Good for a Girl
Lauren Fleshman
In "Good for a Girl," Lauren Fleshman shares her journey as a woman in the world of competitive running, exploring the challenges and triumphs she faced while navigating a male-dominated system. From her early experiences as a young athlete to her career as a professional runner and coach, Fleshman offers a candid and insightful look at the pressures, expectations, and systemic issues that affect female athletes. This book is a sports story and a love letter to the running life, but above all, it’s a story about a girl growing up in a world built for men, and all the friction and confusion and pain and joy inherent to that journey. It is also an impassioned expression of hope for the future.
Great Thinkers
The School of Life
A collection of the most important ideas of Eastern and Western culture, drawn from the works of philosophers, political theorists, sociologists, artists, and novelists. This book presents a canon of individuals across the millennia who help to frame our intellectual project, offering insights into the dilemmas, joys, and griefs of daily life.
Greenlights
Matthew McConaughey
From the Academy Award–winning actor comes an unconventional memoir filled with raucous stories, outlaw wisdom, and lessons learned the hard way about living with greater satisfaction. An album, a record, a story of my life so far.
The Happiness of Pursuit
Chris Guillebeau
Embark on a journey of self-discovery and adventure with Chris Guillebeau as he explores the power of quests to transform lives. Discover how ordinary people are achieving extraordinary goals and finding meaning in their pursuits, and learn how you can design your own quest for a more fulfilling life.
The Art of Saying No
Damon Zahariades
Learn how to say no with confidence and without guilt. Develop the assertiveness you need to turn down requests that don't align with your goals, needs, and convictions. Discover strategies to set boundaries, prioritize your needs, and reclaim your time and energy without feeling like a jerk.
Negotiation Hacks
Simon Rycraft
Negotiation Hacks provides insights and support to help anyone become an expert negotiator. It focuses on six distinct and proven hacks that are easy to learn and implement, gathered from academic pursuits and experiences working with various companies. These hacks are valuable in situations such as fundraising, negotiating contracts, improving sales conversion rates, and sharpening persuasion skills.
I Hear You
Michael S. Sorensen
Discover the power of validation and how it can transform your relationships. Learn the surprisingly simple skill of making others feel heard and understood, leading to deeper connections and more fulfilling interactions. This book offers practical techniques and real-world examples to help you navigate emotionally charged situations and become a more likeable and effective communicator.
The Art of Witty Banter
Patrick King
Learn the art of witty banter and become a captivating conversationalist. This book provides techniques to be clever, quick, and interesting, helping you master the art of conversation and make a lasting impression.