Books 2024, May

How to overcome the triggers that keep us from getting better

How to overcome the triggers that keep us from getting better

From a summary of Marshall Goldsmith's book Triggers. Form habits - build character”you will find out what prevents us from changing and how to overcome it

15 books that will become nuclear fuel for your efficiency

15 books that will become nuclear fuel for your efficiency

Working on yourself, defeating procrastination and achieving your goals will become easier with these help books. Read on and practice

6 tips for effective memorization from the owner of a phenomenal memory

6 tips for effective memorization from the owner of a phenomenal memory

Lifehacker publishes an excerpt from Idriz Zogai's book "Minne, or Memory in Swedish". From it you will learn how to teach the brain to assimilate information qualitatively

Do you want to be smart and creative? Train your brain

Do you want to be smart and creative? Train your brain

We present several excerpts from the book "Boost Your Brain!", Which contains mental exercises for the development of thinking

"American Gods" - the epic of modern times and the pinnacle of creativity Neil Gaiman

"American Gods" - the epic of modern times and the pinnacle of creativity Neil Gaiman

The book "American Gods" and the TV series based on it is a unique look at mythology and legends through the prism of modernity. And it's worth learning more about it

How to read books for free and legally

How to read books for free and legally

You don't have to leave a lot of money in a bookstore to get the edition you want. Here are some easy ways to read books for free

How our minds evolved to understand other people, and why we overestimate this ability

How our minds evolved to understand other people, and why we overestimate this ability

We understand how the evolution of the human mind took place. And we find out how people "domesticated" themselves, which allows others to manipulate

"Good people have turned into fiends." Excerpt from a book by the organizer of the Stanford Prison Experiment

"Good people have turned into fiends." Excerpt from a book by the organizer of the Stanford Prison Experiment

An excerpt from the book "The Lucifer Effect" - about what kind of cruelty a person is capable of under certain conditions and how ingeniously he justifies his actions

7 inspirational books for those looking for an unusual hobby

7 inspirational books for those looking for an unusual hobby

From creating abstract paintings to launching podcasts and stand-up shows. Authors of books about unusual hobbies share their own experience and professional secrets

7 books with honest stories about life abroad

7 books with honest stories about life abroad

A selection of books with honest stories about life abroad: what the French wear, what alcohol they like in the Middle Kingdom, and how much does life in the Emirates cost

7 useful books for those who are going to make repairs

7 useful books for those who are going to make repairs

Practical advice on how not to spend extra money, and original ideas for decorating the space - collected the best books about renovation

"Ugly Universe", "Ethics without Fools" and 6 more difficult popular science books for long winter evenings

"Ugly Universe", "Ethics without Fools" and 6 more difficult popular science books for long winter evenings

A selection of interesting new books in the genre of science pop, written by physicists, philosophers, anthropologists and other researchers

How to communicate with passive-aggressive coworkers

How to communicate with passive-aggressive coworkers

You cannot change the behavior of such a person. But the good news is that it will now be easier to resist passive aggression at work

5 Gen Z features to consider to get along with

5 Gen Z features to consider to get along with

Excerpts from Gene Z at Work by David Stillman highlighting the characteristics of those born between 1995 and 2012

174 free books on programming, design and business

174 free books on programming, design and business

The well-known publishing house O'Reilly has released more than a hundred new books about information technology and business in open access. The texts are available in English. You can download it absolutely for free. The books are short informative publications prepared by the publisher's staff and various experts from the IT industry.

What to read in English: 16 fun books for beginners

What to read in English: 16 fun books for beginners

Have you decided to get serious about learning English? To help you with books in English - Lifehacker has made a special selection for beginners. There are books for both adults and children

50 books that won the Booker Prize

50 books that won the Booker Prize

The Booker Prize is awarded to novels in English. The article contains a list of works that received this prestigious award

30 books kids should read before they grow up

30 books kids should read before they grow up

“Three Fat Men”, “Timur and His Team”, “Cat's House”, “Uncle Stepa” and other timeless books for children that you should definitely read are in our selection

11 works of English literature everyone should read

11 works of English literature everyone should read

Vanity Fair, Time Machine, Pygmalion and 8 more classic English books worth reading - in our selection

REVIEW: "How to Defeat Fear" - a guide to combat what you fear most

REVIEW: "How to Defeat Fear" - a guide to combat what you fear most

Olga Solomatina in her book "How to Conquer Fear" was able to talk about how to overcome 12 demons that stand in the way of success and happiness

