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Radar 12min

It’s time to start making good investments and learn how to manage your money better. 

Investing & Finance

A new Federal Reserve study and research from UCLA, Harvard and USC confirm what many suspected: legalized sports betting is measurably eroding household financial health across the United States. Across the Atlantic, the UK is seeing record demand for gambling debt services. In this Radar 12min, you will learn what the data actually says, where the industry stands, who is being hit hardest, and what both supporters and critics of the expansion have to say.

The Bet That Broke the Budget

Healthy mind, healthy body. Take some moments of tranquility amid the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Spirituality & Mindfulness

Understanding the science behind your decision making and behavior is a great asset in the battle to a more fulfilled life.

Psychology

Personal Development

Your nervous system decides how you feel before your brain decides what to think. Deb Dana translates Polyvagal Theory into a practical map of three biological states and teaches you how to stop shaming yourself for reactions that were designed to keep you alive.

Anchored

Biology, physics and a lot of experimentation!  

Science

Robert Sapolsky argues that every decision you have ever made was already determined by your neurons, hormones, genes, and history. This microbook dismantles the illusion of free will and shows why replacing blame with biology is the foundation of a more compassionate and effective way to live.

Determined

The happiness industry tells you something is wrong if you are not joyful all the time. Psychoanalyst Vera Iaconelli dismantles that myth and shows that real fulfillment lives in the messy, ordinary, imperfect moments we keep trying to escape.

Ordinary Happiness

Get inspired, build great plans, reach your goals, live happier!

Self-Help & Motivation

Most fights are just people crying out for a need they cannot name. Lucy Leu turns Marshall Rosenberg's Nonviolent Communication into a daily practice built on four pillars, observation, feeling, need, and request, that replace blame with genuine connection.

Nonviolent Communication Companion Workbook

How did we get here? See which ideas shaped the course of history, and how philosophy played a significant role in human evolution.

History & Philosophy

Frantz Fanon wrote this at twenty-seven and changed the way the world understands racism. This microbook breaks down how colonialism forces people to wear psychological masks of language, desire, and intellectualism, and maps the path from alienation to authentic humanism and mutual recognition.

Black Skin, White Masks

Most of us were taught to fill our heads with facts but never learned how to become more human. Roberto Tranjan's Living Wheel is an eight-step methodology that moves from perception to mastery, showing that real education is not a straight line but a cycle fueled by curiosity, presence, and the courage to sit with your own emptiness.

The Learning Wheel

Two American juries found Meta and Google liable in less than forty eight hours for harm caused to young users of social media. The verdicts did not target the content published on the platforms but the design of the products themselves, infinite scroll, addictive algorithms, compulsive notifications. In doing so, they punched a hole through Section two thirty, the nineteen ninety six law that shielded big tech for nearly three decades. This Radar explains what happened, why it matters and what comes next in the legal battle that could reshape the internet.

The Price of a Child

It's time to learn about the main pillars of society, world politics, and different cultures. 

Society & Politics

Build a solid career, learn how to run your business and inspire other people to do the same.

Career & Business

The war between the United States, Israel, and Iran is not just a military conflict. It is an economic earthquake that is changing the price of everything, from diesel in Italy to cooking gas in India. This Radar maps what has already gotten more expensive, what will get more expensive next, which countries are most vulnerable to collapse, and what to do with that information before the impact reaches your life.

Who Pays the Price of War? Spoiler: Check Your Wallet

Love and friendship are the backbone of happiness, and no one could argue otherwise.

Sex & Relationships

The brain decides whether it trusts you in four seconds, and the first ninety minutes are your window to turn chemistry into real connection. Nicholas

How to Make Someone Fall in Love with You in 90 Minutes or Less

What great leaders are made of? Learn from the people who have more to offer in the realm of leadership than just words. 

Management & Leadership

Simon Sinek points out that decisions are not always based on real knowledge, but often rest on false assumptions. “Start with Why” guides by offering the golden circle analysis – Why does your organization do what it does? How does it do it? What does it do? – This approach will not only improve your cognitive abilities but will also increase your leadership skills.

