Modo Copa

Techniques, sweet and victory! The best of sports in one place. 

Sports

What if everything you believe about soccer — possession, star strikers, managerial genius — is statistically wrong? This microbook uses decades of European match data to reveal how luck, weak links, and payroll actually decide outcomes, and why defending quietly beats scoring loudly.

The Numbers Game

The best microbooks of the week, selected by our team. Stay tuned to the latest trends in the world of literature and knowledge.

Radar 12min

Penicillin, the Post-it, and the Brazilian bee that terrorized the country before it made it rich. Three accidents that became inventions, and what they teach about luck put to good use.

The science of making the most of what went wrong

What great leaders are made of? Learn from the people who have more to offer in the realm of leadership than just words. 

Management & Leadership

What if the quietest person in the room is also the most powerful? Carlo Ancelotti — winner of three Champions League titles — reveals how genuine care, emotional intelligence, and calm authority outperform intimidation. This microbook unpacks how shielding your team from chaos, managing egos with honesty, and staying radically authentic unlock peak performance in any high-pressure environment.

Quiet Leadership

Take a sneak-peek into the private lives of people who left a mark in world history.

Biographies & Memoirs

What happens when the world's most obsessive football mind takes over a team that already won everything? This microbook goes inside Pep Guardiola's first season at Bayern Munich — the tactical experiments, the crushing defeat against Real Madrid, and the private oath that reshaped his entire philosophy as a coach.

Pep Confidential


Every decade, technology gets its definitive catastrophe. This time it has a name, Claude Mythos, and it just became a product. Why fear and wonder are sold in the same package, and what changes when the threat comes with an invoice.

AI Mythos: fear became a product

Behind the legend of the greatest footballer ever lived was a shoe-shiner boy, a broken family, and a promise made at nine years old. This microbook reveals the human weight behind the myth — the financial ruin, the physical pain, the absent father, and the iron discipline it took to remain Pelé without losing Edson.

Pelé

Sir Alex Ferguson built the longest dynasty in modern English football not by being loved, but by setting extreme standards and making the decisions others avoided. This microbook distills his 26 years at Manchester United into hard-won principles on discipline, building lasting organizations, managing people, and leading with clarity when everything is at stake.

Leading

Follow Johan Cruyff from the concrete streets of Amsterdam to the grandest stages in football history. This microbook traces how a boy who lost his father at twelve became the architect of Total Football, reshaped Barcelona twice, and built a legacy that Pep Guardiola called a cathedral — one principle, one battle, one brilliant idea at a time.

Johan Cruyff 14

Apple unveiled iOS 27 at WWDC 2026, with a rewritten Siri running Gemini, AI photo editing, and a rebuilt search engine. It's a preview, not a release: it ships in September.

Super iPhone?

Football is not chaos — it is geometry in motion. This microbook traces how tactics evolved from Victorian brawls to Pep Guardiola's possession machine, revealing the hidden intellectual war behind every formation. Discover how rule changes, cultural forces, and unsung coaching geniuses permanently reshaped the way the game is played.

Inverting the Pyramid

Get inspired, build great plans, reach your goals, live happier!

Self-Help & Motivation

Understanding the science behind your decision making and behavior is a great asset in the battle to a more fulfilled life.

Psychology

As its rather baroque subtitle suggests, “The Mental Toughness Handbook” is a step-by-step guide to building mental resilience and overcoming setbacks and obstacles. In addition to exploring the fundamentals of mental toughness and the crucial traits of mentally tough people, the book also offers a 10-step mental toughness training program and even a guide to maintaining mental toughness

The Mental Toughness Handbook

From Steve Jobs to Jack Ma. Understand what great entrepreneurs have in common, and what pitfalls you need to be wary of!

