Our review of : Horses for Courses

In “The Coddling of the American Mind”, Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff argue that young people in America are being too coddled, which is leading to a generation of students who lack resilience and coping skills. The book offers practical advice for parents, educators, and employers on how to encourage healthy development in children and [...]

The Personal MBA is a guide to business mastery written by Josh Kaufman. The book lays out the key concepts essential to understanding how business works, and provides simple techniques for applying that knowledge. Kaufman offers readers a step-by-step program for becoming their own CEO, with sections on accounting, finance, marketing, operations management, and more. [...]

This book is about how to love your children effectively. Gary Chapman outlines five different “love languages” that children may respond to, which are words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service and physical touch. He explains how parents can learn what their child’s love language is and then adapt their parenting style [...]

This book is a series of conversations with Emmanuel Acho, an African American man. Topics discussed include race, culture, and personal experiences. This book is designed to help people understand the black experience in America and promote dialogue about topics that are often considered uncomfortable. For who is this book for ? This book is [...]

In A Swim in a Pond in the Rain, four Russian authors give a master class on writing, reading, and living. From stories of their own lives to thoughts on what makes great literature resonate with readers, these writers provide valuable insights into the creative process. The result is an engaging and informative exploration of [...]

This book is designed for people who want to learn Spanish quickly and easily. It offers a step-by-step approach, with concise instructions and plenty of practice exercises. Topics covered include basics such as pronunciation and grammar, as well as more advanced concepts like verb tenses and idiomatic expressions. For who is this book for ? [...]

This book is all about helping you change your mindset and develop better habits so that you can overcome Procrastination. It will teach you how to identify the mental models that are holding you back, as well as teaching problem solving techniques to help take control of your time management skills. Finally, it provides guidance [...]

Bird by Bird is a book about writing, but it’s also so much more than that. Anne Lamott offers up plenty of wisdom on life in general, as well as invaluable advice for aspiring writers. She talks about the importance of embracing chaos and failure, maintaining a sense of humor, and why we should all [...]

In this book, you will find a complete course that will help you learn Spanish from scratch. You will be taught by Paul Noble, who is known for his methodical and easy-to-follow approach to language learning. With this guide, you’ll be able to build your vocabulary and grammar skills in no time at all! For [...]

Ned Johnson’s The Self-Driven Child provides parents with the tools they need to give their children more control over their lives. Through scientific research and real-world examples, Johnson shows how giving kids more choice and responsibility can help them learn faster, develop resilience, and thrive. For who is this book for ? This book is [...]

This book offers a new perspective on Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADD. The author, Gabor Maté MD, believes that the disorder originates from factors such as emotional neglect and trauma during early childhood development. He also provides strategies for improving attention span and managing ADD symptoms. For who is this book for ? This book [...]

How to Take Smart Notes is a concise guide to an effective note-taking technique. The book is written by Sonke Ahrens, who used this approach as a student and academic, and has since taught it to students and professionals around the world. The key premise of How to Take Smart Notes is that notes should [...]