In his book, Applications of No Limit Hold’Em, Matthew Janda provides readers with a detailed analysis of one of the most popular variants of poker. He covers topics such as how to exploit opponents who are making suboptimal plays, how to read opponents’ hand ranges, and how to adjust one’s own play in response to…

In his social learning theory, Albert Bandura proposes that humans learn by observing and imitating the behavior of others. He posits that we are not simply born with certain behaviors, but that we acquire them through observation and imitation. This theory has had a profound impact on education, child development, and our understanding of human…

The sun was setting behind the trees as the regiment marched into camp. The men were tired and dirty from their long journey, but they were in good spirits. As they set up their tents and prepared their evening meal, they joked and sang songs. Suddenly, there was a loud noise from the forest. The…

In Asking the Right Questions, Neil Browne and Stuart M. Keeley provide a guide to critical thinking. They explain that critical thinking is not just about getting the right answer, but also about asking the right questions. The authors offer a four-step process for asking better questions: identifying assumptions, analyzing arguments, evaluating evidence, and recognizing…

I was really excited to read Bands of Mourning because I love Brandon Sanderson’s writing. I was not disappointed. The book is excellent. It is the third book in the Mistborn series, but it can be read as a stand-alone novel. The story is set in a world where people have the ability to use…

It is hard to overstate the importance of Plato’s Apology of Socrates. In this work, Plato gives us the only first-hand account that we have of Socrates’s defense at his trial. This makes it an essential text for anyone interested in philosophy or the history of ideas. But the Apology is more than just a…

Banana Yoshimoto’s Kitchen is a novel about loss, love, and healing. It is the story of Mikage, a young woman who must grapple with the death of her grandmother, the only family she has ever known. As she comes to terms with her grief, Mikage finds comfort in the kitchen, where she discovers the joys…

Cultural anthropology is the study of human societies and cultures. It is a holistic discipline that examines all aspects of human social life, including relationships between groups, individuals, and institutions. Cultural anthropologists ask questions about how people live their lives, what they believe, and how they interact with their environment. They also study change over…

In his book, An End to Upside Down Thinking, Mark Gober sets out to challenge the way we think about the world. He believes that our current way of thinking is based on a false dichotomy between the natural and the supernatural. This dichotomy, he argues, has led us to a view of reality that…

The Bible is the best-selling book of all time for good reason. Its stories are timeless, its characters are compelling, and its message is hope-filled. But for some, the Bible can also be a source of doubt and confusion. They may wonder if its stories are true, if its teachings are relevant, or if its…