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1) Thinking, fast and slow

Author

Kahneman, Daniel

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#1 on the Education list for 2017-01-15.

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A psychologist draws on years of research to introduce his "machinery of the mind" model on human decision making to reveal the faults and capabilities of intuitive versus logical thinking.

2) Grit: the power of passion and perseverance

Author

Duckworth, Angela

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#2 on the Education list for 2017-01-15.

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Argues that focused persistence is more important than talent in enabling high achievement, drawing on the author's pioneering research and experience to counsel caregivers, educators, athletes, students, and businesspeople on how to promote optimal performance through perseverance.

3) Thing explainer: complicated stuff in simple words

Author

Munroe, Randall

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#3 on the Education list for 2017-01-15.

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The creator of the popular webcomic "xkcd" uses line drawings and common words to provide simple explanations for how things work, including microwaves, bridges, tectonic plates, the solar system, the periodic table, helicopters, and other essential concepts.

4) I am Malala: the girl who stood up for education and was shot by the Taliban

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Yousafzai, Malala

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#5 on the Education list for 2017-01-15.

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Describes the life of the young Pakistani student who advocated for women's rights and education in the Taliban-controlled Swat Balley, survived an assassination attempt, and became the youngest nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize.

5) On Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft

Author

King, Stephen

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#6 on the Education list for 2017-01-15.

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Twentieth Anniversary Edition with Contributions from Joe Hill and Owen King
ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S TOP 100 NONFICTION BOOKS OF ALL TIME

Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King's critically lauded, million-copy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work.

"Long live the King" hailed Entertainment Weekly...

6) Weapons of math destruction: how big data increases inequality and threatens democracy

Author

O'Neil, Cathy

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#7 on the Education list for 2017-01-15.

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A former Wall Street quantitative analyst sounds an alarm on mathematical modeling, a pervasive new force in society that threatens to undermine democracy and widen inequality.