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Science Book Summaries

Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain
by Sharon Begley • 2007
How a New Science Reveals Our Extraordinary Potential to Transform Ourselves
4.00
1k+
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Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain Summary
Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain
How a New Science Reveals Our Extraordinary Potential to Transform Ourselves
by Sharon Begley 2007 304 pages
4.00
1k+ ratings
Psychology
Science
Self Help
Aging Well
by George E. Vaillant MD • 2002
Surprising Guideposts to a Happier Life from the Landmark Harvard Study of Adult Development
3.93
500+
Psychology
Health
Self Help
Aging Well Summary
Aging Well
Surprising Guideposts to a Happier Life from the Landmark Harvard Study of Adult Development
by George E. Vaillant MD 2002 384 pages
3.93
500+ ratings
Psychology
Health
Self Help
The Idea Factory
by Jon Gertner • 2012
Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation
4.21
8k+
History
Business
Science
The Idea Factory Summary
The Idea Factory
Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation
by Jon Gertner 2012 432 pages
4.21
8k+ ratings
History
Business
Science
The Road Ahead
by Bill Gates • 1995
3.74
4k+
Business
Biography
Technology
The Road Ahead Summary
The Road Ahead
by Bill Gates 1995 304 pages
3.74
4k+ ratings
Business
Biography
Technology
Foolproof
by Sander van der Linden • 2023
Why Misinformation Infects Our Minds and How to Build Immunity
3.97
500+
Psychology
Politics
Science
Foolproof Summary
Foolproof
Why Misinformation Infects Our Minds and How to Build Immunity
by Sander van der Linden 2023 366 pages
3.97
500+ ratings
Psychology
Politics
Science
Fingerprints of the Gods
by Graham Hancock • 1995
The Evidence of Earth's Lost Civilization
4.15
15k+
History
Science
Ancient History
Fingerprints of the Gods Summary
Fingerprints of the Gods
The Evidence of Earth's Lost Civilization
by Graham Hancock 1995 578 pages
4.15
15k+ ratings
History
Science
Ancient History
The Body Remembers
by Babette Rothschild • 2000
The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment
4.28
2k+
Psychology
Mental Health
Self Help
The Body Remembers Summary
The Body Remembers
The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment
by Babette Rothschild 2000 208 pages
4.28
2k+ ratings
Psychology
Mental Health
Self Help
Saving Normal
by Allen Frances • 2013
An Insider's Revolt Against Out-Of-Control Psychiatric Diagnosis, DSM-5, Big Pharma, and the Medicalization of Ordinary Life
3.85
1k+
Psychology
Psychiatry
Mental Health
Saving Normal Summary
Saving Normal
An Insider's Revolt Against Out-Of-Control Psychiatric Diagnosis, DSM-5, Big Pharma, and the Medicalization of Ordinary Life
by Allen Frances 2013 336 pages
3.85
1k+ ratings
Psychology
Psychiatry
Mental Health
Change
by Damon Centola • 2021
How to Make Big Things Happen
4.06
500+
Psychology
Business
Sociology
Change Summary
Change
How to Make Big Things Happen
by Damon Centola 2021 352 pages
4.06
500+ ratings
Psychology
Business
Sociology
The Big Picture
by Sean Carroll • 2016
On the Origins of Life, Meaning, and the Universe Itself
4.18
10k+
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Philosophy
Physics
The Big Picture Summary
The Big Picture
On the Origins of Life, Meaning, and the Universe Itself
by Sean Carroll 2016 475 pages
4.18
10k+ ratings
Science
Philosophy
Physics
Troublemakers
by Leslie Berlin • 2017
Silicon Valley's Coming of Age
4.09
500+
History
Technology
Business
Troublemakers Summary
Troublemakers
Silicon Valley's Coming of Age
by Leslie Berlin 2017 512 pages
4.09
500+ ratings
History
Technology
Business
Synaptic Self
by Joseph E. LeDoux • 2002
How Our Brains Become Who We Are
4.00
5k+
Neuroscience
Science
Psychology
Synaptic Self Summary
Synaptic Self
How Our Brains Become Who We Are
by Joseph E. LeDoux 2002 416 pages
4.00
5k+ ratings
Neuroscience
Science
Psychology
NeuroTribes
by Steve Silberman • 2015
