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101 Creative Problem Solving Techniques: The Handbook of New Ideas for Business

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A practical guide for fostering business innovation. The author argues that because of the accelerating pace of global change, companies must master c...

100 Great Time Management Ideas

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A comprehensive guide to enhancing personal productivity and professional effectiveness. The text identifies time as a critical resource that requires...

The Feiner Points of Leadership: The 50 Basic Laws That Will Make People Want to Perform Better for You

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Argues that effective leadership is not defined by "heroic" solo actions or grand strategy, but by the mastery of interpersonal relationships and the ...

10X Your Leadership Impact: ELEVATE YOUR LEADERSHIP FOR EXPONENTIAL IMPACT AND GROWTH

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It details ten core strategies, including the adoption of bold visions, the embodiment of actionable principles, and the cultivation of high emotional...

Think Again: How to Reason and Argue

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Examines the destructive rise of political polarization and the subsequent decay of civil discourse. He argues that modern society has fallen into a c...

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: A Fable About Fulfilling Your Dreams And Reaching Your Destiny

10 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A fable centered on a high-powered lawyer who undergoes a spiritual transformation after a near-fatal heart attack. Following his recovery, the protag...

Cashvertising: How to Use More Than 100 Secrets of Ad-Agency Psychology to Make BIG MONEY Selling Anything to Anyone

09 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A practical guide to consumer psychology in marketing. The author argues that effective advertising is not about creativity or entertainment, but rath...

HBR's 10 Must Reads on Leadership (with featured article "What Makes an Effective Executive,"

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The collection emphasizes that while management focuses on maintaining order and complexity through planning and budgeting, leadership is a distinct s...

HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing Yourself (with bonus article "How Will You Measure Your Life?"

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A comprehensive guide for professionals aiming to enhance their personal and organizational effectiveness. The primary text, written by Peter Drucker,...

Leadership: All You Need To Know 2nd edition

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A book that blends academic research with practical business insights. The authors argue that leadership is a critical competitive advantage that func...

The Leader Who Had No Title: A Modern Fable on Real Success in Business and in Life

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A fictional narrative to teach professional and personal growth. The story follows Blake Davis, a veteran struggling with trauma and apathy, who finds...

This Is What America Looks Like: My Journey from Refugee to Congresswoman

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Chronicles her evolution from a Somali refugee to a United States Congresswoman. The narrative begins with her childhood in Mogadishu, detailing the e...

Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time

03 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Offers twenty-one strategies to improve productivity and eliminate procrastination. The central metaphor encourages readers to "eat the frog" by tackl...

Napoleon Hill's Golden Rules: The Lost Writings by Hill, Napoleon

02 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explore the transformative power of human potential by examining how heredity and environment shape an individual's character. The text distinguishes ...

Positive Intelligence: Why Only 20% of Teams and Individuals Achieve Their True Potential AND HOW YOU CAN ACHIEVE YOURS

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A framework developed by Shirzad Chamine to measure and improve the mind's ability to act as an ally rather than an enemy. Central to this system is t...

Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Argues that truly influential leaders and organizations succeed by focusing on their core purpose rather than just their products. He introduces The G...

The Richest Man in Babylon

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Utilizes ancient parables to teach modern wealth management. Set in the historical prosperity of Babylon, the narrative follows characters like Arkad,...

Rules of Work, Expanded Edition, The: A Definitive Code for Personal Success (Richard Templar's Rules)

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A professional development guide designed to help employees navigate the unspoken social and behavioral codes of the corporate world. The text emphasi...

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A unique approach to home organization that prioritizes mindset over manual technique. The text explains that true order is achieved by tidying all at...

Five Minds for the Future

26 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In Five Minds for the Future, psychologist Howard Gardner identifies five cognitive and social capacities essential for success in an increasingly com...

Little Gray Dress

25 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The narrative itself centers on Emi Harrison, a protagonist facing wedding-related mishaps, including a disastrous bridesmaid dress fitting and a shoc...

Living in Flow: The Science of Synchronicity and How Your Choices Shape Your World

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the interconnected concepts of flow and synchronicity. The author argues that meaningful coincidences are not merely random but are influence...

Living with Itch: A Patient's Guide (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A comprehensive exploration of chronic itching from both medical and personal perspectives. The book, published by Johns Hopkins University Press, cov...

Living with Lymphoma: A Patient's Guide (Johns Hopkins Press Health Books)

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Provides an extensive guide for individuals living with lymphoma, offering detailed insights into the disease's biology, various classifications, and ...

Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A comprehensive guide to understanding and managing rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It covers the physiological aspects of RA, including joint involvement ...

