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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
What if your greatest limitation isn’t lack of talent, but a lie you’ve been told your entire life? In Mindset, pioneering psychologist Carol S. Dweck unravels the invisible force that dictates success, love, and self-worth—exposing how a single belief can shackle your potential or set it free. But when failure strips away every excuse, will you cling to the comfort of ‘I can’t’… or rewrite the story of who you’re meant to become?
- Originally Published: 2006
- Publisher: Ballantine Books, 2007
- Genre: Non-fiction
- Pages: 320
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN-13: 9780345472328
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Thinking Fast and Slow
What if your greatest flaw is believing you’re rational? Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman exposes the warring minds within us all—the lightning-fast intuition that saves us (and sabotages us) and the sluggish logic we trust to clean up the mess. But as biases hijack decisions and confidence masks incompetence, a chilling truth emerges: Your brain isn’t built for truth, it’s built for survival. So, who’s really in control: you… or the lies you call instincts?
- Originally Published: 2011
- Publisher: Penguin Books, 2024
- Genre: Non-fiction
- Pages: 624
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 9780141033570
- Access: Members
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The Alter Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your Life
What if your greatest limitation was just a costume waiting to be removed? In The Alter Ego Effect, Todd Herman exposes how world-class athletes and visionary leaders secretly weaponize a second self to crush anxiety and access superhuman focus—but this power isn’t reserved for the elite. When your fiercest enemy whispers you’re not enough in your own voice… what mask would you dare to wear?
- Originally Published: 2019
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers, 2019
- Genre: Self-help
- Pages: 272
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 9780062838636
- Access: Members
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Man and His Symbols
What if the key to your deepest fears and desires wasn’t buried in your waking mind—but hidden in symbols whispering through your dreams? Man and His Symbols unveils Carl Jung’s exploration of the unconscious, where archetypal shadows and forgotten myths collide with modern identity, demanding reconciliation. But when confronting your anima, shadow, and the collective legacy of humanity’s psyche, will you emerge whole—or unravel under truths too ancient to ignore?
- Originally Published: 1964
- Publisher : Penguin Random House, 1968
- Genre: Psychology
- Pages: 415
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN-13: 978-0440351832
- Access: Members
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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
What if the key to success isn’t talent, luck, or genius—but something you’ve underestimated your whole life? In Grit, Angela Duckworth shatters the myth of “natural-born brilliance,” exposing how relentless passion and perseverance—not innate skill—propel ordinary people to achieve the extraordinary. But when every failure becomes a lesson and every setback a test of resolve… will you crumble under doubt—or dig deeper to unlock the unstoppable force within?
- Originally Published: 2016
- Publisher: Scribner, 2016
- Genre: Self-help
- Pages: 352
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 9781501111105
- Access: Members
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Same as Ever: Timeless Lessons on Risk, Opportunity, and Living a Good Life
What if the greatest threats to your future aren’t the unknowns—but the patterns you’ve ignored for centuries? In Same as Ever, Morgan Housel unravels the invisible threads of human behavior that bind history’s triumphs and disasters, revealing how greed, fear, and survival instincts silently steer our chaotic world. You’ve mastered predicting markets and navigating crises, but what happens when the next catastrophe isn’t a surprise—just a rerun of humanity’s oldest script?
- Originally Published: 2023
- Publisher: Harriman House, 2023
- Genre: Self-help
- Pages: 224
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 978-1804090947
- Access: Members
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Thank You for Arguing: What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion
What if every argument you’ve ever lost hinged on a single, invisible rule? In Thank You for Arguing, Jay Heinrichs unveils the ancient art of persuasion—the same tools wielded by Aristotle, Lincoln, and even Homer Simpson—to transform how you navigate conflicts, from kitchen-table squabbles to boardroom battles. But when rhetoric’s power blurs the line between influence and manipulation, will you master it to unite… or weaponize it to conquer?
- Originally Published: 2007
- Publisher: Crown, 2020
- Genre: Self-help
- Pages: 480
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 978-0593237380
- Access: Members
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Man’s Search for Meaning
What if your survival depended not on physical strength, but on discovering meaning in the depths of human cruelty? Viktor Frankl’s harrowing true story of enduring Nazi concentration camps reveals an unshakable truth: even when stripped of everything—family, freedom, even his name—the last defiant act was choosing how to respond to suffering. But when death surrounds you and hope seems impossible… what gives life its grip on the soul… and could it haunt yours next?
