Books Summaries
Book summaries from the world's best non-fiction books
News News Placebo vs Nocebo Effect: Can fake pills heal you?
Imagine popping a sugar pill and feeling your headache vanish—or suddenly feeling like you’ve been hit by a truck. Sound nuts? It’s not. In 150 Key Concepts in Psychology, Fiona…News No Fear Networking by Michaela Alexis
Embark on a transformative journey with No Fear Networking: A Guide to Building Connections for the Socially Anxious Professional, tailored for anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed…News How to read a room by Dr. Mike Bechtle: Navigate any situation, lead with confidence, and create an impact at work
What if you could enter any room with complete confidence, knowing just what to say and how to act, yet still be 100 percent yourself? Sound impossible? It’s not! It’s not even…News Validation by Caroline Fleck Phd: The new psychology of influence
We all spend a huge amount of time trying to get people to listen to us, and despite our best efforts, we often fail. But what if the secret to influencing others was in first…News Curious by Stefaan Van Hooydonk
Curiosity: The Secret Ingredient for Success in Personal and Professional Growth describes the ins and outs of curiosity: what it is, how it works and what it does; how it…News Positivity and growth: Harvard business review emotional intelligence series
Cultivating a positive outlook can help you and your team embrace strengths, see opportunities instead of problems, and even feel more engaged in routine tasks. This book provides…News How to feed the world by Vaclav Smil: The history and future of food
We have never had to feed as many people as we do today. And yet, we misunderstand the essentials of where our food really comes from, how our dietary requirements shape us, and…News The big we by Hali Lee: How giving circles unlock generosity, strengthen community and make change
Drawing from the experiences of real-life giving circles, philanthropy leader Hali Lee challenges our traditional understanding of giving, showing how everyday people can take…News The not to do list by Rolf Dobelli
Have you ever: * Got stuck in your career? * Said ‘yes, sure’ when you should have said ‘sorry, no’? * Tried to change someone? * Listened to your inner voice? These are all…News What’s the Difference? by Fiona Starr
What’s the difference… is a unique new concept for a multi book programme of popular reference and lifestyle titles. Each book will be organized around 150 paired words and ideas…News Adaptable by Herman Pontzer: The surprising science of human diversity
Real diversity isn’t skin deep. Over the past 100,000 years, as humans expanded into every biome on the planet, our bodies and our cultures have been fine-tuned to our local…