Relationship & Family
Wean in 15
Joe Wicks
A guide to weaning your baby onto solid foods, filled with practical advice, personal experiences, and simple, quick recipes to help you enjoy the journey with your baby.
Three Women
Lisa Taddeo
Based on thousands of hours of immersive research, 'Three Women' offers an intimate and unflinching look into the lives of three American women—Maggie, Lina, and Sloane—as they navigate the complexities of desire, longing, and their sexual and emotional experiences. From a high school student's alleged affair with her teacher to a housewife's unfulfilled marriage and a restaurant owner's unconventional relationship, the book meticulously reconstructs their narratives, challenging societal perceptions of female desire and revealing the profound truths that shape women's lives. It's a raw, empathetic, and deeply insightful exploration of what women truly want.
Morningside Heights
Joshua Henkin
A poignant and deeply human novel following Pru and Spence, a brilliant academic couple whose lives are irrevocably altered when Spence is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's. As they navigate the devastating decline of his mind and the shifting dynamics of their family, including their children Sarah and Arlo, the story explores the complexities of love, sacrifice, identity, and the enduring bonds that define us. A powerful exploration of what it means to care for those we love when they are no longer themselves.
The Design of Everyday Things
Don Norman
Why do everyday objects often frustrate and confuse us? In this seminal work, Don Norman reveals that the problem lies not with the user, but with poor design. Drawing on cognitive psychology, he introduces the fundamental principles of human-centered design, explaining concepts like affordances, signifiers, and feedback. This revised and expanded edition updates classic examples and incorporates new insights on emotion, user experience, and the business realities of product development, offering a compelling argument for designing products that are intuitive, understandable, and truly enjoyable.
Foster
Claire Keegan
A young girl from a large, impoverished family is sent to live with foster parents in rural Ireland for the summer. In this new, nurturing environment, she experiences kindness, attention, and a sense of belonging she has never known, while slowly uncovering the quiet sorrow that permeates her foster home. This poignant novella explores themes of family, loss, and the profound impact of love on a child's developing sense of self.
A Heart That Works
Rob Delaney
In this raw and profoundly moving memoir, comedian Rob Delaney navigates the unimaginable pain of losing his two-year-old son, Henry, to a brain tumor. With unflinching honesty and dark humor, Delaney recounts the harrowing journey through hospitals, the complexities of the healthcare system, and the devastating impact of grief on his family. It's a testament to enduring love, the resilience of the human spirit, and the unexpected ways we find connection and meaning amidst the deepest sorrow.
Judgment under uncertainty
Daniel Kahneman
This seminal collection, edited by Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman, Paul Slovic, and Amos Tversky, explores the systematic errors and biases that influence human judgment under uncertainty. Through a series of groundbreaking articles, it introduces and elaborates on key cognitive heuristics—representativeness, availability, and anchoring—demonstrating how these mental shortcuts, while often efficient, lead to predictable deviations from rational thought. A foundational text in cognitive psychology and behavioral economics, it reveals the profound impact of these biases on decision-making in various domains.
Smart Brevity
Jim VandeHei
In a world drowning in information, 'Smart Brevity' offers a revolutionary approach to communication. Learn how to cut through the noise, capture attention, and make your message stick by saying more with less. Discover the secrets to clear, concise, and impactful communication in every aspect of your life, from emails to presentations.