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The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable
by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
A study of the role of randomness in life, and how it can lead to unexpected events.
A black swan is a highly improbable event with three principal characteristics: It is unpredictable; it carries a massive impact; and, after the fact, we concoct an explanation that makes it appear ... (Goodreads)
Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future
by Peter Thiel
A guide to launching a startup, exploring the power of entrepreneurship.
If you want to build a better future, you must believe in secrets. The great secret of our time is that there are still uncharted frontiers to explore and new inventions to create. In Zero to One, ... (Goodreads)
AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order
by Kai-Fu Lee
A look at the AI revolution and its impact on society, economy, and geopolitics, with a focus on China and Silicon Valley.
Dr. Kai-Fu Lee—one of the world’s most respected experts on AI and China—reveals that China has suddenly caught up to the US at an astonishingly rapid and unexpected pace. In AI Superpowers, Kai-Fu ... (Goodreads)
Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products
by Nir Eyal
A guide to creating products that form habits, using psychology and technology to keep users coming back.
How do successful companies create products people can’t put down? Why do some products capture widespread attention while others flop? What makes us engage with certain products out of sheer habit? ... (Goodreads)
Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder
by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
An exploration of how disorder and chaos can lead to strength and resilience.
From the bestselling author of The Black Swan and one of the foremost philosophers of our time, Nassim Nicholas Taleb, a book on how some systems actually benefit from disorder. In The Black Swan ... (Goodreads)
Thinking, Fast and Slow
by Daniel Kahneman
An exploration of the two systems of the mind, and how they influence decision-making.
In the highly anticipated Thinking, Fast and Slow , Kahneman takes us on a groundbreaking tour of the mind and explains the two systems that drive the way we think. System 1 is fast, intuitive, and ... (Goodreads)
Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers
by Timothy Ferriss
Strategies and insights from top performers to help you reach your fullest potential.
The latest groundbreaking tome from Tim Ferriss, the #1, New York Times, best-selling author of, The 4-Hour Workweek,.,, From the author:, , “For the last two years, I’ve interviewed more than 200 ... (Goodreads)
Homo Deus: A History of Tomorrow
by Yuval Noah Harari
An exploration of humanity's future, and the potential paths of our species.
Yuval Noah Harari, author of the critically-acclaimed, New York Times, bestseller and international phenomenon, Sapiens, returns with an equally original, compelling, and provocative book, turning ... (Goodreads)
The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers
by Ben Horowitz
A practical guide to navigating the challenges of building and leading a successful business, with insights from a seasoned entrepreneur.
Ben Horowitz, cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz and one of Silicon Valley's most respected and experienced entrepreneurs, offers essential advice on building and running a startup—practical wisdom for ... (Barnes & Noble)
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion
by Robert B. Cialdini
An analysis of the psychology of persuasion and how to use it to influence people.
Influence, the classic book on persuasion, explains the psychology of why people say "yes"—and how to apply these understandings. Dr. Robert Cialdini is the seminal expert in the rapidly expanding ... (Goodreads)
Economics in One Lesson: The Shortest & Surest Way to Understand Basic Economics
by Henry Hazlitt
Exploring the principles of economics, helping readers gain a better understanding of the subject.
A million copy seller, Henry Hazlitt’s Economics in One Lesson is a classic economic primer. But it is also much more, having become a fundamental influence on modern “libertarian” economics of the ... (Goodreads)
In the Plex: How Google Thinks, Works, and Shapes Our Lives
by Steven Levy
An inside look at the history, culture, and technology behind Google, the world's most powerful search engine and tech giant.
Written with full cooperation from top management, including cofounders Sergey Brin and Larry Page, this is the inside story behind Google, the most successful and most admired technology company of ... (Goodreads)
Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies
by Jared Diamond
Tracing the origins of human civilizations through the lens of geography, technology, and biology.
"Diamond has written a book of remarkable scope ... one of the most important and readable works on the human past published in recent years." Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and a national bestseller: ... (Goodreads)
Work Rules!: Insights from Inside Google That Will Transform How You Live and Lead
by Laszlo Bock
An inside look at Google's unique workplace culture, providing insights on how to create a happier and more productive office.
From the visionary head of Google's innovative People Operations comes a groundbreaking inquiry into the philosophy of work-and a blueprint for attracting the most spectacular talent to your business ... (Goodreads)
Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future
by Ashlee Vance
A revealing look into the life and accomplishments of tech innovator Elon Musk.
Elon Musk, the entrepreneur and innovator behind SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity, sold one of his internet companies, PayPal, for $1.5 billion. Ashlee Vance captures the full spectacle and arc of the ... (Goodreads)
The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever
by Michael Bungay Stanier
Strategies for effective leadership, emphasizing the power of asking questions.
