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The Learning Power Approach
by Guy Claxton • 2017
A classroom blueprint for building students who can learn anything, even after they leave your room.
4.13
40
The Learning Power Approach Summary
The Learning Power Approach 90%
A classroom blueprint for building students who can learn anything, even after they leave your room.
by Guy Claxton 2017
4.13
40 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 89%
Grit and self-control matter more than test scores, but childhood stress can erode them.
by Paul Tough 2012
3.89
25k+ ratings
Qualitative Research in Practice
by Sharan B. Merriam • 2002
Qualitative research, taught through real human stories that reveal what methods chapters leave out.
3.87
61
Qualitative Research in Practice Summary
Qualitative Research in Practice 89%
Qualitative research, taught through real human stories that reveal what methods chapters leave out.
by Sharan B. Merriam 2002
3.87
61 ratings
Motivating Students Who Don't Care
by Allen N. Mendler • 2021
What to do when a student shrugs at every lesson: five classroom-tested moves that work.
3.62
159
Motivating Students Who Don't Care Summary
Motivating Students Who Don't Care 89%
What to do when a student shrugs at every lesson: five classroom-tested moves that work.
by Allen N. Mendler 2021
3.62
159 ratings
Succeeding When You're Supposed to Fail
by Rom Brafman • 2011
Six traits that explain why some people rise when everything says they will fall.
3.99
554
Succeeding When You're Supposed to Fail Summary
Succeeding When You're Supposed to Fail 89%
Six traits that explain why some people rise when everything says they will fall.
by Rom Brafman 2011
3.99
554 ratings
Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be
by Frank Bruni • 2015
Ivy League rejection isn't destiny: the proof, and how to find a school that actually fits.
4.03
4k+
Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be Summary
Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be 89%
Ivy League rejection isn't destiny: the proof, and how to find a school that actually fits.
by Frank Bruni 2015
4.03
4k+ ratings
Culturize
by Jimmy Casas • 2017
The janitor shapes school culture as much as the principal. This is the playbook for both.
3.84
2k+
Culturize Summary
Culturize 89%
The janitor shapes school culture as much as the principal. This is the playbook for both.
by Jimmy Casas 2017
3.84
2k+ ratings
Helping Children Succeed
by Paul Tough • 2016
Grit can't be taught. It grows from an environment of support, belonging, and high expectations.
3.86
2k+
Helping Children Succeed Summary
Helping Children Succeed 89%
Grit can't be taught. It grows from an environment of support, belonging, and high expectations.
by Paul Tough 2016
3.86
2k+ ratings
Exam Warriors
by Narendra Modi • 2018
Make exam season a celebration: habits that replace panic with calm and self-trust.
4.21
746
Exam Warriors Summary
Exam Warriors 88%
Make exam season a celebration: habits that replace panic with calm and self-trust.
by Narendra Modi 2018
4.21
746 ratings
Release Your Inner Drive
by Bradley Busch • 2017
A science-backed playbook for getting good at anything: study smarter, sleep better, fail forward.
3.85
13
Release Your Inner Drive Summary
Release Your Inner Drive 88%
A science-backed playbook for getting good at anything: study smarter, sleep better, fail forward.
by Bradley Busch 2017
3.85
13 ratings
The Only Study Guide You'll Ever Need
by Jade Bowler • 2021
The science of studying for people who hate cramming: remember more, work less, go in calm.
4.12
2k+
The Only Study Guide You'll Ever Need Summary
The Only Study Guide You'll Ever Need 88%
The science of studying for people who hate cramming: remember more, work less, go in calm.
by Jade Bowler 2021
4.12
2k+ ratings
How to Win at College
by Cal Newport • 2005
College is a strategy game: work fewer hours, build faculty allies, and chase one ambitious project.
3.98
4k+
How to Win at College Summary
How to Win at College 88%
College is a strategy game: work fewer hours, build faculty allies, and chase one ambitious project.
by Cal Newport 2005
3.98
4k+ ratings
It's OK if You're Clueless
by Terry McMillan • 2006
24 tips for college freshmen, starting with the permission to not have it all figured out.
3.84
177
It's OK if You're Clueless Summary
It's OK if You're Clueless 88%
24 tips for college freshmen, starting with the permission to not have it all figured out.
by Terry McMillan 2006
3.84
177 ratings
Teaching That Changes Lives
by Marilee G. Adams • 2013
A classroom map for catching judgment before it catches you, and choosing curiosity instead.