Entrepreneurship

“Million Dollar Weekend” is more than just another business book—it’s a high-energy, no-nonsense execution manual for anyone looking to transform an idea into a profitable business in just 48 hours. Designed for entrepreneurs, side hustlers, and anyone who wants to take control of their financial future, Kagan’s book blends real-life experiences, humor, and actionable strategies to make starting a business feel both accessible and achievable.

Million Dollar Weekend

For years, Instagram guru Vex King has used social media to lead “the self-love revolution.” In 2020, the year of the pandemic, he decided to collect his most popular wisdom in the form of a book. A guide to transforming negative emotions into positive ones, “Good Vibes, Good Life” illustrates King’s distinctive life philosophy and provides practical advice on how to make it your own.

Good Vibes, Good Life

Everyone is accelerating on the AI wave, convinced efficiency is the only rational move. This Radar shows why the play that looks inefficient (choosing a few things and doing them with excellence) is usually the one with the highest return.

The efficiency paradox

Personal Development

Simon Sinek points out that decisions are not always based on real knowledge, but often rest on false assumptions. “Start with Why” guides by offering the golden circle analysis – Why does your organization do what it does? How does it do it? What does it do? – This approach will not only improve your cognitive abilities but will also increase your leadership skills.

Start with Why

Healthy mind, healthy body. Take some moments of tranquility amid the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Spirituality & Mindfulness

"Stillness Is the Key" contains instructions aiming to shed light on the "holy" trinity composed of mind, body and spirit. Holiday maintains that those individuals who managed to rediscover their inner stillness in the face of obstacles and challenges were able to accomplish more even when the odds were stacked heavily against them.

Stillness Is the Key

Satoshi Nakamoto created Bitcoin in 2009, accumulated over a million coins, and disappeared without a trace. Now, a New York Times investigation points to British cryptographer Adam Back as the leading suspect. In this Radar 12min, we tell the full story: from the cypherpunks to the genesis block, from the 2008 crisis to the 78-billion-dollar fortune no one has ever touched. And we explain why Satoshi's identity matters to anyone who invests, builds businesses, or wants to understand the future of money.

The richest ghost in the world: who is Satoshi Nakamoto?

Give life and voice to your product. The right place to learn to sell and promote!

Marketing & Sales

Think you're not in sales? Think again. Daniel Pink reveals that we all spend our days moving others. Discover the new science of persuasion, from the power of mimicry to why 'ambiverts' win. Master the art of influence in a world where everyone is selling something.

To Sell Is Human

Originally advertised as “a pocket companion for thoughtful people,” “As a Man Thinketh” by British lay philosopher James Allen is one of the earliest self-help books ever written. Described by the author as “a book on the power and right application of thought,” it is also one of the earliest sources on fundamental New Thought concepts such as the law of attraction.

As a Man Thinketh

The best microbooks on Emotional Intelligence to make you overcome obstacles in your personal and professional life.

Emotional Intelligence

GDP, Trade balance, foreign capital. Everything about global trade is here!

Economics

Two identical cases, two wildly different outcomes, and no one notices. Daniel Kahneman reveals that the biggest threat to good decisions is not bias but noise, the invisible randomness hiding inside every judgment we make.

Noise

Radar twelve min tracks what is shifting in the worlds of technology, science, and business and translates it into useful reading. No alarmism, no hype, just enough context for you to form your own opinion about what is coming.

TRIBE V2 — THE MACHINE THAT LEARNED TO READ THE BRAIN

Google launched Gemini Omni on Tuesday, an artificial intelligence that creates and edits videos through conversation, builds avatars with the user's own voice and face, and rolls out free on YouTube Shorts. In this Radar, we cover what changes, what to worry about, and what to do with the news that puts deepfake production within reach of anyone.

Was video proof? Used to be... look at Google's new AI

Test new diets, routines, workout regimens and see what best suits your body and mind

Health & Diet

Did you know that 90% of people could live to the age of 90 by simply making a few small changes to their lifestyles? Many of the diseases people die from today, such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer, can be avoided by making healthier lifestyle choices. 
How? By improving our sleep, diet and exercise routines. “Eat Move Sleep” by bestselling author Tom Rath is packed with actionable advice and insightful research and is sure to transform your life, too!

