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Education Book Summaries

For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood... and the Rest of Y'all Too
by Christopher Emdin • 2016
For teachers in the hood: how the black church and hip-hop can turn your classroom around.
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4k+
For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood... and the Rest of Y'all Too Summary
For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood... and the Rest of Y'all Too
For teachers in the hood: how the black church and hip-hop can turn your classroom around.
by Christopher Emdin 2016 232 pages
4.06
4k+ ratings
Learning
by Harvey Segler • 2015
Twenty focused hours can take you from novice to proficient. Here is how to spend them.
3.02
184
Learning Summary
Learning
Twenty focused hours can take you from novice to proficient. Here is how to spend them.
by Harvey Segler 2015 78 pages
3.02
184 ratings
Cynical Theories
by Helen Pluckrose • 2020
How a philosophy that doubted all truth became an ideology that brooks no disagreement.
4.10
5k+
Cynical Theories Summary
Cynical Theories
How a philosophy that doubted all truth became an ideology that brooks no disagreement.
by Helen Pluckrose 2020 353 pages
4.10
5k+ ratings
The Book Whisperer
by Donalyn Miller • 2009
Forty books a year per student: the method that works when worksheets and whole-class novels fail.
4.49
18k+
The Book Whisperer Summary
The Book Whisperer
Forty books a year per student: the method that works when worksheets and whole-class novels fail.
by Donalyn Miller 2009 240 pages
4.49
18k+ ratings
How to Talk So Kids Can Learn
by Adele Faber • 1995
A teacher's script for the moments praise fails and punishment makes things worse.
4.13
2k+
How to Talk So Kids Can Learn Summary
How to Talk So Kids Can Learn
A teacher's script for the moments praise fails and punishment makes things worse.
by Adele Faber 1995 272 pages
4.13
2k+ ratings
Gifts Differing
by Isabel Briggs Myers • 1980
Four hidden preferences drive every clash and connection. Learn them, and people start making sense.
4.08
4k+
Gifts Differing Summary
Gifts Differing
Four hidden preferences drive every clash and connection. Learn them, and people start making sense.
by Isabel Briggs Myers 1980 256 pages
4.08
4k+ ratings
Sugar Has 56 Names
by Robert H. Lustig • 2013
Fifty-six names for sugar crowd the grocery shelves. Your body cannot tell them apart.
3.90
100
Sugar Has 56 Names Summary
Sugar Has 56 Names
Fifty-six names for sugar crowd the grocery shelves. Your body cannot tell them apart.
by Robert H. Lustig 2013 208 pages
3.90
100 ratings
101 Design Methods
by Vijay Kumar • 2012
101 methods for driving innovation as a structured routine, not a stroke of genius.
4.05
500+
101 Design Methods Summary
101 Design Methods
101 methods for driving innovation as a structured routine, not a stroke of genius.
by Vijay Kumar 2012 336 pages
4.05
500+ ratings
Studies in Tape Reading
by Richard D. Wyckoff • 2009
The tape speaks the market's next move. Learn to read it in real time.
4.02
115
Studies in Tape Reading Summary
Studies in Tape Reading
The tape speaks the market's next move. Learn to read it in real time.
by Richard D. Wyckoff 2009 182 pages
4.02
115 ratings
50 Philosophy Classics
by Tom Butler-Bowdon • 2013
Fifty masterworks, distilled into the real-world lessons on living well and thinking clearly.
4.09
1k+
50 Philosophy Classics Summary
50 Philosophy Classics
Fifty masterworks, distilled into the real-world lessons on living well and thinking clearly.
by Tom Butler-Bowdon 2013 336 pages
4.09
1k+ ratings
The Digital Photography Book
by Scott Kelby • 2006
The cheat sheet for professional photos: exact settings and techniques, no theory required.
4.10
5k+
The Digital Photography Book Summary
The Digital Photography Book
The cheat sheet for professional photos: exact settings and techniques, no theory required.
by Scott Kelby 2006 219 pages
4.10
5k+ ratings
Cracking the Coding Interview
by Gayle Laakmann McDowell • 2020
189 interview problems that teach you to think out loud, because code follows from thinking.
4.33
476
Cracking the Coding Interview Summary
Cracking the Coding Interview
189 interview problems that teach you to think out loud, because code follows from thinking.
by Gayle Laakmann McDowell 2020 712 pages
4.33
476 ratings
Socrates
by Paul Johnson • 2011
The original rulebreaker's guide to a meaningful life, from the man who died asking questions.
