Weird: The Power of Being an Outsider
Olga Khazan
An exploration of the power and potential of being different, offering valuable lessons and strategies for those who feel like outsiders. Discover how to embrace your unique qualities and turn them into a superpower, while navigating social challenges and finding happiness in a world that often values conformity.
Welcome Home
Najwa Zebian
Embark on a transformative journey with Najwa Zebian as she guides you in building a home within yourself. Through insightful tools and personal anecdotes, discover how to break down emotional roadblocks, cultivate self-love, and create a space where your soul truly belongs. Learn to find solace and strength within, regardless of external circumstances, and welcome yourself home.
Welcoming the Unwelcome
Pema Chödrön
In "Welcoming the Unwelcome," Pema Chödrön offers guidance on navigating life's difficulties with an open heart and mind. Drawing from Buddhist teachings, she explores how to transform suffering into wisdom and compassion, encouraging readers to embrace vulnerability and find strength in the face of adversity. Discover how to awaken your heart and mind, bringing solace and wisdom to yourself and others.
What Does It All Mean? A Very Short Introduction to Philosophy
Thomas Nagel
A brief introduction to philosophy for people who don't know the first thing about the subject. It directly introduces nine philosophical problems, each of which can be understood in itself, without reference to the history of thought.
What Doesn't Kill Us
Scott Carney
An investigative journalist explores the science and potential of environmental conditioning, revealing how exposure to natural elements like cold, altitude, and heat can unlock hidden evolutionary strengths within us. From climbing Kilimanjaro in minimal gear to understanding the body's response to stress, this book challenges our reliance on technology and comfort, offering a path to reclaim our lost vigor.
What Money Can’t Buy
Michael J. Sandel
An exploration of the moral limits of markets, questioning whether everything should be up for sale and examining the corrosive effects of market values on social life. It challenges us to rethink the role of markets in our society and consider what values should govern various domains of life.
What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast
Laura Vanderkam
Time management expert Laura Vanderkam reveals how successful people use mornings to help them accomplish things that are often impossible to take care of later in the day. This fun, practical guide will inspire you to rethink your morning routine and jump-start your life before the day has even begun.
What They Teach You at Harvard Business School
Philip Delves Broughton
A journalist recounts his experiences and observations during his two years at Harvard Business School, offering insights into the intense environment, the curriculum, and the ambitions of the students within the 'cauldron of capitalism'.