Discover the power of Black Swan events with this thought-provoking and revolutionary book. Through playful and engaging writing, the author explains why Black Swan events have such massive consequences, despite their perceived improbability. This second edition includes a new essay that provides tools to better understand and navigate the complexity of a Black Swan world.

Second Edition

The Black Swan

Learn how to build a successful business that you can eventually sell without relying too heavily on yourself. John Warrillow warns that the biggest mistake entrepreneurs make is creating a business that doesn't have enough value on its own. To illustrate this, this book follows a fictional small business owner named Alex who can't seem to sell his advertising agency. Follow Alex as he receives advice from an old friend on what it takes to create a business that's teachable, valuable, and repeatable.

Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You

Built to Sell

Discover the hidden beauty and logic of the world through math in How Not to Be Wrong by Jordan Ellenberg. Math isn't just a dull set of rules, but a tool that touches everything we do. With this knowledge, we can see through to the true meaning of information we take for granted, and understand the world in a deeper, more meaningful way. Ellenberg chases mathematical threads through a vast range of time and space, from the everyday to the cosmic, exposing the hard-won insights of the academic community to the layman - minus the jargon. Are you ready to multiply your common sense?

The Power of Mathematical Thinking

How Not to Be Wrong

A vampiric virus is spreading across the world, turning humans into bloodthirsty monsters. Eph Goodweather and his small team from the Center for Disease Control strive to stop this outbreak, but face a war between Old and New World vampires, each vying for total control. With his ex-wife turned and stalking their son, Eph struggles to save those he loves from the invading evil. Guided by a Holocaust survivor and an exterminator, they must combat a terror whose plans are more terrible than anyone first imagined. Will they be able to save humanity from certain doom?

Book Two of the Strain Trilogy

The Fall

Discover first-hand accounts of World War II from German Generals who survived Hitler's Reich. Capt. Liddell Hart, a noted British military strategist and writer, conducts in-depth interviews with the Generals, revealing answers to many long-held questions about the war. Learn about Hitler's strategy, why his Generals never overthrew him, and why he allowed the Dunkirk evacuation. Gain insights into the Red Army from the German perspective, and explore the advantages and disadvantages of dictator-controlled armies. Capt. Liddell Hart's vivid and non-technical language provide a must-read evaluation of the vital military lessons of World War II.

The German Generals Talk

Discover a revolutionary approach to cooking with Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat. Chef and writer Samin Nosrat teaches readers how to master just four elements of cooking – salt, fat, acid, and heat – in order to create delicious meals with any ingredients, anywhere, at any time. With charming narratives, illustrated walkthroughs, and 100 essential recipes, this book demystifies the world of flavor and teaches a new generation of cooks how to confidently make better decisions in the kitchen. With a foreword by Michael Pollan, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat is destined to be a classic – and just might be the last cookbook you’ll ever need.

Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking

Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat

This classic of economics explores the origins of national wealth, covering topics from the division of labor to free markets. Written in the midst of the Industrial Revolution, this book provides timeless insight into the building blocks of economic prosperity.

The Wealth Of Nations

Discover the ultimate insider's guide to screenwriting secrets in this must-read book by a show biz veteran. If you want to sell your script, you need to "save the cat" - and this book will show you how!

Save The Cat! The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need

Discover the truth about selling high-value products or services in this groundbreaking book. Based on over a decade of research across 23 countries, the author dispels common myths about closing, product descriptions, objection handling, and questioning techniques. Learn about the SPIN-selling method and how it can transform your sales process with Situation questions, Problem questions, Implication questions, and Need-payoff questions.

SPIN® -Selling

Explore the fascinating world of evolutionary thought with this classic exposition. The author offers a gene’s eye view of evolution, placing the importance on the units of information that persist, and viewing organisms as vehicles for their replication. This powerful and stylistically brilliant work galvanized the biology community, generating much debate and stimulating whole new areas of research. This 40th anniversary edition includes a new epilogue from the author discussing the continuing relevance of these ideas in evolutionary biology today, as well as the original prefaces and foreword. Join the millions of readers worldwide who have fallen in love with The Selfish Gene.

40th Anniversary Edition (Oxford Landmark Science)

The Selfish Gene

Discover how winners are really just the best quitters in this iconic bestselling business book. Learn how to identify whether a setback is a temporary Dip, or a total dead end, and how to beat the right one to earn profits, glory, and long-term security. With practical advice applicable to all careers and experience levels, this fun little book will help you figure out if you're in a Dip that's worthy of your time, effort, and talents. Winners seek out the Dip - will you?