3.73
1k+
Socrates Summary
Socrates
The original rulebreaker's guide to a meaningful life, from the man who died asking questions.
by Paul Johnson 2011 224 pages
3.73
1k+ ratings
Super Learning
by Peter Hollins • 2021
Rereading feels productive but wastes time. What to do instead for durable learning.
3.94
432
Super Learning Summary
Super Learning
Rereading feels productive but wastes time. What to do instead for durable learning.
by Peter Hollins 2021 225 pages
3.94
432 ratings
Stein on Writing
by Sol Stein • 1995
The editor's craft: making dialogue bristle, scenes unfold in real time, and flab vanish.
4.28
4k+
Stein on Writing Summary
Stein on Writing
The editor's craft: making dialogue bristle, scenes unfold in real time, and flab vanish.
by Sol Stein 1995 320 pages
4.28
4k+ ratings
The Warren Buffett Way Workbook
by Robert G. Hagstrom • 2013
How to value a business, ignore the market's mood, and build a compounding portfolio.
4.31
418
The Warren Buffett Way Workbook Summary
The Warren Buffett Way Workbook
How to value a business, ignore the market's mood, and build a compounding portfolio.
by Robert G. Hagstrom 2013 226 pages
4.31
418 ratings
Triumph of the City
by Edward L. Glaeser • 2011
Poverty flocks to cities because cities are the escape route. The economic case for density.
3.91
6k+
Triumph of the City Summary
Triumph of the City
Poverty flocks to cities because cities are the escape route. The economic case for density.
by Edward L. Glaeser 2011 352 pages
3.91
6k+ ratings
Modern Chess Openings
by Nick de Firmian • 1972
Every chess opening you will face, with the moves, traps, and plans that make them work.
4.08
500+
Modern Chess Openings Summary
Modern Chess Openings
Every chess opening you will face, with the moves, traps, and plans that make them work.
by Nick de Firmian 1972 752 pages
4.08
500+ ratings
Problem Solving 101
by Ken Watanabe • 2007
A simple, repeatable method to solve problems at work and in life, no genius required.
4.14
4k+
Problem Solving 101 Summary
Problem Solving 101
A simple, repeatable method to solve problems at work and in life, no genius required.
by Ken Watanabe 2007 128 pages
4.14
4k+ ratings
The Woodpecker Method
by Axel Smith • 2018
A puzzle set you repeat faster and faster until your subconscious does the calculating for you.
4.32
128
The Woodpecker Method Summary
The Woodpecker Method
A puzzle set you repeat faster and faster until your subconscious does the calculating for you.
by Axel Smith 2018 392 pages
4.32
128 ratings
The Health Gap
by Michael G. Marmot • 2015
Life expectancy varies by 28 years within one city. The culprit is social hierarchy, not healthcare.
4.13
1k+
The Health Gap Summary
The Health Gap
Life expectancy varies by 28 years within one city. The culprit is social hierarchy, not healthcare.
by Michael G. Marmot 2015 400 pages
4.13
1k+ ratings
Knock 'em Dead Job Interview
by Martin Yate • 1994
Five hidden criteria decide every hire. A system for satisfying them and walking out with the job.
3.99
324
Knock 'em Dead Job Interview Summary
Knock 'em Dead Job Interview
Five hidden criteria decide every hire. A system for satisfying them and walking out with the job.
by Martin Yate 1994 256 pages
3.99
324 ratings
The Genetic Lottery
by Kathryn Paige Harden • 2021
Genes shape our fates, but acknowledging that makes the case for equality, not for hierarchy.
3.89
1k+
The Genetic Lottery Summary
The Genetic Lottery
Genes shape our fates, but acknowledging that makes the case for equality, not for hierarchy.
by Kathryn Paige Harden 2021 302 pages
3.89
1k+ ratings
The Great Mental Models
by Shane Parrish • 2018
Nine thinking tools top performers reach for when the data stops and judgment takes over.
4.07
10k+
The Great Mental Models Summary
The Great Mental Models
Nine thinking tools top performers reach for when the data stops and judgment takes over.
by Shane Parrish 2018 183 pages
4.07
10k+ ratings
The End of Average
by Todd Rose • 2016
Schools and companies are built for a person who doesn't exist. The data prove it.
