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Education Book Summaries

Beginnings, Middles & Ends
by Nancy Kress • 1992
Three pages to lose an editor: a framework for beginnings, middles, and endings that deliver.
4.00
2k+
Beginnings, Middles & Ends Summary
Beginnings, Middles & Ends
Three pages to lose an editor: a framework for beginnings, middles, and endings that deliver.
by Nancy Kress 1992 149 pages
4.00
2k+ ratings
Home Learning Year by Year, Revised and Updated
by Rebecca Rupp • 2000
Year-by-year homeschool planning that follows the child, using standards as a compass, not a cage.
3.97
1k+
Home Learning Year by Year, Revised and Updated Summary
Home Learning Year by Year, Revised and Updated
Year-by-year homeschool planning that follows the child, using standards as a compass, not a cage.
by Rebecca Rupp 2000 576 pages
3.97
1k+ ratings
Eleventh Hour CISSP®
by Joshua Feldman • 2016
CISSP domains turned into principles and formulas you can recall cold in the final hours.
4.25
494
Eleventh Hour CISSP® Summary
Eleventh Hour CISSP®
CISSP domains turned into principles and formulas you can recall cold in the final hours.
by Joshua Feldman 2016 222 pages
4.25
494 ratings
Machine Learning Simplified
by Andrew Wolf • 2022
Supervised learning, gently: pipeline, optimization, and the real reasons your model overfits.
4.87
193
Machine Learning Simplified Summary
Machine Learning Simplified
Supervised learning, gently: pipeline, optimization, and the real reasons your model overfits.
by Andrew Wolf 2022 109 pages
4.87
193 ratings
Life Skills
by Chicago Tribune • 2012
Fix a leak, fold a fitted sheet, handle a fender-bender: the life guide you never got.
2.79
134
Life Skills Summary
Life Skills
Fix a leak, fold a fitted sheet, handle a fender-bender: the life guide you never got.
by Chicago Tribune 2012 100 pages
2.79
134 ratings
What's the T? The Guide to All Things Trans and/or Nonbinary
by Juno Dawson • 2021
The trans and nonbinary guidebook: pronouns, hormones, dating, and the joy of living authentically.
4.32
1k+
What's the T? The Guide to All Things Trans and/or Nonbinary Summary
What's the T? The Guide to All Things Trans and/or Nonbinary
The trans and nonbinary guidebook: pronouns, hormones, dating, and the joy of living authentically.
by Juno Dawson 2021 226 pages
4.32
1k+ ratings
Assassination Generation
by Dave Grossman • 2016
Your child's favorite game uses the same conditioning that trains soldiers to kill.
3.71
351
Assassination Generation Summary
Assassination Generation
Your child's favorite game uses the same conditioning that trains soldiers to kill.
by Dave Grossman 2016 224 pages
3.71
351 ratings
Teaching in the Online Classroom
by Doug Lemov • 2020
The screen is not a wall. Techniques for making online students feel seen, heard, and accountable.
3.89
254
Teaching in the Online Classroom Summary
Teaching in the Online Classroom
The screen is not a wall. Techniques for making online students feel seen, heard, and accountable.
by Doug Lemov 2020 186 pages
3.89
254 ratings
The Pride Guide
by Jo Langford • 2018
From coming out to safer sex to online safety: the honest guide every LGBTQ teen deserves.
4.06
121
The Pride Guide Summary
The Pride Guide
From coming out to safer sex to online safety: the honest guide every LGBTQ teen deserves.
by Jo Langford 2018 363 pages
4.06
121 ratings
Superparenting for ADD
by Edward M. Hallowell • 2002
A parenting playbook that starts where ADD kids thrive: their strengths, not their deficits.
3.94
500+
Superparenting for ADD Summary
Superparenting for ADD
A parenting playbook that starts where ADD kids thrive: their strengths, not their deficits.
by Edward M. Hallowell 2002 114 pages
3.94
500+ ratings
Damn Fine Story
by Chuck Wendig • 2017
Storytelling starts when a character's world breaks. The tools for what comes next.
4.36
1k+
Damn Fine Story Summary
Damn Fine Story
Storytelling starts when a character's world breaks. The tools for what comes next.
by Chuck Wendig 2017 240 pages
4.36
1k+ ratings
Discursive Design
by Bruce M. Tharp • 2019
What if your toaster had an opinion? A field guide to design that argues.
4.36
25
Discursive Design Summary
Discursive Design
What if your toaster had an opinion? A field guide to design that argues.
by Bruce M. Tharp 2019 632 pages
4.36
25 ratings
A Parent's Guide to Building Resilience in Children and Teens
by Kenneth R. Ginsburg • 2006
The resilience playbook for parents: build self-assurance, strong connections, and stress skills.
