Fiction seems like a waste of time to many. However, research shows that fictional stories help the brain more than non-fiction
Even if a person is very fond of chips and soda, there is a chance to switch to something healthier. Finding out if eating behavior can be changed
Chris Bailey has tried various methods of concentration, increased his productivity and wrote a book about this experience, an excerpt of which we invite you to read
The constant striving for perfection interferes in life: while you are trying to achieve the ideal where it is not needed, “imperfect” colleagues, friends, acquaintances climb to the heights where you should be, and manage to conquer new ones
An excerpt from the book "Find the Time" by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky will tell you about a system that will help you slow down your run a little and reduce the noise of the surrounding world
Writer and literary critic Dmitry Bykov explains what War and Peace is really about and how to read it to make it interesting
Reading books will not only help you have a good time and have fun, but it can also develop invaluable habits that will come in handy in life
"What the Skin Hides", "Idiotic Priceless Brain", "Entertaining Radiation" and other non-fiction books published in 2017 and deserving attention
Wealth does not always please, and a lot of effort is spent. Angela Ahola, Doctor of Psychology, believes that one of the key human motives is the desire to raise status in society. For this, people strive for a higher position and try to get rich.
From copywriters and designers to lawyers and financial managers. Find out which professions are suitable for the transition to freelance
Coach Nancy Levin, author of Your Boundaries, explains with examples how to identify your rejected qualities and come to accept yourself
Kendra Adachi's book "Lazy Genius Mom" is about how small steps towards a goal are much more effective than an all-or-nothing approach
Success Technique from the Norwegian Billionaire in Cheers Monday! 10 rules for a life with drive ": why following a dream is not a good idea
In a new book by Stephen Pinker, it is said that progress has not stopped - the quality and life expectancy of people are increasing every year
The advice of 20 years of clinical psychologist's experience will help you find the right words to find the support of family, friends and colleagues on your way to overcome depression
Assistants are a profitable investment. We learned who a transformative leader is and how to become such a leader, using the example of the work of a lawyer
The possibilities of artificial intelligence are not limited. Or not? Understanding how far it is before the uprising of machines and when robots will replace (or not replace) humans
We will tell you how to start a conversation with a stranger and not violate personal boundaries. There are five safe themes for a perfect start
The book “Body and Clothes. How to look stylish without sacrificing comfort "will tell you how often you should update your wardrobe and how to choose new clothes wisely
A selection of audiobooks voiced by masters from Inspiria Audio: a new book by Pelevin, a novel from a Nobel laureate and a classic of American fiction
The Dune universe includes six main books, four additional and three more trilogies that will leave no questions
World bestsellers, which are published in Russian for the first time, have collected the best book novelties of 2021 from different genres
Don't waste your time. You may not like meetings, but you still have to hold them. This is an essential part of the workflow in any company. One way to make appointments more useful and quicker is to schedule them carefully. The book by Olga Demyanova, Doctor of Economics, “Fast and effective meetings.
The heroes of these books are artists and their work: from avant-garde to postmodernism, from paintings to street art, from cartoons to cinema
Read an excerpt from the book "From the bottom of my heart" by Ilya Sand, in which the author talks about the detrimental effect of some of the rules we have established on our lives, as well as how to change them to your advantage
A new book by the American sociologist Sherry Turkle “With a living voice. Why talk and listen in the digital age”- on the importance of family communication for the development of children
An excerpt from the book by primatologist and neurobiologist Robert Sapolsky “The Biology of Good and Evil. How Science Explains Our Actions”will tell you what empathy is and help you understand the art of empathy
Failure in life is inevitable. Learn to benefit from them. An excerpt from Robert Leahy's "Cure for Nerves" will help turn failure into a new opportunity
An excerpt from the book by podcaster Nikita Maklakhov "It will be done!" will help you change habits faster and easier to develop the best way to achieve your goal
Dishonesty is contagious. How to become successful and at the same time remain true to your moral principles, tells the author of the book "Barking on the wrong tree" Eric Barker
The book “Will and Self-Control. How genes and the brain prevent us from fighting temptations”will help you understand how to give up momentary pleasures and develop willpower
Collected books from psychologists and teachers who will help the child successfully adapt to school, and you - to the role of the student's parents
Autobiographical works and journalistic interviews with visionaries - geniuses of business strategy. Read if you want to get better at what you do
As it turned out, scary tales for children are not harmful, but very useful. They prepare young readers for the harsh reality and build self-esteem
From an excerpt from the book “The Impossible is Possible. The art of solving unsolvable problems”by Mika Ebeling you will find out who the makers are and why they are amazing
Alcohol abuse is fraught with great problems in all areas of life. We figure out what to do if someone close to you drinks a lot
Larisa Parfentieva, author of the bestselling book 100 Ways to Change Life, talks about the non-obvious things that helped her lose 30 kilograms
It's not a sin to stand in front of a painting for hours, but it's not enough to truly understand a work of art. Ossian Ward's book will tell you what the nuances are
Based on the fresh work of Ekaterina Umnyakova, we understand how immunity works and why some popular opinions about it are wrong
Robin Norwood, author of Women Who Love Too Much, describes the causes of love addiction and offers a program to overcome it