4.04
4k+
The End of Average Summary
The End of Average
Schools and companies are built for a person who doesn't exist. The data prove it.
by Todd Rose 2016 256 pages
4.04
4k+ ratings
The Bill of Obligations
by Richard N. Haass • 2023
Rights are half the contract. Democracy's survival depends on ten duties Americans have forgotten.
4.12
1k+
The Bill of Obligations Summary
The Bill of Obligations
Rights are half the contract. Democracy's survival depends on ten duties Americans have forgotten.
by Richard N. Haass 2023 240 pages
4.12
1k+ ratings
Understanding Exposure
by Bryan Peterson • 1990
Your camera knows light. Master its three controls and it finally listens to your vision.
4.33
7k+
Understanding Exposure Summary
Understanding Exposure
Your camera knows light. Master its three controls and it finally listens to your vision.
by Bryan Peterson 1990 176 pages
4.33
7k+ ratings
The Performance Paradox
by Eduardo Briceno • 2023
Constant performance without learning is why you plateau. A two-mode approach keeps you improving.
3.74
209
The Performance Paradox Summary
The Performance Paradox
Constant performance without learning is why you plateau. A two-mode approach keeps you improving.
by Eduardo Briceno 2023 336 pages
3.74
209 ratings
Lateral Thinking
by Edward de Bono • 2009
Logic picks the best answer; the missing half generates the ones logic never reaches.
3.76
4k+
Lateral Thinking Summary
Lateral Thinking
Logic picks the best answer; the missing half generates the ones logic never reaches.
by Edward de Bono 2009 272 pages
3.76
4k+ ratings
Finnish Lessons
by Pasi Sahlberg • 2011
No standardized tests, no private schools, no tracking: how Finland built the world's best schools.
3.90
500+
Finnish Lessons Summary
Finnish Lessons
No standardized tests, no private schools, no tracking: how Finland built the world's best schools.
by Pasi Sahlberg 2011 192 pages
3.90
500+ ratings
The Privileged Poor
by Anthony Abraham Jack • 2019
Admitting poor students was step one. Elite colleges forgot there was a step two.
4.25
2k+
The Privileged Poor Summary
The Privileged Poor
Admitting poor students was step one. Elite colleges forgot there was a step two.
by Anthony Abraham Jack 2019 288 pages
4.25
2k+ ratings
Ancient Philosophy
by Julia Annas • 2001
Why ancient ideas about happiness, knowledge, and nature still challenge our modern assumptions.
3.64
500+
Ancient Philosophy Summary
Ancient Philosophy
Why ancient ideas about happiness, knowledge, and nature still challenge our modern assumptions.
by Julia Annas 2001 133 pages
3.64
500+ ratings
The Science of Accelerated Learning
by Peter Hollins • 2017
15 minutes of real focus beats an hour of distracted study. The neuroscience of learning faster.
4.01
500+
The Science of Accelerated Learning Summary
The Science of Accelerated Learning
15 minutes of real focus beats an hour of distracted study. The neuroscience of learning faster.
by Peter Hollins 2017 220 pages
4.01
500+ ratings
Data Science from Scratch
by Joel Grus • 2015
Real understanding comes from building algorithms yourself, not calling libraries others wrote.
3.90
1k+
Data Science from Scratch Summary
Data Science from Scratch
Real understanding comes from building algorithms yourself, not calling libraries others wrote.
by Joel Grus 2015 403 pages
3.90
1k+ ratings
Existentialism
by Thomas R. Flynn • 2006
Your choices are all you are: a brief guide to the philosophy of radical freedom.
3.49
1k+
Existentialism Summary
Existentialism
Your choices are all you are: a brief guide to the philosophy of radical freedom.
by Thomas R. Flynn 2006 144 pages
3.49
1k+ ratings
Smart Thinking
by Art Markman • 2012
Your brain stops at three takeaways. The habit system that fills the rest with useful knowledge.
3.69
1k+
Smart Thinking Summary
Smart Thinking
Your brain stops at three takeaways. The habit system that fills the rest with useful knowledge.
by Art Markman 2012 273 pages
3.69
1k+ ratings
The Story Solution
by Eric Edson • 2012
The 23-step structural blueprint that turns a screenplay into an emotional ride.
4.32
222
The Story Solution Summary
The Story Solution
The 23-step structural blueprint that turns a screenplay into an emotional ride.
by Eric Edson 2012 330 pages
4.32
222 ratings
Healing ADD
by Daniel G. Amen • 2001
Not all ADD is alike. Six brain patterns need six different treatments. The wrong one backfires.
