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On Writing
by Stephen King • 2000
A Memoir of the Craft
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On Writing
A Memoir of the Craft
by Stephen King 2000 288 pages
4.34
300k+ ratings
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How to Read a Book
by Mortimer J. Adler • 1940
3.98
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by Mortimer J. Adler 1940 450 pages
3.98
28k+ ratings
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Story
by Robert McKee • 1997
4.27
17k+
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Story
by Robert McKee 1997 480 pages
4.27
17k+ ratings
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Thirty Days to Better English
by Norman Lewis • 1985
Learn to Speak and Write More Effectively--in Only Fifteen Minutes a Day!
4.02
373
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Communication
Language
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Thirty Days to Better English
Learn to Speak and Write More Effectively--in Only Fifteen Minutes a Day!
by Norman Lewis 1985 208 pages
4.02
373 ratings
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Conspirators' Hierarchy
by John Coleman • 2010
The Story of the Committee of 300
3.76
500+
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Conspirators' Hierarchy
The Story of the Committee of 300
by John Coleman 2010 302 pages
3.76
500+ ratings
Conspiracy Theories
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Hands of Light
by Barbara Ann Brennan • 1987
A Guide to Healing Through the Human Energy Field
4.26
13k+
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Hands of Light
A Guide to Healing Through the Human Energy Field
by Barbara Ann Brennan 1987 320 pages
4.26
13k+ ratings
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Numerology and the Divine Triangle
by Faith Javane • 1979
4.29
500+
Numerology
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Numerology and the Divine Triangle
by Faith Javane 1979 266 pages
4.29
500+ ratings
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Writing Better Lyrics
by Pat Pattison • 1995
4.22
1k+
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Writing Better Lyrics
by Pat Pattison 1995 304 pages
4.22
1k+ ratings
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The Comic Toolbox
by John Vorhaus • 1994
How to Be Funny Even If You're Not
3.97
500+
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The Comic Toolbox
How to Be Funny Even If You're Not
by John Vorhaus 1994 191 pages
3.97
500+ ratings
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Nobody Wants Your Sh*t
by Messie Condo • 2023
The Art of Decluttering Before You Die
3.62
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Nobody Wants Your Sh*t
The Art of Decluttering Before You Die
by Messie Condo 2023 194 pages
3.62
8k+ ratings
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How To
Dialogue
by Robert McKee • 2016
The Art of Verbal Action for Page, Stage, and Screen
4.32
1k+
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Dialogue
The Art of Verbal Action for Page, Stage, and Screen
by Robert McKee 2016 303 pages
4.32
1k+ ratings
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Medical Medium Cleanse to Heal
by Anthony William • 2020
Healing Plans for Sufferers of Anxiety, Depression, Acne, Eczema, Lyme, Gut Problems, Brain Fog, Weight Issues, Migraines, Bloating, Vertigo, Psoriasis
4.21
2k+
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Medical Medium Cleanse to Heal
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by Anthony William 2020 586 pages
4.21
2k+ ratings
Health
Self Help
Nutrition
The 4-Hour Body
by Timothy Ferriss • 2000
An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman
3.71
38k+
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Fitness
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The 4-Hour Body
An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman
by Timothy Ferriss 2000 571 pages
3.71
38k+ ratings
Health
Self Help
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Reading the Silver Screen
by Thomas C. Foster • 2014
A Film Lover's Guide to Decoding the Art Form That Moves
3.35
326
Film
Art
Reference
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Reading the Silver Screen
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by Thomas C. Foster 2014 403 pages
3.35
326 ratings
Film
Art
Reference
Animal Speak
by Ted Andrews • 2002
The Spiritual and Magical Powers of Creatures Great and Small
4.24
11k+
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Animals
Paganism
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Animal Speak
The Spiritual and Magical Powers of Creatures Great and Small
by Ted Andrews 2002 400 pages
4.24
11k+ ratings
Spirituality
Animals
Paganism
Python Crash Course
by Eric Matthes • 2015
A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming
4.35
3k+
Programming
Computer Science
Coding
Python Crash Course Summary
Python Crash Course
A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming
by Eric Matthes 2015 544 pages
4.35
3k+ ratings
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Computer Science
Coding
Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets
by John J. Murphy • 1986
A Comprehensive Guide to Trading Methods and Applications
4.21
4k+
Finance
Business
Economics
Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets Summary
Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets
A Comprehensive Guide to Trading Methods and Applications
by John J. Murphy 1986 576 pages
4.21
4k+ ratings
