Relationship & Family
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.
Know Thyself
Stephen M. Fleming
Explore the fascinating science behind self-awareness. Delve into the algorithms and neural circuits that enable us to understand ourselves, make better decisions, and build a fairer society. Discover how self-awareness shapes our lives and how we can cultivate it for personal and societal flourishing.
The Righteous Mind
Jonathan Haidt
An exploration of the human mind's moral foundations and how they shape our political and religious beliefs. It delves into why we are so divided and how understanding our moral psychology can help bridge these divides.
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.
The Undoing Project
Michael Lewis
An exploration of the collaboration between psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky, whose work on cognitive biases profoundly impacted fields from economics to sports. The book delves into their groundbreaking research and its real-world applications, particularly in the context of decision-making and challenging conventional wisdom.
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.
Too Much and Never Enough
Mary L. Trump
A revealing and insightful memoir by Mary L. Trump, offering an insider's perspective on the Trump family dynamics and how they shaped Donald Trump into the person he is today. With a background in clinical psychology, the author delves into the family history, exploring the psychological factors that contributed to the creation of a man who would become one of the most controversial figures in modern history. A candid and thought-provoking exploration of family, power, and the making of a president.