8 basic qualities of successful people

8 basic qualities of successful people

How are successful people different from everyone else? Richard St. John Identifies 300 Success Factors and Eight Essential Skills

5 unexpected reasons why you can't find a good partner

5 unexpected reasons why you can't find a good partner

An excerpt from the book "Forget Love" by Michael and Sarah Bennett about the reasons for loneliness and why many of us are still in search of our soul mate

100 books that changed the world

100 books that changed the world

Books that changed the world: poems, plays and novels that influenced human history and inspired millions of readers

10 must-see books by contemporary British writers

10 must-see books by contemporary British writers

"Tennis Balls of Heaven", "Amsterdam", "Dream No. 9" and 7 more novels by modern British writers that are worth reading - in our selection

16 inspiring biographies

16 inspiring biographies

"Shoe Seller", "12 Years of Bondage", "Losing Innocence", "Leave Your Mark" and other stories that cope with setbacks and find harmony with yourself

10 really worthwhile nonfiction books about relationships and love

10 really worthwhile nonfiction books about relationships and love

On Valentine's Day, we offer a selection of popular science books about love, relationships and sex that you can definitely trust

4 ways to get rid of the feeling of lack of work-life balance

4 ways to get rid of the feeling of lack of work-life balance

Work and life - how to strike a balance? And is it necessary to do this? An excerpt from The Leverage Principle by Rob Moore on How to Change Your Mindset and Stop Killing Yourself Over Being Busy

REVIEW: “Triggers. Build Habits, Build Your Character, Marshall Goldsmith

REVIEW: “Triggers. Build Habits, Build Your Character, Marshall Goldsmith

The book "Triggers" will help you understand how the environment affects your behavior, and will lead you to success in the process of self-development

Jedi Techniques: How to Conserve Thought Fuel at Work and in Everyday Life

Jedi Techniques: How to Conserve Thought Fuel at Work and in Everyday Life

Maxim Dorofeev in the book "Jedi Techniques" explains how our thinking is arranged and how this knowledge will help to efficiently use the resources of our brain

10 books to help improve your communication skills

10 books to help improve your communication skills

"How to Win Friends and Influence People", "Communication Mastery" and 8 more books that will help you improve your communication skills - in our selection

14 books that inspired Elon Musk

14 books that inspired Elon Musk

"The Last Invention of Mankind", "The Lord of the Rings" and 12 more books that inspired Elon Musk - in this collection

REVIEW: “How to put things in order. The Art of Stress-Free Productivity, David Allen

REVIEW: “How to put things in order. The Art of Stress-Free Productivity, David Allen

Recently a translation of David Allen's revised book How to Get Things Done has been released. We figured out what new "GTD-schnicks" will find in it

30 business books worth reading before age 30

30 business books worth reading before age 30

Tipping Point, Incorporated Geniuses, Liar's Poker, Agile Mind, and Other Books to Help You Earn Some Points on the Road to Success

8 personal finance books worth reading

8 personal finance books worth reading

The Rise of Money, The Psychological Traps of Money and six more personal finance books worth reading are in our selection

5 steps to start living life to the fullest

5 steps to start living life to the fullest

Susan David, author of Emotional Flexibility, explains why the urge to think positively is harmful, how to accept your emotions and start living with awareness

Famous Libraries: Francis Scott Fitzgerald

Famous Libraries: Francis Scott Fitzgerald

The books recommended for reading by the classics of American literature, author of the novels "The Great Gatsby" and "Tender is the Night" Francis Scott Fitzgerald

10 book novelties to read this summer

10 book novelties to read this summer

"Sister of Four" Evgeniya Vodolazkina, "Power" Naomi Alderman, "Human Deeds" Khan Gan - collected interesting book novelties of 2020

10 books that will boost your financial literacy

10 books that will boost your financial literacy

From simple books on financial literacy that teach you how to analyze personal spending, to books about market cycles and non-obvious investment ideas

The main quality of successful people

The main quality of successful people

Perseverance, hard work, love of work are often underestimated, admiring something that has no personal merit: talent. And, according to the author of the 2016 bestselling book, in vain

REVIEW: “What to dream about. How to understand what you really want and how to achieve it”, Barbara Sher

REVIEW: “What to dream about. How to understand what you really want and how to achieve it”, Barbara Sher

We present you a review of the book "What to Dream About" by Barbara Sher. This bestseller will show you how to find your goals in life and show you short ways to achieve them