Relationship & Family
Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen
Michelle Icard
A guide for parents on how to communicate effectively with their children as they approach adolescence. It provides tools and techniques for having meaningful conversations on important life topics, helping parents stay connected and guide their children through the challenges of middle school and beyond. The book emphasizes the importance of starting these conversations before age fourteen to lay a foundation for healthy decision-making and strong character development.
Gendernomics
Black Label Logic
An introduction to Gendernomics, applying economic and business principles to the sexual marketplace. It explores concepts like supply and demand, scarcity, and sexual market value, offering insights into male and female mating strategies and the dynamics of modern relationships.
Getting Past No
William Ury
Learn how to navigate difficult negotiations and turn adversaries into partners. This book provides a five-step strategy for breaking through barriers to cooperation and achieving mutually beneficial agreements, even in the face of hostility and intransigence.
Good Reasons for Bad Feelings
Randolph Nesse
Why are we so prone to mental disorders? Psychiatrist Randolph Nesse explores the evolutionary reasons behind anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges, offering a new perspective on understanding and treating mental illness. Discover how natural selection has shaped our minds and emotions, and gain insights into the origins of suffering and the potential for love and goodness.
Headscarves and Hymens
Mona Eltahawy
A fiery and provocative essay on the oppression of women in the Middle East and North Africa, arguing for a sexual revolution to dismantle the toxic mix of culture and religion that fuels misogyny. Eltahawy challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths and demand change.
Healing Collective Trauma
Thomas Hübl
Explore the depths of collective trauma and discover a path towards healing intergenerational and cultural wounds. Thomas Hübl bridges science and spirituality, offering insights and practices to integrate trauma and foster a thriving future for humanity.
Helping
Edgar H. Schein
Explore the dynamics of helping relationships and learn how to offer, give, and receive help effectively. This book analyzes the social and psychological aspects of helping, emphasizing the importance of trust, reciprocity, and understanding in various contexts, from personal interactions to professional settings.
Hidden Brain
Shankar Vedantam
Explore the unconscious biases that shape our perceptions, judgments, and actions, often without our awareness. From personal relationships to global events, discover how the hidden brain influences our lives in profound and unexpected ways.