Relationship & Family
Emotional
Leonard Mlodinow
Explore the groundbreaking revolution in our understanding of human feelings. Delve into the science of emotion, how they arise in our brains, and how they influence our thoughts, judgments, motivation, and decisions. Discover how to harness your feelings to thrive and be successful in the modern world.
Emotional Design
Donald A. Norman
Explore the profound impact of emotions on product design and user experience. Discover how visceral, behavioral, and reflective design elements influence our interactions with everyday objects, shaping our preferences and perceptions.
Expelled from Eden
Thomas H. Pollet
Explore the fascinating journey of human evolution and the pivotal role of the social brain in shaping civilization. From our ancestors' departure from the rainforest to the development of cooperation and innovation, discover how our evolved psychology continues to influence our modern lives and the pursuit of happiness.
F*ck Love
Gary John Bishop
A no-nonsense guide to understanding and improving your relationships. This book challenges conventional wisdom about love and offers a practical approach to building authentic and lasting connections. It encourages readers to confront their own flaws and take responsibility for their relationship patterns, providing a pathway to something truly great.
Fault Lines
Karl Pillemer
Explore the hidden world of family estrangement and discover pathways to reconciliation. Based on extensive research and interviews, this book offers insights, strategies, and practical tips for coping with and healing family rifts, providing hope and guidance for those who feel alone in their struggles.
Felt Time
Marc Wittmann
Explore the fascinating world of time perception and how it shapes our experiences. This book delves into the science behind our subjective feeling of time, revealing how it influences our memories, emotions, and overall well-being. Discover how mindfulness, emotions, and bodily states intertwine to create our unique sense of time.
Fierce Conversations
Susan Scott
Transform everyday conversations into effective and powerful tools to get your message across. This book guides you on how to make more dynamic and more effective interactions "one conversation at a time," teaching you the 7 principles of fierce conversations to transform relationships.
First-Rate
Nassir Ghaemi
An exploration of the connection between mental illness and effective leadership, arguing that in times of crisis, leaders with mental illness or abnormal temperaments often outperform their mentally healthy counterparts. The book examines historical figures like Sherman, Churchill, Lincoln, and Kennedy, analyzing how conditions like depression and mania can foster realism, resilience, empathy, and creativity in leadership.