Eat Move Sleep

“Waking Up” by Sam Harris is simultaneously a memoir, a scientific exploration of the mysteries of consciousness and the self, and a philosophical guide to spirituality without religion. Throughout the book, Harris argues that “the conventional sense of self is an illusion – and that spirituality largely consists in realizing this, moment to moment.”

Waking Up

Words determine the meaning and the course of communication, and they can do a lot more. In ‘’Words Can Change Your Brain,’’ Andrew Newberg and Mark Robert Waldman show how words can change our mindset, the flow of each conversation, and increase our sense of happiness. To use all the potential of words, the authors came up with communication strategies that will help you ‘’change your brain’’ and communicate effectively with others.

Words Can Change Your Brain

It’s time to start making good investments and learn how to manage your money better. 

Investing & Finance

Do you believe that a lack of money can be the greatest advantage for entrepreneurs? It is simply because being broke makes them more determined to turn their business into a success. No one knows this better than the FUBU founder Daymond John whose initial budget for starting a business was only $40. In his book, he reveals what it takes to embrace the power of broke mindset and build a business empire - just like he himself did.

The Power of Broke

“Atomic Habits,” by James Clear, breaks down the mechanics of habit creation, and translates the findings into four practical laws of behavior change that can help you shift from feeling stuck in life to achieving remarkable results through minuscule and almost effortless daily changes.

Atomic Habits

Becoming a champion can’t be achieved solely by getting yourself in perfect physical shape; if you want to stand shoulder to shoulder with the world’s greats, you have to train your mind as well. Author Jim Afremow’s “The Champion’s Mind” offers a program consisting of numerous chapters that reveal tips and tricks for building your mental strength and guiding your mind to higher levels of wisdom.

The Champion's Mind

Your brain physically rewires itself based on whatever you pay attention to most. This microbook uses neuroscience to show how thoughts shape neural circuits, why chronic stress traps you in survival mode, and how neuroplasticity gives you the power to change your brain by changing your mind.

HOW TO IMPROVE THE BRAIN

Love and friendship are the backbone of happiness, and no one could argue otherwise.

Sex & Relationships

Are you in a committed relationship and plan to get married one day? Before saying ‘’I do,’’ you should examine the foundations of your relationship and learn the skills necessary for building a successful marriage. Do you and your partner have a plan for handling money? Have you learned how to resolve conflicts in a friendly manner? Do you know each other’s love languages? If you answer negatively to any of  these questions, read Chapman’s book to discover the proven marital guidelines on preparing for a successful, lifelong marriage.

Things I Wish I’d Known Before We Got Married

Explore the work-ethic of productive people and get a glimpse into the techniques that helped them reach a high level of success.

Productivity & Time Management

Build a solid career, learn how to run your business and inspire other people to do the same.

Career & Business

While most traditional time management approaches emphasize time efficiency and tasks, “First Things First” stresses the importance of living a life that reflects your highest priorities. It concentrates on the principles of effectiveness, providing a compass for shifting your focus from what is urgent to what is truly important. This principle-centered approach will improve your quality of life, balancing your personal and professional responsibilities. 

First Things First

How did we get here? See which ideas shaped the course of history, and how philosophy played a significant role in human evolution.

History & Philosophy

“The Black Swan” is one of the most influential works on uncertainty. It looks at the ways in which we fall into the trap of perceiving ourselves as all-knowing creatures who can predict the future when, in fact, we know nothing about what might happen in a year’s time or even tomorrow. Instead, we should embrace the fact that life is defined by Black Swans – unpredictable events that might occur at any moment.

The Black Swan

What truly makes a team legendary? Sam Walker analyzed thousands of teams across sports history and found only seventeen reached the highest tier of dominance. The secret wasn't star talent, budgets, or coaching genius — it was one unglamorous figure: a captain who carried water, did the dirty work, and led quietly from the back.

