In this invaluable book, LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and venture capitalist Ben Casnocha show how to accelerate your career in today’s competitive world. The key is to manage your career as if it were a startup business: a living, breathing, growing startup of you.
The most comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to the theory and practice of artificial intelligence. The long-anticipated revision of Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach explores the full breadth and depth of the field of artificial intelligence (AI). The 4th Edition brings readers up to date on the latest technologies, presents concepts in a more unified manner, and offers new or expanded coverage of machine learning, deep learning, transfer learning, multiagent systems, robotics, natural language processing, causality, probabilistic programming, privacy, fairness, and safe AI.
We live in an interesting time. Materially, everything is the best it’s ever been—we are freer, healthier and wealthier than any people in human history. Yet, somehow everything seems to be irreparably and horribly f*cked—the planet is warming, governments are failing, economies are collapsing, and everyone is perpetually offended on Twitter. At this moment in history, when we have access to technology, education and communication our ancestors couldn’t even dream of, so many of us come back to an overriding feeling of hopelessness.
Mark Manson challenges the positivity mantra, urging readers to embrace life's challenges honestly. Rejecting coddling, Manson advocates confronting harsh realities and accepting limitations. He emphasizes prioritizing meaningful concerns over trivial ones and advocates for a genuine, grounded approach to life, blending insights with humour.
This book offers a clear introduction to abstract concepts, ideal for computer science and advanced math courses. Topics include logic, algorithm analysis, recursion, cryptography, and more, emphasizing their relevance in modern science and technology.
A thought-provoking book that challenges us to be more open-minded and willing to change our minds. Grant argues that in today's world, it is more important than ever to be able to think critically and be open to new ideas. He provides evidence-based strategies for how we can become better at thinking again, and he shares stories of people who have changed their minds on important issues.
A comprehensive guide to public speaking that draws on the insights of the world's most popular TED presenters. Gallo's book is packed with practical advice on how to create engaging, persuasive, and memorable presentations. He also draws on the latest findings in psychology, communications, and neuroscience to explain why TED talks are so effective.
Stephen Schwarzman, the co-founder of Blackstone, shares his life story and lessons on how to build, transform, and lead thriving organizations. He emphasizes the importance of culture, hiring great talent, and rigorous risk analysis. He also talks about his experience in philanthropy. The book is an empowering guide for anyone striving for greater personal impact.
A time management book that helps students learn how to get more done in less time. It offers tips, tools, and techniques for structuring time, setting goals, staying on task, dealing with stress, and achieving far more than you ever thought possible.
A classic guide to nonfiction writing that has been praised for its sound advice, clarity, and warmth of style. It offers fundamental principles and insights for writers of all kinds, from people to places, science to sports.
Most college students believe that straight A's can be achieved only through cramming and painful all-nighters at the library. But real straight-A students don't study harder - they study smarter.
Michael Singer explores the question of who we are and argues that our identity is to be found in our consciousness. He shows how the development of consciousness can enable us to dwell in the present moment and let go of painful thoughts and memories that keep us from achieving happiness and self-realization.
In this book, Lee Kuan Yew answers a wide range of questions about the country's past, present, and future. He discusses his views on political opponents, the PAP's grip on power, the younger generation of leaders, religiosity, China and India, the poor and disadvantaged, and immigration. He is combative, thought-provoking, and controversial, and his views are articulated forcefully. He believes that Singapore is a miracle that could disappear if not for exceptional leadership and safeguards.
The story of how LKY transformed the former British colonial trading post into a thriving Asian metropolis. Detailing the extraordinary efforts it took to build a strong and prosperous nation, including forging basic infrastructure, creating an army, stamping out corruption, and providing mass public housing. LKY also writes frankly about his political views and his role in world affairs.
The significant moments in the life of Singapore’s first prime minister, in his own words, dispenses with passages that do not directly concern Singapore.
Interspersed with Q&A interviews with The Straits Times, this book shares Lee Kuan Yew's insights on the future of the world, including the US, China, Asia, and Europe. He also discusses his concerns about Singapore's future and his views on death.
Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's founding father, offers his insights on China, the US, India, Islamic terrorism, economic growth, geopolitics, globalization, and democracy. This book gathers key insights from interviews, speeches, and Lee's voluminous published writings and presents them in an engaging question-and-answer format.
Achievement often comes at a cost. Angst, restlessness, frayed relationships, exhaustion, and even substance abuse can be the unwanted side effects of an obsession with outward performance. A healthier, more sustainable model for success is groundedness - a practice that values presence over rote productivity, accepts that progress is nonlinear, and prioritizes long-term values and fulfilment over short-term gain.
