Emotional First Aid
Guy Winch
A practical guide to treating everyday psychological injuries such as rejection, loneliness, loss, guilt, failure, and low self-esteem. It provides science-based techniques for easing emotional pain and preventing these issues from becoming worse, offering readers a psychological medicine cabinet for their mental health.
Escape from Freedom
Erich Fromm
A classic exploration into the human condition, 'Escape from Freedom' delves into the reasons why individuals might choose to surrender their freedom to authoritarianism. Erich Fromm examines the psychological and social factors that lead people to seek refuge in submission, offering profound insights into the dynamics of freedom, authority, and the individual's place in society. A thought-provoking analysis relevant to understanding both historical and contemporary challenges to human liberty.
Just One Thing
Michael Mosley
Discover simple, scientifically proven ways to improve your health and wellbeing with 'Just One Thing'. This book offers quick and easy activities that you can incorporate into your daily routine to boost your mood, sharpen your brain, and reduce disease risk. From cold showers to mindful meditation, find your 'one thing' and start your journey to a healthier you.
The Power of When
Michael Breus
Unlock your full potential by understanding your body's natural rhythms. Discover your chronotype and learn the best time to perform daily activities, from eating and exercising to working and socializing. Optimize your health, happiness, and productivity with personalized schedules tailored to your unique biological clock.
Frames of Mind
Howard Gardner
In "Frames of Mind," Howard Gardner proposes a groundbreaking theory of multiple intelligences, challenging traditional views of intelligence as a single, measurable entity. Gardner argues that individuals possess a range of distinct cognitive capacities, including linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal intelligences. This book explores the nature of these intelligences, their biological and cultural foundations, and their implications for education and human development. Discover a new perspective on human potential and unlock the diverse talents within yourself and others.
Genius Foods
Max Lugavere
Discover the foods that can boost your brainpower, protect you from cognitive decline, and make you feel your best. In Genius Foods, journalist Max Lugavere shares the surprising link between what you eat and how well your brain functions, revealing how to optimize your diet to prevent cognitive decline and unleash your genius within.
I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki
Baek Sehee
A candid and insightful exploration of dysthymia (persistent depressive disorder) through personal experiences and therapy sessions. The author delves into the complexities of living with a subtle yet pervasive depression, offering solace and connection to those who feel similarly adrift in the space between happiness and despair. It is a journey of self-discovery, vulnerability, and the search for comfort in the simple joys of life, like eating tteokbokki.
You Can Read Anyone
David J. Lieberman
Unlock the secrets to understanding human behavior with this psychologically based system. Learn how to quickly and easily determine what anyone is thinking and feeling in any situation, avoid deception, and gain the upper hand in negotiations and relationships. Discover proven techniques to profile individuals, predict their actions, and protect yourself from being taken advantage of.