Books

Racism as I explain it to my daughter Author's name: Tahar Ben Jelloun Children are curious. They ask a lot of questions, expecting precise and convincing answers. Their questions cannot be dealt with equivocally. This book was born when ten-year-old Miriam asked her father,...

Marry a Saudi woman Author's name: Badriya Al-Bishr From a law prohibiting women from driving to what people do when they stop at a red light, there's a host of important social topics, sometimes with a political undertone, that the author addresses in simple,...

Departure theories and factors affecting it Author's name: Muhammad Hassan Alwan There are more than two hundred million migrants in the world today. If they were to gather in one independent country, it would be the fifth most populous. Adding those who are temporarily...

Mind wanderings Author's name: Rafael Gaillard The stereotype of the mad, unconventional creative person has been entrenched throughout the ages. Is madness the origin of art and creativity? Or is it an obstacle to its manifestation? Is there a scientific basis for the deeply...

The limits of knowledge Author Name: A.C. Grayling An Epic Journey to the Frontiers of Human Knowledge. A.C. Grayling, the renowned British philosopher, takes you on an unprecedented intellectual adventure across the worlds of science, history, and psychology. In this book, which combines profound...

Death on a comfortable couch Author Name: Paul Tyler We are old bodies in a modern world, and things are not going well. It's true that life has become more comfortable and less demanding, but we have also become more obese, depressed, and addicted...

Early morning for a blessed life that begins with dawn Author's name: Nour Al-Huda Al-Hadeeb Shaima Al-Dahim The book "Early morning for a blessed life that begins with dawn" It is a book that rearranges your daily priorities and poses a big question to...

surrounded by narcissists Thomas Erikson From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots Are you surrounded by narcissists in your life? Are you exhausted by their constant demands for attention, their absolute belief that they are right (even when they clearly are...

Surrounded by mentally ill people Thomas Erikson From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots. Some people are exceptionally manipulative. They can convince anyone of anything and seduce them with their charm. They enjoy controlling others and will do anything to get...

Surrounded by vampires Thomas Erikson From the Sunday Times and international bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots Do you often feel overwhelmed by conversations? Are there people in your life who put you down through words or actions? Or do you have colleagues who...

Surrounded by liars Thomas Erikson From the author of the Sunday Times bestseller Surrounded by Idiots. Studies show that two people who have never met will lie three times within the first five minutes. That's astonishing. But why? Why do we choose to lie...

Thinking, Fast and Slow Daniel Kahneman Why are we more likely to believe something if it's written in bold? Why do judges tend to deny parole before lunch? Why do we assume that a good-looking person will be more competent? The answer lies in...

skilled communicators Charles Duhigg From the author of the international bestseller "The Power of Habit" "This is not just an engaging book about how to understand others better, but also a revealing look at how others can understand you." - Adam Grant "If you...

The power of habits Charles Duhigg There's never been a better time to build new habits. This book will change your life. In The Power of Habit, award-winning journalist Charles Duhigg takes us into the exciting and surprising world of the scientific study of...

From zero to one Peter Thiel, Blake Masters What valuable company is no one building? The next Bill Gates won't build an operating system. The next Larry Page or Sergey Brin won't create a search engine. If you're copying these people, you're not learning...

The book you wish your parents had read Philippa Perry How do we build better relationships? In this Sunday Times bestseller, leading psychotherapist Philippa Perry reveals the most important do's and don'ts in relationships. It's a book for all of us. Whether you're interested...

love of imperfect things Haemin Sunim Many of us respond to life's stresses by withdrawing into ourselves and ignoring problems, sometimes leading to anxiety or depression. Others respond by working hard at work, school, or home, hoping this will make themselves and those we...

Things you only see when you're calm Haemin Sunim The world is moving fast, but that doesn't mean we have to. In this modern-day guide to mindfulness, Korean-born, US-educated Buddhist monk Haemin Sunim offers advice on everything from dealing with setbacks to navigating rest...

When things don't go your way Haemin Sunim What if moments of great adversity were, in fact, opportunities for growth and self-discovery? What if they served as stepping stones toward greater life accomplishments? Modern life doesn't always go our way. Loss, rejection, uncertainty, and...

scattered minds Gabor Mate Origins of Attention Deficit Disorder and its Treatment

In the world of hungry ghosts Gabor Matei To treat addiction, you have to go back to the beginning... Dr. Gabor Mate is one of the world's foremost thinkers in the field of addiction psychology. His groundbreaking discoveries—based on decades of work with patients...

When the body refuses Gabor Matei Can a person die of loneliness? Is there a link between the ability to express emotions and Alzheimer's disease? Is there such a thing as a "cancer personality"? With compassion, warmth, and empathy, Dr. Gabor Mate draws on...

Atomic Habits James Clear International bestseller: Over 20 million copies sold worldwide Change your life with simple changes in your behavior, and start now. People think that when you want to change your life, you have to think big. But world-renowned habit expert James...

Start with the why Simon Sinek In 2009, Simon Sinek launched a movement to help people find a deeper sense of purpose at work, adding a new term to the business lexicon: "why." Now, people and businesses regularly talk about "why." More than a...

Why didn't anyone tell me this before? Julie Smith Drawing on her years of experience as a clinical psychologist, Dr. Julie Smith's debut book is an essential guide to instantly improving your mental health. Packed with secrets from therapy sessions, "Why Hasn't Anyone Told...

Open when... Julie Smith This is a book for when you're feeling overwhelmed—whether you're facing grief, fear, self-doubt, relationship problems, difficult decisions, burnout, regret, or just don't know how to ask for help. Each chapter begins with a message from Dr. Julie to the...

Hold on to your kids Gabor Matei , Gordon Neufeld "Matti's book will make you examine your own behaviour with fresh eyes." - The Guardian “Bold, wise, and highly ethical. [Mattie] is a therapist to be admired.” —Naomi Klein, author of No Logo and...

Never split the difference Chris Voss , Tal Raz The world's best-selling book A former FBI hostage negotiator offers a field-tested approach to negotiation—effective in any situation. The Amazing Adam Grant "The Amazing Week" "The Wonderful Guardian" _____ After a stint policing the busy...

4-hour work week Timothy Ferris The international bestseller about escaping the 9-to-5 and finding a new way to live Forget the old-fashioned concept of retirement and the rest of the deferred life plan—there's no need to wait and every reason not to, especially in...

All I Know About Love Dolly Alderton When it comes to the trials and tribulations of growing up, journalist Dolly Alderton has seen and experienced it all. In her memoir, she vividly recounts falling in love, experiencing self-sabotage, finding a job, throwing a disastrous...