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  The Unbearable Frenchness of...

  Sophia Anne Blackwell

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  The Unbearable Frenchness of Being: Albert Camus's Expensive Depression for Beginners 
  Finally, a philosophy book that admits what we're all thinking: Camus was basically a very attractive man who turned "nothing matters" into a career. 
  Ever wondered why your college roommate won't shut up about The Stranger? Curious about why French intellectuals spent the 1950s chain-smoking and arguing about whether you should kill yourself? Want to sound smart at dinner parties without actually reading 800 pages of dense existential philosophy? 
  Welcome to the only Camus guide you'll ever need and the only one honest enough to admit that "imagine Sisyphus happy" is either profound wisdom or the philosophical equivalent of "good vibes only." 
  Inside, you'll discover: 
  Why Meursault shooting someone because the sun was too bright is apparently literature 
  How Camus wrote 300 pages about plague and somehow made mass death boring 
  The most pretentious friendship breakup in philosophy history (Camus vs. Sartre: now with 100% more formal French pronouns) 
  Why the Mediterranean is the answer to existential dread (spoiler: it's not, but the beaches are nice) 
  How to be an absurd hero in four easy steps (Step 3: Feel superior to everyone who hasn't read Camus) 
  The philosophical question of whether you should kill yourself (fun guy at parties!) 
  Perfect for: 
  Philosophy students who need to understand Camus but can't stay awake through the actual texts 
  Former philosophy students still traumatized by Being and Nothingness 
  Anyone who's ever pretended to have read The Stranger in its entirety 
  People who enjoy their existential crises with a side of sarcasm 
  Listeners who think "nothing matters" but still want to feel intellectually superior about it 
  This isn't your professor's philosophy textbook.

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  Rhodes And His Banker - Empire...

  Richard Steyn

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  Rhodes and his Banker is an account of the remarkable friendship between a larger-than-life historical figure and a modest, unassuming banker, both of whom were personally involved in all the major political and financial developments in Southern Africa during the closing decades of the 19th century.
  The financial institution that brought diamond and gold magnate Cecil John Rhodes and Sir Lewis Michell together – the Standard Bank – was at the heart of the country's rapid transformation from an agricultural backwater to an industrial powerhouse thanks to the discovery of diamonds and gold. The book chronicles the activities and growth of the bank under the remarkable stewardship of Michell and recounts his role as the trusted confidant of Rhodes.
  Michell published the first biography of Rhodes to be written after his death and offers many intriguing insights into the character and motives of one of the most controversial and self-driven of British imperialists. He also did everything he could to fulfil Rhodes's ambition for a united South Africa and played a key role in setting up the world-famous Rhodes Scholarship programme.
  Intertwining dual narratives of Rhodes as rapacious entrepreneur with the Standard Bank under Michell tiptoeing in his wake to become the biggest bank in Africa, Steyn recounts how colonialism and capitalism took root in South Africa and Rhodesia.

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  The Conqueror and the Empire...

  Mark C. Lewis

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  In The Conqueror and the Empire: Examining Rome's Fierce Rivalry with Attila the Hun, journey into one of the most intense conflicts in history. This book explores the strategic, political, and cultural battles between the mighty Roman Empire and the fearsome Hunnic warlord, Attila. Through gripping narratives, detailed military analysis, and deep historical insights, uncover how this clash of civilizations reshaped the destiny of Europe.

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  National Gambling Impact Study...

  National Gambling Impact Study...

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  The National Gambling Impact Study Commission was given the task of conducting a comprehensive legal and factual study on the social and economic implications of gambling in the United States. This report presents the principal findings of that work and recommendations for action. (Summary from the Introduction, modified by Sam Stinson)

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  Summary: The Life-Changing Magic...

  ExecutiveGrowth Summaries

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  The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up became a #1 New York Times bestseller for simple reasons… 
  (Notice: This is a SUMMARY of Marie Kondo’s bestseller, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing) 
  Marie Kondo’s unique approach to tidying changes lives. Both her book, The Life-changing Magic of Tidying, and her Netflix series have caught the attention – and application – of millions. And those millions sing her praises. 
  How has this petite Japanese woman persuaded so many people to joyfully and eagerly do what parents have been begging their children to do for ages? Why are people posting pictures on Instagram and Facebook of neatly folded shirts and shorts, lined up in drawers like soldiers, awaiting the opportunity to be put to use by their owner? Is there any way that you, too, could implement her system in your own home and life? 
  Millions of people have learned from the woman The London Times calls “Japan’s preeminent guru of tidiness, a warrior princess in the war on clutter.” You’ll learn why you can’t seem to stay organized no matter what you’ve tried, in which order to tidy your items, and how to tidy them well (including the KonMari folding technique). You’ll come to understand how and why tidying up can revolutionize your entire life and build the ability to discern what brings you joy. 
  If you truly resonate with Marie Kondo’s concepts we implore you to buy her full audiobook once you’re done! 
  DISCLAIMER: Testimonies show that our professional summaries introduce more readers to the full book who otherwise would have been overwhelmed by the initial commitment. Readers can use this summary as an introduction or a companion to the original, NOT AS A SUBSTITUTE.

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  May Contain Lies - How Stories...

  Alex Edmans

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  Our lives are minefields of misinformation. It ripples through our social media feeds, our daily headlines, and the pronouncements of politicians, executives, and authors. Stories, statistics, and studies are everywhere, allowing people to find evidence to support whatever position they want. Many of these sources are flawed, yet by playing on our emotions and preying on our biases, they can gain widespread acceptance, warp our views, and distort our decisions. 
   
   
    
  In this eye-opening book, renowned economist Alex Edmans teaches us how to separate fact from fiction. Using colorful examples—from a wellness guru's tragic but fabricated backstory to the blunders that led to the Deepwater Horizon disaster to the diet that ensnared millions yet hastened its founder's death—Edmans highlights the biases that cause us to mistake statements for facts, facts for data, data for evidence, and evidence for proof. 
   
   
    
  Armed with the knowledge of what to guard against, he then provides a practical guide to combat this tide of misinformation. Going beyond simply checking the facts and explaining individual statistics, Edmans explores the relationships between statistics—the science of cause and effect—ultimately training us to think smarter, sharper, and more critically.

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