- Originally Published: 1946
- Publisher: Rider, 2004
- Genre: Personal Narrative
- Pages: 160
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 9781844132393
- Access: Members
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Contagious: Why Things Catch On
What if the key to viral success isn’t luck, genius, or money—but six secret ingredients you’ve been overlooking every day? Jonah Berger decodes why certain ideas dominate dinner table conversations while others fade into oblivion, revealing how ordinary people become unwitting architects of cultural earthquakes. As algorithms tighten their grip and attention spans vanish, the stakes are primal: your child’s birthday wishlist, your deepest political conviction, even midnight fridge raids hang on humanity’s oldest question—what makes us hit ‘share’? But beware—once you learn why your brain secretly craves contagious content, will you craft messages that spread… or become the puppet of forces you can no longer unsee?
- Originally Published: 2013
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster, 2013
- Genre: Non-fiction
- Pages: 256
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 978-1451686579
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Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion
What if every ‘yes’ you’ve ever uttered was never truly your choice? In Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, Robert B. Cialdini unravels the clandestine forces hijacking your decisions—from ads that whisper to your insecurities to loved ones who wield loyalty like a blade. Discover the six primal levers that command obedience, trust, and desire… but once you glimpse the machinery of control, will you ever sleep soundly again—or will every smile, sales pitch, and plea for loyalty suddenly feel like a trap?
- Originally Published: 1984
- Publisher: Collins Business, 2006
- Genre: Self-help, psychology
- Pages: 336
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 978-0061241895
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How to Win Friends and Influence People
What if every conversation you’ve ever had was secretly sabotaging your success? Dale Carnegie’s timeless guide cracks the code to human connection, where one misstep could condemn you to obscurity—or unlock a life of loyalty, power, and belonging. But when the mirror turns inward, and every smile, plea, and secret flaw is laid bare… will you master the art of influence, or remain forever at the mercy of those who do?
- Originally Published: October 1936
- Publisher: Vermilion
- Genre: Self-help
- Pages: 260
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 978-0091906351
- Access: Members
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Propaganda
What if your deepest desires were engineered by unseen architects, and your free will merely an illusion? In Propaganda, Edward Bernays unveils the century-old machinery that molds masses, manipulates democracies, and manufactures consent—turning citizens into unwitting pawns. But when the very tools used to control nations now lurk in your smartphone’s glow, will you dismantle the system… or become its perfect weapon?
- Originally Published: 1928
- Publisher: iG Publishing, 2004
- Genre: Non-fiction
- Pages: 175
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 978-0970312594
- Access: Members
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Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships
What if your brain is secretly rewiring itself with every conversation you have—and you’re powerless to stop it? In Social Intelligence, Daniel Goleman unveils how every glance, sigh, and awkward silence sculpts your relationships, career, and even your health. Imagine a world where your boss’s smirk could tank your confidence, your partner’s silence could predict a breakup, and a stranger’s laugh might save your life—because it already does. But when science reveals that your worst social blunders are etched into your neurons, will you master the hidden rules of human connection… or let your amygdala sabotage you forever?
- Originally Published: 2006
- Publisher: Bantam Books, 2006
- Genre: Social Psychology
- Pages: 374
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 978-0470444344
- Access: Members
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Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In
What if every argument you’ve ever lost was because you were playing the wrong game? In Getting to Yes, you’re handed a forbidden blueprint to dismantle conflict, turning adversaries into allies with words sharper than any weapon. But when the stakes climb higher—a crumbling partnership, a career on the brink, a family feud—trust crumbles and hidden agendas emerge… Will you cling to old tactics and lose it all, or dare to negotiate a future where no one has to surrender?
- Originally Published: 1981
- Publisher: Penguin Books, 2011
- Genre: Self-help
- Pages: 240
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 978-0143118756
- Access: Members
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The Bomber Mafia: A Tale of Innovation and Obsession
What if the dream of ending war humanely became the blueprint for its most devastating chapter? In The Bomber Mafia, a band of idealistic WWII airmen gambles on precision bombing to save lives—only to watch their moral crusade collide with the brutal calculus of total war. As technology and ideology clash, and firestorms erase the line between strategy and atrocity, one haunting question lingers: Can good intentions survive the inferno… or do they burn brightest just before they consume us?
- Originally Published: 2022
- Publisher: Penguin Books, 2022
- Genre: Self-help
- Pages: 237
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 978-0141998404
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The Small Big: Small Changes That Spark Big Influence
What if adjusting a single word could make others say “yes” twice as often? The Small Big reveals how subtle shifts—like tweaking a request’s timing or reframing a message—tap into deep-seated human instincts, turning resistance into agreement. But when every interaction holds hidden psychological levers, will you master them… or remain oblivious to the tiny changes that reshape destinies?
- Originally Published: 2014
- Publisher: Profile Books Ltd., 2015
- Genre: Non-fiction
- Pages: 302
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 978-1781252758
- Access: Members