Best Books of 2015 according to Layfhakera
Books / / December 19, 2019
"What dream," Barbara Sher
After the release of "Dream on"Readers bombarded with letters Barbara Sher. It turned out that many of them do not dream - they do not know how to understand what you really want. To solve this problem, Barbara has written a new book.
This is not just a book. It is a reliable and faithful friend, to whom, once even read from cover to cover, you will return periodically. This is a book that allows you to remember your childhood dreams and aspirations, and to find a place for them in adulthood.
You will learn how to find a deal to his liking, and most importantly, how to begin to do what like, even if the surrounding twist a finger at his temple.
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"Better to perfection," Elizabeth Lombardo
To be "number one." What is wrong in this quest? But perfectionism makes unhappy not only the media but also of others. Approach of "all or nothing" sooner or later leads to nervous disorders and depression. The therapist Elizabeth Lombardo revealed the nature of the problem and suggested ways of solving it.
The main plus of the book is that there is almost no blurry recommendations from a series of "love yourself" or "cease to be nervous." For people who perfectionism creates real problems, these tips sound something like "try not to breathe."
Exercises from the book will help you understand what mistakes you make, trying to become the best in the world.
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"Aristotle for all", Mortimer Adler
From school, we know that Aristotle - the great Greek philosopher, the tutor of Alexander the Great... and perhaps all. Few people remember what exactly was his philosophical system, covering almost all areas of human life - from politics to the logic. This is largely due to the fact that Aristotle's language is too complex. This problem tried to solve Mortimer Adler. He acted as an intermediary between Aristotle and readers.
The book is worth reading for all those who want to understand the basics of philosophy, but lost, seeing the number and volume of philosophical works. Adler was able to explain Aristotle's ideas in simple language. A book can not be called fun, but you definitely will not get bored reading it.
"Wisdom - is the most exact of sciences" - Aristotle said. Gaining wisdom, reading a book Adler.
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"The development of memory," Harry Lorraine and Jerry Lucas
Harry Lorraine - one of the best specialists in the study of memory. In collaboration with the former basketball player and founder of the company, the training development of memory, Jerry Lucas, he created a collection of mnemonic techniques. By mastering them, you will learn how to memorize long words and abstract ideas, to-do lists and shopping, speech speeches and texts of lectures, the names and faces of people, phone numbers, dates, big numbers and more more.
The book is written simply and at the same time exciting. It can be read in a couple of hours, but it is likely to take several days to read: every technique you will want to thoroughly learn and try the case.
After reading remains convinced that the memory of our possibilities are endless. But it is better to treat the book as a textbook, and constantly train.
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"The illusion of" I ", or games are played with our brains," Bruce Hood
If you are fond of neurobiology, this book you will enjoy. It explains how the human brain works and, what is the source of thought, and that is the mind. The author does not simply express their opinion, and cites numerous examples, describes the scientific experiments.
The book is easy to read, but not fast. Simple language presents a difficult thing, so some passages reread several times. I want to read a book with a pencil in his hand: underline, write, mark.
Bruce Hood theory is contradictory emotions: first, the rejection of (my "I" can not be illusory), but gradually find a rational core of the narrative. Learn the laws of the brain to take her life under control and fill it with happiness.
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"Without self-pity," Erik Bertrand Larssen
Erik Larssen - the most popular coach and consultant on personal performance in Norway. His clients include executives of large companies and Olympic champions. Larssen teaches people to think differently, learning what he calls "emotional contrasts." In his book, he explains how a little each day to change your life, to build a successful career and be happy.
Instructions and reasons for masochism in the book there. Confidently and without beating about the bush, but steadily, and mercifully the author leads the reader to realize the need for change in their lives.
According to the reviewer, the author knows what writes, and he can be trusted. Even if you feel that you are living to the max, try to throw itself a new challenge - read this book.
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"Turn on the charm of the security services methodology," Jack Shafer and Marvin Karlins
What is the "formula of friendship"? Can I make friends online? Which signals the body submits to others, why some of them are treated with hostility? Why is it - it's much more than just a way to transfer information? What is the impact on the interlocutor have intonation, facial expressions, gestures? What is the ability to listen? Answers to these and other questions - on the pages of the book Jack Shafer and Marvin Karlins.
Information from the book can be used to harm, mislead people about the sincerity of his own intentions. But if you really want to make friends and establish or restore the lost relationship, this book is sure you will like it and will be useful.
The book teaches us to establish contact with people and maintain a close relationship. But even more fascinating it makes real life stories of an FBI special agent.
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"15 minutes for lunch," Jamie Oliver
Shelves piled with cookbooks. But few of them are really useful and have become bestsellers. Among these exceptions - a collection of popular British culinary chef, restaurateur and TV presenter Jamie Oliver.
Idea Book - simple, useful, tasty, superfast and correctly compiled from the perspective of nutrition meals for each day. For busy people, what is the most.
Catherine Jensen, read books and are ready for it, he says the recipes meet all the criteria, except one - the proposed dishes are not "super-fast". "I would call this book" Tasty and healthy food every day "," - says Kate. Nevertheless, the book more pluses than minuses. More of everything - in our reviews.
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"Good manners and business etiquette," Helen Behr
Etiquette - it is not boring ceremonies and rituals. This communication. You can see this, if you will read the book image maker, art historian and psychologist Ellen Baer. Deluxe edition: excellent printing, glossy pages, colorful illustrations. The book can be a great present for people who move up the career ladder.
This is a practical guide for those who want to harmonize professional and personal communication is more effective to establish business contacts and establish long-term relationships.
The book will be useful for both novice and businessmen with many years of experience in business communications. The knowledge gained will help their dignity and self-confidence.
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"Martian" - a book and a film about the triumph of scientific knowledge and the use of duct tape
Andy Weir wrote his debut science fiction novel about the astronaut, "forgotten" on the Red Planet in 2011. Then I read the book, only the true fans of the genre. But this year, came the film adaptation of Ridley Scott, and began to read the novel, even the humanities.
... Every person has prevailed over other instincts - to help other people. Sometimes it's hard to believe but it's true.
"Martian"
Mark Watney - a modern Robinson Crusoe. He did not just survive on a hostile planet lifeless, he taught humanity a lesson - do not give up and curse fate, even when you're "in a deep ass."
Physics and sympathizers read the book without looking up and crying: "Devil nerd! As he thought of this before?! After work the same "humanitarians also have something to debate: in the book, and although superficially, but to be affected by the age-old literary theme (the theme of the" little man ", loneliness, etc.).
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