
Psychology
Summaries that explain how the mind works: thinking, emotion, memory, motivation and the biases that steer our decisions. Understand yourself and other people better with the key ideas of each book in about 15 minutes.
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Ulrich Boser
Learn anything more effectively with brain-based techniques that sharpen focus, improve practice, and deepen understanding.

Olivia Fox Cabane
Unlock breakthrough ideas by balancing focused effort with mental space, and approach problems with curiosity rather than pressure.

Viktor Frankl
Discover how meaning can sustain the human spirit through unimaginable suffering, and why a sense of purpose may be our deepest source of resilience and hope.

Arianna Huffington
Reclaim restorative sleep with practical habits that strengthen physical health, mental clarity, and emotional balance.

Clare Seal
Heal your relationship with money while tackling debt, building a realistic budget, and setting financial goals without shame or anxiety.

Taichi Yamada
Follow a lonely man haunted by love, loss, and mysterious figures from his past as memory and reality begin to blur.

David Sumpter
Discover how mathematics and data reveal football’s hidden patterns, from passing and shot quality to the tactics and decisions that separate winning teams from the rest.

Kelly Mackin
Redesign your work life with intentional habits and healthier boundaries that protect well-being, restore energy, and prevent burnout.

Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler
Navigate high-stakes conversations with calm, honesty, and respect to build trust, resolve conflict, and create meaningful progress.

John M. Gottman and Joan DeClaire
Strengthen your relationships by recognising small bids for connection and responding with the attention that builds trust and lasting closeness.

Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, David Maxfield, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler
Change stubborn habits by reshaping the forces around you, breaking harmful patterns, and building an environment that makes progress last.

Break free from self-doubt, perfectionism, and people-pleasing to build resilience, embrace authenticity, and strengthen your potential.

Daniel Coyle
Sharpen any skill with 52 short, research-backed tips, from practising in small chunks to learning from mistakes and watching experts closely.

Joe Navarro
Decode posture, gestures, and expressions to understand intentions, build stronger rapport, and navigate interactions with greater confidence.

Michael Pollan
Explore how opium, caffeine, and mescaline alter consciousness and why societies embrace some mind-changing substances while banning others.

Robin Norwood
Break free from painful relationship patterns, rebuild your self-worth, and choose healthy love over emotional intensity.

Gabor Maté
Explore a compassionate perspective on ADHD that connects attention and behaviour with early experiences, offering greater understanding, healing, and adaptability.

Chris Voss and Tahl Raz
Master negotiation through tactical empathy, emotional insight, and 9 proven techniques drawn from an FBI hostage negotiator’s experience.

Hasard Lee
Think more clearly by recognising mental traps, questioning emotional reactions, and replacing impulsive choices with intentional decisions.

Brian Tracy
Boost sales by mastering buyer psychology, building trust, overcoming resistance, and closing with confidence and integrity.
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