Start with Why

“Atomic Habits,” by James Clear, breaks down the mechanics of habit creation, and translates the findings into four practical laws of behavior change that can help you shift from feeling stuck in life to achieving remarkable results through minuscule and almost effortless daily changes.

Atomic Habits

In “Everybody Lies,” aspiring polymath Seth Stephens-Davidowitz harnesses the four powers of Big Data – while drawing on numerous relevant studies and experiments – to demonstrate the gulf between what we say we like and dislike and how we actually live and think about the world and our day-to-day affairs.

Everybody Lies

The best microbooks on Emotional Intelligence to make you overcome obstacles in your personal and professional life.

Emotional Intelligence

Robert Greene’s debut book – “The 48 Laws of Power” – is a practical manual for anyone interested in gaining power or arming themselves against it. Drawing from the philosophies of Sun Tzu, Machiavelli, Baltasar Gracián, and many others, the book doesn’t merely explicate the laws but also illustrates them through real-world historical examples that reveal the consequences of both their observance and violation.

The 48 Laws of Power

Examples and tips on how to build a better and more satisfying routine into your life!

Lifestyle

Explore the work-ethic of productive people and get a glimpse into the techniques that helped them reach a high level of success.

Productivity & Time Management

Have you ever struggled to concentrate on a task? Does your mind keep wandering off? Or do you let emotional events in your life distract you easily from what you’re supposed to be doing? “Focus” by Daniel Goleman explains why we struggle to concentrate, and the benefits of having more focus in our lives. Not only will you be more productive when you are able to focus your attention, but the improved focus is the way to achieve excellence. It also maintains successful relationships and helps solve and prevent global problems such as climate change and pandemics.

Focus

From Steve Jobs to Jack Ma. Understand what great entrepreneurs have in common, and what pitfalls you need to be wary of!

Entrepreneurship

GDP, Trade balance, foreign capital. Everything about global trade is here!

Economics

Give life and voice to your product. The right place to learn to sell and promote!

Marketing & Sales

Are you struggling to create sustainable growth in your company? Are you wondering if you have what it takes? “From Impossible to Inevitable” is the ultimate guide for anyone wanting to hypergrow their company. From creating leads to doubling your deal size, “From Impossible to Inevitable” will help you along every step of the way.

From Impossible To Inevitable

Upon publication, “The Secret” became a bestselling book and a globally discussed phenomenon. In it, Byrne reveals the secret to receiving everything you ever wished for – it’s as simple as changing your mindset for the better. Join the likes of Leonardo da Vinci and Goethe by learning about The Secret and how to apply it to your own life. A happier, more fulfilling life is already within your grasp!

The Secret

Being able to get other people may sometimes seem like a superpower. In “Read People Like a Book,” Patrick King explains that it’s actually just another skill that can be learned and mastered. Throughout the book, he examines all the areas necessary for one to become a better people-reader, from motivation and body language to personality types and lie detection.

Read People Like a Book

In “The Brain That Changes Itself” author, psychiatrist, and psychoanalyst Norman Doidge looks at new medical research on the functioning of the brain. For most of medical history it was believed that the brain was fixed, but it has now been proven that the brain continually changes itself. This has revealed new ways of dealing with stroke or anxiety patients and has even shown how blind people can regain their sight!

The Brain That Changes Itself

Based on her immensely popular 2011 TEDx talk, Mel Robbins’ bestselling book “The 5 Second Rule” distills years of personal experience and hundreds of real-world examples taken from the lives of others in a simple life-changing idea: the moment you have an instinct to act on a goal, you must launch yourself into action within five seconds or your brain will stop you.

The 5 Second Rule

Designed to face extreme uncertainty, startups create a scalable and repeatable business model. In “The Lean Startup,” Eric Ries shares his insight on what he calls the lean methodology and explains why the build-measure-learn cycle is essential to achieve successful product development.

