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The End of Average
by Todd Rose • 2016
Schools and companies are built for a person who doesn't exist. The data prove it.
4.04
5k+
The End of Average Summary
The End of Average 90%
Schools and companies are built for a person who doesn't exist. The data prove it.
by Todd Rose 2016
4.04
5k+ ratings
Mutants
by Armand Marie Leroi • 2003
The hidden genetic rules that build the human body, revealed by its most extreme errors.
4.05
4k+
Mutants Summary
Mutants 89%
The hidden genetic rules that build the human body, revealed by its most extreme errors.
by Armand Marie Leroi 2003
4.05
4k+ ratings
The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising a Gifted Child
by Sarah Herbert Robbins • 2011
Your gifted child is intense and unevenly developing. Here's the parenting guide that actually fits.
3.61
67
The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising a Gifted Child Summary
The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising a Gifted Child 89%
Your gifted child is intense and unevenly developing. Here's the parenting guide that actually fits.
by Sarah Herbert Robbins 2011
3.61
67 ratings
Refuse to Choose!
by Barbara Sher • 2006
You're not scattered. You're wired for variety, and there's a career model that actually fits.
3.97
5k+
Refuse to Choose! Summary
Refuse to Choose! 89%
You're not scattered. You're wired for variety, and there's a career model that actually fits.
by Barbara Sher 2006
3.97
5k+ ratings
The Gardener and the Carpenter
by Alison Gopnik • 2016
Children aren't built; they're grown. A developmental scientist explains why the difference matters.
3.77
3k+
The Gardener and the Carpenter Summary
The Gardener and the Carpenter 89%
Children aren't built; they're grown. A developmental scientist explains why the difference matters.
by Alison Gopnik 2016
3.77
3k+ ratings
Thirty Million Words
by Dana Suskind • 2015
A 30-million-word gap opens before age three. Parent talk, not money, closes it.
4.14
4k+
Thirty Million Words Summary
Thirty Million Words 89%
A 30-million-word gap opens before age three. Parent talk, not money, closes it.
by Dana Suskind 2015
4.14
4k+ ratings
The Secret of Childhood
by Maria Montessori • 1936
Children are driven toward self-perfection; the loving adult is often their greatest obstacle.
4.15
2k+
The Secret of Childhood Summary
The Secret of Childhood 89%
Children are driven toward self-perfection; the loving adult is often their greatest obstacle.
by Maria Montessori 1936
4.15
2k+ ratings
Spiral Dynamics
by Don Edward Beck • 2005
Human values aren't random; they evolve in a predictable spiral, and the best leaders read it.
4.20
997
Spiral Dynamics Summary
Spiral Dynamics 89%
Human values aren't random; they evolve in a predictable spiral, and the best leaders read it.
by Don Edward Beck 2005
4.20
997 ratings
The Genius in All of Us
by David Shenk • 2010
Genes are not a blueprint but a responding system. Talent is built, not born.
3.86
2k+
The Genius in All of Us Summary
The Genius in All of Us 89%
Genes are not a blueprint but a responding system. Talent is built, not born.
by David Shenk 2010
3.86
2k+ ratings
The Age of Sustainable Development
by Jeffrey D. Sachs • 2015
Growth, inclusion, and sustainability are the same project. Sacrifice one, and the others collapse.
4.21
856
The Age of Sustainable Development Summary
The Age of Sustainable Development 89%
Growth, inclusion, and sustainability are the same project. Sacrifice one, and the others collapse.
by Jeffrey D. Sachs 2015
4.21
856 ratings
The Tyranny of Experts
by William Easterly • 2014
Poverty isn't a knowledge gap; it's a power gap. A century of development got it backward.
3.87
1k+
The Tyranny of Experts Summary
The Tyranny of Experts 88%
Poverty isn't a knowledge gap; it's a power gap. A century of development got it backward.
by William Easterly 2014
3.87
1k+ ratings
The Listening Society
by Hanzi Freinacht • 2017
Political systems ignore how minds grow. A blueprint for a state that develops its citizens.
4.49
402
The Listening Society Summary
The Listening Society 88%
Political systems ignore how minds grow. A blueprint for a state that develops its citizens.
by Hanzi Freinacht 2017
4.49
402 ratings
The Polymath
by Waqas Ahmed • 2019
History's true geniuses refused to pick a lane. Why versatility beats narrow expertise every time.
