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

Dan Senor is a master of non-fiction storytelling, providing insightful political and business knowledge with engaging analysis.

Saul Singer is an award-winning author known for detailed insights into government, geopolitics, and technology.

Jonathan Swift was an 18th century Irish satirist, essayist and poet, known for his iconic works such as Gulliver's Travels and A Modest Proposal.

Colson Whitehead is an acclaimed novelist who combines magical realism and satire in lyrical, Pulitzer Prize-winning prose.

Jay Conrad Levinson is the pioneering author of the "Guerrilla Marketing" book series, popularizing creative marketing strategies.

Alfred Sloan was an American business leader who helped shape modern industrial management.

John Helyar is an acclaimed author of narrative nonfiction books focusing on business and financial topics.

Acclaimed author of New York Times Bestsellers "Barbarians at the Gate" and "Vengeance".

Acclaimed author Alice Schroeder pens insightful and captivating books on finance, business and leadership.

Thomas Piketty is a French economist and author of "Capital in the 21st Century," a detailed examination of economic inequality.

Carl von Clausewitz was a Prussian general and military theorist whose works remain influential in military and political theory today.

Miyamoto Musashi is the legendary Samurai who wrote "The Book of 5 Rings" – an influential text on martial arts and strategy.

Innovative thinker and creator, Jonah Sachs, brings fresh perspective to the business and marketing industry.

Duncan Clark is an entrepreneur and author who has written about technology, startups and business books.

An iconic French author and playwright known for such swashbuckling classics as "The Count of Monte Cristo" and "The Three Musketeers".

Tom Reiss is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author whose work explores diverse cultures and identity.

Voltaire: The 18th century French writer and philosopher known for his wit, intelligence and criticism of hatred.

Social theorist and technology author emphasizing importance of social change through technology.

Leadership guru, business professor, and co-author of "Built to Last," Jerry Porras is a renowned figure in the corporate world.

Former US Treasury Secretary and Financial Stability Chief Timothy Geithner is a renowned financial expert.

Zen master Shunryu Suzuki, acclaimed author of "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind", renowned for his wisdom and insight.

James Barrat is an American investigative journalist and science/technology writer whose work explores the dangers of our emerging technologies.

Paul Kalanithi is a passionate, groundbreaking author of cerebral topics such as identity, mortality and striving.

Nick Bostrom is an acclaimed philosopher, scholar and author whose works explore the implications of advanced technology on humanity.