The Lean Startup

An introduction to “the lives, times and ideas” of several great economic thinkers – from Adam Smith to John Maynard Keynes, from David Ricardo to Karl Marx – “The Worldly Philosophers” by Robert Heilbroner examines, with authority and dispassion, the history of economic thought in a comprehensive and comprehensible manner. A living classic, the book has sold over four million copies ever since its first publication in 1953.

The Worldly Philosophers

“Feel-Good Productivity” is about more than just getting things done—it’s about creating a life where work and personal growth are in harmony. Abdaal’s approach encourages readers to embrace productivity as a tool for enhancing happiness and well-being rather than a means of simply checking off tasks. In a world where productivity often feels synonymous with burnout, Abdaal’s message is a breath of fresh air: true productivity comes from a place of joy, clarity, and alignment with what truly matters. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to reclaim their energy, prioritize what’s important, and enjoy the journey of personal and professional growth.

Feel-Good Productivity

Take a sneak-peek into the private lives of people who left a mark in world history.

Biographies & Memoirs

“The Gratitude Diaries” chronicles a year of gratitude in the life of bestselling American writer Janice Kaplan. The book shares not only the inspiring results of this charming social experiment but also Kaplan’s research into finding scientific evidence in favor of her simple hypothesis: that merely appreciating what you already have is enough to feel a lot happier and change your life for the better.

The Gratitude Diaries

The book points out the paramount role self-discipline plays in achieving success in all areas of life. Through practical advice and real-world examples, Tracy demonstrates how mastering self-discipline leads to personal growth, professional success, and overall happiness. The book covers key topics, such as goal setting, time management, personal responsibility, and overcoming procrastination. Tracy offers actionable steps and exercises to help readers strengthen their discipline and apply it consistently. Ultimately, the book teaches that success is a result of persistent effort and the ability to make disciplined choices, regardless of circumstances.

No Excuses!

Love is a topic numerous philosophers have contemplated. However, not many of them offered controversial ideas, such as Osho did in ‘’Love, Freedom, Aloneness.’’ This book gives an expansive definition of love, which includes the notion of freedom from attachment and sexual repression, self-love, and appreciation of aloneness.

Love, Freedom, Aloneness

Do you believe that a lack of money can be the greatest advantage for entrepreneurs? It is simply because being broke makes them more determined to turn their business into a success. No one knows this better than the FUBU founder Daymond John whose initial budget for starting a business was only $40. In his book, he reveals what it takes to embrace the power of broke mindset and build a business empire - just like he himself did.

The Power of Broke

Drawing on research conducted at Joe Dispenza’s advanced workshops, “Becoming Supernatural” explores the mystical aspects of existence and goes to great lengths to demonstrate that, by way of meditations and mental rehearsals, humans can change their brain chemistry, actively participate in the reshaping of their futures, and slowly develop more efficient, more balanced and healthier bodies.

Becoming Supernatural

Test new diets, routines, workout regimens and see what best suits your body and mind

Health & Diet

In “Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess,” Dr. Caroline Leaf combines clinical research and compelling case studies to provide a scientifically-backed five-step plan to build mental toughness as well as eliminate the roots of anxiety and depression. In addition to outlining the theory behind this five-step plan – which she calls the Neurocycle – Leaf gives numerous examples on how to apply it practically.

Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess  

We all live with painful memories, but not many of us know how to deal with them. In ‘’Forgiving What You Can’t Forget’’ the bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst writes about what saved her from the pain she felt after her husband cheated on her. She believes that when others hurt us, the best thing we can do is to forgive them. Forgiveness eliminates bitterness and anger and helps you create a life that is meaningful again. 

Forgiving What You Can't Forget

In “Mindset,” world-renowned psychologist Carol S. Dweck proposes that there are two fundamental mindsets that people adapt: a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. By comparing and contrasting the two, she demonstrates why only one of them works – and how people can use this knowledge to improve and make the world a better place.