A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick)

The Dip

A brutal murder leads Detective Ralph Anderson to arrest a beloved coach and family man in Flint City, but the evidence doesn't add up. As the investigation progresses, terrifying truths come to light, leaving everyone wondering: is evil lurking where it's least expected? Stephen King's gripping page-turner will keep you on the edge of your seat until the shocking conclusion.

A Novel

The Outsider

Experience a world within a world where technology and art collide in Neuromancer, a cyberpunk sci-fi masterpiece that rivals the likes of 1984 and Brave New World. Follow Henry Dorsett Case, once the sharpest data-thief in the business, on a dangerous quest to take down a powerful artificial intelligence controlled by ominous business magnates. With award-winning writing and a gripping plot, Neuromancer challenges our assumptions about technology and ourselves, forever changing the landscape of our imaginations.

Neuromancer

This insightful book by Thomas Sowell offers a penetrating analysis of the problems caused by liberalism's misguided principles. The Vision of the Anointed is a thought-provoking critique that highlights the serious consequences of policymakers and intellectuals who promote flawed theories, resulting in social dysfunction in areas such as education, crime, and family breakdown. With evidence-based arguments, Sowell challenges the "politically correct" rhetoric of the anointed elites and exposes the fallacies of their self-righteous assumptions. A must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the failures of modern social policy.

Self-Congratulation as a Basis for Social Policy

The Vision of the Anointed

Discover the mysteries behind understanding human behavior and the mind in this captivating read. Psychologist Nicholas Epley delves into our ability to connect with others and the common mistakes we make along the way. Learn how to improve your relationships, both personal and professional, by gaining a better understanding of the minds of those around you. Mindwise provides insight and wisdom that will revolutionize your thinking about yourself and those you interact with daily.

Why We Misunderstand What Others Think, Believe, Feel, and Want

Mindwise

Exploring the tensions between rationality, morality, and personal identity, this book offers eye-opening insights into our own flawed nature. Derek Parfit challenges common beliefs and argues that it is often rational to act against our own interests and that our morality can be self-defeating. With compelling arguments, he reveals the ways in which we often act wrongly and the disturbing conclusions we must face when considering future generations.

Reasons and Persons

Experience a profound exploration of mortality in this masterpiece on death and dying. Follow the story of a high court judge who has never considered his own mortality, until one day, it confronts him. With artistic genius, Tolstoy delves into the inner turmoil of an unreflective man who faces his truth for the first time. This short novel is a testament to the possibility of spiritual salvation, and a truly absorbing glimpse into the abyss of death.

The Death of Ivan Ilych

This business classic is a practical guide for building an industry-dominating business, written by an experienced team who've helped tens of thousands of executives navigate scaling up their ventures. From the basics of people and strategy, to execution and cash, the book provides updated tools and techniques to align your team and contribute to your company's growth. Learn how to turn your business into a company where customers are doing your marketing and everyone is making money. Scaling Up is a must-read for anyone striving for success in the business world.

How a Few Companies Make It...and Why the Rest Don't (Rockefeller Habits 2.0)

Scaling Up

Experience the sweeping epic of the American West in "Train Dreams" by Denis Johnson. Follow the journey of Robert Grainier, an ordinary man navigating extraordinary times at the start of the 20th century. Faced with the loss of his family, Grainier grapples with a changing world, bringing readers along through his personal hardships and the transformative events that shape America. With evocative and poignant prose, this novella captures the fading essence of a uniquely American way of life.

A Novella

Train Dreams

This eye-opening exposé by a former Economic Hit Man goes behind the scenes of America’s geopolitical crisis, exposing corruption that has fueled instability and anti-Americanism around the globe. Drawing on firsthand accounts, Perkins reveals the secret history of events that have created the current American Empire and offers bold solutions to our biggest problems. From the U.S. military in Iraq to infrastructure development in Indonesia, this book shows how we can work towards a more peaceful and stable world.

Confessions of an Economic Hit Man

Explore the evolution of perceptions and treatment of madness in the West from the late Middle Ages to the 19th century. Michel Foucault traces the transition from madness being a normalized aspect of society to being seen as a threat, resulting in the construction of asylums and social separation.

A History of Insanity in the Age of Reason

Madness and Civilization

Discover the fascinating history of money from early barter systems to present-day paper money in this thought-provoking read. Learn about how gold became the preferred commodity for use as currency and the impact of the gold standard on creating a stable economy. Explore the consequences of governments leaving the gold standard, with insights on why it led to economic problems all over the world. Gain valuable knowledge on market forces of currency and the role of governments in money systems.

What Has Government Done to Our Money?