3.84
134
Teaching That Changes Lives Summary
Teaching That Changes Lives 88%
A classroom map for catching judgment before it catches you, and choosing curiosity instead.
by Marilee G. Adams 2013
3.84
134 ratings
13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do
by Amy Morin • 2017
Your child's resilience depends more on what you stop doing than what you start.
4.16
2k+
13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do Summary
13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do 88%
Your child's resilience depends more on what you stop doing than what you start.
by Amy Morin 2017
4.16
2k+ ratings
Resilience
by Steven M. Southwick • 2012
What survivors of extreme trauma reveal about the resilience skills anyone can build.
3.87
435
Resilience Summary
Resilience 88%
What survivors of extreme trauma reveal about the resilience skills anyone can build.
by Steven M. Southwick 2012
3.87
435 ratings
Hacking Classroom Management
by Mike Roberts • 2017
Ten classroom shifts that replace control with trust, and why autonomy works better than rules.
3.95
272
Hacking Classroom Management Summary
Hacking Classroom Management 88%
Ten classroom shifts that replace control with trust, and why autonomy works better than rules.
by Mike Roberts 2017
3.95
272 ratings
Very Good Lives
by J.K. Rowling • 2015
Rock bottom taught her things success never could. A commencement speech that outgrew the ceremony.
4.08
29k+
Very Good Lives Summary
Very Good Lives 88%
Rock bottom taught her things success never could. A commencement speech that outgrew the ceremony.
by J.K. Rowling 2015
4.08
29k+ ratings
The Idea Factory
by Pepper White • 1991
MIT: where a valedictorian learns to celebrate a B and survive the pressure without losing himself.
3.85
255
The Idea Factory Summary
The Idea Factory 88%
MIT: where a valedictorian learns to celebrate a B and survive the pressure without losing himself.
by Pepper White 1991
3.85
255 ratings
Raising Children With Grit
by Laila Y Sanguras • 2018
The trait that outperforms IQ is teachable. A parent's guide to building it.
3.50
16
Raising Children With Grit Summary
Raising Children With Grit 88%
The trait that outperforms IQ is teachable. A parent's guide to building it.
by Laila Y Sanguras 2018
3.50
16 ratings
The Freedom Writers Diary
by Erin Gruwell • 1999
When a rookie teacher gave 150 Long Beach teenagers blank diaries, their stories broke the silence.
4.15
19k+
The Freedom Writers Diary Summary
The Freedom Writers Diary 88%
When a rookie teacher gave 150 Long Beach teenagers blank diaries, their stories broke the silence.
by Erin Gruwell 1999
4.15
19k+ ratings
Motivating Students Who Don't Care
by Allen N. Mendler • 2000
Reconnect with disengaged students using a daily two-minute practice and a smarter way to praise.
3.50
235
Motivating Students Who Don't Care Summary
Motivating Students Who Don't Care 88%
Reconnect with disengaged students using a daily two-minute practice and a smarter way to praise.
by Allen N. Mendler 2000
3.50
235 ratings
10 Rules for Resilience
by Joe De Sena • 2021
Ten rules for raising kids who embrace hard things, and the no-excuses mindset it takes.
4.35
419
10 Rules for Resilience Summary
10 Rules for Resilience 88%
Ten rules for raising kids who embrace hard things, and the no-excuses mindset it takes.
by Joe De Sena 2021
4.35
419 ratings
The Other Side of Happiness
by Brock Bastian • 2018
We stripped pain from modern life and got anxiety in return. The antidote: deliberate discomfort.
3.87
313
The Other Side of Happiness Summary
The Other Side of Happiness 88%
We stripped pain from modern life and got anxiety in return. The antidote: deliberate discomfort.
by Brock Bastian 2018
3.87
313 ratings
Mindset
by Carol S. Dweck • 2006
Forty percent of kids praised for intelligence later lie about their grades. The fix costs nothing.
4.09
178k+
Mindset Summary
Mindset 88%
Forty percent of kids praised for intelligence later lie about their grades. The fix costs nothing.
by Carol S. Dweck 2006
4.09
178k+ ratings
Mastering Your PhD
by Patricia A. Gosling • 2006
The systematic playbook for PhD survival, from lab selection to thesis defense and career launch.