Mindset

 Learn the methods of effective communication, and understand what drives corporate culture. 

Corporate Culture & Communication

Patrick Lencioni’s best-known leadership fable, “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team,” explores the five main issues a team can face on its way to greatness: absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability, and inattention to results. It also teaches leaders how to tackle these issues so they can turn the “I’s” of their employees into a collective “we.”

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

Through a blend of essays, meditations, and memoirs, Cady guides readers on a profound journey inward, uncovering the wellsprings of individual creativity and offering practical tools for personal and professional growth. The book addresses the challenges of modern life, offering insights on calming nerves to spark creativity, deciphering media narratives, and pursuing purposeful experiences to fuel the creative process. Cady draws on his experience counseling top marketers, executives, and creatives, leveraging a modern meditation system to unlock ingenuity and intuition essential for navigating contemporary complexities in art, business, and life.

Which Way Is North

Discover how to turn life's greatest challenges into fuel for growth. This summary reveals the science-backed secrets to building unshakable resilience. Learn the 10 core pillars used by survivors to bounce back stronger. Start your journey to a more courageous life today.

Resilience

Have you figured out who you are, or are you pretending to be somebody else? Beloved author Brené Brown believes your own self is a one-of-a-kind wilderness that holds the unique path to your self-belonging. Urging her readers to tread bravely, Brown encourages us all to leave the comfort zone and burst out of the bubble that society and media wrapped us in. 

Braving the Wilderness

''Why Didn't They Teach Me This in School’’ by Cary Siegel will teach you something you cannot learn in the classroom: how to manage your finances well —and get rich by setting realistic financial goals, saving money, and investing smartly. All the money principles the author reveals in this book are those he gained throughout his life and the same ones that allowed him to retire when he was only 45.

Why Didn't They Teach Me This in School

This book is a refreshing take on the concept of productivity in a world that is increasingly distracted by technology and busyness. Rather than adhering to traditional productivity advice that emphasizes cramming more into each day, “Make Time” encourages readers to rethink how they allocate their time, focusing on making room for what truly matters. It helps readers shift away from the chaotic cycle of endless tasks and distractions to a life where they can focus on what brings them joy, fulfillment, and purpose.

Make Time

“Drop the Ball” is part memoir and part manual on how working mothers can finally achieve a balance between work and home life without having to compromise. The key is to get your partner to share in the workload, and Dufu explains from her own experience how to get there.

Drop the Ball

“What If?” by Randall Munroe, the creator of the wildly popular stick-figure webcomic, xkcd, is a collection of around 50 thoroughly researched, scientifically-grounded, ridiculously detailed, cleverly illustrated, and wittily presented answers to as many hypothetical, unusual, absurd, weird and even worrying user-submitted questions.

What If?

One of Simon & Schuster’s all-time paperback bestsellers, “The Magic of Thinking Big” by David J. Schwartz reveals why self-believe is the cornerstone of success and shares numerous practical pieces of advice on how people can develop their power of belief, set their goals high and devise a concrete success-building program to not only meet them – but exceed them as well.

The Magic of Thinking Big

‘’Fast This Way’’ by David Asprey is a nutritional guide to losing weight based on intermittent fasting. Unlike most diets built around strict rules and calorie counting, intermittent fasting encourages you to design your own dieting model depending on your lifestyle. Most importantly, as it breaks both physical and psychological addiction to food, it puts you in charge of your body and mind.

Fast This Way

Throughout his career, famous Indian-American entrepreneur and investor Naval Ravikant has generously shared his wisdom with millions of people worldwide through Twitter, various blogs, and interviews. ‘’The Almanack of Naval Ravikant’’ presents Naval’s most powerful ideas on building wealth and achieving happiness collected and organized by Eric Jorgenson.

The Almanack of Naval Ravikant

“SuperLife: The 5 Forces That Will Make You Healthy, Fit, and Eternally Awesome” by Darin Olien is a guide by the co-host of the recent Netflix docuseries “Down to Earth with Zac Efron.” The book will help you understand what really drives your health and how to properly take care of these Forces, so that you can help your body be as healthy as it can be.