4.03
2k+
Healing ADD Summary
Healing ADD
Not all ADD is alike. Six brain patterns need six different treatments. The wrong one backfires.
by Daniel G. Amen 2001 432 pages
4.03
2k+ ratings
Learning SQL
by Alan Beaulieu • 2005
The SQL guide from beginner to analytics, with exercises for lasting fluency.
3.98
500+
Learning SQL Summary
Learning SQL
The SQL guide from beginner to analytics, with exercises for lasting fluency.
by Alan Beaulieu 2005 377 pages
3.98
500+ ratings
The Art of Self-Directed Learning
by Blake Boles • 2014
No classroom, no curriculum, no waiting: design your own education and make it pay.
3.94
442
The Art of Self-Directed Learning Summary
The Art of Self-Directed Learning
No classroom, no curriculum, no waiting: design your own education and make it pay.
by Blake Boles 2014 224 pages
3.94
442 ratings
Closing the Vocabulary Gap
by Alex Quigley • 2018
Some children start school 32 million words behind. The whole-school approach that catches them up.
4.37
500+
Closing the Vocabulary Gap Summary
Closing the Vocabulary Gap
Some children start school 32 million words behind. The whole-school approach that catches them up.
by Alex Quigley 2018 204 pages
4.37
500+ ratings
My Life
by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam • 2015
From a fishing village to the presidency: how a newspaper boy became India's rocket builder.
4.60
2k+
My Life Summary
My Life
From a fishing village to the presidency: how a newspaper boy became India's rocket builder.
by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam 2015 122 pages
4.60
2k+ ratings
The Grieving Brain
by Mary-Frances O'Connor • 2022
Your brain's maps for finding loved ones never stop looking after they die.
4.17
3k+
The Grieving Brain Summary
The Grieving Brain
Your brain's maps for finding loved ones never stop looking after they die.
by Mary-Frances O'Connor 2022 246 pages
4.17
3k+ ratings
The Philosophical Baby
by Alison Gopnik • 2003
Babies notice everything adults filter out. What children's minds reveal about truth, love, meaning.
3.78
1k+
The Philosophical Baby Summary
The Philosophical Baby
Babies notice everything adults filter out. What children's minds reveal about truth, love, meaning.
by Alison Gopnik 2003 304 pages
3.78
1k+ ratings
The Element
by Ken Robinson • 2009
Where talent and passion intersect, fulfillment waits. The map was hidden by school, not missing.
3.86
19k+
The Element Summary
The Element
Where talent and passion intersect, fulfillment waits. The map was hidden by school, not missing.
by Ken Robinson 2009 288 pages
3.86
19k+ ratings
Molecular Cell Biology
by Harvey F. Lodish • 1992
The molecular logic unifying water, ATP, genes, and signals into the machinery of life.
4.11
500+
Molecular Cell Biology Summary
Molecular Cell Biology
The molecular logic unifying water, ATP, genes, and signals into the machinery of life.
by Harvey F. Lodish 1992 973 pages
4.11
500+ ratings
Coach
by Michael Lewis • 2005
He made teenagers miserable on purpose. Decades later, they're still grateful.
3.91
2k+
Coach Summary
Coach
He made teenagers miserable on purpose. Decades later, they're still grateful.
by Michael Lewis 2005 96 pages
3.91
2k+ ratings
What To Expect The First Year Book
by Heidi Murkoff • 1989
The month-by-month guide that turns panic into confidence by showing what's normal and what's not.
3.94
20k+
What To Expect The First Year Book Summary
What To Expect The First Year Book
The month-by-month guide that turns panic into confidence by showing what's normal and what's not.
by Heidi Murkoff 1989 806 pages
3.94
20k+ ratings
Anesthesia Made Easy
by Jeff Steiner • 2015
Your first rotation: the anesthesia safety, setup, and drug primer that skips everything else.
4.54
151
Anesthesia Made Easy Summary
Anesthesia Made Easy
Your first rotation: the anesthesia safety, setup, and drug primer that skips everything else.
by Jeff Steiner 2015 182 pages
4.54
151 ratings
India Positive
by Chetan Bhagat • 2019
Why India's voters reward bold intentions over results, and how that keeps the country stuck.
3.60
254
India Positive Summary
India Positive
Why India's voters reward bold intentions over results, and how that keeps the country stuck.
by Chetan Bhagat 2019 224 pages
3.60
254 ratings
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