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Think Like a Freak: The Authors of Freakonomics Offer to Retrain Your Brain
Explores unconventional approaches to problem-solving and decision-making. The authors encourage readers to challenge conventional wisdom, embrace the power of saying "I don't know", and identify the…
Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago
There There: A novel
The Book includes passages from the prologue and various character sections, exploring themes of Native American identity, history, trauma, urban life, and the experiences of contemporary Native peop…
Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago
The Power of When: Discover Your Chronotype--and the Best Time to Eat Lunch, Ask for a Raise, Have Sex, Write a Novel, Take Your Meds
Explores the concept of chronobiology and its impact on daily life. It introduces four distinct chronotypes—Dolphins, Lions, Bears, and Wolves—suggesting that an individual's genetic predisposition i…
Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago
The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
This Book is an overview of the power of the subconscious mind, arguing that it is the key to achieving happiness, success, and health. The author emphasizes that the subconscious mind responds to be…
Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago
The Duchess of Malfi
Beyond the dramatic text itself, which details the tragic events surrounding the Duchess's secret marriage and the vengeful actions of her brothers, the source also includes substantial introductory …
Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago
BOOK THIEF
Establishes the grim setting of World War II in Germany, where Death encounters a young girl named Liesel Meminger. Liesel's story is one of survival and resilience amidst loss, focusing on her relat…
Published on 7 months ago
The Art of Thinking Clearly
Explores numerous cognitive biases and thinking errors that affect human decision-making. The author, a novelist and entrepreneur, compiles these psychological phenomena after being inspired by Nassi…
Published on 7 months ago
How New York Became American
Examines the evolution of New York City's identity from 1890 to 1924, focusing on how it was presented and perceived as an "American" place. It explores the cultural forces at play, such as reformers…
Published on 7 months ago
How Boards Lead Small Colleges
The authors, drawing on extensive experience with small private colleges, particularly those in rural areas and facing financial challenges, examine the crucial role of boards of trustees in the surv…
Published on 7 months ago
How "American" Is Globalization?
Aarguing that local cultures exhibit significant resistance in areas like language, food preferences, habitation patterns, and social interactions. While acknowledging the ubiquitous presence of Amer…
Published on 7 months ago