Oct 29, 2023

7

Power and Prediction

Ajay Agrawal, Joshua Gans, and Avi Goldfarb

A reframing of Artificial Intelligence as predictive technology, a guideline for implementation, and a reminder of realistic possibilities for future use.

Technology & the Future

Oct 26, 2023

7

The Anthology of Balaji

Eric Jorgenson

A highlighting of the perspective of famous entrepreneur and angle investor Balaji Srinivasan. Topics covered are the possible future of technology, the search for and importance of truth, and how to contribute to future development.

Career & Success

Sep 27, 2023

8

How to Stop Worrying and Start Living

Dale Carnegie

Perhaps the most famous self improvement author, Dale Carnegie again provides an easily digestible guide on the dangers of worry and how to go about worrying less.

Mindfulness & Happiness

Sep 21, 2023

7

As a Man Thinketh

James Allan

An essay on thought and it's effects to guide the reader to think better and become more.

Philosophy

Sep 20, 2023

8

Python Crash Course

Eric Matthes

One of the most highly recommended textbooks for beginner to Python programming, Eric Matthes walks through everything an interested individual needs to know to get started programming.

Education

Sep 13, 2023

6

You Look Like a Thing and I Love You

Janelle Shane

A highly digestible introduction to how AI systems work and examples of their limitations.

Technology & the Future

Sep 6, 2023

6

Smart Until It's Dumb

Emmanuel Maggiori

While AI technologies are very impressive, their touted capabilities are often misleading. Here is a reminder of their errors and imperfections.

Technology & the Future

Sep 4, 2023

8

Amusing Ourselves To Death

Neil Postman

As relevant today as when it was written decades ago. The need for amusement in all aspects of an individual's life is to their detriment. Awareness and action must then be taken.

Society & Culture

Aug 31, 2023

6

The Psychedelic Handbook

Rick Strassman

A user's manual to all things psychedelics; the differences between psychedelics and what to expect & how to prepare for a psychedelic experience.

Science

Aug 26, 2023

7

Brave New World

Aldous Huxley

A story of a fantasy(?) world where pleasure is sought above all else, allowing prompt control of a society. As relevant today as when it was written in the early 20th centruy.

Society & Culture

Aug 18, 2023

6

The Doors of Perception and Heaven and Hell

Aldous Huxley

The Doors of Perception is an eloquent recount of a psychedelic experience after the author had taken Mescalin. Heaven and Hell is an exploration the mind and thought.

Psychology

Aug 5, 2023

8

A Guide to the Good Life

William B. Irvine

A one-stop-shop for Stoic philosophy. A highlighting of the main tenets of Stoicism as told by the famous Ancient Stoics.

Philosophy

Jul 28, 2023

7

Lessons In Stoicism

John Sellars

A short but effective introduction to Stoic philosophy and the benefits that lie within.

Philosophy

Jul 21, 2023

7

Salvador Dalí

Gilles Néret

A well designed portrayal of the life and work of Salvador Dalí, highlighting and explaining many of his famous works

Society & Culture

Jul 20, 2023

4

Tao Te Ching

Lao Tzu

Vague and sometimes nonsensical lessons in how to live. Benefit is found in filling in the gaps, likely by using other sources.

Philosophy

Jul 18, 2023

7

The Hundred-Page Machine Learning Book

Andriy Burkov

A short but comprehensive introduction to the field of Machine Learning, distilling many lessons in a short timeframe from which the reader that use to hasten their understanding.

Education

Jul 17, 2023

6

How to Flourish

Aristotle

Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics in a condensed and more easily readable format to instill the reader with it's main lessons while forgoing difficulty in comprehension.

Philosophy

Jul 12, 2023

8

Code

Charles Petzold

A structured approach to learning the inner mechanisms of computers and the history searching them. Starting with Morse Code and Logic Gates and finishing with Programming and the CPU.

Education

Jul 8, 2023

6

Jiu Jitsu and the Ego

Chris Matakas

One of a series of Three related books. While many concepts are repeated from his previous works, Chris Matakas here further clarifies the path through life and towards mastery. This edition focuses on silencing the ego.

