Our review of : Learn Mandarin Chinese with Paul Noble for Beginners – Complete Course

This book is a comprehensive guide to learning French, created by best-selling language expert Paul Noble. It features over 12 hours of audio content and includes an interactive coursebook with detailed explanations of all the grammar points covered, plus exercises for practice. With your personal language coach, you’ll be able to learn French with ease [...]

In “The Story of Human Language,” John McWhorter takes an engaging look at language from its earliest origins to the modern day. He sheds light on why some languages die out while others continue to thrive, and offers up a fascinating glimpse into the world’s linguistic diversity. Along the way, he challenges commonly held notions [...]

Bird by Bird is a book about writing, but it’s also so much more than that. Anne Lamott offers up plenty of wisdom on life in general, as well as invaluable advice for aspiring writers. She talks about the importance of embracing chaos and failure, maintaining a sense of humor, and why we should all [...]

On Writing is a memoir by horror fiction author Stephen King. The book covers his career, from struggling young writer to iconic best-seller. In it, he offers advice for aspiring writers and insights into the craft of writing. He also shares personal stories about his life and work. For who is this book for ? [...]

This harrowing, yet sensitive, account of the Columbine High School massacre is written by journalist Dave Cullen. It offers readers a detailed and intimate look at what happened on April 20th, 1999 – when two students went on a rampage killing thirteen people before taking their own lives. Insightful and informative, this book provides an [...]

In “The Coddling of the American Mind”, Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff argue that young people in America are being too coddled, which is leading to a generation of students who lack resilience and coping skills. The book offers practical advice for parents, educators, and employers on how to encourage healthy development in children and [...]

Pre-Suasion is a guide to getting people’s attention and shaping their behavior, whether you’re in a boardroom or on the campaign trail. Robert B. Cialdini draws on psychological principles of influence to show how best to maneuver situations so that your desired outcome is more likely to happen. He discusses the infamous Weapons of Influence [...]

This book offers a new perspective on Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADD. The author, Gabor Maté MD, believes that the disorder originates from factors such as emotional neglect and trauma during early childhood development. He also provides strategies for improving attention span and managing ADD symptoms. For who is this book for ? This book [...]

Carmine Gallo’s Talk Like TED reveals the nine secrets of the world’s most inspiring speakers. Based on extensive research and interviews with today’s top thinkers, this book offers readers a roadmap to create powerful presentations that are both informative and motivating. For who is this book for ? This book is for anyone who wants [...]

This book is about how to use the power of storytelling to engage, teach, persuade and change your life. Author Matt Dicks draws on his own experiences as a teacher and storyteller to provide guidance for using stories in everyday life. He offers advice on finding and telling your personal story, engaging an audience, teaching [...]

Make It Stick offers science-based techniques for successful learning. Drawing on decades of cognitive research, the book demonstrates how to improve reading comprehension, reduce study time and retain informationMuhammad Ali was once asked how he could float like a butterfly and sting like a bee in the ring. “I don’t fight who I can beat,” [...]

Are you obsessed with your favorite celebrity, sports team or political movement? If so, you may be engaging in cultish behavior—and you’re not alone. In Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism, Amanda Montell provides an enlightening exploration of the psychological phenomena that drive fanaticism and its effects on our daily lives. Drawing on her own experiences [...]