Hillbilly Elegy
J.D. Vance
A searing and insightful memoir about growing up in a poor, white, Rust Belt town, Hillbilly Elegy is a powerful account of the struggles facing working-class Americans. J.D. Vance tells the story of his family's journey from the Appalachian Mountains to Ohio, and the challenges he faced as he navigated poverty, addiction, and the fading American Dream. A must-read for anyone seeking to understand the social and economic forces shaping our nation.
How Innovation Works
Matt Ridley
A sweeping exploration of evolution in the universe, morality, life, genes, culture, economy, technology, mind, personality, education, population, leadership, government, religion, money, and the internet, arguing that evolution is a pervasive force shaping the human world and that change is incremental, inevitable, and driven by natural selection among competing ideas.
How to Become a Straight-A Student
Cal Newport
Discover the unconventional study strategies used by real straight-A college students to achieve high grades while studying less. This book provides practical advice and techniques to manage time, conquer procrastination, take effective notes, prepare for exams, write essays, and conduct research, all based on interviews with top-scoring undergraduates.
How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big
Scott Adams
The story of one person’s unlikely success within the context of scores of embarrassing failures. Scott Adams, the creator of Dilbert, shares his unique perspective on the intersection of luck, hard work, and a conscious strategy for managing opportunities. This book offers novel ideas and a template for success, encouraging readers to embrace failure and find their own special formula for happiness and achievement.
How to Fly a Horse
Kevin Ashton
A fascinating exploration of the true nature of creativity, invention, and discovery, debunking the myth of the lone genius and revealing the ordinary, human process behind extraordinary achievements. From the story of Edmond Albius, a slave who revolutionized vanilla cultivation, to the science behind creative thinking, this book offers an encouraging and challenging perspective: everyone can create, and it's through perseverance, not magic, that new things are made.
How to Have Impossible Conversations
Peter Boghossian
Learn how to communicate effectively with people who hold radically different beliefs. In our divided, polarized era, this book provides practical techniques to navigate difficult conversations, build understanding, and bridge divides in a civil and productive manner.
How to See People
David Brooks
In "How to See People," David Brooks explores the art of understanding others and building meaningful connections in an increasingly disconnected world. Drawing on psychology, sociology, and personal experiences, Brooks offers practical insights and techniques for improving social skills, fostering empathy, and illuminating the richness of human consciousness. Discover how to become an 'Illuminator' and create a more compassionate and understanding society.
How to Win Friends and Influence People
Dale Carnegie
A timeless guide to mastering the art of human relations, offering practical techniques and principles for making friends, influencing others, and achieving success in both personal and professional life. Discover the secrets to becoming a more likable, persuasive, and effective communicator.