Personal Development

Jul 7, 2023

5

Jiu Jitsu and Resistance

Chris Matakas

One of a series of Three related books. While many concepts are repeated from his previous works, Chris Matakas here further clarifies the path through life and towards mastery. This edition focuses on seeking discomfort.

Personal Development

Jul 6, 2023

7

The Computer

Jens Müller

A comprehensive history of computers. Many high quality images and descriptions of the technology as it has advanced from building-sized calculators to pocket-sized everything-machines.

History

Jul 4, 2023

5

On Behalf of Jiu Jitsu and Wholeness

Chris Matakas

One of a series of Three related books. While many concepts are repeated from his previous works, Chris Matakas here further clarifies the path through life and towards mastery. This edition focuses on attaining individual wholeness.

Personal Development

Jul 3, 2023

7

How to Be Content

Horace

A guide to contentment told by one of Ancient Rome's famouse poets. This books offers guidance on how to live through the original poems and their explanations.

Philosophy

Jul 3, 2023

5

Hero: The Path Through Jiu Jitsu and Life

Chris Matakas

A short book that encourages the reader to seek discomfort through increasingly difficult tasks.

Personal Development

Jul 1, 2023

7

The Tao of Jiu Jitsu

Chris Matakas

A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner's guide to development, both for the sport specifically and for life generally.

Personal Development

Jun 29, 2023

7

On Jiu Jitsu

Chris Matakas

A concise text on how the practice of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu aids in the evolution of the self.

Personal Development

Jun 28, 2023

6

5 Rules for White Belts

Chris Matakas

Aimed at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu beginners, Chris Matakas highlights principles that enable progression. While for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specifically, many are applicable to life generally.

Personal Development

Jun 28, 2023

7

Masterpieces of Art: Edvard Munch

Candice Russell

The story of Edvard Munch, alongside many of his works shown in great print with a short description of each.

Society & Culture

Jun 27, 2023

6

Machine Learning Simplified

Andrew Wolf

An introduction to Machine Learning concepts to be used as a jumping-off point for study. This book gives you knowledge that allows for further, more comprehensive, study

Education

Jun 26, 2023

7

How to Do the Right Thing

Seneca

A compilation of relevant texts from Seneca's writing that gives guidance on how one think clearly, judge fairly, and act accordingly.

Philosophy

Jun 24, 2023

7

The Coding Career Handbook

Shawn Wang

A collection of numerous lessons one would learn throughout a career in programming, condensed. Practical advice that can imitate accelerant to career growth once implemented.

Career & Success

Jun 20, 2023

7

Masterpieces of Art: Japanese Woodblocks

Michael Robinson

An interesting history of Japanese Woodblocks before numerous high quality examples split into multiple categories. Each image has a short description for additional context.

Society & Culture

Jun 20, 2023

8

Masterpieces of Art: J.M.W Turner

Rosaling Ormiston

A short history of J.M.W Turner and surrounding figures before going on to display his greatest works in great detail, with a short sentence providing context for each.

Society & Culture

Jun 19, 2023

6

The Black Belt Blueprint

Nicolas Gregoriades

A one-stop beginners guide for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. This book has lots of breadth and so is a great place to start. It does however not have much depth, something that is not an issue as depth is unlikely to remain with beginners regardless.

Education

Jun 3, 2023

8

Human Compatible

Stuart Russell

Stuart Russell depicts a framework and surrounding concepts that one may consider to make an Artificial Intelligence system who's values are in alignment with both it's creator and society as a whole. Value misalignment can result in dire consequences.

Technology & the Future

May 21, 2023

6

The Inner Game of Tennis

W. Timothy Gallwey

The Inner Game of Tennis tells the reader to calm themselves and allow themselves to act without constant analysis so that they can use learned knowledge to their benefit. An essential skill for any practioner of a fast-paced sport.

Personal Development

May 17, 2023

6

Mastering The 21 Immutable Principles of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Paulo Guillobel

A collection of bite-sized principles, the implementation of which are beneficial at all levels in one's progression towards mastery.

