Relationship & Family
How to Have Impossible Conversations
Peter Boghossian
Learn how to communicate effectively with people who hold radically different beliefs. In our divided, polarized era, this book provides practical techniques to navigate difficult conversations, build understanding, and bridge divides in a civil and productive manner.
How to See People
David Brooks
In "How to See People," David Brooks explores the art of understanding others and building meaningful connections in an increasingly disconnected world. Drawing on psychology, sociology, and personal experiences, Brooks offers practical insights and techniques for improving social skills, fostering empathy, and illuminating the richness of human consciousness. Discover how to become an 'Illuminator' and create a more compassionate and understanding society.
Humankind
Rutger Bregman
A radical idea that most people, deep down, are pretty decent. An idea that's long been known to make rulers nervous. An idea denied by religions and ideologies, ignored by the news media and erased from the annals of world history. At the same time, it's an idea that's legitimised by virtually every branch of science.
Influence
Robert B. Cialdini
A deep dive into the psychology of persuasion, revealing the powerful principles that influence our decisions. Discover the hidden forces that drive compliance and learn how to ethically navigate the art of influence in everyday life.
Made to Stick
Chip Heath
Why do some ideas thrive while others die? And how do we improve the chances of worthy ideas? In this book, Chip and Dan Heath reveal the anatomy of ideas that stick and explain ways to make ideas stickier, such as applying the SUCCESs checklist.
Man and his Symbols
Carl G. Jung
The only work in which Carl G. Jung, the world-famous Swiss psychologist, explains to the general reader his greatest contribution to our knowledge of the human mind: the theory of the importance of symbolism—particularly as revealed in dreams. Jung emphasizes that man can achieve wholeness only through a knowledge and acceptance of the unconscious—a knowledge acquired through dreams and their symbols.
Mating in Captivity
Esther Perel
A provocative exploration of the challenges modern couples face in maintaining desire and passion in long-term relationships. Drawing on years of experience as a couples therapist, Esther Perel delves into the complexities of intimacy, eroticism, and the delicate balance between domesticity and desire. A must-read for anyone seeking to reignite the spark and bring excitement back into their love life.
Models
Mark Manson
In a world where the traditional roles of men have become blurred, 'Models' provides a guide to attracting women based on honesty, vulnerability, and emotional intelligence. It challenges conventional pick-up artist tactics and offers a refreshing perspective on building genuine connections and becoming an attractive man by living an honest and fulfilling life.