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Get the Summary of Andy Greenberg's Tracers in the Dark in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: Tracers in the Dark is a story of crime and pursuit unlike any other. With unprecedented access to the major players in federal law enforcement and private industry, veteran cybersecurity reporter Andy Greenberg tells an astonishing saga of criminal empires built and destroyed. He introduces an...
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Get the Summary of Nina Burleigh's Mirage in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Mirage" by Nina Burleigh recounts Napoleon Bonaparte's secretive 1798 expedition to Egypt, involving a fleet of 300 ships, 34,000 troops, 16,000 sailors, and 151 scholars and artists. The mission aimed to undermine British trade routes and expand French influence. The scholars, including prominent figures like Gaspard Monge and Claude-Louis...
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Get the Summary of Ryan Holiday's Discipline Is Destiny in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Discipline Is Destiny" by Ryan Holiday explores the pivotal role of discipline in achieving greatness and self-mastery. The book draws on historical figures like Lou Gehrig, whose consistent performance and modest lifestyle exemplified discipline, and Toni Morrison, who maintained a disciplined writing routine amidst challenges....
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Get the Summary of David Thomas's The Pragmatic Programmer in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Pragmatic Programmer" by David Thomas and Andrew Hunt is a guide for software developers to become more efficient and adaptable in their craft. It outlines the characteristics of a Pragmatic Programmer, including a deep understanding of problems, accountability for their work, and the ability to manage change effectively....
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Get the Summary of Ed Conway's Material World in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: The fiber-optic cables that weave the World Wide Web, the copper veins of our electric grids, the silicon chips and lithium batteries that power our phones and cars: though it can feel like we now live in a weightless world of information-what Ed Conway calls "the ethereal world"-our twenty-first-century...
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Get the Summary of Kara Swisher's Burn Book in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Burn Book" by Kara Swisher is a personal narrative that delves into the author's extensive career in tech journalism, covering the lives and businesses of industry giants like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Steve Jobs. Swisher shares her journey from a young girl in Roslyn Harbor to a prominent journalist at the forefront of the digital...
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Get the Summary of Jennifer Breheny Wallace's Never Enough in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: In Never Enough, award-winning reporter Jennifer Breheny Wallace investigates the deep roots of toxic achievement culture, and finds out what we must do to fight back. Drawing on interviews with families, educators, and an original survey of nearly 6,000 parents, she exposes how the pressure...
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Get the Summary of Cal Newport's Slow Productivity in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Slow Productivity" by Cal Newport explores the concept of productivity, particularly in knowledge work, where traditional metrics are ill-suited. The book challenges the 20th-century mindset that equates longer hours with better outcomes, highlighting the pitfalls of pseudo-productivity, which leads to stress and burnout. Newport...
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Get the Summary of Katherine Clarke's Billionaires' Row in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: In Billionaires' Row, Katherine Clarke reveals the captivating story of how, in just a few years, the ruthless real-estate impresarios behind these "supertalls" lining 57th Street turned what was once a run-down strip of Midtown into the most exclusive street on Earth, as legendary Trump-era veterans...
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Get the Summary of Arnold Schwarzenegger's Be Useful in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: The world's greatest bodybuilder. The world's highest-paid movie star. The leader of the world's sixth-largest economy. That these are the same person sounds like the setup to a joke, but this is no joke. This is Arnold Schwarzenegger. And this did not happen by accident.
Arnold's stratospheric success...
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Get the Summary of David Fisher and Bill O'Reilly's Bill O'Reilly's Legends and Lies in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Bill O'Reilly and David Fisher's "Legends and Lies" offers a comprehensive exploration of the American Revolution, debunking myths while highlighting the diverse tactics and personalities that shaped the United States. The book delves into the economic motivations behind the rebellion against British...
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Get the Summary of Suzanne Heywood's Wavewalker in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Wavewalker" by Suzanne Heywood is a memoir detailing her family's extraordinary journey around the world on their boat, Wavewalker. The narrative begins with Suzanne's childhood in England, where her father, Gordon, decides to commemorate Captain Cook's third voyage by sailing the globe. Despite financial and logistical challenges,...
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Get the Summary of Neil Howe's The Fourth Turning Is Here in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Fourth Turning Is Here" by Neil Howe explores the cyclical patterns of American history, focusing on the current transformative period known as the Fourth Turning. The book posits that America is experiencing a profound societal shift, akin to past cycles that included the American Revolution and the Civil War. Howe...
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Get the Summary of Paul David Tripp's New Morning Mercies in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book."New Morning Mercies" by Paul David Tripp presents a Christian perspective on life's purpose, the role of faith, and the transformative power of God's grace. It emphasizes that Christianity is not for personal gain but to honor God's plan and glory. The book discusses the human tendency towards self-centeredness and the need...
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Get the Summary of Richard Dawkins's The Magic of Reality in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Magic of Reality" explores the concept of reality, emphasizing that while not everything real is directly perceivable, scientific tools allow us to confirm the existence of phenomena beyond our senses. The book discusses how evidence of dinosaurs exists through fossils, and how telescopes reveal distant celestial bodies,...
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Get the Summary of Harrison Scott Key's How to Stay Married in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Harrison Scott Key's book "How to Stay Married" is a candid exploration of his marriage's unraveling following his wife Lauren's affair with a friend. Key, who once relied on humor to navigate life and win affection, is forced to confront the painful truth beneath the facade of his marriage. The book reveals Lauren's transformation...
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Get the Summary of David McCullough's The Great Bridge in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Great Bridge" by David McCullough chronicles the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, a monumental feat of engineering led by John Augustus Roebling and his son Washington. The book delves into the technical challenges, such as the innovative use of caissons and the dangers of caisson disease, as well as the political...
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Get the Summary of Caitlin Murray's The National Team in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The National Team" chronicles the evolution of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team, from its serendipitous formation in 1985 to its struggles and triumphs on the world stage. Advocates like Marty Mankamyer and Betty D'Anjolell pushed for the sport's recognition, leading to the team's first international appearance in Italy....
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Get the Summary of Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt's Tyranny of the Minority in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Tyranny of the Minority" by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt explores the concept of minority rule in democratic systems, focusing on the importance of accepting electoral defeat and the dangers of political radicalization. The book traces the origins of peaceful power transfers to the U.S. in 1801...