The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity
4.28
18k+
Psychology
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Science
NeuroTribes Summary
NeuroTribes
The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity
by Steve Silberman 2015 534 pages
4.28
18k+ ratings
Psychology
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Science
Dataclysm
by Christian Rudder • 2014
Who We Are
3.73
12k+
Science
Psychology
Sociology
Dataclysm Summary
Dataclysm
Who We Are
by Christian Rudder 2014 304 pages
3.73
12k+ ratings
Science
Psychology
Sociology
Game Theory
by Brian Clegg • 2022
Understanding the Mathematics of Life
3.23
500+
Science
Economics
Mathematics
Game Theory Summary
Game Theory
Understanding the Mathematics of Life
by Brian Clegg 2022 179 pages
3.23
500+ ratings
Science
Economics
Mathematics
Phenomena
by Annie Jacobsen • 2017
The Secret History of the U.S. Government's Investigations into Extrasensory Perception and Psychokinesis
3.94
2k+
History
Science
Paranormal
Phenomena Summary
Phenomena
The Secret History of the U.S. Government's Investigations into Extrasensory Perception and Psychokinesis
by Annie Jacobsen 2017 544 pages
3.94
2k+ ratings
History
Science
Paranormal
Childhood Disrupted
by Donna Jackson Nakazawa • 2015
How Your Biography Becomes Your Biology, and How You Can Heal
4.27
3k+
Psychology
Self Help
Mental Health
Childhood Disrupted Summary
Childhood Disrupted
How Your Biography Becomes Your Biology, and How You Can Heal
by Donna Jackson Nakazawa 2015 304 pages
4.27
3k+ ratings
Psychology
Self Help
Mental Health
Good Anxiety
by Dr Wendy Suzuki • 2021
Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion
3.57
1k+
Self Help
Psychology
Mental Health
Good Anxiety Summary
Good Anxiety
Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion
by Dr Wendy Suzuki 2021 298 pages
3.57
1k+ ratings
Self Help
Psychology
Mental Health
Ageless
by Andrew Steele • 2020
The New Science of Getting Older Without Getting Old
3.82
1k+
Science
Health
Biology
Ageless Summary
Ageless
The New Science of Getting Older Without Getting Old
by Andrew Steele 2020 348 pages
3.82
1k+ ratings
Science
Health
Biology
Consuming Instinct
by Gad Saad • 2011
What Juicy Burgers, Ferraris, Pornography, and Gift Giving Reveal About Human Nature
3.70
500+
Psychology
Science
Business
Consuming Instinct Summary
Consuming Instinct
What Juicy Burgers, Ferraris, Pornography, and Gift Giving Reveal About Human Nature
by Gad Saad 2011 392 pages
3.70
500+ ratings
Psychology
Science
Business
The Crack in the Cosmic Egg
by Joseph Chilton Pearce • 1971
New Constructs of Mind and Reality
4.01
464
Philosophy
Psychology
Spirituality
The Crack in the Cosmic Egg Summary
The Crack in the Cosmic Egg
New Constructs of Mind and Reality
by Joseph Chilton Pearce 1971 234 pages
4.01
464 ratings
Philosophy
Psychology
Spirituality
The Ape that Understood the Universe
by Steve Stewart-Williams • 2018
How the Mind and Culture Evolve
4.23
1k+
Science
Psychology
Evolution
The Ape that Understood the Universe Summary
The Ape that Understood the Universe
How the Mind and Culture Evolve
by Steve Stewart-Williams 2018 378 pages
4.23
1k+ ratings
Science
Psychology
Evolution
Thirteen Theories of Human Nature
by Leslie Forster Stevenson • 2017
3.69
129
Philosophy
Science
Read For School
Thirteen Theories of Human Nature Summary
Thirteen Theories of Human Nature
by Leslie Forster Stevenson 2017 336 pages
3.69
129 ratings
Philosophy
Science
Read For School
The Myth of Artificial Intelligence
by Erik J. Larson • 2021
Why Computers Can’t Think the Way We Do
3.96
500+
Artificial Intelligence
Science
Technology
The Myth of Artificial Intelligence Summary
The Myth of Artificial Intelligence
Why Computers Can’t Think the Way We Do
by Erik J. Larson 2021 320 pages
3.96
500+ ratings
Artificial Intelligence
Science
Technology
The Elegant Universe
by Brian Greene • 1999
Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
4.10
100k+
Science
Physics
Astronomy
The Elegant Universe Summary
The Elegant Universe
Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
by Brian Greene 1999 464 pages
4.10
100k+ ratings
Science
Physics
Astronomy
Why We Die
by Venki Ramakrishnan • 2024
The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality
4.03
2k+
Science
Health
Biology
Why We Die Summary
Why We Die
The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality
by Venki Ramakrishnan 2024 318 pages
4.03
2k+ ratings
Science
Health
Biology
The Tao of Physics
by Fritjof Capra • 1975
An Exploration of the Parallels between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism
3.97
19k+
Science
Philosophy
Physics
The Tao of Physics Summary
The Tao of Physics
An Exploration of the Parallels between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism
by Fritjof Capra 1975 366 pages
3.97
19k+ ratings
Science
Philosophy
Physics
Stuff Matters
by Mark Miodownik • 2013
Exploring the Marvelous Materials That Shape Our Man-Made World
4.11
21k+
Science
History
Chemistry
Stuff Matters Summary
Stuff Matters
Exploring the Marvelous Materials That Shape Our Man-Made World
by Mark Miodownik 2013 252 pages
4.11
21k+ ratings
Science
History
Chemistry
Supernormal Stimuli
by Deirdre Barrett • 2010
How Primal Urges Overran Their Evolutionary Purpose
3.69
391
Psychology
Science
Evolution
Supernormal Stimuli Summary
Supernormal Stimuli
How Primal Urges Overran Their Evolutionary Purpose
by Deirdre Barrett 2010 226 pages
3.69
391 ratings
Psychology
Science
Evolution
Sync
by Steven H. Strogatz • 2003
4.07
3k+
Science
Mathematics
Physics
Sync Summary
Sync
by Steven H. Strogatz 2003 352 pages
4.07
3k+ ratings
Science
Mathematics
Physics
Grain Brain
by David Perlmutter • 2013
The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar--Your Brain's Silent Killers
3.90
24k+
Health
Nutrition
Food
Grain Brain Summary
Grain Brain
The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar--Your Brain's Silent Killers
by David Perlmutter 2013 336 pages
3.90
24k+ ratings
Health
Nutrition
Food
You Can Have an Amazing Memory
by Dominic O'Brien • 2011
Learn Life-Changing Techniques and Tips from the Memory Maestro
4.06
500+
Self Help
Psychology
Personal Development
You Can Have an Amazing Memory Summary
You Can Have an Amazing Memory
Learn Life-Changing Techniques and Tips from the Memory Maestro
by Dominic O'Brien 2011 208 pages
4.06
500+ ratings
Self Help
Psychology
Personal Development
How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog
by Chad Orzel • 2009
3.91
3k+
Science
Physics
Popular Science
How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog Summary
How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog
by Chad Orzel 2009 296 pages
3.91
3k+ ratings
Science
Physics
Popular Science
The Hot Zone
by Richard Preston • 1994
The Terrifying True Story of the Origins of the Ebola Virus
4.16
100k+
Science
History
Medical
The Hot Zone Summary
The Hot Zone
The Terrifying True Story of the Origins of the Ebola Virus
by Richard Preston 1994 352 pages
4.16
100k+ ratings
Science
History
Medical
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
by Gerard J. Tortora • 1942
4.15
1k+
Science
Textbooks
Reference
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology Summary
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
by Gerard J. Tortora 1942 1264 pages
4.15
1k+ ratings
Science
Textbooks
Reference
You Are the Universe
by Deepak Chopra • 2017
Discovering Your Cosmic Self and Why It Matters
3.59
2k+
Spirituality
Science
Philosophy
You Are the Universe Summary
You Are the Universe
Discovering Your Cosmic Self and Why It Matters
by Deepak Chopra 2017 288 pages
3.59
2k+ ratings
Spirituality
Science
Philosophy
The Barbell Prescription
by Jonathon M. Sullivan • 2017
Strength Training for Life After 40
4.35
500+
Fitness
Health
Science
The Barbell Prescription Summary
The Barbell Prescription
Strength Training for Life After 40
by Jonathon M. Sullivan 2017 736 pages
4.35
500+ ratings
Fitness
Health
Science
The Art of Doing Science and Engineering
by Richard W. Hamming • 1996
Learning to Learn