Living in Death’s Shadow: Family Experiences of Terminal Care and Irreplaceable Loss

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the multifaceted experiences of families caring for terminally ill loved ones. Drawing on numerous memoirs, it examines the historical evolut...

Living Safely, Aging Well: A Guide to Preventing Injuries at Home

19 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A comprehensive resource for injury prevention specifically tailored for older adults and their caregivers. It meticulously details various age-relate...

Living with HHT: Understanding and Managing Your Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)

18 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A vital guide for individuals and families affected by HHT. It meticulously details the nature of HHT, explaining its hereditary (genetic) basis, its ...

Llewellyn's 2023 Sun Sign Book: Horoscopes for Everyone

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Offers detailed forecasts for each of the twelve zodiac signs. It begins by introducing the author, Alice DeVille, and provides guidance on how to use...

Llewellyn's Complete Book of Lucid Dreaming: A Comprehensive Guide to Promote Creativity, Overcome Sleep Disturbances & Enhance Health

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explores lucid dreaming, defining it as the conscious awareness of being in a dream and highlighting its potential for personal growth and transformat...

Lobbyists and the Making of US Tariff Policy, 1816-1861 (Studies in Early American Economy and Society from the Library Company)

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the history of US tariff policy from 1816 to 1861, focusing on the influence of lobbying efforts. It details how manufacturing interests, par...

Locating Medical History: The Stories and Their Meanings

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A publication that critically examines the historiography of medicine. It explores how the field has evolved, considering diverse motivations for stud...

Long-term Care, Globalization, and Justice

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the complex interplay of long-term care needs, globalization, and justice. The author examines the plight of dependent elderly individuals an...

Looking for a Few Good Males: Female Choice in Evolutionary Biology (Animals, History, Culture)

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Examines the historical trajectory of female mate choice within evolutionary biology, particularly its impact on theories of speciation and human soci...

Lorenzo de' Medici and the Art of Magnificence (The Johns Hopkins Symposia in Comparative History)

11 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An in-depth academic work exploring Lorenzo de' Medici's significant engagement with art, architecture, and urban planning in 15th-century Florence. I...

Losing Ourselves: Learning to Live without a Self

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the philosophical concept of the self versus the person, arguing that the idea of a fixed, independent self is an illusion. Garfield posits t...

Losing Touch with Nature: Literature and the New Science in Sixteenth-Century England

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the relationship between scientific advancements and literary responses in sixteenth-century England, particularly focusing on the shift away...

Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression - and the Unexpected Solutions

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the multifaceted nature of depression and anxiety, challenging the pervasive notion of a chemical imbalance as the sole or primary cause. Har...

Lost Girls: Sex and Death in Renaissance Florence

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the lives of adolescent girls in Renaissance Florence, particularly those housed in the Casa della Pietà, a shelter established in the mid-1...

Lost Girl

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The story centers on a father's desperate search for his abducted daughter, Penny, two years after her disappearance, navigating a near-future Earth r...

The Love Hypothesis

05 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

These excerpts come from two contemporary romance novels by Ali Hazelwood, The Love Hypothesis and Love on the Brain, showcasing her signature blend o...

Managing Your Depression: What You Can Do to Feel Better (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A comprehensive self-help guide for individuals navigating mood disorders like major depression and bipolar disorder. The book emphasizes a proactive ...

Math Goes to the Movies

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An extensive exploration of mathematical concepts as they appear, or sometimes misappear, in various films. It critically examines mathematical accura...

Mathematical Works Printed in the Americas, 1554–1700 (Johns Hopkins Studies in the History of Mathematics)

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A comprehensive bibliography surveys mathematical works printed in the Americas between 1554 and 1700, presenting a detailed catalog of titles, author...

Mathematics in Twentieth-Century Literature and Art: Content, Form, Meaning

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the multifaceted relationship between mathematical concepts and creative expression across the arts. It begins by examining surrealist writin...

Networked Machinists: High-Technology Industries in Antebellum America (Johns Hopkins Studies in the History of Technology)

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the development of high-technology industries in the eastern United States between 1790 and 1860, predating the Silicon Valley phenomenon. Th...

Nested Ecology: The Place of Humans in the Ecological Hierarchy

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explores a comprehensive framework for understanding ecology through interconnected, "nested" domains. It argues that a sustainable environmental ecol...

Neonatal Bioethics: The Moral Challenges of Medical Innovation

29 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the complex ethical, medical, and economic issues surrounding neonatal intensive care. It traces the evolution of neonatology through three e...