Discover the management secrets of legendary coach and business executive Bill Campbell in this essential guide. As a mentor to some of the most successful modern entrepreneurs, including Steve Jobs, Larry Page, and Eric Schmidt, Campbell's wisdom has helped create over a trillion dollars in market value. Learn how he built trusting relationships, fostered personal growth, inspired courage, and resolved simmering tensions in fast-moving environments. Based on interviews with over 80 of his closest associates, Trillion Dollar Coach provides a blueprint for creating higher performing and faster moving cultures, teams, and companies.

The Leadership Playbook of Silicon Valley's Bill Campbell

Trillion Dollar Coach

This book details the gripping 13-day Camp David conference where President Jimmy Carter convinced the leaders of Israel and Egypt to sign the first peace treaty in the modern Middle East. Lawrence Wright provides insight into the forces at play in the region and illuminates the issues that have made the problems of the region so intractable. The book also explores the significant role played by Rosalynn Carter and the prominent figures who played a role. This riveting work of history and reportage provides an inside look at how peace is made.

The Dramatic Story of the Struggle for Peace

Thirteen Days in September

"EntreLeadership" by Dave Ramsey is a must-read guide for any aspiring or current business owner. In this informative book, Ramsey shares his secrets on how he turned his start-up into a successful multimillion-dollar company. You'll learn how to inspire and unify your team, manage your finances for ultimate success, and reach every goal you set. Get practical, step-by-step guidance to grow your business where you want it to go. With "EntreLeadership," your team and business will thrive through even the toughest of times.

20 Years of Practical Business Wisdom from the Trenches

EntreLeadership

A bank officer is inexplicably arrested and must defend himself against a charge with no information in The Trial. This existential tale, published posthumously in 1925, delves into the madness of totalitarianism and resonates with chilling truth for generations of readers.

The Trial

Legendary trainer Tim Grover has worked with some of the greatest athletes of all time, like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Dwyane Wade, helping them achieve greatness. And now, in his book Relentless, he's sharing the secrets to success. Grover believes that to be unstoppable, you need to keep going when others give up, thrive under pressure, and never let your emotions make you weak. From trusting your instincts to finding your opponent's weakness, Relentless provides actionable advice for achieving your goals. With previously untold stories and unparalleled insight into the minds of the most successful athletes, this book shows that even the best can get better.

From Good to Great to Unstoppable

Relentless

Explore the significance of the Copernican Revolution in this thought-provoking book for scientists and laymen alike. Thomas S. Kuhn presents a comprehensive analysis of the development of scientific theory, demonstrating how a technical problem can alter our basic thought processes and attitudes. Kuhn blends technical, philosophical, and humanistic elements to provide a perspective on Western man's concept of his relation to the universe and to God. This book is perfect for readers wanting to delve into the evolution of ideas and the curious interplay of hypothesis and experiment at the heart of modern science.

Planetary Astronomy in the Development of Western Thought

The Copernican Revolution

Explore the catastrophic events of the Third Reich, Hitler's thousand-year empire that lasted only 12 years. William L. Shirer's monumental study is the definitive record of this intense time period in human history. With mountains of evidence including testimonies, diaries, transcripts, and private letters, Shirer's work offers unprecedented insight into Hitler's drive to conquer the world. This classic work also covers the US's involvement and Hitler's usage of Mussolini and Japan. A worldwide bestseller, this book is a must-read for those interested in one of the most frightening chapters in human history.

A History of Nazi Germany

The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich

Discover how technological advancements transformed medieval European societies with this insightful book. Lynn White explores the impact of machines and tools on feudalism, introducing factories and a new way of life. Learn about the development of the manorial system, new plows, and crop rotation methods. White highlights the stirrup's significance, which brought long-range cavalry to battles and escalated small-scale conflicts to "shock combat." Discover more inventions such as cannons, flamethrowers, watermills, and reapers, which changed the course of history. Explore a time of significant social change in this fascinating read.

Medieval Technology and Social Change

Learn from Seth Godin, the inventor of countless marketing ideas and phrases, about how real marketing is about connection, empathy, and making a difference. In his book, THIS IS MARKETING, he shares his core marketing wisdom, emphasizing that great marketers don't use consumers to solve their company's problem; they use marketing to solve other people's problems. Discover how to build trust, speak to your audience's narratives, create and release tension, and give people the tools to achieve their goals. It's time to stop confusing social media metrics with true connections and start making the world a better place through powerful marketing grounded in empathy, generosity, and emotional labor.

You Can't Be Seen Until You Learn to See

This Is Marketing

This classic book by John Rawls presents a theory of justice as fairness, offering an alternative to utilitarianism. Rawls revises the original edition to clarify its core ideas, drawing from Rousseau, Kant, Emerson, and Lincoln. He argues that each individual has an inviolable right to justice that cannot be overridden by the needs of society. With its enduring relevance, this book remains a powerful contribution to political thought.

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