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Thrive
Thrive argues that it’s time for society to stop thinking of success only in terms of money and power, and redefine it altogether. If we wa…
The Knowledge
The Knowledge (2014) is a practical guide to surviving the apocalypse. These blinks explain both how to survive a horrific catastrophe and …
Information Doesn’t Want to Be Free
Information Doesn’t Want to Be Free (2014) is a guide to copyright laws, censorship and the needs of the modern interconnected world. These…
Finish Big
Finish Big (2014) is a guide for how to exit an organization in a way that's healthy and positive for both a business owner and the company…
The First Word
The First Word examines the different theories and viewpoints that have been put forward in the past half a century on the complex topic of…
Getting Better
As pessimists talk of an economic development crisis, author Charles Kenny is optimistic in his assessment that in fact, all over the world…
Spark
Spark (2008) reveals the ways in which exercise improves your health and even your ability to learn, think clearly and cope with stress. Th…
The Orderly Conversation
The Orderly Conversation (2014) is a guide to designing, preparing and delivering a killer presentation. These blinks explain why making a …
Dirty Minds
Dirty Minds (2012) is about the human brain and how it influences our relationships to love and sex. These blinks use neuroscience to expla…
The Wealth of Nations
The Wealth of Nations is a profoundly influential work in the study of economics and examines exactly how nations become wealthy. Adam Smit…
Scaling Down
Scaling Down (2005) will help you understand the impulse to accumulate more things than you actually need, and why, once you’ve acquired th…
The Hidden Life of Trees
Trees are engaged in countless complex cycles and they constantly struggle for water, light and their own survival. This struggle has led t…
Happy City
Happy City (2013) explains how urban planning can help us live healthier and more joyful lives in the big city. From the history of urban s…
The End of College
The End of College (2015) is about the American higher education system. These blinks give a historical overview of how the author sees the…
Selling with Noble Purpose
Selling with Noble Purpose (2013) is about finding the right balance between making money and doing something meaningful with your life. It…