Modeling and Animation Using Blender: Blender 2.80: The Rise of Eevee

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Provides an in-depth guide to Blender 2.80, a comprehensive 3D content creation suite. It covers fundamental aspects such as installation and system r...

Negotiating Darwin: The Vatican Confronts Evolution

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the complex and often contentious relationship between the Vatican and the theory of evolution during a critical period. It details how the C...

Negotiating the Nonnegotiable: How to Resolve Your Most Emotionally Charged Conflicts

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explores conflict resolution through understanding identity. The text highlights how deeply ingrained emotional forces and identity-based perceptions ...

NCLEX-RN Drug Guide: 300 Medications You Need to Know for the Exam (Kaplan Test Prep)

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An extensive drug guide for the NCLEX-RN exam, providing a comprehensive overview of various medications. It organizes drugs by major categories such ...

Nature's Path: A History of Naturopathic Healing in America

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the history and evolution of naturopathic healing in America, tracing its origins from various natural healing philosophies and detailing its...

Nature Exposed: Photography as Eyewitness in Victorian Science

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the intersection of photography and Victorian science, specifically examining how photographic practices shaped scientific understanding and ...

Nature and History in the Potomac Country: From Hunter-Gatherers to the Age of Jefferson

22 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the environmental and cultural history of the Potomac River basin, focusing on the interplay between nature and human societies from pre-colo...

Fusion Effects with DaVinci Resolve 16

21 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An official training manual for Blackmagic Design's DaVinci Resolve 16 software. It guides professionals and students through node-based workflows for...

Color Correction with DaVinci Resolve 16

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Designed to teach professionals and students the intricacies of color correction using their DaVinci Resolve 16 software. The book covers a wide array...

Medicine by Design: The Practice and Promise of Biomedical Engineering

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the rapidly advancing field of biomedical engineering. It highlights how engineers and medical professionals collaborate to innovate healthca...

Medicine and the Market: Equity v. Choice

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Examines the complex interplay between market forces and healthcare systems across the globe. It explores how various nations, including Western Europ...

Medicine and Health Care in Early Christianity

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Examines the early Christian understanding and practice of medicine and healing from the first to the fifth centuries CE. It argues that early Christi...

Medicare Prospective Payment and the Shaping of U.S. Health Care

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Examines the historical evolution and impact of Medicare's payment reforms on the American healthcare system. It traces the shift from traditional cos...

Medical Biochemistry

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A comprehensive textbook offering a biochemical foundation for understanding clinical medicine. It covers diverse topics from molecular biology and ge...

Medical America in the Nineteenth Century: Readings from the Literature

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A multifaceted overview of nineteenth-century American medicine, highlighting its challenges and advancements. They reveal the low standards of medica...

Medical Astrology

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Exploring the intersection of astrology and holistic health. The text outlines astrological correlations to Western anatomy, physiology, and the Easte...

Meddling Kids: A Novel

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Details the reunion and subsequent adventure of the Blyton Summer Detective Club, now adults, as they confront a supernatural mystery in their old sto...

Mechanism, Experiment, Disease: Marcello Malpighi and Seventeenth-Century Anatomy

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the intricate relationship between mechanism, experimentation, and disease in seventeenth-century anatomy and medicine, with a particular foc...

Measuring Success: Testing, Grades, and the Future of College Admissions

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the multifaceted debate surrounding the use of standardized tests in college admissions, presenting arguments from both proponents of traditi...

Measuring Democracy: A Bridge between Scholarship and Politics (Democratic Transition and Consolidation)

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the complexities of defining and measuring democracy, particularly focusing on electoral democracy. It examines various existing indices of d...

Me Talk Pretty One Day

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A series of anecdotes and observations from his life. These stories range from his childhood experiences, like attending speech therapy for a lisp or ...

No Country for Old Men

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Introducing the intertwined narratives of a merciless killer, Anton Chigurh, and Llewelyn Moss, an ordinary man who stumbles upon a drug deal gone wro...

May the Best Man Win

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A young adult contemporary story. The narrative alternates between the perspectives of two main characters, Jeremy and Lukas, highlighting their indiv...

Maxwell's Demon and the Golden Apple: Global Discord in the New Millennium

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new theoretical framework for understanding global affairs, departing from traditional international relations theories that the author views as out...

Matters of Fact in Jane Austen: History, Location, and Celebrity

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Examines Jane Austen's novels through a historical lens, arguing that her works are deeply rooted in real-world events, locations, and prominent famil...

Matrix Computations and Semiseparable Matrices: Linear Systems

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the theory and application of structured rank matrices, with a particular focus on semiseparable and quasiseparable matrices. It details defi...

