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The Time Paradox
Time matters. Most of us are slaves to time, whether we’re planning, multitasking, postponing or making to-do lists. But it’s our attitude …
The Genius of Birds
The Genius of Birds (2016) is all about the incredible intellect of these winged creatures. These blinks explain the many ways birds displa…
The Managed Heart
The Managed Heart (1983) is the seminal sociological text that introduced the concept of emotional labor. These blinks reveal how we adjust…
Small is Beautiful
Small is Beautiful (1973) is a collection of essays by renowned British economist E. F. Schumacher outlining his critique of the Western ec…
Fast Food Nation
Fast Food Nation shows how the fast food industry has massive consequences on many other aspects of our lives, including our education, hea…
Bounce
In Bounce (2011), Matthew Syed explores the origins of outstanding achievements in fields like sports, mathematics and music. He argues tha…
Merchants of Doubt
Merchants of Doubt (2011) examines some of the world’s major scientific debates on topics including the environment, smoking and nuclear we…
Everything I Know
As the title suggests, Everything I Know (2013) is a collection of what author Paul Jarvis knows, after having worked as an in-demand web d…
The Righteous Mind
The Righteous Mind (2012) explores how moral decisions are made, concluding that moral judgments stem from intuitions, not logic. The autho…
Double Double
Double Double (2011) gives you the keys to unlock powerful growth in your business. These blinks will coach you, from effectively defining …
The World Until Yesterday
The World Until Yesterday explores the lessons modern humans can learn from the primitive hunter-gatherer societies that roamed the earth b…
Why We Get Fat
Why We Get Fat (2010) explains why certain types of carbohydrates are the main reason we get fat. The book not only shows why people gain w…
The Way of the SEAL
The Way of the SEAL draws upon the experience of Navy SEALs to outline the principles that enable them to cultivate mental toughness and ex…
Most Likely to Succeed
Most Likely to Succeed (2015) takes a close look at the current state of the US education system and its failure to prepare the next genera…
The War on Journalism
The War on Journalism (2015) explores the challenges journalists face while seeking the truth amid increasing state control and private sec…