The Captain Class

To sleep or not to sleep? For sleep expert Matthew Walker, that is never the question. The results of his 20-year research has proven that people should never deprive themselves of sleep, as it dispenses a plethora of health benefits. In ‘’Why We Sleep,’’ Walker writes about the relevance of sleep, its complexity, and intriguing aspects.

Why We Sleep

Based on an acclaimed sermon series by renowned American pastor Timothy Keller, “The Meaning of Marriage” examines the Christian understanding of marriage based on “a straightforward reading of biblical texts” and offers instruction on how one should attain bliss in their married life consistent with God’s counsels, showered in eternal love.

The Meaning of Marriage

In a provocative but refreshing manner, Tom Goodwin explores how disruptive technologies bring a whole host of challenges for business leaders and companies. This is why those failing to embrace the “survival-of-the-fittest” mentality that characterizes this new era, will find their business or organizations left behind.

Digital Darwinism

“Everybody Writes” by Ann Handley is, in her own words, “part writing guide, part handbook on the rules of good sportsmanship in content marketing.” Essentially a collection of 74 guidelines that should help anyone master the art of creating good content and stand out, “Everybody Writes” is applicable across all of your online assets – from blogs to web pages, from Twitter to Facebook.

Everybody Writes

''Why Didn't They Teach Me This in School’’ by Cary Siegel will teach you something you cannot learn in the classroom: how to manage your finances well —and get rich by setting realistic financial goals, saving money, and investing smartly. All the money principles the author reveals in this book are those he gained throughout his life and the same ones that allowed him to retire when he was only 45.

Why Didn't They Teach Me This in School

 Learn the methods of effective communication, and understand what drives corporate culture. 

Corporate Culture & Communication

Difficult Conversations draws on research from the Harvard Negotiation Project to break down the hidden structure of every hard conversation. It teaches you to stop arguing over who is right and start having the kind of dialogue that actually solves things.

Difficult Conversations

In “Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess,” Dr. Caroline Leaf combines clinical research and compelling case studies to provide a scientifically-backed five-step plan to build mental toughness as well as eliminate the roots of anxiety and depression. In addition to outlining the theory behind this five-step plan – which she calls the Neurocycle – Leaf gives numerous examples on how to apply it practically.

Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess  

Examples and tips on how to build a better and more satisfying routine into your life!

Lifestyle

Are you codependent or not? Find out in Melody Beattie’s “Codependent No More,” a book addressing the issues of codependents and the need to build an attitude to tackle it. Beattie defines this attachment as a disease, characterized by the strong urge to put your interests last and underestimate your desires. A cure does exist, and there is nothing wrong with being a little selfish.

Codependent No More

“Feel-Good Productivity” is about more than just getting things done—it’s about creating a life where work and personal growth are in harmony. Abdaal’s approach encourages readers to embrace productivity as a tool for enhancing happiness and well-being rather than a means of simply checking off tasks. In a world where productivity often feels synonymous with burnout, Abdaal’s message is a breath of fresh air: true productivity comes from a place of joy, clarity, and alignment with what truly matters. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to reclaim their energy, prioritize what’s important, and enjoy the journey of personal and professional growth.

Feel-Good Productivity


In two thousand and twenty-six, war became a content strategy. From Call of Duty-style videos posted by the White House to Lego animations produced for the Iranian government, this piece maps how memes, AI-generated images, and viral propaganda are shaping global perception of the Iran conflict... and why the real battle may now be happening in your feed.

War and Memes... How Propaganda Went Viral

The ultimate goal in any negotiation is to get to an agreement with the other person. Even better, to make them agree to your deal, on your terms. But how do you get there? Even though preparation is a key feature of successful negotiations, just as important is your ability to improvise and think creatively. Through a series of compelling examples, Wheeler provides a toolkit to help you on your way to becoming a master negotiator.

