Ashlee Vance takes a long, perhaps too admiring look at Elon Musk, Paypal, Tesla and SpaceX.
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Zero to One
Zero to Oneby Peter Thiel and Blake Masters
Thiel’s Law
Peter Thiel offers his eccentric, yet commonsense perspective on business, monopolies, start-ups and collaboration.
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Our America
Our Americaby Felipe Fernández-Armesto
Hispanic Roots
Professor Felipe Fernández-Armesto presents a Hispanicist's history of North America, starting with the arrival of Christopher Columbus.
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Problem Solving 101
Problem Solving 101by Ken Watanabe
Solve It!
Ken Watanabe’s problem-solving primer for kids became an international bestseller due to its wide-ranging, effective strategies for tackling problems.
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TED Talks
TED Talksby Chris Anderson
Powerful Public Speaking
TED curator Chris Anderson offers a superb, knowledgeable guide for beginner public speakers.
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Black Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Space
Black Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Spaceby Janna Levin
In Pursuit of LIGO
Physics and astronomy professor Janna Levin, PhD provides a surprisingly gripping and suspenseful depiction of the scientific efforts to detect gravitational waves.
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Rising Tides
Rising Tidesby John R. Wennersten and Denise Robbins
Disaster Approaching
Environmental writers John R. Wennersten and Denise Robbins present the definitive overview of climate change – a likely world-defining problem.
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The Inner Life of Animals
The Inner Life of Animalsby Peter Wohlleben
Animal Thought and Emotion
Prolific naturalist author and devout student of nature Peter Wohlleben explores the realms of animal thought, consciousness, emotions and emotional connections.
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IRL
IRLby Chris Stedman
Authenticity Online
Chris Stedman explores the moral and philosophical implications of online communities in terms of personal authenticity and purpose.
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The Pandemic Century
The Pandemic Centuryby Mark Honigsbaum
Epidemics, Outbreaks and Pandemics
Prolific medical historian Mark Honigsbaum provides a chilling, detailed overview of the human experience of pandemics, encompassing plague, flu, SARS and AIDS.
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Trade Is Not a Four-Letter Word
Trade Is Not a Four-Letter Wordby Fred P. Hochberg
A Different Perspective on Global Trade
Former chairman of the Export-Import Bank Fred Hochberg brings an unexpected sense of humor to this surprisingly engaging breakdown of international trade and its consequences for the…
Veteran sportswriter Brett Cyrgalis offers an overview of technological changes sweeping through golf and harkens to golf’s golden moments.
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One Nation Under God
One Nation Under Godby Kevin M. Kruse
Praying for Unity
Princeton University history professor Kevin Kruse traces the history of business, politicians and Christian nationalists working to weave their beliefs into the fabric of American…
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The Genius of Women
The Genius of Womenby Janice Kaplan
No Fear
Bestselling author Janice Kaplan offers an honor roll of accomplished women – fearless geniuses, all.
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The Family Caregiver’s Manual
The Family Caregiver’s Manualby David Levy
Compassionate Care
Attorney and gerontologist David Levy offers a comprehensive actionable manual for anyone with a relative who needs daily care — or will in the future.
