"Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City is phenomenal. His writing doesn't just share history; he masterfully transforms it into a gripping, immersive story, effectively bringing the past to life. He is one of my favorite authors."
The Chicago World Fair was the greatest fair in American history. This is the story of the men and women whose lives it irrevocably changed and of two men in particular- an architect and a serial killer. The architect is Daniel Burnham, a man of great integrity and depth. It was his vision of the fair that attracted the best minds and talents of the day. The killer is Henry H. Holmes. Intelligent as well as handsome and charming, Holmes opened a boarding house which he advertised as 'The World's Fair Hotel' Here in the neighbourhood where he was once…
Thomas Cahill is a brilliant historian who excels at bringing attention to glossed-over history. In How the Irish Saved Civilization, he does exactly that, revealing the pivotal, underappreciated role played by Irish monastic scribes in preserving classical and Christian creative works. His narrative offers a genuinely interesting and beautifully written perspective on a truly foundational moment in Western history.
'Shamelessly engaging, effortlessly scholarly, utterly refreshing history of the Irish soul and its huge contribution to Western culture' Thomas Keneally
Ireland played the central role in maintaining European culture when the dark ages settled on Europe in the fifth century: as Rome was sacked by Visigoths and its empire collapsed, Ireland became 'the isle of saints and scholars' that enabled the classical and religious heritage to be saved.
In his compelling and entertaining narrative, Thomas Cahill tells the story of how Irish monks and scrines copied the mauscripts of both pagan and Christian writers, including Homer and Aristotle, while libraries…
This book from MIT Press is truly refreshing and speaks directly to my soul. It powerfully addresses how far overboard society has gone with digital fever and technology.
I deeply crave real and authentic experiences and a return to genuine personal relationships. Analog perfectly captures this desire for the "real" in the face of the current digital deluge.
What makes the book so brilliant is its nuanced perspective. The author points out that the innovations of one generation often become the cherished, "real" experiences of the next. This insight adds essential complexity to our modern nostalgia.
Why, surrounded by screens and smart devices, we feel a deep connection to the analog-vinyl records, fountain pens, Kodak film, and other nondigital tools.
We're surrounded by screens; our music comes in the form of digital files; we tap words into a notes app. Why do we still crave the "realness" of analog, seeking out vinyl records, fountain pens, cameras with film? In this volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series, Robert Hassan explores our deep connection to analog technology. Our analog urge, he explains, is about what we've lost from our technological past, something that's not there in…
"A thoughtful, enthusiastic response to modern challenges of corporate culture and leadership." "Our verdict is GET IT" - Kirkus Reviews
In a world of AI, automation, specialization, and constant disruption, traditional delegation is broken. Companies are moving faster than ever—but faster isn’t the same as better. Company lifecycles are shrinking, job roles are being reinvented in real time, and the average skill becomes obsolete in just 2.5 to 5 years. In this landscape, execution and efficiency are no longer enough. Growth must become the strategy, or irrelevance will become your landscape.
In Never Delegate Again, workplace culture expert Brad Federman redefines leadership for the new era, where the priority isn’t offloading tasks or even efficiency but building people. Drawing on decades of experience helping Fortune 500 companies and others transform performance, Federman makes the case that we must move beyond delegation to something far more powerful: growth.
You’ll learn:
-Why traditional delegation often fails—and how to replace it with meaningful growth -How to transform assignments into springboards for learning and innovation -The beliefs and blind spots that hold leaders back from building high-performing teams -How to foster ownership, resilience, and trust in a world of constant change
Whether you're a first-time manager or a seasoned executive, this book will challenge how you lead, how you grow others, and how you grow yourself. Never Delegate Again is about more than responsibility and authority. It’s about making growth a part of your strategy and every decision you make.
