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The Language Instinct
Steven Pinker
The Language Instinct takes you on an adventure into the world of linguistics and argues that we're born with an innate ability to understand languages, that most are more similar than we might think, and investigates the origins of our ability to communicate.
The Language of Leaders
Swati Sengupta, State Bank of India
This course from edX and the State Bank of India details the path to becoming an effective and persuasive speaker, explaining how to turn dreaded conversations into exciting opportunities.
The Last Blockbuster
Taylor Morden
The Last Blockbuster details how the movie rental franchise became one of the most popular ways of interacting with cinema, and how it then all but disappeared.
The Last Days of John Lennon
James Patterson, Casey Sherman, Dave Wedge
This biography tells the story of two men: John Lennon, one of the most celebrated songwriters in the history of pop music, and Mark Chapman, the man who murdered him.
The Last Duel
Eric Jager
Now a feature film directed by Ridley Scott, this thrilling medieval tale is a true story of two friends who become the worst of enemies and eventually fight to the death after a damning accusation is made.
The Latte Factor
David Bach, John David Mann
The Latte Factor teaches us how to overcome limiting beliefs about money and build our financial freedom through small daily choices.
The Laws of Wealth
Daniel Crosby
The Laws of Wealth reverses old and flawed investment wisdom, which clings to the notion that people are rational and always make sound investing decisions, and instead teaches investing strategy from a real-world perspective.
The Lazy Genius Way
Kendra Adachi
In this guide for anyone seeking a more intentional and fulfilling life, author Kendra Adachi empowers readers to embrace simplicity and make purposeful decisions aligned with their values.
The Leader's Guide to Unconscious Bias
Pamela Fuller, Mark Murphy, Anne Chow
In The Leader's Guide to Unconscious Bias, experts from FranklinCovey explain the origins of bias and provide practical advice on reframing bias to impact organizational success.
The Lessons of History
Will Durant, Ariel Durant
The Lessons of History describes recurring themes and trends throughout 5,000 years of human history, viewed through the lenses of 12 different fields, aimed at explaining the present, the future, human nature and the inner workings of states.
The Life Worth Living
Joel Michael Reynolds
American scholar Joel Michael Reynolds looks at how ableist ideas have been perpetuated throughout the history of Western philosophy and how we can all benefit from a more ethical and inclusive outlook on what makes life worthwhile.
The Life-Changing Science of Detecting Bullshit
John V. Petrocelli
Experimental social psychologist John V. Petrocelli examines the nature of bullsh*t, what makes people susceptible to it, and how to avoid being deceived.
The Light Eaters
Zoë Schlanger
Exploring some of the most recent findings in botany and related scientific fields, journalist Zoë Schlanger dives deep into the complex and underappreciated world of plants.
The Lion Tracker's Guide To Life
Boyd Varty
This 2019 book follows the real-life experiences of lion tracker and author Boyd Varty, exploring how modern society has sapped human life of meaning and the importance of reclaiming our wildness.
The Little Book of Hygge
Meik Wiking
The Little Book of Hygge shares the secrets of the powerful Danish attitude towards life that consistently results in Denmark ranking among the happiest countries in the world.
The Little Book of Lykke
Meik Wiking
The Little Book of Lykke provides Danish-derived, science-backed secrets to happiness that can be easily incorporated into our everyday lives.
The Little Book That Still Beats the Market
Joel Greenblatt
The Little Book That (Still) Beats The Market is a step-by-step tutorial to implement a simple, mathematical formula when buying stocks that guarantees long-term profits.
The Living Picture Craze: An Introduction to Victorian Film
The British Film Institute
This online course presented by the British Film Institute explores the impact of early film during the reign of Queen Victoria.
The Lonely Century
Noreena Hertz
The Lonely Century takes a hard look at how widespread the problem of loneliness has become across the globe, and the havoc it is wreaking along the way.
The Long Game
Rush Doshi
Learn how China plans to replace the U.S. as the leading world power, and how its strategy has evolved over time in this book from Rush Doshi, China director at the U.S. National Security Council.
The Long Tail
Chris Anderson
The Long Tail explains why the big commercial hit is dead, how businesses will generate most of their future revenue from a long tail of niche products, and what we can do to embrace this idea today.