4.15
54
A Parent's Guide to Building Resilience in Children and Teens Summary
A Parent's Guide to Building Resilience in Children and Teens
The resilience playbook for parents: build self-assurance, strong connections, and stress skills.
by Kenneth R. Ginsburg 2006 300 pages
4.15
54 ratings
Social Psychology
by Robert A. Baron • 1977
The science of why you bond, why you judge, and how to actually become happier.
3.76
500+
Social Psychology Summary
Social Psychology
The science of why you bond, why you judge, and how to actually become happier.
by Robert A. Baron 1977 678 pages
3.76
500+ ratings
A Survival Guide to the Misinformation Age
by David J. Helfand • 2016
Mental tools from science that let you gut-check any claim yourself, no search engine required.
3.71
220
A Survival Guide to the Misinformation Age Summary
A Survival Guide to the Misinformation Age
Mental tools from science that let you gut-check any claim yourself, no search engine required.
by David J. Helfand 2016 344 pages
3.71
220 ratings
Accelerated Learning
by Ryan James • 2017
A book every day. Total recall on demand. The step-by-step techniques that make both trainable.
3.46
197
Accelerated Learning Summary
Accelerated Learning
A book every day. Total recall on demand. The step-by-step techniques that make both trainable.
by Ryan James 2017 131 pages
3.46
197 ratings
Krav Maga
by David Kahn • 2004
Size, strength irrelevant: Israeli combat method built on instinct, targeting, and weekly training.
3.82
244
Krav Maga Summary
Krav Maga
Size, strength irrelevant: Israeli combat method built on instinct, targeting, and weekly training.
by David Kahn 2004 192 pages
3.82
244 ratings
The Rage of a Privileged Class
by Ellis Cose • 1993
In the corner office, on the partner track, racism did not disappear. It just went subtle.
3.97
160
The Rage of a Privileged Class Summary
The Rage of a Privileged Class
In the corner office, on the partner track, racism did not disappear. It just went subtle.
by Ellis Cose 1993 210 pages
3.97
160 ratings
Triathlon Swimming Foundations
by "Triathlon" Taren Gesell • 2019
Sink, gasp, zigzag: the triathlon swim fix that works in ten sessions.
4.05
141
Triathlon Swimming Foundations Summary
Triathlon Swimming Foundations
Sink, gasp, zigzag: the triathlon swim fix that works in ten sessions.
by "Triathlon" Taren Gesell 2019 158 pages
4.05
141 ratings
Economical Writing
by Deirdre Nansen McCloskey • 1999
An economist's 35 rules for sharp, persuasive writing: no talent required.
4.16
500+
Economical Writing Summary
Economical Writing
An economist's 35 rules for sharp, persuasive writing: no talent required.
by Deirdre Nansen McCloskey 1999 176 pages
4.16
500+ ratings
Blame My Brain Amazing Teenage Brain
by Nicola Morgan • 2005
Mood swings, risk, late nights. Not rebellion. Brain remodeling. Here's what's happening upstairs.
3.88
1k+
Blame My Brain Amazing Teenage Brain Summary
Blame My Brain Amazing Teenage Brain
Mood swings, risk, late nights. Not rebellion. Brain remodeling. Here's what's happening upstairs.
by Nicola Morgan 2005 240 pages
3.88
1k+ ratings
The Music Advantage
by Anita Collins • 2020
Keeping a steady beat at three predicts reading at six. The connection is neural timing.
4.25
182
The Music Advantage Summary
The Music Advantage
Keeping a steady beat at three predicts reading at six. The connection is neural timing.
by Anita Collins 2020 280 pages
4.25
182 ratings
CMOS VLSI Design
by Neil H.E. Weste • 2011
From silicon atoms to clock trees: the complete playbook for designing chips that actually work.
4.11
142
CMOS VLSI Design Summary
CMOS VLSI Design
From silicon atoms to clock trees: the complete playbook for designing chips that actually work.
by Neil H.E. Weste 2011 967 pages
4.11
142 ratings
The Psychology of Language
by Trevor A. Harley • 1995
Language errors are not failures; they are data that expose the cognitive architecture of the mind.
3.77
131
The Psychology of Language Summary
The Psychology of Language
Language errors are not failures; they are data that expose the cognitive architecture of the mind.
by Trevor A. Harley 1995 624 pages
3.77
131 ratings
Lost in Thought
by Zena Hitz • 2020
The intellectual life as a secret refuge: why the best thinking happens far from ambition.
3.64
1k+
Lost in Thought Summary
Lost in Thought
The intellectual life as a secret refuge: why the best thinking happens far from ambition.
by Zena Hitz 2020 240 pages
3.64
1k+ ratings
The Green Budget Guide
by Nancy Birtwhistle • 2024
101 household swaps that shrink your bills and your waste, using what you already own.