3.86
413
The Polymath Summary
The Polymath 88%
History's true geniuses refused to pick a lane. Why versatility beats narrow expertise every time.
by Waqas Ahmed 2019
3.86
413 ratings
Leonardo da Vinci’s Mental Models
by Peter Hollins • 2024
Da Vinci's cognitive toolkit, decoded into eleven practices any curious mind can steal.
4.05
21
Leonardo da Vinci’s Mental Models Summary
Leonardo da Vinci’s Mental Models 88%
Da Vinci's cognitive toolkit, decoded into eleven practices any curious mind can steal.
by Peter Hollins 2024
4.05
21 ratings
Growing an In-Sync Child
by Carol Stock Kranowitz • 2009
Screen time replaced crawl time. Movement activities to build the brains kids need for school.
4.18
121
Growing an In-Sync Child Summary
Growing an In-Sync Child 88%
Screen time replaced crawl time. Movement activities to build the brains kids need for school.
by Carol Stock Kranowitz 2009
4.18
121 ratings
Far From The Tree
by Andrew Solomon • 2012
Your child is deaf, a prodigy, or a criminal. None of it came from you.
4.27
23k+
Far From The Tree Summary
Far From The Tree 88%
Your child is deaf, a prodigy, or a criminal. None of it came from you.
by Andrew Solomon 2012
4.27
23k+ ratings
Range
by David Epstein • 2019
Childhood specialization is overrated. Generalists who sample widely solve the hardest problems.
4.13
81k+
Range Summary
Range 88%
Childhood specialization is overrated. Generalists who sample widely solve the hardest problems.
by David Epstein 2019
4.13
81k+ ratings
Development Economics
by Debraj Ray • 1998
Missing markets, bad information, coordination traps: the hidden economics of persistent poverty.
4.03
190
Development Economics Summary
Development Economics 88%
Missing markets, bad information, coordination traps: the hidden economics of persistent poverty.
by Debraj Ray 1998
4.03
190 ratings
Montessori Madness!
by Trevor Eissler • 2009
Traditional schools reward compliance, not curiosity. A parent's case for the opposite.
3.87
376
Montessori Madness! Summary
Montessori Madness! 88%
Traditional schools reward compliance, not curiosity. A parent's case for the opposite.
by Trevor Eissler 2009
3.87
376 ratings
Neurodiversity
by Thomas Armstrong • 2010
The medical model calls them disorders. Neurodiversity calls them the source of human creativity.
3.85
1k+
Neurodiversity Summary
Neurodiversity 88%
The medical model calls them disorders. Neurodiversity calls them the source of human creativity.
by Thomas Armstrong 2010
3.85
1k+ ratings
The Asian Aspiration
by Greg Mills • 2020
From land reform in Taiwan to high-speed rail in China: the Asian model Africa should follow.
3.70
20
The Asian Aspiration Summary
The Asian Aspiration 88%
From land reform in Taiwan to high-speed rail in China: the Asian model Africa should follow.
by Greg Mills 2020
3.70
20 ratings
The Element
by Ken Robinson • 2009
Where talent and passion intersect, fulfillment waits. The map was hidden by school, not missing.
3.86
19k+
The Element Summary
The Element 88%
Where talent and passion intersect, fulfillment waits. The map was hidden by school, not missing.
by Ken Robinson 2009
3.86
19k+ ratings
The Evolving Self
by Robert Kegan • 1982
Every stage of adult life imprisons us in something invisible. Growing is learning to see it.
4.21
478
The Evolving Self Summary
The Evolving Self 88%
Every stage of adult life imprisons us in something invisible. Growing is learning to see it.
by Robert Kegan 1982
4.21
478 ratings
Agile Transformation
by Michael K. Spayd • 2020
Transform the leader, the culture, the structure, and the thinking, all at once.
4.63
32
Agile Transformation Summary
Agile Transformation 88%
Transform the leader, the culture, the structure, and the thinking, all at once.
by Michael K. Spayd 2020
4.63
32 ratings
Gifted Children
by Ellen Winner • 1996
Giftedness isn't global brilliance. It's narrow, uneven, and shaped more by personality than by IQ.
3.83
109
Gifted Children Summary
Gifted Children 88%
Giftedness isn't global brilliance. It's narrow, uneven, and shaped more by personality than by IQ.
by Ellen Winner 1996
3.83
109 ratings
Frames of Mind
by Howard Gardner • 1983
Eight distinct intelligences, not one. Each with its own brain wiring and developmental clock.