The Art of Negotiation

New products, new technologies. See the future with the eyes of ingenuity.

Technology & Innovation

Your smartphone is practically a body part, algorithms shape what you see and think, and Artificial Intelligence is rewriting the rules of work. Martha Gabriel maps the collision between humans and machines and shows what it takes to stay irreplaceable.

You, Me, and the Robots

"How to Hug a Porcupine" offers innovative strategies to love, understand, and communicate with difficult people in various aspects of life, including at home, work, and within the community. Using the analogy of hugging a porcupine, the book breaks down complex interpersonal challenges into manageable tasks. It includes tips such as three easy ways to end an argument, methods to identify the porcupine traits in others and ourselves, and strategies to calm the quills of difficult parents, children, siblings, colleagues, and strangers. It suggests that many troublesome behaviors are not intentional and that new approaches can help in managing these interactions.

How to Hug a Porcupine

It's time to learn about the main pillars of society, world politics, and different cultures. 

Society & Politics

Globalization brought us free trade and faster communication. It also brought us lost jobs in the developed world, however. In “Aftershock,” Robert B. Reich proposes a new deal with the middle class: a government to make sure rich people employ workers with pretty good salaries so that people can become consumers and save the economy from collapse.

Aftershock

In May 1997, an IBM computer by the name of Deep Blue defeated reigning world chess champion Garry Kasparov in a widely publicized six-game match. It was the first time a chess champion was beaten by a machine in a traditional chess match. In “Deep Thinking,” Kasparov recounts his experiences, analyzing in detail not only the games, but also the renaissance and future of machine learning.

Deep Thinking

This is a witty, brutally honest guide that strips away the myths of wealth-building and exposes the raw truths. Forget quick hacks. This is a book for those serious about mastering the mindset and grit required to build extraordinary wealth (think $150 million+). Dennis emphasises execution over ideas, fearlessness over comfort, and warns that the path to riches is not only hard, but possibly not worth it. Through candid insights and sharp humour, he challenges readers to reflect deeply on their goals, values, and sacrifices. It’s not a roadmap, it’s a reality check wrapped in wisdom.

How to Get Rich

Bosses are supposed to guide teams to achieve results, which makes building trusting relationships the essence of being a good leader. Former Silicon Valley executive Kim Scott has learned that the best way to build such relationships is through personal care and readiness to challenge people directly. She calls this framework “radical candor” and elucidates it in some detail in this same-titled 2017 bestseller.

Radical Candor

"Revenue Architecture" is a must-read for anyone navigating the complexities of recurring revenue businesses, especially in the fast-paced Software as a Service (SaaS) industry. The book's central theme revolves around the critical need for alignment across Go-To-Market (GTM) teams, addressing the challenges many businesses face due to siloed teams, misaligned systems, and fragmented processes. Van der Kooij tackles these issues head-on with over 250 visual frameworks, models, and blueprints, making complex concepts more accessible and digestible. This practical, evidence-based approach is grounded in rigorous data and first principles, offering a roadmap for sustainable scaling and operational efficiency.

Revenue Architecture

“Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be” by award-winning journalist Frank Bruni is not only a scathing critique of the college admissions mania in the United States but also a much necessary wake-up call for the American educational system to change – quickly and radically.

Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be

How have Walt Disney, IBM, Boeing and other great companies managed to stay successful for more than a century, in some cases? Contrary to what you may believe, these visionary companies are not defined by their ideas or their leaders, but by their commitment to build a lasting organization. All visionary companies have a driving force - a central ideology - that keeps them on the right path. “Built to Last” reveals the secrets to the long-lasting success of a company.

Built to Last

Whether it is a discussion with your partner or an argument with your boss, conflicts are a part of life. Most of us hate fighting, however, because these conflicts leave us feeling angry or disappointed. It does not have to be that way. In “Why Are We Yelling?” you will learn how to have a productive argument with someone and how to enhance your worldview at the same time.