SuperLife

If you have ever wondered if there is an easy way to success, look no further. Grant Cardone, bestselling author and successful sales training expert, has come up with the 10X Rule, which offers a simple formula for anyone to achieve more than they ever dreamed. 
Leading a successful life has nothing to do with your education, your character traits or your background, but everything to do with how much work you are willing to put into becoming successful. Commitment, obsession, and the right mindset will get you where you want to be. And “The 10X Rule” will help you along the way.

The 10X Rule

See what science says about modern childhood education.

Parenting

Modeled after the international bestseller “How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk,” “How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen” by Joanna Faber and Julie King tailors the original “How to Talk” techniques to parents of children aged between 2 and 7.

How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen

In “Why CEOs Fail,” David L. Dotlich and Peter C. Cairo outline the behavioral traits that lead to the most common mistakes in leadership – arrogance, melodramatic tendencies, volatile mood, excessive caution, habitual distrust, unapproachable demeanor, mischievousness, eccentricity, passive resistance, perfectionism and people-pleasing. Specific examples from the business world illustrate each one of these faults.

Why CEOs Fail

Totalitarian regimes, sadly, are not confined to the history books. Current leaders like Trump and Putin are worryingly similar to totalitarian governments of the 1930s and 40s. History can teach us how to deal with these modern threats. Timothy Snyder has drawn 20 lessons from the past to help us resist tyrants today.

On Tyranny

Think you're not in sales? Think again. Daniel Pink reveals that we all spend our days moving others. Discover the new science of persuasion, from the power of mimicry to why 'ambiverts' win. Master the art of influence in a world where everyone is selling something.

To Sell Is Human

Based on an acclaimed sermon series by renowned American pastor Timothy Keller, “The Meaning of Marriage” examines the Christian understanding of marriage based on “a straightforward reading of biblical texts” and offers instruction on how one should attain bliss in their married life consistent with God’s counsels, showered in eternal love.

The Meaning of Marriage

Are you interested in the political career of Kamala Harris, the first female, first Asian American, and first African American vice president of the United States? In “Kamala’s Way,” journalist Dan Morain looks at Kamala’s personal and professional life and follows her journey from a young prosecutor, through the U.S. Senate, to the very pinnacle of U.S. American politics.

Kamala’s Way

“Zero Waste Home” by Bea Johnson is simultaneously an honest, down-to-earth chronicle of the author’s highly experimental years-long endeavor to simplify her life by reducing her waste, and a practical guide that should provide you with all the necessary tools, tips and tricks to achieve sustainable living, as well as a better future for yourself, your family, and the entire planet.

Zero Waste Home

“Everybody Writes” by Ann Handley is, in her own words, “part writing guide, part handbook on the rules of good sportsmanship in content marketing.” Essentially a collection of 74 guidelines that should help anyone master the art of creating good content and stand out, “Everybody Writes” is applicable across all of your online assets – from blogs to web pages, from Twitter to Facebook.

Everybody Writes

Drew Eric Whitman shares the little-known secrets that the best advertisements use and explains why they work as they do in “Cashvertising.” In his well-structured and useful book, Whitman uncovers the truth behind usual consumer behavior, describing the specific psychological techniques that will help you develop advertisements to touch your customer’s deepest desires.

Cashvertising

This book is about embracing the reality that life will never be fully sorted out, and that this is not a problem to be solved, but rather a truth that can lead to a more meaningful, fulfilling, and even magical existence. The author challenges the relentless pursuit of productivity, control, and self-improvement, arguing that our constant striving to “get on top of things” only fuels anxiety, burnout, and a sense of never being enough. Instead, the book advocates for “imperfectionism,” a philosophy that encourages individuals to accept their limitations and work with them rather than against them.

