Against the Gods

By Peter L. Bernstein (1996) Pages: 337, Final verdict: Great-read How certain can we be of future events? Against the Gods: The Remarkable Story of Risk answers the question by following the path of handling uncertainty from ancient times to modern risk management. Written in 1996 by the American finance... Read more

Science Sociology

Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World

By Adam Grant (2016) Pages: 326,Final verdict: Should-read How can someone overthrow a dictatorship, fight for a paradigm shifting change at the CIA or create the next billion dollar company? What do originals and non-conformists have in common and how can we get inspired by them? In an effort... Read more

Sociology

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Man's Search for Meaning

By Viktor Frankl (1946) Pages: 154,Final verdict: Should-read Can suffering provide a meaning for one's life? In the cruel setting of World War II concentration camps where Viktor Frankl was imprisoned, he found a meaning to his suffering, as recounted in his 1946 book Man's... Read more

Personal Development Sociology

The Tipping Point

By Malcolm Gladwell (2000) Pages: 259, Final verdict: Great-read Why all the fuss about the new fashion in town? Trends and ideas grow, but sometimes they spread like a virus at an incredible pace and range - making us wonder what is so special about this particular trend that made... Read more

Sociology

The Truth: An Uncomfortable Book About Relationships

By Neil Strauss (2015) Pages: 448, Final verdict: Great-read Committing to a beloved partner and promising to spend their lives together might come natural for some people. For some others, it is not so easy. Especially in today’s relationship dynamics, one could easily find themselves asking: * Is it possible... Read more

Sociology Biography

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