Why Are We Yelling?

Throughout our lives, we spend a large portion of our time and energy taking care of others—our spouses, children, coworkers, friends. However, did you know that taking care of yourself and your needs is the best thing you can do for all of them? Self-care, which incorporates care for your emotional, spiritual, vocational, social, physical, and intellectual wellness, is essential for normal functioning and fulfilling life. In ‘’Self-Care Prescription,’’ Robyn Gobin will teach you how to practice it to reap benefits in every area of your life

The Self-Care Prescription

In “Women Who Run With the Wolves,” Jungian psychoanalyst and storyteller Clarissa Pinkola Estés looks at how women can recover their repressed femininity, or Wild Woman. She illustrates how stories and fairy tales can give crucial clues for women on how to truly be themselves.

Women Who Run With the Wolves

Nelson Mandela’s “Long Walk to Freedom” is one of the most celebrated memoirs of recent times, describing his battle against apartheid, tyranny, and colonialism.  It is a marvelous book chronicling his amazing and heroic life -  from the very humble start to the victorious end – and a testament to the greatness of the most prominent political and cultural icon of the 20th century. 

Long Walk to Freedom

“The Second Machine Age” by Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee argues that, much like the Industrial Revolution transformed physical labor, the digitization of everything will irreversibly transform cognitive labor, leading to a new economy and new society. Though optimistic about the potential at hand, Brynjolfsson and McAfee do make a few policy recommendations on how to curb the potential negative effects of the digital revolution.

The Second Machine Age

Stop gambling with your money and start building wealth with the most celebrated investment guide ever written. You'll learn how to tune out market noise, identify true value, and apply the 'margin of safety' to protect your future. It's time to become an intelligent investor.

The Intelligent Investor

Stop fighting for scraps and learn how to build an offer so good people feel stupid saying no. Alex Hormozi breaks down the exact psychology of value and pricing, giving you a step-by-step blueprint to dominate your market and scale your revenue to new heights.

$100M Offers

“Losing My Virginity” is the first part of the autobiography of Richard Branson – the most colorful and the least boring of all great 20th-century entrepreneurs. As outrageous and inspiring as its author, the book covers the first 40 or so years of Branson’s life – and it lets you get a frank look behind the scenes of the rise and rise of the original “adventure capitalist.”

Losing My Virginity

Explore the lives of people who left a mark on history.

12min Personalities

Embark on a journey through the life of the "Unsurpassed One." From the political strife of Florence to the celestial heights of the afterlife, discover how Dante’s exile birthed the Italian language and a vision of heaven and hell that still shapes our world today.

The Life of Dante Alighieri

The New York Times bestseller “The Sleep Revolution” by Arianna Huffington walks you through ancient history until modern times, exploring the biggest causes of sleep deprivation. It offers science-based advice, useful tools, techniques, and research stories, from schoolchildren to professionals, to help you prioritize the most critical thing for your health, work performance, and happiness – a good night’s sleep.

The Sleep Revolution

Margarita Alcantara’s “Chakra Healing” is everything its subtitle claims to be: “a beginner’s guide to self-healing techniques that balance the chakras.” Nicely designed, the book includes exercises, helpful illustrations and a variety of techniques, all packed in accessible “bite-size advice that requires no previous knowledge.” Our microbook gives an overview of them all – the chakras, the methods, the main ideas.

Chakra Healing

Discover how Marc Benioff transformed a simple idea into the billion-dollar giant Salesforce. This summary reveals the unconventional marketing stunts and innovative SaaS strategies that killed traditional software. Learn to disrupt any market by putting your customers first!

Behind the Cloud

See what science says about modern childhood education.

Parenting

“Listen to Your Mother” is a collection of 56 personal, real-world essays and stories about the miracle of motherhood. Topics range from adoption to assimilation to adolescence, from first-time parenting to foster parenting, from mothering through unsolicited advice to mothering through unplanned pregnancy. We’ve picked out our favorite four stories – and we feel that none of them will leave you indifferent.

