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Thomas Piketty's Capital in the Twenty-First Century is a study of inequity, both historically and in the present. The book describes how the concentration of wealth has changed over time. Its central thesis is that return on capital is greater than growth over time, which means that capital and inequality inevitably increase. The book also considers the ways governments might address the increasing concentration of wealth in the future.

Washington's Crossing (2004) by David Hackett Fischer is a narrative history of the events that led to George Washington's crossing of the Delaware on Christmas night in 1776. This bold move, leading to a victory for the Continental Army, was a pivotal moment in the American Revolution. Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

The Alchemist is a Brazilian novel about a shepherd named Santiago, an 18-year-old youth who abandons his life in Spain to embark upon an epic treasure hunt across Africa. Making several unexpected stops along the way, he uncovers profound truths about himself, the world, and the kingdom of God, which are fundamentally connected. Ultimately, he finds the treasure, but along the way, he also finds love and personal fulfillment.

Killers of the Flower Moon (2017) narrates a series of murders on the Osage reservation in Oklahoma. In the 1920s, members of the Osage tribe were killed as part of a plot to deprive them of their oil wealth. Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

Triggers, written by executive coach Marshall Goldsmith, with Mark Reiter, his agent and writing partner, is a nonfiction, self-help book designed for people who need motivation, understanding, and concrete, practical tools to effect lasting behavioral changes. Triggers are stimuli that prompt a behavioral reaction; they can be beliefs, behaviors, or environments. Identifying triggers is useful in all interpersonal relationships, whether in the workplace or at home.

Nathaniel Philbrick's Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American Revolution focuses on the treachery of Benedict Arnold as it plays out against the wider panorama of the American Revolution.

Deep Work describes a method of engaging with one's professional efforts in a full and immersive manner to produce better results. This type of focused effort does not require longer hours. Instead, a seasoned practitioner can accomplish more in a shorter time frame. Furthermore, the product of this working style will be of a higher quality than what others produce when they attempt to work while succumbing to the noise of distractions around them, particularly those related to technological overload.

Please note: This is an analysis of Jeff Goins's Real Artists Don't Starve and not the original book. Real Artists Don't Starve: Timeless Strategies for Thriving in the New Creative Age (2017) by Jeff Goins promotes a new way of thinking about living an artist's life. Goins argues that anyone can become an artist.

The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Impact (2000) by Malcolm Gladwell applies the logic of biological contagion to a wide range of social phenomena, such as crime waves, that function similarly to epidemics. The moment when a small-scale pattern gains exponential momentum and transforms into a widespread phenomenon is known in sociology as its Tipping Point.... Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more.

TED Talks is a comprehensive handbook for learning the now-famous TED talk style. TED is a world-renowned conference series founded by Ricky Wurman and Harry Marks in 1984. The book provides tips, tricks, and practical advice to listeners who wish to become proficient in delivering effective speeches. The skills described in the book can be applied to a work presentation in a small conference room or a lecture in front of thousands of people.

There is no such thing as a natural prodigy. Even children who display seemingly advanced abilities owe their skills to many hours of practice and effort. Mozart, for example, the quintessential child prodigy, was likely the product of a very early, immersive education in music as prescribed by his father, who was also a musician. This type of purposeful effort aimed at developing expert ability is called "deliberate practice."

Moneyball by Michael Lewis considers the unlikely success of the Oakland Athletics in the first few years of the 21st century. During this period, one of the teams with the lowest payrolls in Major League Baseball (MLB) consistently managed to make the playoffs and set an American League (AL) record of 20 consecutive wins in 2002....

Trump Revealed: An American Journey of Ambition, Ego, Money, and Power by Washington Post reporters Michael Kranish and Marc Fisher is a biography of businessman and TV personality-turned-2016 Republican Party presidential nominee Donald Trump.

In Trump We Trust is conservative pundit Ann Coulter's wholehearted endorsement of Donald Trump in his bid for the presidency in 2016. While Coulter acknowledges that Trump may not be the polished candidate of the Republican Party's dreams, she supports him as the only person who can save conservative America and bring its values into the White House.

#AskGaryVee is entrepreneur and social media expert Gary Vaynerchuk's guide to leadership and media. Structured in the form of questions and answers, #AskGaryVee follows the model of Vaynerchuk's YouTube show, in which he responds to a wide variety of inquiries - both personal and professional - from his followers.

The Confidence Game is a nonfiction examination of con games. It considers both the minds and methods of con artists and the minds and weaknesses of the people who fall victim to their schemes. Con artists are some of the most intuitive psychologists in the world. They are able to read people quickly and easily. They understand what different people want and they take advantage of this by offering them easy solutions: by appearing at the right time, in the right way, with the desired offer....

Presence is something we all have, but it's not something we all have ready access to. It comes from believing in ourselves and trusting ourselves. It comes from assigning value to our feelings, values, and abilities. Other people notice it when we have it - whether we're having dinner with friends, going on a first date, interviewing for a job, pitching a product, negotiating a raise, or speaking in front of a group of thousands. When we can speak up in a way that is authentic and poised, we have presence. Presence, in all of these situations, is power.

Confidence is the key to women taking their place alongside men in business, politics, the military, professional sports, and every arena where human potential is rewarded.

This is key takeaways and analysis of the book and not the original book. Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty is an examination of the causes of economic inequality. Authors Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson conclude that underdevelopment is caused by political institutions and not by geography, climate, or other cultural factors. Elites in underdeveloped countries deliberately plunder their people and keep them impoverished.

Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis by J. D. Vance is an account of the struggles of white working-class Americans in the post-industrial United States. The author offers a message of hope by telling the story of how he went from growing up poor in Ohio's Rust Belt to graduating from Yale Law School.