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Discover how you can find more to life by having less.

How often do we associate happiness with material possessions? Okay, maybe most of us understand that money can’t buy us happiness, but does that still deter us from wanting the latest model of that cool car, or the bigger house in the nicer neighborhood, or the latest television or cell phone? Our society has become ingrained into thinking that we need the newest models, some of us even believe success comes in the possessions that we hold. This has led to a destructive way of life which author James Wallman calls Stuffocation. As we accumulate material goods, we clutter our houses damaging our mental health and putting our lives in danger. Luckily, society is largely moving away from the consumerism of our past, but how can we become happier while still boosting our economy? Wallman has the solution to cure us of stuffocation while simultaneously contributing to the economy. Keep reading to find out how stuffocation can lead to serious mental illness, how we became so materialistic in the first place, and lastly, how to cure yourself and find a lifetime of peace and happiness.

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Written for anyone who’s ever experienced intrusive thoughts or anxiety, neuroscientists Jeffrey M. Schwartz and Rebecca Gladding challenge the neural wiring that creates these thoughts in an effort to equip readers for fighting them.

By providing readers with a toolkit called the Four Step Method, Schwartz and Gladding teach us to free ourselves from toxic thought patterns by simply relabeling, reframing, refocusing, and revaluing our thoughts. Exploring therapeutic techniques and neural concepts such as self-directing neuroplasticity with accessibility and ease, You Are Not Your Brain invites readers to disengage from negative self-talk and remember that the lies produced by our brains do not define our self-worth.

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Come along on a Holocaust survivor’s quest to answer the questions surrounding the forgiveness of a Nazi soldier.

Imagine that while experiencing the atrocities of living in a concentration camp, you become confronted with a dying Nazi soldier’s request for forgiveness. Could you forgive a person who played a role in the systematic killing of millions of innocent people? While holding his hand and listening to confessions of the crimes against your own people, many others outside are suffering from starvation, working to death, and being led into gas chambers. Simon Wiesenthal experienced such a scenario during his time at a concentration camp in German-occupied Poland, and he has since been plagued with the question: to forgive or not to forgive? Of course, he has lived with the decision that he made at that moment, but his experience has inspired him to seek answers from others. By speaking with more than 50 people from different walks of life, ranging from religious leaders to fellow genocide survivors, Wiesenthal seeks to answer if he made the right decision. As you read, learn about a dying Nazi’s search for repentance, how Wiesenthal reacts when face-to-face with a murderer, and lastly, why practicers of Judaism believe murderers cannot be forgiven.

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The Brain (2015) unlocks the key concepts of critical neurological research in language that makes it accessible for the average reader to discover what’s really going on in their heads.

Employing elements of neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy, David Eagleman seeks to address the questions that have puzzled philosophers since the onset of human existence. Tackling such questions as whether or not reality exists and what a personality is, The Brain takes you on an intellectual journey that is equal parts fascinating and disturbing.

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Time Travel (2016) takes us on a journey through the history of time travel, inviting us to explore the origin of the concept, its developments through the years, and its impact on our lives today.

Exploring the history of time travel through its conceptual origin in the nineteenth century to its present connections with science, technology, and the human brain, James Gleick unpacks the intricacies of a concept that has fascinated humanity for over 150 years. Encouraging readers to consider the future possibilities of time travel along with its implications for the present, Gleick makes astounding connections that show us how our brains, our phones, and our imaginations can also be agents of time travel.

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Discover the art of human hacking and how to protect yourself from attacks on your personal information.

Con artists and thieves surround us every day, they steal personal belongings like our wallets, cell phones, and valuable jewelry. But the most malicious thief is that of a social engineer who is after something far more valuable - your personal information. A social engineer doesn’t simply hack your computer, instead, a social engineer will gain your trust and manipulate you into revealing the information needed to hack your bank accounts, company software, and more. A simple phone call or conversation can reveal all a social engineer needs to know to hack your passwords and steal your identity or the identities of thousands. In Social Engineering, you’ll learn invaluable insight into the methods used to break seemingly secure systems and expose the threats that exist from a professional social engineer who uses his skills for good. You’ll learn how all information is valuable to an attacker, the tactics social engineers will employ to con their victims, and lastly, how to protect yourself from malicious social engineers.

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Buddhism posits that there’s no such thing as one continuous self. No Self, No Problem (2019) draws on recent psychological research to show how modern psychology actually affirms this core tenet of Buddhism as scientific truth.

Blending neuroscientific data with the foundational principles of Buddhism, Chris Niebauer presents evidence that our sense of self is, in fact, part social construct, part delusion. Offering examples of research which confirms that our concept of the self is merely a mirage generated by the language centers of our brains, Niebauer destabilizes our understanding of ourselves and asks us to question how self-improvement works if there is no such thing as one concrete, stable self.

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If you’ve ever taken a look at your life and wondered what’s holding you back, No Excuses is literally the answer. Brian Tracy’s explosive study on the power of self-discipline will show you how to break down the barriers between you and success by simply eliminating the excuses we tell ourselves every day.

Exploring the power of self-discipline in practice, No Excuses (2010) takes a look at how we can improve three critical areas of our lives-- personal success, career success, and overall happiness-- through aggressive self-discipline. Arguing that excuses are the limitations we place on ourselves, Tracy challenges readers to relinquish the crutch of convenient excuses and embrace the life-changing power of self-discipline.

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If you’ve ever wanted to run a marathon, Born to Run (2009) can help you accomplish your goal! Tackling the idea that marathon runners are some type of superhuman species, McDougall proves that everyone is capable of becoming a successful runner.

Through first-hand accounts and anecdotes from the leading runner of the world’s most secretive “running tribe,” Christopher McDougall crafts a running handbook that blends scientific truth with actionable advice. Proving that the secrets to skilful running are accessible to everyone, McDougall introduces top tips for cultivating the perfect diet, mindset, running gear, and more.

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The Genius of Opposites (2015) provides a refreshing new take on the old saying “opposites attract” and invites us to consider the innovative partnerships that can be forged when introverts and extroverts learn to work together.

Jennifer B. Kahnweiler’s revolutionary theory explores the genius of combining two seemingly incompatible personality types: introverts and extroverts. Exploring case studies of successful (and hopelessly doomed) partnerships comprised of opposites, Kahnweiler provides a five step strategy called the “ABCDE method” that will teach readers to accept differences, resolve conflicts, and celebrate the potential of others to create amazing partnerships.