Academic
The halls of academia come alive through expert-written books that illuminate everything from classroom techniques to groundbreaking research methodologies. These thoughtful works equip readers with powerful frameworks for understanding complex topics, whether exploring scientific discoveries, analyzing social movements, or mastering the craft of teaching and writing.
Academic Book Summaries
Topology
Mathematics
Textbooks
Science
Tricks of the Trade
How to Think about Your Research While You're Doing It
Sociology
Research
Writing
The Arab Uprising
The Wave of Protest that Toppled the Status Quo and the Struggle for a New Middle East
Politics
History
Unfinished
How Learning Works
Seven Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching
Education
Teaching
Psychology
Designing for Behavior Change
Applying Psychology and Behavioral Economics
Design
Psychology
Business
The Oil Curse
How Petroleum Wealth Shapes the Development of Nations
Politics
Economics
Political Science
e-Learning by Design
Education
Reference
Academic
When Science Meets Religion
Enemies, Strangers, or Partners?
Science
Religion
Philosophy
Mapping Experiences
A Complete Guide to Creating Value through Journeys, Blueprints, and Diagrams
Design
Business
Reference
The Creative Writing Coursebook
Forty Authors Share Advice and Exercises for Fiction and Poetry
Writing
Reference
Poetry
Monkeys with Typewriters
How to Write Fiction and Unlock the Secret Power of Stories
Writing
Reference
Books About Books
Psychology
A Very Short Introduction
Psychology
Science
Self Help
The Globalization Paradox
Democracy and the Future of the World Economy
Economics
Politics
History
Choice Theory
A Very Short Introduction
Philosophy
Economics
Science
Critical Thinking
A Concise Guide
Philosophy
Logic
Psychology
The Privileged Poor
How Elite Colleges Are Failing Disadvantaged Students
Education
Sociology
Social Justice
Play to Learn
Everything You Need to Know About Designing Effective Learning Games
Game Design
Academic
Technology
How to Speak Any Language Fluently
Fun, stimulating and effective methods to help anyone learn languages faster
Language
Linguistics
Self Help
Qualitative Research Methods
Collecting Evidence, Crafting Analysis, Communicating Impact
School
Academic
Teach Students How to Learn
Strategies You Can Incorporate Into Any Course to Improve Student Metacognition, Study Skills, and Motivation
Teaching
Education
Self Help
How to Study for a Mathematics Degree
Mathematics
Academic
Self Help
Documentary Storytelling
Creative Nonfiction on Screen
Writing
Film
Academic
The Art of Life
Philosophy
Sociology
Psychology
Data-Driven Marketing
The 15 Metrics Everyone in Marketing Should Know
Business
Management
Buisness
Clothing Poverty
The Hidden World of Fast Fashion and Second-Hand Clothes
Fashion
Economics
Sustainability
8 Keys to Safe Trauma Recovery
Take-Charge Strategies to Empower Your Healing
Psychology
Mental Health
Self Help
Practical Ethics
Philosophy
Politics
Academic
Political Philosophy
A Beginners' Guide for Students and Politicians
Philosophy
Politics
Political Science
The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management
Business
Management
Reference
A Composer's Guide to Game Music
Music
Game Design
Games
Journey through Trauma
A Guide to the 5-Phase Cycle of Healing Repeated Trauma
Psychology
Self Help
Mental Health
Diagnosing and Changing Organizational Culture
Based on the Competing Values Framework
Business
Leadership
Management
How to Write a Lot
A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing
Writing
Academia
Academic
HBR's 10 Must Reads on Strategic Marketing
Business
Management
Leadership
Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations
A Guide to Strengthening and Sustaining Organizational Achievement
Business
Grad School
Management
Hard-Core Romance
Fifty Shades of Grey, Best-Sellers, and Society
Sociology
Feminism
Sexuality
Resilience Thinking
Sustaining Ecosystems and People in a Changing World
Science
Environment
Sustainability
Qualitative Research in Practice
Examples for Discussion and Analysis
Research
Academic
Teaching with AI
A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning
Teaching
Artificial Intelligence
Education
Criminology
Crime
Psychology
Academic
Understanding Organizations
Business
Management
Psychology
HBR Guide to Data Analytics Basics for Managers
Business
Management
Finance
Philosophy of Science
A Very Short Introduction
Philosophy
Science
History
International Relations
A Very Short Introduction
Politics
International Relations
Political Science
Hidden Games
The Surprising Power of Game Theory to Explain Irrational Human Behavior
Economics
Psychology
Science
The Basics of Process Mapping
Business
Reference
Management
Review of Medical Microbiology and Immunology (Medical Microbiology & Immunology
Medicine
Science
Reference
The Tragedy of Great Power Politics
Politics
International Relations
History
Sensemaking in Organizations
Business
Sociology
Leadership
When the Adults Change, Everything Changes
Seismic shifts in school behaviour
Education
Teaching
School