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How to Raise the Perfect Dog
by Cesar Millan • 2009
Through Puppyhood and Beyond
3.76
8k+
Dogs
Animals
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How to Raise the Perfect Dog
Through Puppyhood and Beyond
by Cesar Millan 2009 196 pages
3.76
8k+ ratings
Dogs
Animals
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The Art of Simple Food
by Alice Waters • 2007
Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution
3.94
26k+
Cookbooks
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Cooking
The Art of Simple Food Summary
The Art of Simple Food
Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution
by Alice Waters 2007 405 pages
3.94
26k+ ratings
Cookbooks
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Cooking
The Art of Manliness
by Brett McKay • 2009
Classic Skills and Manners for the Modern Man
3.90
3k+
Self Help
Personal Development
Psychology
The Art of Manliness Summary
The Art of Manliness
Classic Skills and Manners for the Modern Man
by Brett McKay 2009 288 pages
3.90
3k+ ratings
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Psychology
The Well-Trained Mind
by Susan Wise Bauer • 1999
A Guide to Classical Education at Home
4.33
7k+
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Parenting
Reference
The Well-Trained Mind Summary
The Well-Trained Mind
A Guide to Classical Education at Home
by Susan Wise Bauer 1999 864 pages
4.33
7k+ ratings
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How to Write a Damn Good Novel
by James N. Frey • 1987
A Step-by-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling
3.87
2k+
Writing
Reference
How To
How to Write a Damn Good Novel Summary
How to Write a Damn Good Novel
A Step-by-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling
by James N. Frey 1987 192 pages
3.87
2k+ ratings
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How To
Marketing Management
by Philip Kotler • 1967
4.06
6k+
Business
Management
Textbooks
Marketing Management Summary
Marketing Management
by Philip Kotler 1967 729 pages
4.06
6k+ ratings
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The Anatomy of Story
by John Truby • 2007
22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller
4.25
7k+
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Film
Crafts
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The Anatomy of Story
22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller
by John Truby 2007 445 pages
4.25
7k+ ratings
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Prescott's Microbiology
by Joanne Willey • 2007
4.04
164
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Science
Reference
Prescott's Microbiology Summary
Prescott's Microbiology
by Joanne Willey 2007
4.04
164 ratings
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Architecture
by Francis D. K. Ching • 1979
Form, Space, & Order
4.29
4k+
Architecture
Design
Art
Architecture Summary
Architecture
Form, Space, & Order
by Francis D. K. Ching 1979 416 pages
4.29
4k+ ratings
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Screenplay
by Syd Field • 1979
The Foundations of Screenwriting
3.99
8k+
Writing
Film
Reference
Screenplay Summary
Screenplay
The Foundations of Screenwriting
by Syd Field 1979 336 pages
3.99
8k+ ratings
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Film
Reference
They Say / I Say
by Gerald Graff • 2006
The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing
3.77
6k+
Writing
Education
School
They Say / I Say Summary
They Say / I Say
The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing
by Gerald Graff 2006 181 pages
3.77
6k+ ratings
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School
The Complete Book of Numerology
by David A. Phillips • 1994
Discovering the Inner Self
4.06
1k+
Numerology
Spirituality
Occult
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The Complete Book of Numerology
Discovering the Inner Self
by David A. Phillips 1994 289 pages
4.06
1k+ ratings
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Systematic Trading
by Robert Carver • 2015
A unique new method for designing trading and investing systems
4.02
266
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Economics
Money
Systematic Trading Summary
Systematic Trading
A unique new method for designing trading and investing systems
by Robert Carver 2015 325 pages
4.02
266 ratings
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Writing to Learn
by William Zinsser • 1988
How to Write--And Think--Clearly about Any Subject at All
3.81
2k+
Writing
Education
Self Help
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Writing to Learn
How to Write--And Think--Clearly about Any Subject at All
by William Zinsser 1988 272 pages
3.81
2k+ ratings
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Valuation
by McKinsey & Company Inc. • 2000
Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies, Fourth Edition
4.29
1k+
Finance
Business
Economics
Valuation Summary
Valuation
Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies, Fourth Edition
by McKinsey & Company Inc. 2000 739 pages
4.29
1k+ ratings
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Schema Therapy
by Jeffrey E. Young • 2003
A Practitioner's Guide
4.47
500+
Psychology
Mental Health
Counselling
Schema Therapy Summary
Schema Therapy
A Practitioner's Guide
by Jeffrey E. Young 2003 436 pages
4.47
500+ ratings
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Unmasking the Face
by Paul Ekman • 1975
A Guide to Recognizing Emotions From Facial Expressions
4.00
1k+
Psychology
Science
Self Help
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Unmasking the Face
