Reading · Updated July 10, 2026
Science, engineering, decision-making, entrepreneurship, history and the people who built important things.
42 books
Covers the fundamentals of electrochemical supercapacitors, theory and their practical applications in energy storage, differences between supercapacitors and batteries, material choices, electrode design, and characterization, scaling supercapacitors.
Renowned three-volume series that presents core physics principles with clarity and enthusiasm. Feynman’s unique explanations foster a deep conceptual understanding of topics from basic mechanics to quantum theory, inspiring curiosity and critical thinking in science.
Bridges electrochemistry principles with engineering practice to design industrial electrochemical processes. Explains how electrochemical reactions, cell design, and scale-up work in batteries, fuel cells, corrosion control, and manufacturing, equipping engineers to optimize and innovate in electrochemical technologies.
Classic chemical engineering text detailing fundamental physical processes like distillation, filtration, heat exchange, and mixing. Provides practical insight into analyzing and designing these unit operations, reinforcing how principles of mass, heat, and momentum transfer are applied in real industrial processes.
Focuses on the methodology of designing chemical process plants efficiently and safely. Covers process flow development, equipment design, and economic evaluation, showing how to turn raw process concepts into optimized, cost-effective plant designs while considering safety and environmental impact.
Introduces financial decision-making tools for engineers, covering cash-flow analysis, present vs. future value, rate of return, and cost estimation. Teaches how to evaluate project alternatives economically, helping engineers plan and choose solutions that are cost-effective and financially sound.
Examines advanced nanoscale materials used in batteries, supercapacitors, and other energy storage devices. Highlights how nanostructured materials (like nanotubes, nanowires, and graphene) improve energy and power density. Discusses future directions in developing more efficient, high-capacity energy storage technologies.
Explores how engineers can turn technical ideas into successful business ventures. Discusses the fundamentals of entrepreneurship – from opportunity recognition and business planning to product development and marketing – all tailored for engineers. Encourages a mindset that blends innovation with practical business strategy.
Provides a thorough introduction to polymer science and engineering. Covers how polymers are synthesized and processed, and how their molecular structure influences properties. Key insights include understanding polymer rheology and designing polymer products, equipping engineers to work with plastics and advanced polymeric materials.
Presents the core principles of chemical engineering with emphasis on fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and mass transfer. Illustrates how fundamental concepts like momentum balance, energy balance, and diffusion underpin industrial equipment and processes, building a strong foundation for solving chemical engineering problems.
Offers a foundational understanding of how the structure of materials (metals, ceramics, polymers, semiconductors) affects their mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties. Teaches principles of material selection and how processing techniques alter material behavior, enabling informed engineering design choices.
Provides an overview of manufacturing techniques for micro- and nanoscale devices. Covers photolithography, etching, deposition, and other processes used to build microchips and MEMS. Highlights how scaling down to micro/nanometer dimensions enables modern electronics and sensors, and discusses the challenges of precision fabrication.
Shows we think in two ways – fast intuition and slow logic – and how this affects decisions. It highlights common cognitive biases and urges mindful thinking, teaching when to trust instincts versus when to slow down and reason.
Emphasizes the value of intense, uninterrupted focus for producing high-quality work. Offers strategies to train your mind and environment to avoid distractions (such as scheduling “deep work” sessions and limiting social media), so you can achieve more in less time by concentrating on what really matters.
Explores how habits form and how they can be changed. Introduces the habit loop (cue–routine–reward) and shows that by adjusting cues and rewards, you can reshape routines. Key takeaway: understanding your habit patterns empowers you to break bad habits and build more productive ones.
Explores "flow" – a state of complete absorption in a challenging task – as a key to happiness and creativity. Shows how balancing task difficulty with skill and minimizing distractions can increase these optimal, fulfilling experiences.
Offers an inside look at NVIDIA’s rise into a tech leader, highlighting CEO Jensen Huang’s visionary leadership and an innovation-driven culture. Key lessons include maintaining a long-term vision, focusing on product excellence, and continually adapting to new technological trends.
Chronicles how diverse inventors and teams—from Ada Lovelace and Alan Turing to Bill Gates—created the digital revolution. Emphasizes that big innovations arise from collaboration and building on prior ideas, inspiring appreciation for teamwork in technological progress.
Distills seven core habits for personal and professional success (like being proactive and beginning with a clear goal). Emphasizes character and integrity as the foundation of effectiveness, encouraging habit-driven change to achieve meaningful goals and strong relationships.
Explores how asking insightful, challenging questions can lead to innovation and creative problem-solving. Shows through examples that progress often starts with inquisitive thinking and reframing of problems. Encourages a mindset of curiosity (“Why? What if? How?”) to spark breakthrough ideas.