Meditations for Mortals

Chances are you have tried one or two diets in your life and have not really been convinced by them. What if it was possible to keep all the fun of eating while increasing your life expectancy and losing weight? Sounds impossible? Then you have probably never heard of Sirtfoods, which have the potential to change the way you diet. This clinically-proven diet will convert even hardcore diet skeptics.

The Sirtfood Diet

“Hero” is part of “The Secret” series by Rhonda Byrne. In “Hero,” she explores how you can realize your unique potential and achieve your wildest dreams. You are the hero of your own life, and you have been given everything you need by the universe. Embark on the hero’s journey, and you will be rewarded with success and happiness beyond your wildest imaginings!

Hero

Stop leaving your mood to chance! Learn how to use neuroscience to hijack your productivity and turn even the toughest days into successes. This guide offers practical, science-backed strategies to help you master your focus, energy, and relationships. Ready to have a great day?

How to Have a Good Day

"How to Hug a Porcupine" offers innovative strategies to love, understand, and communicate with difficult people in various aspects of life, including at home, work, and within the community. Using the analogy of hugging a porcupine, the book breaks down complex interpersonal challenges into manageable tasks. It includes tips such as three easy ways to end an argument, methods to identify the porcupine traits in others and ourselves, and strategies to calm the quills of difficult parents, children, siblings, colleagues, and strangers. It suggests that many troublesome behaviors are not intentional and that new approaches can help in managing these interactions.

How to Hug a Porcupine

“Open Book” is the memoir of Jessica Simpson – a singer, an actress, a fashion designer, a sex symbol, and one of the most talked-about women in the world. Entertaining, funny, and touching, the book documents Simpson’s journey to stardom and beyond with authenticity and candor rare for similar kinds of books.

Open Book

This is a witty, brutally honest guide that strips away the myths of wealth-building and exposes the raw truths. Forget quick hacks. This is a book for those serious about mastering the mindset and grit required to build extraordinary wealth (think $150 million+). Dennis emphasises execution over ideas, fearlessness over comfort, and warns that the path to riches is not only hard, but possibly not worth it. Through candid insights and sharp humour, he challenges readers to reflect deeply on their goals, values, and sacrifices. It’s not a roadmap, it’s a reality check wrapped in wisdom.

How to Get Rich

Do you want a love that grows deeper with time? Discover how eight essential conversations can transform your relationship. Learn to master the art of date nights and communication to build a resilient, intimate connection that lasts from your first years to your 95th birthday.

Eight Dates

New products, new technologies. See the future with the eyes of ingenuity.

Technology & Innovation

Dive into the fascinating world of AI with Margaret Boden. From the ethics of robotic companions to the future of the job market, this summary breaks down complex concepts like neural networks and AGI. Discover how machines learn and challenge our very definition of consciousness.

Artificial Intelligence: A Very Short Introduction

True to its title, Amy Morin’s “13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do” lists all the things mentally strong parents avoid doing. The book also explains how steering clear of these unhealthy – but popular – parenting habits can help anyone raise self-assured, happy, and successful children.

13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do

Christopher Steiner's “Automate This” is a thorough and engaging examination of the role algorithms play in shaping our world. By weaving together stories from finance, medicine, music, and beyond, Steiner illustrates the profound and often surprising ways in which automated processes influence daily life and future developments. The book serves as both an informative guide for those curious about the digital underpinnings of modern society and a cautionary tale about the need for thoughtful integration of technology to balance progress with ethical considerations.

Automate This

Feminism has been held up to a level of perfection that no movement led by flawed humans can achieve. That is why Roxane Gay calls herself a bad feminist: she knows she is not perfect, but she still believes in gender equality. In her essays published in “Bad Feminist,” she explores the marginalization of women, particularly women of color, in contemporary politics and popular culture.

Bad Feminist

"Stillness Is the Key" contains instructions aiming to shed light on the "holy" trinity composed of mind, body and spirit. Holiday maintains that those individuals who managed to rediscover their inner stillness in the face of obstacles and challenges were able to accomplish more even when the odds were stacked heavily against them.

