Best books of 2015 according to Lifehacker

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-13 00:26

Summing up the literary results of the year. We do not pretend to be Booker or the Nobel Prize, but we chose the best from what we read and what we liked.

"What to Dream About", Barbara Sher

After the release of "", readers bombarded Barbara Sher with letters. It turned out that many of them do not have a dream - they do not know how to understand what they really want. To solve this problem, Barbara wrote a new book.

This is not just a book. This is a reliable and loyal friend, to whom, even after reading once from cover to cover, you will periodically return. This is a book that allows you to remember your childhood dreams and aspirations and find a place for them in adulthood.

You will learn how to find a job to your liking, and most importantly, how to start doing what you like, even if those around you twist their fingers at their temples.

Better Perfection by Elizabeth Lombardo

Be number one. What's wrong with this endeavor? But perfectionism makes not only its bearer unhappy, but also those around them. The all-or-nothing approach sooner or later leads to nervous breakdowns and depression. Psychotherapist Elizabeth Lombardo revealed the nature of the problem and suggested ways to solve it.

The main advantage of the book is that there are almost no vague recommendations from the series "love yourself" or "stop being nervous." For people who are really troubled by perfectionism, this advice sounds like "try not to breathe."

The exercises in the book will help you understand what mistakes you make in trying to become the best in the world.

Aristotle for All by Mortimer Adler

From school we know that Aristotle is the great ancient Greek philosopher, educator of Alexander the Great and … Perhaps that's all. Few remember what exactly his philosophical system was, which covered almost all spheres of human life - from politics to logic. This is largely due to the fact that Aristotle's language is too complex. Mortimer Adler tried to solve this problem. He acted as a mediator between Aristotle and readers.

The book is worth reading to all those who want to understand the foundations of philosophy, but are lost seeing the number and volume of philosophical works. Adler managed to explain Aristotle's ideas in simple language. The book is not fun, but you will definitely not get bored reading it.

"Wisdom is the most accurate of the sciences," said Aristotle. Gain wisdom by reading Adler's book.

Memory Development by Harry Lorraine and Jerry Lucas

Harry Lorraine is one of the best specialists in memory studies. He co-authored with ex-basketball player and founder of a memory training company, Jerry Lucas, he created a collection of mnemonic techniques. Once you master them, you will learn how to memorize long words and abstract concepts, to-do and shopping lists, speeches and lecture texts, names and faces of people, phone numbers, dates, multi-digit numbers, and much more.

The book is simple and exciting at the same time. You can read it in a couple of hours, but most likely, it will take several days to read it: you will want to learn each technique well and try it in practice.

After reading, the conviction remains that the possibilities of our memory are endless. But it is better to treat the book as a teaching aid and train constantly.

“The Illusion of the Self, or the Games Our Brain Plays With Us”, Bruce Hood

If you are into neuroscience, then you will love this book. It tells how the human brain works and functions, where thoughts come from and what the mind is. The author does not just express his opinion, but gives many examples, describes scientific experiments.

The book is easy to read, but not fast. Difficult things are stated in simple language, so you re-read some paragraphs several times. I want to read a book with a pencil in my hands: underline, write out, mark.

Bruce Hood's theory evokes conflicting emotions: at first, rejection (my "I" cannot be illusory), but gradually you find the rational kernel of the story. Study the laws of the brain to take control of your life and fill it with happiness.

"No Self-Pity" by Eric Bertrand Larssen

Eric Larssen is the most popular personal performance trainer and consultant in Norway. His clients include executives of large companies and Olympic champions. Larssen teaches people to think differently, comprehending what he himself calls "emotional contrasts." In his book, he explains how to change your life a little every day in order to build a successful career and become happy.

There are no instructions or reasons for masochism in the book. Confidently and bluntly, but progressively and compassionately, the author brings the reader to the realization of the need for changes in life.

According to the reviewer, the author knows what he is writing about and can be trusted. Even if it seems to you that you are living to the maximum, try to challenge yourself - read this book.

"Turning on the charm according to the method of the secret services", Jack Schafer and Marvin Karlins

What is the "friendship formula"? Can you make friends online? What signals does the body give to others, why are some of them interpreted as hostile? Why is speech so much more than just a way to convey information? What influence do intonation, facial expressions, gestures have on the interlocutor? What is listening ability? The answers to these and other questions are on the pages of the book by Jack Schafer and Marvin Karlins.

Information from the book can be used to the detriment of misleading people about the sincerity of their own intentions. But if you really want to find friends, establish or regain lost relationships, then this book will definitely please you and will be useful.

The book teaches you to establish contact with people and maintain close relationships. And even more exciting it is made by real stories from the life of an FBI special agent.

15 Minutes For Lunch by Jamie Oliver

Shop shelves are littered with cookbooks. But the rare ones are really useful and become bestsellers. Among such exceptions is the culinary collection of the popular English chef, restaurateur and TV presenter Jamie Oliver.

The idea of the book is simple, healthy, delicious, super-fast and nutritionally correct meals for every day. For busy people, which are the majority.

Ekaterina Jensen, who read the book and cooked according to it, says that the recipes meet all the criteria, except for one - the dishes offered are not prepared “super fast”. “I would call this book Tasty and Healthy Food for Every Day,” says Katya. Nevertheless, the book has more pros than cons. Read more about everything in our review.

"Good manners and business etiquette", Elena Ber

Etiquette is not boring ceremonies and rituals. This is communication. You can be convinced of this if you read the book by image maker, art critic and psychologist Elena Ber. Gift edition: excellent printing, glossy pages, bright illustrations. The book can be a great present for people moving up the career ladder.

This is a practical guide for those who want to harmonize professional and personal communication, establish business relationships more effectively and establish long-term relationships.

The book will be useful for both beginners and businessmen with many years of experience in business communications. The knowledge gained will help you gain dignity and self-confidence.

"The Martian" - a book and film about the triumph of scientific knowledge and the benefits of electrical tape

Andy Weir wrote his debut sci-fi novel about an astronaut “forgotten” on the Red Planet in 2011. Then the book was read only by true fans of the genre. But this year the film adaptation of Ridley Scott was released, and even the humanities began to read the novel.

… Each person has an instinct prevailing over others - to help other people. Sometimes it's hard to believe, but it's true. "Martian"

Mark Watney is a modern day Robinson Crusoe. He not only survived on a lifeless hostile planet, he taught humanity a lesson - you can’t give up and curse fate, even when you are "in a deep ass."

Physicists and their sympathizers read the book without stopping and exclaiming: “Damn nerd! How did he come up with this ?! After all, it will work! " Humanitarians also have something to discuss: the book, although superficially, touches upon themes eternal for literature (the theme of the "little man", loneliness, and others).

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