A Guide to Recognizing Emotions From Facial Expressions
by Paul Ekman 1975 232 pages
4.00
1k+ ratings
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Automate the Boring Stuff with Python
by Al Sweigart • 2014
Practical Programming for Total Beginners
4.28
3k+
Programming
Computer Science
Coding
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Automate the Boring Stuff with Python
Practical Programming for Total Beginners
by Al Sweigart 2014 479 pages
4.28
3k+ ratings
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The Visual Story
by Bruce Block • 2007
Creating the Visual Structure of Film, TV and Digital Media
4.30
500+
Film
Art
Writing
The Visual Story Summary
The Visual Story
Creating the Visual Structure of Film, TV and Digital Media
by Bruce Block 2007 297 pages
4.30
500+ ratings
Film
Art
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The Muscle Ladder
by Jeff Nippard • 2024
Get Jacked Using Science
4.58
500+
Fitness
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Science
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The Muscle Ladder
Get Jacked Using Science
by Jeff Nippard 2024 707 pages
4.58
500+ ratings
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Story Genius
by Lisa Cron • 2016
How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel
4.19
6k+
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Reference
Story Genius Summary
Story Genius
How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel
by Lisa Cron 2016 288 pages
4.19
6k+ ratings
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A Rulebook for Arguments
by Anthony Weston • 1986
3.82
3k+
Philosophy
Logic
Writing
A Rulebook for Arguments Summary
A Rulebook for Arguments
by Anthony Weston 1986 120 pages
3.82
3k+ ratings
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Logic
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Total Immersion
by Terry Laughlin • 1996
The Revolutionary Way To Swim Better, Faster, and Easier
4.07
2k+
Fitness
Sports
Health
Total Immersion Summary
Total Immersion
The Revolutionary Way To Swim Better, Faster, and Easier
by Terry Laughlin 1996 320 pages
4.07
2k+ ratings
Fitness
Sports
Health
Comedy Writing Secrets
by Melvin Helitzer • 1987
The Best-Selling Guide to Writing Funny and Getting Paid for It
3.66
1k+
Writing
Comedy
Humor
Comedy Writing Secrets Summary
Comedy Writing Secrets
The Best-Selling Guide to Writing Funny and Getting Paid for It
by Melvin Helitzer 1987 240 pages
3.66
1k+ ratings
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Comedy
Humor
In the Blink of an Eye
by Walter Murch • 1995
A Perspective on Film Editing
4.21
8k+
Film
Art
Media Tie In
In the Blink of an Eye Summary
In the Blink of an Eye
A Perspective on Film Editing
by Walter Murch 1995 146 pages
4.21
8k+ ratings
Film
Art
Media Tie In
The Animator's Survival Kit
by Richard Williams • 2001
4.41
8k+
Art
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Design
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The Animator's Survival Kit
by Richard Williams 2001 342 pages
4.41
8k+ ratings
Art
Reference
Design
Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy
by Richard Brian Davis • 2009
Curiouser and Curiouser
4.12
1k+
Philosophy
Essays
Literary Criticism
Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy Summary
Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy
Curiouser and Curiouser
by Richard Brian Davis 2009 240 pages
4.12
1k+ ratings
Philosophy
Essays
Literary Criticism
Thinking with Type
by Ellen Lupton • 2004
A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, and Students
4.12
12k+
Design
Art
Art Design
Thinking with Type Summary
Thinking with Type
A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, and Students
by Ellen Lupton 2004 176 pages
4.12
12k+ ratings
Design
Art
Art Design
The Adweek Copywriting Handbook
by Joseph Sugarman • 2006
The Ultimate Guide to Writing Powerful Advertising and Marketing Copy from One of America's Top Copywriters
4.14
1k+
Business
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Communication
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The Adweek Copywriting Handbook
The Ultimate Guide to Writing Powerful Advertising and Marketing Copy from One of America's Top Copywriters
by Joseph Sugarman 2006 368 pages
4.14
1k+ ratings
Business
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The Joy of Sex
by Alex Comfort • 1972
3.62
3k+
Sexuality
Self Help
Relationships
The Joy of Sex Summary
The Joy of Sex
by Alex Comfort 1972 224 pages
3.62
3k+ ratings
Sexuality
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The ChatGPT Millionaire
by Neil Dagger • 2023
3.76
2k+
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Artificial Intelligence
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The ChatGPT Millionaire
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3.76
2k+ ratings
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Psych 101
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Psychology Facts, Basics, Statistics, Tests, and More!
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4k+
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Psych 101 Summary
Psych 101
Psychology Facts, Basics, Statistics, Tests, and More!
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3.92
4k+ ratings
Psychology
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3.34
229
Artificial Intelligence
Technology
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ChatGPT For Dummies (For Dummies
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229 ratings
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