3.95
3k+
Frames of Mind Summary
Frames of Mind 88%
Eight distinct intelligences, not one. Each with its own brain wiring and developmental clock.
by Howard Gardner 1983
3.95
3k+ ratings
Nurture Shock
by Po Bronson • 2008
Much of what parents believe about raising children turns out to be wrong. Here's the science.
4.03
27k+
Nurture Shock Summary
Nurture Shock 88%
Much of what parents believe about raising children turns out to be wrong. Here's the science.
by Po Bronson 2008
4.03
27k+ ratings
The Art of Talking with Children
by Rebecca Rolland • 2022
Following the child's lead, not your lesson plan, is what builds kind, confident, curious kids.
3.93
287
The Art of Talking with Children Summary
The Art of Talking with Children 88%
Following the child's lead, not your lesson plan, is what builds kind, confident, curious kids.
by Rebecca Rolland 2022
3.93
287 ratings
Discover Your Genius
by Michael J. Gelb • 2009
Your brain already has the hardware for genius. Ten history-altering minds show how to use it.
3.66
450
Discover Your Genius Summary
Discover Your Genius 88%
Your brain already has the hardware for genius. Ten history-altering minds show how to use it.
by Michael J. Gelb 2009
3.66
450 ratings
The Philosophical Baby
by Alison Gopnik • 2003
Babies notice everything adults filter out. What children's minds reveal about truth, love, meaning.
3.78
2k+
The Philosophical Baby Summary
The Philosophical Baby 88%
Babies notice everything adults filter out. What children's minds reveal about truth, love, meaning.
by Alison Gopnik 2003
3.78
2k+ ratings
The Renaissance Soul
by Margaret Lobenstine • 2006
Specialize? No thanks. A system for running four passions at once, from income to follow-through.
3.92
3k+
The Renaissance Soul Summary
The Renaissance Soul 88%
Specialize? No thanks. A system for running four passions at once, from income to follow-through.
by Margaret Lobenstine 2006
3.92
3k+ ratings
The Evolution of Everything
by Matt Ridley • 2015
The same undirected process that built the eye also built language, money, and the internet.
3.92
3k+
The Evolution of Everything Summary
The Evolution of Everything 88%
The same undirected process that built the eye also built language, money, and the internet.
by Matt Ridley 2015
3.92
3k+ ratings
The End of Poverty
by Jeffrey D. Sachs • 2005
One billion people stuck below a dollar a day: the traps, the diagnosis, the way out.
3.69
11k+
The End of Poverty Summary
The End of Poverty 88%
One billion people stuck below a dollar a day: the traps, the diagnosis, the way out.
by Jeffrey D. Sachs 2005
3.69
11k+ ratings
The Absorbent Mind by Maria Montessori
by Maria Montessori • 1949
A child's mind constructs itself. The blueprint behind the first six years decides a lifetime.
4.17
3k+
The Absorbent Mind by Maria Montessori Summary
The Absorbent Mind by Maria Montessori 88%
A child's mind constructs itself. The blueprint behind the first six years decides a lifetime.
by Maria Montessori 1949
4.17
3k+ ratings
Bring Up Genius!
by László Polgár • 1989
A father set out to prove genius is taught. His three daughters all became chess grandmasters.
4.05
758
Bring Up Genius! Summary
Bring Up Genius! 88%
A father set out to prove genius is taught. His three daughters all became chess grandmasters.
by László Polgár 1989
4.05
758 ratings
How Children Succeed
by Paul Tough • 2012
Grit and self-control matter more than test scores, but childhood stress can erode them.
3.89
25k+
How Children Succeed Summary
How Children Succeed 88%
Grit and self-control matter more than test scores, but childhood stress can erode them.
by Paul Tough 2012
3.89
25k+ ratings
The Montessori Potential
by Paula Lillard Preschlack • 2023
Why a classroom where children choose their own work and teach each other produces capable kids.
4.29
49
The Montessori Potential Summary
The Montessori Potential 88%
Why a classroom where children choose their own work and teach each other produces capable kids.
by Paula Lillard Preschlack 2023
4.29
49 ratings
Changing on the Job
by Jennifer Garvey Berger • 2011
Leaders operate from hidden developmental stages. Growing a mind matters more than adding a skill.
