Tang Tang: 330 books

Why does Western civilization dominate the rest of the world? TThe must-read summary of “Civilization: The West and the Rest,“ by Niall Ferguson. The central question is: Why did the West dominate the Rest and not vice versa? The book describes six concepts that the West has developed...

Microbes connect all living and nonliving things on Earth The must-read summary of “Microbia: A Journey into the Unseen World Around You,” by Eugenia Bone. New discoveries about how microbes affect our lives occur every day, but it seems to require an advanced degree in biology to...

**Key to the Fountain of Youth A Practical Plan to Win the War on Aging, Prevent Chronic Diseases, and Live a Longer, Happier, Healthier, and More Productive Life The must-read summary of “The Fountain: A Doctor’s Prescription to Make 60 the New 30,” by Rocco Monto, MD.** Over...

The molecular age has brought about dramatic changes in medical microbiology, and great leaps in our understanding of the mechanisms of infectious disease. Molecular Medical Microbiology is the first book to synthesise the many new developments in both molecular and clinical research in a single comprehensive...

All of us perceive the world through a set of filters which are determined by our worldviews. These filters are essential for us to make sense of the world we live in and our place in this world. Unfortunately, they also remove anything that does not fit well and prevent it from entering our consciousness.Stories...

Many of us live life on the run. But busyness is not an excuse to neglect the spiritual formation of our souls. In fact, the busier we are, the more we need spiritual formation. This book allows us to practise lectio divina, which is the Latin for “spiritual reading”. Lectio divina opens us up to...

"Today is a good day to die” is the rallying cry of the Klingons, a warrior race in the science fiction worlds of Star Trek. To the Klingons, what is important is glory and honour. To die in battle is to die with full honour and much glory. Hence the embracement of death, which is in direct contrast...

Authored by leading experts in the enzymology of natural product biosynthesis, this textbook provides a thorough description of the types of natural products, the biosynthetic pathways that enable the production of these molecules, and an update on the discovery of novel products in the post-genomic...

If you thought you knew all about dinosaurs, you will learn much more in this book. The must-read summary of “The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: A New History of a Lost World,” by Steve Brusatte. Dinosaurs, the world's most fearsome creatures, vanished sixty-six million years ago....

This simple lifestyle change can help you lose weight and decrease the risk of chronic illnesses and neurodegenerative disorders. The must-read summary of “The Mind-Gut Connection: How the Hidden Conversation Within Our Bodies Impacts Our Mood, Our Choices, and Our Overall Health,” by Emeran...

If you are new to Objective-C or a veteran in iOS application development, this is the book for you. This book will ensure that you can actively learn the methods and concepts in relation to memory management in a more engaging way. Basic knowledge of iOS development is required for this book.

The construction and operation of highways has a significant impact on the environment. While such impact is impossible to avoid, modern highways are constructed and landscaped to minimise these impacts as far as possible. Good landscaping minimises the impact on those living or working close to the...

In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, merchants in China were incorporated into the bourgeoisie and constituted a vital part of the upstart capitalists. The lowermost class in ancient China’s social hierarchy has thus become a strong force of social transformation in the modern...

This superb, full-colour, visual revision aid has been designed specifically to candidates of the Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) examination. It is also an invaluable diagnostic aid for all medical students and trainees, especially those on surgical rotations. Questions are based on...