Relationship & Family
Mixed Signals
Uri Gneezy
An exploration of how incentives really work, revealing the hidden signals they send and how to align them with your intended messages to achieve effective and ethical outcomes. Discover how to avoid mixed signals in business and life, and learn to shape incentives to your advantage.
Modern Romance
Aziz Ansari
Comedian Aziz Ansari, with the help of sociologist Eric Klinenberg, delves into the ever-evolving world of modern romance. Through research, interviews, and humor, they explore the challenges and changes in finding love in the digital age, from texting etiquette to online dating, and the quest for the elusive 'soul mate'.
Moonwalking with Einstein
Joshua Foer
An exploration of memory, mnemonics, and the art of remembering. The author delves into the world of competitive memory, meets mental athletes, and explores the science behind how our brains store and recall information. A fascinating journey into the potential of the human mind.
My Age of Anxiety
Scott Stossel
In "My Age of Anxiety," Scott Stossel delves into the pervasive and often misunderstood condition of anxiety. Drawing from his own experiences, he presents a comprehensive exploration of anxiety from medical, cultural, philosophical, and personal perspectives. Stossel's journey covers the history of understanding anxiety, its impact on individuals and society, and the various treatments developed to manage it. A learned, empathetic, and humorous account offering insight into the biological, cultural, and environmental factors that contribute to this widespread affliction.
Pitch Anything
Oren Klaff
Discover an innovative method for presenting, persuading, and winning deals. Learn how to control the frame, understand the crocodile brain, and use status to your advantage. This book provides a blueprint for success in any presentation where you need to be truly convincing.
Presentation Advantage
Kory Kogon
Presentation Advantage provides the tools and techniques to become a masterful and confident presenter. Learn how to captivate your audience, deliver a passionate message, and persuade others to take action. This book offers a clear path to effective communication, helping you connect with your audience and achieve your presentation goals.
Raising Good Humans
Hunter Clarke-Fields
A guide to mindful parenting, offering practical strategies drawn from mindfulness, compassionate communication, and conflict resolution to help parents break the cycle of reactivity and raise kind, confident children. It emphasizes self-awareness, emotional regulation, and skillful communication to foster stronger, more cooperative family relationships.
Rationality
Steven Pinker
An exploration of rationality, its importance, and why it often seems scarce in the modern world. The book delves into logic, critical thinking, probability, and other tools of sound reasoning, offering insights into how we can make better decisions and understand the world around us.