4.23
274
The Green Budget Guide Summary
The Green Budget Guide
101 household swaps that shrink your bills and your waste, using what you already own.
by Nancy Birtwhistle 2024 336 pages
4.23
274 ratings
An Analysis of Marcus Aurelius's Meditations
by James Orr • 2017
A philosopher unpacks the Roman emperor's private notebook and reveals why its advice still works.
3.33
3
An Analysis of Marcus Aurelius's Meditations Summary
An Analysis of Marcus Aurelius's Meditations
A philosopher unpacks the Roman emperor's private notebook and reveals why its advice still works.
by James Orr 2017 98 pages
3.33
3 ratings
Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery
by Eric N. Franklin • 1996
Your posture is a mental picture. Change the picture, and alignment follows without force.
4.28
109
Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery Summary
Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery
Your posture is a mental picture. Change the picture, and alignment follows without force.
by Eric N. Franklin 1996 448 pages
4.28
109 ratings
Elements of Fiction Writing - Scene & Structure
by Jack M. Bickham • 1993
Your novel drags because your scenes end well. End them badly and the pages turn themselves.
4.11
1k+
Elements of Fiction Writing - Scene & Structure Summary
Elements of Fiction Writing - Scene & Structure
Your novel drags because your scenes end well. End them badly and the pages turn themselves.
by Jack M. Bickham 1993 270 pages
4.11
1k+ ratings
Scientific Principles of Hypertrophy Training
by Mike Israetel • 2021
Muscle growth runs on predictable science. Most lifters unknowingly train against the principles.
4.59
480
Scientific Principles of Hypertrophy Training Summary
Scientific Principles of Hypertrophy Training
Muscle growth runs on predictable science. Most lifters unknowingly train against the principles.
by Mike Israetel 2021 274 pages
4.59
480 ratings
Existentialism
by Robert C. Solomon • 1974
No fixed human nature, only your choices. Each one invents you and implicates everyone else.
4.07
384
Existentialism Summary
Existentialism
No fixed human nature, only your choices. Each one invents you and implicates everyone else.
by Robert C. Solomon 1974 363 pages
4.07
384 ratings
Effective Unit Testing
by Lasse Koskela • 2012
A slow test suite kills productivity. The craft rules for fast, trustworthy unit tests.
3.80
118
Effective Unit Testing Summary
Effective Unit Testing
A slow test suite kills productivity. The craft rules for fast, trustworthy unit tests.
by Lasse Koskela 2012 248 pages
3.80
118 ratings
Python for Informatics
by Charles Severance • 2002
Learn Python by probing data: scrape the web, query databases, and make the file system obey.
3.99
500+
Python for Informatics Summary
Python for Informatics
Learn Python by probing data: scrape the web, query databases, and make the file system obey.
by Charles Severance 2002 244 pages
3.99
500+ ratings
CCNP ROUTE 642-902
by Wendell Odom • 2009
Three routing protocols, one exam, and the verification commands that separate pass from fail.
4.12
139
CCNP ROUTE 642-902 Summary
CCNP ROUTE 642-902
Three routing protocols, one exam, and the verification commands that separate pass from fail.
by Wendell Odom 2009 730 pages
4.12
139 ratings
Defeating Big Government Socialism
by Newt Gingrich • 2022
Bureaucratic socialism hollowed out America; reclaiming it takes history, civility, a long fight.
4.19
288
Defeating Big Government Socialism Summary
Defeating Big Government Socialism
Bureaucratic socialism hollowed out America; reclaiming it takes history, civility, a long fight.
by Newt Gingrich 2022 288 pages
4.19
288 ratings
The Discussion Book
by Stephen D. Brookfield • 2016
Fifty techniques to turn lifeless meetings into productive discussions where every voice is heard.
3.89
9
The Discussion Book Summary
The Discussion Book
Fifty techniques to turn lifeless meetings into productive discussions where every voice is heard.
by Stephen D. Brookfield 2016 288 pages
3.89
9 ratings
Leveraged Learning
by Danny Iny • 2018
Degrees are losing their edge. On-demand bursts taught by practitioners are the new classroom.
4.07
123
Leveraged Learning Summary
Leveraged Learning
Degrees are losing their edge. On-demand bursts taught by practitioners are the new classroom.
by Danny Iny 2018 228 pages
4.07
123 ratings
Change Your Brain, Change Your Grades
by Daniel G. Amen • 2019
Your brain has a learning type. Find yours, and stop fighting your own wiring.
3.89
147
Change Your Brain, Change Your Grades Summary
Change Your Brain, Change Your Grades
Your brain has a learning type. Find yours, and stop fighting your own wiring.
by Daniel G. Amen 2019 217 pages
3.89
147 ratings
Becoming a Life Coach
by Tom Chiarella • 2019
No license. No rules. Two billion dollars a year. What are life coaches actually selling?
