Titan: The Life Of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.

By Ron Chernow (1998) Pages: 679, Final verdict: Great-read Hero or thief? What does it take to become the second world's richest historical figure [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_wealthiest_historical_figures]? Titan is the biography of John D. Rockefeller, Sr., one the world's... Read more

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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

By Neil deGrasse Tyson (2017) Pages: 222, Final verdict: Should-read He is the most famous astrophysicist of our time. Face to one of the most famous Internet memes, host of popular TV shows on space and science, and star in some of the most entertaining debates you can find online,... Read more

Science

So Good They Can't Ignore You

By Cal Newport (2012) Pages: 230, Final verdict: Great-read Is following our passion bad advice when choosing a career? Cal Newport believes so. So Good They Can't Ignore You is all about the idea that doing our job right matters more than having the right job. Cal Newport,... Read more

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Sapiens: A brief history of mankind

By Yuval Noah Harari (2011) Pages: 443, Final verdict: Must-read How did our species come to dominate the world? What were the decisive factors that turned insignificant descendants of apes into an intelligent and social species capable of travelling to faraway lands, assert its dominance worldwide, and even adventure into... Read more

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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

By Patrick Lencioni (2002) Pages: 202, Final verdict: Should-read What does it take to make a great team? No matter where you look, from heartened stories of sports teams winning against all odds to Marvel super-hero movies, a strong team is always depicted as the foundation for success. Patrick Lencioni... Read more

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Titan: The Life Of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

So Good They Can't Ignore You

Sapiens: A brief history of mankind

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team