Relationship & Family
What Every Body Is Saying
Joe Navarro
Unlock the secrets of nonverbal communication with this guide from a former FBI agent. Learn how to read body language, detect deception, and understand people's true intentions. Gain valuable insights into human behavior and enhance your personal and professional relationships.
Women Who Run With the Wolves
Clarissa Pinkola Estés
A groundbreaking exploration of the Wild Woman archetype, Estés delves into myths and stories to uncover the power and wisdom of the feminine psyche. This book is a call to reclaim our instinctual selves and embrace the strength, creativity, and passion that lies within.
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.
Coming of Age
Lucy Foulkes
Drawing on cutting-edge scientific research and compelling personal stories, Dr. Lucy Foulkes explores how adolescence, a period of profound biological and psychological change, indelibly shapes our adult selves. This insightful book delves into the complexities of teenage life, examining topics like popularity, identity formation, risk-taking, first love, bullying, and coping with loss, to reveal why these formative years leave lasting imprints on our memories and behaviors. It offers a compassionate understanding for anyone seeking to support teenagers or to better understand their own past.
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.