The Pursuit of Knowledge

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5 participants (25 books)

01 Jan 2025—31 Dec 2025

Overview

Life is rarely boring when learning new things. The goal is to expand knowledge and gain a broader perspective. The challenge is simple: choose a different textbook to read each month on an interesting topic. Bonus: find ways to practice and apply newfound knowledge in everyday life. 
Any format and length of book counts - print, ebook, audio, digital, etc.

Challenge Books

All books added
Color: A Workshop Approach by David Hornung

Color: A Workshop Approach

David Hornung

160 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

nonfiction art design informative reflective medium-paced
Digital Photography Essentials by Tom Ang

Digital Photography Essentials

Tom Ang

360 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

nonfiction reference informative slow-paced
The Essential Guide to Essential Oils: The Secret to Vibrant Health and Beauty by Roberta Wilson

The Essential Guide to Essential Oils: The Secret to Vibrant Health and Beauty

Roberta Wilson

368 pages • missing pub info (editions)

nonfiction health informative medium-paced
Foundations of Earth Science by Edward J.; Frederick K. Lutgens Tarbuck

Foundations of Earth Science

Edward J.; Frederick K. Lutgens Tarbuck

563 pages • first pub 2013 (editions) user-added

nonfiction nature
How Baking Works: : Exploring the Fundamentals of Baking Science, 3rd edition. by Paula I. Figoni, Paula I. Figoni

How Baking Works: : Exploring the Fundamentals of Baking Science, 3rd edition.

Paula I. Figoni, Paula I. Figoni

528 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

informative medium-paced