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Reference Book Summaries

Algorithm Design
by Jon Kleinberg • 2005
Design algorithms that run fast; recognize the problems that never will; and learn the workarounds.
4.17
500+
Algorithm Design Summary
Algorithm Design
Design algorithms that run fast; recognize the problems that never will; and learn the workarounds.
by Jon Kleinberg 2005 864 pages
4.17
500+ ratings
Solar Energy
by Arno Smets • 2016
The semiconductor physics from photon to grid: how light becomes electricity and gets delivered.
4.04
151
Solar Energy Summary
Solar Energy
The semiconductor physics from photon to grid: how light becomes electricity and gets delivered.
by Arno Smets 2016 825 pages
4.04
151 ratings
Directing the Documentary by Michael Rabiger (1992-01-01) Paperback
by Michael Rabiger • 1987
From research to final cut: the documentary director's craft, where ethics and story meet the lens.
4.21
336
Directing the Documentary by Michael Rabiger (1992-01-01) Paperback Summary
Directing the Documentary by Michael Rabiger (1992-01-01) Paperback
From research to final cut: the documentary director's craft, where ethics and story meet the lens.
by Michael Rabiger 1987
4.21
336 ratings
Bipolar Disorder for Dummies
by Candida Fink • 2005
Beyond medication: the mood tracking, trigger plans, and daily routines that keep bipolar in check.
4.02
466
Bipolar Disorder for Dummies Summary
Bipolar Disorder for Dummies
Beyond medication: the mood tracking, trigger plans, and daily routines that keep bipolar in check.
by Candida Fink 2005 340 pages
4.02
466 ratings
How to Write One Song
by Jeff Tweedy • 2020
One song, no talent required. The daily practice and word games that get it done.
4.22
7k+
How to Write One Song Summary
How to Write One Song
One song, no talent required. The daily practice and word games that get it done.
by Jeff Tweedy 2020 173 pages
4.22
7k+ ratings
Skin Rules
by Debra Jaliman • 2012
Stop buying expensive cleansers. A dermatologist reveals where your skincare money really goes.
3.61
340
Skin Rules Summary
Skin Rules
Stop buying expensive cleansers. A dermatologist reveals where your skincare money really goes.
by Debra Jaliman 2012 208 pages
3.61
340 ratings
Penguin Celebrations - The Science of Everyday Life
by Jay Ingram • 1989
What walking, blinking, and bees reveal about physics, evolution, and your own brain.
3.76
230
Penguin Celebrations - The Science of Everyday Life Summary
Penguin Celebrations - The Science of Everyday Life
What walking, blinking, and bees reveal about physics, evolution, and your own brain.
by Jay Ingram 1989 200 pages
3.76
230 ratings
One Simple Idea for Startups and Entrepreneurs
by Stephen Key • 2012
Before the patent, before the loan: sell. One product, one shelf, real money. The rest follows.
3.78
129
One Simple Idea for Startups and Entrepreneurs Summary
One Simple Idea for Startups and Entrepreneurs
Before the patent, before the loan: sell. One product, one shelf, real money. The rest follows.
by Stephen Key 2012 256 pages
3.78
129 ratings
The Nonprofit Board Answer Book
by Boardsource • 2007
You accepted a board seat. Now what? Practical answers on governance, finance, and fundraising.
4.23
130
The Nonprofit Board Answer Book Summary
The Nonprofit Board Answer Book
You accepted a board seat. Now what? Practical answers on governance, finance, and fundraising.
by Boardsource 2007 384 pages
4.23
130 ratings
Everyday Etiquette
by Patricia Rossi • 2011
From handshake to condolence call, the social rules most people miss across 101 everyday moments.
3.54
119
Everyday Etiquette Summary
Everyday Etiquette
From handshake to condolence call, the social rules most people miss across 101 everyday moments.
by Patricia Rossi 2011 240 pages
3.54
119 ratings
Computer Networks and Internets
by Douglas E. Comer • 1996
Networking as a system, not a spec sheet: the lasting foundation under every protocol war.
3.74
131
Computer Networks and Internets Summary
Computer Networks and Internets
Networking as a system, not a spec sheet: the lasting foundation under every protocol war.
by Douglas E. Comer 1996 768 pages
3.74
131 ratings
NCLEX-RN Content Review Guide
by Kaplan Nursing Test Prep • 2013
Two answers look right on the NCLEX. A systematic framework for picking the safer one.
3.72
109
NCLEX-RN Content Review Guide Summary
NCLEX-RN Content Review Guide
Two answers look right on the NCLEX. A systematic framework for picking the safer one.
by Kaplan Nursing Test Prep 2013
3.72
109 ratings
The Well-Spoken Thesaurus
by Tom Heehler • 2011
Eloquence isn't big words. Master the small ones: prepositions, articles, and rhythmic restraint.