Listen to Your Mother

“The Joy of Less: A Minimalist Guide to Declutter, Organize, and Simplify” by Francine Jay is a book with easily actionable steps to help you declutter your home, and simplify your life in the process. Through the concepts of minimalism and the STREAMLINE method, Jay shows us how to categorize and organize our belongings in a way that best reflects who we are.

The Joy of Less

Thanks to all the advancements in technology, extensive collaboration and user participation has profoundly altered the relationship between leaders and employers; so much so, in fact, that the very traits that made leaders great in the past have come to be considered liabilities. In “LeaderShift,” Emmanuel Gobillot explains why, and shows leaders how to best prepare their collaborative minds.

LeaderShift

Jerry Heimans and Henry Timms’ book titled ‘’New Power’’ explores how advancements in technology have changed the power distribution in a contemporary world. In a traditionally governed world, power was available only to the minority. Now, however, every individual has the ability to change things - remember the global movements such as #MeToo and the Ice Bucket Challenge. Heimans and Timms reveal how we can shape our behavior to navigate this new power and achieve desired goals.

New Power

Robert Greene’s debut book – “The 48 Laws of Power” – is a practical manual for anyone interested in gaining power or arming themselves against it. Drawing from the philosophies of Sun Tzu, Machiavelli, Baltasar Gracián, and many others, the book doesn’t merely explicate the laws but also illustrates them through real-world historical examples that reveal the consequences of both their observance and violation.

The 48 Laws of Power

Successfully managing a company is no easy feat, as Andrew Grove, former CEO of Intel, can attest. There are, however, ways to simplify the task and “High Output Management” will help you get there. Each of us has the potential to become a great manager, since we are already managers of our own lives. While sharing the secrets of Intel’s success, Grove wittily explains the principles of being a successful manager.

High Output Management

Discover the elite problem-solving techniques of McKinsey & Company. You’ll learn how to break down complex issues, communicate with precision, and lead high-performing teams. This summary provides a practical toolkit to elevate your strategic thinking and master any business challenge.

The McKinsey Way

Tim Cook once praised Apple for its ability to say “no” to great ideas. In “The 4 Disciplines of Execution,” Sean Covey, Chris McChesney and Jim Huling explain how much wisdom there’s behind this counterintuitive claim and why it is the actual foundation of focus – the first step toward proper strategic execution. The other three of the title are: clarity, engagement, and accountability.


The 4 Disciplines of Execution

In “A Brief History of Modern India,” Rajiv Ahir shines a light on the turning points that shaped India’s society and marked its struggle for self-expression. The book details how European powers clashed with Indian empires, the establishment of East India Company, and the struggle for democracy and independence by Gandhi. History of trade, social order, wars, and reforms.

A Brief History of Modern India

In “Inglorious Empire,” Shashi Tharoor exposes the devesting effect the British rule had over the Indian economy and culture. Though Indian legacy and independence suffered a heavy blow - the Indian people managed to preserve their identity even in the direst moments of colonialism. Furthermore, Tharoor also discusses the role the British played in the deindustrialization of India.

Inglorious Empire

“Open Book” is the memoir of Jessica Simpson – a singer, an actress, a fashion designer, a sex symbol, and one of the most talked-about women in the world. Entertaining, funny, and touching, the book documents Simpson’s journey to stardom and beyond with authenticity and candor rare for similar kinds of books.

Open Book

Biology, physics and a lot of experimentation!  

Science

In “The Brain That Changes Itself” author, psychiatrist, and psychoanalyst Norman Doidge looks at new medical research on the functioning of the brain. For most of medical history it was believed that the brain was fixed, but it has now been proven that the brain continually changes itself. This has revealed new ways of dealing with stroke or anxiety patients and has even shown how blind people can regain their sight!

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