Matrix Computations and Semiseparable Matrices: Eigenvalue and Singular Value Methods

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explores various matrix computations, with a particular focus on semiseparable matrices and their applications. It defines semiseparable matrices, det...

Living with Schizophrenia: A Family Guide to Making a Difference

01 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A comprehensive resource for individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia and their families. It aims to enhance understanding of the disorder by explaini...

One Spirit Medicine: Ancient Ways to Ultimate Wellness

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The author, a psychologist and medical anthropologist with over 25 years studying Amazonian and Andean shamanic practices, presents a holistic approac...

One More Step

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Featuring contributions from twenty-six different authors, including Evan Grace, JB Salsbury, Gianna Gabriela, K.F. Breene, Lilly Wilde, Santana Blair...

Old Greek Folk Stories Told Anew: A First Book of Greek Mythology

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Offering a broader selection of Greek myths for children, presenting tales of gods, heroes, and mortals. Readers will find narratives such as the orig...

Everything That Rises Must Converge: Stories by O'Connor, Flannery

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A glimpse into several narratives that explore complex familial relationships, societal tensions, and personal struggles with identity and faith. The ...

Nuns and Nunneries in Renaissance Florence

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Examines the social, economic, and religious life of nuns and convents in Renaissance Florence, a historically understudied aspect of the Florentine c...

Nudging Health: Health Law and Behavioral Economics

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the intersection of health law and behavioral economics, examining how "nudges"—subtle interventions influencing choices—can be applied t...

Nuclear Power: A Very Short Introduction

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A comprehensive overview of nuclear energy, from its fundamental scientific principles to its real-world applications and societal implications. The t...

Nuclear First Strike: Consequences of a Broken Taboo

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the potential consequences of a nuclear first strike, an event that has not occurred since 1945, which has led to a "nuclear taboo." It consi...

Norwegian Wood

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A deep exploration of memory, loss, and the complexities of human relationships through the eyes of the protagonist, Toru Watanabe. The narrative inte...

Northern Italy in the Roman World: From the Bronze Age to Late Antiquity

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the historical evolution of northern Italy from the Bronze Age through Late Antiquity, focusing on its transformation under Roman influence. ...

North Korean Nuclear Operationality: Regional Security and Nonproliferation

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Examines the complex issue of North Korea's nuclear operationality and its profound impact on regional and international security. Several authors dis...

North Atlantic Right Whales: From Hunted Leviathan to Conservation Icon

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A comprehensive look at the North Atlantic right whale, chronicling its history from early human interactions to modern conservation efforts. The book...

Norse Mythology

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A retelling of classic Norse myths, drawing from ancient sources like the Prose and Poetic Eddas. Gaiman introduces key figures such as Odin, Thor, an...

Normal People

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Charts the complex, on-again, off-again relationship between Marianne Sheridan and Connell Waldron. The text illustrates their evolving dynamic from t...

Nonprofits and Advocacy: Engaging Community and Government in an Era of Retrenchment

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the multifaceted landscape of nonprofit advocacy, examining its prevalence, strategies, and challenges across various contexts. It highlights...

Noncommunicable Diseases in the Developing World: Addressing Gaps in Global Policy and Research

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A comprehensive academic text from Johns Hopkins University Press (2014). It examines the growing challenge of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in low-...

No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explores an approach to parenting that emphasizes connection and redirection over punitive measures. It argues that understanding a child's developing...

No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Covering significant events like the UN Climate Change Conference and the World Economic Forum. The text highlights Thunberg's arguments for urgent cl...

Nightmare Factories: The Asylum in the American Imagination

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the evolving portrayal of mental asylums in American popular culture, tracing their transformation from gothic "nightmare factories" in early...

NO EXIT a gripping thriller full of heart-stopping twists

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The novel focuses on Darby Thorne, a college student stranded at a remote Colorado rest stop during a blizzard, while trying to reach her mother for a...

No Longer Human

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Keene discusses the novel's critical reception and the interplay of Western and Japanese culture within Dazai's work, noting the common misconception ...

Nightmare Alley: Film Noir and the American Dream

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Examine the American Dream and its inherent contradictions. The texts analyze how noir cinema frequently portrays individualism and the pursuit of hap...

Night Shift

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A multifaceted exploration of fear and the human psyche, acting as both a foreword to a collection of short stories and containing several narratives ...

The Sun Is Also a Star

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The selected passages highlight key plot points, character introductions (including family dynamics and cultural backgrounds), and internal monologues...