4.17
337
The Well-Spoken Thesaurus Summary
The Well-Spoken Thesaurus
Eloquence isn't big words. Master the small ones: prepositions, articles, and rhythmic restraint.
by Tom Heehler 2011 400 pages
4.17
337 ratings
The 10 Commandments of Money
by Liz Pulliam Weston • 2010
The spending formula that works, the debt to kill first, and the insurance you don't need.
3.71
203
The 10 Commandments of Money Summary
The 10 Commandments of Money
The spending formula that works, the debt to kill first, and the insurance you don't need.
by Liz Pulliam Weston 2010 305 pages
3.71
203 ratings
Plot
by Ansen Dibell • 1988
Plot isn't what happens; it's why it matters. A practical guide to structuring fiction that grips.
3.88
500+
Plot Summary
Plot
Plot isn't what happens; it's why it matters. A practical guide to structuring fiction that grips.
by Ansen Dibell 1988 176 pages
3.88
500+ ratings
You are Being Lied To
by Russ Kick • 2001
The institutions you trust most are filtering what you know. Here is how, and why.
3.87
1k+
You are Being Lied To Summary
You are Being Lied To
The institutions you trust most are filtering what you know. Here is how, and why.
by Russ Kick 2001 350 pages
3.87
1k+ ratings
The Everything Hinduism Book
by Kenneth Schouler • 2009
No founder, no single scripture: a guide to the world's oldest religion, for Western readers.
3.38
16
The Everything Hinduism Book Summary
The Everything Hinduism Book
No founder, no single scripture: a guide to the world's oldest religion, for Western readers.
by Kenneth Schouler 2009 304 pages
3.38
16 ratings
Build Your Running Body
by Melissa Breyer • 2014
Your muscles adapt in weeks; your tendons take months. Train the full system or stay sidelined.
4.19
500+
Build Your Running Body Summary
Build Your Running Body
Your muscles adapt in weeks; your tendons take months. Train the full system or stay sidelined.
by Melissa Breyer 2014 448 pages
4.19
500+ ratings
Major Account Sales Strategy
by Neil Rackham • 1989
Win major accounts: find allies, deepen dissatisfaction, reshape their criteria, negotiate last.
4.22
309
Major Account Sales Strategy Summary
Major Account Sales Strategy
Win major accounts: find allies, deepen dissatisfaction, reshape their criteria, negotiate last.
by Neil Rackham 1989 240 pages
4.22
309 ratings
The Chief Financial Officer
by Jason Karaian • 2014
The CFO: from bookkeeper to CEO co-pilot and the most versatile leader in the firm.
3.53
156
The Chief Financial Officer Summary
The Chief Financial Officer
The CFO: from bookkeeper to CEO co-pilot and the most versatile leader in the firm.
by Jason Karaian 2014 160 pages
3.53
156 ratings
Public Speaking
by Akash Karia • 2013
Conflict hooks them. Details hold them. A circular close brings them back. The speaker's craft.
3.97
153
Public Speaking Summary
Public Speaking
Conflict hooks them. Details hold them. A circular close brings them back. The speaker's craft.
by Akash Karia 2013 130 pages
3.97
153 ratings
One Year to an Organized Life
by Regina Leeds • 2007
Twelve months, twelve rooms, and a week-by-week plan that finally makes staying organized possible.
3.45
1k+
One Year to an Organized Life Summary
One Year to an Organized Life
Twelve months, twelve rooms, and a week-by-week plan that finally makes staying organized possible.
by Regina Leeds 2007 320 pages
3.45
1k+ ratings
Everyday Cybersecurity
by Christopher Cox • 2019
The non-techie's playbook for shutting out hackers, scammers, and identity thieves.
5.00
1
Everyday Cybersecurity Summary
Everyday Cybersecurity
The non-techie's playbook for shutting out hackers, scammers, and identity thieves.
by Christopher Cox 2019 240 pages
5.00
1 ratings
Marketing in the Age of Google
by Vanessa Fox • 2010
Most searchers bypass ads entirely. A strategy for capturing the 85% of clicks you are missing.
3.91
390
Marketing in the Age of Google Summary
Marketing in the Age of Google
Most searchers bypass ads entirely. A strategy for capturing the 85% of clicks you are missing.
by Vanessa Fox 2010 256 pages
3.91
390 ratings
The Myths and Gods of India
by Alain Daniélou • 1960
Hindu polytheism is a symbolic map of the transcendent. This is its scholarly decoding.
3.99
138
The Myths and Gods of India Summary
The Myths and Gods of India
Hindu polytheism is a symbolic map of the transcendent. This is its scholarly decoding.
by Alain Daniélou 1960 512 pages
3.99
138 ratings
How to Invest in Gold & Silver
by Don Durrett • 2010
Physical metal first, then miners: a blueprint with the metrics, entry zones, and exit targets.