3.62
101
Mastering Your PhD Summary
Mastering Your PhD 88%
The systematic playbook for PhD survival, from lab selection to thesis defense and career launch.
by Patricia A. Gosling 2006
3.62
101 ratings
Generation Z Unfiltered
by Tim Elmore • 2019
Gen Z has endless information but almost no wisdom. Nine ways adults can close the gap.
4.06
540
Generation Z Unfiltered Summary
Generation Z Unfiltered 88%
Gen Z has endless information but almost no wisdom. Nine ways adults can close the gap.
by Tim Elmore 2019
4.06
540 ratings
T is for Transformation
by Shaun T. • 2017
Seven transformation rules from a fitness guru who had to put himself back together first.
4.22
2k+
T is for Transformation Summary
T is for Transformation 88%
Seven transformation rules from a fitness guru who had to put himself back together first.
by Shaun T. 2017
4.22
2k+ ratings
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul II
by Jack Canfield • 1998
Real stories from real teenagers who survived the worst of high school to share what helped.
3.98
7k+
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul II Summary
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul II 88%
Real stories from real teenagers who survived the worst of high school to share what helped.
by Jack Canfield 1998
3.98
7k+ ratings
David and Goliath
by Malcolm Gladwell • 2013
Giants don't always win: the hidden weapons of underdogs, and why too much power backfires.
3.97
192k+
David and Goliath Summary
David and Goliath 88%
Giants don't always win: the hidden weapons of underdogs, and why too much power backfires.
by Malcolm Gladwell 2013
3.97
192k+ ratings
Test Success
by Blythe Grossberg • 2009
The test-prep playbook for every kind of learner, including the ones standard advice overlooks.
4.00
1
Test Success Summary
Test Success 88%
The test-prep playbook for every kind of learner, including the ones standard advice overlooks.
by Blythe Grossberg 2009
4.00
1 ratings
Mindsets in the Classroom
by Mary Cay Ricci • 2013
Teach kids their brains are like muscles, and effort replaces helplessness. A school-wide blueprint.
3.90
831
Mindsets in the Classroom Summary
Mindsets in the Classroom 88%
Teach kids their brains are like muscles, and effort replaces helplessness. A school-wide blueprint.
by Mary Cay Ricci 2013
3.90
831 ratings
Chicken Soup for the Teacher's Soul
by Jack Canfield • 2002
For the teacher running on empty: true stories from the classroom that refill the tank.
3.94
741
Chicken Soup for the Teacher's Soul Summary
Chicken Soup for the Teacher's Soul 88%
For the teacher running on empty: true stories from the classroom that refill the tank.
by Jack Canfield 2002
3.94
741 ratings
The Mental Toughness Handbook
by Damon Zahariades • 2020
Mental toughness is a trainable skill, not an inborn trait. Here is the practical training regimen.
3.94
2k+
The Mental Toughness Handbook Summary
The Mental Toughness Handbook 88%
Mental toughness is a trainable skill, not an inborn trait. Here is the practical training regimen.
by Damon Zahariades 2020
3.94
2k+ ratings
How to Teach Anything
by Peter Hollins • 2021
Turn any topic into a lesson that clicks, using the learning science most teachers never learn.
4.10
129
How to Teach Anything Summary
How to Teach Anything 88%
Turn any topic into a lesson that clicks, using the learning science most teachers never learn.
by Peter Hollins 2021
4.10
129 ratings
The Mindset Of A Refugee
by Joseph Minani • 2020
A mindset forged in displacement could be the world's most powerful engine for change.
The Mindset Of A Refugee Summary
The Mindset Of A Refugee 88%
A mindset forged in displacement could be the world's most powerful engine for change.
by Joseph Minani 2020
Teach Yourself How to Learn
by Saundra Yancy McGuire • 2018
You think you know it until the test proves otherwise. Here’s how to know before.
4.14
609
Teach Yourself How to Learn Summary
Teach Yourself How to Learn 88%
You think you know it until the test proves otherwise. Here’s how to know before.
by Saundra Yancy McGuire 2018
4.14
609 ratings
The Essential 55
by Ron Clark • 2003
How 55 non-negotiable rules build character, empathy, and a classroom culture of excellence.
3.92
6k+
The Essential 55 Summary
The Essential 55 88%
How 55 non-negotiable rules build character, empathy, and a classroom culture of excellence.
by Ron Clark 2003
3.92
6k+ ratings
1001 Things Every College Student Needs to Know
by Harry H. Harrison Jr. • 2008
1001 things that keep students enrolled, employed, and sane: starting with the first semester.
