even realizing there’s a better way.

In the Plex by Steven Levy (2011)

Fri, 09 Sep 2016 23:12:00 +0100

In the Plex by Steven Levy (2011)

Author: Steven Levy
First Published: April 12th 2011
Score: 5/10

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Few companies in history have ever been as successful and as admired as Google, the company that has transformed the Internet and become an indispensable part of our lives. How has Google done it? Veteran technology reporter Steven Levy was granted unprecedented access to the company, and in this revelatory book he takes listeners inside Google headquarters - the Googleplex - to explain how Google works.

Ghost in the Wires by Kevin Mitnick (2011)

Fri, 15 Jul 2016 23:04:00 +0100

Ghost in the Wires by Kevin Mitnick (2011)

Author: Kevin Mitnick
First Published: August 15th 2011
Score: 6/10

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If they were a hall of fame or shame for computer hackers, a Kevin Mitnick plaque would be mounted the near the entrance. While other nerds were fumbling with password possibilities, this adept break-artist was penetrating the digital secrets of Sun Microsystems, Digital Equipment Corporation, Nokia, Motorola, Pacific Bell, and other mammoth enterprises. His Ghost in the Wires memoir paints an action portrait of a plucky loner motivated by a passion for trickery, not material game. (P.S. Mitnick’s capers have already been the subject of two books and a movie. This first-person account is the most comprehensive to date.)

Getting Things Done by David Allen (2001)

Tue, 10 May 2016 22:49:00 +0100

Getting Things Done by David Allen (2001)

Author: David Allen
First Published: 2001
Score: 10/10

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With first-chapter allusions to martial arts, “flow,” “mind like water,” and other concepts borrowed from the East (and usually mangled), you’d almost think this self-helper from David Allen should have been called Zen and the Art of Schedule Maintenance.

Not quite. Yes, Getting Things Done offers a complete system for downloading all those free-floating gotta-do’s clogging your brain into a sophisticated framework of files and action lists–all purportedly to free your mind to focus on whatever you’re working on. However, it still operates from the decidedly Western notion that if we could just get really, really organized, we could turn ourselves into 24/7 productivity machines. (To wit, Allen, whom the New Economy bible Fast Company has dubbed “the personal productivity guru,” suggests that instead of meditating on crouching tigers and hidden dragons while you wait for a plane, you should unsheathe that high-tech saber known as the cell phone and attack that list of calls you need to return.)

Elon Musk by Ashlee Vance (2015)

Sun, 21 Feb 2016 23:03:00 +0000

Elon Musk by Ashlee Vance (2015)

Author: Ashlee Vance
First Published: March 3rd 2015
Score: 7/10

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South African born Elon Musk is the renowned entrepreneur and innovator behind PayPal, SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity. Musk wants to save our planet; he wants to send citizens into space, to form a colony on Mars; he wants to make money while doing these things; and he wants us all to know about it. He is the real-life inspiration for the Iron Man series of films starring Robert Downey Junior.

No Easy Day by Mark Owen and Kevin Maurer (2012)

Thu, 26 Nov 2015 23:21:00 +0000

No Easy Day by Mark Owen and Kevin Maurer (2012)

Author: Mark Owen and Kevin Maurer
First Published: September 4th 2012
Score: 5/10

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For the first time anywhere, the first-person account of the planning and execution of the Bin Laden raid from a Navy Seal who confronted the terrorist mastermind and witnessed his final moment

From the streets of Iraq to the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips in the Indian Ocean, and from the mountaintops of Afghanistan to the third floor of Osama Bin Laden’s compound, operator Mark Owen of the U.S. Naval Special Warfare Development Group — commonly known as SEAL Team Six — has been a part of some of the most memorable special operations in history, as well as countless missions that never made headlines.

Public Parts by Jeff Jarvis (2011)

Wed, 26 Aug 2015 23:00:00 +0100

Public Parts by Jeff Jarvis (2011)

Author: Jeff Jarvis
First Published: January 1st 2011
Score: 5/10

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A journalist and visionary internet optimist’s compelling argument for increased openness online in the digital age.

The Wealthy Barber by David H. Chilton (1989)

Fri, 06 Feb 2015 23:36:00 +0000

The Wealthy Barber by David H. Chilton (1989)

Author: David H. Chilton
First Published: 1989
Score: 6/10

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David Chilton’s popular The Wealthy Barber is a good starting point for anyone who wants to construct a personal financial plan. Many people are so scared of dealing with their money that they don’t do anything at all–only to suffer for it over the long haul. Chilton shows that planning is simple and you don’t have be a whiz kid to set yourself on the route to financial security. “When I finally learned the basics of financial planning, I couldn’t believe how straightforward they were. It’s just common sense,” is the overarching message.

The Everything Store by Brad Stone (2013)

Sun, 03 Aug 2014 22:41:00 +0100

The Everything Store by Brad Stone (2013)

Author: Brad Stone
First Published: 2013
Score: 7/10

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The definitive story of Amazon.com, one of the most successful companies in the world, and of its driven, brilliant founder, Jeff Bezos. Amazon.com started off delivering books through the mail. But its visionary founder, Jeff Bezos, wasn’t content with being a bookseller. He wanted Amazon to become the everything store, offering limitless selection and seductive convenience at disruptively low prices. To do so, he developed a corporate culture of relentless ambition and secrecy that’s never been cracked. Until now. Brad Stone enjoyed unprecedented access to current and former Amazon employees and Bezos family members, giving readers the first in-depth, fly-on-the-wall account of life at Amazon. Compared to tech’s other elite innovators–Jobs, Gates, Zuckerberg–Bezos is a private man. But he stands out for his restless pursuit of new markets, leading Amazon into risky new ventures like the Kindle and cloud computing, and transforming retail in the same way Henry Ford revolutionized manufacturing. THE EVERYTHING STORE will be the revealing, definitive biography of the company that placed one of the first and largest bets on the Internet and forever changed the way we shop and read.

The Art of Deception by Kevin Mitnick (2001)

Sun, 08 Jun 2014 23:56:00 +0100

The Art of Deception by Kevin Mitnick (2001)

Author: Kevin Mitnick
First Published: January 1st 2001
Score: 6/10

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The world’s most infamous hacker offers an insider’s view of the low-tech threats to high-tech security Kevin Mitnick’s exploits as a cyber-desperado and fugitive form one of the most exhaustive FBI manhunts in history and have spawned dozens of articles, books, films, and documentaries. Since his release from federal prison, in 1998, Mitnick has turned his life around and established himself as one of the most sought-after computer security experts worldwide. Now, in The Art of Deception, the world’s most notorious hacker gives new meaning to the old adage, “It takes a thief to catch a thief.”

What Would Google Do? by Jeff Jarvis (2009)

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:56:00 +0100

What Would Google Do? by Jeff Jarvis (2009)

Author: Jeff Jarvis
First Published: 2009
Score: 5/10

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A bold and vital book that asks and answers the most urgent question of today: What Would Google Do?

In a book that’s one part prophecy, one part thought experiment, one part manifesto, and one part survival manual, internet impresario and blogging pioneer Jeff Jarvis reverse-engineers Google—the fastest-growing company in history—to discover forty clear and straightforward rules to manage and live by. At the same time, he illuminates the new worldview of the internet generation: how it challenges and destroys, but also opens up vast new opportunities. His findings are counterintuitive, imaginative, practical, and above all visionary, giving readers a glimpse of how everyone and everything—from corporations to governments, nations to individuals—must evolve in the Google era.