4.42
45
How to Invest in Gold & Silver Summary
How to Invest in Gold & Silver
Physical metal first, then miners: a blueprint with the metrics, entry zones, and exit targets.
by Don Durrett 2010 350 pages
4.42
45 ratings
Ages and Stages
by Charles E. Schaefer • 2000
What's normal at 2, 7, or 14? A developmental map that turns parental panic into patience.
3.83
163
Ages and Stages Summary
Ages and Stages
What's normal at 2, 7, or 14? A developmental map that turns parental panic into patience.
by Charles E. Schaefer 2000 232 pages
3.83
163 ratings
Remember It!
by Nelson Dellis • 2018
Picture it, place it, and make it weird: the memory athlete's formula for remembering anything.
3.96
500+
Remember It! Summary
Remember It!
Picture it, place it, and make it weird: the memory athlete's formula for remembering anything.
by Nelson Dellis 2018 240 pages
3.96
500+ ratings
Microsoft Excel for Stock and Option Traders
by Jeff Augen • 2011
Build a trading lab in Excel: volatility models, backtests, and the edge most traders miss.
3.17
12
Microsoft Excel for Stock and Option Traders Summary
Microsoft Excel for Stock and Option Traders
Build a trading lab in Excel: volatility models, backtests, and the edge most traders miss.
by Jeff Augen 2011 195 pages
3.17
12 ratings
The Ultimate Guide to Business Process Management
by Theodore Panagacos • 2012
BPM fails when IT runs the show. A business-led blueprint for process improvement that lasts.
3.69
199
The Ultimate Guide to Business Process Management Summary
The Ultimate Guide to Business Process Management
BPM fails when IT runs the show. A business-led blueprint for process improvement that lasts.
by Theodore Panagacos 2012 226 pages
3.69
199 ratings
Buying and Selling a Business
by Garrett Sutton • 2003
Structure the deal, not just the price. A playbook for business buyers and sellers.
3.90
197
Buying and Selling a Business Summary
Buying and Selling a Business
Structure the deal, not just the price. A playbook for business buyers and sellers.
by Garrett Sutton 2003 210 pages
3.90
197 ratings
Tax Savvy for Small Business
by Frederick W. Daily • 1995
Treat taxes as a year-round game and the IRS rulebook becomes a catalog of savings.
3.87
104
Tax Savvy for Small Business Summary
Tax Savvy for Small Business
Treat taxes as a year-round game and the IRS rulebook becomes a catalog of savings.
by Frederick W. Daily 1995
3.87
104 ratings
Inbound PR
by Iliyana Stareva • 2018
Make journalists and clients come to you: an inbound playbook that finally makes PR measurable.
3.87
46
Inbound PR Summary
Inbound PR
Make journalists and clients come to you: an inbound playbook that finally makes PR measurable.
by Iliyana Stareva 2018 192 pages
3.87
46 ratings
Meditation for Dummies
by Stephan Bodian • 1999
Meditation demystified: what works, why your mind wanders, and why five minutes is enough.
3.77
1k+
Meditation for Dummies Summary
Meditation for Dummies
Meditation demystified: what works, why your mind wanders, and why five minutes is enough.
by Stephan Bodian 1999 416 pages
3.77
1k+ ratings
The New Sugar Busters!
by H. Leighton Steward • 2009
Insulin, not calories, controls fat storage. The foods that spike it are not the obvious ones.
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The New Sugar Busters! Summary
The New Sugar Busters!
Insulin, not calories, controls fat storage. The foods that spike it are not the obvious ones.
by H. Leighton Steward 2009 384 pages
3.75
500+ ratings
Adobe Illustrator Cs6 Classroom in a Book
by Adobe Creative Team • 1993
Fifteen projects that turn the complexity of vector design into a workflow you can actually use.
4.10
500+
Adobe Illustrator Cs6 Classroom in a Book Summary
Adobe Illustrator Cs6 Classroom in a Book
Fifteen projects that turn the complexity of vector design into a workflow you can actually use.
by Adobe Creative Team 1993 463 pages
4.10
500+ ratings
Remote Sensing and GIS
by Basudeb Bhatta • 2008
Build the complete geospatial toolkit, from electromagnetic radiation to interactive web maps.
4.00
232
Remote Sensing and GIS Summary
Remote Sensing and GIS
Build the complete geospatial toolkit, from electromagnetic radiation to interactive web maps.
by Basudeb Bhatta 2008 685 pages
4.00
232 ratings
Knowing Scripture
by R.C. Sproul • 1960
Exegesis pulls meaning out, eisegesis reads it in. A short course in doing the first.