Proposes that financial markets evolve and adapt like organisms (the Adaptive Markets Hypothesis). Challenges the idea that markets are perfectly efficient, showing that human behavior drives market trends – and that being flexible and innovative gives an edge.
Analyzes centuries of history to identify patterns in how nations rise and fall. Shows how cycles of wealth and power repeat, offering principles to understand today’s economic shifts and prepare for future changes in the global order.
Offers a practical framework for habit formation through small, incremental changes. Emphasizes that tiny habits (“atomic” changes) compound into remarkable long-term results. Key learnings include habit stacking, environment design, and tracking progress to make good habits easier and bad habits harder.
Shares practical strategies to beat procrastination and get more done. The metaphor “eat that frog” means tackling your hardest, most important task first. By prioritizing effectively and using simple time-management tactics, you can overcome procrastination and achieve greater productivity.
Teaches that our thoughts shape our character and circumstances. Emphasizes that positive, purposeful thinking and self-discipline lead to positive outcomes – showing that by mastering your mind, you can transform your life and attain success.
Chronicles the author’s training for the U.S. Memory Championship, showing techniques (like the memory palace) to vastly improve memory. Blends neuroscience and personal adventure to demonstrate that with practice and creative strategies, anyone can enhance their memory and recall abilities.
Reflects on the quest for a “final theory” that would unify all fundamental forces of nature. Explains why this pursuit matters and shares the challenges behind it, inspiring appreciation for the ambition and wonder of cutting-edge physics.
Illustrates how small, consistent actions lead to significant results over time. The core message is that there’s no quick fix – success comes from steady improvements, good habits, and discipline compounding over the long run.
Promotes a lean, flexible approach to work that breaks conventional business rules. Advocates simplicity and focus: stay small, avoid needless meetings, and get real work done. Shows that working smarter and defying tradition can lead to success.
Explains the Pareto principle: 80% of outcomes come from 20% of efforts. Urges focusing on that vital 20% to dramatically boost efficiency. The key idea is to do less but achieve more by concentrating on what truly drives results.
A motivational parable about a camel boy who learns ten scrolls of success. Each scroll teaches a principle like forming good habits, persistence, or purposeful living. It inspires readers to apply these simple principles consistently to achieve a life of fulfillment and achievement.
Biography of Albert Einstein that explores how his imaginative thinking and curiosity led to revolutionary scientific theories. Also shows his human side and values, inspiring us with how a unique mind changed our understanding of the universe.
Biography of Nikola Tesla, highlighting his brilliant electrical inventions (like AC power) and eccentric, visionary personality. Shows how his innovation and perseverance shaped modern technology, while also noting how his lack of business acumen led to personal and financial struggles.
Classic self-help book outlining 13 principles for success drawn from studying wealthy individuals. Emphasizes the power of mindset, clarity of purpose, and persistence – teaching that a burning desire and confident, focused action are crucial for achieving financial prosperity and personal fulfillment.
Biography of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs illustrating how his passion for design and relentless pursuit of perfection revolutionized personal technology. Offers insight into his innovative vision and uncompromising leadership style, showing how his focus on simplicity and quality led to groundbreaking products (and the challenges behind them).
Chronicles Elon Musk’s journey from South Africa to leading SpaceX, Tesla, and other ventures. Highlights his giant ambitions (like colonizing Mars and advancing electric cars), intense work ethic, and high risk tolerance. Shows how bold vision and relentless innovation have driven his groundbreaking achievements.
Biography of Benjamin Franklin, showing his rise from humble beginnings to inventor, statesman, and Founding Father. Highlights Franklin’s curiosity and practical wisdom — from his experiments with electricity to his role in shaping a new nation — and how his lifelong learning and public service left a lasting legacy.
Condenses core business principles (strategy, marketing, finance, etc.) into an accessible guide. Demystifies MBA concepts without jargon, showing that you can understand how businesses work and develop an entrepreneurial mindset through self-education – no formal degree required.
Shares Peter Thiel’s unconventional ideas on startups, arguing that true innovation comes from creating something new (“zero to one”), not copying others. Key lessons include building monopoly-like businesses, having a unique vision, and thinking boldly to shape the future.
Surveys human history from our origins to the modern era. Explains how our ability to create shared beliefs (like religion, nations, money) enabled cooperation and the rise of civilizations. Provides a big-picture perspective on how Homo sapiens became dominant and what it means for our future.
Explores how progress depends on creating better explanations, subjecting them to criticism and treating problems as solvable through new knowledge.
Uses detailed visual explanations to reveal the mechanisms inside everyday machines and to connect materials, forces, motion and design with useful function.