Foragers, Farmers, and Fossil Fuels (2015) argues that the values we hold most dear stem from one fundamental source: energy. While anthropologists have spent centuries attempting to understand differences between cultures, few have attempted to explain those differences. These summaries do just that.
It looks like online commerce went back in time. Because according to the US Census Bureau, the share percentage of retail sales generated online in the US is receding – and may soon get back to how it was in 2019. A glimpse of the past: Before the outbreak, the share of sales made online …
It’s a tale of two recessions. Despite all the economic concerns, inflation, and growing production costs across the globe, some markets aren’t feeling the crisis that much. The resilient bunch: Most small businesses in the US are hiring, with job openings at an all-time high and unemployment at historically low levels. … Not exactly recession …
Fall is almost here, and while most start the season with apple cider donuts or hayrides, marketers are met with an entirely different greeting: Q4. As the busiest time of the year approaches, marketers are trying to figure out which mediums and strategies will bring in the most revenue. Here’s what publishers can anticipate this …
Profit First (2014) lays out the practical steps entrepreneurs can take to immediately see a positive difference in their bank accounts. These summaries explain how traditional accounting stands between businesses and the profits their owners dream of, and proposes a new approach that guarantees consistent profitability.
Doing Good Better (2015) is a guide to making the largest positive impact possible through charitable donations. In examining many of the popular misconceptions about effective giving, this book gives you all the tools you need to truly make a difference.
The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+ (2020) is a guide to retirement by one of America’s best-known money experts – Suze Orman. Packed with actionable tips and tricks on everything from downsizing to investing wisely, these summary will help you create a retirement plan that guarantees financial well-being and peace of mind.
In the following book summary of Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organise Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential, you’ll learn what a second brain is and how to build one that serves you well. “Think of yourself not just as a taker of notes, but as a giver of notes—you …
The Human Edge (2019) is a guidebook to help you learn skills that will set you apart and safeguard your career in the digital economy. In a world where Artificial Intelligence can perform some tasks faster and more efficiently than we can, these summary will show you how to develop your human superpowers and thrive …
The Innovator’s Dilemma explains why so many well-established companies fail dismally when faced with the emerging markets they create. This summary focuses on one of the book’s central themes: disruptive innovation.