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

Harold Abelson is a computer scientist, author and professor, known for his work on programming languages, artificial intelligence and teaching.

Gerald Jay Sussman is an award-winning educator, writer and computer scientist, renowned for pioneering work in AI, computer languages and robotics.

David Christian is an Australian historian and author, who has written extensively on the history of the world.

Ann Handley is an award-winning author, content strategist and renowned expert in digital marketing.

Michael Ende is a German author, renowned for creating timeless stories such as The Neverending Story and Momo.

Carlo Rovelli is an Italian theoretical physicist and bestselling author, who writes about the world of physics and philosophy.

Rand Fishkin is an internet entrepreneur and marketing guru, author of "Lost and Founder". He shares his expertise on startups, SEO, and digital marketing.

Karl Marx: Revolutionary philosopher and economist, creator of "The Communist Manifesto" and "Das Kapital".

Geoff Colvin is an accomplished financial journalist and editor-at-large for Fortune magazine.

Educator, author, and sociologist Erika Christakis brings insight to social issues, education, and the rise of technology.

Guy Kawasaki is a Silicon Valley marketing guru and author of books focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship.

David DeSteno is an American professor and researcher renowned for his psychological insights on emotional intelligence and decision making.

International Best-Selling Author and Financial Education Pioneer, T. Harv Eker, guides readers to fearless wealth and financial freedom.

Peaceful leader of Tibetan Buddhism and winner of the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize - the 14th Dalai Lama.

Desmond Tutu is Nobel Peace Prize winning Archbishop who advocates for peace and human rights.

Richard Rhodes is an award-winning author of non-fiction works, known for his in-depth studies of historical topics.

Jen Sincero is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, renowned coach, and top motivational speaker.

Jack London was a prolific American author best known for "The Call of the Wild" and "White Fang".

Ernest Becker was an American philosopher, cultural critic and Pulitzer Prize winning author.

Alex Tapscott is a blockchain thought leader and co-author of the best-selling book "Blockchain Revolution".

Don Tapscott is a renowned author and world-renowned keynote speaker on business strategy, innovation and globalization.

Jack Canfield is a highly successful author, speaker and trainer in the field of personal development.

Shel Silverstein was an iconic American poet, novelist, musician and cartoonist best known for his darkly humorous style.

Donna Tartt is an American author of literary fiction, known for vivid, immersive worlds and timeless themes.