Education

May 14, 2023

5

My Mastery: Continued Education through Jiu Jitsu

Chris Matakas

A continuation from a previous edition and with the same premise. The previous repertoire of parallels explored is increased here to detail further ways in which Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can positively impact your being.

Personal Development

May 11, 2023

5

My Mastery: Learning to Live through Jiu Jitsu

Chris Matakas

Lessons in life borne from those learned from practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Chris shows different parallels in which practicing this sport can develop your character in numerous ways.

Personal Development

May 8, 2023

6

Zen Jiu Jitsu: White to Blue

Oliver Staark and Barry Crowther

The basics of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for those new to the sport and wanting to learn the meaning of different concepts and how to use them so that you can increase your capability.

Education

May 5, 2023

6

How Life Imitates Chess

Garry Kasparov

An exploration of the parallels between life and the world's longest standing game from the perspective of a former world champion.

Career & Success

Apr 22, 2023

6

Deep Thinking

Garry Kasparov

The tale of Deep Blue, the first chess machine to beat a world champion and a subsequent discussion of the capabiltiies of Artifical Intelligence.

Technology & The Future

Apr 12, 2023

8

The Road to Conscious Machines

Michael Wooldridge

The past, present and potential future of Artifical Intelligence. An account of the trials and tribulations that afforded the current mainstream narrative of iminent AGI and why it may not hold up.

Technology & The Future

Apr 7, 2023

7

Nineteen Eighty-Four

George Orwell

The classic tale of a dystopian future in which the lives of civilians face unprecented control by government to first establish and then maintain total power.

Politics

Mar 11, 2023

6

Animal Farm

George Orwell

A tale that creatively tells a story of rebellion, deception and corruption among those who were once loyal only to each other.

Politics

Mar 6, 2023

6

The Unwritten Laws of Engineering

James G. Skakoon

Advice to best succeed in one's career that is largely applicable. The messages in this book are concisely told and have stood the test of time, having been built upon from a 1944 version.

Career & Success

Mar 3, 2023

5

Clarity & Connection

Yung Pueblo

Poetry that concisely explores the necessity of connection with others and how best it can be fostered: through clarity of wants, needs and of being.

Sex & Relationships

Mar 2, 2023

5

Inward

Yung Pueblo

A collection of poems that inspire one to journey inward to their psyche so that the capability for healing and to love are increased.

Mindfulness & Happiness

Feb 26, 2023

7

The Wristwatch Handbook

Ryan Schmidt

A comprehensive walkthrough of the plethora of components that constitute to form a mechanical wrist watch with a vast array of accompanying images.

Education

Feb 19, 2023

8

Artificial Intelligence

Melanie Mitchell

A sobering account of the history of Artifical Intelligence and the current reality. A combatant to the narrative that humanity will soon be superceded by machines.

Technology & The Future

Feb 16, 2023

5

The Collection

Manchester Art Gallery

A showcase of the Manchester Art Gallery's vast collection of artwork that cannot be seen in a single visit as pieces are rotated out and loaned elsewhere periodically.

Society & Culture

Feb 12, 2023

8

Verissimus

Donald J. Robertson

A graphic novel of captivating artwork that details the life of Stoic Philosopher and Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius.

History

Feb 11, 2023

7

A Man & His Watch

Matt Hranek

A collection of numerous stories from people conveying their favourite timepieces and what they represent. Mentioned watches are shown in great high quality photos.

Society & Culture

Feb 7, 2023

6

Read This If You Want To Take Great Photographs

Henry Carroll

An introductory guide to the facets of photography, on how to structure images and use techniques & tools. A guide and a source of inspiration.

Education

Feb 7, 2023

7

Louvre Abu Dhabi

A selection of the displays present within the Louvre, Abu Dhabi, in high quality photos. This book goes through the different exhibits and gives information on each selected piece.

Society & Culture

Feb 5, 2023

6

The Little Book of Bonsai

Jonas Dupich

A beginners guide to the art of bonsai and how an individual can create and shape their own bonsai tree, with many inspirational images.

