Relationship & Family
Big Friendship
Aminatou Sow
A candid and insightful exploration of modern friendship, 'Big Friendship' delves into the complexities, challenges, and profound rewards of maintaining deep, meaningful connections in adulthood. Through personal anecdotes and cultural analysis, Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman offer a compelling narrative about the transformative power of friendship and the importance of investing in these vital relationships.
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.
Negotiation Hacks
Simon Rycraft
Negotiation Hacks provides insights and support to help anyone become an expert negotiator. It focuses on six distinct and proven hacks that are easy to learn and implement, gathered from academic pursuits and experiences working with various companies. These hacks are valuable in situations such as fundraising, negotiating contracts, improving sales conversion rates, and sharpening persuasion skills.
I Hear You
Michael S. Sorensen
Discover the power of validation and how it can transform your relationships. Learn the surprisingly simple skill of making others feel heard and understood, leading to deeper connections and more fulfilling interactions. This book offers practical techniques and real-world examples to help you navigate emotionally charged situations and become a more likeable and effective communicator.
The Art of Witty Banter
Patrick King
Learn the art of witty banter and become a captivating conversationalist. This book provides techniques to be clever, quick, and interesting, helping you master the art of conversation and make a lasting impression.
Emotions Revealed
Paul Ekman
A fascinating exploration of how we interpret and experience emotions, and how we can improve our emotional skills. Renowned expert Paul Ekman delves into the evolutionary and behavioral aspects of emotions like anger, sadness, fear, and happiness, offering insights into universal themes, automatic reactions, and actions under our control. Learn to identify subtle emotional signals, improve communication, and manage your own emotional responses.
Against Empathy
Paul Bloom
A provocative exploration of empathy, arguing that it is a flawed and often harmful basis for moral decision-making. Bloom champions the power of rational compassion and conscious deliberation as superior guides to creating a better world.
Age of Propaganda
Anthony R. Pratkanis
An insightful exploration into the pervasive nature of propaganda in modern society. This book examines how persuasion techniques are used and abused in everyday life, from advertising and politics to news and entertainment. It provides readers with the knowledge and tools to critically analyze persuasive messages, protect themselves from unwanted influence, and use persuasion wisely.