3.43
118
Becoming a Life Coach Summary
Becoming a Life Coach
No license. No rules. Two billion dollars a year. What are life coaches actually selling?
by Tom Chiarella 2019 161 pages
3.43
118 ratings
ISC2 CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional Official Study Guide
by Mike Chapple • 2018
Your CISSP exam road map: all eight domains distilled into what you actually need to pass.
4.29
320
ISC2 CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional Official Study Guide Summary
ISC2 CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional Official Study Guide
Your CISSP exam road map: all eight domains distilled into what you actually need to pass.
by Mike Chapple 2018 1826 pages
4.29
320 ratings
The Little Book of Economics
by Greg Ip • 2010
Your cheat sheet to the real economy: why booms die, governments bicker, and finance always panics.
3.74
1k+
The Little Book of Economics Summary
The Little Book of Economics
Your cheat sheet to the real economy: why booms die, governments bicker, and finance always panics.
by Greg Ip 2010 250 pages
3.74
1k+ ratings
How to Speak and Write Correctly
by Joseph Devlin • 1910
Why short words win: a 1910 guide to writing and speaking with force, clarity, and correctness.
3.62
2k+
How to Speak and Write Correctly Summary
How to Speak and Write Correctly
Why short words win: a 1910 guide to writing and speaking with force, clarity, and correctness.
by Joseph Devlin 1910 171 pages
3.62
2k+ ratings
Secrets of Professional Tournament Poker (D&B Poker Series)
by Jonathan Little • 2011
How your stack size, not your cards, should drive every tournament decision you make.
4.23
158
Secrets of Professional Tournament Poker (D&B Poker Series) Summary
Secrets of Professional Tournament Poker (D&B Poker Series)
How your stack size, not your cards, should drive every tournament decision you make.
by Jonathan Little 2011 304 pages
4.23
158 ratings
A Woman's Guide to Cannabis
by Nikki Furrer • 2018
Beyond the high: how cannabis eases pain, improves sleep, and fits into a woman's wellness routine.
4.07
1k+
A Woman's Guide to Cannabis Summary
A Woman's Guide to Cannabis
Beyond the high: how cannabis eases pain, improves sleep, and fits into a woman's wellness routine.
by Nikki Furrer 2018 224 pages
4.07
1k+ ratings
Superstudent - Lær mer effektiv, få bedre karakterer
by Olav Schewe • 2014
Smarter studying, not more of it: the techniques that turn average students into top performers.
3.9
478
Superstudent - Lær mer effektiv, få bedre karakterer Summary
Superstudent - Lær mer effektiv, få bedre karakterer
Smarter studying, not more of it: the techniques that turn average students into top performers.
by Olav Schewe 2014 199 pages
3.9
478 ratings
The Pioneers
by David McCullough • 2019
Before the Constitution, one land deal doubled the country and banned slavery in every future state.
3.82
28k+
The Pioneers Summary
The Pioneers
Before the Constitution, one land deal doubled the country and banned slavery in every future state.
by David McCullough 2019 330 pages
3.82
28k+ ratings
Black Rednecks and White Liberals
by Thomas Sowell • 2005
Liberals protect a dysfunctional culture that black communities learned from white Southerners.
4.37
9k+
Black Rednecks and White Liberals Summary
Black Rednecks and White Liberals
Liberals protect a dysfunctional culture that black communities learned from white Southerners.
by Thomas Sowell 2005 372 pages
4.37
9k+ ratings
Essential Oils for Beginners
by Althea Press • 2013
From your first bottle to custom blends for stress and sleep: essential oils without the guesswork.
3.92
1k+
Essential Oils for Beginners Summary
Essential Oils for Beginners
From your first bottle to custom blends for stress and sleep: essential oils without the guesswork.
by Althea Press 2013 248 pages
3.92
1k+ ratings
A People’s History of Computing in the United States
by Joy Lisi Rankin • 2018
The PC erased a decade of shared computing where users were creators, not customers.
3.49
193
A People’s History of Computing in the United States Summary
A People’s History of Computing in the United States
The PC erased a decade of shared computing where users were creators, not customers.
by Joy Lisi Rankin 2018 336 pages
3.49
193 ratings
Dental Secrets
by Stephen T. Sonis • 1994
The high-yield Q&A guide for treating anxious, medically complex, and undiagnosed dental patients.
4.09
172
Dental Secrets Summary
Dental Secrets
The high-yield Q&A guide for treating anxious, medically complex, and undiagnosed dental patients.
by Stephen T. Sonis 1994 384 pages
4.09
172 ratings
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