Relationship & Family
Ask a Queer Chick
Kathleen Schmidt
A witty and insightful guide to navigating the complexities of queer life, offering advice on everything from coming out to dating, sex, and relationships. Written by the author of the popular advice column 'Ask A Queer Chick', this book provides a roadmap for self-discovery, confidence, and building a fulfilling queer identity.
Everybody Lies
Seth Stephens-Davidowitz
A groundbreaking exploration of the power of internet search data to reveal hidden truths about ourselves and society. From uncovering racism to understanding human sexuality, this book demonstrates how Big Data can revolutionize our understanding of the human psyche and challenge conventional wisdom.
This Is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids
Kristin Russo
A comprehensive guide for parents navigating the coming-out process of their LGBTQ children. Addressing a wide range of concerns, from initial reactions to religious beliefs and gender identity, this book offers practical advice, personal stories, and resources to foster communication and understanding within families.
Factfulness
Hans Rosling
Factfulness offers a new way to see the world, separating fact from fiction and revealing how our instincts can mislead us. By understanding these instincts and using simple tools, we can develop a fact-based worldview, make better decisions, and feel more hopeful about the future.
TED Talks Storytelling Techniques
Akash Karia
Discover the secret ingredient that makes TED Talks captivating: storytelling. Learn how to craft engaging stories, use sensory details, and deliver powerful presentations that leave your audience inspired and hooked onto your every word. This guide provides twenty-three principles to transform your presentations into roaring successes.
HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations
Nancy Duarte
Do you dread giving presentations? This guide will give you the confidence and tools you need to engage your audience, sell your ideas, and inspire people to act. You’ll get better at showing people why your ideas matter to them, winning over tough crowds, crafting memorable messages, creating powerful visuals, striking the right tone, holding your audience’s attention, and measuring your impact.
Love Sense
Sue Johnson
Discover the revolutionary new science of romantic relationships in Love Sense. Based on thirty years of clinical studies, laboratory experiments, and applied therapies, this book reveals that love is not an enigma but a vital survival code that is logical, understandable, and repairable. Learn how to create more fulfilling and lasting love through Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and gain insights into the nature of love and its impact on our lives.
The Elements of Style
William Strunk Jr.
A classic guide to English style, clarity, and conciseness. This book offers essential rules of usage, principles of composition, and advice on improving writing skills. A must-have for anyone seeking to write with precision and impact.