3.50
331
1001 Things Every College Student Needs to Know Summary
1001 Things Every College Student Needs to Know 88%
1001 things that keep students enrolled, employed, and sane: starting with the first semester.
by Harry H. Harrison Jr. 2008
3.50
331 ratings
Calm Within the Storm
by Robyne Hanley-Dafoe • 2021
Turn stress into a strength. A roadmap for navigating adversity and reclaiming your story.
4.25
285
Calm Within the Storm Summary
Calm Within the Storm 88%
Turn stress into a strength. A roadmap for navigating adversity and reclaiming your story.
by Robyne Hanley-Dafoe 2021
4.25
285 ratings
One Nation Under Therapy
by Christina Hoff Sommers • 2005
Therapy culture taught Americans to be fragile. Resilience and moral clarity are the antidote.
3.60
376
One Nation Under Therapy Summary
One Nation Under Therapy 88%
Therapy culture taught Americans to be fragile. Resilience and moral clarity are the antidote.
by Christina Hoff Sommers 2005
3.60
376 ratings
How to Think Like an Entrepreneur
by Philip Delves Broughton • 2016
Best opportunities hide in plain sight at your current job. Seize them before you're ready.
3.74
205
How to Think Like an Entrepreneur Summary
How to Think Like an Entrepreneur 88%
Best opportunities hide in plain sight at your current job. Seize them before you're ready.
by Philip Delves Broughton 2016
3.74
205 ratings
What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20
by Tina Seelig • 2009
The career rules nobody teaches you: why problems are your best asset and failure is fuel.
3.80
11k+
What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20 Summary
What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20 88%
The career rules nobody teaches you: why problems are your best asset and failure is fuel.
by Tina Seelig 2009
3.80
11k+ ratings
The Parent Compass
by Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick • 2020
Teens need less pressure and more sleep. A practical guide for parents ready to stop overmanaging.
4.56
140
The Parent Compass Summary
The Parent Compass 88%
Teens need less pressure and more sleep. A practical guide for parents ready to stop overmanaging.
by Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick 2020
4.56
140 ratings
The Innovator's Mindset
by George Couros • 2015
Skip the tech hype. Innovation starts with trust, strengths, and student ownership.
4.16
3k+
The Innovator's Mindset Summary
The Innovator's Mindset 88%
Skip the tech hype. Innovation starts with trust, strengths, and student ownership.
by George Couros 2015
4.16
3k+ ratings
Please Stop Laughing at Us...
by Jodee Blanco • 2008
Traditional punishment fails bullies. A survivor's guide to what heals the scars and stops torment.
3.87
234
Please Stop Laughing at Us... Summary
Please Stop Laughing at Us... 88%
Traditional punishment fails bullies. A survivor's guide to what heals the scars and stops torment.
by Jodee Blanco 2008
3.87
234 ratings
Discipline Without Stress Punishments or Rewards
by Marvin Marshall • 2001
Drop punishments and rewards both: a discipline approach that builds responsibility from within.
4.10
182
Discipline Without Stress Punishments or Rewards Summary
Discipline Without Stress Punishments or Rewards 88%
Drop punishments and rewards both: a discipline approach that builds responsibility from within.
by Marvin Marshall 2001
4.10
182 ratings
Tenacity in Children
by Sam Goldstein • 2021
The instincts that build grit are present at birth. The parenting moves that nurture them.
4.00
11
Tenacity in Children Summary
Tenacity in Children 88%
The instincts that build grit are present at birth. The parenting moves that nurture them.
by Sam Goldstein 2021
4.00
11 ratings
The Everything Guide to Study Skills
by Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick • 2011
Assignments on time, notes you review, and teacher relationships that lead to recommendations.
3.88
113
The Everything Guide to Study Skills Summary
The Everything Guide to Study Skills 88%
Assignments on time, notes you review, and teacher relationships that lead to recommendations.
by Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick 2011
3.88
113 ratings
The Disengaged Teen
by Jenny Anderson • 2025
Four modes that explain teen disengagement and the coaching moves that restore curiosity.
4.01
952
The Disengaged Teen Summary
The Disengaged Teen 88%
Four modes that explain teen disengagement and the coaching moves that restore curiosity.
by Jenny Anderson 2025
4.01
952 ratings
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