Discover the science of compliance in this captivating book that uncovers the factors that influence people to say "yes" to a request. Scholarly research is combined with real-life techniques and strategies gathered from sales, fundraising, advertising, and other positions that commonly use compliance tactics. The author has organized the tactics into six categories based on psychological principles: reciprocation, consistency, social proof, liking, authority, and scarcity. Widely used in both classes and the business world, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the power of persuasion.

Science and Practice (5th Edition)

Influence

Discover uncharted frontiers and create new inventions - this is the main topic of Zero to One. Peter Thiel, the legendary entrepreneur and investor, believes that progress should not be limited to computers or Silicon Valley. In fact, he argues that progress can be achieved in any industry or area of business. Thiel's book presents an optimistic view of the future of progress in America and provides a new way of thinking about innovation, starting with learning to ask the right questions to find value in unexpected places. If you want to build a better future, this book is a must-read.

Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future

Zero to One

Discover the story of human history, from the first humans to walk the earth to today's modern society. Explore how we came to believe in gods, nations, and human rights, and how our societies were shaped by the Cognitive, Agricultural, and Scientific Revolutions. Sapiens covers it all, using insights from biology, anthropology, paleontology, and economics to challenge our beliefs about what it means to be human. Are we happier now than we were before? Can we change our behavior and influence the future? Dr. Yuval Noah Harari's provocative and wide-ranging book will challenge the way you think about our species and our place in the world.

A Brief History of Humankind

Sapiens

Discover a proven framework for improving every day with Atomic Habits. Written by one of the world’s foremost experts in habit formation, James Clear, this instant New York Times bestseller offers practical strategies on how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. Drawing on biology, psychology, and neuroscience, Clear distills complex topics into simple behaviors that can be easily applied to daily life and work. Whether you want to overcome a lack of motivation, design your environment for success, or simply achieve your goals, Atomic Habits will reshape the way you think about progress and give you the tools you need to transform your habits.

An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

Atomic Habits

Explore the inner workings of the mind in this groundbreaking book that explains the two systems that drive the way we think. System 1 is fast, emotional, and intuitive while System 2 is slower, more analytical, and logical. Discover the benefits and drawbacks of both systems and learn how to tap into the benefits of slow thinking. With practical insights into decision-making in both our personal and professional lives, this book is a must-read for anyone looking to guard against mental pitfalls and gain a deeper understanding of the way we think.

Thinking, Fast and Slow

Discover how to find meaning in suffering and move forward with renewed purpose by exploring the riveting memoir of a psychiatrist who survived Nazi death camps. In this influential book, based on his own experience and the stories of his patients, the author argues that we cannot avoid suffering but we can choose how to cope with it and find meaning in it through his theory of logotherapy. This book is a must-read for anyone searching for significance in the act of living.

Man's Search for Meaning

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Best Non-Fiction Books for Kids

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Best Personal Development Books

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Best Books for 1st Graders

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Most Recommended Books

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Best Nonfiction Books

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Best Books for 7th Graders

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Best Books for 6th Graders

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Best Books for 8th Graders

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Best Books for Teenage Girls

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Best Books for Women

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Best Books For Men

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Must Read Books of All Time

Explore books that 2nd graders will love! This list features age-appropriate and highly recommended reads, ranked based on their prominence in educational and book-loving circles.

Best Books for 2nd Graders

Most engaging and recommended reads for 4th graders. This list represents the best of children's literature, compiled from multiple esteemed sources and ranked by frequency of recommendation.

Best Books for 4th Graders

Biz Stone

Chip Conley

Dan Rockwell

Alok Kejriwal

Bill Gates

Nigel Warburton

John Legend

Aaron Levie

Dustin Moskovitz

Judd Apatow

Mitch Joel

Raoul Pal

Samy Kamkar

Anderson Cooper

Oprah Winfrey

Patrick O'Shaughnessy

Whitney Cummings

Andrew Ng

Amy Dickinson

Stephen King

Russell Brand

Sandeep Maheshwari

Sam Freedman

Michiko Kakutani

Shonda Rhimes

Luis von Ahn

Dave Collum

Chris Evans

Victor Asemota

Sanjay Bakshi

Hiten Shah

Steve Jobs

Charlie Bilello

Amanda Palmer

Bryan Callen

Sarah Silverman

Sebastian Junger

Ankur Warikoo

Jillian Michaels

Sven Gatz

Robin Black

Ameer Rosic

Lex Fridman

Tren Griffin

Trevor Sumner

Brian Moran

Charlie Munger

Cory Booker

Joe Rogan

Richard Thaler

Samantha Power

Lee Stranahan

Jim Kwik

Hillary Clinton

Hrithik Roshan

Ashton Kutcher

Laura Shin

Vinod Khosla

Jason Fried

Olivia Wilde

Samir Arora

Nir Eyal

Kirk Borne

Neil Gaiman

Casey Neistat

Jack Dorsey

Will Smith

Donald Glover

David Blaine

James Cameron

Anand Chandrasekaran

Anthony Bourdain

Jay Shetty

Barack Obama

Alexis Ohanian

Daniel Pink

Tim O’Reilly

Peter Jennings

Jawad Mian

Michael Bloomberg

Vladimer Botsvadze

Roger Hamilton

Susan J. Fowler

Ben Shapiro

Matt Mullenweg

Trevor Ncube

Mahatma Gandhi

Elon Musk

Derek Sivers

Rachel Botsman

Sahil Bloom

Seth Masket

Mark Cuban

Andrew Wilkinson

Satya Nadella

Patrick Chovanec

Ev Williams

Peter Attia

Tobi Lutke

Dan Snow

Scott Adams

Joe Martin

Turia Pitt

Mike Shellenberger

Michael Gervais

Helen Zille

Jennifer Lawrence

Terry Crews

Noah Kagan

Jonny Geller

Brian Cox

Ron Conway

Ted Hope

Anne-Laure Le Cunff

Ryan Holiday

Derek Muller

Reid Hoffman

Keanu Reeves

Marcellus Wiley

Segun Awosanya

Sadia Badiei

Michael Mauboussin

David Heinemeier Hansson

Steve Kerr

Esther Perel

Fedor Holz

Dave Elitch

Ray Dalio

Joe Kunkle

Eric Schmidt

Karlie Kloss

Adam Townsend

J. K. Rowling

Justin Kan

Elizabeth Warren

Neil Strauss

Changpeng Zhao

Dr. Chinonso Egemba

Jonas Bonér

Tom Bilyeu

Melinda Gates

Quentin Tarantino

Vivek Mashrani

Arianna Huffington

Anna Kendrick

Ben Horowitz

Max Levchin

Bryan Johnson

Patrick OShaughnessy

Books worth reading twice.

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