4.32
2k+
Knowing Scripture Summary
Knowing Scripture
Exegesis pulls meaning out, eisegesis reads it in. A short course in doing the first.
by R.C. Sproul 1960 127 pages
4.32
2k+ ratings
PMI-ACP® Exam Prep, Premier Edition
by Mike Griffiths • 2012
Seven domains, one exam: a prep guide that teaches the Agile mindset as a single system.
4.36
358
PMI-ACP® Exam Prep, Premier Edition Summary
PMI-ACP® Exam Prep, Premier Edition
Seven domains, one exam: a prep guide that teaches the Agile mindset as a single system.
by Mike Griffiths 2012 340 pages
4.36
358 ratings
Classical Music for Dummies
by David Pogue • 1997
From plainchant to Stravinsky: how classical music works, what to listen for, and when to clap.
3.95
500+
Classical Music for Dummies Summary
Classical Music for Dummies
From plainchant to Stravinsky: how classical music works, what to listen for, and when to clap.
by David Pogue 1997 356 pages
3.95
500+ ratings
Publishing E-Books For Dummies
by Ali Luke • 2012
How to write, format, price, and promote an e-book that sells, no publisher required.
4.23
162
Publishing E-Books For Dummies Summary
Publishing E-Books For Dummies
How to write, format, price, and promote an e-book that sells, no publisher required.
by Ali Luke 2012 320 pages
4.23
162 ratings
Improve Your Chess Calculation
by Ramesh RB • 2022
The secret isn't more puzzles. It's a system for seeing further and calculating deeper.
4.08
13
Improve Your Chess Calculation Summary
Improve Your Chess Calculation
The secret isn't more puzzles. It's a system for seeing further and calculating deeper.
by Ramesh RB 2022 729 pages
4.08
13 ratings
A Guided Tour of the Collected Works of C. G. Jung
by Robert H. Hopcke • 1989
Jung's collected works: 20 volumes. This book: the reading order he never provided.
4.18
91
A Guided Tour of the Collected Works of C. G. Jung Summary
A Guided Tour of the Collected Works of C. G. Jung
Jung's collected works: 20 volumes. This book: the reading order he never provided.
by Robert H. Hopcke 1989 202 pages
4.18
91 ratings
When Buyers Say No
by Tom Hopkins • 2014
Buyers average five no's per sale. The objection-handling system that keeps each conversation alive.
3.86
133
When Buyers Say No Summary
When Buyers Say No
Buyers average five no's per sale. The objection-handling system that keeps each conversation alive.
by Tom Hopkins 2014 320 pages
3.86
133 ratings
Urban Preppers with Kids, Pets &Parents
by James G. Mushen • 2012
The preparedness guide that remembers the toddler, the aging parent, and the family dog.
3.42
109
Urban Preppers with Kids, Pets &Parents Summary
Urban Preppers with Kids, Pets &Parents
The preparedness guide that remembers the toddler, the aging parent, and the family dog.
by James G. Mushen 2012 478 pages
3.42
109 ratings
The Art of Always Being Right
by A.C. Grayling • 2012
Thirty-eight ways to win any argument, none of which require you to be right.
3.44
205
The Art of Always Being Right Summary
The Art of Always Being Right
Thirty-eight ways to win any argument, none of which require you to be right.
by A.C. Grayling 2012 63 pages
3.44
205 ratings
How to Sail Around the World
by Hal Roth • 2003
Stop the boat, survive the storm, and cross oceans with less: a circumnavigator's practical manual.
4.06
237
How to Sail Around the World Summary
How to Sail Around the World
Stop the boat, survive the storm, and cross oceans with less: a circumnavigator's practical manual.
by Hal Roth 2003 480 pages
4.06
237 ratings
Scrum Shortcuts Without Cutting Corners
by Ilan Goldstein • 2013
How to ship working software every sprint without cutting the corners that hold Scrum together.
4.06
211
Scrum Shortcuts Without Cutting Corners Summary
Scrum Shortcuts Without Cutting Corners
How to ship working software every sprint without cutting the corners that hold Scrum together.
by Ilan Goldstein 2013 208 pages
4.06
211 ratings
Essential Oils
by Matt Hall • 2015
The 4,500-year-old plant remedy: safe ways to use it for sleep, pain, and immunity.
3.69
1k+
Essential Oils Summary
Essential Oils
The 4,500-year-old plant remedy: safe ways to use it for sleep, pain, and immunity.
by Matt Hall 2015
3.69
1k+ ratings
Quick & Easy Ketogenic Cooking
by Maria Emmerich • 2016
Drop pounds without hunger: the no-stress keto cookbook that makes fat the hero.
4.16
500+
Quick & Easy Ketogenic Cooking Summary
Quick & Easy Ketogenic Cooking
Drop pounds without hunger: the no-stress keto cookbook that makes fat the hero.
by Maria Emmerich 2016 400 pages
4.16
500+ ratings
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