Look for Michael’s new book,, The Advice Trap, which focuses on taming your Advice Monster so you can stay curious a little longer and change the way you lead forever. In Michael Bungay Stanier's The ... (Barnes & Noble)
Ghost in the Wires: My Adventures as the World's Most Wanted Hacker
by Kevin D. Mitnick
True story of an infamous hacker's journey of escape and evasion, eventually leading to his arrest and imprisonment.
If they were a hall of fame or shame for computer hackers, a Kevin Mitnick plaque would be mounted the near the entrance. While other nerds were fumbling with password possibilities, this adept ... (Goodreads)
Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience
by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
An exploration of the concept of 'flow' and how it can be used to enhance optimal experience.
Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's investigations of "optimal experience" have revealed that what makes an experience genuinely satisfying is a state of consciousness called flow. During flow, ... (Goodreads)
Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain
by David Eagleman
Uncovering the complex inner workings of the mind, exploring the neuroscience of identity and decision-making.
If the conscious mind—the part you consider you—accounts for only a tiny fraction of the brain’s function, what is all the rest doing? This is the question that David Eagleman—renowned neuroscientist ... (Goodreads)
Skin in the Game: The Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life
by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Taleb argues that people should have "skin in the game" when making decisions that affect others, and that asymmetries in risk and reward can lead to negative consequences.
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Black Swan, a bold new work that challenges many of our long-held beliefs about risk and reward, politics and religion, finance and personal ... (Goodreads)
Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story
by Arnold Schwarzenegger
A biographical account of Arnold Schwarzenegger's life, from humble beginnings to becoming a Hollywood icon.
In his signature larger-than-life style, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Total Recall is a revealing self-portrait of his illustrious, controversial, and truly unique life. The greatest immigrant success ... (Barnes & Noble)
Capitalism and Freedom
by Milton Friedman
Analysis of economic policies and their effects on individual liberty.
Selected by the Times Literary Supplement as one of the "hundred most influential books since the war" How can we benefit from the promise of government while avoiding the threat it poses to ... (Goodreads)
How Google Works
by Eric Schmidt
Exploring the secrets of the world's most successful tech giant, offering insight into its inner workings.
Both Eric Schmidt and Jonathan Rosenberg came to Google as seasoned Silicon Valley business executives, but over the course of a decade they came to see the wisdom in Coach John Wooden's observation ... (Goodreads)
The Talent Code: Unlocking the Secret of Skill in Sports, Art, Music, Math, and Just About Everything Else
by Daniel Coyle
Unlocking the mysteries of developing skill and talent through the science of myelin.
What is the secret of talent? How do we unlock it? This groundbreaking work provides readers with tools they can use to maximize potential in themselves and others.,Whether you’re coaching soccer or ... (Barnes & Noble)
The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels
by Michael D. Watkins
Practical advice for new leaders on how to navigate their first three months in a role.
Since its original release, The First 90 Days has become the bestselling globally acknowledged bible of leadership and career transitions. In this updated and expanded 10th anniversary edition, ... (Goodreads)
Reminiscences of a Stock Operator
by Edwin Lefèvre
A classic financial story, recounting the life and trading success of a Wall Street stock market master.
The book can be divided into three parts: , In his 2008 book,, The Age of Turbulence, , Alan Greenspan called the book "a font of investing wisdom" and noted that quotes from the book such as "bulls ... (Wikipedia)
This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate
by Naomi Klein
Examination of global capitalism's role in exacerbating climate change and potential solutions.
Forget everything you think you know about global warming. It's not about carbon—it's about capitalism. The good news is that we can seize this crisis to transform our failed economic system and ... (Goodreads)
Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions
by Brian Christian
Exploring the relationship between computers and human thinking to help us make better decisions.
A fascinating exploration of how insights from computer algorithms can be applied to our everyday lives, helping to solve common decision-making problems and illuminate the workings of the human mind ... (Goodreads)
A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy
by William B. Irvine
A practical guide to applying Stoic philosophy in modern life, offering techniques for finding joy and tranquility in the face of adversity.
One of the great fears many of us face is that despite all our effort and striving, we will discover at the end that we have wasted our life. In A Guide to the Good Life , William B. Irvine plumbs ... (Goodreads)
Business Model Generation
by Alexander Osterwalder
A guide to crafting business models and creating new sources of value.
Business Model Generation is a practical, inspiring handbook for anyone striving to improve a business model or craft a new one. 1) Change the way you think about business models Business Model ... (Goodreads)