Our "thirty-is-the-new-twenty" culture tells us the twentysomething years don't matter. Some say they are an extended adolescence. Others call them emerging adulthood. In The Defining Decade, Meg Jay argues that twentysomethings have been caught in a swirl of hype and misinformation, much of which has trivialized the most transformative time of our lives.
This beloved classic presents a principle-centred approach to solving both personal and professional problems. With penetrating insights and practical anecdotes, Stephen R. Covey reveals a step-by-step pathway for living with fairness, integrity, honesty, and human dignity—principles that give us the security to adapt to change and the wisdom and power to take advantage of the opportunities that change creates.
The story of a young Brahmin's search for ultimate reality after meeting with the Buddha. His quest takes him from a life of decadence to asceticism, from the illusory joys of sensual love with a beautiful courtesan, and of wealth and fame, to the painful struggles with his son and the ultimate wisdom of renunciation.
Delightful set of parables that explain the basics of money. This is a great gift for a graduate or anyone who seems baffled by the world of finance and a wonderful, refreshing read for even the most experienced investor. —Los Angeles Times
Part memoir of a life richly lived, part instruction manual for virtuoso-grade performance, and part handbook for spiritual freedom in an age of high-velocity change, The Everyday Hero Manifesto will completely transform your life. Forever.
How can you graduate with honours, choose exciting activities, build a head-turning resume, gain access to the best post-college opportunities, and still have a life? Based on interviews with star students at universities nationwide, from Harvard to the University of Arizona.
The "Granddaddy of All Motivational Literature." It was the first book to boldly ask, "What makes a winner?" Stories and anecdotes of how millionaires and billionaires such as Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Bill Gates, Mary Kay Ash, Dave Thomas, and Sir John Templeton, achieved their wealth.
Brianna Wiest explores pursuing purpose over passion, embracing negative thinking, seeing the wisdom in daily routine, and becoming aware of the cognitive biases that are creating the way you see your life. This book contains never before seen pieces as well as some of Brianna's most popular essays, all of which just might leave you thinking: this idea changed my life.
Essentialism is more than a time-management strategy or a productivity technique. It is a systematic discipline for discerning what is absolutely essential, then eliminating everything that is not, so we can make the highest possible contribution toward the things that really matter.
So much of the world revolves around economics, so why do most texts make it so dull and difficult to learn? But learning economics doesn’t have to be boring. In Economics 101, you’ll see how learning economics can be engaging.
Die with Zero presents a startling new and provocative philosophy as well as a practical guide on how to get the most out of your money―and out of your life. Learn to not over-save or under-live.
Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this is the definitive manual for anyone interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control.
According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai—a reason for living. And according to the residents of the Japanese village with the world’s longest-living people, finding it is the key to a happier and longer life.
A fable about a spiritual journey, littered with powerful life lessons that teach us how to abandon consumerism in order to embrace destiny, live life to the full and discover joy.
A revolutionary morning routine that helps maximize productivity, activate the best health and bulletproof serenity in this age of overwhelming complexity.
What is that magic quality that makes some people instantly loved and respected? In business, they rise swiftly to the top of the corporate ladder. It boils down to a more skilful way of dealing with people.
This story, dazzling in its powerful simplicity and soul-stirring wisdom, is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried near the Pyramids.
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant is a collection of Naval's wisdom and experience from the last ten years, shared as a curation of his most insightful interviews and poignant reflections.
Whether your dream is escaping the rat race, experiencing high-end world travel, or earning a monthly five-figure income with zero management, The 4-Hour Workweek is the blueprint.
Deep work is the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task. It's a skill that allows you to quickly master complicated information and produce better results in less time.
Whether you’re building the next killer app, investing in a startup, or simply curious about the technology, this book provides essential detail to get you started.
Sleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life. Matthew Walker provides a revolutionary exploration of sleep, examining how it affects every aspect of our physical and mental well-being.
A classic book, written by the English language expert Norman Lewis, used as a guidebook by several top-notch universities, the Marine Corps, and U.S. Air Force to improve their students' and trainees' reading skills and abilities.
No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviours that lead to remarkable results.
Rich Dad Poor Dad is Robert's story of growing up with two dads — his real father and the father of his best friend, his rich dad — and the ways in which both men shaped his thoughts about money and investing.
The Handbook of Digital Currency gives readers a way to learn about subjects outside their specialties and provides authoritative background and tools for those whose primary source of information is journal articles.
