Unlike earlier approaches, in this major work Freud considers sociology through the lens of psychoanalysis. He identifies a connection between the foundation of civilization and human’s most basic instincts. Civilization brings misfortune to human beings because its effect is to suppress our primary drives, the sex drive and death drive. In a comprehensive programme he interweaves other important theoretical perspectives, such as the theories of the unconscious, libido, and the super-ego.

We always have a choice. They determine our survival. As an Auschwitz survivor, Edith Eva Eger, author of The Choice: Embrace the Possible, tells us that everyone still has a choice even when imprisoned in that horrendous death factory. When facing fear and hopelessness, you can choose to give up and live like a zombie, or to hope and persevere to give your life a different meaning.

When we usually think of philosophy as a problematic and impractical field of study. However, philosophy isn't only the way intellectuals play games with words in their ivory-towers. Philosophers are fully aware of life's practicalities, dilemmas, and problems. In this book, the author interprets the thought of six philosophers and present us with an enticingly simplified account of how philosophy can lead us to resolve six common spiritual ills.

Unlocking Happiness is a concise summary of Anders Hansen's book, The Real Happy Pill, which explores the science of happiness and offers practical tips for achieving lasting joy. This guide provides readers with practical insights and strategies to boost their mood, reduce stress, and feel more fulfilled. Through this book, readers can learn about the chemical processes in the brain that contribute to happiness and how they can be manipulated to boost one's well-being.

As human beings, we are social animals. And because of this, our opinions and behavior are always influenced by society and people. Such influences can be powerful enough to lead to actions that are beyond comprehension. But why do we yield to other people's points of view and follow what they do? How does what we see and hear subtly steer our minds? This book, The Social Animal, will usher you into the world of social psychology and reveal the factors that influence our opinions and behavior.

Nowadays, almost everyone's goal is to deal efficiently with all the many matters in a healthy work-life balance. We are all always working against the clock, absorbing different methods of time management, and hoping to squeeze more into fewer hours. Yet, this book tells us that managing energy, not time, is the key to optimum performance. Skillful energy management is the key to achieving efficiency, health, and happiness.

In life, solitude is seemingly a negative state that many people criticize and fear. Solitary people are regarded as misfits. In fact, in many situations, solitude has a very positive aspect. It can help us be introspective and lead a fulfilled life. At critical moments in people’s lives, and for those gifted with creativity, solitude has an even greater value than intimate interpersonal relationships.

This book emphasizes on describing effective learning rather than explaining it or giving a theory about it. Children have a unique way of learning that fits their condition. It blends in with each of their game and experiment, and also, with each of their learning processes. This includes learning to speak and read, the mastery of sports, art, math, and the acquisition of any other knowledge. This way of learning may be a little strange for adults but is actually the most effective way of learning for children.

How to build a well-lived, joyful life? You can find the answer in one of the most popular courses at Stanford University––the life design class. The life design class teaches you to make career plans using design thinking, and also to find a suitable job and live a happy life. The course also offers a lot of specific instructions, helping many students find the direction of their life and career. This book is a summary of the life design class.

This book reveals the secret recipe of a master negotiator, Roger Dawson. It summarizes Dawson's 30 years' experience of negotiation, and it is recommended by top universities like Yale and Princeton. The techniques in this book allow you to not only dominate a negotiation but also to persuade your opponent, no matter you are talking with a client, your boss, an insurance agent, or a car dealer, etc.