Stillness Is the Key

Back in 1760, the steam engine transformed the way humans used their muscles to perform physical labor. Then, computers transformed the ways we use our minds to perform mental tasks. Currently, we are on the brink of going beyond human intelligence and what we thought was possible for machines. “Superintelligence” by Nick Bostrom predicts what lies ahead, exploring the paths, dangers and strategies of AI.

Superintelligence

In “Amusing Ourselves to Death,” a classic analysis of how the electronic media have reshaped our world, American educator Neil Postman wonders whether Aldous Huxley’s dystopia from “Brave New World” hasn’t already been realized in our TV-dominated and image-centered culture. Spoiler alert: it has, as television has become a global pleasure drug, and humans have gladly accepted to be oppressed by their addiction to entertainment.

Amusing Ourselves to Death

First translated into English in 2016, “Homo Deus” by Yuval Noah Harari is a broad-stroked exploration of how humans evolved to become the planet’s dominant species, and a tentative account of how our future may unfold. As in “Sapiens,” Harari reminds us once again who we are and how we got here, but this time he deals with yet another question: where are we going?

Homo Deus

Have you ever bought something you neither wanted nor needed? Robert B. Cialdini’s “Influence” explains why that happens, and why our brains are so susceptible to be influenced by others. Whether you want to use the power of influence on others, or you want to escape manipulation, “Influence” will provide you with the right knowledge to do just that.

Influence

“Naked Economics” by Charles Wheelan is an enjoyable and nifty primer to the “dismal science,” free of graphs, charts and equations but brimming with logic, rigor and intuitively graspable examples and analogies. “Economics should not be accessible only to the experts,” claims Wheelan. “The ideas are too important and too interesting.” “Naked Economics” presents them in a fun, simplified and intelligible manner.

Naked Economics

A succinct guide for the individual investor, “A Random Walk Down Wall Street” by Burton Malkiel covers everything from insurance to income taxes. Based on the efficient market hypothesis, it provocatively suggests that Wall Street experts are no better than individual investors, and advocates for buying and holding an index fund rather than attempting to buy and sell individual securities or actively managed mutual funds.

A Random Walk Down Wall Street

Techniques, sweet and victory! The best of sports in one place. 

Sports

In May 1997, an IBM computer by the name of Deep Blue defeated reigning world chess champion Garry Kasparov in a widely publicized six-game match. It was the first time a chess champion was beaten by a machine in a traditional chess match. In “Deep Thinking,” Kasparov recounts his experiences, analyzing in detail not only the games, but also the renaissance and future of machine learning.

Deep Thinking

Nelson Mandela’s “Long Walk to Freedom” is one of the most celebrated memoirs of recent times, describing his battle against apartheid, tyranny, and colonialism.  It is a marvelous book chronicling his amazing and heroic life -  from the very humble start to the victorious end – and a testament to the greatness of the most prominent political and cultural icon of the 20th century. 

Long Walk to Freedom

“Why Is Sex Fun?” by Jared Diamond is a fascinating book offering insight into the evolution of human sexuality. Briefly, it is neither pornographic nor a how-to-do-it manual, but a humorous and wide-ranging exploration of why human sexuality is so bizarrely unusual by the standards of other animal species. It will catch your attention to discover all about sex.

Why Is Sex Fun

Whether it is a discussion with your partner or an argument with your boss, conflicts are a part of life. Most of us hate fighting, however, because these conflicts leave us feeling angry or disappointed. It does not have to be that way. In “Why Are We Yelling?” you will learn how to have a productive argument with someone and how to enhance your worldview at the same time.

Why Are We Yelling?

“Listen to Your Mother” is a collection of 56 personal, real-world essays and stories about the miracle of motherhood. Topics range from adoption to assimilation to adolescence, from first-time parenting to foster parenting, from mothering through unsolicited advice to mothering through unplanned pregnancy. We’ve picked out our favorite four stories – and we feel that none of them will leave you indifferent.

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