Non Fiction Genres

World-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck, in decades of research on achievement and success, has discovered a truly groundbreaking idea-the power of our mindset. Dweck explains why it's not just our abilities and talent that bring us success-but whether we approach them with a fixed or growth mindset. She makes clear why praising intelligence and ability doesn't foster self-esteem and lead to accomplishment, but may actually jeopardize success. With the right mindset, we can…

In Thomas More's hugely influential Utopia, a traveller recounts his discovery of an island nation in which the inhabitants enjoy unprecedented social cohesion and justice. The book imagines a community in which laws, personal relations and professional ambition are based on reason, in contrast with the tradition-bound superstitions of Europe, which were, in More's eyes, impediments to equality and peaceful coexistence.One of the indicators of the profound cultural and political influence…

Now, with THE DEFINITIVE BOOK OF BODY LANGUAGE, you can learn to read others people's thoughts by their gestures. It sounds implausible, but body language is easy to pick up and fun to use. Find out:How to tell if someone is lyingHow to make yourself likeableHow to get co-operation from other peopleHow to interview and negotiate successfullyHow to choose a partnerLearn the secrets of body language with Allan and Barbara Pease, bestselling authors of WHY MEN DON'T LISTEN AND WOMEN CAN'T READ…

Do you have frequent, intense mood swings? Do they seem to happen for no real reason? Mood swings are normal reactions to life events, but, if your emotions are dominating your life, it might be time to take action. Mood Swings provides effective exercises and advice to help manage those dips in mood that leave you sad, mad or anxious.Topics include:- Causes of mood swings- Triggers, such as lack of sleep, diet, alcohol and medical conditions- Effects on the brain and the circulatory…

Make food waste a thing of the past, with this guide to getting the very most out of your food, in the most delicious way possible.We've all heard of nose to tail eating, but if you thought it was just about what comes from your local butcher, think again.So much good food is thrownaway when actually, with a bit of creative thinking, you can eat up everything – and enjoy a much more exciting meal for it. Take the uninspiring pumpkin. While Pumpkin Maple Cheesecake is a fun new way to…

البعض يجد التحدث مع الآخرين أمرًا غير مريح أو صعبًا أو حتى مهيبًا. لكن هناك طريقة لتجاوز هذه التحديات. كتاب "كيف تتحدث مع أي شخص، في أي وقت، وفي أي مكان" هو المفتاح لبناء الثقة وتحسين مهارات التواصل. ألّفه لاري كينغ، ويقدّم فيه نصائح بسيطة وعملية تجعل التواصل أسهل وأكثر نجاحًا، بل وأكثر متعة أيضًا. ويضيف الكاتب مواقف وقصصًا من حياته الطويلة في الحديث – سواء على التلفزيون أو الراديو أو وجهًا لوجه – مما يضفي على الكتاب متعة وقيمة إضافية. كما يتناول ما يقوله أشهر المتحدثين وكيفية إيصالهم للكلام…

هذا الكتاب من أندر الكتب التي يمكن أن يقرأها ويفهمها من يسعى إلى النجاح في ظل عصر كثير التقلب والتغير، كعصرنا هذا. كتاب لا غني عنه! بشهادة العديد من رؤساء المؤسسات من رجال أو سيدات كمؤسسات إكسون، جنرال موتورز، جوديير، كوداك، ماريوت، ويرلبول، زيروكس، والعديد من المؤسسات المختلفة. إنها قصة سريعة، بسيطة، ومؤثرة.