4.18
1k+
Science
Engineering
Technology
The Art of Doing Science and Engineering Summary
The Art of Doing Science and Engineering
Learning to Learn
by Richard W. Hamming 1996 398 pages
4.18
1k+ ratings
Science
Engineering
Technology
2084
by John C. Lennox • 2020
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity
3.93
1k+
Science
Christian
Artificial Intelligence
2084 Summary
2084
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity
by John C. Lennox 2020 229 pages
3.93
1k+ ratings
Science
Christian
Artificial Intelligence
Mechatronics
by W. Bolton • 1996
Electronic Control Systems in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
4.10
500+
Engineering
Science
Textbooks
Mechatronics Summary
Mechatronics
Electronic Control Systems in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
by W. Bolton 1996 574 pages
4.10
500+ ratings
Engineering
Science
Textbooks
A Field Guide to Lucid Dreaming
by Dylan Tuccillo • 2012
Mastering the Art of Oneironautics
3.96
2k+
Psychology
Self Help
Spirituality
A Field Guide to Lucid Dreaming Summary
A Field Guide to Lucid Dreaming
Mastering the Art of Oneironautics
by Dylan Tuccillo 2012 274 pages
3.96
2k+ ratings
Psychology
Self Help
Spirituality
The Sense of Style
by Steven Pinker • 2014
The Thinking Person's Guide to Writing in the 21st Century
4.04
9k+
Writing
Language
Linguistics
The Sense of Style Summary
The Sense of Style
The Thinking Person's Guide to Writing in the 21st Century
by Steven Pinker 2014 368 pages
4.04
9k+ ratings
Writing
Language
Linguistics
The Code Breaker
by Walter Isaacson • 2021
Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race
4.28
41k+
Science
Biography
History
The Code Breaker Summary
The Code Breaker
Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race
by Walter Isaacson 2021 536 pages
4.28
41k+ ratings
Science
Biography
History
The Science of Fear
by Daniel Gardner • 2008
Why We Fear the Things We Shouldn't--and Put Ourselves in Greater Danger
3.96
5k+
Psychology
Science
Politics
The Science of Fear Summary
The Science of Fear
Why We Fear the Things We Shouldn't--and Put Ourselves in Greater Danger
by Daniel Gardner 2008 339 pages
3.96
5k+ ratings
Psychology
Science
Politics
Computer Science Distilled
by Wladston Ferreira Filho • 2017
Learn the Art of Solving Computational Problems
4.07
1k+
Computer Science
Programming
Technology
Computer Science Distilled Summary
Computer Science Distilled
Learn the Art of Solving Computational Problems
by Wladston Ferreira Filho 2017
4.07
1k+ ratings
Computer Science
Programming
Technology
Thinking Like a Lawyer
by Frederick Schauer • 2009
A New Introduction to Legal Reasoning
3.89
323
Law
Philosophy
Legal
Thinking Like a Lawyer Summary
Thinking Like a Lawyer
A New Introduction to Legal Reasoning
by Frederick Schauer 2009 256 pages
3.89
323 ratings
Law
Philosophy
Legal
Starting Strength
by Mark Rippetoe • 2005
Basic Barbell Training
4.44
10k+
Fitness
Health
Sports
Starting Strength Summary
Starting Strength
Basic Barbell Training
by Mark Rippetoe 2005 362 pages
4.44
10k+ ratings
Fitness
Health
Sports
How We Learn to Move
by Rob Gray • 2021
A Revolution in the Way We Coach & Practice Sports Skills
4.32
479
Sports
Psychology
Science
How We Learn to Move Summary
How We Learn to Move
A Revolution in the Way We Coach & Practice Sports Skills
by Rob Gray 2021 266 pages
4.32
479 ratings
Sports
Psychology
Science
INNERCISE
by John Assaraf • 2018
The New Science to Unlock Your Brain’s Hidden Power
4.06
500+
Self Help
Psychology
Personal Development
INNERCISE Summary
INNERCISE
The New Science to Unlock Your Brain’s Hidden Power
by John Assaraf 2018 244 pages
4.06
500+ ratings
Self Help
Psychology
Personal Development
Nexus
by Mark Buchanan • 2002
Small Worlds and the Groundbreaking Science of Networks
3.81
500+
Science
Mathematics
Physics
Nexus Summary
Nexus
Small Worlds and the Groundbreaking Science of Networks
by Mark Buchanan 2002 236 pages
3.81
500+ ratings
Science
Mathematics
Physics
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