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

Award-winning author of "Reality-Based Leadership", Alan Klement, is an expert on business and leadership.

An acclaimed French writer of novels, short stories and essays exploring military, political and social themes.

Harold G. Moore was a decorated and respected U.S. Army general who wrote inspirational books about combat.

Joseph L. Galloway is an acclaimed historian, reporter and war veteran, writing on topics of war, politics and military history.

Max Stirner was an influential 19th century philosopher who wrote the influential book "The Ego and Its Own".

Renowned Japanese writer Akira Iriyie is known for his unique, inspiring stories and captivating characters.

Distinguished zoologist, anthropologist and prolific author, Desmond Morris has studied human behaviour for over 80 years.

Ernst Junger (1895-1998) was a German writer and World War I veteran known for his works of trenchant observation and understated irony.

Jeff Boss is an international best-selling author known for his top-selling business and leadership books.

Max Weber was a German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist famous for "The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism".

John Wyndham was a prolific 20th-century British science fiction author, renowned for his thought-provoking post-apocalyptic stories.

Walter B. Wriston, former Chairman and CEO of Citicorp, is an acclaimed author, economist, and thinker on banking, finance, and economics.

Best-selling author Peter Menzel is a renowned photographer and exploration journalist chronicling humanity through his lens.

A prolific British historian known for exploring the rise and fall of great powers in a global context.

Author Paul Tough is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author, who offers effective solutions to challenging life problems.

The Great Courses is an outstanding author for academically oriented courses, offering expertise and knowledge on a range of topics.

Sarah Knight is an award-winning bestselling author whose books challenge conventional thinking and offer unique perspectives on life.

Amy Johnson is an acclaimed writer of magical fiction, captivating stories that explore the power of imagination.

Spiritual leader and best-selling author Gabrielle Bernstein helps readers live a more joyful, abundant life.

Award-winning educator, author, and consultant, Michele Borba is committed to cultivating powerful learning skills in kids and adults.

Joe Dispenza is a neuroscientist and New York Times best-selling author exploring the science of personal transformation and healing.

Suk Lee is an experienced editor specializing in Korean fiction and nonfiction works with a focus on psychological and sociological topics.

Bob Song is an experienced editor of non-fiction books, specializing in business, health, and lifestyle topics.

Jack Ma is a Chinese entrepreneur and philanthropist and the founder of the globally successful Ali Baba Group.