• “We Lead the World in Science, and We Also Lead the World in Opposition to Science”
    Jared Diamond, American historian and anthropologist, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, and UCLA professor, playing piano in the living room of his home in the Bel-Air neighborhood of Los Angeles; photo by Damon Casarez /Redux/laif
    This 13 min. read saves you up to 32 hours
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    “We Lead the World in Science, and We Also Lead the World in Opposition to Science”

    Jared Diamond, world-famous historian of societal crises and collapses, on why “denial” was and is one of America’s society’s biggest problems.

  • Our Most Popular Books
    This minute read saves you up to 58 hours
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    Our Most Popular Books

    Time to highlight some of the most successful titles from our library!

  • Put Kids on a Schedule Similar to What They Had in School
    This 2 min. read saves you up to 6 hours
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    Put Kids on a Schedule Similar to What They Had in School

    Jackie Cisneros, Senior Account Manager / Kids: Enzo (9) and Gianna (4)

  • How to Find Oneself
    This 5 min. read saves you up to 25 hours
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    How to Find Oneself

    During a pandemic. At the age of 50. And without going on a pilgrimage through northern Spain.

  • People First!
    This 6 min. read saves you up to 23 hours
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    People First!

    Why it makes sense to think about the purpose of work.

  • The New New
    This 4 min. read saves you up to 28 hours
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    The New New

    In the last 100 years, the world has become increasingly complex. Now, more than ever, organizations must grasp this complexity and respond to it quickly and appropriately. This new column explains how it works.

  • How Pandemics Change the World
    This 4 min. read saves you up to 37 hours
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    How Pandemics Change the World

    The COVID-19 outbreak will not only have a direct impact on our lives and economies now – the consequences will continue to preoccupy us for several years, if not decades.

  • Don’t Beat Yourself Up When Things Are Not Perfect
    This 2 min. read saves you up to 11 hours
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    Don’t Beat Yourself Up When Things Are Not Perfect

    Ramona Marcionetti, PR and Marketing Manager / Kids: Gion (9 months)

  • Working from Home with Kids
    Working from Home with Kids

    getAbstract parents share their experiences and tips – an introduction

  • The Less Important Things Will Just Have to Wait (Including Laundry)
    This 2 min. read saves you up to 6 hours
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    The Less Important Things Will Just Have to Wait (Including Laundry)

    Anna Wehrt, PR and Communications Manager / Kids: Charlotte (2)