Nature & the Environment

Jan 22, 2023

6

Think and Grow Rich

Napoleon Hill

Borne from a 25 year study of the richest people of it's time, Think and Grow Rich details what the wealthy do to attain their riches and lays out a plan for you to follow to achieve the same.

Career & Success

Jan 14, 2023

5

Free Will

Sam Harris

Sam Harris discusses arguments concerning free will and lays out his disbelief in it's prevalence within the human consciousness.

Philosophy

Jan 14, 2023

9

Man's Search For Meaning

Victor E. Frankl

As a holocaust survivor and psychotherapist, Victor E. Frankl has constructed a basis for logotherapy and the necessity of meaning throughout life. Meaning can be found in many forms and utilised to endure any hardship.

Philosophy

Dec 27, 2022

9

Letters From a Stoic

Seneca

Writings from his final year. Here the philosopher Seneca, once having arguably been in control of the Roman Empire, writes to his friend Lucilius and in doing so provides a summation of his philosophies on life and how it can be best spent.

Philosophy

Dec 26, 2022

5

The Wim Hof Method

Wim Hof

Wim Hof reveals his 'method', the practice of harnessing the power of the breath and of cold. Through consistency in performing this, it has enabled him to endure brutal conditions and set record breaking feats.

Mindfulness & Happiness

Nov 10, 2022

8

How to Have A Life

Seneca

A translation of Seneca's 'On the Shortness of Life'. Seneca explains to the reader how they can make the most of their limited time; to be conscious of time passing and intentional with action.

Philosophy

Nov 9, 2022

6

How to Live

Derek Sivers

Multiple ways to live are outlined in detail such that you are able to choose what facets from each you desire to become integral to your life. In doing so you can craft your own path.

Philosophy

Nov 3, 2022

7

Hell Yeah or No

Derek Sivers

In a world where we are bombarded by things wanting our attention, it is necessary to raise the bar of what you are willing to give your attention to. When unsure if something is deserving it's Hell Yeah or No.

Productivity

Oct 30, 2022

8

Anything You Want

Derek Sivers

Here Derek Sivers teaches his personal philosophies on work and life which led to the success of his company. Direction is provided through your values and you can get anything you want through certainty of direction and focus.

Productivity

Oct 29, 2022

6

Show Your Work

Austin Kleon

A guide on how to promote your work and gain an audience of people who value it. This entails gaining the confidence to promote through improving your work and methods of distribution.

Career & Success

Oct 26, 2022

6

Keep Going

Austin Kleon

Consistency in action eventually leads to success. Within this books are methods to ensure you stay consistent in your pursuits so that you are able to later reap the rewards.

Career & Success

Oct 25, 2022

6

Steal Like an Artist

Austin Kleon

All creative pursuits are an amalgamation of previous creativity. To steal like an artist is to recognise this and find what is worthy to be combined elsewhere so that a work is greater than it's individual parts.

Creativity

Oct 10, 2022

3

How To Think About God

Marcus Tullius Cicero

Speeches concerning ancient thoughts on the nature of the gods.

Philosophy

Oct 9, 2022

10

How To Be Free

Epictetus

A condensed rendition of Epictetus' teachings. Containing The Encheiridion and selected excerpts from his Discourses. A necessity to live a life unfazed by what you are unable to control, freeing the mind.

Philosophy

Oct 4, 2022

8

The Way of the Superior Man

David Deida

A guide for how you are able to have the highest level of impact, in micro levels like personal relationships and macro levels like your effect on the world. David Deida teaches about personality essence and how you can use yours to guide and enhance your pursuits.

Sex & Relationships

Sep 28, 2022

7

How To Give

Seneca

From Seneca's 'On Benefits', How To Give is constructed to give the reader Seneca's beliefs around the art of giving and receiving, gratitude and ingratitude, and how you are to be selfless in action for the benefit of your peers.

Philosophy

Sep 22, 2022

7

How To Keep Your Cool

Seneca

This book contains excerpts from Seneca's 'On Anger' and details the nature of anger and why it should be avoided as well as how to do so. Allowing you to lead a better, more controlled and peaceful life.

