Meet the Masterminds Behind the Most Influential Books with High-Quality Author Summaries

Innovative inventor and futurist, Ray Kurzweil, inspires readers to explore the potential of technology.

Don Norman is an internationally acclaimed author and designer, focused on developing solutions to consumer problems.

Gary Vaynerchuk is a serial entrepreneur, CEO, author and public speaker. He has authored many books on business, success and life.

Jonah Berger is a bestselling author and leading authority on viral marketing, word of mouth, and social influence.

Author of best-selling inspirational works such as "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" and "Illusions".

Ariel Durant was an American writer and co-author of the multi-volume "The Story of Civilization".

Award-winning historian and philosopher who wrote "The Story of Civilization" series.

Luke Bencie is a renowned authority on critical security and intelligence topics, boasting over 30 years of experience.

William Irvine is a renowned philosopher and author who explores the world of Stoicism in gripping and thought-provoking ways.

Matthew Linderman is an acclaimed author of fantasy, horror and science fiction, lauded for his evocative writing style and gripping world-building.

Award-winning author of best-selling fiction and nonfiction books offering insightful social commentary.

Jonathan Rosenberg is an award-winning author of children's books, combining humour and imagination to create engaging stories.

Eric Schmidt is an experienced tech industry executive and the co-author of "How Google Works".

J.K. Rowling is a renowned author beloved for creating the 'Harry Potter' fantasy series and other beloved works.

Milan Kundera is a Czech novelist and playwright whose works explore human existence and the beauty of life.

William Zinsser is an American writer, editor, and teacher specializing in non-fiction and memoir.

An influential psychologist, Marshall Rosenberg revolutionised how we communicate, with a focus on compassion and non-violence.

Marshall Rosenberg, founder of Nonviolent Communication, was a psychologist and teacher of compassionate communication.

Peter Mallouk is an award-winning author and certified financial planner who educates readers on financial planning and investments.

Rick Tetzeli is an editor, journalist and bestselling author of non-fiction books about technology, sports, business and culture.

Award-winning author Brent Schlender writes thought-provoking books examining leadership, technology and business.

David Ogilvy was a revolutionary ad-man and inspirational entrepreneur who wrote on marketing and advertising with lasting impact.

Jack Weatherford is a renowned scholar in history, anthropology and politics, and is the author of multiple best-selling books.

An entrepreneur, author and thought leader in the music industry, Derek Sivers provides life-changing advice.