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How to Be a Stoic
In How to Be a Stoic (2018), philosopher Massimo Pigliucci explores how the ancient philosophy of Stoicism can guide us toward a good life.…
Stillness Is the Key
Stillness Is the Key (2019) shows us the importance of stillness – the ability to think clearly, avoid distraction, conquer impulses and fi…
Crippled
Crippled (2019) examines the treatment of disabled people in Britain’s “age of austerity,” which began in 2010 during David Cameron’s time …
Onward
Onward (2018) explains how educators can cope better with adversity so that they and their students can thrive in the classroom. Filled wit…
Lawyers, Liars and the Art of Storytelling
Lawyers, Liars and the Art of Storytelling (2016) reveals the unexpected relationship between screenwriting and the art of presenting a leg…
Happiness
Happiness (2007) guides you toward a state of true happiness. Many people today falsely believe that happiness comes from ephemeral things …
Inheritance
Inheritance (2014) is proof that you don’t need to be a scientist to understand the importance of your genetics. These blinks explain how y…
Smart People Should Build Things
Smart People Should Build Things explores the dangerous consequences of top students’ career choices in the United States, and offers pract…
The Almost Nearly Perfect People
In The Almost Nearly Perfect People (2014), Danish resident Michael Booth takes us on a journey through the continent (and beyond) in an at…
A Woman of No Importance
A Woman of No Importance (2019) sheds light on the shadowy world of wartime espionage and the career of one of the Allies’ most effective s…
The Facebook Effect
The Facebook Effect reveals the inside story of social media site Facebook: its modest origins, its meteoric rise and its continued dominan…
The Founder’s Dilemmas
The Founder’s Dilemmas (2013) reveals exactly what it takes to become the founder of a start-up company. Drawn from the author’s research a…
Millennial Money Makeover
Millennial Money Makeover (2019) is essential reading for millennials who want to get a grip on their finances. In this accessible guide to…
The Power of Less
The Power of Less introduces Leo Babauta’s ideal of productive minimalism. His approach focuses mainly on the development of good habits as…
The American Presidency
The American Presidency (2007) offers an introduction to the US presidency and the unique role each president must play in world politics. …