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In Creativity, Inc. (2014), Ed Catmull shares his journey from a childhood fascination with animated Disney films to becoming co-founder of Pixar, one of the most successful animation movie studios in Hollywood. The book follows the evolution of Pixar from its beginnings in Lucasfilm to its acquisition by Steve Jobs and its eventual sale to Disney.... Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

The TB12 Method: How to Achieve a Lifetime of Sustained Peak Performance (2017) by Tom Brady, the quarterback of the New England Patriots, is an athletic training manual that reveals the details of Brady’s famously strict personal training regimen, which he uses to complement team training exercise. Developed in close collaboration with Brady’s longtime trainer Alex Guerrero, the TB12 Method is a holistic lifestyle program that incorporates deep tissue work, exercise, nutrition, and brain care. Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

In 1908 Napoleon Hill purportedly met American industrialist Andrew Carnegie. In a series of interviews, Carnegie laid out his secrets to success and charged Hill with seeking further wisdom from other successful individuals including Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and Dr. Elmer Gates....

Naked Economics: Understanding the Dismal Science (2002, 2010) by Charles Wheelan offers a general introduction to the principles of economics. Putting economic principles into practice is often difficult to accomplish because the correct actions for stability and progress are often counterintuitive.

The Wisdom of Finance: Discovering Humanity in the World of Risk and Return (2017) by Mihir Desai looks at the principles of finance through popular culture, life experience, and history. Exploring finance through the lens of the humanities reveals that markets are not divorced from other realms of life. Get this in-depth analysis to learn more.

Robert Wright's Why Buddhism Is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment (2017) considers Buddhism through the lens of evolutionary psychology, a discipline that regards natural selection as the provenance of many mental traits. Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Impact (2000) by Malcolm Gladwell applies the logic of biological contagion to a wide range of social phenomena, such as crime waves, that function similarly to epidemics. The moment when a small-scale pattern gains exponential momentum and transforms into a widespread phenomenon is known in sociology as its Tipping Point.... Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

Killers of the Flower Moon (2017) narrates a series of murders on the Osage reservation in Oklahoma. In the 1920s, members of the Osage tribe were killed as part of a plot to deprive them of their oil wealth. Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Success (2005) by Andy Andrews is a self-help fable that follows the fictional character David Ponder on a journey through time in which historical figures teach him the keys to regaining control of his life. After losing his job as an executive at a chemical plant near Dallas, Ponder can no longer support his wife and ailing 12-year-old daughter. Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate (2014) by Naomi Klein argues that we must act now, both individually and collectively, to cut greenhouse gas emissions. If allowed to grow at the current pace, greenhouse gas emissions will destroy the Earth. Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

Washington's Crossing (2004) by David Hackett Fischer is a narrative history of the events that led to George Washington's crossing of the Delaware on Christmas night in 1776. This bold move, leading to a victory for the Continental Army, was a pivotal moment in the American Revolution. Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

Presence is something we all have, but it's not something we all have ready access to. It comes from believing in ourselves and trusting ourselves. It comes from assigning value to our feelings, values, and abilities. Other people notice it when we have it - whether we're having dinner with friends, going on a first date, interviewing for a job, pitching a product, negotiating a raise, or speaking in front of a group of thousands. When we can speak up in a way that is authentic and poised, we have presence. Presence, in all of these situations, is power.

Confidence is the key to women taking their place alongside men in business, politics, the military, professional sports, and every arena where human potential is rewarded.

Food Rules: An Eater's Manual (2009) is an audiobook compendium of food wisdom that writer Michael Pollan collected, while researching his previous books on eating. This slim volume eschews the scientific jargon of most health-related advice books, and offers simple, clear tips for eating a healthy diet.

Camille Fournier's The Manager's Path (2017) is a management guide for leaders in the technology industry and computer engineers considering moving into management. Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

Greater understanding yields better treatment outcomes. If this premise rings true, this revolutionary new book by Adam McArnold will greatly enhance and improve treatment outcomes. It challenges the traditional clinical approach to treatment by offering a new groundbreaking approach to all the puzzles posed to us by chemical addictions.

Every dog owner's dream is to have an obedient dog who does cool tricks. This book will help you teach your dog to obey you as well as how to do cool tricks! If you are have ever been amazed by how other dog owners can get their dogs to do literally everything they want to do, including having them to sit in the same spot for a long time and getting them to do some amazing tricks, this book has great information for you.

In Our Revolution: A Future to Believe In, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders outlines his career and political ideals. The book includes an autobiographical sketch of his early life, a discussion of his 2016 campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination, and a summary of his views on important national issues. Sanders believes that the wealthy control government institutions and the national media to their own advantage.

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Ronald C. White's American Ulysses: A Life of Ulysses S. Grant is a biography of general, president, and statesman Ulysses S. Grant. During his lifetime, Grant was considered one of the great American leaders, comparable to George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. His reputation has fallen over time, but author Ronald White aims to restore him to his former glory.