4.19
397
Changing on the Job Summary
Changing on the Job 88%
Leaders operate from hidden developmental stages. Growing a mind matters more than adding a skill.
by Jennifer Garvey Berger 2011
4.19
397 ratings
Mind in the Making
by Ellen Galinsky • 2010
Executive function predicts success better than IQ. Seven skills you can build through daily play.
3.85
2k+
Mind in the Making Summary
Mind in the Making 88%
Executive function predicts success better than IQ. Seven skills you can build through daily play.
by Ellen Galinsky 2010
3.85
2k+ ratings
Multiple Intelligences
by Howard Gardner • 2006
The mind has at least seven distinct strengths. IQ tests measure two and call it you.
3.98
1k+
Multiple Intelligences Summary
Multiple Intelligences 88%
The mind has at least seven distinct strengths. IQ tests measure two and call it you.
by Howard Gardner 2006
3.98
1k+ ratings
Polymath
by Peter Hollins • 2020
Mastering one skill is a ceiling. Combining several is a breakthrough. The structured path to both.
3.74
492
Polymath Summary
Polymath 88%
Mastering one skill is a ceiling. Combining several is a breakthrough. The structured path to both.
by Peter Hollins 2020
3.74
492 ratings
One Word That Will Change Your Life
by Jon Gordon • 2012
Replace your entire resolution list with a single word, and watch it reorder your year.
3.88
3k+
One Word That Will Change Your Life Summary
One Word That Will Change Your Life 88%
Replace your entire resolution list with a single word, and watch it reorder your year.
by Jon Gordon 2012
3.88
3k+ ratings
Seeing Like a State
by James C. Scott • 1998
Why grand state plans fail: the same simplifications that make society governable make it fragile.
4.21
7k+
Seeing Like a State Summary
Seeing Like a State 88%
Why grand state plans fail: the same simplifications that make society governable make it fragile.
by James C. Scott 1998
4.21
7k+ ratings
The Orbital Perspective
by Ron Garan • 2015
An astronaut's 71-million-mile view shows Earth borderless, and a plan for fixing global problems.
3.80
205
The Orbital Perspective Summary
The Orbital Perspective 88%
An astronaut's 71-million-mile view shows Earth borderless, and a plan for fixing global problems.
by Ron Garan 2015
3.80
205 ratings
Differently Wired
by Deborah Reber • 2018
Your child isn't broken; the parenting rulebook is. Rewriting the rules for neurodivergent kids.
4.15
2k+
Differently Wired Summary
Differently Wired 88%
Your child isn't broken; the parenting rulebook is. Rewriting the rules for neurodivergent kids.
by Deborah Reber 2018
4.15
2k+ ratings
The Hidden Habits of Genius
by Craig Wright • 2020
Darwin, Jobs, Churchill: none aced a test. The traits behind their genius are learnable.
3.96
2k+
The Hidden Habits of Genius Summary
The Hidden Habits of Genius 88%
Darwin, Jobs, Churchill: none aced a test. The traits behind their genius are learnable.
by Craig Wright 2020
3.96
2k+ ratings
Five Minds for the Future
by Howard Gardner • 2005
Five mental capacities will decide who thrives in the future. IQ predicts none of them.
3.71
2k+
Five Minds for the Future Summary
Five Minds for the Future 88%
Five mental capacities will decide who thrives in the future. IQ predicts none of them.
by Howard Gardner 2005
3.71
2k+ ratings
Ocean
by K. Faulkner • 1994
Neurology, not laziness, explains your child's struggles. A structure to unlock their learning.
Ocean Summary
Ocean 88%
Neurology, not laziness, explains your child's struggles. A structure to unlock their learning.
by K. Faulkner 1994
The Economics of Development & Planning
by M.L. Jhingan • 2014
Growth is just a number. Development remakes institutions, technology, and human capital at once.
3.86
271
The Economics of Development & Planning Summary
The Economics of Development & Planning 88%
Growth is just a number. Development remakes institutions, technology, and human capital at once.
by M.L. Jhingan 2014
3.86
271 ratings
Mission India
by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam • 2005
India's blueprint to manufacture 70% of its defense, lead in software, and lift a billion people.
4.30
366
Mission India Summary
Mission India 88%
India's blueprint to manufacture 70% of its defense, lead in software, and lift a billion people.
by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam 2005
4.30
366 ratings
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