Philosophy

Sep 19, 2022

6

The Circadian Code

Satchin Panda

Satchin Panda goes over the idea of Time Restricted Eating, its benefits and how you are able to implement it into your life so that you are able to live more in accordance with your biology and reap its associated rewards.

Science

Aug 11, 2022

9

The Almanack of Naval Ravikant

Eric Jorgenson

A collection of pieces from Naval Ravikant's appearances and contributions to social media, with insights concerning wealth, health, happiness and business.

Personal Development

Aug 3, 2022

5

Being Logical

D. Q. McInerny

A walkthrough of logical thinking and its constituents so that you are able to dissect thought processes and arguments to ensure they are sound in nature.

Communication Skills

Jul 19, 2022

6

Bitcoin and Exponential Freedom

Jake Leary

Jake Leary covers the basis of a money and the implications of using Bitcoin as money opposed to the one's that are more readily available to us today--fiat currencies and gold.

Money & Investments

Jul 8, 2022

6

Being Mortal

Atul Gawande

A look at what matter most towards the end of one's life and how to live out your final days in the best way possible, with a history of what is likely to happen and the actuality.

Philosophy

Jun 20, 2022

8

The Price of Tomorrow

Jeff Booth

An excellent explanation as to how our economies function today and changes that will have to be made due to rapidly advancing technological influence on our daily lives.

Economics

May 26, 2022

7

Layered Money

Nik Bhatia

A walkthrough of the history and evolution of monetary technology. Giving a developmental framework for understanding with applications to the situation both today and going forward.

Economics

May 20, 2022

6

Inventing Bitcoin

Yan Pritzker

A walkthrough of what Bitcoin aims to solve and how it achieves this, going step by step to think through the best possible methods of achieving this goal.

Money & Investments

May 19, 2022

9

The Psychology of Money

Morgan Housel

A guide on how best to think about and manage your money so that you are able to achieve your financial goals, whatever they may be.

Money & Investments

Apr 27, 2022

7

What Money Can't Buy

Michael Sandel

A questioning of the current trend of monetizing all aspects of life and the implications it brings, with countless thought provoking examples.

Philosophy

Apr 5, 2022

7

The Bullish Case for Bitcoin

Vijay Boyapati

An in depth analysis on what makes a good money, how money is established and how it evolves while explaining how Bitcoin is the next step in the evolution of monetary technology.

Money & Investments

Mar 20, 2022

6

The Little Bitcoin Book

Bitcoin Collective

An introduction to the importance and necessity of Bitcoin with answers to many questions a beginner may ask. A great place to start.

Money & Investments

Mar 12, 2022

6

21 Lessons

Gigi

A brief but broad discussion of the impact of Bitcoin and surrounding topics, philosophically, economically and technologically.

Money & Investments

Mar 12, 2022

6

Thank God for Bitcoin

Bitcoin and Bible Group

An overview of the history of money, the current situation and what an incorruptible money can mean for society at large after many failed attempts.

Money & Investments

5

The Male Advantage

Kris Sturmey

An introduction to self improvement for the modern man. Kris highlights societal conventions and how to structure your life so that they are to your benefit.

Career & Success

7

How To Be A Leader

Plutarch

Advice on how best to perform in any role relating to leadership, initially aimed to be for politicians, but has large applications in business, for the benefit of the leader and their constituents.

Management & Leadership

9

Why We Sleep

Matthew Walker

Necessary education on one of the most important and under-appreciated aspects of life with actionable takeaways to improve performance universally.

Science

5

The Art of War

Sun Tzu

A short book on how to maximize success against the opposition, which largely relates to its intended topic of war and battle but can also be applied to business.

Career & Success

10

Meditations

Marcus Aurelius

The insights of an introspective Roman Emperor, one of the most powerful people in the world at his time, most of which are still largely relevant and well worth adopting.

Philosophy

7

How To Change Your Mind

Michael Pollan

An introductory guide to psychedelics, their history, effects, guidance and potential for wider use in society with some entertaining trip reports from a first-timers perspective.

Science

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9

How To Win Friends and Influence People

Dale Carnegie

Foundational knowledge for building and maintaining relationships with those around you in both casual and professional settings.

Communication Skills